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Small communities thrive when people act. For this reason, we feel it crucial to teach our students that the mechanics of committee processes is the framework for much of volunteer life.
Beginning in grade 4, VCS students study, observe and participate in :
- The roles and responsibilities of committee positions.
- The processes of board governance and parliamentary procedure.
- Governance knowledge alone will only go so far, good communication is important too! As part of its leadership training, VCS students receive traditional, teacher-directed instruction in all subjects, with the goal of developing informed, articulate communicators.
- Reading and Writing: classic literature, spelling, grammar, punctuation, penmanship, cultural knowledge
- Arithmetic and Mathematics: accurate mental calculation, drill and practice, correction of mistakes
- Mandatory Second Language: German starts in Kindergarten, with option of French in grade 4 as numbers warrant
- Public speaking: skill development, confidence building, memorization
- Etiquette: basic rules of etiquette are directly taught as an addition to the regular Alberta Health program
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