Valerie Adrian, Education Coordinator
Hours: Monday 8:30a-4:30p
Wed-Fri 8:30a-4:30p
Ph: 250-256-7423 ext: 224
Fax: 250-256-7999
To facilitate all students on and off reserve in their educational goals. This is done by counseling, helping with applications, liaison between students and school, the distribution of provincial funding.
The job of Educational Coordinator is a challenging one. If encompasses a large range of ages and goals, from preschool to post-secondary education. It is my endeavor to encourage everyone to set and accomplish personal goals of learning and success. Though my hands are at times limited in funding my ears are always available to hear the dreams and challenges of our students and parents. I am in contact with teachers, principals and school district employees and am happy to bring concerns or questions.
Currently we are running a number of programs.
Bridge River Youth Group
Monday 3:30-5:30
Open to all High school students.
Post-Secondary Funding from INAC
For eligible programs including UCEP
7th Generation Club
Attendance program for students in elementary and secondary programs.
www.seventhgenerationclub.com/
Bridge River Brain Homework Club.
Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:30
For elementary and secondary students.
Tutor provided for extra help.
The Bridge River Brain Homework Club is tutored by Vivian Jack, Pete Deverell, and a student tutor Jasmine O’Dounagy.
Application Process for Post Secondary
Submit an Application from One Year to Three Months in Advance to the Course Start Date. The Application Requirements are:
- Letter Requesting Sponsorship
- Letter of Intent: Education Plan & Career Goal(s)
- List of Post-Secondary Schools Applying to
- Interview with the Education Coordinator