Sk’elep School

Our vision for Sk’elep School of Excellence is to be a loving, nurturing house that will promote lifelong learning for all children; develop a strong sense of self-pride, belonging, knowledge, and confidence while balancing Secwepemc language, history, culture, and academic excellence; in partnership with parents, family, and community.

The Sk’elep School of Excellence will provide educational opportunities for all children that balance high academic standards and traditional Secwepemc Culture in a healthy, safe environment for now and the next seven generations, in one house– our house.

We believe that

1. Our school is our children’s house and everyone that enters their house is a guest.
2. In providing our students with a safe, happy, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
3. Parental involvement is essential to the success of the student’s education.
4. Intergenerational teaching is important to the students’ holistic education.
5. All students, staff and Board must role model the three R’s: Respect, Responsibility, and Reliability.
6. Teachers must be committed to providing the highest standards of education and instill the love of learning in all our students.
7. All of our students are capable of reaching their fullest potential.
8. Our school curriculum must include both provincial academic outcomes and that language, history and culture must be integrated into the curriculum.
9. We are preparing our children to be successful in both worlds.
10. Our children are our most precious natural resource.
11. We have the responsibility to shape the future leaders of our community.
12. All stakeholders must work in harmony with one another; parents, extended family, elders, traditional teachers, school staff, the Board, Chief and Council, Band Administration, external agencies and resources.
13. All staff and Board need to be committed to their own healing journey.
14. Secwepemc language, history and culture defines who we are.

Registrations for 2026-2027 at Sk’elep School of Excellence are currently being accepted via email at [email protected]

Copies of supporting documents, including birth certificate, proof of residence, personal health number/Care Card, and Status Card, will need to be submitted with the registration package. Registration will not be considered until all documents are received.

A new requirement from Independent Schools is proof of residency for parents or legal guardians who live off reserve.  There is a form included in the registration package for the parent/guardian to complete.  We require a copy of the parents’ birth certificates or citizenship papers and a copy of a utility bill or a piece of ID showing your current name and address.

Preference for registrations will be given to TteS band members. We will contact parents after August 18th to confirm registration.

Sk’elep School of Excellence
Phone: 250.828.9777 Fax: 250.314.1572
Email: [email protected]
365 Powwow Trail, Kamloops, B.C. V2H 1H1