Douglas Harkness Has Heart

• Whole School "Harkness Hour" collaborative response twice a week, focusing on literacy, math, and well-being  outcomes
• A focus on growing in spirit, heart, body and mind guided by the Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework
• Literacy instruction guided by the CBE Literacy Framework
• Mathematics instruction guided by the CBE Numeracy Framework
• Student and Staff Well-Being guided by the CBE Well-Being Framework
• Inquiry-based learning projects that offer multiple entry points to serve all learners
• Music and performing arts program
• Daily physical education
• Vibrant Learning Commons offering access to print and audio materials
• A dedicated and well stocked maker space that encourages learning through play with loose parts
• A wellness curriculum promoting self-regulation and mindfulness
• Chromebooks, iMacs, and the use of Google Suite
• A Community Closet that provides warm clothing to families in need of assistance
• A daily Breakfast Clubs of Canada breakfast program and weekly "Weekends and More" grocery bags for families in need of assistance
• Regular teacher tweets from classrooms and from @DHarknessCBE as well as “DHS Weekly” email updates