
École Whitehorse Elementary School
WELCOME TO ÉWES
Welcome to École Whitehorse Elementary School. We are a Kindergarten to Grade 7 French Immersion school. Please explore our site to find out more about us. Bienvenue!
2022-2023 Important Dates
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August 22: First Day of School 8:25
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September 5: Labour Day - no school
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September 28, 29: Professional Development Days - no school
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September 30: National Truth and Reconciliation Day - no school
"Ensemble Sensible"

School Philosophy
One of the key goals in an elementary school is to establish a positive learning environment that places emphasis on the continuous development of the child. We recognize the importance of our role in developing, within students, the foundations for life-long learning.
Our Vision...
ENGLISH:
In our French Immersion learning community, we work towards our full potential as engaged life-long learners and caring global citizens.
EN FRANÇAIS:
Dans notre communauté d’apprentissage d’immersion française, nous travaillons pour atteindre notre plein potentiel en tant qu’apprenants à vie engagés et citoyens du monde responsables.
SOUTHERN TUTCHONE:
Dáh kêtsʼádan kų̀ shäw yû, French kʼè ketsʼádan,
• ye kwàdúchʼą̀l ka ʼi ghą́ ʼajetsedúdlà nên,
• lhų̀ tsʼàtläw ʼa kenúdan ghàuch’ę̀l,
• kà dáhkhwań dáh nân kʼànútà shį̀.
School Mission...
ENGLISH:
We support life-learning by:
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Having high expectations for academic achievement
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Providing challenging, stimulating environments and creative experiences
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Encouraging independence, perseverance, risk taking and self-awareness
We care for ourselves, our community and our world by:
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Being safe and respectful
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Accepting and celebrating ourselves and others
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Cooperating as leaders and team members
EN FRANÇAIS:
Nous supportons l’apprentissage à vie en:
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ayant de hautes attentes pour le rendement académique
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offrant un environnement stimulant qui encourage les défis et les expériences créatrices
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encourageant l’indépendance, la persévérance, la prise de risques et la conscience de soi
Nous prenons soin de nous-mêmes, de notre communauté et de notre monde en:
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étant prudent et respectueux
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nous acceptant et célébrant nous-mêmes et les autres
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coopérant comme leaders et membres d’équipe