Secondary School Education
Embracing success through education by building strong identities as Chippewas of the Thames First nation members by living our traditions and empowering students.
Introduction & Mission
We embrace success through education by building strong identities as members of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. Our goal is to empower students while honoring traditions and guiding them to a successful future.
Secondary Information
What is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program (OYAP)
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a school to work program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or grade 12 through the cooperative Education program.
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
A SHSM is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. It also assists in their training, college, university or work place.
Certifications
In addition to gaining valuable work experience, students can earn a wide variety of school, District and Industry-recognized certifications, this would include WHIMIS, CPR, and first aid along with other certification such as fork lift operator and driver’s license. Certification opportunities vary based on the job sector the student is involved with.
Core Belief Statement
We recognize the sacrifices made by the generations before us along with our obligations to the seven generations to come.
Our educational Community is a safe, happy, and welcoming learning environment where we embrace diversity, respect ourselves, and others and the environment.
That is a caring and stimulating environment wherein every individual is cared for spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally; The fosters and supports lifelong learning in schools in the workplace, in the community, and within families.
That’s supports culturally relevant knowledge and academics as foundations for social and economic well-being. Culturally relevant knowledge and wisdom are major assets of individuals and community members.
That supports collaboration with all community departments to enhance learning and make it central focus and integrate it with life and meaningful work
Seven Generations Vision
Honouring the past and preparing for the future by building a strong foundation for the seven generations to come.
Safe & Respectful Environment
A nurturing school culture that embraces diversity, promotes respect, and supports student well-being in every form.
Lifelong & Holistic Learning
Education doesn’t stop at graduation, students grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially at every stage of life.
Cultural Knowledge & Community Support
We value Indigenous wisdom and collaborate across departments to make learning relevant, empowering, and community-centered.
Core Belief Statement
We recognize the sacrifices made by the generations before us along with our obligations to the seven generations to come.
Our educational Community is a safe, happy, and welcoming learning environment where we embrace diversity, respect ourselves, and others and the environment.
That is a caring and stimulating environment wherein every individual is cared for spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally; The fosters and supports lifelong learning in schools in the workplace, in the community, and within families.
That’s supports culturally relevant knowledge and academics as foundations for social and economic well-being. Culturally relevant knowledge and wisdom are major assets of individuals and community members.
That supports collaboration with all community departments to enhance learning and make it central focus and integrate it with life and meaningful work
Policies
Student Allowance
Students allowance program is to provide initiative to each secondary student to demonstrate their responsibility to attend school.
Credit achievement
The credit achievement program is to provide students with an incentive to obtain secondary school credits and to recognize the achievement of obtaining a secondary school credit to be used towards obtaining their High school Diploma
Student Supplies
Students may request assistance with payment of equipment/supplies for participation on school teams, major course equipment, and school teams and clubs.
Secondary School Late Transportation
Parents/Guardians may apply for funding to off set transportation costs of student being involved in a regular school after-school teams, clubs, and alternative programming.
Services
Secondary Lunches
OSSLT Preparation
Annual Awards
Student Advocacy
Summer School
High School Here I Come!
Grade 8 Transition
TVDSB Workshop-Student & Parent
Parent & Student Portal Access
Career Development
Secondary Student Registrations
My Blueprint
Education office is located at Antler River Elementary School
Saunders Secondary School
Strathroy District Collegiate Institute
H.B. Beal Secondary School