Chief Jimmy Bruneau Regional High School provides a full range of programs for students from kindergarten to graduation and beyond. Here are some of the programs offered at Chief Jimmy Bruneau School.
Gonaowoo K'ee or "Our Ways" courses focus on teaching senior high students the Tåîchô knowledge and skills traditionally passed on from generation to generation. This acquired knowledge and skill base will assist students in sustaining the Tlicho way of life as the young community members become prepared and are highly encouraged to live an active life out on the land. These skills are taught out in the natural environment, using Elders, guest speakers, and community members who are strong in their culture. Some module activities include: hunting and trapping, fishing, traditional tool making, and Tlicho history and politics. Fish Nets
The Tåîchô Trades and Technology Certificate Program was developed by the Tåîchô Community Services Agency and the Tåîchô Government in collaboration with industry, local businesses/ companies and the NWT Mine Training Society. The purpose was to prepare trainees and apprentices for jobs that are available within the mining industry and within the industrial sector. The program offers our students a comprehensive introduction to the basic skills workers require in the northern industrial and mine work environment. Students complete course work in the areas of Career and Personal Preparation, Mining in the NWT, Use of Technology, as well as explorations directly related to specific trades. Link to more information.
The Information Technology program is integrated within school subject areas. "Strong Like Two Computers" is a philosophy that models the Tåîchô Community Services Agency "Strong Like Two people" philosophy of bilingual and bicultural education. Students at school have access to both Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems on computers. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 learn on the Macintosh OS while students from grades 7-12 use both Macintosh and Windows OS. The school has computers in each classroom, a fixed computer lab and two mobile computing laboratories.
Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Student Council was renewed again in January of 2005 and has continued into the current school year because of great interest by the students of CJBS. It is an active body, which continues to grow in its responsibilities and tasks each year. CJBS Student Council has been involved in planning and running a number of activities and programs throughout the year and a half of its existence. Student Council has been involved in running the Christmas Talent Show, Candy-grams at both Halloween and Christmas, Costume Contests, Adopt a Child Program, Spirit Days, and yearly elections. They are currently working on the 2nd Annual School Fun Day, designing a mascot for CJBS Warriors, and selling CJBS clothing.
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