MISSION
Parkside Academy will enhance the lives of children, their families, staff members, and the community as a whole. This will be achieved through providing a caring, supportive and vital community service. It is a place of security, adventure, co-operation, and playfulness and learning for our children.
PHILOSOPHY
Parkside Academy will be a place where children are encouraged to question, to be self-reliant and to be respectful to the rights and differences of others. Children learn through their experiences as they grow in confidence and competence. Child guidance is always positive and nurturing. Families are involved in a meaningful way in their child care experience. Families are assured of quality care for their child. Family members and staff support and encourage each other. Staff is entitled to a work environment, which recognizes and respects their skills, training, and commitment to childcare. Staff, families and the community work skillfully to meet the needs of the individual child and the group in an environment that is creative, stimulating, flexible, and predictable.Inclusion, multiculturalism, interdependence and dignity are valued and respected. The community plays a vital role in supporting the development of healthy families. There is recognition of partnership among staff, families, and the community
We respectfully acknowledge that for thousands of years the Quw’utsun, Malahat, Ts’uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz’uminus, and Lyackson Peoples have gently walked on the unceded territories where we now learn, work and play. We are committed to working on building relationships with the first peoples here, based on honour, respect and appreciation.