Eliza Van Bibber School
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.
Growth Plan
At Eliza Van Bibber School, we believe in connection to culture and community.
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Literacy
Eliza Van Bibber works to improve literacy outcomes through the use of science-based reading strategies and culturally inclusive approaches. We value play as part of literacy development.
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Numeracy
Eliza Van Bibber, numeracy is delivered in a targeted, comprehensive, and culturally-inclusive way. We value play as part of numeracy development.
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Whole child
Eliza Van Bibber, we believe in a holistic approach to learning. Our staff are informed by current literature on neuroscience and its influence on learning, emotions, and the body. We focus on our learners' strengths, abilities, and interests, thereby creating a safe space in which they can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Land & language
We lift up cultural practices, traditional languages, and on the land learning at Eliza Van Bibber. We listen to and learn from our elders.
School Calendar
Eliza Van Bibber School
Our calendar is structured to reflect cultural ways of knowing and doing.
The school year starts in early August and we have multiple extended breaks throughout the year to to spend time with their families while engaged in cultural activities.
Welcome to the 2024/2025 school year
​Welcome to the 2024/2025 school year!
We are happy to provide a safe, inclusive and enriching educational environment for all of our Learners. By working together we want to make sure we are bringing our classroom programming out on the land, and welcoming our community into our school, in a good way.
It takes community, family and school teams working together to provide the best educational experiences for our youth and we are excited to walk this journey together with you!
From the Eliza Van Bibber School Leadership Team