ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Thursday, February 22, 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.

African Heritage Month Fact of the Day -
Angela James is the first and only Black woman to be captain of Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team and champion. James grew up in Flemingdon Park, Toronto, Ontario. She began her hockey career with the Flemingdon Boys House League.

Her accomplishments include being the recipient of the Female Hockey Breakthrough Award in 2005, an inductee of the Black Ice Hockey Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010, Order of Hockey in Canada in 2021 and most recently the 70th Queens Jubilee in 2022. She is also part of the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) and participates in initiatives surrounding inclusion, diversity and player issues in associations and corporations.
Dance
ADJH dance will be on Thursday, February 29th.  $6.00 fee can be paid via School Cash.
Drama Club
The drama club will meet for improv practice after school today in the library from 2:30 to 3:30.
Badminton Team

Badminton tryouts for grades 7 and 8 are today at 2:30.