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Vol. 60, Issue 188
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Sharpening the skill sets of future grads
Province wants to know what high school graduates need; Cranbrook consultation session open to public Sally MacDonald Townsman Staff
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Pyper leads a pack of skaters around the ice during Sports Day, hosted at Memorial Arena by the Cranbrook Skating Club. The Club welcomed kids of all skill levels to come out and learn to skate, while parents were introduced to a new sporting option for their children. The program runs every Thursday afternoon at 3:45 p.m.
Cranbrook residents have been invited to take part in the discussion about high school graduation requirements. The Ministry of Education is taking a fresh look at what it takes to graduate from Grade 12 so that it can better meet the needs of all learners. As part of the review, consultation sessions are being held throughout the province this autumn, seeking input from parents, teachers, students, educational administrators, community members, business, trades, post-secondary and more. For the East Kootenay, the consultation session will be held on Thursday, October 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the School District #5 board office, with video conferencing to facilities in Sparwood, Elkford, Fernie and Jaffray. “The key question we will be asking will be: what are the most important things students need to know, understand and be able to do when they leave high school?” explained Andy Leathwood, who is
heading the advisory group for the Kootenays from his position as Director of Innovative Learning Services for School District #8 (Kootenay Lake).
“So far, people are suggesting that skills such as communication, critical thinking and creativity are really important and that we should base at least part of our graduation requirements on some demonstration of those skills.” Andy Leathwood Discussion will centre around how assessment is handled, how student learning can be demonstrated, and how a fair, meaningful yet personalized awards program can be developed.
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