Pro Social Skills

This school wide program presents a well-validated technique designed to teach, model, and reinforce the behaviours necessary for effective and satisfying social interaction.  When students interact in a positive way, they develop self-esteem and receive positive responses from peers.  This contributes to positive classroom behaviour which is an important prerequisite to academic growth.  Students have opportunities to practice pro social skills at SAM School which should transfer to the home and community.  Each month features an identified pro social skill and SAM students are encouraged and expected to take ownership of and be accountable for their behaviour.

Monthly Themes

Caught Being Good
This program recognizes and reinforces students’ positive behaviours.  Cards are distributed to students for random acts of kindness, good citizenship, and pro social, positive attitudes.  Winners from each grade level are further recognized with a Caught Being Good T-shirt or they may choose from several other rewards.  As well, their picture is taken with the administration team and is displayed on the Caught Being Good bulletin board.

Student of the Month
Each teacher may nominate one student per month for entry into our draw.  The students nominated for this award exemplify good school citizenship. The Student of the Month is recognized by the staff and students at our monthly assemblies. 

Golden Garbage
Our custodian team appreciates cleanliness and selects one class from each division to receive this important reward.  Clean classrooms enable our custodial staff to accomplish larger jobs on a regular basis.  The award winners proudly display the Golden Garbage trophy in their classroom.

Golden Shoe
This award is presented to a Division 1 classroom that keeps their boot room and coat area tidy.  The Golden Shoe Award is displayed in their classroom.