Denetia Elementary

About

Denetia Elementary is located at PO Box 40, Lower Post, BC V0C 1W0. Denetia School is a K–7 school in Lower Post, described as B.C.’s most northern school, serving students together as one class (noted as 12 students as of 2011). The school’s P.A.C.E.S. program (Personal Achievement Cultural Experiential Skills) aims to combine traditional local Aboriginal language, culture, and traditions with hands-on learning experiences that are engaging and personally relevant. The school also emphasizes partnering with parents and the community to provide the best educational experience possible.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Stikine)

Education language: Denetia School describes integrating traditional local Aboriginal language into learning, and notes staffing that includes a Student Aide/Kaska Instructor. The sources do not explicitly state the main language(s) used for core instruction or describe an English Language Learning (ELL) program.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: N/A

Phone: 250 779-3381

Email: graham.muncaster@sd87.bc.ca

Principal: Graham Muncaster

Education Languages

Denetia School describes integrating traditional local Aboriginal language into learning, and notes staffing that includes a Student Aide/Kaska Instructor. The sources do not explicitly state the main language(s) used for core instruction or describe an English Language Learning (ELL) program.

Programs and Services

**Indigenous language and cultural learning (P.A.C.E.S.)** Denetia School’s P.A.C.E.S. (Personal Achievement Cultural Experiential Skills) program is designed to blend traditional local Aboriginal language, culture, and traditions with hands-on, experiential learning. The school also notes having a Student Aide/Kaska Instructor as part of its staffing. **Music** The school lists a Secretary/Music Instructor as part of the school staff.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s purpose emphasizes working in partnership with parents and the community to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. Its mission highlights making learning fun, connecting daily with students, caring for students unconditionally, and being positive role models and learning coaches. The school’s values include courage and humility, open communication, compassion and understanding, dedication and commitment to improve skills, and striving to understand others’ points of view with trust and respect.