About School District 8

Message From Superintendent, Susan Tipper

Welcome to School District 8, a school district committed to providing an environment where students may reach their potential as life long learners and productive citizens. The administrative model in School District 8 is based on teamwork. The elected District Education Council, the district administrative staff, school administrators, instructional staff, and support personnel work collaboratively to reach our common goal of educational excellence.

Curriculum delivery, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, and enrichment programs are designed and delivered in keeping with our commitment to the development of the whole child.

Building and maintaining strong links with our community through effective communication and partnerships is essential in providing a variety of learning experiences for all our students.

Mission Statement:

Given clearly defined and high expectations, all children can and want to learn.

The Mission of School District 8 is to provide, responsibly and cooperatively, all students with the opportunity for learning, to a measurable standard, through quality instruction in a safe environment.

• View Expenditure Plan Summary 2006-2007
• View District 8 Performance Report
• View District 8 Education Plan 2005-2008
• View the District 8 Report Card 2004
• View the District 8 Annual Report 2004-2005
• View the District 8 Report Card 2002
• View the District 8 Report Card 2001
• View District 8 Education Plan 2002-2005
• View District 8 Annual Report 2003-2004
• View District 8 Annual Report 2002 - 2003
• View District 8 Annual Report 2001 - 2002
• View District 8 Annual Report 2000 - 2001

District Profile

Our School District is located in southern New Brunswick, Canada and encompasses the City of Saint John and rural communities from Browns Flat and Grand Bay - Westfield to Fundy Shores to St. Martins. Our 36 schools include 17 Elementary, 8 Kindergarten to 8, 6 Middle Schools, 4 High Schools and 1 Alternate Education Center. We are the second largest school district in the province of New Brunswick with over 13,000 students.

School District 8 offers a wide range of programs including a fully integrated special education system, early French immersion, intermediate French immersion, a wide variety of enrichment activities and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Programs. All our schools are connected to the Internet and technology is integrated into learning and administration. Our schools also have a rich tradition in athletics with teams competing in sports such as hockey, basketball, soccer, football, rugby, swimming, volleyball, baseball and track and field.

District Education Council

The District Education Council is a local decision-making council, which includes 13 elected members of the communities that comprise District 8. Members are publicly elected in conjunction with municipal elections. As a body corporate, each DEC has been given certain rights and responsibilities under the Education Act enabling it to play a vital role in the delivery and quality of education.

Parent School Support Committees

The Parent School Support Committee (PSSC) is a school community group having an advisory relationship with the school principal. Each PSSC is a 6-12 member committee with the majority of the members being parents who are elected at a school election in September. One teacher is also elected by the school staff to sit on the committee, as well as a Home and School representative, a student, and any community members the committee wishes to appoint. The Parent School Support Committee is a three year term of office for parent members and a one year term of office for other members.

Attending School in District 8

Where Are We:

For More Information About Saint John, New Brunswick:

• Province Of New Brunswick
• Tourism New Brunswick
• City of Saint John
• Saint John Board of Trade

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