ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday, Sept 10, 2024: WEEK #2 ,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 have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
Upcoming Dates/Reminders:
September 11 – Stand Up Against Bullying Day - WEAR Pink! (Thursday)
September 16 is Picture Day (Tuesday)
September 23 – SAC Meeting 6pm
September 25 – Curriculum Night 6-8pm
September 26 - Orange Shirt Day in honour of Truth and Reconciliation
September 29 - Professional Development Day - No School
September 30 - Truth and Reconciliation Day - No School
Scents - Perfume and Body Spray
Body Spray, perfume and scents are not permitted in HRCE schools. Students are not permitted to wear scents, please respect the learning environment and the needs of others.
Halifax Transit Passes:
Halifax Transit passes have been issued. If you have not received yours, please come down to the office at lunch time today.
Morning Safety - The Astral Bus Loop is new this year. Reminder to all students to use the sidewalk (not the grass side) walking down the street to the loop. Please do not walk through the loop as cars will be entering and exiting throughout the day. Use the sidewalk to walk past the elementary school to come to the junior high.
Cell Phone Policy - Following the Provincial Cell Phone policy, students are not permitted to carry a cell phone or device on their person during instructional time. Instructional time begins at 8:20 when you enter the building. Cell phones and devices (including headphones) need to be put away and stored in your locker before you head to the first period. Students are allowed to use them during lunch.
Boys Soccer Tryouts
The final tryout for the boys soccer team will be today from 4-5 PM on the field.
Bring your cleats, shin pads, and a water bottle.
Please come to the field 5-10 minutes early to check in with Mme Kennedy.
Woodshop
Due to safety concerns, sneakers must be worn in the woodshop.
A message from Rachel - Our Indigenous Support Worker
Hey Mi’kmaw & Indigenous students, please check your GNSPES! Rachel has invited you to her classroom where she’ll post events, resources, and opportunities , don’t leave her on ‘read,’ hit join so you don't miss out! She is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays so pop into room 126 and say Kwe’ (Gway) which means Hi in Mi’kmaw when you can!