Neighbourhood Learning Centre Success Stories

Schools with high levels of community engagement typically have partnerships with community agencies and provide community and family programs and services in the school facility on a year-round basis. These schools usually enrich educational opportunities by integrating the school curriculum and community resources, and they contribute to community development by addressing the interests of all members of the community. There are many stories of success in British Columbia.

Success Story - Norgate Community Success Story - When the school-age population shrinks, you might think a school would become less important. But exactly the opposite has happened in the Cariboo community of Likely. Read More >>

Promontory Heights Elementary Community School Success Story

Partnership and community engagement have always been the driving force for Promontory Heights Elementary Community School in Chilliwack.  Read More >>

Shoreline Community Middle School

Amazing things can happen when you try something new.  Just ask Dianne Dennis, program manager for Shoreline Community Middle School in Victoria.  The school has been serving the community for 30 years, and much of their success stems from seizing opportunities. Read More >>

West Abbotsford Community School

Literacy is a primary focus for educators in West Abbotsford. The Fraser Valley community has one of the province’s youngest populations – both in terms of children’s ages and families’ newness to life in Canada. Read More >>