The ASD-N CUTE Awards 2014 were held Wednesday March 19th, at
the James M. Hill High School Theatre. The Creative Use of Technology in
Education (CUTE) Awards are held annually to highlight the work of students and
teachers using digital technology. The use of digital technology is considered
an important aspect of learning in the 21st century and contributes to the
mastery of the curriculum’s learning outcomes. Moreover technology provides
excellent opportunities for communication within a school’s community. To see
Feeling both proud and sad, staff and students at North and South
Esk Elementary School in Sunny Corner recently unveiled the Mike Buggie Leadership Award. This
award will to be presented yearly to a grade 6 student has exemplified leadership
amongst his or her peers, has made a positive contribution to the school and
community, is in good academic and social standing, and has gone above and
beyond the call of duty.
Mike Buggie was a
dedicated principal, teacher, and colleague who made significant contributions
not only to the learning community at NSEE but also to the community of Sunny
MANGO and the ASD-N Healthy
Learners Team are promoting healthy family meals during Nutrition Month.Instead
of “fast food” think “convenience food”. Read
more to learn about some shortcuts to quick, healthy & delicious meals…Healthier convenience foods,
combined with fresh ingredients, can help you make tasty meals in minutes.
Choose items with less sodium, fat and sugar. Here are 10 convenience foods
that make great healthier shortcuts:
1.Light canned tuna or
canned salmon 2.Pre-cut butternut squash
3.Canned legumes such as
Eleven students from Dalhousie Regional High
School participated in a Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic held on
February 26th at the Dalhousie Lions Club Hall. June
Harquail, organizer of the event, was very proud of the students and stressed
how important it is to give blood. She is hopeful more students donate blood at future clinics.
Does your teacher have a classroom or subject web page that supports your classroom experience? Are you and your fellow students so proud of your school that you are busting to let others know about it? Have you used technology in your classroom to help you learn? If so then the 2014 ASD-N CUTE Awards are for you.Does your teacher have a classroom or subject web page that supports your classroom experience? Are you and your fellow students so proud of your school that you are busting to let others know about it?
Pink
Shirt Day across Canada is Wednesday February 26th. Pink Shirt Day originated
in Nova Scotia when two students organized the day to protest against bullying
in their school. They distributed pink shirts to all of the boys to wear in
empathy with a boy who was being bullied. The day has grown over the years and
now we are all asked to wear pink on this day to help stop bullying. A number
of schools in ASD-N are marking this day, on or about Feb. 26th. On-going
anti-bullying campaigns are conducted throughout the school year in many
On February 12th
Jacquet River School completed its first session of the ELF Program. Four children participated and their teachers were very pleased with their progress. A second
session of the program is being planned following March break. The program
organizers felt very fortunate to find volunteers through a partnership with
the New Brunswick Community College in Belledune. Four students attending the local
campus were able to come and volunteer as part of their day. Many thanks to Tracy Culligan, coordinator of