Our School Philosophy

At Belvedere we believe our greatest gift is the diversity of our students and community. 

• We celebrate our students by creating a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging for all students, where every child can flourish and feel proud of themselves.
• We value and embrace classrooms which are diverse in worldview, culture, language and interests.
• We are committed to our Division Mission of high quality public education serving the community and empowering each student to live a life of dignity, fulfillment, empathy and possibility.
• We encourage our students to believe that they are capable of growing academically, socially and emotionally, that all children can experience success. We help students see mistakes not as failures, but as an essential part of the learning process, cultivating a growth mindset.
• Our learning environment is grounded in a culture of collaboration. We are all leaders who work collaboratively to build confident and resilient learners.
• We take collective responsibility to provide high quality learning experiences, ensuring students receive the support they need to be successful.
• Our parent community is vital in the success of all our students. We strive to build strong and supportive relationships between staff, students and families, knowing this is key in determining the level of success achieved by our students.

We live and  support our Division’s vision of Enhancing Pathways for Student Success.