THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY D
IMPORTANT DATES

June 16th        Boys’ Softball Tournament
June 19th        Grade 9 Harbour Cruise
June 21-27      Grade 9 Exams & Make-up Day
June 21st         National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
June 23rd        Last Day for the Canteen
June 28th        Grace 9 Closing Ceremony (10:00am – gym)
June 29th        Assessment & Evaluation Day PP-12 (no classes)
June 30th        Report Cards Go Home via EduPost – Early Dismissal – Last Day

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.

HARBOUR QUEEN BOAT CRUISE – GRADE 9 STUDENTS

All grade 9 students going on the Harbour Cruise next week, and are not planning to take the bus provided, must submit an Alternate Transportation Request form to guidance or the office by this Friday, June 16th at lunch or it will not be considered. Thank you.

PEER TUTORING

Next Tuesday, June 20th, will be the last peer tutoring session for the school year. All students are welcome to attend to get caught up on missing assignments or to study for their upcoming exams.

BOYS’ SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

The boys’ softball tournament has been rescheduled to take place tomorrow - Friday June 16th. Same game times and fields as previously scheduled. If you are unable to make it, please let Ms. Banfield know as soon as possible.

LEADERSHIP

There will be a leadership meeting on Monday June 19th at lunch in room 206.

GUIDANCE

Any students who have parents/guardians in the military are welcome to join our meeting tomorrow - Friday, June 16th. at lunch in the counselling office. The military family resource center will be here to meet with you.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone then!

GUIDANCE – AUBURN DRIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATION FORMS – GR 9 STUDENTS

If you would like an Auburn Drive High School Student Council application form for the 2023-24 school year, please go to Guidance to get one.  The form must be completed and returned to Ms. Lannon, Guidance Department by tomorrow -Friday, June 16th.  Auburn Drive Student Council will let you know by June 23rd is you have been selected.

VOCALA HONOUR CHOIR – FREE CHOIR OPPORTUNITY

The Vocala Honour Choir are currently looking for new members for 2023-2024.

Do you love singing? Do you love making new friends? We have a FREE Choir opportunity for you! #ThankstoyouHalifax
Come to the office to get a copy of the QR code to scan or watch us on Youtube to learn more!   

Melissa Hartery
Music Specialist
Halifax Regional Arts & Bel Ayr Elementary

TEEN NIGHTS’ COLE HARBOUR LIBRARY from 6:00-7:30pm (grades 7 & up)

Since June is often a very stressful time for Teens, the theme of this month is Regress and DeStress. Teen Night is always on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm at Cole Harbour Public Library and we'll have snacks every week.

June 20: Craft like a Kid
June 27: Candy Gambling

Sundays, at the Cole Harbour Library, from 2:00-4:30pm - TABLETOP TEEN DROP-IN: On Sunday afternoons, the Program Room becomes a teen gaming hub where you can meet other players and start new games.  Join a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, test your best Magic: The Gathering deck, or play any board game from their huge collection.  Please bring your own decks, dice, rule books, etc.  Curious about these games, but don’t know where to start?  It’s perfect for you too!  Just drop in and try it out.  Text Ali @ (782) 641-6385 with questions or to get a reminder text!

GAMES CLUB

Tuesdays at lunch – room 174 – Art room!

GSA CLUB

Wednesdays – at lunchtime – room 221; Ms. Campbell’s room.  All are welcome!

CHESS CLUB

The Chess Club will take place every Thursday at lunch in Mr. Nagle’s room 111. If you know how to play or want to learn how to play, feel free to come check it out tomorrow. 

GUIDANCE NEWS

Every Thursday at lunch come over to the guidance room to relax at the Don’t You Worry Club! All students are welcome! This club is for students with a lot of stress and anxiety and/or students who would like to learn more about such things. Come and share strategies with others, so that everyone can benefit! It is a worry-free place to be!