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February 2026
Health and Well-Being at The Heart of Our Learning Community
At the heart of every thriving learning community is a deep commitment to health and well-being. When students and educators feel safe, valued, and supported, meaningful relationships flourish and learning become truly transformative.
In the PYP (Primary Years Programme), well-being is not an add-on. It is a shared responsibility. As caring members of our community, we nurture physical, social, and emotional balance in ourselves and in one another. We intentionally create environments where kindness is visible, voices are heard, and every individual feels a sense of belonging.
At CPI, our commitment to well-being is woven into the fabric of who we are. It is embedded in our School Success Plan and in our ABAV (Anti-Bullying & Anti-Violence) priorities. Our teaching staff has also participated in a series of workshops on Trauma Informed Education, where we have explored strategies to help students develop their executive functioning skills.
At CPI we strive to:
- Cultivate safe and welcoming learning spaces where every child feels secure and valued
- Provide a purposeful and consistent physical and health education program that supports lifelong healthy habits
- Encourage joyful physical activity both within and beyond the school day
- Foster emotional resilience and strong social connections across our community
One example of the ways we are promoting these commitments is through our School House League Teams, organized by our Physical Education teacher Miss Jillian.
Students are placed into one of four house teams: The Hawks, The Sharks, The Cheetahs, and The Cobras.
Once a student is assigned to a house team, they remain a member of that team until the end of Grade 6. This long-term structure is designed to reinforce a strong sense of belonging, identity, and school spirit.
Each house team includes students from Grades 4, 5, and 6, creating opportunities for students to connect across grade levels. In addition, each grade has 2 captains per team (one male and one female), allowing students to develop leadership skills while supporting and mentoring peers of different ages.
The House League includes a variety of fun, age-appropriate games and sports that are played during some morning and lunch breaks.
The House League objectives are to:
- Build connections across grade levels
- Encourage new friendships
- Foster a strong sense of belonging and community
While friendly competition is part of the experience, this program is not all about winning. Teams will also earn points for sportsmanship, effort, teamwork and cooperation.
In the spirit of inclusivity, and recognizing that participation in the games is optional, everyone is invited to take part as spectators, supporting and cheering on their teams.
To further strengthen team spirit and connection, some teachers and staff members have also joined the House Teams, helping to build a sense of community across the entire school.
Through these commitments, we ensure that well-being remains at the heart of our learning community.