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Around the school there are lots of art related business. This Art Studio, Gallery, and a Music studio.

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Noticed that White Rock Elementary had lots of outside space. This grass field and a gravel field behind it. Also a few trees in the back as well.

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Not only did the school grounds have a community garden, but the signage around was multi-lingual. It suggests a real sense of community with the school and an importance of incorporating multiple languages and cultures.

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I noticed this sign on my first lap around and it really stuck out to me. It was on one of the main windows looking out to the street, in clear view of any passerby’s. It shows me the importance of inclusivity within the school and I love how proudly displayed it was.

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One thing I noticed as I drove to Pacific Heights was the beautiful Greenery that surrounds the school and the entire street that leads to the school. Pacific Heights is surrounded by beautiful tall trees and trails. The school is surrounded by a big open field and a large playground right at the front of the school. I am very excited for all the opportunities to take students out and explore nature.

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Another thing that I noticed was this beautiful rainbow bench! I thought this was a great way of demonstrating inclusivity!

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The first thing that I noticed was this amazing artwork on the front of the school. I thought it was an amazing representation of creativity outside of the school! It was very welcoming and made me think about a local elementary school that I grew up near!

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Living in this community, I spend a lot of time at the soccer field that borders Gray. It's an open space where the elementary school grounds blend naturally into a soccer field with a high school on the other side. There is also a new off leash dog park. I wonder how this all interacts with each other and what the implications of having a community space so close to the school space without a defined border are.

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The first thing I noticed about the playground is how spread out and accessible it. It looks like an inviting space for the students to play at with lots of room for exploration.

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I noticed they have this wooded section which is right next to the school

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The first thing I noticed was this "Every Child Matters" sign which is a powerful message for children and parents alike

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One of the first things I noticed when arriving at the school was the wheelchair ramp which made me wonder what other adaptations were made to include all students. Interestingly, along the side of the school there are steps to get into the outside classroom doors. This is not an inclusive design and I wonder if there are plans to change this. Nevertheless, I also found a Boys and Girls Club on the school property. I currently do not know much about that organization, but hope to learn more in the future.

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I was amazed at the size of the playground and outdoor area. There are many large trees on the school grounds, several play areas, a basketball court, 2 gravel fields, and a large grass field. There are many areas to take out a class and explore nature.

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The school has areas of play all around it and it was nice to see some chalk art on the ground. This is near some powerful murals which highlight multiculturalism, respect and kindness. It was great to see what the school stands for and promote to the children through art.

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The environment around the school is a big and open space that included two playgrounds, a gravel field and a grass field. I was able to observe this being a lively environment full of children taking advantage of the space and playgrounds.

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Langley Meadows Community School: Meadows Edge Park

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A few steps away from the school grounds is Meadows Edge Park which on the sign states, "This stormwater detention facility is designed to fill with rain water to decrease impacts of runoff on downstream watercourses and fish habitat." While there is a beautiful playground at the top that overlooks the view, there is also a means for teaching about the environment and a great area to play when there is no flooding.

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Children celebrating the end of the day with much needed playground enjoyment. The school grounds contains two playgrounds, a large grass field, a natural playground and a garden. The abundance of trees along the sidewalks from the bus stop to the school are refreshing and pleasant to look at.

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The school has a large field with lots of playing space for the kids. The area has a lot of walking space with forestry nearby. It feels very welcoming and open.

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This is the main sign that comes first before the school. The school is surrounded by a peaceful neighbourhood and this was taken after school so there were a lot of kids walking back home with their parents.

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This is a main road that runs along side of White Rock Elementary, this school doesn't have a lot of green space nearby but it is walking distance to White Rock Beach.

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This school is currently undergoing an expansion, there are several portables. The area around this school is growing, there are lots of condos being built in the surrounding area. The school is situated near the City Hall, Library, Fire Hall and Police Station, it is at the hub of the City. Many children are picked up after school, high end vehicles line the surrounding streets at the end of the school day. This is a fine arts school and many students have been on a waitlist and have applied for a spot here.

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The school has a before and after school daycare

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It's hard to see, but I noticed that under the name of the school is an Every Child Matters Sign

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At the front of the school, there is this mural on the wall. I found this to reflect diversity and inclusion. I think it is great that the school has this at the front because it is something that the students and families probably pass by each day when they are coming to school and leaving. I think this mural helps show what the school represents and values. It also reflects the cultures and languages present in this community as I went during pickup and saw how diverse the school population is. This mural is a great message for all the students as well because it helps show how each child matters and a sense of community.

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This is an open gravel and grass field at the school. I found this to be a great opportunity for outdoor exploration for the students at the school. There is a lot of space to engage in free play. I also noticed that the school is located in a very residential area. The school is a backyard to many of the homes in the neighbourhood. This picture also showcased the natural environment around the school. There’s a lot of grass and trees.

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On the front windows there’s a bunch of bulletins up talking about what’s going on at the school. There’s one for tutoring, for example, and one for the Montessori preschool (which I didn’t know about! I was pleasantly surprised to find out about it) :)

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I’m not actually sure who did this but the school mascot is a Jaguar and I thought it was pretty cool!!!

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These chalk creations are endearing and reminds me of the good old days where I too played Four Square and hopscotch (unfortunately my knees are not as strong as they used to be). Additionally, I am pleasantly surprised that elementary students nowadays still engage in this type of outdoor activity of chalk drawing. Play is definitely considered a learning opportunity where students through interaction and exploration can learn skills such as social emotion skills.

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This is a mural that is at the front of the school. As such, students and staff likely see this on their way to and from school every day. In my perspective, it serves to be a daily reminder of what the school's community represents and the values it encompasses. The mural demonstrates inclusivity, as it portrays the many cultures and literacies that can be observed within this community.

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Rosemary Heights is situated near a nice neighbourhood. There are many open green spaces and trees around the school and neighbourhood as well.

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This is the entrance to Watershed Park which is located directly beside the school. This entrance is right next to the outdoor entrances into the classrooms. This tells me the school values outdoor learning and has strong connections to the watershed. My SA has already told me they spend a lot of time in the park with their classroom. :)

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"The Giving Tree Project" located directly outside of Pinewood's front office. Delta School District has planted a cedar tree at every school in the District to honour local First Nations culture. The sign goes into detail about the project and the significance of the cedar tree.

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There is a mixture of old and new development across from the school.

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There is a park right next to the school. Within the park there are many walking trails to explore.

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There is a community garden next to the school and this sign is in English, Spanish, and Tagalog :)

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Found an adorable community library beside the school with hand painted steps in the garden path

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There looks to be new development in the area with lots of nice single family homes. Most likely working with kids in a middle class economic status

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Noticed this sign on the walk way to the school. Thought it was interesting to see.. did not see any peafowl though. Will have to keep an eye out

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Some members of the community decorating the front greenery inside the parking lot with Chinese New Year red envelopes. Looks culturally inviting.

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School is next to a small park (Blumsen Park) which has a decent amount of dog walkers, a robust playground, and lots of trees in comparison to the size of the park. Can be a good location to do a small wonder walk.

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This is a collage of art work along my school's fence. Each individual piece is coloured and has "Every Child Matters" with different shapes and designs.

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This plaque was on a rock placed outside by the front playground. School mascot and opening year was on it, but no sign of Indigenous presence in this community.

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At the front of the school, there are wooden planters, which have popsicle sticks with students names. Students must have planted bulbs. Shoots are coming out.

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At the front of the school there is a little library box, to take a book and leave a book. I love this idea! Shows how important community and books are at the school!

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My school has a beautiful mural on the front of the school. The area is somewhat surrounded by trees with a huge field, football field, baseball field and 3 playgrounds!

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This area is surrounded by mountains and is right by behind a high school. Theres also an addition to the school thats being worked on right now. Lots of construction!

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Parking! wahoo

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Front of the school!

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There is a magnificent view of the mountains just down the street from the school, well within walking distance. I see this as being the hook for an art project. It was also great to see how many students walk into the school making me believe that the short trek to this spot will pose no difficulty to them.

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There is a wonderful wooded are around my school although I'm not sure if we will have access to it. Regardless, this treed area is a great surrounding for the school yard and could be used to generate many types of written stories.

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I saw a school garden as well beside the building.

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The school playground is beside the staff parking lot. It has a basketball court and a soccer field. Beside the school soccer field, it's Sparwood Park. The park has another soccer field and some walking trials. The school is surrounded by townhouses and single homes.

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I noticed the consideration of traffic in this area. The traffic flow was managed very well by the school workers and I took this photo as a reminder for myself!

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I noticed this beautiful section of trees with a small bird box. It made me think about the projects and lessons that are taught at Cambridge related to science and Indigenous studies. I also noticed the area is divided off, and made me wonder if this was placed so people aren't disturbing the area unnecessarily.

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The school is in an area with newer development, primarily of single detached homes. There is construction happening nearby.

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The school has a nice forested area that the children can explore.

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My school has a lot of green spaces surrounding it.

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Noticed a lot of outside of school programs posted a long the school.

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My school has a lot of portables. Just shows how much the community has grown over the years.