Branton School
The school was named after William A. Branton who served the Calgary Board of Education as both architect and building superintendent from 1911 to 1956, when he retired. A native of Spalding, England, Branton came to Calgary in 1905 at the age of 16 where he found employment in the construction industry. From 1908 to 1910 he attended Brandon College in Manitoba, and in 1911 he joined the school board under the late Hugh McClellan, then building superintendent. In 1912, Mr. Branton became his assistant and eight years later rose to the position of building superintendent and architect; positions he held until his retirement. He was responsible for the construction of 60 plus schools during his tenure.
Our Beliefs
Branton Philosophy
We are committed to improving total individual development within our community of learners. Branton recognizes the unique needs of junior high students as they begin to make the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Branton Vision Statement
At Branton, students strive for individual excellence. All individuals are encouraged to become responsible, autonomous learners; we provide a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment in which individual needs are carefully respected and met.
Branton Statement of Purpose
Our purpose is to develop and nurture a functional fluency in the French language so that students can further their studies with their chosen language. Teachers at Branton also expose students to the rich French-Canadian culture and history which inhabits the fabric of our country.
Branton School Culture
Self-Concept
The school facilitates the acquisition of a positive self-concept through successful experiences which encourage student pride in their accomplishments and efforts. The school should enhance self-concept through effective discipline and continuous positive feedback.
Environment
The school provides a warm, caring, and safe environment, which encourages a sense of pride, ownership, and accomplishment. Education is a shared responsibility, with parents, students, and teachers working toward common goals. The school should provide and encourage unique opportunities and experiences beyond the school setting to enhance individual growth.
Learning Process
The school will:
- encourage learning as a lifelong, participatory thinking process wherein students develop a love and ownership for their own learning
- foster critical and creative thinking
- facilitate the development of the whole child by recognizing individual needs and learning styles
- promote the acquisition of practical living skills relevant to the outside world
- emphasize achievement in all areas. The school provides and encourages the development of social skills, leadership skills, and responsible citizenship.
Branton School at a Glance
- Branton is a dynamic and energetic learning environment with an excellent reputation for success academically, athletically, within the performing arts, practical arts and, a rich and varied extracurricular experience. We as a staff are committed to total individual development and hope each year is a rewarding and successful one for our students.
- Branton is a team of learners, leaders and friends where everyone counts. Through actions, words and attitudes, we will try to cooperate through honest and genuine communication. Everyone at Branton is bound by a code of rights and responsibilities called "Tiger Talk" which emphasizes: equality, respect, friendship, safety, accountability, community.
- Our program includes an emphasis on performing and practical arts. We provide an emphasis on technology. The school is wired for Intranet/Internet, operates electronic cataloguing and retrieval in the library, and is integrating the use of technology into all instructional areas: performing arts includes band and drama; CTF courses include construction technologies design, foods, fashion, technical theatre, information processing, graphics, photography, and electronic publishing.
Our School's Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
We are committed to acknowledging and supporting the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action specific to education. Our school, along with all CBE schools, made a Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action, on June 21, we renewed our commitment.
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School Development Plan
Each year, our school prepares a development plan with input from teachers, school staff, students and parents. We review many sources of data, including report cards, provincial achievement test results and school surveys. Based on this information, we create our plan identifying targeted areas for growth. Our school development plan is not meant to represent all of the work that takes place in our school, but rather it focuses on specific areas for improvement.
View Our School Development Plan | 2024-2025
School Improvement Results Report
Our school also prepares a results plan, which looks at our previous school year. It shows our students’ achievement and progress in meeting the goals and outcomes as set out by the CBE and Alberta Education, outlines some of the highlights of our school development plan and gives an overview of our school. You can look on the CBE website for system-wide results.