Indigenous Education

Hello! Weyt-kp! kiʔsuʔk kyukyit! Tawnshi!

Posted on Oct 5 2021

Windermere Elementary School is on the traditional territory of both the Shuswap and the Ktunaxa people. WES Aboriginal Education Support Worker Ms. Riva Stevens250-342-6640Days at school: Tuesday…

2021

June 21, 2021

Posted on Jun 21 2021

Students and staff recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day with some exciting events.  The school was welcomed by our AESW Ms. Stevens who recognized the sacred territory of the Secwepemc and Ktunaxa…

April 15, 2021

Posted on Apr 15 2021

Our sixth virtual assembly will he held on Tuesday April 27th.  The sacred principle classes have been exploring/discussing for the month of April has been TRUTH- being honest within ourselves…

March 8, 2021

Posted on Mar 8 2021

We had another successful virtual assembly recognizing the positive ways students have exemplified the Sacred Teaching of Love in our school!  Congrats to our recipients.  Ms. Steven's was able to support…

February 18, 2021

Posted on Feb 18 2021

Our fifth virtual assembly will he held on Monday March 8th.  The sacred principle classes have been exploring/discussing for the months of February and going into March has been LOVE- being…

February 5, 2021

Posted on Feb 5 2021

A great learning opportunity (done online) from a member of the Secwepemc band!  What a great way to explore Science from an Indigenous knowledge keeper.  Please read the description below:   

January 25, 2021

Posted on Jan 25 2021

Happy new Year!  Our fourth virtual assembly will he held on Monday January 25th, 2021.  The sacred principle classes have been exploring/discussing for the Month of January has been Courage -…

2020

December 7, 2020

Posted on Dec 7 2020

Our third virtual assembly will he held on Monday December 7th. The sacred principle classes have been exploring/discussing for the Month of November and into December has been Honesty - being true…

November 20, 2020

Posted on Nov 20 2020

Students were busy doing some beading with Ms. Stevens!  Using a traditional beading block, students got to learn how to create intricate artwork using a traditional method of construction.  An excellent…

November 2, 2020

Posted on Nov 2 2020

Our second virtual assembly will be held on Monday November 2nd. The sacred principle classes have been exploring the month of October has been Humility - the action of being humble.  

October 18, 2020

Posted on Oct 18 2020

​Student Representative to the Indigenous Education Council on the Territories of The Ktunaxa and Secwepemc The School District and its Indigenous Partners in Education are seeking two interested individuals…

October 5, 2020

Posted on Oct 5 2020

Our first recognition assembly of the year! The sacred principle classes have been exploring the month of September has been Respect - We take of Ourselves, We take care of Others, and we Take care…

District Notice

Online engagement dates

Each year, as part of a continuous improvement cycle, Rocky Mountain School District develops an operational plan that outlines the goals and strategies that will be the focus of the work for the upcoming year. This plan is guided by the current 4-year strategic plan using a variety of student data as the foundation for decision making, schools develop school success plans that identifies targets for improving student learning.

Join the District online to hear more about the draft 2024-25 Operational Plan.


April 30 at 10-11am

May 1 at 7-8pm

May 10 at 1-2pm

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