Student engagement was a focus for Waapihtiiwewan School in 2016-2017.
Over 60 students participated in the science fair, with six participants advancing to Regionals in Nemaska.
The school also hosted a basketball tournament for the Cree School Board as well as a local art exhibit and a Christmas concert.
Community engagement was critical for this school, and students benefitted greatly from nutritious breakfasts provided by the local Band Office and “Québec en Forme” organizations.
With the help of RTI, Literacy Reading Benchmarks results increased at all levels for elementary aged students at a rate of 50–71% from Gr. 2 to 3, 71–88% from Gr. 3 to 4, and 62–70% from Gr. 5 to 6.