We are more effective when we work collaboratively and seamlessly to support student needs. We are ALL responsible for working together for the success of ALL students. Improving communication and access to common information, establishing effective instructional and support teams, and focusing on wrapping around and strengthening the core relationship of teacher-student-families will improve student success.
We have developed a Framework for Collective Responsibility that will help guide the work we do from creating, implementing and monitoring School Plans for Learner Success, Local Education Agreements with First Nation communities, Individual Education Plans (IEP), and interventions by School-Based Teams (SBT). Common district assessments, with results made available in a timely and user-friendly format, support collaborative learning conversations by teams. Collective responsibility is a theme that emerges across all the other focus areas as we all do our parts toward common goals. Examples of this work include:
- Focus for the current year on walking together
- Collective Responsibility Framework
- New district data warehouse and information management system
- Strengthened school-based team (SBT) processes
- More opportunities for cross-school collaboration
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER for the success of ALL learners in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
Growing Roots Together
The week before school starts finds a collaboration between the Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers' Association, Principals, and SD27 Human Resources to welcome new teachers to the district with a shared commitment to creating the conditions for them to thrive.
Welcome to Kindergarten at MSE!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
This week, Mrs. Merth hosted Marie Sharpe’s annual Welcome to Kindergarten event — and it was a wonderful success! Families came out with their soon‑to‑be Kindergarteners, filling the school with excitement and big smiles.
First Responders Meet & Greet!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
We are so lucky here at Marie Sharpe! Staff Sergeant Brad McKinnon (who also happens to be one of our local celebrities from Literacy Week and the husband of our Principal, Mrs.
When a Community Comes Together
Marie Sharpe Elementary
What an incredible evening at Marie Sharpe Elementary’s Spring Into Fun Night! A HUGE thank you to our amazing Marie Sharpe PAC for the unbelievable amount of work that went into organizing this event.
Community Partnerships That Make a Difference
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Here is CCSD27, we are incredibly grateful for community partners like Scout Island Nature Centre and Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre, who help bring learning to life for our students in meaningful and unforgettable ways.
More Than a Grounds Crew - Building Spaces for Learning & Belonging
Marie Sharpe Elementary
We are incredibly lucky to have a Grounds Department that goes above and beyond for our students and staff. Their work is a wonderful example of what Collective Responsibility looks like in CCSD27.
Indigenous Support Workers in Action at MSE!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
At Marie Sharpe Elementary, we are incredibly fortunate to work alongside Indigenous Support Workers (ISWs) who play such an important role in supporting students, families, and staff every single day.
Earth Day at MSE!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Our whole school went and picked garbage up on our site and around our community today! We also discussed why we celebrate Earth Day and how it is all of our responsibilities to look after our Earth. Throughout the day, some K/1 students did some chalk art with their big buddies from LCSS!
Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
When we found out about Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Mrs. McKinnon jumped into action! She thought, “What better way to say thank you than a giant yellow ‘Thank You’ bus that our students have signed for all of our bus drivers to see as they drive up today!
Living Collective Responsibility at MSE
Marie Sharpe Elementary
At Marie Sharpe Elementary, we’ve been doing a lot of great work as a team, and it really comes down to how we live out Collective Responsibility every day. We keep coming back to one simple idea, the student, teacher, and caregiver are at the centre of everything we do.
Literacy Week Day 4!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
We had our Cariboo Chilcotin School District Superintendent Cheryl Lenardon in as the final Local Celebrity of Literacy Week 2026! She read to Mrs. Fichtner's class today! She selected "The Most Beautiful Winter" by Cristina Sitja Rubio, a story about animals in the winter time.
Grade 3/4 and Grade 10 Collaboration!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
It was an exciting week for Ms. Clarke's Grade 3/4 Class and Ms. Mason's Grade 10 Art Class!! Ms. Clarke and Ms. Mason began this collaboration earlier this year. Ms. Clarke's class used what they learned in Descriptive Writing to describe a "creation" of their choice.
Cooking & Food Preparation Skills
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mr. Parkin's class has been making many different meals so far this year! Last week, they practiced their cutting techniques while making fruit platters for classes throughout the school! What a lucky day for all! AND look at how beautiful the platters were! Great job Mr. Parkin and Grade 6s!
Remembrance Day at Marie Sharpe
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Marie Sharpe honoured Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day on November 10 this year. We held our assembly in the afternoon, and welcomed many students' family members as well. Mrs.
Learning to Crochet
Marie Sharpe Elementary
One of our dedicated Educational Assistants, Ms. Schiemann, has been sharing her talents with a small group of students during lunch break on Tuesdays in our new Crochet Club. While one of the participants waited to be picked up for an appointment, our secretary, Ms.
Collaborating for Halloween Fun
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Skyline/Storefront Alternate
Skyline school and the CCSD Board Office staff, decorated their buildings, dressed up in costume and handed out treats to Marie Sharpe students and staff on Halloween morning.
Gathering with Intent
Skyline/Storefront Alternate
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Skyline Alternate, Storefront, Community Youth Connection, and Marie Sharpe staff gathered together with intent to hear stories, sing songs, and learn from our cultural leader Bill Mansell. A great partnership between schools and community.
PAC Family Fun Night
Marie Sharpe Elementary
The PAC of Marie Sharpe Elementary was well-supported by school staff to host their springtime Family Fun Night last week. Many families came out to this well-attended event to enjoy hot dogs, face-painting, mini golf, and board games. Thank you PAC!
Potato House Partnership
Marie Sharpe Elementary
We are so thankful for the partnership we have with The Potato House who not only teach us valuable lessons, but also keep our bellies full.
Starfish Backpacks
Marie Sharpe Elementary
We are fortunate to once again be partnering with the Williams Lake Rotary Club who provide our school with Starfish Backpacks. These backpacks provide valuable nutrition to families for the weekends.
Coming Together to Support Kids
Marie Sharpe Elementary
We are so fortunate to have dedicated maintenance staff who are committed to supporting our students through rough moments. Here, you can see how our painter, Tana, took her own break time to get a student's bike tire repaired at a our local bike shop (Red Shreds - who offered a free service), then