The importance of reading aloud to children, even when they have started to read for themselves, was highlighted recently by District 16’s K-2 Literacy Consultant Annette Hendry. Attached below is a brochure by author Jim Trelease on the topic and a link to his website where there are other free related brochures available. http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/brochures.html
Students of Millerton School had a wonderful opportunity recently to learn about and consider Canadian Citizenship, something that is often taken for granted by Canadians. Three of their schoolmates, Mexican siblings Ale, Hugo and Monse White-O’Connell, received their Canadian citizenship certificates in a special ceremony from Member of Pariament Tilly O’Neill-Gordon. Local MLAs Jake Stewart and Bill Fraser were on hand to help all the students and staff celebrate the privilege of being Canadian. For more details and photos please visit Citizenship Ceremony .
North and South Esk Regional High School hosted a “mini” Powwow at their School on May 23rd and 24th. The event was organized by the school’s Native Education Advisory Team in conjunction with Metepenagiag Education. Participants also came from Metepenagiag School in Red Bank and Esgenoopetitj School in Burnt Church. The gathering was intended to educate as well as showcase the beauty, strength, spirit and endurance of the Mi-Kmaq people, cultural and traditions. On the first day there was traditional drumming and dancing and numerous displays of First Nation artwork and crafts.
District 16 held a STEM Expo at Miramichi Valley High School
recently. High school students had the opportunity to publicly demonstrate and explain
their work in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to their
peers. They also competed in a wooden
bridge construction competition, some modelling
their design on the century old Morrissey Bridge that joins Newcastle
Miramichi with the south side of the river. Just such a design was used by the James M. Hill High winning entry of students
Jacob Woods, Mike Quann, and Fabian Pesch. Three area high schools, JMH, MVHS and NSER
Adventures in Miramichi ™ is once again offering summer camps this July. The non-profit organization operated by District 16 Educators in partnership with School District 16, the City of Miramichi and the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation, amongst others, has as its purpose to provide adventure based learning and team building. For details about the summer camp opportunities visit Adventures in Miramichi .
The annual District 16 Heritage fair will be held at the Eco
Center, Newcastle-Miramichi, on Thursday May 24th from 9:00 am until
2:00 pm. Students from across the district will be displaying and discussing
their research projects for both judges
and the general public. Everyone is welcome. A special guest this year is Mr. Barry
MacKenzie of the New Brunswick branch of the Monarchist League of Canada. This
annual event is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain first-hand
knowledge about their own personal history and the local area in which they
District 16
recently acknowledged the accomplishments of 26 students at the annual
Turnaround Achievement Awards Dinner at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. Each of
the districts’ schools, three area First Nation schools and the Learning
Centres of Rexton and Elsipogtog selected a student that had found academic
success having overcome obstacles that had interfered with their progress. The
recipients were honoured by their teachers and family as well as school and
district administrators. Each had their accomplishments highlighted through a
District 16 school students have an opportunity to attend a performance by a professional classical pianist free of charge on Thursday evening May 24 at Carrefour Beuasoleil starting at 7:30 p.m. This is the fourth and final concert of the current season presented by Jeunesses Musicales – Miramichi, the local chapter of Jeunesses Musicales Canada. Students under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for adult non-season ticket holders are available at the door and cost $20.00.
