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SWIS2024-11-01T22:04:01-06:00

What is SWIS?

SWIS, or Settlement Workers in Schools, is a school-based outreach program that aims to help newcomer students and their families settle in their schools and communities.

SWIS connects newcomer families to services and resources in the schools and communities to promote settlement and integration. The program also serves as an additional support to schools by promoting cultural awareness and understanding.

Services

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  • Provides Orientation Workshop for Newcomers (OWN)

  • Ensures timely referral to appropriate community services

  • Arranges meetings with families and with schools and conducts follow-ups

  • Promotes family involvement in the student’s school life

  • Connects with students on an ongoing basis

  • Assists newcomer families with school registration

  • Attends school functions and staff meetings to promote the SWIS program

  • Provides Peer Leadership Trainings to newcomer youth

  • Arranges for interpreters, as needed

  • Conducts home visits as required

  • Promotes active participation of newcomer youth in extra-curricular activities

  • Provides Summer Programming

  • Assists graduating students transition from school to work or post-secondary education

*This is not a comprehensive list of services provided.

“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it everyday. ”

Winston Churchill
Are the services provided by Southeast Advocates free?2024-10-22T19:19:52-06:00

Yes, the services provided by Southeast Advocates are free. We are a not for profit and are funded by the Ministry of Immigration & Career Training. We cover Southeast Saskatchewan, so if you are unable to come to our offices, we will visit you in your community for free.

Who is classified as a newcomer?2024-10-22T19:34:46-06:00

Newcomer refers to an individual moving into Southeast Saskatchewan from another country, another province or an Aboriginal community.

How can we help you?2024-11-01T19:45:03-06:00

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know how we can assist you.

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