What IS Going on at Bassano School: Goal Setting in Grade 6

Bassano School is kicking off a new series called What IS Going on at Bassano School, where we'll be shining a light on the everyday learning happening in our classrooms. We're used to celebrating our athletics and special events — and we'll keep doing that — but some of the best work at Bassano School happens quietly, every day, in classes like Mr. Loewen's.

Mr. Loewen's Grade 6 class — now part of the Physical Education and Wellness curriculum — has been working through the Personal Development strand, focused on personal management skills and goal setting. Students spent time reflecting on their own strengths and areas for growth, then used that reflection to set personal goals and map out the management skills they'll need to reach them.

To make the learning stick, students turned their goals into a visual representation — bringing in some creative thinking alongside the wellness curriculum. Next, they'll share their goals with their peers, and they'll be tracking their progress on them throughout the school year.

It's a great example of what Physical Education and Wellness looks like now: not just fitness, but building the self-a