Mission Statement:

To collaborate with staff, students, school families and the Findlay Creek Community to promote school pride by enhancing Vimy Ridge Public School’s grounds and indoor spaces.

Pillars:

CLEAN - Helping to organize and maintain high activity areas such as the Lost and Found, Makerspace, upstairs photocopy/literacy room, physical education equipment room, as well as school yard litter clean up.

GREEN - Maintaining, expanding, improving and educating about garden areas, planter boxes, trees and green spaces. Creation of natural play areas and gathering/learning spaces. Helping find simple ways to make less waste and improve recycling.

CREATIVE - Produce art installations to excite and inform students about special events, celebrations and activities. Decorating for school events e.g. Book Fair. Assisting and working with the Art Attack Club. Creating fundraising and inspirational initiatives in conjunction with social events e.g., raffle baskets, Book Fair prizes. Serving as a liaison to connect teachers with desired resources (ie. School play, Kinderpen, Makerspace, Clubs).

Additional Points

A well maintained school provides a clean, safe and attractive learning environment
Gives meaning to place and builds community identity
Increase in morale (staff and students)
Higher levels of school pride
Feel good about and invest in the school and the students
Brings the school and the community together to create lasting ties
Enhances learning, self-respect and personal development by involving students in decision making, working with peers and leadership opportunities
Heightened awareness of environmental issues surrounding the school community
Provides unique and relevant teaching opportunities to enhance student learning

Members

Julie Hamilton (lead)

Jamie Nickerson

Natasha Whyte

Elementary

Secondary

OCV

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Volunteering

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