Halq’emeylem Immersion Preschool (4's)
The Preschool uses a unique curriculum that gives our teachers the tools they need to assist in helping your child reach their full potential. Our curriculum addresses all areas of development, or domains, and Aboriginal culture and language for preschool children:
- Language development
- Literacy
- Cognitive development (math, science, creative arts)
- Social and emotional development
- Approaches to learning
- Physical and health development
- Halq’emeylem (counting, colours, animals, plants, people, cultural events)
Our curriculum incorporates building blocks of early literacy:
- Language development
- Book knowledge and appreciation
- Phonological awareness
- Alphabet recognition
- Print awareness
- Early writing as well as numeracy: Sorting and classifying, Ordering and sorting, Measuring, and Identifying and using shapes
Our curriculum also includes health, safety, nutrition, and character development. Staff from the Seabird Island Band also take part in the Preschool (firemen, nurses, doctors, as well as other early childhood educators.)
The Preschool’s curriculum nurtures the essential elements of life-long learning.
A Speech and Language Pathologist with the Ey Qwál Speech and Language Program provides services within the Preschool Program.
Goal
Our goal is for the Seabird Island Preschool to be a happy, safe, and loving environment for preschool-aged children. Rather than simply operating a preschool, we envision a facility where education, including Aboriginal education, is an essential component of the Preschool where the children are encouraged to reach their full potential in readiness for school and begin a life-long journey of learning.
Am I eligible?
Aboriginal (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) children 4 years old by Dec 31 who are living on reserve. Aboriginal (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) and Non-Aboriginal Children will be accepted if there are seats available, fees may apply, contact us to learn more.
How can I access this service?
For more information about the Preschool, contact:
Carlene Brown, Early Childhood Program Supervisor
Phone: 1-604-796-3463
Fax: 1-604-796-3404
Email: carlenebrown@seabirdisland.ca
Support Our Work
This service and all Seabird Island Band led services welcome donations.
Every donation makes an impact: every dollar helps. All funds donated will go directly to the service and programs of the Seabird Island Band.
Your donation will help First Nations families and support our goals to:
- Improve the health, living standards, and wellbeing of First Nations families,
- Create educational opportunities for First Nations people of all ages and education levels,
- Confront social and economical challenges First Nations people are faced with.
