Strategic Plan

As the new school year begins, Good Spirit School Division launched its 2023-24 Foundational Statements and Strategic Plan. The GSSD Board of Education approved Policy 1 Foundational Statements and the Strategic Plan during their August 17, 2023 meeting. 

The Aspirational Statements & Goals specified in the Good Spirit School Division Strategic Plan are organized within the four pillars of Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH) and are in alignment with the Provincial Education Plan. CSCH is an internationally recognized framework for supporting improvements in students' educational outcomes while addressing school health in a planned, integrated and holistic way.

The GSSD Aspirational Statements include

High Quality Teaching and Learning

• Improving student outcomes
• Implementing the "Inspiring Success" Policy
• Developing GSSD leaders
• Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools
• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources
• Providing equal access to technology

Engagement of All Students, Families, and Communities

• Fostering connections and supporting transitions
• Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community
• Communicating openly and clearly
• Forming partnerships to support GSSD’s priority areas

Effective Policy and Procedures

• Upholding clear, high-quality Board of Education Policies
• Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy
• Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success
• Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the communit

Healthy, Sustainable Physical and Social Environments

• Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff
• Offering safe and inviting facilities
• Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion

To achieve the goals specified in GSSD's 2023-24 Strategic Plan, staff complete an annual work plan related to their focus area. Work plans are continually updated and monitored throughout the school year.