Communication

Heritage Day 2025 honours the late Nora Madeline Bernard. From Millbrook First Nation, she was a Mi'kmaq activist who fought for her community and First Nations people across Canada.  

Quarter 3 starts, Monday February 3rd. Staff will be in the foyer at 9:20 to pass out schedules to students. Morning classes start at 9:40am and afternoon at 12:45.

African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, celebrated each February, honours the contributions of African Nova Scotians.  

Wednesday, January 29th morning exams will go ahead as scheduled today. 
Wednesday, January 29th afternoon exams will be postponed until tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, January 30th.

Exams are scheduled January 24th to 30th. Please see attached schedules. Quarter 3 begins on February 3rd, 2025.

Please be reminded that the first day of classes for students will be on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. January 2nd will be a professional practice day for teachers, and there will be no classes for students.

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, will be celebrated on January 29.  

International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on January 27, serves as a crucial reminder of the Holocaust.  

Important weather reminders 
 

Did you know? HRCE takes great care when making the decision to alter the regular operations of schools and school busses in the event of severe or inclement weather.