Guiding our second language learners down their ‘Path to Proficiency.’

Creating a safe space for learners to take risks and make mistakes as they build confidence in their ability to speak Onkwehonwehnéha. Learning crucial aspects of our distinct cultural identity as Rotinonhsión:ni. Targeting speaking, listening, reading, and writing the language. Providing vocabulary-rich content that allows students’ language proficiency to flourish. Providing multiple opportunities during the school year to practice speaking.

Path To Proficiency

What is your understanding of the word proficiency when it refers to language?

Proficiency refers to a language learner’s ability to use a language, such as Onkwehonwehnéha, across various situations, regardless of how familiar you are with a topic. Your use of the language is unrehearsed, and you can come up with language on the spot!

It’s all about what you can do with the language regardless of when, where, or how the language was learned or acquired.

 

Tsi Nitiótte Iakokwénion Aiontá:ti

Proficiency

 

 

Novice/Intermediate Proficiency Benchmarks

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Horn rattles & Water drums

IWS had these specially made for the students to acknowledge their effort and interest in our traditional music. Renowned horn rattle and water drum artisan Mr. Lynley Green worked diligently over the Mid-Winter of 2022 to complete these for our students.

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Let’s Talk Nutrition

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27 February 2023

Good morning, students! Did you know that eating healthy foods can help you have a great day at school? It’s true! When you eat nutritious foods, you give your body the energy it needs to learn and play.

Indian Way School 1972-2022

Indian Way School 1972-2022

26 February 2023

Indian Way School to Mark Its 50th Anniversary Alma Marie Diabo (Administrator) at Indian Way School is excited to announce the school’s 50th Anniversary. The school has been in operation since 1972! ​An in-school celebration is planned for Friday, August 27th. Staff and students will celebrate this milestone with a full day of fun activities […]