ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday March 5th,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:
March Break - March 10 - 14th
Assessment and Evaluation Day - March 7th (No School)
Lunch
Just a reminder to students that you need to head to your secondary location at 12pm everyday. Students need to come prepared to head outside at 12pm. The library will be open for the first 30-35 students, if the gym is closed you will need to head outside. Today the library will be closed today for lunch and the gym will be open for the badminton team only.
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.
Ms. McNeil’s room is not open at lunch.
Flag Football -Flag football tryout times have been posted outside of the gym.
Grade 7 Thursday March 6th
Girls 2:30 - 4:00pm
Boys 4:00pm- 5:30pm
Cole Harbour Library
The public library is playing Family Feud in room 106 today at lunch. As always, it is free to participate and there will be snacks and prizes! Go to room 106 over lunch today to play Family Feud with the public library.
Grade 9 Section:
Grade 9 Grad Photos
Harvey Studio Photographers will be here at Astral this week for Gr.9 Graduation pictures. Your time slot has been posted on the window of the main office. Please be prepared for your picture in the morning, as you may be called down early. A reminder to 906 and 907, if you had your picture taken on Monday, you will need to have a retake. 906 will be today and 907 will be tomorrow. You will be called down.
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!