overview
Roll On Mini
Prince of Wales Mini School is a district enrichment program offered by the Vancouver School Board. The school was established in 1973 in order to meet the academic and social needs of highly motivated students.
The PW Mini community is a close-knit group of students, teachers, and parents, all of us with the same goal in mind: to help students become their best.
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Our students are self-motivated and enthusiastic. They enjoy the challenges and rewards of an enriched program. Each class is defined by hard work and camaraderie.
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Our parents are supportive and involved. Many parents play an active role in our school community by volunteering as guest speakers, Parent Advisory Committee members, fundraising coordinators, trip chaperones, and even performers. Periodic parent meetings are well attended.
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Our teachers bring a wide variety of progressive teaching skills and methods to the classroom. They are committed to providing a variety of enrichment opportunities for PW Mini students. They have actively developed their teaching practice to meet the needs of academically capable students.
We encourage students to develop as well-rounded individuals — to find an appropriate balance of academic, athletic, artistic, and social pursuits.
PURPOSE
The purpose of Prince of Wales Mini School is to create a positive learning environment where students are challenged to excel in a broad range of subjects. We offer an intellectually rigorous academic curriculum, as well as exposure to a wide variety of enrichment activities and leadership opportunities. Our ultimate goal is to help students grow into their best selves: kind, curious, driven, and creative, with a commitment to their communities.
SCHOOL MOTTO: Omnis partis referret (Latin for "All the pieces matter")
VISION: Our graduates will be recognized for their character, intellect, and action.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Honesty Respect Responsibility Compassion
“I think the purpose of the Mini is to create a space where we feel comfortable to push ourselves socially, academically, and personally.”
Truly a "mini" school.
Our Mini School occupies a self-contained building on the grounds adjacent to Prince of Wales Secondary School. The building includes four classrooms, a science lab, two computer labs, an office, a student lounge, and a small gymnasium. All students at Prince of Wales Mini School are considered part of Prince of Wales Secondary School (~100 meters from PW Mini School). They have full access to teams, clubs, facilities, and events in the Main School.
“The benefits of this school were obvious from day one through to graduation. An excellent place for students needing greater challenge.”