Schools throughout ASD-N are planning for the Christmas season with such things as concerts, decorations and dances. High up on their lists of activities are events and projects that show consideration for the needs of others and that “giving” is an important part of the celebration. Following are some examples of these efforts.
Students of Eleanor W. Graham Middle School recently participated in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest with Brooklyn Corbett submitting a winning entry. Details
Bullying Prevention Week is planned for the week of November 17th through 21st and is being held in conjunction with Child Rights Education Week. Preceding this week of promoting the rights of the child and efforts against bullying is the International Day for Tolerance , Sunday November 16th. Many schools in ASD-N will be conducting various activities through the week , striving to meet the objectives of this important international campaign. See the attachment below for more information.
Miramichi Valley High School history teacher Brandon Savage spoke at the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the Civic Centre, Newcastle-Miramichi, on November 11th. In his address to the more than 2000 in attendance he emphasized the importance of remembering and the need to ensure that young people today understand. Noting that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of WWI, he expressed confidence that in another 100 years the act of remembrance will be as significant then as now. Mr.
Remembrance Day was observed recently in schools across ASD-N with the holding of ceremonies at student assemblies. Choirs sang commemorative songs, students made speeches and recited poetry. Colour parties made up of cadets, guides and scouts paraded into gymnasiums leading the guests of hounour, armed forces veterans, many from the school’s own community. In addition to these ceremonies schools found other ways to show their concern and interest for those who have served and are serving to protect Canada.
Dalhousie Regional High
School held their annual “Trick or Eat” food drive on October 31st. Grade
9 students went door-to-door, in costume, collecting non-perishable food items
for the Restigouche County Volunteer Action Association (RCVAA) food bank. Residents were on the look-out for students or left
groceries outside their front doors. Students collected an abundance of
food items for members of the community in need. DRHS was not alone in thinking about others this
past Halloween as a number of schools in ASD-N held similar campaigns in
support of local food banks.
The
Belledune Learning Centre held its first “Fallowe’en Fun Day” recently
supported by volunteers from the nearby Jacquet River School. The Learning Center,
operated by Collège communautaire New Brunswick’s Campbellton campus, offers
upgrading courses in several academic subjects such as math, English language
and biology. The seven students from Jacquet River school were
there to organize games, serve hot dogs and chili; and decorate cookies.
Event organizers were very grateful for their contribution to the success of
Well deserved recognition has been given to Grade 12 student Dane Williamson of Sugarloaf Senior High for his artistic ability. One of his paintings, “Windchaser”, has been selected for the cover of the Autism Awareness Centre Inc. 2015-2016 resource catalogue. A short biographic description of Dane can be found at the bottom of page 2 of the catalogue.
