Netsilik School

Netsilik School in Taloyoak, Nunavut, Canada, serves a population of about 300 students from Kindergarten up to grade 12, as well as a preschool program funded by Aboriginal Headstart Canada which has approximately 40 students.[1] The school was built in the 1970s[2] and the current principal, Gina Pizzo, was named as one of Canada's outstanding principals in 2012.[1] The preschool program, up to grade 3, provides Inuktitut immersion, and a 60/40% Inuktitut/English program in the higher grades.

Netsilik School
Address
Box 9

, ,
Canada
Coordinates69°32′19″N 93°31′55″W
Information
MottoCulture, Tradition and Learning
Founded1972
School boardKitikmeot School Operations
SuperintendentJonathan Bird
PrincipalGina Pizzo
GradesKindergarten to 12
Enrollmentapprox. 315 (August, 2010)
LanguageInuktitut and English
Colour(s)Blue and White
MascotSeal
Team nameSeals
Websitewww.polarnet.ca/~netsilik/

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