Our Learning Commons (aka Media Centre)

The Learning Commons is currently undergoing a renovation to become the technological and creative hub of the school.

The goal of the Learning Commons is to enable all students to be engaged thinkers and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit. The concept of a Learning Commons is a shift in thinking from a library as a physical space that is a repository of books, to an inclusive, flexible, learner-centred, physical and/or virtual space for collaboration, inquiry, imagination and creative play to expand and deepen learning.

A Learning Commons is an agile and responsive learning and teaching environment available to individuals and groups to use for multiple, often simultaneous, purposes.

It supports literacy, numeracy, competency development and student learning outcomes through access to, and instruction in, the effective use of print and digital resources.

The learning commons approach functions best when learning experiences in the school community are coordinated to support student learning outcomes through collaborative planning, teaching and assessing.

Eventually Pearson’s Learning Commons will include a school community makerspace, giving all students access to technology traditionally only available to CTS classes as well as a “pantry” of supplies and space to enable project creation in all subject areas.

We are also fortunate to be able to partner with Village Square Public Library and hope to use this facility and their resources to enhance what Pearson is able to offer as far as opportunities for our staff and students.