School District 10, Arrow Lakes

Welcome to School District 10, Arrow Lakes. We're located in the beautiful Arrow and Slocan Lake valleys of British Columbia's West Kootenay Region. Known for its soaring mountains, abundant wildlife, endless outdoor recreation opportunities and relaxed lifestyle we feel we are truly fortunate to live, work and play in one of the most spectacular places on the planet.

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Board of Education

School District 10 is provided governance by an elected Board of Education. Board members are elected from the communities and surrounding areas which the School District serves. There are 5 elected members; 2 at large, 1 from the eastern zone, 1 from the central zone and 1 from the southern zone.

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Board of Education Members

Pattie Adam
, Nakusp, BC, Phone: 250-265-9997, email: padam@sd10.bc.ca
Carol Bell
, New Denver, BC, Phone: 250-358-2125, email: cbell@sd10.bc.ca
Quinn DeCourcey
, Edgewood, BC, Phone: 250-269-7478, email: quinn007@telus.net
Bill Hilton
, Burton, BC, Phone: 250-265-3185, email: bill.hilton@sd10.bc.ca
Judy Struck
, Nakusp, BC, Phone: 250-265-4760, email: jstruck@sd10.bc.ca

Mission Statement

Belief

The Board believes that change requires support and input of those concerned, and is working hard to put the consultative and collaborative processes in place that achieve this outcome both within the organization and the community. The Board values its professional and support staff and believes that both groups make a significant contribution to the well being and education of learners. The Board also values, and will work to enhance, its partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and service providers. It is through effective partnerships that we will be able to prepare our students for the future, to deal with diversity and change, to build mutually supportive relationships, and to enhance a quality educational system that focuses on lifelong learning and opportunities for all.

District Mission

To provide all students with an equal opportunity to achieve academic excellence to the utmost of their abilities, to learn to manage change, to learn to live and work in harmony with others and their environment and thus to grow into caring, intelligent and productive citizens.

Provincial Mission

The purpose of the British Columbia school system is to enable learners to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy, democratic, and pluralistic society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.

Direction of Education

The overall direction of education in British Columbia is determined by the Ministry of Education. Education in the Arrow Lakes School District is founded on the Mission of Education and the Goals of Education as established for the province.