Chief Matthews School
Massett, BC
Chief Matthews School is a Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 school in Old Massett on Haida Gwaii. Our school serves both Old Massett and neighbouring Masset communities. Chief Matthews School balances high expectations academically through the BC Curriculum with our Traditional Haida teachings in daily Xaad Kil (Haida Language) instruction and other cultural and land-based learning.
A strong staff of approximately 25 members, consisting of teachers, Education Assistants, Administration, and other support staff work together to create a student, family, and community-focused school to ensure student success.
Details
Population of Old Massett
3,335 band members (off reserve)
770 (on reserve)
Languages Spoken
Haida
English
Grades
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 6
About Chief Matthews School
School Vision
• Create a safe, fun, and positive learning environment
• To inspire cultural confidence through experiential learning and high expectations
• To develop a balance between traditional and contemporary skills
• To create life-long learners who will be contributing members of Haida Gwaii
Haida Language
iitl’ kil sk’adee sang iits’aang, our language is hard to learn. xaadaas kil sk’adee gamy an.wull.anggang, it isn’t easy to teach our language. lagaan waadluwaan t’alang gyaandagan, we do our best. giin t’alang isdaas, iitl’ gulaagang, we like what we do. Haaw'aa, thank you.
School Rules
- No hurting anyone on the inside or outside. Tl’a waadluwaan gan hl ‘laadii – Be nice to everyone
- You can’t say you can’t play.
- Daman hl gan kinguu - Be Safe
- Ginn waad’luwaan t’ii yahdaa.uu - Be Respectful
- Gan hl gan k’angguangdii - Be Kind
- K’alat.ga tlaa gudgiidaa - Be Responsible
