Spec. Ed & Student Support Team

Dept. Head: Stephen Wickens

The Student Success Team at Westminster is dedicated to supporting students academically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. By offering personalized one-on-one sessions and small group academic assistance, the team helps students build essential skills in organization, time management, and emotional well-being. They provide access to additional resources and connections within the school community, including snacks and school supplies to help students thrive in their educational journey.

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The Learning Support Team works closely with students who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure they receive tailored academic support. This includes providing quiet spaces for tests & assignments, as well as fostering organization and time management skills. The Learning Support Room is a welcoming environment designed to empower every student’s academic success.

Student Support at Westminster connects students with settlement workers, social workers, and attendance counselors, offering comprehensive support for social, emotional, and attendance-related challenges. By addressing the holistic needs of students, the Team ensures that each individual has access to essential resources and a pathway to success.

Whether it is assisting with academic challenges, building life skills, or providing emotional support, the Student Success Team at Westminster is committed to helping every student reach their full potential.

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Student Support Team Testimonials

“The support rooms are a place to feel safe and calm. I know that the staff will help me the best way they can. It’s a great environment to get help with assignments and use the tech”.
- Grade 12 student

“Student Success staff make me feel safe, comfortable, and welcome. They listen to me without judgment and this room makes me feel happy”.
- Grade 11 student

“Resource and SST means that I have a place to see caring adults each and every school day”.

“There are lots of caring adults in Resource that help me without judgment”.
- Grade 12 student

“There is less pressure than in the classrooms so I can get the support that I need at my own pace”.
- Grade 11 student

“They helped me figure out my classes and work when I started here in grade nine”.
- Grade 9 student

“When I am having trouble with things, I go there for the help. The teachers there help me figure out my assignments and projects and talk to my teachers for me”.
- Grade 10 student