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Location and contact sənsisyustən House of Learning 1920 Quail Lane Westbank, BC  V4T 2H3 T 250 768 2802 | E-mail

JOB OPPORTUNITY - PRINCIPAL 

sənsisyustən House of Learning is currently recruiting a full-time Principal position. The Principal is responsible for the development and management of school administrative and education policies, curriculum development and delivery, student learning, supervision, evaluation and development of school employees and the management of the school building and facilities. To apply, click here. 

NEW YEAR, NEW SCHOOL!

The newly renovated and expanded sənsisyustən House of Learning is now accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year. 

sənsisyustən House of Learning is a Group 2 Independent Elementary School providing BC curriculum with integrated syilx perspectives. 

What We Offer!

Everyone Welcome

Although sənsisyustən is a private school, it is open to all students whether they are aboriginal, or non-aboriginal living on or off reserve. We collaborate with School District 23 and other First Nation schools, working toward offering all students opportunities to share and build capacity together.

Small Class Sizes

sənsisyustən offers small class sizes that offer students more one on one teacher time. Teacher student ratio is approximately 1:18. 

Outdoor Classrooms

The newly renovated building offers outdoor classrooms and learning opportunities that provide students with unique ways to connect with education. 

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Students gain direct practical experience working with elders and educators. 

Intigrated syilx Language & Culture

A wonderful balance of current BC curriculum and Okanagan Language and culture is taught in every grade. 

Hot Breakfast & Lunch Program

Our hot breakfast and lunch program is offered to ensure students have nutritious food that provides energy and allows them to focus at school.

Cultural Field Trips

Field trips such as tea picking, gathering sage, and digging bitter root teach traditional syilx cultural beliefs and build understanding. 

Grades We Teach

• Kindergarten: Full Day
• Grades 1-5: Full Day

Our Mission

Mission

sənsisyustən delivers a superior, highly flexible, learner-centered education enriched by syilx teachings, language, and culture.

Sensisyusten newsletters and calendars

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	June 2019 Newsletter	2.29 Mb
	miktu?tin 2019 Calendar May	109.35 Kb
	May 2019 Newsletter	2.71 Mb
	sp'it'emten 2019 Calendar April	105.04 Kb
	peckitan 2019 Calendar March	344.38 Kb
	March 2019 Newsletter	1.93 Mb
	sknir'mn 2019 Calendar February	102.26 Kb
	February 2019 Newsletter	2.47 Mb
	spaqtan 2019 Calendar January	106.36 Kb
	December 2018 Newsletter	2.45 Mb
	smik'wtgn 2018 Calendar December	115.29 Kb
	Ketc'ac'alten 2018 Calendar November	2.46 Mb
	sk'aytan 2018 Calendar October	137.27 Kb
	October 2018 Newsletter	2.42 Mb
	sk'glwistgn 2018 Calendar September	105.76 Kb
	2018 Welcome Back	146.99 Kb

Related Links

Brochure

Registration information

Parent handbook

Annual calendar

Staff contact list

Expansion & Renovation