The Story of H.E.A.R.T.
Post submitted by Mike Greenway and Lynn Archer
Byrne Creek Secondary is a school with H.E.A.R.T. that has always been caring and focused on the well-being of its students and their families.
Before the school opened its doors seven years ago, the administrative team knew that it was important to have a simple and easily remembered set of guiding principles for the students and staff. As a new secondary school with grades 8–12, students came to Byrne Creek from three other secondary schools and had to forge new relationships that ultimately, in conjunction with the staff, parents, and community partners, were going to be pivotal in the development of the school's culture and sense of community.
The three members of the administrative team (principal Mike Greenway and vice principals Chris Sarellas and Lynn Archer) brainstormed a variety of