Our extended learning program centers around what is best for our children to reach their potential as confident, powerful, lifelong learners. Combining our knowledge of how children grow in the areas of academic, social, emotional and physical development, our caring, diverse community inspires a joy for learning. Students become creative, empathetic problem solvers who possess the habits, skills and creativity to make the world a better place. Explore our website to learn more about our teaching and learning practices.
Why Project-based Learning?
At CPSC, "project-based learning" starts with a question. The standard curriculum defines a broad topic (for example, weather) and the children decide what to study in more detail (for example, storms). Students read about storms; write about them; use math and science skills to analyze them; use art and movement to explain them. They'll invite in experts, and go to places where they can learn more about storms. By the end of the unit, they will have created many products that show what they know. Some products will be whole-class efforts; others are individual students' creations.
It's a very real-world way to learn. Students build academic skills in the context of real work, not worksheets. Students can use their individual skills and talents to show what they know. The quality of their work is graded against expectations that take into account each child's strengths and challenges.
