Inspired by Pope Francis’ synodal process, the CDSBEO Multi-year Strategic plan for 2025-2030 is a product of deep listening and extensive consultations. Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of synodality, which calls for the Church to be more inclusive, participatory, and missionary. This process involves listening to all members of the Church community, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Embracing these principles and using the synodal process as a basis for our work, we gathered data from parents, staff, and students to inform our strategic plan. This inclusive and reflective journey has allowed us to understand the diverse needs and aspirations of our community, enabling us to craft a strategic plan that is both responsive and visionary. 

Deep listening, a core element of the synodal process, is integral to our approach to learning and teaching within our schools and classrooms. By truly hearing and understanding the diverse voices we can better support the academic and personal growth of all members of our community. This commitment to deep listening and responding to the needs of our learners reflects our mission for holistic education. Furthermore, a focus on deep listening ensures that students engage with their education on a profound level with a goal to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. In short, we co-create the conditions for the common good in our schools, our community and our society.  

Our strategic plan is built upon four key priorities which emerged from the consultation: To Belong, To Believe, To Nurture, To Learn. While these pillars are interwoven, three of them serve as the basis upon which learning takes place. We believe that when students belong, they also believe, and are given the opportunity to nurture their God given talents to learn and thrive.  

These priorities, which guide the CDSBEO in responding to the needs of our learners, form the basis of measurable actions which are outlined in this Multi-year Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. 

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