We are committed to recognizing the importance of clear communication and to encouraging dialogue among all constituencies; to promoting intellectual and social growth and development within the school community; to providing a safe learning environment, supportive setting so that our students can explore and to clarify their own beliefs and values, to take calculated risks, and to think critically and outside the box and speak for themselves.
Recognizing and taking action to individual and institutional prejudices, both explicit and complex, based on gender, race, religion, economic status, ethnicity, physical and mental ability to stand strong in any given situation within their perspective communities and the world at large.
Our mission
Is to provide a safe learning environment where everyone is valued and respected. All staff members, in partnership with parents and families are fully committed to student’s success and career readiness. Students are empowered to meet current challenges and future challenges to develop strong social awareness, civic responsibility, and personal growth.
Our vision
Is to prepare and motivate our students for a rapidly changing world by instilling in them critical thinking skills, creative skills, a global perspective, and a respect for core values of honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and compassion. Students will have success for today and be prepared for tomorrow.
Core Values
Ernie Pomerleau Secondary School core values are as follow:
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Honesty
- Appreciation of diversity
- Perseverance
- Intellectual curiosity
- Personal integrity
- Equity
Beliefs about Learning
- All students have the potential to achieve, although at different paces of life.
- Teachers are expected to be role models to students at all levels.
- Each student has something unique to offer their school, community, and the world.
- Students learn best when instruction provides them with the opportunity to solve authentic problems and think outside the box.
- Students should experience equal opportunities to work alone and to work collaboratively with others.
- Parents’ involvement in their students’ learning creates a big impact on students’ success and growth.
- Students must feel safe, both physically and emotionally, in their classrooms and around the school environment.