Students Working Together
Human and Social Development
Our students will study personal and human social skills and as they relate to students' identity in the world - both as individuals and as members of their community. We are learning that personal and human social skills encompass the abilities students needs to thrive as individuals, to understand and care about themselves and others, and to find and achieve their purposes in the world.
Goals
- Improve student sense of well-being.
A celebration of Eid Al Fitr in which parents and staff organized a cultural learning experience for our students that included Arabic Writing, Henna Art, Traditional Fashion, and Traditional Foods. At W. A. Fraser Middle School, we are committed to creating a learning environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging, and wellness for our students. Through cultural learning experiences we are continuing to build bridges and mutual respect across cultures.
Our grade 6,7 and 8 classes and Equity Leadership League organized and launched the filming of our Empowering Voices and Building Connections Community Video Project. The turnout was fantastic with over 300 submissions by our students, parents and community guests joining us at W. A. Fraser Middle School over our two film days. Each student was asked to select a teacher that made a difference in their life.
Students discussed what someone having a positive difference in their life could look like. Students also researched community members roles and contributions such as the role of a paramedics, police officers and many more. Students learned that they even if they had not yet personally met these community members it would be just as important to share with them how they have made a difference in the lives of students.
Next student wrote paragraphs explaining how and why this educator, community member or family member made a difference in their life. This is how the uplifting others, building connections and empowering student voices community project began. Our students flourish through acts of kindness and service, finding empowerment in sharing their authentic voices to inspire and uplift others.
