Message from the Principal

As we begin our next 100 years I want to say thank you to all those who made our Centennial such a wonderful experience.  I heard a number of stories from those who came back to visit their school during many of the event we held.  It reinforced for me how special this school is and what a privilege it is to be part of the staff here.  Willows has always valued the traditions of the past as much as the possibilities for the future. I am committed to maintaining the excellent reputation Willows has and will build upon its successes and its outstanding commitment to be a wonderful place for children.

I believe that together we can continue to grow as a vibrant learning environment for every child. Every child can learn, no matter how difficult the task, and it is our responsibility to ensure they do. We must also try to make certain the wonderment children begin school with is nurtured and maintained throughout their school career.

I also believe that a school is a collegial workplace where the staff and parents work in a respectful and sensitive manner for one cause - the children. It is a place in which everyone feels safe and secure.

Our school must be a place where self-esteem is as important, if not more important, than any other aspect of schooling, and that we develop that self-esteem through individual and group successes. To me success is a feeling, a dream, a state of mind, and an outcome. As educators, we must find out what our students’ strengths are and promote them. Whether it is being a reader, an artist, an athlete, a mathematician, a problem solver, a speaker or a dancer, it is up to all of us to help deliver this dream. It is by building on these dreams and successes that new successes are born.

Wendy Holob
Principal / directrice