High School Student of the Week

Grade 11 student Curtis Duffy is the High School Student of the Week. He was nominated by Mr. Hallihan.

Mr. Hallihan said, "Curtis is always pleasant and polite in and out of the classroom. He took Outdoor Education 110 first semester and is back taking a Personal Interest credit doing it again as a student leader. He also has an interest in fly tying and plans to commit weekly to a fishing club for interested students."

The other students nominated are Kolton Collins, Sydney Snow and Gary Vautour.

Congratulations to Curtis and the other nominees.

Fancy Shawl Dancer Visits Blackville School

Fancy Shawl Dancer Shelly Ann Robichaud presented and spoke to the students and staff on Friday, February 9 about Indigenous history and culture.

A Mi'kmaw from the Esgenoôpetitj First Nation Community, Robichaud led the assembly to chant traditional songs. Many of the younger students also joined her in dance.

Following the morning presentation, she was available in the open area of the school with her exhibit, showcasing different aspects of Mi'kmaq culture. She then led the grade 9 students in a dream catcher workshop.

On a Facebook post, Robichaud said "spending a morning with K-12 brought me so much joy, love and good medicine."

She added, "Thank you to my former English teacher Ms. Shannon Stewart for welcoming me into your grade 9 class to do a dream catcher workshop. I am so proud of each and every student for participating, showing respect and being so patient."

To see more photos from the presentation and workshop, click here. 

(Photos by Jerrica Manderville, Raelyn Sherrard and Gary Vautour)

 

High School Student of the Week

Grade 10 student Chase McIntyre-Connors is the High School Student of the Week. He was nominated by Ms. T. Underhill

Ms. T. Underhill said, "Chase is off to a great start in Science 10. Chase has shown his commitment to completing work and reaching out when he needs help. So awesome, Chase!"

The other students nominated are Judi Dottin and Kyle Leblanc.

Congratulations to Chase and the other nominees.

High School Student of the Week

Grade 10 student Danica Mullin is the High School Student of the Week. She was nominated by Loretta Gorbett and Mr. A. Hallihan.

Loretta said, "Danica is always at the office every morning to do the announcements, and does a great job at it. Her dedication for doing this does not go unnoticed." Mr. Hallihan added, "she does well in her math class and is a good class contributor. She was also a great mentor to our exchange student Julia Marato and even travelled to the airport to see her off."

The other students nominated are Allison Manderville, Jaclyn Gilchrist, Kolton Collins and Raelyn Sherrard.

Congratulations to Danica and the other nominees.

Senior Boys Hockey Goals from Games 8-10 of the Regular Season