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Mission and Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Valley Collaborative Learning Society (BVCLS) and EdGE Learning Centre endeavour to create a variety of rich and diverse learning opportunities for school-age children.  We do this through mentorship, programs, classes, workshops and community partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We place a high value on activities that are experiential, interest-lead and community-driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our guiding principle is to move away from competition and comparisons, and lean into contribution, collaboration, cooperation and co-creation.  These values aren\u2019t just for our students – our non-profit society collaborates with other local partners on projects to serve our members and our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t wish to duplicate the good work that transpires in our community and local schools.  Instead, we aim to fill the gaps and provide support where we find a need in order to serve learners of all types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EdGE is not a school.  Our learning centre provides enrichment learning opportunities to complement the education choices of your family.  Our programs are open to all – home-learners, private or public school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community and Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A core part of our mission is connecting learners with diverse mentors in our community – we source local mentors who love to share their knowledge and passions. Examples of previous mentor offerings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n