District

Located in the heart of the city, Yellowknife Education District No.1 is the NWT's premiere education district. Since 1939, YK1 has provided quality education to northern students, and today the district continues to ensure all students receive the best possible educational programs, experiences and opportunities.

YK1 operates its six schools and provides contract Superintendency Services to the nearby First Nations schools of Ndilo and Dettah. Conveniently located in neighborhoods throughout the community, you'll find a YK1 school 'close to home in all residential areas..

YK1 combines quality education, real-world experience and community connections to offer students the highest caliber of education possible. YK1 students learn in facilities that are equipped with cutting-edge technology, and are taught by experienced, dedicated teachers.

Being the ‘home' of Yellowknife's first school, YK1’s rich history includes being the longest operating school board in the Northwest Territories. From these humble beginnings, YK1 has also become the NWT’s largest School District. Today, growth continues, as does the YK1 legacy of providing all students with quality education, dynamic learning opportunities and numerous educational experiences.

In partnership with family and community, YK1's mission is to provide all students with the education required for a life of learning. Towards this end, the YK1 team works to motivate and inspire students, and help them to develop a solid foundation and a vast repertoire of skills, abilities, knowledge and attitudes. Equipped with these essentials YK1 students are well prepared for the 'world of opportunity' beyond the classroom.

To help guide decision making and provide direction to district administration, the YK1 Board of Trustees developed three strategic directions. The YK1 Strategic Plan is available for public viewing and identifies the Board's three top priorities:

  • Quality learning and achievement
  • Special needs
  • Aboriginal education

With its desire to instill a love of learning that inspires students to become life-long learners, always eager to acquire new knowledge, YK1 moves forward.

Educating for life!

 

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