Specialized Programs
CULINARY TECH
"In Culinary Tech classes teach students how to prepare food. Following Safety, Sustainability, Seasons, Growing & Harvesting. We make land and food connections with classroom concepts. Students learn the whole cooking process, from choosing a recipe to preparing the ingredients and finally sharing the food. With the accessibility of 4 well equipped workstations, for 3 students per station. "
Curriculum
Using the High School curriculum from Manitoba, BC allows us to have a complete view on our lesson plan. We have adapted the units delivery to follow the seasons and what our students harvest with other specialized programs. Including and incorporating the Mi'gmaq language.
We also enhance and connect to what student are learning in class, procedural writing, fractions, etc.
Grade levels
Culinary Tech classes teach students from K4 to Grade 8 how to prepare food.
Topics
Family recipes, student ideas, invited guests Bottling and jarring food Harvesting food Sustainability – picking only what you need Herbs and growing station Wall space and labels
Food safety & Health
Students also learn the importance of food safety, including knife safety, handling, storage, etc.
Goals & Values
We want to have our students to have life long lasting cooking skills. Continuing to build their independence in a kitchen outdoor and inside. From choosing their recipes, making health choices in relations with their own needs. Sharing the food as a gathering and generosity pride.
CULTURE
The objective of the culture program at the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School is to learn, implement and promote our Mi’gmaq heritage. Students can expect to utilize ancestral life skills for survival following seasonal traditions through hands-on Mi’gmaq art forms. Students identify plants and animals, compare past and present customs of the Mi’gmaq, and share and exchange acquired knowledge with family members.
The program gives students from Nursery to Middle school the opportunity to grasp traditional concepts and life skills. The teachings acquired are vital to the survival of our Mi’gmaq culture.
LIBRARY
LIFE SKILL
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
"Outdoor education goes far beyond teaching a fixed curriculum with specific criteria and standards. In their time outdoors, children have the opportunity to develop a sense of self and community by connecting to culture, nature and language."
Outdoor Education focuses on Land-Based Learning. The program is directly connected to the community of Listuguj and follows the seasonal opportunities to connect students with hands-on, culturally relevant lessons that reflect the community.
This program provides opportunities, such as year-round fishing and hunting, hide tanning, beekeeping, bow making, foraging, fire making, medicine making, snowshoeing, maple tree tapping, and so much more.
Current Programs:
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Forest Kindergarten (AGS)
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Outdoor Education (Grades 5-8)
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Land-Based Learning (Nursery to Grade 8, Homeroom Teachers)
