Takhini Elementary School

Welcome to Takhini Elementary School!

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​Takhini Elementary acknowledges and celebrates that we operate our school on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

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School Calendar

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Takhini Elementary School

School Growth Plan

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    Literacy

    Our goal is to support learners in developing strong literacy skills while fostering an understanding and appreciation of First Nation culture and values. We aim for students to connect with stories, oral traditions, and written language that reflect their cultural heritage. By embedding local cultural content into reading and writing activities, utilizing culturally relevant texts, and engaging community members as storytellers and resources, we will nurture both literacy proficiency and cultural identity. Students will become confident readers and writers who honor and incorporate First Nation perspectives every day.

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    Numeracy

    Our aim is to enhance learners' numeracy skills in ways that are meaningful within their cultural context. We seek to incorporate land-based activities, local examples, and culturally relevant scenarios into mathematics instruction. This approach will help students see the relevance of numeracy in their daily lives and in caring for their land and community. Ensuring that First Nation values such as respect, community, and harmony are reflected in problem-solving and mathematical activities will foster a sense of engagement and identity for our Learners.

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    Whole Child

    Our goal is to foster the holistic development of each student by nurturing their physical, emotional, social, and cultural well-being. We aim to create a school environment where First Nation culture and values are seamlessly integrated into daily routines, lessons, and interactions. This will be achieved through culturally responsive pedagogy, incorporating local stories, traditions, and teachings into the curriculum, pd, utilizing culturally relevant resources, and designing learning spaces that reflect and celebrate the First Nation heritage.

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    Land & Language

    We aim to strengthen students' connection to their land and cultural identity by integrating local land-based knowledge and language into the curriculum. This approach will support students in understanding their heritage, fostering respect for the land, and developing valuable skills.

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