Arnaqjuaq School
Sanirajak, NU
Through our commitment to the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles, the mission of Arnaqjuaq School is to ensure that all our students are in a safe and inclusive environment and will develop the skills, confidence and cultural pride required to pursue their dreams, realize their ambitions, become lifelong learners and contribute to their community.
Details
Population of Sanirajak
961
Languages Spoken
Inuktitut
English
Grades
Kindergarten - Grade 12
About Arnqjuaq School
We have about 329 students at our school, from kindergarten through to grade 12. In general, our students are energetic, curious and welcoming individuals. The majority of our students are of Inuit descent, and in many cases Inuktitut is their first language. That being said, both Inuktitut and English are used in the community and at school. The art scene in Sanirajak is exciting and vibrant, with many talented local artists creating unique, high-quality prints, carvings and jewelry in a variety of materials. Snowmobiling and dog sledding excursions are very popular activities for visitors here, also cross-country skiing and hiking. Our school is located in Sanirajak (formerly Hall Beach), Nunavut. Hall Beach is a small town that sits on the Fox Basin in Nunavut. Sanirajak, means "the place along the coast." The population is about 825 people. Most residents speak Inuktitut.
Our staff at Arnaqjuaq School is friendly, welcoming and strives to provide our students with high quality programming, along with a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.
Basic Phrases in Inuktitut:
Ullaakkut [oohl – LAH – koot] = "Good morning"
Unnusakkut [ooh – nooh – sah – koot] = "Good afternoon"
Qujannamiik [que-an-uh-meek] = "thank you"
