ANNOUNCEMENTS: Friday February 28th,2025: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY E
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:
Our own library at Astral Drive has many books and resources that are both fictional and nonfictional that support African Heritage Month, authors and history. Feel free to continue your inquiry and discovery by signing out some of those resources. Ms. Judy, the librarian, would be more than willing to help.
Get to know:
Martin Luther King was an American activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until 1968. He believed that love, compassion and kindness were key in making our communities stronger, while promoting racial equity, expanding civic opportunities and/or encouraging respect for individual differences. As we finish our daily announcements during African Heritage Month, I encourage you to continue to be a lifelong learner about race and cultural differences. I challenge each of you to find a way to incorporate empathy and kindness into your daily lives. What you do can make a world of difference. Let’s all do our part in sharing positivity and stopping judgment and racial hate. Together we all can make a difference!
Library
Students, please be aware that eating in the library is a privilege. Failure to pick up your garbage and disrespecting our space will result in you having to find an alternative eating area.
Bookbags
Just a reminder that students shouldn’t be carrying their book bags to gym class…even if it is before lunch or fifth period. Students should not be going to their lockers between classes. We need to do better at this.
Flag Football -Flag football tryout times have been posted outside of the gym.
Grade 9 Monday March 3rd
Girls 2:30 - 4:00pm
Boys 4:00 - 5:30pm
Grade 8 Tuesday March 4th
Girls 2:30 - 4:00pm
Boys 4:00 - 5:30pm
Grade 7 Thursday March 6th
Girls 2:30 - 4:00pm
Boys 4:00pm- 5:30pm
Grade 9 Section:
Grade 9 Grad Photos
Harvey Studio Photographers will be here at Astral from Monday, March 3rd to Thursday, March 6th for Gr.9 Graduation pictures. Your time slot has been posted on the window of the main office. Please pay attention to your date and time, as some classes are spread over 2 days.
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)
Grade 9 Citizenship Award
Grade 9 Students – Are you ready to showcase your leadership skills and commitment to service? The HRM Citizenship Award is now accepting applications, and we want YOU to consider applying!
This prestigious award recognizes students who exemplify outstanding qualities of leadership within our school and community. If you're someone who takes initiative, inspires others, and actively contributes to making a positive impact, then this award is for you. Please pick up an application from Ms. Lannon’s office and submit it by Wednesday, March 19th. Applications will be reviewed by school staff, and one outstanding applicant will be selected for recognition.
Don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for your contributions and dedication to our community!
Leadership
There will be no leadership meeting today. Meetings will resume after March break, on Friday, March 21st.
Badminton
Grade 9 badminton practice will be today at lunch.