ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tuesday, October 22, 2024: WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY G
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 have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
Upcoming Dates/Reminders:
Friday - No School - Professional Conference Day for Teachers
October is Mi’Kmaq History Month
October is Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. The goal of the month is to help Nova Scotians build awareness of Mi'kmaq history and heritage, and to increase understanding of the province's rich Mi'kmaq culture.
Girls and Boys Soccer
Girls and Boys soccer teams played very exciting games yesterday! Both teams came out with the W and the championships! Go Astral !
Girls Intramural Volleyball Tournament
Tomorrow (Wednesday) after school team A2 will play A3 and B2 will play B3.
Library Club
It is time for the annual Pumpkin Colouring Contest! Come to the Library to get your pumpkin outline and create your own design. The winners will be announced on Halloween.
Movie Club
Do you like watching movies? Looking for a quiet place to eat your lunch with friends each Friday? Join Movie Club in Room 135! We’ve extended our sign up deadline until the end of the month.
Lates
We are noticing a large amount of students coming into the building in the morning and afternoon late to school. A reminder that the morning bell goes at 8:30am (for students to be in class) and the afternoon bell is at 12:25pm (for students to be in class at 12:30pm). Late detentions will be starting this week - Friday’s afterschool, for students with three or more lates per week. With no school this Friday - Detentions will be held Thursday afterschool.
Leadership
There will be a leadership meeting today at 11:35 in the outer guidance office. Please bring your lunch.
Peer tutoring
Just a reminder that peer tutoring will take place today, Tuesday, Oct 22 in Mme Choueiri’s room (room 235).
Cole Harbour Place Library
The theme for Teen Night this evening is Ghost Hunting.
Join us tonight for Teen Night at Cole Harbour Public Library from 6-7:30 for a ghost hunting program! It is open to all junior high and high school students and there are snacks.
SAC
Are you a student who would like to be more involved in your school? If so, maybe the School Advisory Committee is for you! The School Advisory Committee meets once a month to discuss important issues, provide feedback on school policies, and help plan initiatives. If you would like to have an input on these issues, please see Ms. Lannon!