School Philosophy

We are committed to making a measurable difference at John D. Bracco by focusing on student academic achievement while building positive relationships with every student.

As a school community, our staff and students have identified with the 6 Pillars of John D Bracco that support lasting relationships:

CITIZENSHIP
COURAGE
DIGNITY
INTEGRITY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY

We believe in providing a wide range of learning experiences for students to develop 21st century competencies in academics, arts, athletics, and attitudes. We value our diversity in world views, cultures, languages, and student leadership programs. Also by way of extra curricular activities nurture leadership skills and community service. We strive to engage all students in performance base learning through various venues:

Scientific Experiments - Spagetti Bridge Building, Diarama's, Waste Management, Telus World of Science
Annual 5 km "Adam's" run (Terry Fox)
Career Fair Day
Clareview Library & Recreation Centre
Grade 9 "Party Program" (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) is a clinical reality awareness
National Indigenous Awareness Week (Wear an Orange Shirt Day)
Mental Health Month
Rememberance Day
Fine Arts Night
Taste of John D Bracco (tasting of different cultural foods)