Waswanipi educators focused on literacy in 2016-2017, with programs such as Empower™ Reading (page 21), the Reading Rocker Strategy and Elephant Thoughts supporting academic success during the year.
Several initiatives were put in place to address attendance issues including a group emulation system, reviewing data, and increasing the number of periods spent in physical education.
Physical activity also helped reduce incidents at the school dramatically, as students were given access to organized activities during recess.
Families and the community played an important role in student success this year as 72% of parents attended report card nights and a breakfast program was provided in partnership with Brighter Futures.