By Dr. Paul Ogborne

What Will Change in the Fall?

The first two blog posts in this series have been setting the stage to introduce you to what will be different in the fall.  The following is a brief glimpse at some of the new initiatives, physical space changes, as well as schedule implications, to name just a few.

To begin with, this year we introduced Google Chromebooks to the current Grade 7 class.  Nextyear we will be providing Chromebooks to all of our students in Grades 6 through 8.  The introduction of the digital platform allows students to receive work and submit their assignments immediately, whether at home or school. As we progress further into our Profound Learning program, students will be able to track their progress and report it to their teachers. Accountability and program awareness are key components of this digital platform. The dog is going to have a hard time eating the student’s homework any more!

As well, we will be adding a class set of Chromebooks...

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