Our Vision
“All children are gifts of the Creator and as such they are sacred beings to be, treated with the necessary dignity and respect. The whole community is involved in the education of the children, an education that is holistic and that reflects on the culture and values of the Woodland Cree.”
Learning is a Life-long process that extends beyond the classroom setting of the school. The Woodland Cree Elders are the holders of the wisdom and knowledge of the, Woodland Cree. They are an integral part of the educational program. Through the Elders, the families and the community and the schools will establish a strong cultural and language program. This traditional aspect of an education is essential for the establishment of a strong sense of identity.
The formal education setting will stress the necessary academics so as to prepare the students for their future, whether it is traditional pursuits, post-secondary, or the, trades and technologies. Students will have all of the necessary prerequisite skills to pursue their dreams.
Children at all levels need to be challenged and must have the opportunity to succeed. As such, programming will be appropriate to the- level and needs of each student.
An integrated approach and inter-agency involvement is necessary to provide a balanced approach to education that addresses the four aspects of self — the mental, the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual. This will result in a holistic setting that allows all students to succeed in a spirit of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.
Our Mission
The schools of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation will strive to maintain dignity and respect of each and every student. This will be accomplished through appropriate programming in both the traditional and contemporary aspects. To achieve this goal, a holistic and integrated approach is necessary. This will be achieved through the following;
The culture of students will be emphasized through the teachings of the Woodland Cree language and culture and teaching of the treaties.
Elders are the first teachers and the keepers of the wisdom and knowledge. As such, there will be an Elders component.
There will be an emphasis on Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts at all levels of the formal school setting.
Respect is the reciprocal, and as such it extends from the staff to the students and the students to the staff.
Programming will be adjusted to meet the needs of all students including academic and special needs programming.
In-service is a necessary component of the school program.
Parental involvement is a necessary component for a successful education.
An inter-agency approach will be used to enhance and sustain the in-school program.
The values of the Woodland Cree will be emphasized.