Band School

Principal	Angie Sterling

Secretary	Kathy Shackelly

Address:	#201 Horn Rd.
Mailing Address:	#181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone:	(250) 378-5527
Fax: School Hours	(250) 378-6389 9:00am- 3:00pm

Our mission…

“Our school, in partnership with family and community, will develop each students intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical well being within the context of Nle?kepmx culture and provincial curriculum.”

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What is the Band School?

The Band School is a learning facility where First Nations children have an opportunity to learn about their unique cultural heritage while obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for life in a multicultural society. The People, the Land and the Culture are integral components in the education of the students.

As an independent school, the Band School follows the BC Curriculum. Their teachers not only have their BC Teaching Certificates, but have knowledge and deep appreciation of First Nations cultures.

Why Should I/My Child Attend?

It provides the students with an opportunity to gain cultural knowledge and pride while meeting the BC Curriculum requirements
Smaller class sizes allows for more interaction between teachers and students
Bus services can accomodate the transportation needs of students both on and off reserve
Full time Kindergarten & half time Nursery is available
School Supplies is provided
Fully qualified staff
New Facility including full gymnasium, large playing field, computer lab and close to Lower Nicola, Merritt, the natural environment and band resources such as the arena.

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The new school building opened December 5, 2002 located on Shulus Reserve.

Associated Documents

	Document Name Description	Size
	Registration Notice Registration notice for Headstart to Grade 6	939.5 Kb