Ignace Public School

Ignace, ON

Ignace School is unique in that students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 attend school in the same building. This provides for a variety of valuable learning opportunities for both elementary and secondary students and staff. There are approximately 160 students at Ignace School, 106 elementary students and 58 secondary students.
The staff at Ignace School is committed to providing a positive, safe and rewarding educational experience. The elementary and Secondary team is dedicated to improving students' literacy and numeracy skills. Students and staff strive to keep the Board's 7 Attributes: Responsibility, Respect, Wisdom, Kindness, Humility, Honesty and Bravery at the heart of all instruction and school activity.

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Details

Population of Communities

1,200

Languages Spoken

Ojibwe

English

Grades

Kindergarten - Grade 12

About Ignace Public School


Ignace School boasts of its community and parental involvement.  Various community members continually support Ignace School.  The Loonie Lunch Ladies are an example of the exceptional community involvement at Ignace School.  The Loonie Lunch Ladies are a group of volunteer women who provide a hot lunch for our students three times a week for a loonie!

Ignace School strives to provide a caring and supportive learning environment.  Staff encourage students to focus on their strengths, interests and their effort.  Students also work on a variety of strategies to prepare for leaning (exercise/movement breaks, daily gym classes, mindfulness, breathing, self-regulation, emotional literacy, snack program...).  We are very fortunate to have a Loonie Lunch program where volunteers come to school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays to provide our students with a warm lunch.  Ignace School offers a variety of elementary extracurricular activities for a range of grades. Ignace School also offers a variety of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball and baseball.  This range of activities allows students to be part of a team, to attend tournaments, to explore their talents and interests and provides students with a range of experiences and opportunities.  Students in high school have the opportunity to be involved in our Jack Talk committee and Student Council.  Students are also encouraged to participate in our school sports, volleyball, basketball and badminton.

Technical Information

All schools in this district (Keewatin Patricia District School Board) have converted classrooms into a hybrid learning environment. As you will see in the picture, the camera is placed at the back ceiling of the classroom. This district uses this hybrid system and the SMART boards to connect to virtual sessions. This means that the microphones are not easily accessible, making it difficult to hear the students. Asking the teacher to relay students' comments is very helpful in this situation.

Basic Words in Ojibwe

  • Come in- Bendigen.
  • Hello- Boozhoo or Aaniin.
  • My name is (your name)- Niin (your name) nindizhinikaaz.
  • Please- Daga.
  • See you again- Giga-waabamin menawaa.
  • See you later- Giga-waabamin naaga