ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday February 19th,2025:WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY H
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
African Heritage Month
Did you know:
Historically, while Canada did not have segregation (Jim Crow) laws like in the United States, segregation did exist in this country. Several provinces including Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia had segregated schools.The last segregated school in Canada was in Nova Scotia. It was not until the passing of the 1977 Canadian Human Rights Act that these practices began to change and the last segregated school in Canada closed in 1983 just outside Halifax, in Lincolnville, Nova Scotia. These schools were often inferior in terms of facilities, resources, and teaching staff compared to other schools.
Get to know:
Bill Riley was born on September 20th, 1950 in Amherst, Nova Scotia and is a former professional hockey player. He made his debut in 1974 with the Washington Capitals and is the third black player and first African Nova Scotian to play in the National Hockey League. Bill Riley played four years with the Capitals before ending his National Hockey League career with the Winnipeg Jets in 1980.
School Counsellor Week
A little late however, still important to highlight the role school counsellors play in supporting student and school success. We would like to recognize and thank Ms. Lannon for everything she does to help support us all year round.
Drama Club
The drama club will meet for an extra improv practice today from 2:30 to 3:45 in the library.
Yearbook
It's that time of year again, Grades 9’s The yearbook club is looking for baby pictures of our Grade 9 graduates. The photo needs to be a digital original and not condensed from social media sites. Please send your picture along with your name and homeroom to Mr. Lukenda through email or Google Drive. (dlukenda@gnspes.ca)
Badminton
Tryouts will be today at lunch for our grade 7 & 8 boys only.
Best Buddies
Best Buddies will meet tomorrow at lunch in the learning centre.
Lost and Found
If you have lost items, please check out the lost and found across from the office. Items will be removed by the end of day on Friday.