ANNOUNCEMENTS: Monday February 10th,2025: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY A
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
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, whose histories and legacies have contributed to Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
Upcoming Dates/Reminders:
February is African Heritage Month
February 17 is Heritage Day (No classes) Honouring Nora Bernard
African Heritage Month
Did you know:
The beginning of African Heritage Month can be traced back to 1926 by a Harvard-educated Black historian Carter G. Woodson. Woodson purposefully chose February because of the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln who were both key figures in the emancipation of enslaved Blacks.
Black History Month was first celebrated in Canada in 1950.
Get to know:
Jean Augustine, immigrated to Canada, she attended Toronto Teachers’ College before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto. She earned her Masters in Education later while teaching elementary school. In 1993, Jean made history as the first African-Canadian woman to be elected to Canada’s House of Commons as the Member of Parliament. She introduced the motion to recognize Black History Month in Canada in 1994. Jean Augustine’s story is a testament to the power of hard work and devotion in pursuit of social justice.
Yearbook
Any Grade 9’s who wish to be part of the yearbook club are asked to come to Mr. Lukenda’s Lab at lunch on Tuesday February 11th.
Lost and Found
Please check out the lost and found across from the office for your lost items. The items will remain there until end of day Friday, February 14th.
Girls Basketball
The girls basketball team has their championship game today at Ellenvale at 4:00.
Lunch time
The library will be closed and the gym will be closed except for the volleyball team. Please keep in mind that it will be an outdoor lunch, bring your outdoor clothing from your locker at the beginning of lunch.
Spirit Week!!
Hey Mustangs! Our spirit week has begun! Students and staff are encouraged to show their school spirit starting today through to this Friday, February 14th. Thank you to everyone who has participated in today’s theme day while wearing their comfiest loungewear.
Tomorrow will be “Show your true colors Day - Wear your favorite color head to toe.
Wednesday will be “Hoodie Love Day” - Wear your favorite hoodie!
Thursday will be “Mad for Plaid Day’ - Wear plaid!
Friday will be “Love in Style Day” - Wear Valentine’s Day clothes and accessories.