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Chromebooks among Clearview's top achievements in school year

As Clearview schools closed down for summer ending school year, superintendent Peter Barron looked back on some of the achievements.

As Clearview schools closed down for summer ending school year, superintendent Peter Barron looked back on some of the achievements that the Clearview Public Schools could celebrate.

“The 2015-16 school year has been very successful for Clearview Public Schools for students and staff, with each Grade 3 to 9 classrooms receiving a Chromebook, which allows students and staff to use Google Apps for Education,” said Barron. “Staff have been learning some new teaching strategies one of which is Project Based Learning (PBL) and this approach focuses on student questions to drive the learning.”

Barron said being a multi-disciplinary approach, it is student-centred and encourages a public display of the learning, integrating very well with the technologies in the schools.

“Of course, May and June are months that combine both sadness and joy, as we organize farewells and graduations, both events evoking feelings of pride and nostalgia,” added Barron. “Grade 9s are preparing for high school, while Grade 12s are venturing into the unknown as their future unfolds in front of them.”

Barron said he wanted to thank all the staff who worked very hard to ensure the students are honoured and celebrated during this important transition.

“Many thanks as well to parents for their support of our schools and staff,” continued Barron. “Next year, we will continue to focus on initiatives begun this year: project based learning and effective integration of technology.”

Barron added that there would be a focus on literacy and a collaborative response model, which supports the learning of all students.

“Clearview will also be embarking on a pilot for a new elementary report card,” said Barron. “As well, each pre-K to Grade 5 classroom will be getting an audio system that significantly enhances students’ ability to hear the teacher.”

With students in the back row of a classroom missing up to 50 per cent of what a teacher says, Barron added that this was a much-needed component to student learning in classrooms.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all a healthy, relaxing summer,” said Barron. “This break affords our students, parents and staff an opportunity to recharge and prepare for the upcoming year and I encourage you to continue to read to your children, and have them read to maintain their literacy skills.”