haahuupayak School - Student Handbook 2006/2007

Mission Statement

At haahuupayak, it is our goal to provide an education that meets the needs of today in a manner consistent with nuuchahnulth cultural teachings. haahuupa means continuous teaching with care, and at haahuupayak children are guided to meet their potential, while gaining knowledge and appreciation of their culture.

Goals and Objectives

• haahuupayak will provide education that focuses on the intellectual, the spiritual, the physical and the emotional needs of student so that they can develop into whole people.
• Moral and ethical values consistent with the teachings of our Elders.
• haahuupayak school must prepare our students to participate with competence in both the kuus and non-kuus worlds, and to appreciate the merits of both.
• haahuupayak school will strive to protect the integrity of the individual, foster mutual respect between staff and students, and obtain the input and involvement of the community.
• prepare students to be responsive to the social, political and economic realities of the community so that they may assume productive and responsible roles in society.
• to provide every student with knowledge of basic academic skills which will serve as a foundation for future endeavors and life long learning.
• the resources of curriculum, staff, students, community and environment will be utilized to assist each student to attain their potential.

nuuchahnulth studies

nuuchahnulth studies are a key component of haahuupayak school. We are committed to teaching that language and culture so that students will be proud of their heritage. An important part of the program is the teaching of songs and dances and we encourage any parents who wish to participate to come to the school. We are also going to teach some integrated units this year that will be built around concepts from nuuchahnuulth studies so that students are not only taught the vocabulary but are also taught the culture and traditions surrounding the activity. This will help students see a use for the language and will encourage them to speak it in normal activities.

School Calendar (2009-10)

***Please note that the year schedule is tentative. It will match the SD 70 Professional Developement Schedule

Day Schedule

School Hours

Emergency School Closures

If school is to be cancelled due to inclement weather conditions or for any other reason, notice will be broadcast on The PEAK 93.3 FM and you will be contacted by telephone if possible.