Recent events in HRSB schools
Spotlight shines on Park West student
Park West Student and IWK patient, Spencer MacKay, was recently
visited by a Children’s Miracle Network film crew. Spencer's story is
being documented as one of the network's 'Miracle Stories' showcasing
the great work happening in Canadian children’s hospitals, including the
IWK.
After collecting footage of Spencer at home and at the hospital, the film
crew spent the afternoon following Spencer in his school environment.
The video will be shown internationally to Children's Miracle Network
donors, and will also be featured on the IWK Telethon for Children on
June 5th and 6th, on CTV.
L-R: Isabelle Ortega (Children's Miracle Network Canada), Spencer MacKay
(Park West Student & IWK Patient), Ben Parker (Children's Miracle Network
U.S.), Brandon Christensen (Children's Miracle Network U.S.), Carla Adams,
(IWK Health Centre Foundation).
Martin Luther King Jr. in Dominoes
Grade 5 students at St. Margaret's Bay Elementary created this picture of
Martin Luther King Jr. using dominoes in math class. Each student worked
individually on a 4x6 tile and then placed them together to create a large
work of art which is now on display in the school foyer.
Chapters adopts Alderney School library
Students from Alderney School present a giant thank you card to
Charity Baker of Chapters, Mic Mac Mall branch. Chapters,
through the “Adopt-a-Library Program,” raised almost $1400 to buy
books for the Alderney School Library. Thanks Chapters!
First Prize in Fire Prevention
Ella Allen Tanner, a grade one student at Shatford Memorial School, is
presented with first prize in the Fire Prevention Week Contest for her
picture and her fire escape route. Ella won an Emergency Preparedness
Kit that includes the essential items required to support a family during the
first 72 hours of an emergency. Firefighter David Higgins of Black Point -
Western Zone Fire Prevention presented Ella with the award.
Congratulations Ella!
Grosvenor Wentworth Park raises $900 for Haiti
Students from Grosvenor Wentworth Park Elementary's 'Eco Team'
recently presented Mr. Chappell of Education Haiti with a cheque for
$900 for earthquake relief.
L-R: Principal Corkum, Cameron Doucet, Mr. Chappell, Liam McKiggon,
Avery Needler and Eco Team teacher coordinator, Mrs. Besner.
Thanks to all of our students, our staff and members of our school
communities. Your generosity to the people of Haiti has been
overwhelming!
Lloyd's Register partners with John MacNeil School
As part of its Commemorative Campaign, and to celebrate the company’s
250th birthday, Lloyd's Register has chosen to support John MacNeil
School into the next school year as its way of giving back to the community.
Lloyd's Register has already donated technology and various paper
products to the school. Thanks Lloyd's Register for your support!
HBHC packs groceries in support of Earthquake relief
Members of the Halifax Boys’ Honour Choir (HBHC) recently volunteered
15 hours of their time to pack groceries for customers at Sobeys in
exchange for a donation to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. They raised
$4,319.75 which will be matched dollar for dollar by the Government of
Canada.
HBHC is comprised of 51 boys between the ages of 9 and 12 years,
selected from various elementary schools within the Halifax City school
system as part of the Halifax Schools All-City Music program.
Way to go HBHC!
Standing Up Against Bullying at Colby Village Elementary
Colby Village Elementary School (CVES) recently stood up against bullying
during an episode of the Family Channel’s hit series, “The Latest Buzz.”
Every year the Family Channel chooses schools across Canada to lead a
“Stand Up! Wave” that sweeps across the country on television. Thanks
to the interest of grade 6 student Holly Bellefontaine (center), CVES was
chosen to lead all schools in the Atlantic Time Zone.
Help for Haiti
On January 14, students and staff at Sir John A. Macdonald High School
began collecting money to donate to the Red Cross for Haiti earthquake
relief efforts. The school's goal was to have each student and staff
member donate $1, for a grand total of $1000. Within the first half hour
of the fundraising drive, students and staff raised more than $960. Within
24 hours, $3000 was collected. The donation was made on January 15
to the Red Cross.
From left to right: teacher Mike Oddy, students Chris Gordon, Scott
Pearson, Tamara Oake and Red Cross Regional Director, Ismael Aquino.
Amazing job, Sir John A!
Lockview wins American Cup
Congratulations to the Lockview High School Boys Hockey Team!
The Dragons recently won the American Cup Tournament held in
Lake Placid, New York. Lockview went undefeated in the seven
team tournament and earned the American Cup high school division
championship.
St. Stephen's Donates Shoes for Souls
Students and staff at St. Stephen's School are collecting gently used
shoes this month to donate to the local Shoes for Souls Campaign. The
campaign’s goal is to collect and donate 1000 pairs of shoes for people
in Zambia and another 1000 pairs for people in Halifax.
Staff and students are still accepting donations of gently used shoes
of any size. If you would like to donate shoes, please drop them off at
St. Stephen’s School (3669 Highland Ave.) by January 28. St. Stephen’s
thanks the community for the overwhelming support of this campaign.
Great work students and staff!
Leslie Thomas Teacher Named Canadian Technology Champion
Leslie Thomas Junior High (LTJH) teacher Rob MacIlreith (right) accepts
the Canadian Technology Champion (Grade 8 Category) Award from
Louis LeBel (left), President of TechNova and the National Director of the
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT).
MacIlreith teaches Communications Technology at LTJH. He received the
prestigious national award for his dedication to teaching students the
practical use of technology in a real-world context.
MacIlreith is the very first Nova Scotian to receive an award from the
CCTT. Congratulations Mr. MacIlreith!
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