Getting a new school in Nunavut is no simple task. In Coral Harbour, district education authority chair Bridget Saviakjuk would very much like to see Sakku School replaced.

SA国际影视传媒淏ut I know for a fact that we wonSA国际影视传媒檛 be given (a new) one. Our school is going to be renovated is what weSA国际影视传媒檙e told,SA国际影视传媒� Saviakjuk said. SA国际影视传媒淚f we request for a new school, weSA国际影视传媒檒l be put at the bottom of the list.SA国际影视传媒�

Following repeated concerns about mould at Sakku School, which was constructed in 1979, the Government of Nunavut conducted testing late last year, found no health concerns relating to mould and improved the buildingSA国际影视传媒檚 ventilation and heating systems. Ongoing air monitoring will take place until multi-year renovations and an addition are completed, according to the Department of Education.

However, before the schools burned down in Cape Dorset in 2015 and Kugaaruk in 2017, SA国际影视传媒渨e were supposed to be given a new school between 2012 and 2016,SA国际影视传媒� Saviakjuk said.

In Kugluktuk, where Kugluktuk High School, of 1968 vintage, is among the oldest schools in the territory, there is overcrowding. Kugluktuk MLA Mila Kamingoak made an appeals in the legislative assembly last week and in November to get a new school that can better accommodate the 222 students, rather than the existing building designed for a maximum of 203. Education Minister David Joanasie replied both times that Jimmy Hikok Ilihakvik is only at 70 per cent capacity, so there is potential to move a grade from the high school to the elementary school in Kugluktuk to solve the problem.

Netsilik MLA Emiliano Qirngnuq also made a pitch for a new school in Taloyoak last week, but Joanasie told him an addition might be in order to accommodate the growing number of students.

Cape Dorset students elated

The Department of EducationSA国际影视传媒檚 capital planning for 2019-2020 includes the new $40-million, 49,470-square-foot in Kugaaruk, which will hold up to 450 students. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 expected to open in August. The renovations to Sakku School in Coral Harbour and an addition to IqauitSA国际影视传媒檚 Ecole des Trois-Soleils are also on the books this year.

The new high school in Iglulik, which carried a $29.6-million pricetag, was supposed to open last year but a dispute between the GN and Quebec-based contractor FCNQ Construction over flooring deficiencies has created a delay. Iglulik Mayor Celestino Uyarak said he still hasnSA国际影视传媒檛 been given an indication of when students and staff can occupy the new building.

In Cape Dorset, the new Peter Pitseoloak High School SA国际影视传媒� built for $34 million and encompassing 32,000 square feet SA国际影视传媒� opened in 2018, a year ahead of schedule. The experience has been extremely positive over the past five months, according to principal Allan Boyce.

SA国际影视传媒�The excitementSA国际影视传媒� has not abated. Students continue to talk about how great the new building is,SA国际影视传媒� Boyce stated.

The new high school features an atrium where students can eat breakfast; a full-sized gymnasium and fitness centre; a generously-equipped science room; a music room with ample instruments; a modern industrial arts area; a kitchen; well-lit classrooms; new desks, shelves and display areas for studentsSA国际影视传媒� work and better acoustics throughout.

SA国际影视传媒淭he advantages of the new school range from the simple to the complex, and all of these advantages promote learning,SA国际影视传媒� Boyce said. SA国际影视传媒淭he facilities contribute to excellent teaching and create learning spaces in which students excel.SA国际影视传媒�

The expanded amenities in the brand new school also result SA国际影视传媒渋n better behaviour and increased respect between students and staff,SA国际影视传媒� Boyce added.

Conversely, asked whether rundown schools can be a detriment to learning, Joanasie replied, SA国际影视传媒淲e try to mitigate as best we can any impacts that the state of our schools has on our education program.SA国际影视传媒�

Fact file
Nunavut schools by year of build

1968 SA国际影视传媒� Kugluktuk High School

1968 SA国际影视传媒� Quluaq School (Clyde River)

1968 SA国际影视传媒� Ataguttaaluk Elementary School (Iglulik)

1970 SA国际影视传媒� Inuujaq School (Arctic Bay)

1970 SA国际影视传媒� Inuksuk High School (Iqaluit)

1971 SA国际影视传媒� Nakasuk School (Iqaluit)

1973 SA国际影视传媒� Qitiqliq Middle School (Arviat)

1976 SA国际影视传媒� Qiqirtaq Ilihakvik (Gjoa Haven)

1978 SA国际影视传媒� Netsilik Ilihakvik (Taloyoak)

1979 SA国际影视传媒� Sakku School (Coral Harbour)

1982 SA国际影视传媒� Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik (Rankin Inlet)

1984 SA国际影视传媒� Nuiyak School (Sanikiluaq)

1985 SA国际影视传媒� Qarmartalik School (Resolute)

1986 SA国际影视传媒� Leo Ussak Elementary School (Rankin Inlet)

1987 SA国际影视传媒� Quqshuun Ilihakvik (Gjoa Haven)

1987 SA国际影视传媒� Tusarvik School (Naujaat)

1987 SA国际影视传媒� Ulaajuk School (Pond Inlet)

1988 SA国际影视传媒� Levi Angmak Elementary School (Arviat)

1988 SA国际影视传媒� Rachel Arngnammaktiq Elementary (Baker Lake)

1988 SA国际影视传媒� Victor Sammurtok School (Chesterfield Inlet)

1989 SA国际影视传媒� Umimmak School (Grise Fiord)

1989 SA国际影视传媒� Arnaqjuaq School (Hall Beach)

1989 SA国际影视传媒� Alookie School (Pangnirtung)

1990 SA国际影视传媒� Sam Pudlat School (Cape Dorset)

1990 SA国际影视传媒� Qaqqalik School (Kimmirut)

1990 SA国际影视传媒� Inuksuit School (Qikiqtarjuaq

1991 SA国际影视传媒� Inuglak School (Whale Cove)

1993 SA国际影视传媒� Kullik Ilihakvik (Cambridge Bay)

1994 SA国际影视传媒� Jimmy Hikok Ilihakvik (Kugluktuk)

1994 SA国际影视传媒� Nanook School (Apex)

1997 SA国际影视传媒� Ataguttaaluk High School (Iglulik)

1998 SA国际影视传媒� Simon Alaittuq School (Rankin Inlet)

1999 SA国际影视传媒� Aqsarniit Ilinniarvik (Iqaluit)

1999 SA国际影视传媒� Attagoyuk Illisavik (Pangnirtung)

1999 SA国际影视传媒� Nasivvik High School (Pond Inlet)

2001 SA国际影视传媒� Kiilinik High School (Cambridge Bay)

2001 SA国际影视传媒� 脡cole des Trois-Soleils (Iqaluit)

2004 SA国际影视传媒� Joamie School (Iqaluit)

2004 SA国际影视传媒� John Arnalukjuak High School (Arviat)

2004 SA国际影视传媒� Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School (Baker Lake)

2011 SA国际影视传媒� Paatsaali School (Sanikiluaq)

2016 SA国际影视传媒� Tuugaalik High School (Naujaat)

2018 SA国际影视传媒� Peter Pitseolak School (Cape Dorset)

Source: Government of Nunavut