Netsilik School in Taloyoak, Nunavut, Canada, serves a population of about 300 students from Kindergarten up to grade 12, as well as a preschool program funded by Aboriginal Headstart Canada which has approximately 40 students.[1] The school was built in the 1970s[2] and the current principal, Gina Pizzo, was named as one of Canada's outstanding principals in 2012.[1] The preschool program, up to grade 3, provides Inuktitut immersion, and a 60/40% Inuktitut/English program in the higher grades.
| Netsilik School | |
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| Address | |
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Box 9 , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 69°32′19″N 93°31′55″W / 69.53861°N 93.53194°W |
| Information | |
| Motto | Culture, Tradition and Learning |
| Founded | 1972 |
| School board | Kitikmeot School Operations |
| Superintendent | Jonathan Bird |
| Principal | Gina Pizzo |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Enrollment | approx. 315 (August, 2010) |
| Language | Inuktitut and English |
| Colour(s) | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Seal |
| Team name | Seals |
| Website | www |
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