Welcome to R.J. Hawkey!
At R.J. Hawkey, we are proud of the children who walk through our doors each morning. They are kind, hard-working, generous, and accountable to themselves, to each other, and to their community. They bring unique strengths and gifts that, together, create a school culture where belonging and possibility are at the center. Students strive every day to be Safe, Caring, and Responsible to themselves and to one another. Whether in classrooms, chapels, on the playground, or during school-wide events, we see daily examples of students growing, contributing, and thriving.
Advancing student numeracy and literacy skills
At the heart of our work as a school community is ensuring every student has a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy. These core skills open the doors to all areas of learning and help our students grow as confident, capable learners. By focusing on high-quality, evidence-based instruction and intentional small-group learning, we are ensuring that all students receive the support they need to flourish. Our commitment to systematic instruction in phonics, phonological awareness, and numeracy ensures consistency across classrooms, while school-wide challenges and engaging instructional frameworks like Thinking Classrooms and Number Talks make learning fun and meaningful. By working together, we are not only striving to meet our targets but also building a culture where students see themselves as successful readers, writers, and mathematicians.
At the heart of our work as a school community is ensuring every student has a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy. These core skills open the doors to all areas of learning and help our students grow as confident, capable learners. By focusing on high-quality, evidence-based instruction and intentional small-group learning, we are ensuring that all students receive the support they need to flourish. Our commitment to systematic instruction in phonics, phonological awareness, and numeracy ensures consistency across classrooms, while school-wide challenges and engaging instructional frameworks like Thinking Classrooms and Number Talks make learning fun and meaningful. By working together, we are not only striving to meet our targets but also building a culture where students see themselves as successful readers, writers, and mathematicians.
Building future ready students
Teaching and learning at R.J. Hawkey is not only about academic achievement, but also about preparing students for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. By integrating real-world connections into classroom learning, we are helping students understand how the skills they practice today will serve them in the future. Through career-related projects, student interest surveys, and the use of portfolios, we are giving students opportunities to discover their passions and reflect on how these align with possible career pathways. Guest speakers, role models, and passion projects further enrich these experiences, sparking curiosity and showing students that their future possibilities are both exciting and within reach. This goal is about empowering students to see the value of their learning and to imagine the unique contributions they can make in the world.
Teaching and learning at R.J. Hawkey is not only about academic achievement, but also about preparing students for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. By integrating real-world connections into classroom learning, we are helping students understand how the skills they practice today will serve them in the future. Through career-related projects, student interest surveys, and the use of portfolios, we are giving students opportunities to discover their passions and reflect on how these align with possible career pathways. Guest speakers, role models, and passion projects further enrich these experiences, sparking curiosity and showing students that their future possibilities are both exciting and within reach. This goal is about empowering students to see the value of their learning and to imagine the unique contributions they can make in the world.
Creating inclusive, engaging, healthy learning opportunities for all students
Equally important is our goal of building a school environment where every student feels included, engaged, and valued. When students feel connected to their school community, they are more motivated to learn and more likely to thrive socially and emotionally. Opportunities such as personal interest inventories, service projects, and student-led clubs give students a voice and a sense of belonging. These experiences allow them to contribute meaningfully to their school and community, developing leadership, teamwork, and responsibility along the way. By intentionally creating spaces for students to share their interests and strengths, we are fostering an environment where every child feels seen and celebrated. This goal speaks to our shared belief that student well-being, engagement, and inclusion are essential for success both inside and outside the classroom.
Equally important is our goal of building a school environment where every student feels included, engaged, and valued. When students feel connected to their school community, they are more motivated to learn and more likely to thrive socially and emotionally. Opportunities such as personal interest inventories, service projects, and student-led clubs give students a voice and a sense of belonging. These experiences allow them to contribute meaningfully to their school and community, developing leadership, teamwork, and responsibility along the way. By intentionally creating spaces for students to share their interests and strengths, we are fostering an environment where every child feels seen and celebrated. This goal speaks to our shared belief that student well-being, engagement, and inclusion are essential for success both inside and outside the classroom.
Thank you for walking alongside us in this learning journey, and for supporting our community with your time, care, and insight. Together, we can ensure that R.J. Hawkey remains a place where children are known, nurtured, and inspired to learn and lead.
In partnership,
Susan Noble, Principal
Anne-Marie Czember, Assistant Principal