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 . .