welcometomcneelyschool

We are pleased to welcome you to Kathleen McNeely School. Whether you are a long time resident whose child or children have attended McNeely School for multiple years, or a brand new family joining us recently, we hope this School Handbook will be useful for you. Your active participation as a parent is an invaluable support to your child's learning. We believe the communication and cooperation between parents, students and teachers are key to providing the best learning experience for our students.

"As an educational leader I share the responsibility with staff, parents and the community to provide a successful educational experience for our students that builds on strengths and acknowledges diverse needs and skills.~ Our students learn within unique cultural, family and social contexts. These complexities, along with a changing educational landscape, place challenges before all educators and parents.~ I believe that our purpose within a rapidly changing society is to help students develop a wide array of abilities, gain a sense of empowerment and optimism, and demonstrate a deepening compassion for others and our world."

The purpose of the British Columbia school system is to enable learners to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.

The Richmond School District is dedicated to providing opportunities for all students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge which will enable them to enjoy a productive and satisfying life and to be positive, responsible participants in our democratic society and global community.