This week started with disappointment as the anticipation to be in our ‘space’ was denied.  This led to some disgruntled staff and students!  That being said, after the initial let down, we continued on our path of learning.

At the ELC, teachers have high expectations and are not accepting unfinished or low quality work.  They are trying to instil the value of critiquing and how this method of collaboration will not only help students achieve success, but also reach higher standards.  If you want to get the best from someone, you must expect their best!

Positive quotes this week:

“This is an amazing concept for teaching and learning” spoken by one of our TOC’s (substitute teacher), “I have everything completed and handed in.  It is a very nice feeling, one I haven’t had in a long time. A great feeling of accomplishment!” spoken by one of our students

Lesson learned this week ~ we have encountered a lot of setbacks when it comes to construction, public opinion, and educational opinions.  Setting high expectations for our student population is more complicated than what we perceive.  Societal roll models consistently do not meet these high expectations in life and this has made educating our youth even more difficult.  As the adults and leaders of this project, we have set high expectations that will not be met unless we continue  to face adversity and criticism with a smile and a positive attitude.   Setting high expectations are the small steps we are taking to change how we educate the world.

Until next week….

Sheldon Steele, VP ELC