Local ASD-N students, teachers and administrators along with service clubs, businesses and other community groups come together every Christmas to provide many senior citizens in the greater Bathurst area with the "Spirit of Christmas". This community-wide campaign brings food, presents, Christmas treats and a lot of personal warmth and caring, making a huge difference to many, both those who receive and those who give time, energy, goods and financial support.
The Literacy Bridges Project, a program which aims to provide quality literature to students living in New Brunswick Housing Projects, was awarded the 2012 Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Award in the category of Community Literacy Programs on November 22, 2012 at Tantramar Regional High School in Sackville, New Brunswick.
A former Campbellton resident, Mayme Lefurgey, returned recently to speak to female students at Campbellton Middle School and Tide Head School. The occasion was the first United Nations declared International Day of the Girl Child, held on October 11, 2012. Ms LeFurgey recently completed a Master’s Degree in gender and peace studies at the U.N.-mandated University for Peace based in Costa Rica. She has worked as a gender specialist for the government of Malawi and is presently studying at the UNESCO-Chair for Peace Studies in Innsbruck, Austria.
Citizenship is a character trait that was well demonstrated on November 29th in Campbellton as students and staff from a number of local schools participated in the Lord Beaverbrook School Human Link, an activity that includes a food drive to support the local food bank, as well as an awareness campaign regarding November being Family Violence Prevention Month.
Retired professional football player Bruce Beaton spoke to an audience of young athletes at James M. Hill high School on Wednesday Nov. 26th on what it takes to be successful. His audience comprised of students from the host school and neighbouring Dr. Losier Middle School, paid close attention as the native of Port Hood, Nova Scotia, spoke about the need for dedication and practice in whatever endeavor a person decides they want success.
Dalhousie Regional High School teacher Lisa Anderson was recognized for her excellence in teaching at the Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards celebration in Fredericton on November 24th. Known for her work in the classroom as being a champion of inclusion and for the effective use of technology, Ms Anderson has also shown school and district wide leadership support in the teaching of high school mathematics. She is also a leader in providing enrichment, tutorial and extended learning opportunities for students at Dalhousie Regional High.
The teaching of Mrs. Carolyn Simmons of Gretna Green Elementary School was recognized at this year’s Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards celebration in Fredericton this past weekend. In describing the award the NB Minister of Education Mr. Jody Carr stated "These awards recognize and honour dynamic educators who have displayed outstanding skills in supporting the needs of diverse learners at the school, district and / or provincial level. It is a small way that we can thank our educators for their exceptional commitment and dedication to our children's learning." Mrs.
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) along with representatives of the Rotary Club of Chatham and the Historic Chatham Business District, presented Anglophone North School District Superintendent Nancy Boucher a cheque for $1700.00 on November 22nd . The donation was raised at the annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling held September 22nd and 23rd on Waterford Green, Chatham-Miramichi, and is given to support school breakfast programs in the district.
