Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary

About

Sḵ́aadg̱aa Naay Elementary School is located at PO Box 1252, 500 Skidegate Heights, Skidegate, BC V0T 1S1. It is part of School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii). The school shares updates with families through its website and embedded Facebook feed, including operational notices such as bus and weather-related information.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Haida Gwaii)

Education language: The school lists a Haida Language Teacher on staff, indicating Haida language learning is available at the school. The sources do not state the core language(s) used to teach the full curriculum, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual instruction program.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 559-8889

Email: snoffice@sd50.bc.ca

Principal: William Bedard

Education Languages

The school lists a Haida Language Teacher on staff, indicating Haida language learning is available at the school. The sources do not state the core language(s) used to teach the full curriculum, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual instruction program.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education The school’s staff list includes a Learning Resource Teacher, a Special Education Resource Teacher, multiple Education Assistants, and a School Counsellor. The district’s Student Services page describes how Learning Resource Teachers and Special Education Resource Teachers support classroom teams, collaborate with families and school-based teams, and help develop and monitor student support plans. Speech and language services A Speech and Language Pathologist is listed on the school staff team. Early learning The school lists a StrongStart Coordinator, an Early Learning Coordinator, and a Seamless Day Facilitator among its staff. Indigenous education support An Indigenous Resource Worker is listed on staff. Library The school lists a CST/SERT/Librarian role and also notes an Education Assistant/CUPE Librarian. Food program support A Food Coordinator is listed on staff.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district provides a transportation page with general guidance for families, including arriving 5 minutes prior to scheduled bus pick-up. The school also posts bus operation updates (e.g., cancellations and weather-related delays) through its website’s embedded Facebook feed.