The social studies students of Madame Squire and Madame Stewart at Dr. Losier Middle School finished their year’s work in Canadian studies by re-affirming their allegiance to Canada in a ceremony held at the school on June 14. Following the recital of the oath of allegiance Madame Lyne Montsion, the French Second Language Specialist for District 16, presented each student with a certificate signed by the Honourable Jason Kenny, federal Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.
Students in grade 4D of Harkins Elementary School, recipients of the Young Citizens Award at the recent District 16 Heritage Fair, would like you to view a video presentation of their work “A Historical Tour of Necastle”. They would also appreciate your vote (visit Vote For Us) as this video is one of 200 from across Canada taking part in a contest hosted by Canadian History for Kids. To view the video and vote visit Historical Tour of Newcastle Entry .
Students of Tabusintac School entertained a crowd of upwards of 200 guests in a crowded tent on the property of Loraine and Myles Wishart on Monday June 11th. The event was a public presentation of eight months of learning about local history centered on the arrival in the late 1700’s of Charlotte Taylor, referred to often as the “mother of Tabusintac,” and her life in the community.
Having recently visited Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, the characters in Harkins Elementary School’s upcoming production of “Anne” have gained insights into Lucy Maude Montgomery’s stories based in the fictional Avonlea. Their on-stage performances on Wed. June 13 will no doubt reflect their recent experiences of walking the halls of Green Gables and venturing through the Haunted Wood. The play Anne of Green Gables will be performed by the Harkins Elementary Drama Club at the school starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door.
The 2012 Go for 42 challenge was officially launched at Croft Elementary School on Wednesday May 9th. MANGO representatives made a short presentation to the students of the school about the event and reminded them of its importance in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Following a vigorous warm-up in the school’s gymnasium the entire school population put on their jackets and went for a 2 kilometer walk on the school grounds. The light drizzle did not dampen spirits as they made their way over the trails of the Forest Classroom located behind the school.
The First Annual Upper Elementary Mountain Bike Race was considered by all to be a great success. There were 32 riders competing from NSEE, Croft and Gretna Green schools. Race organizers expressed pride in the participants for "toughing out" the weather. It was a very "Canadian" experience. In both the boys and girls finals the race winners fought hard for their spots. Thanks is extended to the volunteers who assisted in expanding the wonderful Gretna Green School’s Story Land Park trail system and for those who assisted with race direction and helped with safety concerns.
District 16 Middle School students sat still for a whole hour on a Friday morning. They were listening to the life story of Theo Fleury, told by the former NHL star himself at the Civic Center in Miramichi-West, June 1st. Mr. Fleury in a motivational speech outlined his path to becoming a professional hockey player and member of teams that won the Stanley Cup (Calgary Flames - 1989) and an Olympic Gold Medal (Salt Lake City – 2002). He talked about the very hard work and determination that it took and he talked about the people that helped him along the way.
The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of two hundred and fifty girls from District 16 schools who, on Wednesday May 30th, spent several hours at the Annual Go Girl Festival at Miramichi Valley High School. Through the morning and into the early afternoon the girls from grades 6 to 9, played tennis, ran, biked, climbed, skipped, swam, explored and danced their time away. Leaders from schools and the community provided a smorgasbord of activities in order to help the girls understand just how important vigorous activity is as a component of their daily life.
