ANNOUNCEMENTS: Monday, October 6th, 2025: WEEK #2, Day F
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:
Thanksgiving Day - October 13th - No School
Picture Retakes - October 16th
October Conference Day for Teachers - October 24th - No School
Remembrance Day - November 11 - No School
Grade 7 Immunizations - December 17th
Mi’kmaq fact of the day - The term Mi’kmaq (with the q) is plural; Mi’kmaw (with the w) is often used as the singular adjective form.
Mi’kmaq word of the day - Wela’lin (We-Lah-Lin) means Thank You
Cross country
There will be NO practice this Tuesday for cross country, but athletes are encouraged to do à short run on their own before the meet on Thursday. There will also be à brief meeting on Wednesday at the start of lunch in room 204 (Mrs. Carter’s room) to check in before the regional meet on Thursday. All athletes are expected to attend the meeting.
Girls Volleyball
The Callback list for the girls team is posted outside of the gym. The final tryout will take place after school today at 2:30.
Boys Soccer
The boys soccer team will face off next against their cross town rivals Ellenvale tomorrow. They will play at the fields behind Mic Mac Mall at 335 pm in a showdown for 1st place in the league. Come cheer on the team for this important match!
Boys Volleyball
The final roster for boys volleyball is now posted outside the gym.
Reminder that there will be practices on Tuesday and Friday this week from 2:30-4:30
Drama Club
The first drama club meeting will take place this Thursday after school in the library from 2:30 to 3:30.
Lunch Buddies
There will be a brief meeting at lunch in Ms. Lannon’s room for any students helping with the Lunch Buddies program.
Green Team
There will be a meeting at lunch on Wednesday for any students involved in the Green Team.