The Northwestern District is committed to providing safe, quality learning environments which will equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and values to enable them to become productive Bahamian citizens.
VISION STATEMENT
The Northwestern District is recognized as the district where best practices are emphasized in a constituency of parents, community leaders and educators who collaborate to improve student achievement.
DISTRICT THEME
Better is where we're heading
Better is the goal we're after
Better is Better, Better than good,
Better than best
Better is achievable
Better is what puts smiles on children's
faces and a sense of accomplishment
in teachers' hearts and minds
Better is progress.
GOALS 2002 - 2003
To improve the students' performance in Language, Mathematics and Science by at least five percent in the C and above category in district and national examinations.
To implement more effective scheduling for improved learning outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy at grade one level.
To maintain intervention measures for students at-risk through the Mathematics and Reading Recovery Programmes, Study Hall and Reading Lab.
To increase emphasis on Character Education, Civics and Technology at all levels district-wide.
To enhance professional practice and teaching strategies through participation in site-based, district-wide, national and international seminars, workshops and conferences.
To implement the all boys classes in primary schools and special clubs with a focus on males in the high schools.
To further improve the home/school, community partnership through school and district based activities
To promote and maintain quality learning environments and continue to improve the culture and climate of district schools.
DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENTS
We believe that:
All students can learn and be successful;
Setting high expectations, providing support for achievement and recognizing accomplishment lead to positive results;
A safe, caring and orderly environment promotes success and enhances self-esteem;
Technology must be integrated into education;
Individuals and schools are responsible for defining and achieving standards of excellence;
Example is a powerful teacher;
Collaboration with the school, community, student, families and staff is essential for school improvement and student success;
Staff development is crucial for all those responsible for the teaching/learning process;
All educators share the responsibility for both individual schools and district growth;
All staff professionals and non-professionals must take ownership of the District;
Excellence is directly related to shared commitment to lifelong learning by students, teachers, parents and the community.
