Principal’s Message:     

The School Development Plan provides for the development and growth of a school’s quality of instruction and learning opportunities for all students.  The main purpose is to affect the improvement of student achievement.  The development of this school plan has taken into account the learning needs of our students, and the characteristics of our students, school, and community. 

O’Kelly Parent Advisory Council Chairperson’s Message:       

The O’Kelly Parent Advisory Council (OPAC) has focused its energy on raising funds to support the work of the O’Kelly students, staff and school community and in promoting O’Kelly School in the military community and the larger Brandon area. We have been involved and consulted in the planning process and hope to see continued progress toward maximizing achievement and opportunity for every student.

Our Mission:

With our community, we will establish and promote high standards of personal and academic growth for all. We will work together to develop responsible citizens by enabling each child to realize their full potential in adapting to a diverse and ever changing society.

Our Vision:

We envision a partnership with our community to achieve a positive, safe, caring and respectful learning environment that focuses on each student’s physical, emotional academic and social needs.

                                                            Learning Beliefs:

What we believe about learning:

·         Every child has the right and must be provided with the opportunity to learn in a safe environment.

·         Learning is developmental and needs to be nurtured

·         Be child-based and child-centered

·         Recognize different learning styles and making adaptations

·         Provide constructive hands-on activities

·         Incorporate goal setting with positive feedback

·         Encourage dialogue among student, parent and teacher

·         Prepare students for future academic opportunities

·         Teach students life long skills

·         Teach students how to be responsible and productive members of their community