School District 52 Prince Rupert is a
school district
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in
British Columbia
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, serving the communities of
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, (17 December 1619 (O.S.) / 27 December (N.S.) – 29 November 1682 (O.S.)) was an English army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor. He first came to prominence as a Royalist cavalr ...
,
Port Edward,
Metlakatla, and
Hartley Bay
Hartley Bay is a First Nations community on the coast of British Columbia. The village is located at the mouth of Douglas Channel, about north of Vancouver and south of Prince Rupert. It is an isolated village accessible only by air and wate ...
(the
Gitga’at First Nation), which are within the territory of the
Ts’msyen Nation.
The school district offers a school-based
Sm'álgyax language program to enhance the cultural identity and school achievement of aboriginal students.
The district's office of First Nation Educational Services has gained a reputation for leading the establishment of academic credibility with respect to First Nations inclusion.
Water
On January 20, 2020,
Northern Health
Northern Health is the publicly funded healthcare provider for the northern half of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Northern Health serves over 300,000 people in an area of 600,000 square kilometres. It was established as one of five g ...
had the district discontinue the use of school
drinking fountains
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. Accordingly, the district distributes
bottled water
Bottled water is drinking water (e.g., well water, distilled water, mineral water, or spring water) packaged in plastic or glass water bottles. Bottled water may be carbonated or not. Sizes range from small single serving bottles to large car ...
.
History
Prince Rupert is a port city on British Columbia's northwest coast. It's a gateway to wilderness areas like the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary bear habitat. Shops and cafes dot the waterfront Cow Bay area. The Museum of Northern B.C. showcases the region's natural and cultural heritage. South, the North Pacific Cannery traces the city's salmon-canning history. Humpback whales swim in the fish-filled waters offshore.
Weather: 15 °C, Wind S at 8 km/h, 75% Humidity
Population: 12,508 (2011)
Regional District: Skeena-Queen Charlotte
Schools
See also
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List of school districts in British Columbia
This is a list of school districts in British Columbia. British Columbia in Canada is divided into 60 school districts which administer publicly funded education until the end of grade 12 in local areas or, in the case of francophone education, acr ...
References
External links
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Aboriginal Education SD52Prince Rupert District Teachers' Union website
Education in Prince Rupert, British Columbia
52
North Coast Regional District
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