ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, Sept 4, 2024: WEEK # 1 , Day D
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.
Welcome - The most important day of a person’s education is the first day of school, not graduations. A new school year brings a fresh start, a new beginning, new adventures and new challenges. The slate is clean and will become whatever you make it to be.
Upcoming Dates/Reminders:
September 11 – Stand Up Against Bullying Day - WEAR Pink! (THursday)
September 16 - Picture Day
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
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.
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.
Cross Country Practices
Cross country Practices will be held on Tuesdays after school starting next Tuesday September 9th. Students interested in running cross country should attend the first practice to get information about the cross country season. There will also be a group run after the information meeting so please come dressed and ready to run (rain or shine). Any students unable to attend should see Mrs. Carter in the gym or room 204 before Tuesday to add their name to the list.