Strategic Action 3.6: Hands-On & Career Learning
Enhance Project-Based Learning, Arts Education, Practical Arts, Active Healthy Living, Technical Vocational Education, Apprenticeship, Adult Education, and Career Development offerings, their connection to each other and to all classrooms.
Award-Winning PBL
Our award-winning Propel program offers an interdisciplinary, project-based learning environment where students earn multiple credits while pursuing their interests. Now expanded to French sites, Propel exemplifies our commitment to innovative, student-driven education that fosters real-world skills and engagement.
Informed Investments
To enhance our hands-on learning opportunities, we are conducting a comprehensive analysis of our current project-based learning, arts, and vocational assets. The insights gained will guide strategic infrastructure investments, ensuring our programs align with industry trends and provide students with relevant, future-ready skills.
What We've Accomplished
Propel PBL Program
- Launched Propel for interdisciplinary PBL credits in English, ICT, Career Development, and PE
- Won Premier’s Award (2020) and expanded Propel to French sites in 2024
Technical & Practical Arts Expansion
- Expanded Industrial Arts and Human Ecology programs to Grades 5–6 through Middle Years Exploration
Where We're Going
Infrastructure & Trends Analysis
- Conduct RFP to assess current PBL, arts, vocational, and career assets
- Use insights to guide infrastructure investments aligned with industry trends
Strategic Overview
- Launched and expanded the award-winning Propel PBL program.
- Expanded Industrial Arts and Human Ecology programs to Grades 5-6.
- Conduct an RFP to assess current hands-on learning assets.
- Use insights from the analysis to guide infrastructure investments aligned with industry trends.