ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, May 14th, 2026: WEEK #2 Day I
We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded
territory of the Mi’kmaw people.
We would also like to acknowledge people of African ancestry have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
Upcoming Dates/Reminders:
Grade 8 Assessments begin May 21st - Will be ongoing for the week
May 14 - Grade 6 parent information session at Astral
May 27 - Grade 9 visit Auburn
June 11 - Grade 9 Boat Cruise
June 17 - Immunization Clinic
June 18 - Band Concert
June 19 - Immunization Pick up Clinic
HRCE celebrates MAY: Important dates to remember in May
May is Asian Heritage Month
May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
May is Polish Heritage Month
May is Speech and Hearing Month
May 10-16 is Education Week
May 15 is Black Excellence Day
May 17 is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 31 to June 6 is Access Awareness Week
Black Excellence Day
Black Excellence Day 2026 in Nova Scotia is an opportunity for schools to reflect on the learning and exploration of Black people and culture over the past year. We welcome everyone to wear a “black” shirt, if you’re able, on May 15 to show your support for Black Excellence Day!
Girls Softball
Reminder that your team fee is now due via School Cash. Please hand in your consent forms to Ms. Nash. Your next practices will be May 19th 2:30-4:15.
Boys Softball
Please hand in your consent forms to Mr. Ouellette. Your School Cash fee is now due and can be paid via School Cash. Practice today at 2:30pm.
Student Teachers
We want to thank Ms. Korzeniewicz (Koo-Zehn-Ev-Itch) and Ms. MacDonald for their amazing effort this year at Astral Drive. You both have a bright future, and we hope to see you again soon! Good luck and have a great last day!
Candy Cup
Have you signed up for the candy cup volleyball tournament on May 19 and 20 yet? 904 is hosting the second annual candy cup that is coming up fast! Make sure to grab your friends to make a team of 3-5 people and sign up outside the gym. Every person per team will have a 2 dollar fee and every person going to watch will need to pay 50 cents a day. The candy cup is a fundraiser in support of the Adsum House, so while having fun playing volleyball, you also are supporting a great cause. Plus you have the chance to win a trophy full of candy, so sign up now and have a blast!