ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Friday, February 23, 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 -

Kay Livingstone was an actor, broadcaster and activist born October 13, 1919, in London, Ontario. She organized the first National Congress of Black Women (CBWC) in 1973, a nationwide organization dedicated to the welfare of Black women and their families. In 1992, the CBWC established a foundation that promotes and facilitates activities and model programs which foster the advancement, recognition, history and education of Black women and their families. In 2011, she was named Person of National Historic Significance by the Government of Canada.

Badminton
Badminton Tryouts for grade 7-8 girls in the gym at lunch today, Friday Feb 23.
Badminton Tryouts for grade 7-8 boys Monday after school from 2:30-4

Dance
ADJH dance will be on Thursday, February 29th from 6:30 to 8:30pm.  $6.00 admission can be paid via School Cash.

Cheerleading
Cheer practice will be today from 2:30-4:30pm

Cole Harbour Library
Makers Gonna Make: Bucket Bread ~ This bread is a triple threat: delicious, easy and inexpensive!  Plus it’s local to the Preston Township.  Come and make your own loaf to take home and bake.  Plus you will learn about the history and importance of African Heritage Month throughout.  Saturday, February 24th 2:30-4:00 pm.  All ages welcomed!

Yearbook Announcement
Attention grade 9 students: It is that time of year again where we need a baby/toddler photo for the yearbook, 1-3 years of age preferably. Size of the picture must be 800 Kilobytes or bigger. Email to littlej@gnspes.ca, as an attachment. Please put your full name and class in the subject. Thank you. Deadline: Mar 25, 2024.

Drama Club
A cast list has been posted outside the gym for the spring play. Callbacks will take place Thursday, March 7th after school.