THE WHEELHOUSE LEGACY IN SD42
The Wheelhouse was a Grade 6/7 program in operation for 11 years between September 2013 and June 2024 in school district #42. Some facts about the Wheelhouse program:
- 189 – the number of students in total who enrolled in the Wheelhouse program
- 107 – students spent two years in the Wheelhouse – attending in both Grade 6 and Grade 7
- 317 – the number of times we left school to go on a field study – nearly 1 day of every week was spent offsite participating in experiential learning
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Wheelhouse was a Grade 6/7 program where students were both challenged and supported in becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens. Students in this program took action in their community, developed greater self-confidence, and had a strong sense of care in their classmates and school.
In The Wheelhouse, everyone was encouraged to work hard, ask questions, share experiences, take risks and learn from mistakes along the way. With teacher and mentor support, students collaborated towards building a learning community in which all students respected and cherished each other, and in which they supported their peers to be the best individuals they can be.
The Wheelhouse ran from September 2013 – June 2024 and students from Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and surrounding communities joined the program to experience a different way of learning.
In The Wheelhouse, we focused on the following five core components:
- Community-Connected Learning
- Leadership Development
- Student-Centred Learning
- Learning Through Play and Tinkering
- Technology-Supported Learning
Making field notes about observations, wonderings, and more…
