Gulf Islands School District Programs
Aboriginal Education
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Aboriginal Education in School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) is dedicated to supporting the success of Aboriginal learners in our school district, as well as promoting a deep awareness of Aboriginal culture and history among all students.
Apprenticeship Program
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Secondary School Apprenticeship is a program that provides students in Grades 10 to 12 the opportunity to start an apprenticeship while completing secondary school. Some students have the skills to begin an apprenticeship while they are in high school. Many are already working in a trade and need only to formalize their relationship with their employer.
Connecting Generations Program
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The purpose of the Connecting Generations Program is to build bridges between the school and the community by bringing together youth with adults, including seniors, for face-to-face conversations about a shared interest, skill, or life experience. LivingLinks is the database of adults and youth who are enthusiastic about meeting people whose paths they might not ordinarily cross.
Early Learning Programs
SD 64 provides Early Learning programs on all Gulf Islands. Early Learning for Families (ELF) Strong Start BC programs run on Salt Spring at Salt Spring Elementary and Fulford Elementary schools and on Galiano, Mayne, Pender and Saturna. These are free, drop in programs for children, 0-5 yr. old with a parent or caregiver, under the direction of an Early Childhood Educator. Parent Child Mother Goose programs are held at Fernwood Elementary and Mayne School.
French Programs
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“...Canada will benefit greatly by having a large number of bilingual citizens, (but) don’t have your children learn French for the good of the country – do it for the good of your children. They, as I did, will say merci for it later.” Steve MacKinnon, politician and graduate of Late French Immersion, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning (GICEL)
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Gulf Islands International Program
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The Gulf Islands Program has become one of the most popular international programs in Canada. With a commitment to diversity, limits on number of students from any one country, and an enrolment cap, our students are guaranteed a quality Canadian educational experience as well as a truly international experience in one of the most unique and beautiful communities in Canada.
Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA)
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Imagine developing your exceptional acting, dancing, or musical skills while living in one of the most beautiful and vibrant rural communities in the world. Imagine enjoying access to professional facilities, a talented team of educational professionals and a community renowned for its wholehearted support of the arts...
Learning Design Partners (LDP)
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Learning Design Partners is a small home based program situated within a school community on Salt Spring Island. We focus on community, nature and the arts, support and encourage diverse learning paths, flexible programming, strong relationships, multi-age groupings and connections, a child-centred and collaborative approach to learning, and an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Saturna Ecological Education Centre (SEEC)
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The Saturna Ecological Education Centre (SEEC) is an experiential, place-based ecological learning centre on beautiful Saturna Island, British Columbia.
Gulf Islands Families Together Society (GIFTS)
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Families formed GIFTS to ensure their sons and daughters were supported to participate in activities of their choice in the community. Support Workers provide assistance and training to individuals to help them develop living skills and participate in employment, volunteer or recreation activities.