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Posted: November 18, 2011

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.

Posted: November 16, 2011

 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  .

Posted: November 10, 2011

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.

Posted: October 31, 2011

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.

Posted: October 26, 2011

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.

Posted: October 25, 2011

This is the slogan that was put into practice on Monday October 24th by many schools in District 16 to mark School Library Day which was being observed across Canada. The D.E.A.R. project was held to highlight the importance of literacy and the role that school libraries have in its development. In this “electronic age ” libraries play an increasingly important role in helping students determine how and where to find quality reading material and accurate well balanced information.

Posted: October 25, 2011

 The 26th Annual Provincial Leadership Conference – 21st Century Leaders, organized by NBASAA (New Brunswick Association of Student Activity Advisors) was held at the historic Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews from October 20-22, 2011.  District #16 was well represented at the conference, with two Students and a Teacher Advisor attending from each of the five district high schools.

Posted: October 24, 2011

Parents in School District 16 are reminded that a public consultation on the review of the entry point of early French immersion will be held at St. Andrews Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14th. Parents play a significant role in the development of their children and are encouraged to participate in this public session. Should you wish to pre-register for this session please call 1-855-453-8158.

Posted: October 24, 2011

This is the slogan that was put into practice on Monday October 24th by many schools in District 16 to mark School Library Day which is being observed across Canada. The D.E.A.R. project is being held to highlight the importance of literacy and the role that school libraries have in its development. In this “electronic age ” libraries play an increasingly important role in helping students determine how and where to find quality reading material and accurate well balanced information.

Posted: October 24, 2011

District 15 and 16 are hosting seven Dutch teachers visiting from October 22 to 28. The teachers, from Arnhem and Groenlo have, been collaborating closely with District 16 teachers for the past six years. With the help of  a grant from the European Education Commission they are visiting  to learn more about how our districts are using Social Media in education. Four of the Dutch teachers will visit schools in District 16 Monday and Tuesday, while their three colleagues visit District 15.  The Dutch teachers will be special guests at a District 16 DEC meeting at Eleanor W.

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