As a staff and community at Blair, for the 2024-2025 school year, we continue to explore the questions: How might we support learners in developing an understanding of their identity?  How might a stronger sense of identity help to foster a sense of belonging at Blair, and thus strengthening our Community and supporting students in their learning?

Through school-wide learning experiences centred around a creating a sense of belonging and building community, we have identified that more work needs to be done around teaching acceptance and inclusion for all.  We will continue to engage in anti-racism work to support creating a positive school community and respect for individual identities. We incorporate First Peoples Principles of Learning and Indigenous Ways of Understanding into our teaching.  When students feel safe, valued, and connected, and are able to understand their own story and connect to others' stories, we believe that students will feel a greater sense of belonging and challenge themselves with their learning to achieve greater success with their education.