Sam Pudlat Elementary School

Kinngait, NU

At Sam Pudlat School, we focus on the development of the whole child: their academic, emotional, social and physical well-being. We look to current research to support our interventions in these areas and we constantly assess the effectiveness of our strategies.
We recognize our children have needs that are unique to Nunavut and we strive to help them and meet these needs.

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Details

Population of Kinngait

1,400

Languages Spoken

Inuktitut

English

Grades

Kindergarten - Grade 6

About Sam Pudlat Elementary School


Welcome to Sam Pudlat School!

Our school has 246 students from kindergarten to grade six and a teaching and support staff of about 30. 

Sam Pudlat School is a welcoming, enthusiastic and happy place to work and learn. Our children love coming to school and we have one of the highest attendance rates in Nunavut. This could not have happened without the care and energy of our wonderful teachers! On any day you will find them sharing ideas about instructional practices, helpful resources and school events. This is simply a great school and we are proud to be part of the staff and proud of our students.

I.Q Principles

Many of the lessons at Apex are based in the I.Q. Principles. These principles guide the Inuit in their daily lives.

• Inuuqatigiitsiarniq: Respecting others, relationships and caring for people.

• Tunnganarniq: Fostering good spirits by being open, welcoming and inclusive.

• Pijitsirniq: Serving and providing for family and/or community.

• Aajiiqatigiinniq: Decision making through discussion and consensus.

• Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq: Development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort.

• Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq: Working together for a common cause.

• Qanuqtuurniq: Being innovative and resourceful.

Respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.


Some Simple Vocabulary in Inuktitut:

English - Inuktitut - Phonetics

Good Morning - Ulaakut - Oo-lah-coot

Good Afternoon - Unusakut - Oo-nah-sa-coot

Thank you - Nakurmiik - Na-koor-meek

You are welcome - Ilaali - Ee-lah-li

Polar Bear - Nanuq - Naa-nook

Seal - Nattiq - Naa-tick

Caribou - Tuktu - Took-two