Elizabeth McCarthy, principal at Ian Baillie Primary School will be travelling to Toronto later this winter to receive an award for her work at the school. She and 39 other Canadian education leaders have been identified as Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2012. This honour is being given by The Learning Partnership, a Canadian organization that promotes public education across the country.
A Miramichi Rural School teacher travelled to the end of the world in search of a White Christmas. Mr. Adam Hayward gave in to his urge to travel and went south, almost as far south as he could get, to reach yet another of the world’s seven continents. Below is an account of Mr. Hayward's recent trip to Antarctica. Ever since I travelled to Europe as a grade 12 student at JMH under the guidance of Mr. Loyd Cameron I have had a disease many refer to as "The Travel Bug". This is a disease in which there is no cure, only treatments.
The District 16 Technology Team would like to remind students and teachers that the annual CUTE Awards ceremony is rapidly approaching. This year marks the 5th time this well-received evening event recognizing the use of technology in the classrooms of District 16 will be held. For more information on the 2012 awards please visit Fifth Annual CUTE Awards . To see a photo gallery of last year's awards visit CUTE Awards 2011 .
Patricia Lee, Chair of the District 16 Education Council: “It is our pleasure to announce that Nancy Boucher has been appointed to the position of Acting Superintendent in our District. Ms. Boucher possesses a Masters in Education – Curriculum Studies. She has been employed with District 15 for 27 years as a teacher, a principal, a Learning Specialist, and for the last five years as Director of Education.
That is the number of food items donated by the students and families of Harkins Elementary School for the Miramichi Community Food Bank. Throughout School District 16 school students gave generously to the annual Christmas Food Drive contributing many thousands of food items for the less fortunate members of the local school communities. At Harkins Elementary there were special events at the school each Friday for the last 8 weeks. Students donated food items in order to participate. Similar programs were organized in all of the schools in the district.
Grade 10 Ancient History students at Blackville School are learning in a “post-modern” “virtual classroom”. The school is one of three demonstration schools in District 16 that are piloting the use of student netbooks. In the program students are using the small laptop computers in the classroom and taking them home to assist in doing their research assignments, preparing reports and other homework tasks.
Students in Mr. Theriaullt and Ms Kings grade 6 classes at Eleanor Graham Middle School raised money recently through a unique language arts project that combined writing book reviews and creating bookmarks. The colourful bookmarks were sold at a crafts fair at Rexton Elementary School and funds raised were used to purchase a water filtration system for a family in Haiti. But their contribution to Haiti continued even after their objective was reached.
A large crowd was on hand to celebrate the Christmas Season at James M. Hill High School on Wednesday Dec. 7th. The District 16 Festival of Word and Song featured student art work, story telling, Christmas treats and on stage performances by local school choirs. Participating in the event were Ian Baillie Primary School, Napan Elementary School, North and South Esk Elementary School, Millerton School, Miramichi Rural School and St. Andrew's Elementary School. The event was hosted by the District 16 Office staff. To see a video of the performance visit Festival of Word and Song . .
Join a little girl named Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole into a magical world called Wonderland. Adventures await her as she encounters a blue caterpillar, a Mad Hatter, a talking cat, Humpty Dumpty and many others on her journey to find a way home. Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a timeless fantasy that is sure to delight children of all ages.The MVHS Drama Club is presenting Alice in Wonderland. The club members have been working very hard to put this play together and are looking forward to entertaining large audiences.
The second annual District 16 Festival of Word and Song will be held on Wednesday December 7th at James M. Hill High School from 4:00 pm until 6:00. There will be readings of Christmas stories by district teachers, a display of student art work and beginning at 4:30, musical performances by various schools on stage. Everyone is welcome to the celebration hosted by the District 16 Office staff.
