Education
With a focus on traditional teachings, personal growth and high academic standards at all levels, the Sts’ailes Education Department is a great place to learn and grow.
The Education Department consists of the Sts’ailes Early Education Center, the Sts’ailes Community School and the Sts’ailes Post Secondary/Employment Assistance Services office. The Department has 44 staff serving 186 children and approximately 50 adults in a number of training and education programs.
The Department has enjoyed tremendous success over the past 5 years. The following are highlights of each main program.
Achievements
- The school received provincial First Nations school certification in 2006;
- The Post Secondary/EAS program moved into a new building and has expanded programming opportunities for the communities of Sts’ailes, Lakahahmen (Leq’a:mel), Mission and Scowlitz;
- The daycare continues to grow and is operating at capacity with several unique programs. There are plans to expand the facility by 1600 sq feet in 2010.
Unique Programming
- Age 3: SEEC Staff developed and implemented a program that focuses on literacy and pre-school readiness.
- Kindergarten: Piloted a new learning tool that provides computer-based learning and is supported by Sto:lo Nation Human Resource Development.
- Elementary: the Resource Education program provided enrichment and resource education programs.
Tracking Our High School Graduates
- Our graduates who go on to post secondary institutes make a significant difference to our community and receive funding through the Band. We are able to track their progress through:
- Post secondary courses
- Vocational training through EAS
- Employment at Band level
K-12 Achievements
- The focal point of the academic program is literacy. New programs include Structure of Intellect for K and Gr 1, Reading Mastery for K – 7 and school-wide assessments.
- Students have reached reading levels that meet or exceed provincial expectations.
- Students are learning about their history and identity as Sts’ailes people. Cultural Education incorporates science and social studies curriculum in the primary grades.
- The Incredible Years program provides opportunities for students to make positive life choices.
- Successful Athletics Program, Choir/Music Program, Reading Club, Homework Club and Art Club.
