Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake)
Aglace Chapman Education Centre
Aglace Chapman Education Centre offers programs from Kindergarten to Grade 10 and has approximately 305 students and more than 40 staff. The school offers its students the opportunity to acquire a sound education in a safe and caring environment. School staff and parents/guardians can contribute significantly to a young person’s learning experience, but the primary responsibility for this rests with each individual student.
Aglace Chapman Education Centre emphasizes academics and encourages students to put forth their best efforts. All students are expected to behave in a mature, ageappropriate manner and to be good citizens of the school and community. We encourage teachers to explore outdoor, land-based learning and call on Elders to share traditional knowledge. We encourage you to integrate traditional activities such as cooking, snaring, ice fishing, or collecting firewood for Elders. We discourage hunting, as it is dangerous, but encourage firearm training for kids.
Facilities
- Two Native language teachers: one for Grades JK-3 and another for Grades 4-8
- Offers cultural and traditional events and outings
- Provides a daily breakfast program for students
- Infrastructure includes a school gymnasium, a well-stocked library, a computer room with new flat-screen computers, a home economics room, a science lab, and an outdoor rink and indoor arena
- Provides computers and smart boards in almost every classroom
- Has multiple school buses to provide on-reserve bus transportation for all students
Aglace Chapman Education Centre’s long-term goals:
- To help students acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitude needed to continue their education, or find employment and become self-sufficient
- To continue to promote Aboriginal language and culture in order to help students honour and take pride in their heritage. To develop programs that will encourage the participation of parents/guardians and the community.
- To encourage values and attitudes that reflect love, caring and compassion for all living beings.
- To fully implement Kwayaciiwin curricula and Ontario Secondary School Curriculum where available.
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