Grace Marie Swampy Primary School
Samson, AB
Grace Marie Swampy Primary School is an elementary school located on Samson Reserve in Maskwacis, Alberta. It was officially opened September 28, 1993. The “Pink School,” as it is commonly referred to in the community, includes a K4 preschool program (4 yr olds) and kindergarten (5 yr olds), as well as grades one and two.
Details
Population of Communities
5,249 (2012)
Languages Spoken
Cree
English
Grades
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2
About Grace Marie Swampy Primary School
Grace Marie Swampy Primary School is proud to offer a quality Nêhiyawewin education to the children of Maskwacis. We serve approximately 250 students who reside on the Ermineskin, Samson, Montana, and Louis Bull Reserves.
Introduction
We are in every essence a “Cree Community School”. It is our goal at Grace Marie Swampy Primary School to provide a quality education that nurtures our Cree language and culture by providing effective instruction, meaningful experiences, and the opportunity for our children to develop a strong sense of Nêhiyawewin identity.
We are proud of our school and believe we are the beacon of hope that strives to build strong Cree citizens, leaders who empower others, and students who are engaged in their learning and their community.
Motto
Kids Come First at our School!
Mission
To deliver a quality Nehiyawewin education that provides students with engaging and meaningful learning opportunities so they become Cree leaders in their school and community.
Students at Grace Marie Swampy Primary School tend to be quiet and may have heads down (especially the older students). Please know this is not an indication of not listening. Students love and respond well to hands-on activities, especially building, painting, creating, dancing, singing and movement.
You can keep up with the students, teachers and staff of Grace Marie Swampy Primary School by following them on Facebook.
We look forward to you connecting with our students!
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