Philosophy
"Anyone who welcomes you, welcomes me and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me."
—Matthew 10:40
The
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is committed to
creating stimulating and nurturing learning environments for all the
students entrusted to its care. The Catholic school community respects,
builds upon, and indeed celebrates the uniqueness of the individual, who
is created in God's image.
When specialized learning is required,
our shared faith vision manifests in the integration of exceptional
students in an atmosphere of loving acceptance, shared responsibility
and continuous support. A recognition that students with special needs
are more like other students than unlike them, and a focus on abilities
rather than disabilities, is the primary focus in our Catholic schools.
"There
are different gifts but the same Spirit; there are different
ministries, but the same Lord; there are different works but the same
God who accomplishes all of them in everyone. To each person the
manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." —I Co. 12:
4-8
"The challenge is To be caring, growing, barrier-breaking,
horizon-stretching, To acknowledge each other's fragility, uniqueness,
gifts. To nourish, enrich and ever-extend a loving, sharing community of
God's people To essentially, build Jesus' earthly Kingdom." —Margaret
Egan
Special Education Program Information
This
standing committee's major functions are to advise the Board regarding
any special education matter and make recommendations concerning the
needs of exceptional pupils in the Board's jurisdiction.
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In
our Catholic schools the uniqueness of every student is celebrated. We
recognize each child's dignity and value within the family, the church,
the community and the school. The goal of purposeful integration of all
students with adequate supports will ensure that each child's needs are
met and assist the child to participate fully in the life of the school.
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This guide has been developed as a way to help reassure parents that support is available so that all children can be successful in French as a Second Language.
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