January 2025
An examination of data from the Student Learning Survey, student achievement data and input from the school staff has led Burnsview to the following inquiry question.
“How can school be made accessible such that it leads to learner success?”
During the 2024-25 school year, Burnsview is in the process of creating a 3-year growth plan that focuses on Learner Success for the 2025-2028 school years. This process started with students completing two surveys in order to establish baseline data. The first survey asked students to respond to the question, “How many adults at school believe you will be successful in life?”
The second survey asked students to self-report on the following:
● students’ peer connections
● learner self-confidence
● supportive and caring adults at school
● attendance and punctuality patterns
● mental wellness
● study habits
● engagement in student learning by a trusted adult
● access to technology
● Involvement in extracurricular activities
In consultation with school staff, Burnsview’s Delta Youth Advisory Council students and the Burnsview Parent Advisory Committee, further analysis of the data from this survey is required in order to determine specific areas of growth while paying particular attention to supporting the learning of students from priority learning groups (learners with diverse abilities, learners of Indigenous Ancestry, English Language Learners).
Growth Plan Update – June 2025
A further analysis of school data has revealed the following:
- Over 90% of students from priority learner groups report identified a supportive, caring school adult who believes they will be successful.
- Students from priority learner groups indicate lower levels of confidence in themselves as learners relative to all learners at school.
- Students from Grades 8-12 indicate that they would benefit from support in managing their mental wellness
- A strong correlation between chronic non-attendance and students who are not on track for graduation
In response to these findings, the school staff has:
- Engaged in professional learning about inclusive teaching and learning practices
- Attempted to strengthen relationships with students who did not identify a supportive, caring school adult
- Initiated student focus groups composed of students from priority learner groups in order to better understand their learning journeys and the challenges they have faced at school
Growth Plan Update: November 2025
As the 2025-26 school year has begun, the Burnsview staff continues to embark on a school growth plan that focusses on the following question:
“How can school be made accessible such that it leads to learner success?”
In addition to the initiatives and professional learning from the 2024-25 school year, the following has been initiated during the 2025-26 school year:
· A community fridge and daily snack program has been established that provides fresh fruits and vegetables, and other snacks to all students.
· A Parent Information Night for newcomer families was held in September for families from Burnsview, Delview and North Delta Secondary
· Translation services have been provided for newcomer parents/guardians during meetings with teachers regarding their student’s Informal Update and Written Update progress reports.
· Staff have engaged in professional learning focused on anti-oppression during Professional Days and Staff Meetings.
· The Student Mentorship Program has been expanded in order to support Grade 8 students’ transition to high school engage students in relevant presentations and provide support about topics that emerge throughout the school year.