Welcome to Eliza Van Bibber School
Eliza Van Bibber School is located on the Traditional Territory of the Selkirk First Nation.
We take the honour and responsibility to learn the history and understand the cultural values of this nation, and it’s Northern Tutchone peoples who have lived in this region for time immemorial. We thank Selkirk First Nation for all they have done, and continue to do, for this place we call home.
Important Information
At Eliza Van Bibber School, we believe in connection to culture and community.
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Literacy
Eliza Van Bibber is working to improve Literacy by grounding instruction and professional development in assessment data. The instructional approach follows the UFLI program. Encouragement and engagement in literacy will be supported through book nights, author talks, reading challenges, and a book project with Northern Tutchone.
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Numeracy
Numeracy growth at Eliza Van Bibber is built on collaborative learning, including multi-age peer mentorship, grade-specific professional development, and utilizing assessment data to drive instruction.
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Whole child
Eliza Van Bibber is focusing on social emotional learning through safe spaces and student wellness. Work to strengthen sense of belonging and identity includes Elder recognition as well as family and community engagement.
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Land & language
The vision for land and language integration at Eliza Van Bibber includes language revitalization efforts, Forest Fridays and seasonal camps and monthly Elder visits.