Edgemont School at a Glance

• We believe in building a caring community within our school where people feel valued, safe, supported, and respected. It is our strong belief that the school must create a learning environment which nurtures the intellectual, emotional and physical growth of its students. 
• Has a strong connection to Land Based Learning and utilized our unique proximity to Nose Hill to leverage learning experiences for students.  We are also actively engaged in exploring the naturalized slope and Edgemont Ravine. 
• Are committed to reconciliation through education and intentionally weave indigenous pedagogies and ways of knowing into learning experiences for all students. 
• Has a vibrant music and arts program. 
• Brings in both artistic and athletic residencies to enrich our programming.
• Students will be actively engaged in goal setting that will lead to intellectual engagement
• Networked computers are in every classroom and students have access to both Mac Laptops and Chromebooks to supplement other work in the classroom. Students in grades 4 and 5 access computers on a 1 to 1 basis. Students in Divison 1 access on a 2 to 1 basis.
• Classroom communication happens daily through Google Classroom. Teachers post information about lesson processes and products. They also post timely reminders in the "stream". 
• We have an active and dedicated School Council and Fundraising Association that meets monthly. 
• Parent volunteers are an incredible asset to our staff and students.
• Focus on global citizenship encourages compassion in our students to those in both our local and global communities
• Has a strong partnership with the Edgemont Community Center and has access to the Panorama Room in the ECC during the day.