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Tomsett Spirit
Tomsett Spirit: A Story of Belonging and Connection
Over the past five years, Tomsett has grown from 12 to 21 divisions, welcomed over 500 students, added two new divisions, nine new staff members, a new Principal, and new Noon Hour Supervisors. Through this growth, we’ve nurtured a vibrant Tomsett Community grounded in the belief that confidence in one’s identity leads to deeper connection and belonging.
Our guiding question was:
“If our students feel a strong sense of their own identity, will they feel part of the school community and that they belong?”
Student Insights
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Focus Area |
Student Responses |
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Feelings at School |
Safe, included, fun, happy |
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Trusted Adults |
“Yes!” – students feel supported by staff |
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Activities That Foster Belonging |
Family Teams, Sharing Assemblies, Photo Slideshows, Big Buddies, Clubs |
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What Belonging Feels Like |
Safe, happy, warm, having conversations |
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Inclusion |
“Yes, most of the time” – with some concerns about washroom and outdoor conflicts |
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Sense of Community |
Mural, Fundraising, Assemblies, Picture Slideshows, Family Teams, Honour Band |
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Student Suggestions for Improvement |
Better portables, rest areas, improved technology, more playground space |
Looking Ahead: 2025/2026 Initiatives
To deepen our commitment to belonging and identity, we will:
- Curate classroom book collections that reflect students’ identities, cultures, and languages.
- Launch weekly student leadership collaboration with Divisions 1–6.
- Continue our cherished Family Teams program.
- Begin the year with “I Am From” poems to celebrate identity school-wide.
Updated:
Thursday, July 3, 2025