We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, which is the traditional unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

General Announcements

• Today please remember to be kind, respectful and inclusive to each other in our hallways, classrooms and community.
• Happy Groundhog Day! Shubie Sam saw their shadow this morning! This means 6 more weeks of winter!
• The 2023 African Heritage Month theme, Seas of Struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore, recognizes the resiliency, strength, and determination of people of African descent from the shores of Africa to the shores of Nova Scotia -- with the Atlantic Ocean being the everlasting connection.
• The theme highlights the role the sea has played in the long-standing history of people of African descent in the development of Canada and Nova Scotia. This year’s theme aligns with the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (DPAD) 2015-2024. The goal is to strengthen global cooperation in support of people of African descent, increase awareness and recognize their full and equal participation in society.
• Nova Scotia has more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities with a long, deep and complex history dating back more than 400 years. African Heritage Month provides another opportunity to celebrate and promote the culture, legacy, achievements and contributions of people of African descent in Nova Scotia – past and present. Check out more on the website. 
• Last call for buying a yearbook for this year - cutoff is Friday at midnight! If you would like to buy one please head to SchoolCash Online and buy before we run out!
• Dartmouth High presentation for the French Immersion grade 9 students this afternoon.
• Drawing club is today at lunch for all that signed up - please head to Ms. Doolan’s room - Resource - room 220.
• If you have forgotten your LUNCH today please let us know in the office by 10AM.
• Healthy Hunger is now available each day of the week!! Salad & Pizza Mondays, DOMINOS Tuesday with pizza, pasta and chicken! Sandwich & Wrap Wednesdays, Kenny’s Pizza Thursdays and Pasta Fridays! Place your orders a week in advance online! 

Athletic Announcements

• Female basketball team had a loss against Graham Creighton yesterday but it was a very well played game. All the players did their best and we are heading to the playoffs. Please remember it is important to attend practices.
• Male basketball exhibition game today at Woodlawn High against Caledonia! Have a great time playing at Woodlawn and watching the Panthers play afterwards!

Band & Music Announcements

• Grade 8 Band Rehearsal at lunch cancelled! Grade 8 Band Tour today! We will call you down when the buses arrive.