Marie Sharpe Elementary
At Marie Sharpe Elementary, we are incredibly fortunate to work alongside Indigenous Support Workers (ISWs) who play such an important role in supporting students, families, and staff every single day. Their work goes far beyond support, they help create connection, belonging, understanding, and a stronger sense of community within our school.
Through relationship building, cultural learning opportunities, student advocacy, and collaboration with staff and families, our Indigenous Support Workers help ensure that students feel seen, valued, and supported. Their presence strengthens the student, teacher, caregiver connection that sits at the centre of SD27’s Collective Responsibility Framework.
Whether they are supporting students one-on-one, helping classes engage in meaningful cultural learning, connecting with families, working alongside staff to remove barriers for learners, or making bannock for the whole school to enjoy, they remind us that student success is never the work of one person alone. It takes all of us walking together, learning together, and supporting one another.
We are grateful for the knowledge, care, and guidance our Indigenous Support Workers bring to Marie Sharpe Elementary each day. They make our school a better place for everyone.
