Rosscarrock SchoolWe are your neighbourhood School

2009-2010

Welcome to Rosscarrock School

• Motto “Rosscarrock Cares”.• Kindergarten to grade six.• Small community school 150 students.• Many students walk to school.• Out of area students choosing

Rosscarrock School: 40.

Rosscarrock School • High quality staff love working

here.• Diversity of students – many

cultures are represented. • Excellent physical appearance

inside.

As you enter the school…

Principal’s messageThis school is a gem! Walk with me down the hallways and peek into classrooms and see why we love our school. Young people and adults are learning together in a happy, supportive environment.

Kindergarten to grade 6

Learning is our central purpose

Our students include…• 21% English as a Second

Language (speaking 22 languages from 21 countries)

• 27% with special needs on Individual Program Plans.

• 19% aboriginal students

Programs and unique features

• Daily physical education• .4 music specialist• Part time literacy support teacher• Mentorship Program – Big

Brother/Big Sisters find mentors for selected students.

Daily physical education

Excellent music program

Celebrating student work

Guest educators 2009-2010

• Calgary Reads volunteers – all year • Two Quest Theatre plays.• Quest Theatre week long residency.• Liz Sullivan – artist in residence• Hip Hop dance instruction week long

residence.• The One World Drum Company week long

residence.

School culture• Weekly assembly – students

showcase classroom work.• Reading buddies.• Students know students in other

grades by name.• Birds and plants in hall.

Birds and plants in the hall

Support for students: • Resource teacher coordinates student

services.• High quality ESL and Literacy Support.• Educational Assistants works directly

with children.• Fuel for School Breakfast Program.• Lunch Program: hot soup Tues/Thurs.

Support for Students• Homework Club Monday to Thursday

after school.• After school Y Program for grades 4 to

6.• The Rosscarrock Community and

Family Support Program (Room 9) provides parents, students and the community at large with help and resources.

ESL for those learning English

The Reading Room• Guided reading

resources K to 3.• Books support

classroom reading instruction.

• Books for home reading.

Computers support learning

The library is the heart of the school

• All students sign out books.

• Resources for research.

• Teachers read quality literature.

Library improvements• $20 000 new

books.• Freshly painted

walls.• Improved

shelving.• Library assistant

works with students.

Lunchroom staff supervise students

New resources that support student

learning

• Social studies texts K – 6.• New music instruments.• New math resources.• Literacy resources for all grades.

Active Parent Council• Parents and school work together.• New playground September 2007.• New computers in lab and

classrooms.• Fundraising supports swimming,

off-campus activities, Guest Educators.

Parent Council, staff and community constructed new

playground – September 2007.

Building Improvements • New roof – August 2006.• Installed sink in lunchroom.• Hallways, library and other public

spaces “de-cluttered”.• Hallways and offices painted Jan 09.• New fire alarm system Aug 09.

“Our School, Our Community” mural

Dena Seiferling, Calgary artist, Nov 2008

Artist StatementMy name is Dena Seiferling and I am a freelance illustrator. In 2008 I worked with Rosscarrock School to create a mural. I had the wonderful opportunity of involving the students in the mural making process. Each class, kindergarten to grade six, participated with me in a brainstorming session. We shared words and images that express the way they feel about their school, and why their school is special. The students then worked individually on their own message, completing a piece of artwork. These visions inspired me to create my ideas for the mural.

The completed mural is located in the front entrance of the school. The first image introduces ‘Rosscarrock School’ and incorporates the element of diversity. The second image blends all of what makes the school special into a whole. The colours are vibrant and express the positive energy that radiates from Rosscarrock School.

School Development goals:

2007-20081. Student achievement in the area of

writing will improve.• Increase % of students at the Acceptable Standard in

grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades 3 and 6.

2. Student achievement in the area of writing will improve.

• Increase % of students at Acceptable Standard in grade three and six to 85%. Increase % achieving Standard of Excellence in grades three and six.

How you help our students.

• Model being a learner.• Show respect to others.• Get along with others in the

community.• Have fun together.• Support public education.

Thank you for taking this tour