2004 School Recognition Award

The School Leadership Centre was deeply encouraged by the 149 schools that submitted applications for a School Recognition Award (SRA) this year. Each application tells a story of commitment and meritorious effort undertaken to improve student learning. These stories come from across the province, from inner city schools to rural schools, from large schools to very small schools. Reading between the lines, one encounters the remarkable work of many teachers and administrators seeking to find new ways to meet the needs of their students. These are stories of careful research, of innovation, of risk-taking, of thoughtfulness, of hope, and of achievement.

We wish to recognize all who took the time away from students, colleagues, and even family, to prepare the applications on behalf of their school communities. We understand that it is always a question as to whether filling out one more application form will be worth the time away from other responsibilities. For those who were not successful this year, we urge you to consider the application process de-brief that is available on this web-site.

We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education.

Finally, our congratulations to those schools and their communities which are the recipients of this year’s awards. It is a privilege to be able to acknowledge your work.

A School Recognition Award is granted to a school based on the balancing of two primary categories of consideration: the school’s past record in improving student learning, and the school’s proposed project to further improve student learning. In some cases an award is granted based upon a strong connection between identified learning needs and a school’s proposed project.

Overview of the Award and the award process

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Award winners and brief project and award summary

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De-brief of Application Process

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School Project Report Template

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