ANNOUNCEMENTS: Friday, April 26, 2024
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The Treaties of Peace and Friendship cover this territory
We recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies and contributions have enriched Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
Upcoming Dates/Reminders:
Band
Lunch band is cancelled for today as Ms. Oxford is not here.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks can now be purchased via the Lifetouch website for $30. ybpay.lifetouch.ca ~ yearbook code: 14708324
Grade 9 students: regarding your yearbook write-ups. If you have NOT filled out the Google Form to create the writeup for the yearbook, please do so before Friday. Mme. Kelly has sent all of the students without write-ups an email with the link to the Google Form.
If you do not fill it out before Friday, your writeup will be blank.
If you have any questions please see Mme. Kelly in room 237 after school.
Library Club
Today is the day to vote for your favourite poem by a student. Come to the Library at lunch time to cast your ballot. The winner gets a prize at the end of the day!
Volleyball Tournament
There will be a volleyball tournament held in the gym on April 29, 30, May 2nd & 3rd. Team lists are posted for volleyball. No more sign-ups.
Team Pictures
Team pictures will be taken this morning. Your team will be called down, to the library, throughout the morning.
Bluenose Marathon Youth Run
Any students who are interested in participating in the Bluenose Marathon Youth Run on Saturday May 18th are asked to see Mrs. Carter before May 2nd to apply for a bursary for a free registration code.
Leadership
There will be a leadership meeting today at 11:35 in Mme Chiasson’s room. Please bring your lunch.
Guidance
Just a heads up to students and staff that Ms.Lannon is out today, therefore, the Guidance office will be closed for the day.
Flag Football
The boys flag football team had a great showing at the Junior High Tier 1 tournament yesterday in Halifax, winning their first four games and losing a tight final against a good team from Graham Creighton. The team represented our school incredibly well and battled hard all day. Mr. Carew and Mr. Elliott would like to thank the athletes for their time and commitment this season.
There will be no girls flag football practice today at lunch.
