District 16 will be hosting an exposition at James M. Hill High School on Wednesday November 30th to highlight student work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The public is invited to attend at 4:15 pm when judging will have been completed. Awards will be presented at 5:15 pm. The STEM EXPO is designed to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity, research, design, building, and problem solving skills through a public demonstration of their learning.
The District 16 Transition to School program is up and running. Children, 3 and 4 years old, have been visiting the schools where they will begin their kindergarten experience next year. They have been involved in some of the activities of the kindergarten program and have had a chance to meet their teacher and principal. If you haven't registered your child for kindergarten yet, please contact your local community school to do so. You will receive helpful information and begin the transition to school process for your young learner. To see photos visit Transition to School Program .
The District 16 Education Council honored Superintendent Laurie Keoughan at a retirement dinner on November 16th at the Miramichi Curling Club. Mr. Keoughan will be retiring at the end of December after contributing 35 years to the education system.
On November 10, 2011 the Miramichi Highland Society donated $12 409.85 to School District 16 to be used for Assistive Technology in the classroom. Some months ago Dawn MacDonald, an Educational Assistant at Ian Baillie Primary School, realized that a number of students in her school could benefit from Assistive Technology. After several months and several meetings, with the Highland Society and School District 16’s Student Service Team, a plan was developed that would identify students who would benefit from this program from across the district.
Bob Gillis, District 16 Technology Consultant, was honoured Saturday evening in Fredericton by being presented with the Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Award by Education Minister Jody Carr.
The District 16 Sports Stacking championship was held on Wed. Novemeber 16th at MVHS. Nine district schools were represented by 49 school champs from kindergarten to grade 8. Participating schools were Napan, Tabusintac, Gretna Green, Harkins E.S., Croft, Saint Andrew's, Millerton, Eel Ground and Burnt Church. Winnners were: Kindergarten- Emily- Saint Andrew's, Grade 1- Morgan– Harkins E. S., Grade 2 - Carter- Saint Andrew's, Grade 3- Cole- Saint Andrew's, Grade 4- Gerhig- Croft, Grade 5- Hannah- Millerton, Grade 6- Angel- Eel Ground, Grade 7 - James- Millerton, Grade 8-Megan-Tabusintac.
This week, November 13th – 19th , is National Bullying Awareness Week. Various activities have been scheduled in schools throughout the district, culminating in Blue Friday when everyone is asked to wear blue in support of the week and as a sign of peace. To view a video of the St. Andrews school Peace Makers Program visit St. Andrews Peacemakers .
Throughout District 16 schools have taken the time this past week to remember those who sacrificed so much in wartime conflict and peace keeping. Ceremonies were held in all the schools and included choral performances, poetry recitals, wreath laying and the observance of a minute’s silence. Local veterans were invited as special guests of honour and as participants brought a real sense of meaning to all the students . Pictured here is a scene from Thursday’s ceremony at Nelson Rural School.
Once again the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) in association with NBCC Miramichi, Sunny Corner Enterprises and the Historic Water Street Business District have made a generous contribution to the District 16 School Healthy Kids Breakfast Program. Funds raised through the annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling, held this year on September 24 at Waterford Green in Miramichi Chatham amounted to $2059. It is estimated that more than $30,000 has been raised by the community for the program in the past 20 years."It is a very worthwhile program.
The New Brunswick Physical Education Society recognized two district 16 educators for their outstanding contribution to school children. Rob Woodburn who teaches at Bonar Law Memorial School in Rexton received the NBPES Teacher of the Year Award for School District 16. Edison Pinder, Physical Education mentor for the district, received the NBPES Career Award for his innovative and visionary leadership over many years. The awards were presented at the NBPES Remember When Conference in Riverview, New Brunswick, October 21st.
