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  • DEC Vacancy
    ​DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE FILLED A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 6. Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at here, may be an eligible candidate. The following schools are located in Sub-District 6: • Centennial School • Harbour View High School • Hazen-White-St.-Francis School • M. Gerald Teed Memorial School • Millidgeville ... Read More
  • Welcome Back! 2024-2025
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, I hope you had a safe and restful summer. We’re excited to welcome our students back next week and to kick-off the 2024-2025 school year! As we prepare for another exciting year, I’d like to share some information and reminders with you. School Start-Up Students will start school next week on a staggered entry, depending on their grade level. Specific information will have come from your child’s sc ... Read More
  • Bus Info - September 2024
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Each summer, the Transportation Team reviews bus schedules and stops and makes any necessary changes for the upcoming school year. Updated bus information for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in BusPlanner after July 15, 2024. Families are encouraged to check their child’s busing information in BusPlanner prior to the start of school.  We recommend all families sign up for BusPlanner so you c ... Read More
  • ​Student Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Fair Notice for Families
    ​Student Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Fair Notice for Families   ASD-S is committed to creating and maintaining school environments in which students, staff, parents/guardians/caregivers, and others feel safe. Schools cannot ignore any threat of violence. What is a threat? A threat is an expression of intent to do harm or act out violently against someone or something. Threats may be verbal, written, drawn, poste ... Read More
  • Last day of school for students: June 21, 2024
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, After discussions between the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), school and district leadership, and the New Brunswick Teachers' Association, EECD has decided the last day for all students for this school year will be Friday, June 21, 2024. This differs from the current date indicated in district and school calendars. Teachers' last day will continue to be June 26, 2024. S ... Read More
  • Are you CUPE 2745 and did not receive your pay equity adjustment payment?
    ​Are you a CUPE 2745 member that did not receive your pay equity adjustment payment?   As a result of a recent Court of Appeal decision, the Government of New Brunswick has a legal obligation to pay employees who were members of CUPE 2745 between April 2012 and September 2016 pay equity adjustments for time worked during that period. While most members received their adjustments during that time, there are some members that were pr ... Read More
  • Solar Eclipse - Early Dismissal
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, On Monday, April 8, 2024, a rare, total solar eclipse will be visible in our region. While this is an exciting natural phenomenon and an excellent learning opportunity, it also poses a safety risk for observers. Looking directly at the sun, even for a short period, can lead to serious, permanent eye damage.  For this reason, schools in ASD-S will be dismissed early that day to ensure students arrive safely ... Read More
  • Public Health Memo - Measles
    Please find below, a memo from the Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arifur Rahman, with important information about Measles. ​Memo Measles. Parents Public Health.pdf ... Read More
  • Dept of Education & Early Childhood Development Memo - Labour Actions
    Dear ASD-S Families, please find below a memo from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) Deputy Minister, Ryan Donaghy. ​ ... Read More
  • Inclement Weather (Snow Days)
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, The weather is quickly becoming more seasonal, and this letter is to help families understand our policies and decisions regarding snow day cancellations and bus delays. The decision to cancel school is never taken lightly and we understand the challenge created by the change of routine, both at home and in the classroom. Delays and Closures Following poor weather, we may opt to delay buses while road ... Read More
  • SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-2024
  • Kindergarten Registration for 2025!
    ​Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open for all Anglophone South Elementary Schools on October 14.​ Registering now allows parents and children to take part in the transition to school activities which take place throughout the year.   Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2025.  Parents, however, may defer entry into Kindergarten ... Read More
  • Dept of Education & Early Childhood Development - Fall 2023 Updates
    ​On behalf of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), please find below a letter from Minister Bill Hogan regarding improvement initiatives for English Prime and French Language Learning programs.​ ... Read More
  • Welcome to our Kindergarten Families!
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, A warm welcome to our Kindergarten families, especially those new to Anglophone South School District. We hope you had the opportunity to join us for our school orientation events in the spring, and for those who could not, we look forward to meeting you in person next week. Kindergarten students will join us through a staggered entry, with half starting on September 5, the other half starting September 6, ... Read More
  • Welcome Back! 2023-2024
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, I hope you all had a safe and restful summer. We’re busy preparing to welcome our learners back into classrooms next week and are looking forward to the exciting new school year ahead! This summer, we have been focused on district improvement planning and developing strategies to help every learner achieve their full potential. This means having an equal opportunity to accomplish their academic best and, ... Read More
  • High School - Course and Requirement Updates
    ​Dear ASD-S students and families, Over the last few years, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has been working to improve the high school experience. This work has been informed by feedback from students who shared that they want more choice, more flexibility, and more relevance in their course selection. As a result, High Schools are introducing a number of changes that will begin with students ente ... Read More
  • BusPlanner Update
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, We have made an update to BusPlanner to make it easier and more secure to access your child(ren)’s information. We encourage all families to sign up for BusPlanner (https://asdsbp.nbed.nb.ca/), to receive information about busing such as stops and schedules, delays and school cancellations. For new users, create your account using the same email address listed as a primary contact in Power School, and yo ... Read More
  • French Language Learning - Update
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Earlier today the province announced that New Brunswick will not be going forward with the proposed NB Innovative Immersion Program, following recent public consultations. This means that parents of students entering Grade 1 in September will have the option of enrolling them in the existing French Immersion program. While the province is looking at ways to improve both the English Prime and FI programs ... Read More
  • District Education Council Vacancy - Saint John North
    ​DISTRI​​CT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE FILLED   A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 6.  Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at http://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/maps/school-districts.html may be an eligible candidate.    The following schools are located in Sub-District 6: ·         Centennial School ·         ... Read More
  • Inclement Weather (Snow Days) Policy
    ​ Dear ASD-S Families, This letter is to help families understand our policies and decisions regarding snow day cancellations. The decision to cancel school is never taken lightly and we understand the challenge created by the change of routine, both at home and in the classroom. How do we decide? We begin watching weather systems the day before anticipated weather, consulting various forecasts with hourly information such as temperatu ... Read More
  • Evolving French Language Learning
    Dear ASD-S Families, please find attached a message from Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Hon. Bill Hogan, regarding the New Brunswick Evolving French Language Learning Initiative.  Read online here or click to download:  French Language Learning.pdf ... Read More
  • DEC Announces New Superintendent
    Having completed its search for a new District leader, the ASD-S District Education Council (DEC) is pleased to announce that Derek O’Brien has been selected as Anglophone South School District’s next Superintendent effective November 1, 2022. Current Superintendent Zoë Watson will be retiring after 41 distinguished years in education, including 10 years as Superintendent of ASD-S. The DEC formally announced Mr. O’Brien’s appointment at We ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Registration for 2023
    Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools.​ Registering now allows parents and children to take part in the transition to school activities which take place throughout the year. Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2023.  Parents, however, may defer entry into Kindergarten until September of 2024 for ... Read More
  • No School Sept 30- Truth & Reconciliation
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, The provincial government had declared September 30 a provincial holiday in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and survivors of the residential school system, as well as their families and communities. There will be no school for students K-12 next Friday, September 30, 2022. Read more from the province here. Zoe Watson, Superintendent​ ... Read More
  • District Education Council Vacancy
    ​DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE FILLED   A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 5.  Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at http://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/maps/school-districts.html may be an eligible candidate.    The following schools are located in Sub-District 5:   ·         Bayside Middle School ·         Bayview School ... Read More
  • National Day of Mourning - No School Sept.19
    ​Dear ASD-S families, This afternoon, the Government of New Brunswick announced that on Monday, September 19, the province will be observing the National Day of Mourning for the passing of the Queen. Schools and provincial offices will be closed for the day. This means there will be no school on Monday, September 19, 2022. Please find the province’s press release with more information here. Sincerely, Zoe Watson, S ... Read More
  • Health and Safety Tips
    Everyone has a role to play in helping students and staff stay healthy. This includes taking simple steps to reduce the spread of illnesses such as COVID-19, the flu, common colds, and stomach bugs in our schools.   Healthy Habits   By following simple, healthy habits, you can help reduce the spread of germs in our school and community.​   When you cough or sneeze, turn your head and step away from othe ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Welcome -2022-2023
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, A warm welcome to our Kindergarten families, especially those new to Anglophone South School District. We hope you had the opportunity to join us for our school orientation events in the spring, and for those who could not, we look forward to meeting you in person next week. Kindergarten students will join us through a staggered entry, with half starting on September 6, the other half starting Septe ... Read More
  • Welcome Back - 2022-2023!
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, I hope you all had a restful and safe summer. Facilities and custodial staff have been busy since the end of June preparing our buildings for the new school year, and teachers returned this week to finish getting ready for the exciting year ahead. Students will start school next week on a staggered entry by grade. More information will come from your child’s school, or you can review the district calendar ... Read More
  • Seeking our next Superintendent
    ​The ASD-S District Education Council has begun our search for the next Superintendent. Reporting to the DEC, the Superintendent will be responsible for the leadership and overall management of the school district including programs and student services, finance, operations, and human resources. Our ideal candidate will have served as a strategic and visionary educational leader within the public school system, bringing a passion for enabling ... Read More
  • Free Summer Learning Opportunities - GNB
    The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development has created a list of some of the exciting learning opportunities available for free to students this summer.  Download the PDF brochure of the virtual and in-person opportunities here. ... Read More
  • Minister's Excellence Awards 2022
    We offer many congratulations to our three recipients of the Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards: Pam Burtt the Principal of Inglewood School, Jo-Ann Schwarze the Principal of Blacks Harbour Elementary, and Stu Kearney the guidance counsellor at Quispamsis Middle School. The Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards recognizes educators demonstrating outstanding skills in: ... Read More
  • Summer School 2022 - Grades 9-12
    ​ASD-S is again partnering with READ Saint John to offer High School Summer School July 4 - July 29, 2022 in each education centre.  Note: The SSEC and HEC campus are subject to student registration and will only run if there is sufficient interest.  For more information please contact Josh Eastwood (joshua.eastwood@nbed.nb.ca)   Summer School Poster.pdf Summer School Saint John Ed Centre.pdf​ Summer School St. Stephen Ed Cent ... Read More
  • Turnaround Achievement Awards 2022
    ​The Anglophone South School District Turnaround Achievement Awards   ASD-S is once again celebrating very special students in our annual Turnaround Achievement Awards. Held in each of our three education centres, this awards program recognizes students in Grades 6-12 who have demonstrated perseverance and commitment to "turn around" their lives for a brighter future.   Nominated by their schools, recipients are students who have ... Read More
  • District Education Council (DEC) Vacancy
    ​DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE FILLED  A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 7. Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at http://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/maps/schooldistricts.html may be an eligible candidate. The following schools are located in Sub-District 7:  • Forest Hills School  • Glen Falls School • Lakewood Heights School  • Loch Lom ... Read More
  • District Education Council (DEC) Vacancy
    ​DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE FILLED A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 4. Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at http://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/maps/school-districts.html may be an eligible candidate. The following schools are located in Sub-District 4: • Barnhill Memorial School • Beaconsfield Middle School • Island View Sch ... Read More
  • French Second Language Programs - Info Meetings for K & 5
    ​VIRTUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS Dear Kindergarten and Grade 5 Families, Information sessions regarding program selection for September 2022, will be held virtually via TEAMS for each education centre. Sessions typically last no more than one hour.  Information will be provided on language program options for Grades 1 and 6 students for the 2022-2023 school year. These options are: ... Read More
  • Student Immunization Program - Gr 7 & 9
    Each spring, ASD-S works in partnership with the Department of Health to offer immunization clinics in our schools for grades 7 and 9.  Consent forms are distributed at your school, and they are available below along with immunization information. We encourage all families to participate in the immunization program.​   Consent Form 2022 Gr7.pdf                        human papillomavirus.pdf       meningitis.pdf ​Consent Form 2022 Gr 9.pdf    ... Read More
  • District Education Council (DEC) Vacancy
    ​DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE FILLED A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 4. Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB (here) may be an eligible candidate. The following schools are located in Sub-District 4: • Barnhill Memorial School • Beaconsfield Middle School • Island View School • Seaside Park Elementary School • St. Rose School Eligibility Requirements: ... Read More
  • Update - COVID-19 Measures
    Dear ASD-S Families, Last week the province announced they will be removing all remaining COVID-19 measures on March 14, 2022. There will be a few important changes for our schools after March Break: 1)    Masks will no longer be required for students, staff, or visitors at any time in our schools or buses.   2)    Effective immediately, proof of vaccination will no longer be required for ... Read More
  • Move to Level 1
    ​Click here for information about our move to Level 1 and the Winter Plan: Level 1 Family Letter - February 18 2022.pdf ... Read More
  • Return to In-Person Learning
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, The province announced yesterday that schools will be returning to in-person learning under ‘Level 2’ of the Winter Plan (K-8 plan; 9-12 plan) on Monday fo​r grades K-8 and Wednesday for grades 9-12. We are very pleased to welcome all students back into our schools and below are some of the measures that will help ensure learning can continue safely and in-person for our students and staff. Reminde ... Read More
  • District Education Council (DEC) Vacancy - First Nations Representative
    ​DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY       The Anglophone South District Education Council is seeking a First Nations representative for the DEC.    Eligibility Requirements: You must be a member of a First Nations Community You must live within the boundaries of ASD-S You must be 18 years of age or older You must be a Canadian citizen You must not be an employee of the school system​ ... Read More
  • COVID-19 Reporting and Notifications
    ​January 17, 2022   Dear ASD-S Families,   Due to the significant rise in COVID-19 cases in the province, Public Health will no longer be able to inform our schools of new cases, conduct contact tracing, or provide notification letters for close contacts. As a result, we are changing the way we communicate positive COVID-19 cases to our school communities.   Beginning when schools resume in-per ... Read More
  • Return to School- On-line/At Home Learning
    ​January 7, 2022 Dear ASD-S Families, Last week the province announced that there will be no classes on Monday, January 10 and that students will participate in on-line/at home learning Tuesday, January 11 until Friday January 21. The situation will be evaluated, based on the status of COVID-19 in the province and individual health regions, during the week of January 17. On-line/ At Home Learning Your child’s school or tea ... Read More
  • Winter Break Info
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Our schools will be closing for the holiday break from noon today until Monday, January 10. Please note that Information regarding COVID-19 exposures will not be coming from the schools over the break. If Public Health determines that there was an exposure to COVID-19 at your school prior to the break, you will receive notification from the Province. This notification will be shared through School Messenger ... Read More
  • Winter Plan and Test Kits Update
    Dear ASD-S Families, The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has reviewed the COVID-19 safety guidelines and yesterday Minister Cardy announced the new Winter Plan for schools. Developed in consultation with Public Health, the plan will strengthen health and safety measures as a result of the increase of cases in schools and early learning facilities, with the aim of keeping our students healthy, safe, and learni ... Read More
  • COVID Update and Date Changes
    ​December 13, 2021   Dear ASD-S Families,   This afternoon, the provincial government announced new restrictions and safety guidelines impacting schools across the province.   Classes for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 will be dismissed for the holiday break at the end of the day on Friday, December 17. This is earlier than originally scheduled. There will be no in-person classes or expectation of at-home learning ... Read More
  • Inclement Weather (Snow Days) Policy
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, This letter is to help families understand our policies and decisions regarding snow day cancellations. The decision to cancel school is never taken lightly and we understand the challenge created by the change of routine, both at home and in the classroom. How do we decide? We begin watching weather systems the day before anticipated weather, consulting various forecasts with hourly informa ... Read More
  • Return to In-Person Learning
    ​Dear ASD-S Families,   We learned last evening that the provincial government and CUPE have reached a tentative agreement. All of our CUPE staff will be returning to work including our EAs, administrative assistants, and bus drivers. Custodians will be in our schools today to prepare for staff and students’ return. Starting tomorrow, Monday, November 15, learning from home will end and we will be welcoming all students and staff ... Read More
  • Continued Home Learning
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Thank you for your continued patience and support over the past week. We know this has not been an easy time for students or their families, nor has it been easy for our teachers and school staff. Due to the ongoing CUPE job action, all schools in ASD-S and across the province will continue learning from home this coming week. Learning from home will continue until the CUPE work stoppage is over. At K-8 your child’ ... Read More
  • Update on Rapid Test Program and Isolating
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Please find below a message from Assistant Deputy Minister (Education and Early Childhood Development) Craig Caldwell and Dr. Jennifer Russell, Chief Medical Officer of Health, regarding isolation guidance and suspension of the Point of Care (rapid) testing program in our schools. We would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation this week. We understand that this is a difficult time for students and their ... Read More
  • Home Learning - CUPE Work Stoppage
    October 30, 2021 ​Dear ASD-S Families, We thank you for your patience and understanding yesterday. The CUPE work stoppage will continue next week and, starting Monday, our schools will move to home learning/on-line learning until a resolution is found. At K-8 your child’s teacher will contact you regarding a learning plan and grade-appropriate instruction. Teachers will contact students each day.  K-8 learning may include h ... Read More
  • CUPE Action - Letter from Min. Cardy
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Further to our email on Friday, please find below an important message from Minister Cardy, sent on behalf of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, regarding the CUPE negotiations. - - - October 27, 2021 Dear Students and Families, As you may be aware, strike votes affecting various educational services recently took place. As a result of the vote, CUPE locals 1190, 2745 ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Registration 2022-2023
      Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2022.  Parents, however, may defer entry into Kindergarten until September of 2023 for children who turn five between September 1st and December 31st of 2022.  Children who will not reach the age of five on or before December 31st, 2022 are not eligible for admission to kindergarten.   Registration start ... Read More
  • New Rapid Testing (COVID) Program
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, The following is information from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development regarding the new rapid COVID testing program announced today. This will be implemented in our schools when there is a confirmed COVID-19 case starting October 12, 2021. - - - October 5, 2021 New Rapid Testing Program (COVID-19) Students and Families, Given the current situation of the pandemic ... Read More
  • Update to Provincial School Safety Measures
    ​Dear ASD-S Families,   In response to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the province, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) announced new safety measures for New Brunswick schools today.   These updates to the Healthy and Safe school guidelines are outlined in this message from EECD and are effective Monday, September 20, 2021: EECD Letter to Parent-Guardian - Changes-Healthy and Safe Sc ... Read More
  • Masking Update - Sept 13, 2021
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Update: Mask use in schools This evening we are sharing a letter from Deputy Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development George Daley and Dr. Cristin Muecke, Medical Officer of Health, about masking inside of all New Brunswick schools beginning tomorrow.   While there has not been a COVID-19 case in ASD-S yet this school year, positive cases have been confirmed in schools in zones 1 (Moncton region), 3 (F ... Read More
  • Welcome Back & Return to School Plan
    ​Dear ASD-S families We are excited to welcome your child back in September! Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy released the plan for our return to schools today. We know there will be many questions and we will do our best to answer them in the coming days. While New Brunswick has entered the green phase of recovery and the vaccine has allowed for the lessening of restrictions, we know that COVID-19 is still ... Read More
  • Student Appreciation Day 2021
    ​​Dear ASD-S Families, On June 9th (and 10th for those schools engaged in blended learning), over 200 schools in the four Anglophone School Districts across New Brunswick will celebrate a province-wide Student Appreciation Day. New Brunswick has been a global leader in fighting the spread of COVID-19, and our students have been a major part of this. They have demonstrated their resiliency by wearing masks, physical di ... Read More
  • COVID-19 Vaccine for students aged 12+
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, please find below information from Public Health and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for students aged 12+. As well, click here to read a letter from Dr. Russell, Chief Medical Officer of Health. - - - All New Brunswickers aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive their first dose of COVID- 19 vaccine. People under 18 sho ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Registration
    Registering for Kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year:​ Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2021.  Parents, however, may defer entry into Kindergarten until September of 2022 for children who turn five between September 1st and December 31st of 2021.  Children who will not reach the age of five on or before December 31st, 2021 are not eligible for admission to k ... Read More
  • Delay - High School Full-time Return to School
    ​April 10, 2021 Dear ASD-S High School Families and Students, It was announced on March 19 that all high school students would be returning to full-time in-person learning on April 12, 2021. As the COVID-19 pandemic is ever evolving, we are required to adjust to new information accordingly. As a result, out of an abundance of caution, the province announced today that full-time in-person learning for all high schools in the provin ... Read More
  • No Changes to Busing/Masking
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Re: No Changes to Busing/Masking On Thursday we communicated to families that there would be changes to some bus routes as a result of the full-time, in-person return to school of High School students this Monday. It was also announced that all students grades K-12 would be required to wear a mask on the bus at all times. On Saturday, the province announced that high school students would not be returning ... Read More
  • In-Person Learning - High Schools
    ​Dear ASD-S High School Families and Students, On Monday, April 12, all high school students will return to daily in-person classes.  Teachers will be welcoming all students back to full-time daily in-person learning.  Only students with medical documentation and previously identified as vulnerable will continue learning at home.  While the synchronous or home learning component is being replaced by daily face-to-face learn ... Read More
  • Become a DEC Candidate
    ​​ Make a difference! Consider becoming a candidate for your Anglophone South District Education Council.  Your District Education Council (DEC) needs people who are dedicated and passionate about the education of students in our district and across the province. The DEC hires and evaluates the superintendent, develops policies, monitors the performance of the district and sets priorities for the district education plan.  Candidates ... Read More
  • Full-Time In-Person Return to High School
    ​March 19, 2021 Please see below a letter from Deputy Minister of Education and Early Childhood Education, George Daley High School Students and Families, When the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development first announced the Return to School plan last spring, we knew that this would be a school year like no other. Over the past year, you have been flexible and patient as we've updated this plan. Today, ch ... Read More
  • ASD-S Returns to Yellow - March 8
    ​March 07, 2020 Dear ASD-S Families, UPDATE:  Saint John (Zone 2) Health Region                     Re: Return to Yellow phase   On Monday, the Saint John Health region, which covers all of ASD-S, will return to the Yellow phase of recovery. For our staff and students, this means a lessening of the face mask requirements.   Our Yellow phase requirements are now in place, as follows:          Students should h ... Read More
  • Blended Learning and Engagement- High School
    ​February 10, 2021 Dear ASD-S High School Families, This school year has been a unique challenge for our students, especially those in high schools.  The blended learning model, attending school in-person every other day, and an increased reliance on technology is new for staff, students, and families and we have all had to adapt. Our priority remains quality education and t ... Read More
  • ASD-S Returns to Orange - Jan 26
    ​January 26, 2021   Dear ASD-S Families,   UPDATE:  Saint John (Zone 2) Health Region                     Re: Return to Orange phase   At midnight tonight, the Saint John Health region, which covers all of ASD-S, will return to the Orange phase of recovery. For our staff and students, this means that safety directives will revert to those previously specified under the Orange level.   The Depa ... Read More
  • ASD-S Moves to Red Level
    January 19, 2021 Dear ASD-S Families, With the continued increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick, the Saint John Health Region (Zone 2), which covers all of ASD-S, is moving to the Red phase of recovery as of midnight tonight, January 19. We understand that this move to Red may raise questions and concerns for some families. The province announced this week that during the Red phase, schools will remai ... Read More
  • COVID-19 Update Jan 17, 2021
    ​January 17, 2021 Dear ASD-S Families, You may be aware that a few schools in ASD-S have communicated to their families that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 connected to their school communities. These schools and the District are working with Public Health to ensure that, through the contact tracing process, those who need to be self-isolating are contacted by Public Health.  You or your child may na ... Read More
  • Update to Travel Requirements K-12
    ​January 11, 2021 Dear ASD-S Families, Re: Travel restrictions for K-12 students With the recent move back to Orange phase across New Brunswick, the province has continued to update safety requirements in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. Over the weekend the province announced that students travelling into New Brunswick from the US or another Canadian province due to formal custody or care agre ... Read More
  • Return to Orange Phase- January 5
    ​January 05, 2021 Dear ASD-S Families, With the increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick, the province is moving to the Orange phase of recovery as of tonight, midnight January 5. We understand that this move to Orange may raise questions and concerns for some families. Our move to the Orange phase requires enhanced safety measures for our staff and students and our schools’ Operational Plans outline very ... Read More
  • Post-holiday Safety Reminders
    January 03, 2020 Dear ASD-S Families, We hope you and your family have had a safe and enjoyable holiday break. As we prepare for our return to school on Monday, we’d like to offer families a few safety reminders. Firstly, for those students who have travelled across the Canada/US border for the purpose of custody agreements, we remind you that they are still subject to the current Emergency Order, which requires cross-borde ... Read More
  • Holiday Travel- Custody Arrangements and Self-Isolation
    ​December 18, 2020 Dear ASD-S Families, The holidays are upon us and we know many families are looking forward to sharing this time together. Currently, as per provincial safety guidelines, students who must travel outside of the province for the purpose of custody agreements are not required to self-isolate upon their return. As always, we ask all students, especially those travelling during the holiday break, to monit ... Read More
  • Return to Yellow Phase - Zone 2
    ​December 11, 2020 Dear ASD-S Families, UPDATE:  Saint John (Zone 2) Health Region                     Re: Return to Yellow phase   On Friday, the Saint John Health region, which covers all of ASD-S, returned to the Yellow phase of recovery. For our staff and students, this means a lessening of the face mask requirements.   Our Yellow phase requirements are now in place, as follows: ​S ... Read More
  • ASD-S Holiday Design Card Challenge - Winner
    ​Congratulations to our talented student artist, Amelia Cyr, winner of this year's Holiday Season Card Design Challenge! The design (pictured below) of the Grade 11 St. Malachy's Memorial High School student will appear on this year's official ASD-S holiday card.​ One of Amelia's designs, as part of the same Challenge, was also selected for the holiday card of the New Brunswick Office of the Child and Youth Advocate.​ ASD-S received many s ... Read More
  • Attendance and Home Learning
    ​November 25, 2020 Dear ASD-S Families, Schools are currently open and unless you have been advised by Public Health or your primary care giver that your child must self-isolate, we encourage you to send your child to school. We have enhanced safety measures in place and learning is continuing face to face. Children and young people look to adults to guide them on how to react to worrying and stressful events. Families are encourag ... Read More
  • COVID-19- Letter to All ASD-S Families
    ​November 22, 2020 Dear ASD-S Families, You may be aware that a few schools in ASD-S have communicated to their families that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 connected to their school communities. These schools and the District are working with Public Health to ensure that, through the contact tracing process, those who need to be self-isolating are contacted by Public Health.   You or your ... Read More
  • Transition to Orange Phase - Zone 2
    ​November 20, 2020 Dear ASD-S Families, With the increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Saint John Health Region (Zone 2), which covers all of ASD-S, our area is moving to the Orange phase of recovery, as of midnight tonight. We understand families may have questions and increased concerns about what this means for their students. It is important to remember that schools cannot share any personal or health ... Read More
  • District Education Council (DEC) Vacancy to be Filled
    A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 2.  Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at http://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/maps/school-districts.html may be an eligible candidate.    The following schools are located in Sub-District 2: ·         Back Bay Elementary School ·         Blacks Harbour School ·        ... Read More
  • School Calendar - REVISED
    ​October 15, 2020     Dear ASD-S Families,   Please note this important change to our ASD-S school calendar: Grades K-8: The Professional Learning Day originally scheduled for February 1, 2021 has been rescheduled to Friday, October 30, 2020. Class will now be held on February 1, 2021. Grades 9-12: The Professional Learning Day originally scheduled for March 19, 2021 has been rescheduled for Friday, ... Read More
  • Expectations in the Event of an Outbreak
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, With the increase of new COVID-19 cases confirmed around our province and the closure of a high school north of the province due to a confirmed case, we understand families may have questions and increased concerns. Currently we do not have any students or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 in ASD-S. However, we recognize that this can change any day and we are prepared if someone were to t ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Registration - 2021-2022
    Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will take place on October 13-23, 2020 in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools. We are extending registration into a second week to allow time to schedule appointments.  Registering in October allows parents and children to take part in the transition to school activities which take place throughout the year.   Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach ... Read More
  • Student Immunization Program Dates- 2020-2021
    ​ASD-S works in partnership with the Department of Health to offer immunization clinics for grades 7 & 9.  Consent forms are distributed at your school, and they are available below along with immunization information and the schedule of clinics. We encourage all families to participate in the immunization program.​ Consent form Grade 7.pdf Consent form Grade 9.pdf Human Papillomavirus Info.pdf     Tetanus Diptheria and Pertussi ... Read More
  • Health Q and A
    UPDATED March 08, 2021 - We will continue to update this document as new information becomes available... ​ Dear ASD-S Families, We have shared a great deal of information recently about how our schools are working to support the safety of our students and staff as we re-open schools and adjust to COVID-19. We understand that some families and students may feel anxious to be returning to school. Attending school is im ... Read More
  • School Operational Plans
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, Each school has developed a COVID-19 Operational Plan, outlining how the school will manage daily operations while ensuring a safe school environment consistent with Public Health guidance and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Operational Plans will take into consideration the unique needs and layout of the school. The plans have been assessed by the District and will be reviewed by the scho ... Read More
  • Return to School - Update August 28
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, There has been a lot of information shared from the province’s Return to School plan in the last couple of weeks, and we wanted to share a few key reminders to help families as you prepare for the start of school. Return to School Every student is expected to have a clean community mask with them every day. Masks must be washed frequently and should be labeled with the child’s name. ​​​​Stud ... Read More
  • Confirm Bus Details - Updated BusPlanner
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, The provincial Return to School plan outlines how masks and physical distancing can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools and on our buses. ASD-S has 228 buses covering 990 runs and physical distancing of students has required us to add additional runs, altering our schedules.    It is important that every family confirms their child(ren)’s bus stops and times, as this information may have changed ... Read More
  • Physical Attendance - Return to School
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, We have received many questions from families asking if a physical return to school this fall is the right decision for their child, and about how the schools can help meet the particular needs of their child. Education in NB is mandatory and physical attendance at school is an important component to a student’s learning and well-being. However, there are some students whose needs will impact their attendance. ... Read More
  • Return to School Guide for Families - August 13
    ​Dear ASD-S Families, The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has released a Return to School guide for families, which includes information on outbreak management, health and safety, and student learning.    We understand our families have many questions about what school will look like in the fall. This Guide provides information common to all students in New Brunswick. Specific information related to your c ... Read More
  • Return to School - Update August 6
    ​​Please find below the latest information shared with our ASD-S families regarding Return to School - September 2020. Return to School -Gr K-5 .pdf Return to School -Gr 6-12 .pdf - - -  Dear Parents/Guardians of our K-5 Students (6-12 follows below), We are excited to be welcoming your child back in September!  We know there are many questions and we will do our best to answer them as more information becomes available. ... Read More
  • Bring Your Own Digitial Device Program in High Schools
    Bring Your Own Digital Device Program – Message to ASD-S Families of High School Students The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) has announced a Bring Your Own Digital Device program starting September 2020 in high schools across the province. High school students are asked to bring their own electronic devices for learning as part of a shift toward a more personalized, collaborative and tech-based learni ... Read More
  • District Education Council - Vacancy to be Filled
    ​A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 8. Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at http://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/maps/school-districts.html​ may be an eligible candidate. The following schools are located in Sub-District 8: • Fairvale Elementary School  • Harry Miller Middle School  • Kennebecasis Park Elementary School  • Rothesay Elementary School  • Rothes ... Read More
  • Return to School - September 2020
    ​Good afternoon ASD-S Families, Today Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy released the plan for our return to schools in September 2020. Linked below is a document prepared by the province which outlines the current plan for grades K-12.   We know there will be many questions and further information will be available as we work through operationalizing this plan with our schools.  The District will work ... Read More
  • Message from Deputy Minister of Education
    ​Please find attached a message from Deputy Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development George Daley regarding the end of the current school year. ​   The document is attached here. ... Read More
  • HPV Vaccination Clinics - Grade 7: June, 2020
    Message to Parents/Guardians - Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination Clinic During School Closure, June 2020 Immunization is a very important public health measure in maintaining the health and wellness of our population. The grade 7 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunization clinic will be offered between June 4-June 19, 2020 by Public Health Nurses. These dates have been rescheduled from earlier in the spring as a result of the COVID 19 sc ... Read More
  • June Dates and Activities
    To All ASD-S Families, Please find attached a letter from Superintendent Watson regarding year end dates and activities:   Year End Dates & Activities Information   ... Read More
  • Accessing Schools - Retrieval​ of Student Items​​
    ​​ Please find below important information regarding accessing schools to retrieve student items from desks and lockers.  Retrieval of Items - Info Letter.pdf ... Read More
  • Q & A - High School Students
    Families of Grade 11-12 ASD-S Students, On April 2, 2020 Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy released the provincial “Continuity of Learning Plan” which outlined a plan for education during this time of school closures as a result of COVID-19. The goal of the plan is to ensure no student is disadvantaged or penalized by the school closure, while at the same time encouraging available opportunities for con ... Read More
  • Superintendent's Update- April 05, 2020
    ​ASD-S Families, This week we shared with you the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s  Continuity of Learning Plan which outlines the province’s plan for education during the COVID-19 school closure. We understand families have many questions. Families are eager to know when they can retrieve items from desks and lockers, have questions about high school course requirements, and are looking for informatio ... Read More
  • ​Continuity of Learning Plan
    Dear ASD-S Families,   Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy announced today that the 2019-2020 school year has been cancelled for this year, and the year will not be extended. Below you will find a letter from Minister Cardy outlining a plan for education during this time of school closures as a result of COVID-19.   Key to this document are the recommendations for continued home learning for student ... Read More
  • School Counselling Services plus Update
    ​ASD-S School Counselling Services  and Superintendent’s Update   Our School Guidance Counsellors and Guidance Teachers will be offering telephone support to K-12 students and families beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020.      We know the important role our Guidance staff plays throughout the year and believe their support is needed at this time more than ever. We have set up a phone service t ... Read More
  • COVID-19 - Emotional Well Being
    Please find below a series of helpful one page articles from the Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development regarding maintaining Emotional Well Being during the COVID-19 situation. Emotional Well-Being - The Importance of Connection EmotionalWellBeing_SocialDistancing.pdf EmotionalWellBeing_PhysicalWellness.pdf ​EmotionalWellBeing_Mindfulness.pdf ​Emotional Well-Being - Global Citizen.pdf Learning ... Read More
  • Update plus Memo from Deputy Minister - March 20, 2020
    Good evening ASD-S families,  We want to provide you with an update from this week and share a memo (DM PARENT memo March 20.pdf) from the Deputy Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Mr. George Daley.   [Click here for Arabic: Memo to Parents and Guardians (March 20 2020)-Arabic.pdf]. As you would be aware the Premier declared a state of emergency in our province on Thursday afternoon and stated that schools will be c ... Read More
  • COVID 19 & School Closures (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions - Updated June 02, 2020
    ​Please click link for Frequently Asked Questions for Parents Regarding COVID-19 Related School Closures.  QA ASDS 06 02.pdf   ... Read More
  • Talking with your Children about COVID 19
    Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource     ... Read More
  • Covid-19 Update - March 13th, 2020 - School Closure Information
    ​FREDERICTON (GNB) – The all-party cabinet committee has met and agreed to close New Brunswick public schools. Effective Monday, March 16, all schools across the province will be closed for two weeks. This is in response to the COVID-19 situation. This closure will be reassessed on an ongoing basis. This was the first meeting of the all-party cabinet committee, with the collective goal of minimizing the spread of COVID-19. At this time, early ... Read More
  • Covid-19 Update - March 13th, 2020 Noon update
    Important Message to All ASD-S Families,   The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and School Districts, in consultation with Public Health and the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association (NBIAA), are postponing all school and District sponsored events involving students from different schools or the general public, until March 23. This would include chess tournaments, sports games, parents nights, drama producti ... Read More
  • Covid-19 - Questions & Answers - March 10th, 2020
    ​The Minister of EECD, Dominic Cardy, has issued the following Q & A as follow up to previous memos (1) (2) regarding COVID-19 precautions in both official languages.   English - Q&A   French - Q&A ... Read More
  • Message to ASD-S Families: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - UPDATED
    This is a message from Anglophone South School District on behalf of the Department of Education and Early Childhood development. This message contains additional information regarding foreign travel and COVID 19 precautions that will be implemented by EECD.  Please refer to the attachment for this important information.     ... Read More
  • Message to ASD-S Families: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    To all ASD-S Families,   Please click HERE for important information from the Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). ... Read More
  • Celebrating in ASD-S - Latest
     ​ Having problems viewing images? Click here​.   There is always so much to CELEBRATE in ASD-S. Scroll down to see just some of the fun, positive news from the past weeks. ​ Hampton Middle School (pictured) and Westfield Elementary are among the schools  who are celebrating  Valentines Day  by making and sending Valentines to Veterans.  -  - ... Read More
  • Coronavirus - Q & A Session
    POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - THIS SESSION WILL NOW TAKE PLACE MONDAY, FEB 10 AT 6:30 AT SJHS.​ The “It Takes a Village” committee of the four Saint John Area High School PSSCs, with ASD-S, is pleased to welcome Dr. Kimberley Barker, Medical Officer of Health – South Region for an Information Session and Q&A about the Novel Coronavirus. There have been many media reports on the Coronavirus and some misinformation and myths aroun ... Read More
  • Program Information for French Second Language Programs - 2020
    ​PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS   IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL GRADES K & 5 PARENTS / GUARDIANS Information Nights regarding program selection for September 2020 will be held according to the schedule below. The information will be provided on options for Grades 1 and 6 students:  English Prime Program, Early French Immersion Program (Grade 1 entry) and Late French Immersion Program (Grade 6 entry) ... Read More
  • Message to ASD-S Families - Snow Days
    ​This letter is to help ASD-S families understand our policies and decisions regarding snow day cancellations. The decision to cancel school is never taken lightly. We understand the challenge created by the change of routine, both at home and in the classroom. How do we decide? We begin watching weather systems the day before anticipated weather, consulting various forecasts with hourly information such as temperatures, ... Read More
  • Ask Me Anything- a NB Sexual Health Education Survey
    Research supports the practice of early, frequent, and positive communication between parents and their children as an important determinant in the development of healthy sexuality. Horizon and Vitalité Public Health Departments, in collaboration with the Horizon Research Department, are conducting a research survey to explore the c​urrent sexual health education practices and need for resources of parents and guardians of children 18 years ... Read More
  • Growing Global Competencies by Giving Back
    ​Developing future-ready learners who possess the global competencies to excel in any area their interests may someday lead them is a priority of Anglophone South School District (ASD-S). By teaching our students empathy and good citizenship, our young people are developing the skills to make positive changes as our future leaders.   Just like the invaluable support our schools receive from community partners throughout t ... Read More
  • ASD-S Holiday Design Card Challenge - Winners
    ​Kaylyn, pictured here with Superintendent Watson. (Having trouble viewing pictures? Click here) Congratulations to two of our talented student artists, winners of this year's Holiday Season Card Design Challenge! A design (pictured below) by Harry Miller Middle School student Kaylyn Allison will appear on this year's official ASD-S holiday card.​ Artwork (below) by River Valley Middle School student Mackenzie Snodgrass has been cho ... Read More
  • Celebrating in ASD-S
    ​​​There is a lot going on in ASD-S -  Empty Stocking Fund performances, Holiday Markets, United Way fundraisers, tournaments, awards, and so much more. Scroll down to see just a few of the fun, positive news from the past weeks.  *Having problems viewing the pictures? Click he​re​* Congratulations to Harry Miller Middle School student Kaylyn Allison, pictured here with Superintendent Watson, on having her artwork sele ... Read More
  • Message to ASD-S Families - Viral Meningitis Info
    Public Health has recently been made aware of suspected cases of viral meningitis in several students in the district. Viral meningitis is common and in most cases does not cause severe illness. No school exclusion is required.  Below is a copy of the message shared by our schools to ASD-S families and staff on behalf of Dr. Kim Barker, Medical Officer of Health, South Region. Please take the time to review this information. ​ ... Read More
  • 3rd Annual Mental Health Youth Forum - Focussing on Wellness
    ​The 3rd Annual Mental Health Youth Forum took place today at the Saint John Education Centre, with student and teacher representatives from each of the high schools across ASD-S. Organized through our district’s Educational Support Services (ESS) team, the theme was "Grow Through What You Go Through". With presentations, activities, and discussion throughout the day, participants learned that mental health is not all about mental illn ... Read More
  • Three teachers in ASD-S receive Minister's Excellence in Education Awards
    ​ 2019 Excellence in Education Awards  Three teachers from ASD-S are among the ten educators in the NB Anglophone districts who have been presented with the Minister’s Excellence in Education award recognizing their outstanding work. In a message of congratulations, Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy said, “Thank you and congratulations to all of this year’s recipients for going above and beyond for their student ... Read More
  • Inclement Weather Policy - Message to Families
    ​  IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL FAMILIES   ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER   Anglophone South School District is committed to the safe and efficient transportation of students and recognizes that it may be necessary to cancel a bus run(s), close school(s), or delay school opening to ensure students are not endangered by hazards brought on by poor weather or road co ... Read More
  • School Sustainability Review - Morna Heights
    ​​ The Anglophone South District Education Council (DEC) will host Public Consultations as per Provincial Policy 409 Multi-Year School Infrastructure Planning to study the sustainability of Morna Heights School. Under Policy 409, the DEC will be holding two public information sessions at the school. Read more School Sustainability Review Meeting #1 Power Point Presentation – Morna Heights ​ ... Read More
  • Student Immunization Program Dates- 2019-2020
    ​ASD-S works in partnership with the Department of Health to offer immunization clinics for grades 7 & 9.  Consent forms are distributed at your school, and they are available below along with immunization information and the schedule of clinics. We encourage all families to participate in the immunization program.   Consent form Grade 7.pdf  Consent form Grade 9.pdf varicella-chickenpox.pdf                meningitis.pdf tetanus ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Registration
    ​Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year will take place on October 15-18, 2019 in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools. Registering in October allows parents and children to take part in the transition to school activities which take place throughout the year.   Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2020.  Parents, however, may defer entry into Kin ... Read More
  • Attendance Matters
    This year, and every year, our goal is to ensure that all of our students are attending class regularly and arriving on time. Attendance has a huge impact on a student’s social and academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Absenteeism is linked to lower academic achievement in early years which can be difficult to catch-up from, and our own data shows that the average high school student loses 1.2% off of ... Read More
  • Vape-free Schools Campaign
    ​Anglophone South School District is committed to the wellbeing of our students and this fall we are launching our Vape-Free Schools campaign for middle and high school students. Schools will be educating students and families about the risks of vaping and sharing our Vape-Free Schools messaging throughout the year. Consistent consequences for those found vaping have been developed and will be applied across all high schools, a ... Read More
  • School Start Up 2019-2020
    A Message from ASD-S Superintendent  Welcome back to all students and families from Grand Manan to Sussex Corner for the new school year! All Kindergarten children will enter school through a staggered entry process on September 3 and 4, 2019 with half of the students attending each day.  All Kindergarten children will attend together on September 5.  Schools will communicate to families their scheduled time of entry.​ If you ... Read More
  • Celebrating ASD-S - June
    ​​Scroll Down to see just a few of the fun, positive news from the past month..​.​ Congratulations to our students who participated in the Celebrate Canada Youth Quilt/Art Project! A photographic representation of a quilt featuring many of the designs is to be displayed in Market Square.  The staff and Students of The Compass Education Support Program are proud to announce that Tyler Patterson, a grade 11 student ... Read More
  • Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards - Nominate
    There is still time to nominate your favourite teacher or early childhood educator for the Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards.   This award recognizes educators who demonstrate outstanding skills in: Innovative educational practices and leadership Responding to the diverse needs of all learners Lifelong learning Fostering a positive learning environment   This is a great opportunity to acknowledge an indivi ... Read More
  • Celebrating in ASD-S - May
    ​Scroll Down to see just some of the fun, positive news from the past month..​. The St. Malachy’s Cyber Titan team represented ASD-S at the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) National Finals. They were 1 of 10 teams who earned this honour! The team faced off against others from across Canada and defended their systems against cyber industry experts. There also visited some technology companies and toured th ... Read More
  • Message to ASD-S Families - Measles Situation
    ​Message to ASD-S Families   There has been much information in the news the last several weeks regarding the confrrmed cases of measles in Kennebecasis Valley High School and Hampton High School. KVHS, HHS, and the District have been working closely with Public Health to ensure families and students are kept informed. We thank those families for their patience, as there has been a large volume of information directed to ... Read More
  • May is Food Allergy Awareness Month
    ​ASD-S recognizes Food Allergy Awareness Month in May and remembers the importance of food allergy safety all year long! Food allergies are one of the leading causes of potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions, especially among children. In Canada approximately 4% of children have food  allergies, with the most common being peanuts, eggs, milk, tree nuts, wheat, soy, sesame seeds, seafood, and sulfites. As there is no way ... Read More
  • Celebrating in ASD-S - April
    ​Scroll Down to see just some of the fun, positive news from the past month..   The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) honoured 3 of our own with national inclusive education awards for their work to ensure all learners are included in education, school life and their community.   The ceremony was hosted by the Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, Lieutenant Governor of NB. ... Read More
  • Turnaround Achievement Awards
    ​The Anglophone South School District Turnaround Achievement Awards   ASD-S is once again preparing for our annual Turnaround Achievement Awards. Held in each of our three education centres, this awards program recognizes students in Grades 6-12 who have demonstrated perseverance and commitment to "turn around" their lives for a brighter future.   Nominated by their schools, recipients are students who have ​​shown great ... Read More
  • School Performing Arts Schedule 2019
    ​There so many wonderful productions and concerts coming up in ASD-S this spring.  Many of them are listed in the table below. We will keep this updated, so be sure to check back! ... Read More
  • Celebrating ASD-S - March ... more!
    Scroll Down to see even more of the fun, positive news from the past month...​     St. Stephen Middle School students are enjoying their new ukuleles thanks to funding from the Fundy Community Foundation.  The FCF donated the generous amount of $2500 to help purchase a class set of 30 ukuleles with cases as well as method books and tuners!   ASD-South District Science Fair On Friday, ... Read More
  • Celebrating in ASD-S - March
    ​Scroll Down to see just some of the fun, positive news from the past month... Many of our schools recognized the 30th Annual French Pride Week including Loch Lomond School, seen here marching in their annual Tintamarre parade, an Acadian tradition.   First steps for the annual Marigold Project started this month at Prince Charles School with the planting of the seeds! Can’t wait to watch them grow.   ... Read More
  • Social Media and its Effect on our Mental Health - Free Presentation
    The It Takes A Village parent committee is pleased to offer another information evening to parents on a topic of great interest — Social Media and its Effect on our Mental Health by Dr. Daniel Chorney.  ​ Teenagers can use social media to find their community but is their mental health being negatively affected by this culture of comparison? As social media is continuously changing and evolving how do we as parents and guar ... Read More
  • A Healthy Food Environment - Student Conference
    ​Last year the students at Harbour View High School worked with the school cafeteria to revamp their menu and include more healthy options. Today, HVHS hosted a School Food Conference, with students and teachers from five other area high schools.  The conference is an initiative of Horizon Health's Healthy Learners in School program and ASD-S. Student Food Conferences were held for area students at both Hampton High School and Sir Ja ... Read More
  • Celebrating What's Right with the World - February
    ​Keep Scrolling Down to see just some of the fun, positive news from the past month...                                                                                                                                                                                     Hammond River Valley Elementary School is excited to share that they are now a Heart Healthy School. The grade 5’s Championed the 5,2,1,0 Challenge and the sch ... Read More
  • UPDATE: High School Registration for Saint John Education Centre Students
    ​Due to cancellations and postponements during high school exam week, we have changed the dates for the high school information sessions.   Registrations must be received by grade 8 homeroom teachers on or before Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at noon.   The new schedule for high school information sessions is as follows:                         HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION                FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS                F ... Read More
  • District Education Council (DEC) Vacancy
    ​DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE FILLED   A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 4.  Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB here may be an eligible candidate.    The following schools are located in Sub-District 4: ·         Barnhill Memorial School ·         Beaconsfield Middle ... Read More
  • Schools & Community - Making the Season Bright!
    ​This holiday season, students from across ASD-S raised thousands of dollars and volunteered many hours to help make the season a little brighter for fellow students and families in their communities. Our students also received countless contributions of time, resources, and funding from members of our community and staff who generously give in order to ensure no student goes without during the holidays. Click here​ to see just a few of the a ... Read More
  • Immediate Need- Grand Manan Casual Custodians
    ​*IMMEDIATE NEED  - GRAND MANAN ISLAND CASUAL CUSTODIANS.  PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO asd-s.jobs@nbed.nb.ca  Qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent and a clean criminal and vulnerable sector check.  ​ ​ ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary - Digital Artistry
    ​Code Mobile Visits Belleisle Elementary School​ - Students and Staff had the opportunity to learn about coding and programming. They used their literacy skills, listening abilities, and took turns to create their own interactive digital art.​  ... Read More
  • Beaconsfield Bulldogs Believers
    ​On Friday December 14, members of the Beaconsfield Bulldogs Believers We Club were hard at work demonstrating citizenship. They began their day at Centennial School working as wrappers and shoppers for Centennial's Annual Christmas Bazaar. Then after school, many headed to Sea Street Manor to spreed some Christmas Cheer with the residents.​ ... Read More
  • The Gift of Art from IBEW 502
    ​Kim Robinson, Norman Mitchell and Eamon Clarke from the Community Assistance Fund, IBEW 502, donated an art kit for each student at St. Martins School during their Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 19.   Through their generosity the school also received a large screen tv, tablets and musical instruments.   The staff and students of St. Martins School want to thank the Community Assistance Fund (IBEW 502) for their gifts and supp ... Read More
  • NB Child & Youth & Senior Advocate - Holiday Card Design Winner
    ​Congratulations to Grade1 student Jaylin Southard from St. George Elementary, whose artistic design was chosen for the holiday card of the office of the NB Child & Youth & Senior Advocate. ​ Jaylin's design was chosen from a huge number of submissions from K-5 students from across the district. Well done Jaylin, and a big thank you to all students who submitted their artwork for consideration.   Pictured:Jaylin and her par ... Read More
  • Accepting Applications for Bus Drivers Course
    ​A Bus Drivers course will be held in January 2019 for those wishing to apply for a school bus driver position with ASD-S. We have a particular need for Casual Drivers for the St. George, Campobello and Deer Island areas. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, clean drivers abstract and criminal record check, and the ability to pass a medical exam. To apply, please forward a copy of your drivers abstract and high school diplom ... Read More
  • QMS - Generous twist on holiday gift swap
    ​Last week some members of the Quispamsis Middle School staff participated in a Secret Santa Gift exchange. They chose names, purchased a gift they thought the recipient would have enjoyed in middle school, and then opened them all together over some healthy snacks and beverages after school.  All of the toys will now be donated to the KV Fire Department for families in need this Christmas.  ... Read More
  • Holiday Season Card Design Challenge - Winner!
    Congratulations to Kindergarten student Olivia Lennon from Glen Falls School, winner of this year's Holiday Season Card Design Challenge! ASD-S received an overwhelming number of submissions for the yearly seasonal Design Challenge! K-5 students from across the district submitted their winter artwork, which was carefully viewed and considered. A shortlist of 10 finalists was established and SJEC Office Staff voted for their favourite design ... Read More
  • Program Information for French Second Language Programs
    ​IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL GRADES K & 5 PARENTS / GUARDIANS Information Nights, regarding program selection for September 2019, will be held according to the following schedule. The information will be provided on options for Grades 1 and 6 students:  English Prime Program, Early French Immersion Program (Gr 1. entry) and the Late Gr. 6 French Immersion Program. Power Point Presentation: EveryoneAtTheirBest_FSL 2018-2019 (1).p ... Read More
  • Campobello Island - Raising Funds for Community
    Campobello Island Consolidated grade 11/12 Leadership class recently held 2 incredible fundraisers to support a cause near and dear to their hearts, Charlotte County Cancer Society. It is a local independent organization used to benefit Charlotte County Residents fighting and living with the effects of cancer, such as, unplanned medication costs, dressings/ostomy supplies, prosthetics and transportation.  The students and staff organized ... Read More
  • A Growing Library at Rothesay Park
    Rothesay Park held a book drive for the month of October. The students were challenged to see who’s class would bring in the most books. The winning class was Mrs. Simon’s, who donated 146 books to the library.  In total, the school collected 508 new books to add to their library!  Well done Rothesay Park!  ... Read More
  • See Our Policy: ASD-S School Closures Due to Inclement Weather
    IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL FAMILIES ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER   Anglophone South School District is committed to the safe and efficient transportation of students and recognizes that it may be necessary to cancel a bus run(s), close school(s), or delay school opening to ensure students are not endangered by hazards brought on by poor weather or road conditions.  Our deci ... Read More
  • Saints in Action
    O​n Thursdays, over 350 St. Malachy’s students participate in a Saints in Action group for 1 hour.  These groups use the hour study hall given to them to fundraise, raise awareness, do good deeds, volunteer at the Salvation Army, Food Basket, and St. Vincent de Paul, Paint it Forward (paint to give away canvases to local non-profits), Build it Forward (build fidget boards for local seniors homes), and Best Buddies.  ... Read More
  • One of Canada’s Smartest Kids is at Harry Miller Middle School!
    We are so proud of Liam Veale, a grade 7 student at HMMS, who will be competing each week on Canada's Smartest Kids. Based on the grownup version of the competition show, 12 remarkable Canadian kids will showcase their smarts in fun and spectacular challenges across six categories: physical, musical, social, linguistic, logical, and visual smarts. In this entertaining and action-packed series, young competitors will battle for the coveted ti ... Read More
  • MGT Fundraise in memory of a friend.
    ​The Students and Staff of M Gerald Teed had a jersey/ superhero/ princess day.  They raised $600 for Brain Cancer Research in memory of Jordyn. ... Read More
  • Policy 409 Phase 3 Sustainability Review – Saint John Central City Schools
    ​ At the Anglophone South School District Education Council (DEC) meeting of August 22, 2018, the following motion was approved by Council:   “...that Council begin Phase 3 of the 409 process for the Saint John city centre schools to look at reconfiguring Millidgeville North School to a middle school. Council will also look at an addition or new construction, depending on cost, to M. Gerald Teed to accommodate the grades 3-5 from Millidgevill ... Read More
  • Kick-Off to Kindergarten Sessions - Dates
    ​ASD-S Kick-Off to Kindergarten sessions have started! See schedule for dates and times. ​​School Date 2018 Time Apohaqui Elementary School November 5 6:00pm Back Bay Elementary School November 7 6:00pm Bayview School October 22 4:00pm Belleisle Elementary School ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Registration
    ​ Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place on October 9-12, 2018 in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools. Registering in October allows parents and children to take part in the transition to school activities which take place throughout the year.   Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2019.  Parents, however, may defer entry into K ... Read More
  • Student Immunization Program 2018-19
    ​ASD-S works in partnership with the Department of Health to offer immunization clinics for grades 7 – 9.  Forms are distributed at your school, and they are available on our website along with the schedule of clinics. We encourage all families to participate in the immunization program   Dates for Immunization Clinics Consent form - Grade 7 Consent form - Grade 9 HPV Info Meningococcal Info TDap Info Varicella Info   ... Read More
  • Increased security and convenience with Cashless Schools
    ​ASD-S is now offering School Cash Online as the preferred method of payment for school fees, from field trips to yearbooks. School Cash Online allows parents to pay school related fees safely and easily online. Also, by using School Cash Online, you help increase security and efficiency in our schools, reducing the amount of cash school staff and students have to handle. School Cash Online allows you to pay by any of the following payment ... Read More
  • Growing in the Community
    ​Students from Hazen White School planting apple, cherry, and pear trees in Crescent Valley. ... Read More
  • Celebrating Aboriginal Heritage
    ​Congratulations to Wilson Connors and Jack Comeau from Loch Lomond School who received the NB Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat Award for the Celebration of Aboriginal Heritage at the 2018 Regional Heritage Fair.  ... Read More
  • Fall Harvest
    ​A successful harvest at Princess Elizabeth School. ... Read More
  • Building Bridges at Saint Rose School
    ​Problem-solving and teamwork are a great combo as students build bridges in pairs to cross this "canal"​. ... Read More
  • Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick - Education Programs
  • New Safe Arrivals system helps parents keep track of attendance
    ​ New Safe Arrivals system helps parents keep track of attendance   Our K-5 and K-8 schools now use the Safe Arrival system for tracking attendance. Parents are asked to report an absence using one of these convenient methods:   •             Interactive Toll-free Phone Number: 1-833-219-9065 •             Mobile app (free): Download the SchoolMessenger app for parents from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store •             Websi ... Read More
  • ASD-S District Education Council Vacancy
    ​   A vacancy on the Anglophone South District Education Council exists for Sub-District 11.  Persons living in the areas identified by Elections NB online at http://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/maps/school-districts.html may be an eligible candidate.    The following schools are located in Sub-District 11: ·         Apohaqui Elementary School ·         Norton Elementary School ·         Sussex Corner Elementary School ·         Su ... Read More
  • Opening of Schools for 2018 - 2019
    ​ ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca OPENING OF SCHOOLS FOR 2018-2019   Welcome back to all students and families from Grand Manan to Sussex Corner for the new school year! All Kindergarten children will enter school through a staggered entry process on September 4 and 5, 2018 with half of the students attending each day.  All Kindergarten children will attend together on September 6.  Schools will communicate to familie ... Read More
  • 2018 - 2019 School Calendar
    For information on the ASD-S 2018 - 2019 School Calendar please Click Here​ ... Read More
  • Gold at the Canada Wide Science Fair
    ​Congratulations to Jackson Weir of St. Malachy’s High School for winning gold at the Canada Wide Science Fair last week in Ottawa.  Jackson’s project, “An Experimental Analysis of Environmental Factors: Surface Spread of Oil on Water”, also was awarded the Senior Environmental Challenge Award. ... Read More
  • UNBSJ Mathematics Competition 2018
    On Thursday May 3, 2018 UNBSJ welcomed over 300 middle and high school students from 28 schools across ASDS for the annual Mathematics competition.  The students participated by writing the exam, touring UNBSJ and enjoyed lunch and time on campus.  Congratulations to all participants and the teachers who attended the event with their students.  Thank you to UNBSJ and Dr. Rebecca McKay and her team from the Department of Mathematics and Statistic ... Read More
  • Updated ASD-S Performance Schedule 2018
    *To have your school’s event added to this list, please send the information to Erica.Lane@nbed.nb.ca.   Event School Location Dates & Times Price Peter Pan Jr. Barnhill Memorial School Barnhill Memorial School May 22 & 23 7pm Adults $10 16 & under $5 Arts Gala Harbour View High School Harbour View High School May 23 , 7pm $5 or $20/family AP Art Show St. Malachys Learning Commons May 24  5:30 - 8 pm Free T ... Read More
  • Cyber Safety Awareness with Youth at Sussex Regional High School
    ​May 15th - 6.00 pm - 7.15 pm  Sussex Regional High School will be hosting Shara Munn, Saint John Crown Prosecutor and member of ICE. Shara will be speaking on the theme of "Cyber Safety Awareness with Youth" ,including the "legal aspects" of inappropriate technological use. This forum will be facilitated in our high school's Learning Commons and will be open to any parents and community members wishing to learn more about ... Read More
  • Host an International Student
    ​ International students looking to study and live with a New Brunswick family come to our School District  through Atlantic Education International (AEI).  AEI is a corporation created in 1997 by the Province of New Brunswick to deliver world-class education opportunities to the global community through the NB-EECD and through the support of our international student liaison officer at ASD-S.  These students come from all over the world: Germa ... Read More
  • Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser SJHS
    ​Soup and Sandwich $7 Don’t want to battle the uptown lunch crowds on May 7th? SJHS SRC are accepting pre-orders for those who would like a fresh made grill cheese, with real cheddar or Swiss, and a bowl of tomato basil soup. Send pre-orders to angie.cameron@nbed.nb.ca Orders accepted until Sunday May 6th. All proceeds going to help students travel to the Canadian student Leadership Conference in September. ... Read More
  • May is Food Allergy Awareness Month
    ​       May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Join the Sweet Caroline Foundation on May 10th to celebrate Purple Day to increase people’s awareness about allergies and what to do about a severe reaction. Looking for more information?  Check out the Parent Resource tab above and refer to Allergy and Anaphylaxis folder.   ... Read More
  • Artist in Residency at Rothesay Elementary School
    ​The Grade 5 English classes of Mrs. Bryden and Mrs. Dunlop at Rothesay Elementary School participated in the Artist in Residency program.  This was a 10 week program with local artist Fabiola Martinez.  Students studied and created their own painting based on well-known New Brunswick architecture.  The focus was on historically significant buildings in our greater community.  After spending time with the artist and creating the wonderful pieces ... Read More
  • Updated ASD-S Performance Schedule 2018
    *To have your school’s event added to this list, please send the information to Erica.Lane@nbed.nb.ca.   Event School Location Dates & Times Price Back To The 80’s Simonds High School Simonds High School April  26,  & 28  7pm April 29 2pm $10 The Spell of Sleeping Beauty Sir James Dunn Academy Sir James Dunn Gymnasium April 26  6:30 pm $5/person $20/family Alice In Wonderland-The Musical Forest Hills School Forest H ... Read More
  • Revision to School Calendar for Wednesday, June 6, 2018
    ​ Under the NB Teachers’ Collective Agreement, all Kindergarten to Grade 8 teachers are to receive two half days each year for report card preparation.  The teachers had a half day in November dedicated to preparation of their report cards. The report cards were new to everyone and this time was appreciated.  On March 15 the Kindergarten to grade 8 teachers were scheduled to have another half day to help with their preparation of the March 20 ... Read More
  • Looking for Host Families
    ​International students looking to study and live with a New Brunswick family come to our School District  through Atlantic Education International (AEI).  AEI is a corporation created in 1997 by the Province of New Brunswick to deliver world-class education opportunities to the global community through the NB-EECD and through the support of our international student liaison officer at ASD-S.  These students come from all over the world: Germany ... Read More
  • 2018 Regional Heritage Fair
    ​Family, friends and community members! All are invited to join the brilliant minds of tomorrow at Rothesay Park School for the 2018 Heritage fair. Students from grades 5-8 have chosen a piece of our Canadian Heritage to share with you! The fair will take place on Thursday, April 26th at 6pm. Come and support the students of the Hampton Ed. Center ... Read More
  • National Girls Learning Code Day
    ​National Girls Learning Code Day is a beginner workshop for girls ages 8-13 who are new to game production. It is designed to empower girls to become creators, and not just consumers, of technology. It will be run in the parent-child format. During the workshop, learners work together to build a video game that addresses a social or environmental issue using tools like Scratch, Soundtrap, Canva, and Piskel! For more information and register: g ... Read More
  • Provincial Chess Results
    ​Last weekend, nearly 400 young chess players converged on Bathurst for the NB Provincial Chess Championship.  ASD-South was well represented, with about 60 qualifiers from the district in attendance. Congratulations to Magnus Justason from Vincent Massey Elementary, Tony Huang from M. Gerald Teed and Sam Song from Saint John High School who each finished first in the province in their respective grades, and will be invited to compete in the Ca ... Read More
  • A Day in Her Shoes
    ​Step into spring and this season’s colourful and trendy fashions at A Day in Her Shoes in Market Square Atrium on May 10th. Delicious hors d’oeuvres, wine, and the most anticipated spring fashion show Saint John has to offer in support of Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick in Saint John. Keynote speech by Cathy Donaldson, author of “Caging the Anxiety Monster” and special performance by singer Shania Fillmore.   Tickets for ... Read More
  • “Stronger Together” – New Seaside Park Elementary School Releases School Song
     Seaside Park Elementary School is pleased to announce the release of their new song, “Stronger Together”, celebrating the amalgamation of three west side schools. With the support of an Artist in Residency Grant from the province, the students worked with InterAction School of Performing Arts teachers, Kate Wilcott and Hilary Ladd, and their music teacher, Mary Ann Melvin, to write this song over the past two months. It was recorded last week a ... Read More
  • Fundraising Concert at Sir James Dunn Academy
  • Presentation on Social Media & Internet Safety at Quispamsis Middle School
    ​Quispamsis Middle School PSSC will be hosting a parent-information session on Monday, Apr 30th from 6:30-7:30 featuring Constable Mackenzie Pescod from the RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Team. He will be speaking on the ever present and ever changing world of social media and internet safety. ... Read More
  • Jersey Day in support of the Humboldt Broncos Hockey Club
    ​After learning of the devastating news involving the Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team, I was thinking of ways that our District (and possibly other District’s within the province) could show our support. A group of hockey moms in Langley, B.C has launched a jersey campaign encouraging everyone to wear a sports jersey in support of the victims and families affected by this tragedy on Thursday, April 12th. I am challenging each school to take part. ... Read More
  • Romero House Fund Raising Event
    ​Romero House has been serving the community of greater Saint John for over 30 years. The Lions of Greater Saint John along with many organizations have come together to honor the Late Carolyn McNulty and host a fundraising event. The goal is to raise enough money to purchase a new mobile unit to carry on the Romero House street ministry. For almost two decades, the Romero House mobile unit has hand-delivered help to any individual who needs a ... Read More
  • Updated Spring Events and Performances 2018
    ​*To have your school’s event added to this list, please send the information to Erica.Lane@nbed.nb.ca.   Event School Location Dates & Times Price Shrek the Musical Jr. Bayside Middle School Bayside Middle School Theatre April12 &13 – 7pm April 14 – 2pm $5 The Wizard of Oz  (& KVHS Photography Club photo display) Kennebecasis High School Kennebecasis High School April 17-21 7:30pm Saturday 2:00 matinee $15 orche ... Read More
  • Fundy Regional Science Fair Winners
    ​On April 5th, 100 students from across Southern New Brunswick gathered at UNBSJ for the Fundy Regional Science Fair.  After presenting their projects to a team of judges, prizes were awarded in both the Middle and High school categories, with the three grand prize winners moving on to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Ottawa in May.      Congratulations to all of the participants… the projects this year were of a really high quality.  Next year ... Read More
  • Spring Events and Performances 2018
    ​*To have your school’s event added to this list, please send the information to Erica.Lane@nbed.nb.ca.   Event School Location Dates & Times Price Shrek the Musical Jr. Bayside Middle School Bayside Middle School Theatre April12 &13 – 7pm April 14 – 2pm $5 The Wizard of Oz  (& KVHS Photography Club photo display) Kennebecasis High School Kennebecasis High School April 17-21 7:30pm Saturday 2:00 matinee $15 orche ... Read More
  • A Panel Discussion: Anxiety Affecting Children & Their Relationships
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Greenhouse
    ​At SJDA we celebrate our school Greenhouse run by Seth Richardson & Students a successful harvest of red hot chilli peppers. These temperamental tasty delights have been sought after in St. Andrews by several local restaurants. Plants are for sale and they are going quick.  ... Read More
  • Parents Let’s Talk Drug Awareness!!
    ​Are you a parent or guardian of a Middle School student ? You are invited to an information session on Drug Awareness – WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW Date: March 21, 2018 @ 7PM Location – Bayside Middle School – 75 Bayside Drive We are proud to have the following guest speaker: ·        David Adams – A Parents Perspective ·        Constable Corey Jamieson – Drug Abuse Resistance Education Coordinator – Saint John City Police ·        Dr. Tun ... Read More
  • School Sustainability Review and Schedule of Public Consultations
    ​The Anglophone South School District Education Council (DEC) is hosting Public Consultations as per Provincial Policy 409 to study the sustainability of Centennial and Hazen White/St. Francis School. The first meetings were held in February. The next meetings will allow the public an opportunity to make a presentation to the DEC. The second meeting at Centennial School is scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:30pm The second meeting at H ... Read More
  • Go with the Flow…DRINK H2O!
    ​For this year in celebration of Nutrition Month (March), Anglophone South School District will be promoting the importance of water consumption to improve overall health for all students & staff, Go with the Flow…DRINK H2O! The focus is on  World Water Day, Thursday, March 22 . The theme for this day  is  ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. Bringing attention to this da ... Read More
  • ASD-S Principal Recipient of Canada’s Outstanding Principal Award
    ​Bonnie Hierlihy was honoured by The Learning Partnership as one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals at an unforgettable gala event last week in Toronto. Bonnie is the Principal of Fairvale Elementary School and was one of 40 honourees recognized for their contributions to public education from all across Canada.  The Learning Partnership is a national organization which provides programs to schools which help to improve student achievement in a ... Read More
  • Bus driver of the Year Awarded at Belleisle Elementary School
    Congratulations to Hampton Education Centre  bus driver, Kim Totton of Bus # 838 on receiving an award for Bus driver of the Year at Belleisle Elementary School. Kim , we Celebrate you ! ... Read More
  • YMCA Looking for Volunteers for Homework Club
  • Jazz Concert at Sussex Regional High School
  • Cooking Classes at Island View School
    ​With the help of the Nutrition Literacy Grant, students in grade 3, 4 and 5 at IVS,  have been participating in an after school cooking class, focusing on healthy eating and proper food preparation.  They prepare a meal to take home to their families to share.  ... Read More
  • Vincent Massey Elementary Celebrates the Winter Olympics
    ​Vincent Massey Elementary celebrates the Winter Olympics by holding their own opening ceremony . Students are learning about other countries and winter sports. ... Read More
  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science
    ​An event is planned on February 12th in sponsorship with Dal Medicine at UNBSJ to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science.  There will be 90 minutes of science and medicine information shared by female med students and professors.  They will talk about their work, their studies, demo how they use technology to learn with others in Halifax, and will share their stories.  Students will have the opportunity to try out some activi ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Celebrates Literacy Week
    ​Welcome to BES Whoville! Students and staff celebrated Literacy Week with a Dr. Seuss Theme. Special Guest “Cat in the Hat” came to the school to read. Crazy hair day matched the character students created in art (Tizzled Topped Tufted Mazurkas). Students and staff even had an opportunity to dress up as a favorite book character. At home, students could participate in Literacy bingo with family members. If they completed the task, students we ... Read More
  • Teen Dating Violence Information Session - Rothesay High School
    ​ EVERYONE WELCOME Teen Dating Violence Information Session February 28th 7- 8:30pm Rothesay High School Did you know? ·      43% of all reported incidents of dating violence happen to 15-24 year olds. ·      13% of girls who report having been in a relationship report being physically abused ·      82% of parents’ report feeling confident they could recognize if their teen was experiencing dating violence, but more than 50% did not kno ... Read More
  • Teen Dating Violence Information Session - Hampton High School
    ​ EVERYONE WELCOME Teen Dating Violence Information Session February 27th 7-8:30pm Hampton High School Did you know? ·      43% of all reported incidents of dating violence happen to 15-24 year olds. ·      13% of girls who report having been in a relationship report being physically abused ·      82% of parents’ report feeling confident they could recognize if their teen was experiencing dating violence, but more than 50% did not know ... Read More
  • It Takes A Village To Raise A Teen: Understanding Teen Depression
  • 7th Annual Think Pink Game on Grand Manan
    ​The Sr. Girls and Boys basketball team on Grand Manan had their 7th Annual Think Pink game this year on Jan. 20th. This event is to raise awareness and money for the Atlantic Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. It was a huge success again this year  raising over $2600 for the cause. The teams raised money by doing 50/50 and the community donated amazing items to a silent auction. It is very touching what this small community and group of young s ... Read More
  • Day In Yellow
    The Charlotte County Suicide Prevention Committee Presents:                                                                                   Day In           Yellow     WHERE:  Your place of Employment/Organization/home WHEN:  Friday February 2nd, 2018 WHAT: Wear yellow to help spread the message of Hope and Support WHY:  February is Suicide Prevention Month, and Friday, February 2nd is Day In Yellow- a province wide campaign aimed a ... Read More
  • Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week
    The New Brunswick Federation of Home and School Associations, Inc. is pleased to announce the 30th annual Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. This year it is being celebrated the week of February 11th-17th , 2018. Initiated by the Canadian Home and School Federation in 1988 , Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week provides an opportunity for parents, students and the whole community to recognize the important role that teachers and support staff such as ... Read More
  • Parents Let’s Talk Drug Awareness!!
    ​Are you a parent or guardian of a Middle School student ? You are invited to an information session on Drug Awareness – WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW Date: March 21, 2018 @ 7PM Location – Bayside Middle School – 75 Bayside Drive We are proud to have the following guest speakers: ·        David Adams – A Parents Perspective ·        Constable Corey Jamieson – Drug Abuse Resistance Education Coordinator – Saint John City Police ·        Dr. Tu ... Read More
  • Volunteer Opportunities at the YMCA
  • Ring a Bell for Mental Fitness at Macdonald Consolidated School
    ​The staff and students at MCS are happy to celebrate the release of their "Ring a Bell" video on youtube which they previewed at the school before the Holidays.  Students were involved in the creation of a video to help synthesize and share their learning about the three mental fitness needs (competence, autonomy and relatedness) and how "kids get stressed too".  The video, or parts of it, may be useful to encourage conversa ... Read More
  • Quispamsis Raises Funds For Turket Drive
    ​Quispamsis Middle School raised just over $3400 the week before Christmas during their annual Turkey Drive in support of the KV Fire Dept Xmas Food Baskets. This is $1000 more than last year. Students designed and ran the classroom activities and then the entire school moved throughout the building playing the various games. Thank you to the students & staff at QMS for giving back so generously to our community in need. ... Read More
  • ​7th Annual Warm up to Winterfest
    ​Join us in our kick off to Winterfest for the 7th annual Warm Up to Winterfest event on Sunday, January 28th, 2018 from 1pm until 3:30pm in the atrium of Market Square. This is a free event for people of all ages to visit a variety of wellness/community information booths and have the opportunity to fill out a passport to win a prize, to be entertained by performances on the main stage, have a photo taken with visiting mascots and to enjoy heal ... Read More
  • Volunteer Opportunities at the YMCA
  • Holiday Season Card Design Challenge: Winners Announced
    ​The “Holiday Season Card Design Challenge” is our annual opportunity for one student to have their seasonal artwork printed on the official ASD-S holiday card which gets sent all around the province. In addition to this, the New Brunswick Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (CYA) also print one of our students designs on their holiday card, giving students not one but two chances to have their artwork shared with a wide audience. This year ... Read More
  • Give The Gift of Time - Big Brothers Big Sisters
    ​Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children who face serious adversity in their lives. We believe that changing the course of these young lives can in turn change our community’s future. Studies show that our mentoring services: -          Help kids stay in school, which can eventually mean a reduction in poverty and unemployment -      Help kids avoid risky behavior such as bullying, which can lead to safer schools and neighborhoods -      Hel ... Read More
  • Saint John High School Bazaar
    On behalf of Saint John High School we would like to invite you to join us at our 20th annual Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Bazaar! Our Pancake Breakfast is on December 1st, starting at 8am and going until the line-up is gone! A "puppy" (pancakes only) is $3 and a "hound” (pancakes and sausages) is $5! Our Holiday Bazaar is the following day, Saturday, December 2nd. From 9am until 1pm, we will have a craft sale, bake sale, silent ... Read More
  • “MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL”, THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW BRUNSWICK ANNOUNCES WINTER PROGRAMS
  • Feature Educator for WE Day Atlantic
    ​River Valley Middle School would like to celebrate one of our teachers, Shelley Petit, who was selected to be the Feature Educator for WE Day Atlantic from all of the We Educators in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec. She will attend the Evening of Champions the night before We Day Atlantic on November 30th. Mme Petit introduced the Me to We movement to River Valley and it was the first Me to We middle school group in the district. Through num ... Read More
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Need You !
    ​               Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John, Kings and Charlotte Counties needs YOU! Volunteer or donate      today. http://www.imaginebbbs.ca  ... Read More
  • Island View School Christmas Craft Sale
  • Seaside Park Unveils New Mural
    ​Seaside Park has new mural which was recently unveiled by Ms. Perry's Kindergarten Class..  Its an ocean themed "Look and Find".  ... Read More
  • PES Joins with Seniors in Recognition of Remembrance Day
    ​The students from Princess Elizabeth School recognizing Remembrance Day with the Seniors’ at Brunswick Drive (SKIP-Seniors and Kids Intergenerational Program) ... Read More
  • Holiday Market at M. Gerald Teed School
  • Hampton High presents The Secret Garden
    The Hampton High School Theatre Company will perform The Secret Garden November 29th - December 2nd. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door. They can be purchased at Hampton Pharmasave and the Clary Wilbur Learning Commons at HHS. An early bird special of $12 for advance tickets will be offered until November 19th. This heartwarming tale is adapted from the children's  novel by Frances Hogson Burnett. Curtain time is 7:30. For more inform ... Read More
  • KVHS Renaissance 9th annual Used book sale
    ​Date & Time: Friday, Nov 17th from 6 to 9pm and Saturday, Nov. 18th from 10am to 4pm Location: KVHS Cafeteria   KVHS Renaissance is currently collecting used books and magazines for its 9th annual used book sale.  Donations of used books and magazines can be dropped off at KVHS until Nov. 10th. All money raised helps send students to various leadership conferences.     ... Read More
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Needs Volunteers !
  • School Closures Due to Inclement Weather
    ​ IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL FAMILIES    ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER   Anglophone South School District is committed to the safe and efficient transportation of students and recognizes that it may be necessary to cancel a bus run(s), close school(s), or delay school opening to ensure students are not endangered by hazards brought on by poor weather or road conditions.  Our decisions must be made ... Read More
  • St. Malachy’s Memorial High School Presents: The Sound of Music
    ​St. Malachy’s  Memorial High School Presents:  The Sound of Music starting on November 30th playing through to December 2nd. Shows are at 7:30pm each evening and an additional 2pm matinee on Saturday, Dec. 2nd.  Tickets are $15.00 and are available to purchase through the main office at the school by calling 658-5361. ... Read More
  • HOLIDAY BAZAAR at Seaside Park Elementary
    Seaside Park Elementary - 627 Havelock St. will be having their First Holiday Bazaar on Saturday November 18th from 9-3pm.  Come and visit as there will be all kinds of vendors to visit.  There will also be a barbecue.  All proceeds will go to our Playground.    THANK YOU!  Aviva Community Fund- We are proud to say that we ended the voting process with 48, 285 votes and had the most votes out of 500 contestants. Aviva announced that we are on ... Read More
  • River Valley Me to WE Group
    ​The RVMS Me to WE group has just completed another successful We Scare Hunger Challenge. Altogether, staff and students have collected close to 2 Truck Loads worth of food for the River Valley Food Bank as well as $100 to put towards fresh veggies.    At our first school dance, members of The RVMS Me to WE club gave up their free time to run a Spooky Halloween Photo Both. They sold a little over 100 photos which allowed them to donate to the ... Read More
  • Simonds Students Pay It Forward
    Simonds Spirit Committee paid it forward by purchasing coffee for people on the morning of October 20th. They had a toonie drive and collected 120 toonies and were able to make 120 customers happy that their morning coffee was on them !    ... Read More
  • National Down Syndrome Awareness Week
    ​ It is National Down Syndrome Awareness Week from November 1-7. For more information  go to www.cdss.ca ... Read More
  • FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION FOR GRADES 1, 3 OR GRADE 6 LATE IMMERSION
    REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR FSL PROGRAMS-Deadline Jan.30th 2018   This year program REGISTRATION will be done ONLINE.  The registration site can be accessed by the following link:  http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-S/Pages/FSL.aspx  Only students who will be entering Immersion entry points at Grades 1,3 or 6 need to apply.  Students currently in Immersion programs do not need to register.    FOR INFORMATION ON FSL PROGRAMS IN NEW BRUNSWICK htt ... Read More
  • Comedy Night At Simonds High School
  • Art challenge for high school students
    ​High school students in ASD-S are invited to submit seasonal artwork that will be professionally printed on the district’s official holiday card. A second winning design will be chosen for the holiday card of the New Brunswick Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. Both card designs will get lots of exposure as they will be sent far and wide to government officials and community partners. The creator of the chosen design will have their name ... Read More
  • KVHS Multicultural night
    ​KVHS will be holding a Multicultural night on November 7th from 6:30 to 8:30.  There will be lots of activities and performances for family participation.  There will be passports to stamp, food to sample, and performances to watch! It will be fun night for families of all ages! ... Read More
  • Saint John High Schools Annual Haunted House
    "Saint John High School is back again with its annual Haunted House. This year on October 27th , the public is invited from 6pm-8pm to witness Saint John High’s “Haunted Circus.” With directed tours, groups will get to tour the halls and classrooms and witness sights that will cause true terror. With the help of students, and the Student Representative Council, this year Saint John High School will truly be transformed into a bone-chilling ... Read More
  • WorkSafeNB honoured Lindsay Savoie, a Grade 2 teacher from Saint John’s Champlain Heights School, with the Health and Safety Educator Award.
    ​WorkSafeNB recognized 11 outstanding New Brunswickers who make health and safety a priority. They lead the way, inspiring and empowering others to do the same. The agency’s Safety Star Awards were presented Friday in Saint John at its annual health and safety conference. The awards include two Health and Safety Educator Awards (one francophone and one anglophone); the Health and Safety Champion Award; and the Health and Safety Leader Award. “ ... Read More
  • Seaside Park Playground
    ​WE NEED YOUR HELP!  SEASIDE PARK ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND HAS ENTERED INTO A NATIONWIDE CONTEST AT AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND AND WE COULD WIN $50,000 TO GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS OUR PLAYGROUND!!   ALL WE NEED IS YOUR VOTES!  PLEASE GO TO   WWW.AVIVACOMMUNITYFUND.ORG   REGISTER  VOTE EVERY DAY FROM OCTOBER 10th -19th   ON BEHALF OF ALL THE STUDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY WE THANK YOU!!   ... Read More
  • 47th Annual Belleisle Harvest Auction
  • Comedy Night at Simonds High School
  • Grand Bay Primary’s 2nd Annual Stop & Shop
    ​October 28th 10am – 2pm at Grand Bay Primary School Let your Holiday shopping begin! We had so much fun last year , we’re doing it all over agin. This year we have new vendors and new products! Sweet Legs , Younique, DoTerra, Tiber River, Bare Blossom , The Country Pantry , Jackie’s Recycled Sweater Mittens , Avon, Crafty Mom Creations And More !!!!   ... Read More
  • Westfield School 5K Run & Fun Run
    ​Westfield School will be hosting a 5K run and a 1K Family/Kid Fun Run on October 14th.  Registration will be from 8-9 am with the run starting after that.   Saturday October 14th  Registration between 8-9am  Race/walk will start at 9am  Participants will start the run/walk in the driveway of Westfield school and will run/walk on the Nerepis road up to Rte 102 and back to finish at Westfield School  Registration:   $20 per participant  1 ... Read More
  • Saint John High School Presents Little Shop of Horrors
    ​Staff and Friends of Saint John High School present Little Shop of Horrors, directed by grade 12 student Drew Murdock, on November 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 in the Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the school or at the door. ... Read More
  • St. Stephen Elementary Celebrates Diversity and Respect on Orange Shirt Day. “Every Child Matters”
  • ASD-S Kindergarten Registration 2018-2019
    Kindergarten Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will take place on October 10th-13th, 2017 in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools.  Parents may register their children at their neighborhood elementary school during school hours or by following the link below. https://www.nbed.nb.ca/preregistration/home?strlang=en&district=asds For Newcomers and/or International Students (Students NOT born in Canada or students born in Canada wh ... Read More
  • Sustainability Study of Centennial School and Hazen-White/St. Francis School
      District Education Council to undertake a Sustainability Study of Centennial School and Hazen-White/St. Francis School as phase two of a multi-year infrastructure plan outlined in a report..... read more   The District Education Council will undertake a Sustainability Study of Centennial School and Hazen-White St. Francis School as phase two of a multi-year infrastructure plan outlined in a report by Ernst & Young dated September 2017 f ... Read More
  • School Immunization Information
    ​ School Immunization Information:   Children Starting Kindergarten or New to New Brunswick Schools   The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development supports the goals of immunization, which are to minimize the risk that an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease will occur and to ensure that students are protected in the event that an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease does occur. In New Brunswick, it is required that ... Read More
  • Opening of Schools for 2017 - 2018
    Welcome back to all students and families from Grand Manan to Sussex Corner for the new school year! All Kindergarten children will enter school through a staggered entry process on September 5 and 6, 2017 with half of the students attending each day.  All Kindergarten children will attend together on September 7.  Schools will communicate to families their scheduled time of entry.  If you have not provided your child’s immun ... Read More
  • 2017-2018 Parent Message and School Calendar
    ​To All Parents/Guardians:  Professional Learning Supports Student Success Anglophone School Districts are making improvements to professional learning.  In the attached Anglophone South School District Calendar, there are five half days for professional learning. This model aligns with best practice and ensures consistency with all school districts in the province.  School will be dismissed early on these days to provide professional learning ... Read More
  • Barbecue for Rowan
    ​   Fund Raiser BBQ for Rowan   Parkland Saint John Thursday, June 22 11:30am / Gazebo   Rowan, 6-year old student from M. Gerald Teed, suffered from sudden paralysis.  News article available at the Reception. ... Read More
  • St. Martins Celebrates with Medieval Fair
    M​r. Huskins’ grade 4/5 class finished off their Middle Ages unit with their Medieval Fair. Historic figures like Joan of Arc, Robin Hood, and King Henry VIII made an appearance for the students in the afternoon and parents at an evening show. The class learned about what it was like to live then, the types of  food, different kinds of medicines and the social classes of the day. Thanks to Mr. Huskins and his students for sharing with the school ... Read More
  • Triple C (Cougar Caring Club) from Quispamsis Middle School Donates to Bobbys Hospice
  • Quispamsis Middle School & Riverview High School Partner to Support Becca Told Me To Campaign
    ​ Riverview High School had a school wide assembly to celebrate Becca Schofield by presenting her with a flag they had created for their school. It had the "#BeccaToldMeTo" printed on it.   The Quispamsis Middle School Triple C  (Cougar Caring Club) decided they wanted to send every student a sucker with the "#BeccaToldMeTo" label on each one. This assembly would was a good time to hand them out so every student received o ... Read More
  • It's All About the First Five Years
    It's All About the First Five Years   The focus of this campaign is on engaging with children in the early years through Looking, Talking  Singing, Playing, and Reading. We hope that as a result of this campaign the community will have a better understanding of the importance of this developmental period and that this will lead to more engagement with children in activities which will help them to reach their full potential.   ASD-S worked w ... Read More
  • Care Kits for Cancer at Chris Saunders Memorial
    ​Mrs. Allen’s grade five class participated in an ‘Entrepreneurial Adventure’ through the Learning Partnership. The purpose of this project was to create a business and a product with all proceeds going to a chosen charity. The class chose the Canadian Cancer Society as their charity and created 20 “Care Kits for Kids”. These kits are designed for children receiving cancer treatment (they are filled with items to entertain them or make life a li ... Read More
  • Benefit For Rowan Regenbogen
  • Saint Rose Disney Indigo Fund Raiser
    Saint Rose School and Indigo are teaming for a book fund raiser. On Thursday, June 8th from 5:30-8:30 pm Disney characters will be handing out student created bookmarks. SRS will receive 20% on all regular priced purchases that evening. This is a great opportunity to stock up on summer reading or find a special something for your child's teacher.    ... Read More
  • Barnhill Memorial School is the first Best Buddies middle school in the area
    ​ Students at Barnhill Memorial School will have their kick off Best Buddies Meet & Greet activity on Tuesday, June 7th at 12:00pm, to help promote social integration of students with special needs at the school. Barnhill Memorial School is the first middle school in the City of Saint John to establish a Best Buddies club.   We hope that this will encourage other schools in the area to launch our friendship program,” said Steven Pinnock, Ex ... Read More
  • Summer School 2017
    ​ Anglophone South School District   SUMMER SCHOOL 2017  Saint John High School Anglophone South School District, in partnership with READ Saint John, will be offering a Summer School Program for students for students in Grades 8 to 12.  The program will be held at Saint John High School and will have two components as follows:     Grades 8, 9 and 10 Mathematics and English, July 4 – July 28, 2017     Grades 11 and 12, July 4 – A ... Read More
  • River Valley Middle School Participates in Outdoor Classroom Day
    ​RVMS  participated in Outdoor Classroom Day last week. It’s an international movement to encourage teachers and parents to have their children engage in outdoor learning. Our teachers had  students doing lessons in all subject areas outside . Some of these included measuring the circumference of our traffic circle and the perimeter of our flower pots, writing poetry by the stream and in the field, listening to the sounds around them and writing ... Read More
  • 75 EAL Students Visit Saint John
    ​75 EAL students from Fredericton came to visit Saint John on Thursday, for a day of touring and meeting new friends. In the warm, sunny weather students were able to visit Uptown SJ and finish with a meet and greet at Saint John High School. The EAL class from St. Mac's also made their way down to meet the Fredericton High students. It was a mix of several languages and nationalities, where students reconnected with old friends from their birth ... Read More
  • Parent & Student Information Session - Funding Options for Post-Secondary Education
  • UNB Mathematics Competition Results
    ​The UNB Mathematics Competition held last Friday May 12th at UNBSJ. These are the results for Southern NB Zone. We had 270 students from ASD-S competing representing 28 of our schools.     UNB Mathematics Competition 2017 Friday May 12th, 2017 Results for the Southern Zone GRADE 7 1.            Chunshen (Josh) Mou, Rothesay Netherwood School 2.            Min Kang, Quispamsis Middle School 3.            Lochlan Watts, Barnhill Memoria ... Read More
  • Rothesay Park School’s “Light the Night” Walk
    On Friday, June 2nd from 8:15pm-9:20pm, Rothesay Park Middle School will be hosting a “Light the Night” walk at the Rothesay Commons, in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Jonathan Young Memorial Amphitheatre at Camp Medley.  Students and members of the community are invited to bring their lights (flashlights, glow-sticks, etc.) and walk around the oval track or sidewalks bordering the Commons to show support for those whose li ... Read More
  • String Perennial Sale - June 4th
    ​Attention all music lovers with a green thumb. The Saint John and Area School String Program is holding its annual Perennial Sale on Saturday June 3rd in the Family Centre behind St. Rose school from 9:00am - 12 noon. There will be a huge selection of perennials available at great prices, as well as fresh baked goods on the Bake Sale table.  All remaining plants will be 50% off between 11am and 12 noon. Plant donations are welcomed (672-4042 f ... Read More
  • “Celebrating 50 Years of Learning at Havelock School!”
    ​Everyone is invited to attend our Open House Celebration to say goodbye to Havelock School.  All alumni, former staff and community members are welcome. When? Tuesday, May 30th Doors open at 5pm for walk-throughs and visits. Official Program to begin at 6:30 Time Capsule opening at 7:00 ... Read More
  • Scholastic Community Book Fair
    ​Many items on sale for 50% off   All staff, students, families, friends and neighbours are invited to:   Lakefield Elementary 9 Kensington Avenue, Quispamsis Thursday, May 25th 8:00 am – 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday, May 26th 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, May 27th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ... Read More
  • Turn Around Achievement Awards Ceremony
    ​ The Anglophone South School District CELEBRATES what's RIGHT with the world at the Turnaround Achievement Awards!   The Anglophone South School District, is pleased to announce our  Turnaround Achievement Awards Ceremony.  This program recognizes students in Grades 6-12 who have demonstrated perseverance, commitment and effort in “turning around” their lives. Each middle and high school as well as  alternate education centers have been asked ... Read More
  • News from Belleisle Elementary School
    ​On behalf of the students, staff and the Belleisle community, we would like to congratulate our Grade 3/4 teacher, Mrs. Marlise Widdershoven-Kilpatrick who has won one of the 5 APEGNB Inspirational STEM Teacher Awards for her enthusiastic, innovative teaching and commitment to student learning through technology.   Mrs. Widdershoven-Kilpatrick was nominated for promoting a learning environment with technology to better prepare our students fo ... Read More
  • Walking School Bus at St. George Elementary School
    ​St. George Elementary School Walking School Bus ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Students Visit Vimy Ridge
    ​ SJDA  celebrate some of their students going to the Vimy Ridge Celebration in France. ... Read More
  • ASD-S Science Fair Winners
    Congratulations Science Fair Winners! On April 7th, 75 students from across Southern New Brunswick converged at UNBSJ.  After presenting their projects to judges from the university, 3 were selected to be a part of Team New Brunswick at next month’s Canada Wide Science Fair in Regina, Saskatchewan.  Congratulations to Keaton McCann from St. Stephen Middle School; Jack White from MacDonald Consolidated School and  Ethan Johnson from Quispamsis ... Read More
  • M. Gerald Teed Students Celebrate Art Enrichment
    ​The talented students at M. Gerald Teed enjoyed a morning of Art Enrichment learning about Picasso and Kandinsky.  The children had an opportunity to produce beautiful artwork in their style.  Many thanks to teacher Catherine Ross and our Home and School president Jane Logan for an awesome morning of learning and creativity! ... Read More
  • Entrepreneurial Adventure in St. Stephen Education Centre
    ​Josh Cheney and Cheri Russell and our grade 8 team of 125 students have worked for the past 2 months on our Entrepreneurial Adventure (a program supported through The Learning Partnership). Together with our local business partners Bob Sweeney and Amanda Daigle from SIMCorp, we put our own spin on the program and held our culminating B2C Marketplace showcase and sale at our local Garcelon Civic Centre.  The 70 student businesses raised over $65 ... Read More
  • Harbourview High Celebrates Students with Perfect Attendance
    ​Harbourview High School celebrated students with perfect attendance from semester 1. The students who were able to attend celebrated with a cake and punch, and were able to select a special gift - a novel, book, colouring book, journal...so many choices. We are so proud of these amazing students. ... Read More
  • Spring Performances 2017 - Updated
        Performance School Dates Time Price Choir & Ukulele Concert Lakefield Elem School May 17th 7:00pm free Night at the Wax Museum - Musical Bayside Middle School May 18 &19 May 20 matinee 7:00pm 2:00pm matinee $5 Haphazardly Ever After Fundy High School May 16th & 17th 7:00pm $6 adults $3 students A Tale of Arendelle Island View School May 17th & 18th 6:30pm $5 adults $3 child Multicultural Night K ... Read More
  • A Day In Her Shoes
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Student Selected For Science Workshop
    ​SJDA is pleased to announce that Brooke Reid, in grade 9, has been selected to attend the CEMC Workshop in Computer Science for Young Women. This week-long event includes introductory programming, lectures, labs and hands-on activities that are complemented by social activities. The workshop will be held at the University of Waterloo from Saturday, May  13 to Saturday, May 20.  Brooke is one of only 36 young women from across the country who wi ... Read More
  • Multicultural Presentation at Sir James Dunn Academy
    Sir James Dunn Academy celebrated a presentation by Inspirational speaker Solange Tuyishime, sponsored by the Multiculturalism Association of Charlotte County in recognition of the United Nations “International Day to end Racial Discrimination.” ... Read More
  • Kennebecasis High School Presents the Musical Footloose
    KVHS is happy to present this year’s Spring Production of the Musical Footloose.   This is a dynamic and energetic show, where over 10% of the student body will appear onstage along with all three KVHS Vice Principals and some other special staff members who will show-off their acting, singing and (yes, even) dancing talents! The show runs from Tuesday, April 4th to Saturday, April 8th with a 7:30 curtain each evening. Tickets are available at t ... Read More
  • Saint Rose School Presents Cinderella
    May 11th, 12th, and 13th. Tickets available at Saint Rose School or call 658-5364 for details. ... Read More
  • St. Malachy's High School Presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - The Musical Comedy
  • Celebrating Grade 2 Winter Safety 2017
    In 1999 the Saint John Regional Trauma Program started presenting a Winter Safety program to grade two students in the Saint John area. Since then the program has expanded to cover schools from Saint Stephen Education to Hampton Education centre This year the wonderful volunteers presented the Winter Safety program to 1,904 students in 121 classes in 50 schools! The classes were invited to participate in a Winter Safety Poster Contest to show ... Read More
  • Parent Power Night at Hampton Elementary School
    HES is proud of offer our FIRST Parent Power Night. We have a wonderful panel of experts including pediatrician, Dr. Sarah Gander; Psychology Dr. Beth Seamans; local Hampton RCMP officers, and teacher/Parent Marlise Widdershoven. This event is open to parents of K-8 students as well as educators who want to learn more. Please see below for more details! ... Read More
  • Lakewood Heights School Presents Wellness Hour
  • Wellness Pancake Breakfast at Belleisle Elementary
    ​Some of the staff at Belleisle Elementary School enjoying a pancake and sausage breakfast on Friday, February 24th. The Wellness Committee prepared the delicious meal. What a great way to start the day! ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Bus Driver Awarded
    ​The BES students who ride on Mr. Steven Huggard’s bus, Bus 834 along with the staff nominated Mr. Huggard for the NB Home & School Association Bus Driver of the Year and we were successful.  Today the students who ride on bus 834 and members of the Belleisle Home & School and family celebrated Mr Huggard receiving the NB Home & School Association Bus Driver of the Year Award.   ... Read More
  • Seawood celebrates 100 Days of School!
    ​Multi-aged groups of K-2 students participated in math activities celebrating 100 Days of school ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates Pink Day 2017
  • Dr. A. T. Leatherbarrow Primary School Hosts Canadian Paralympian Wheelchair Basketball Player
    ​What an exciting afternoon we had on February 15 when Bo Hedges, Canadian Paralympian wheelchair basketball player visited us to promote the Canada Games Activity Challenge, show us his superior shooting and dribbling skills and answering a few student questions. His visit was due to our registration in the Challenge and our good fortune of being drawn from over 4000 schools across Canada! Special guests included Dan Vallis, Subject Area Coordi ... Read More
  • NBTAP Summer 2017
    ​"The New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program (NBTAP) is recruiting Grade 10 and 11 students for Summer 2017 skilled trade pre-apprentice work opportunities with employers throughout New Brunswick. Applications will be accepted until March 17. Interested? To learn more about NBTAP: Check out http://www.nbtap.ca/students for more information about the program and potential work placements available in your region; Watch the Could This Be Yo ... Read More
  • RVMS Celebrating 40 Years of Learning and Growing as a Community
    You are invited to River Valley Middle School’s 40th Celebration, Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 6:30-8:00pm. Come meet friends from the past, walk down Memory Lane and view a running slide show, pictures, and yearbooks. Make new acquaintances and enjoy refreshments. Looking forward to seeing you on February 21st!   ... Read More
  • Drug Awareness: It Takes A Village to Raise a Teen
  • New Brunswick Youth Orchestra Concert - this Sunday night
    All are welcome to attend the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra Concert this Sunday in Saint John, at the beautiful Imperial Theatre. The concert begins at 2:00 PM. Our internationally acclaimed NBYO will perform under the direction of Guest Conductor—Michael Newnhan.    Our INSPIRING EXCELLENCE concert repertoire includes incomparable classics by Tchaikovsky, Séjourné, Beethoven, and Moncayo. We’ll also announce exciting NBYO Canada 150 Celebrati ... Read More
  • Drug Awareness: It Takes A Village To Raise A Child
  • CyberTitan Challenge ASD-S Top three in Silver Tier!
    ​Great news,  Students from  Saint John High have placed 1st and 2nd place AFA State Awards in the Silver Tier of the CyberTitan Challenge. St. Malachy’s High School placed 3rd in the same tier and award level. This is the first time these two schools have competed against teams from across Canada. The Canadian Cyber Defence Challenge (CDC)  is the first program in Canada that brings high school students and security professionals together in a ... Read More
  • Science East and Loch Lomond School are proud to present an evening of hands-on learning for the entire community
    ​Science East and Loch Lomond School are proud to present an evening of hands-on learning for the entire community 2009 Winner of the Canadian Association of Science Centres CASCADE AWARD for Best Outreach Program in Canada Come join in the fun while learning about New Brunswick’s forests, wildlife and oceans. Learn about groundwater, alternative energy and much more. Tuesday, February 21st from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Loch Lomond School. Co ... Read More
  • Principal Celebrated At Seawood School
    ​Seawood is celebrating their Outstanding principal Mr. Bedard! The school wanted to acknowledge him for the wonderful award that was announced this week - Canada's Outstanding Principal Award.  Every student signed a large banner displayed in the hall with helium balloons and enough cake for the entire student body and staff.    Seawood also has a unique group of grade four students who are fundraising on their own time for Leukemia.   They  ... Read More
  • Island View School Playground Fundraiser
    ​On Sunday, Feb. 12th from 9:00am – 11:00 the proceeds from the weekly Knights of Columbus / Assumption Center Breakfast will be donated to our Playground Restoration Fund for a community playground.  There will be some Island View School and Community faces to help with serving at the breakfast.  The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. The address is 721 Chapel Street.  Hope to see you there! J ... Read More
  • Dairy Town Classic Basketball Tournament
    ​The 30th annual Dairy Town Classic Basketball Tournament will be held at Sussex Middle School and Sussex High School will be held February 2nd, 3rd and 4th.  Teams from New Brunswick, PEI and Quebec will be attending. ... Read More
  • Curl For Mental Health
    ​Grab your mates and make this year’s 27th Curl for Mental Health a rockin’ success!  Join us at Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club on Saturday, March 18th for 2 four-end games of curling fun, have lunch, bid on silent auction items, win a door prize, or walk away the big 50/50 winner! Call 633-1705 to register your team or visit our website http://cmhanb.ca/curl-for-mental-health/.  All proceeds will support the programs and services provided by ... Read More
  • Norton Elementary School Celebrates Family Literacy Day
    ​Norton Elementary School would like to Celebrate the students and staff who participated in Family Literacy Day activities on Friday, January 27.  Miss Cooper's kindergarten shared breakfast and books with family and friends and later each class performed a Readers' Theatre in the gym for family and community members.  It was a great way to share the love of books and the importance of literacy to a broader audience.  Great job, everyone ! ... Read More
  • VTRA Training Cancelled for January 24 and 25, 2017.
    ​ VTRA Training Cancelled for January 24 and 25, 2017. ... Read More
  • Holiday Happenings at M. Gerald Teed
    ​The students at M. Gerald Teed got a special surprise before leaving for the Christmas break with a visit from the Saint John Riptide!!!  They were introduced to the new mascot before he was unveiled to the public.  Thank you Mr. Van Wart and the Riptide for the wonderful time! The families and friends of M. Gerald Teed School were treated to a special presentation of "Bugz Christmas".  It was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday ... Read More
  • ASD-S Christmas Card Contest
    ​ Every holiday Season the Anglophone South School District distributes over  500 Christmas cards  to all PSSC Chairs, all schools and PSSC's, EECD,  local municipalities, MLA,  and partners. This year all middle schools were invited to submit artwork to be considered for the front of our Christmas Card. We are pleased to announce that 2 designs were chosen , one for the ASD-S Christmas Card and another for the NB Child and Youth Advocate’s ... Read More
  • Art Work from Sir James Dunn Academy
    Sir James Dunn Academy celebrated Superintendent  Zoe Watson presenting a copy of the ASD-S South Christmas Card to the winner of the Christmas Card Art Competition to Mahala Haughn, a Grade 6 student from Mary Harrison's Art Class. ... Read More
  • River Valley Middle Schoolo Me to We Group
    ​The Me to We group at River Valley Middle school is once again living We. The students just attending We Day, are selling Christmas Cards to help the Saint John Anti-Poverty Fund and will be serving as Christmas elves and wrappers at Centennial School's Christmas Bazaar.  They are also putting together a Top 10 list on how to be environmentally friendly at Christmas. Last month they led the way and collected $328 for the Empty Stocking Fund as ... Read More
  • Multicultural Night At Hazen White - St. Francis School
    ​Hazen White - St. Francis school hosted their first annual Multicultural Night "Celebrations Around the World" on December 6th. This special event was the first of many for the Crescent Valley and was a wonderful community celebration. All enjoyed an evening of sharing and learning about a variety of cultures and traditions from around the world through music, dance, food, and crafts.   ... Read More
  • Sussex Middle School Teachers Receive Governor General Awards
    ​This past weekend three of our teachers from Sussex Middle school flew to Ottawa to receive their Governor General awards.  Belowis a picture and a brief description of their project.   Brian Clancy, Lisa Sheppard, and Catherine Morneault gave their grade six French immersion students a big challenge for their school year: “How can we collaboratively teach our community about the Canadian experience at Vimy Ridge and do something AWESOME in t ... Read More
  • Island View School 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair
    ​Island View School is hosting its 3rd annual Christmas Craft Fair.  This event has grown to over 50 vendors and is a fundraising event for our Playground Restoration Project.  So come out and get some shopping done an support local a new accessible play area for youth in our community. There will be a gift basket draw, 50/50 squares as well as coffee and food available for purchase.  See you there!   Details: Where: Island View School (496 R ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates We Day in Halifax
  • St. Andrews Farmers Market Hosted by Sir James Dunn Academy
  • School Closures due to Inclement Weather
    ​ Anglophone South School District is committed to the safe and efficient transportation of students and recognizes that it may be necessary to cancel a bus run(s), close school(s), or delay school opening to ensure students are not endangered by hazards brought on by poor weather or road conditions.  Our decisions must be made prior to 6:30 a.m. and they are based on the forecasts we have, and information we are able to collect on road conditi ... Read More
  • Beginning Violin Lessons
    ​ To: All parents of Grade 3 students From: Saint John and Area School String Program Re: After school beginning violin lessons for students in grade 3 Dear parent/guardian, The Saint John and Area School String Program will soon be starting beginning violin classes for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year. These classes, taught by Helen Gollings and Ai Leonard, start at grade 3 and can continue to grade 12. This after school instructi ... Read More
  • "Let's Talk Science" at St. Martins School
    ​The students from St. Martins School had a great science morning with UNBSJ's "Let's Talk Science" outreach program.  The students learned how to make simple machines, explored the properties of liquids and used their senses to distinguish different types of objects. Many thanks to the students of UNBSJ who spent the morning with the students. ... Read More
  • Holiday Market at M. Gerald Teed School
  • Belleisle Regional High School Entrepreneurship Students Host Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
    Belleisle Regional High School Entrepreneurship students and Local ACW will be hosting a Christmas Craft and Bake Sale November 26, 2016 from 9 am to 2 pm.  This sale takes place at the Belleisle Community Center, 1648 Route 124, Springfield, NB.  Students have created many unique items, it is a full sale with over 30 vendors. Some items for sale include: knitting, crocheting, honey products, loose tea, jewelry, wool purses, leather belts, snowm ... Read More
  • KVHS Renaissance 8th Annual Used Book Sale
    ​Date: Friday, Nov 18th and Saturday, Nov 19thTime: 6pm-9pm (Friday) and 10am - 4pm (Saturday)Location: KVHS Cafeteria   KVHS Renaissance is looking for donations used books or magazines for their 8th annual used book sale.  If you have any books or magazines that you would like to donate please drop them off at the KVHS School office or contact Melissa Wright at KVHS ... Read More
  • Hampton High School Presents 'The Jungle Book'
    ​The Jungle Book will be performed by the Hampton High School Theatre Company from November 30th to December 3rd. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. They can be purchased at Hampton Pharmasave and the HHS Wilbur Learning Commons. This heartwarming family classic promises to be a great way to begin the Holiday season. For more information, please call 832-6123. Curtain time is 7:30. ... Read More
  • New Saint John West Side School Naming
    ​ Anglophone South School District currently has a new school under construction in West Saint John, scheduled to open September 2017. The District Education Council (DEC) established a New School Naming Committee in accordance with EECD Policy 409. The Committee consists of Gerry Mabey, member of the District Education Council; Deborah Thomas, Director of Schools Saint John Education Centre; Cheryl Miles, Education and Early Childhood Developm ... Read More
  • Quispamsis Youth Enpowerment Group Helps Food Bank
    ​Quispamsis Middle School would like to celebrate their youth empowerment group, Triple C (Caring Cougars Club) for the incredibly successful food drive through the WE Scare Hunger campaign. This group of 50 students challenged the whole school to bring in food items for the North End Food Bank to avoid its closure. As a result, the school was able to collect over 2500 food items. Mrs. Roach’s grade 7 class was the winning class, bringing in a t ... Read More
  • PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
    ​ IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL GRADES K, 2 & 5 PARENTS / GUARDIANS Information Nights, regarding program selection for September 2017, will be held according to the following schedule. The information will be provided on options for the Grades 1, 3 and 6 students:  English Prime Program, Early French Immersion Program (Gr 1. and Gr. 3 entries) and the Late Gr. 6 French Immersion Program. Parents/guardians are invited to whichever meeting the ... Read More
  • St. Martins School Celebrates With Halloween - Themed Math & Literacy Night
    ​St. Martins School held a Halloween-themed math and literacy night that saw many parents, grandparents and students working on games and activities all throughout the school. Adults and students alike wore their costumes and guessed how much the pumpkin weighed, made words with their parents and chose a number then counted that number of bugs!  Thanks to the staff and helpers for making the night a huge success. ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Receives Funding With the ArtSmarts Program
    ​Belleisle Elementary School has received $3000 in funding with the ArtSmarts program. The school will be working with local artist/author Kelly Cooper and partnering with the Belleisle Watershed Coalition. Students will have the opportunity to explore the Watershed using image and text. ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Donates To SPCA
    ​SJDA middle school students, Erika Head, Nora Feeney and Anna O’Leary raised awareness about the Charlotte County SPCA.  They challenged the whole school to bring in items for the shelter.  Mrs. Feeney’s grade 7 class was the winning class who brought in a total of 30 items and in total SJDA donated 85 items to the Charlotte County SPCA.    ... Read More
  • Grand Manan Celebrates Donations to Physical Education Program
    ​Grand Manan Community School is CELEBRATING two generous donations to our Phys. Ed program's equipment room fund. Teacher Danielle Materniak constructed a power point presentation on new Phys. Ed equipment the school would like to have and presented it to the Grand Manan Rotary Club who donated $3000. Teacher Angie Russell presented this to the Grand Manan chapter of "100 Women Who Care" as well and the group donated $6000 towards new ... Read More
  • Much to Celebrate at Seawood School !!
    ​Seawood school celebrated Terry Fox a few weeks ago .  Students & Staff walked to Seaside Park and back in honour of Cancer Awareness and children also brought in monetary donations as well.  The picture below is  of grade K and 5 with the new school in the back ground. Last month Seawood celebrated "Attendance" with their monthly Sunshine Awards Assembly.   A student from each class K-5 was recognized and celebrated for displayi ... Read More
  • Bayside Walks for Children's Wish Foundation
     On October 20th, the staff and students of Bayside Middle School participated in the 15th annual Walk for Wishes parade. This year Bayside raised $26, 259.20 in support of this charity. The total raised over the past 15 years is $334, 141.53. That evening, The NB Chapter of the Children's Wish Foundation awarded Bayside with the first ever Community Champions Award which recognizes Bayside's contributions to Children's Wish.                   ... Read More
  • 3rd Annual Fall Fair & Car Show at Hampton Middle School
    ​ HMS Families are invited to Help us FILL the FORD with non perishable food at our   3rd Annual Fall Fair and Car Show   Friday, October 28th, 2016 12:30pm – 2:30pm ... Read More
  • Celebrating at Hampton Middle School
    ​Hampton Middle School celebrates a successful BOND afternoon with Hampton High School. 25 leaders of Hampton High School came to our school on Thursday, October 13th to create positive relationships with our Grade 6 students. It was a fun filled, colorful afternoon for everyone and a great opportunity for students to view the older students as positive role models! On Wednesday, October 5th Hampton Middle School celebrated the life and lega ... Read More
  • LOCAL EDUCATORS WIN PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARD FOR
    ​Three Sussex, New Brunswick teachers have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the understanding of Canadian history. They are the recipients of the 2016 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching.   Dr. Brian Clancy, Mme. Lisa Sheppard, and Mme. Catherine Morneault of Sussex Middle School will share the award--one of just six presented across Canada. They have been acknowledged for jointly developing a ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Hosts Fun Run
  • Stop & Shop at Grand Bay Primary
    ​ First Ever - Stop & Shop      Grand Bay Primary   92 Woolastook Drive                           Grand Bay-Westfield                                    Saturday, November 5th 11:00 – 3:00   OVER 20 VENDORS   Clothing, Makeup, Jewelry, Preserves, Knitted Goods, Books, Hair Care, Organizational Products, Spices, Homemade Wood Signs, Tea, Pebble Pictures, Christmas Crafts, Scented Wax Melts, Basket Raffle, Purchase Popc ... Read More
  • Child & Adolescent Anxiety- What Parents Can Do
    ​ Child & Adolescent Anxiety   What Parents Can Do An Introduction to Anxiety  & Parenting Strategies   Wed. November 9, 7:00-8:30 PM Fundy Middle & High School Daniel Chorney, Ph.D. Registered Psychologist (Dr. Daniel Chorney & Associates) ... Read More
  • Aviva Contest at Westfield School
    Westfield School has entered into a contest with Aviva to WIN $100,000 to build a new inclusive playground that is wheelchair accessible to replace the current K-2 metal playground! We need all of your help and votes! We need to get the word out and this is where you come in! Please share our direct link and please ask people to vote for Westfield between October 11-28, each person has 18 votes which can be done all at once and on the same proj ... Read More
  • New Curler Bonspeil
  • 46th Annual Belleisle Home & School Harvest Auction
  • ISLAND VIEW EAGLES ANNUAL 5K AND 1K FUN RUN
    ​Where: Island View School When: Saturday, October 15th (8:45 for 1K and 9:00 for 5K) Online Registration: by October 13th or online must register between 7:00 – 8:00   Contact: Trina Goguen: trina.goguen@nbed.nb.ca or by phone at: (506) 658-5346 Come join us at Island View on the 19th for an excellent family/community centered event.  We are expecting a very professional event again this year.  Registration can be done online via the foll ... Read More
  • Vincent Massey Elementary School Hosts Online Auction
    ​Vincent Massey Elementary School will be hosting an online auction to raise funds for various programs. The auction runs from October 3, 2016 at 3pm to October 25, 2016 at 8pm. Winners can pick up their items between October 26 and 28 from 9-3 in our main office 529-5011 or make arrangements for pickup/delivery.  Our address is 166 Frederick Street, St. Andrews. http://vmes2016.eflea.ca We would like to thank everyone who donated items for ... Read More
  • Anglophone South School District Kindergarten Registration 2017-2018
    ​ Kindergarten Registration for the 2017-2018 school year will take place on October 11th – 14th 2016 in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools. Parents may register their children at their neighbourhood elementary school during school hours. Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2017. Parents, however, may defer entry into Kindergarten until September of 2018 for ch ... Read More
  • DEC Policy 409 Study - Ernst and Young Report
    ​Saint John – The District Education Council for the Anglophone South School District is kicking-off a process to enable long-term school infrastructure planning for inner city Saint John.    Read More HERE...     Ernst & Young Report Saint John Inner Schools  Letter to Parents - Saint John Inner City Schools Letter to Parents - Millidgeville North, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles Schools Letter to Parents - St. John the Bapti ... Read More
  • Immunization Clinics
    ​ ASDS Website Information: The 2016-2017 In-school Immunization Campaign will begin this fall. Public Health Nurses, in partnership with Anglophone School District South, will offer school immunization clinics for all grade seven and nine students in Saint John and surrounding areas. Vaccines are free of charge and will protect youth against whooping cough, meningitis, chicken pox and cervical cancers.  For details, parents can contact their l ... Read More
  • Annual Belleisle Harvest Auction
  • Sweet Caroline Run - October 8th, 2016
    Please register for this fun family event!  Sweet Caroline Foundation helps educate and raise awareness about Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis.  Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships to students in New Brunswick who also help to do this.    ... Read More
  • “ It Takes a Village to Raise a Teen … A Family’s Journey to Mental Wellness.”
    ​ As parents, guardians, teachers, or mentors, we are all seeing and hearing about the increase in mental health concerns that are facing our teens today.  Mental health issues affect all of us regardless of our where we live and what we do. The impact is more than statistics and facts, it’s in feelings and emotions. It’s in our families, with our friends and in our communities. Having a mental disorder should not be any different than experien ... Read More
  • Canadian Mental Health Association Education Programs
    ​ FACT:             Today 1 in 5 Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime FACT:             That represents 151,000 New Brunswickers. FACT:             Mental illness is not discriminatory to gender, race, creed or social status.   We are all responsible for taking care of our physical and mental health. Your mental health matters and effective treatment for mental illness are available through the Canadian Me ... Read More
  • A Local Rotary Club Project: Boots, Bikes & Band-aids-September 17th
    Rotary is the world’s first and oldest service club. Every year, each of Rotary’s 33,000 clubs around the world engages in projects that improve health, literacy and education among the globe’s disadvantaged peoples.   Over the last three years, the Rotary Clubs of Saint John, Rothesay-Kings, Sussex and Hampton have worked as a group and successfully filled 40-foot shipping containers with donations of footwear, bicycles, and medical supplies, ... Read More
  • Fluoride Mouth Rinse Program
    ​Elementary school children across New Brunswick may participate in the free of charge Fluoride Mouth Rinse Program…. READ MORE HERE ... Read More
  • Opening of Schools for 2016-2017
    ​ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca OPENING OF SCHOOLS FOR 2016-2017 Welcome back to all students and families from Grand Manan to Sussex Corner for the new school year! All Kindergarten children will enter school through a staggered entry process on September 6 and 7, 2016 with half of the students attending each day.  All Kindergarten children will attend together on September 8.  Schools will communicate to families the ... Read More
  • Summer Months are Important for Learning
    ​ Summer Months are important for learning. Here are some tips, information and summer camps from Anglophone South.   Click HERE ... Read More
  • River Valley Middles School Students Share Time as Ambassadors at Centennial
    ​The picture below is from students at Centennial School as a ‘thank you’ RVMS teacher Mr. Sullivan and his grade 7 FI Social Studies class. Mr. Sullivan and his students spent a day at Centennial where they worked as ambassadors/facilitators with Miss McLeod’s class and organized activities for the K-2 classes. The RVMS students really enjoyed their day at Centennial – it was a fantastic experience. ... Read More
  • Fiddlers From Coast to Coast
    ​From June 25-July 2, over 30 young fiddlers from Victoria, BC will be visiting Saint John as part of a YMCA Youth Exchange with the Senior Orchestra of the Saint John and Area School String Program.  In March, the Saint John Senior Orchestra (31 string students) travelled to Victoria accompanied by string teachers Helen Gollings, Ali Leonard and Bob McCausland. Now it is their turn to host the BC Fiddle Orchestra and their teacher, Daniel Lap ... Read More
  • Saint John Rotary Boy's Choir Celebrates 50 years
  • PITCHfest
    ​On Thursday, May 26th, PITCHfest took place at the ASD-S district office.  PITCHfest was an enrichment and development opportunity for selected Entrepreneurship students from the four Saint John high schools.  It provided approximately forty students an opportunity to collaborate and develop successful pitches for new and innovative product ideas.    Ms. Zoe Watson welcomed the keen students to begin the event.  Mid-morning Mr. Greg Hemmings ... Read More
  • Flapjack Fundraiser at Rothesay High School
    Rothesay High School invites the community to the first ever Flapjack Fundraiser: An Event under the Tent. Breakfast of pancakes and sausages will be served from 8-11 in Saturday, June 18th. Costs are $12 for adults, $7 for children under 10, and children under 2 are free. ... Read More
  • Information Concerning School Rental Contracts
    ​ As of January 1st, 2016 Anglophone School District – South has been using a new on-line School Rental Contract system.      1.       The new fee structure will be in place for all rentals effective Sept. 1, 2016. All users will require a custodian for any hours beyond the regular work hours of the school custodians. In most cases, this will be for weekend hours and in the rare case any bookings Monday to Friday after the regular custodian h ... Read More
  • A Celebrate Year in Review at Lakefield Elementary School
    In September we held our annual Terry Fox walk and raised $500.00 which was presented to Fred Fox, Terry’s older brother, at an assembly in May. As we entered November we held our career week with several professionals and trades people setting up booths with hands on activities in our gymnasium. Also, in November we sadly had a Lakefield family experience a house fire and we fundraised to help support them as they lost all that they had owned. ... Read More
  • Physical Geography Fair at Rothesay High School
    ​On June 1st Jayne Kingston’s Physical Geography Students at Rothesay High School Held their first annual Physical Geography Fair.  36 projects on topics ranging from Gros Morne National Park to the 2011 tsunami in Japan were showcased as a snapshot of the students’ knowledge of the big ideas of Earth Science Literacy. Congratulations to the winners: Category Topic Winners Scientific explanation 1. Tsunami Japan 2011 2. Global Warming ... Read More
  • National Chess Champion
    Congratulations to Ziyuan (Sam) Song, for his win at the recent Canadian Chess Challenge in Regina, Saskatchewan.  Sam is a grade 10 student at Saint John High School.  This is his 6th appearance at the National Challenge, and his second win. When he’s not representing SJHS on the national stage, Sam is busy supporting younger players’ development in chess.   He founded the “Sam Chess Club” as well as the “Youth Chess Club” for newcomers at the ... Read More
  • Grade 5 Bond Legacy Project Fundraiser at Belleisle Elementary
    ​The students in Mr. Bond’s Grade 5 class at Belleisle Elementary spent the month of May helping their families and relatives with a wide variety of springtime chores to “earn” money for our class Legacy Project.  As of this week, students have raised a total of $ 457.90 by working at the following types of housework:  vacuuming, cleaning, taking care of pets, gardening, stacking firewood, watering plants, mowing lawns, adding waste to compost, ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Prepares Garden for End of Year festivities
    ​ SJDA celebrates their middle school gardening as they prepare the school for June festivities such as middle school and high school graduation. ... Read More
  • Harry Miller Middle School Bears Who Care
    ​This year, Harry Miller became a We School and the Bears Who Care were born!   We would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution that a small group of 20 students have made in our local and global community.  Together with the support of our parent and school community, they have raised over $1500 to help improve the lives of others! On a global level, they sponsored the education and living accommodations for a student in Uganda.  Lo ... Read More
  • STEM Projects by Saint John High School and Rothesay High School Tech Clubs
    ​Congratulations to the Technology Clubs at Saint John High School and Rothesay High School. Both clubs recently completed building temperature sensors with water proof housings that were deployed by the RHS Outdoor Pursuits class in the Hammond River. These sensors will be gathering data all summer.   Valuable information from these sensors will be used for conservation purposes by the Hammond River Angling Association and will be available ... Read More
  • St. Martin's Students and Community Work Together on Garden
    ​St. Martins' students recently planted veggies in the community garden and flowers in the village flowerbeds and benches. The students planted milkweed for monarch butterflies to help them with their lifecycle.  Many thanks to the community members who helped them along the way. ... Read More
  • PALS Hampton Connecting With Community
    ​There’s been a lot to celebrate at PALS Hampton. Thursday, June 2, the students participated in the Tim Horton’s Community Clean-Up through Communities in Bloom. The kids had a great morning enjoying the weather and helping their community. In the afternoon, we headed to the Hammond River Angling Association to help them plant some trees. With team work and determination they were able to plant 1000 trees. Way to go, guys! Making connections ... Read More
  • Minister's Excellence in Education Nomination Form - 2015-2016 School Year
    ​ Minister’s Excellence in Education Award The purpose is to recognize and honour dynamic educators who have displayed outstanding skill in supporting the diverse needs of all learners. The Excellence in Education Award is designed to: •        recognize the high calibre of educators working in our early learning and child care centres and schools; •        enhance the image of education in general and learning in particular; and •      ... Read More
  • Belleisle Regional High School Awarded Stanley DeWalt Tool Enhancement Package
    ​Congratulations to Belleisle Regional High School for being awarded the Stanley DeWalt tool enhancement package for use in their skilled trade and technology program. They were selected over 30 applicants. Stanley Black & Decker's partnership with Skills Canada includes a legacy grant program in which Stanley hand tools and DeWalt power tools used during the Skills Canada National Competition are donated to schools in the host province. Thi ... Read More
  • Investigate! Invent! Innovate!
    Middle school students from across ASD-S converged on Brunswick Square on Wednesday, May 25th to showcase some innovative prototypes that they had designed as a part of the Investigate! Invent! Innovate! program.  Students were asked to put their science, technology, engineering and math skills to work in order to design and build solutions to real world problems.   Some of the products showcased included a Raspberry Pi powered locker organizer, ... Read More
  • Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop
  • St. Stephen Middle School Students Wins Bronze at Canada Wide Science Fair !
    ​Congratulations to Nate Bilsky of St. Stephen Middle School and Ben d'Entremont of Quispamsis Middle School for winning silver and bronze at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Montreal!   ... Read More
  • Music Monday at St. George Elementary School
    ​St. George Elementary School has a celebration to share with everyone. On Monday, May 2 (Music Monday), our 311 students and approximately 35 staff gathered together to sing the Music Monday Anthem "We Are One" written by Ontario high school student Connor Ross. After we sang our song, we went out to our soccer field and formed an eighth note pair music note wearing our red and white Canada colours. This is a yearly celebration of Mus ... Read More
  • Cat Rescue Maritimes at Sussex Middle School
    ​The idea for a campaign for CARMA, which stands for “Cat Rescue Maritimes,” started when my friend, Kiley Mercer, and I had to do academic and personal goals for French class. For our personal goal, we wanted to raise money for a good cause, but we weren’t sure yet what we wanted to fundraise for. After talking together about some different causes, we decided that we wanted to fundraise for animals. After discussing with our French teacher, Jea ... Read More
  • Sussex Middle School Celebrates Mental Health Week
    On May 3rd, SMS took part in Kindness Day for Canadian Mental Health Week (May 1st – May 7th). Leaders proudly wore their Yellow Mental Health or pink shirts. Students all received yellow smiley face stickers. Staff, including bus drivers, were treated to stickers, a stress kit and a pen. Gwen McNight from the Canadian Mental Health Association did a presentation for our leadership group and gave us lots of stickers, pens and stress kits… SMS GO ... Read More
  • Sussex Middle School Making a Difference
    ​Danny Leger was just 9 years old when he was hit by a vehicle and killed while riding his bike on July of 2002. His younger sister, Jessica, died in a house fire in September of 2003. She was only 7 years old. Judy Leger founded the Danny and Jessica Angel Foundation in 2004 in memory of her grandchildren. This is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of helping needy children and their families from Belleisle Creek to Moncton. ... Read More
  • Saint Rose School Celebrates Science
    ​Saint Rose School  Celebrates the kick off to their Science Fair. Thanks to Mrs. Connor and Mrs. Malone.   ... Read More
  • KVHS Me to WE Club Donates to Free the Children
    ​Kennebecasis Valley High School Me to We Club members donated $864.87 that they raised through their change drive.  It was donated to the Free the Children initiative through the Royal Bank of Canada.     ... Read More
  • Buddy Benches at Belleisle Elementary School
    ​On Tuesday, May 24th Belleisle Elementary School received their Buddy Benches. On behalf of the teachers, support staff and the Belleisle Community, the administration would like to thank Barry Ogden and Irving Oil for providing both our playgrounds with a Buddy Bench. The buddy benches are another part of BES initiative – Be a Buddy – Not a Bully campaign. ... Read More
  • Request for Proposals - After School Child Care Services for Hammond River Valley Elementary School
    ​ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS     After School Child Care Services for Hammond River Valley Elementary School     Closing Date: May 31, 2016   Click here for further information ... Read More
  • Request for Proposals - After School Child Care Services for Kennebecasis Park Elementary School
    ​ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS     After School Child Care Services for Kennebecasis Park Elementary School     Closing Date: May 31, 2016   Click here for further information ... Read More
  • Turnaround Achievement Awards
    ​ The Anglophone South School District CELEBRATES what's RIGHT with the world at the Turnaround Achievement Awards!   The Anglophone South School District, is pleased to announce our  Turnaround Achievement Awards Ceremonies.  This program recognizes students in Grades 6-12 who have demonstrated perseverance, commitment and effort in “turning around” their lives. Each middle and high school as well as  alternate education centers have nomin ... Read More
  • Earth Day at Westfield Elementary School
    ​ During the week of April 18-22 Westfield Elementary School participated in the Wal-Mart Plastic Bag Challenge. As a school we collected 12 532 bags!  The photos below show all the students around the perimeter of the playground, each holding a plastic bag and the other is of all the bags collected.  It was a great learning experience for all involved and a wonderful Earth Day activity!     ... Read More
  • Quispamsis Middle School Student Farmers’ Market & Open House:
    ​Please mark Saturday, May 28th on your calendar, and plan to join us at QMS for a Student Farmers’ Market featuring the talents of our young entrepreneurs. A wide variety of items will be on sale including crafts, household items, jewelry, food products, and many more. Tables for student-service groups will also be on display. Our own Triple C club will also be on hand selling coffee and tea as well as providing tours of the school for families ... Read More
  • Updated Performances in ASD-S 2016
      Title School Location Dates & Times Price "There's a Monster in My Closet" Forest Hills School Forest Hills School May 11 & 12 at 7pm $6 for adults $3 for youth “The Ever After” River Valley Middle School River Valley Middle School May 11 & 12 at 7pm $10 “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Bayside Middle School Bayside Middle School May 12 & 13 at 7pm May 14 at 2pm $5 “Ukrainian Folk Tales” Beaconsfield M ... Read More
  • River Valley Me to We Club Help School in Nicaragua
    ​The River Valley Middle School Me to We club is pleased to accept a check from our Grand Bay-Westfield community partners totaling $2,500. We have worked hard to spread our message to the community and have them join us  as we work together to "Be the Change we want to see in the World". This joint effort is thanks to our students who went out and made it happen. They are great leaders. These funds have made it possible to complete ... Read More
  • Sweet Caroline Foundation 2nd Annual Casino Night
  • Buick Drive For Your Students at Millidegeville North School
  • STMReads 2016 – Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
    St. Malachy’s would like to take this opportunity to invite avid readers and history buffs to meet Ruta Sepetys, author of this years’ STM Reads title as well as Salt to Sea.  Ruta considers herself a literary archeologist who wants to bring attention to pieces of history that are not well known or explored in society.  Ruta will be hosting a public reading and book signing at the Market Square Library on May 12 at 7:00pm.  The event is open to ... Read More
  • Jump Rope For Heart at Millidgeville North School
    ​Millidgeville North School Celebrates the awesome support for our annual Jump Rope for Heart & Stroke Foundation.  This year our students, staff and parent community raised more than $5,500 for the Foundation.  A special Thank you to Ms. Carol Gatien for organizing the initiative again this year at MNS. ... Read More
  • River Valley Middle School Hosts Career Fair
    ​River Valley Middle School PSSC organized and hosted a Career Fair for students on Tuesday, April 12th. There were over 25 presenters who shared what they learned in school to help prepare them to do their job and other information about their jobs. The work fields represented included: physicians, engineers, coroner, police, fire fighters, information technology specialists, flight attendant, lawyer, minister, power line engineer, major event ... Read More
  • Canada Day Art Contest 2016
  • Regional Science Fair Winners Heading to Montreal
    ​Congratulations to Nick Cusack, Nate Bilsky, and Ben D’Entremont who will be part of Team New Brunswick at the Canada Wide Science Fair being held in Montreal in May.  Nick, a grade 9 student at Hampton High School, designed and built a regenerative charging system for an electric car. Nate, from Saint Stephen Middle School was inspired by the Syrian refugee crisis to design a prototype for a folding house that could be quickly deployed in an e ... Read More
  • Request for Proposals - After School Child Care Services for Lakefield Elementary School
    Anglophone South School District is looking for Requests for Proposals for After School Child Care Services for Lakefield Elementary School.   Closing Date:  April 29th, 2016   Please click here for further info.​ ... Read More
  • Spring Performances in ASD-S
    ​ Title School Location Dates & Times Price IB Art Show at the Saint John Arts Centre Saint John High School Saint John Arts Centre March 18 to April 29 free “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” Hampton High School Hampton High School April 20-23 at 7:30pm Advance tickets available at Hampton Pharmasave and the HHS Clary Wilbur Learning Commons. From April 4-10, $10 price; After April 10, advance ticket is $12. T ... Read More
  • Spring 2016 Performances in ASD-S
    ​   Title School Location Dates & Times Price IB Art Show at the Saint John Arts Centre Saint John High School Saint John Arts Centre March 18 to April 29 free “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” Hampton High School Hampton High School April 20-23 at 7:30pm Advance tickets available at Hampton Pharmasave and the HHS Clary Wilbur Learning Commons. From April 4-10, $10 price; After April 10, advance ticket is $12 ... Read More
  • Annual Human Rights Forum
  • Sussex Regional High School Participate in Outdoor Engine Competition
    ​Two students from Sussex Regional High School participated in the Outdoor Engine Competition with Skills Canada at CCNB Dieppe.   SRHS is preparing to host provincials on April 16th and look forward to greeting students, teachers, parents and guests for this great day of exploring trades and building Team New Brunswick that will compete in June at Nationals in Moncton, NB.     ... Read More
  • Students at Rothesay Elementary help Newcomers to Canada through Project Based Learning
    ​Preceding the arrival of several newcomers to our community, the students in Mr. Kierstead’s Grade 3 and Mrs. Guest’s Grade 4 classes at Rothesay Elementary School wanted to help support those families.  Through a Project Based Learning experience, the students used the driving question, “What can we do to help newcomers to our community?”  The students brainstormed ideas and decided to hold events for the entire month of February, calling it “ ... Read More
  • ASD-S Presents an Evening with Dr. AnnMarie Churchill
    ASD-S Presents an Evening with Dr. AnnMarie Churchill April 25th, 2016 6:30-8:00  ​   Anglophone South School District is pleased to present an evening for parents and guardians with Dr. AnnMarie Churchill.  Dr. Churchill will be speaking about child and youth mental health issues and building resilience in our children.  There will also be time for parent questions and discussion on mental health issues.   Resilience is the ability to ... Read More
  • M Gerald Teed Celebrates Aviation Themed Science Day
    ​The students and staff of M Gerald Teed celebrated the rich history of our school by having a Science Day with an Aviation Theme.  The students participated in many experiments and activities involving flight.  Thank you to Mrs. Ross and the Home and School for making this an incredibly fun day of learning! ... Read More
  • Simonds High School Students at YES! Conference
    ​A group of Entrepreneurs from Simonds High at the YES! Conference last week in Fredericton enjoyed a very educational  and truly worthwhile experience. The students have brought back some great ideas to use in my classes ... Read More
  • Island View School Gives Back During 100th Day Celebrations
    ​IVS children raised $288 for Romero House by having a chores fundraiser and collected approx. 300 canned goods for the West Side Food Bank during our 100th Day Celebrations! ... Read More
  • Spring 2016 Performances in ASD-S
    ​ Title School Location Dates & Times Price IB Art Show at the Saint John Arts Centre Saint John High School Saint John Arts Centre March 18 to April 29 free “Chicago” Saint John High School Saint John High School April 7-9 at 7:30pm $15 adults $10 age 12 under Tarzan Kennebecasis High School Kennebecasis High School April 12th – 16th $15 orchestra $13 Balcony Elementary and Junior school choirs Various schools from A ... Read More
  • Apohaqui Elementary School Celebrates Art & Writing
    ​Very special clay art sculptures will be on display at Apohaqui Elementary School during Student-Led Conferences this spring. Artist-in-residence and substitute teacher, Kelly Cooper, prepared and delivered fantastic art lessons to each class throughout this past month. The final products, along with associated writing pieces, will be set up as an Art Gallery for students to share with their AES families. Thank you, Kelly, for bringing your lov ... Read More
  • Fog Lit Festival
    ​Emma Thorne, a grade 11 student at Hampton High School has won first prize in the Youth Poetry Category at the Fog Lit Festival Emerging Writer’s Awards.  She was awarded $1000  for her poem, The Hidden World.  Emma’s poem will be published in the Fog Lit Journal. ... Read More
  • Hampton Elementary School Greenhouse YouTube Channel
    ​ Hampton Elementary School students are active participants in reducing waste, conserving energy, caring for the environment, and educating families and the community about the importance of composting, recycling, gardening, and being responsible eco-citizens. What you might not know is that our HES Greenhouse team just launched our very own Youtube channel! This student run channel will provide information about how our greenhouse functions, t ... Read More
  • Spring 2016 Performance In ASD-S
      Title School Location Dates & Times Price “Mary Poppins” Sussex Regional High School Sussex Regional High School March 22-24 at 7:30pm March 26 at 2pm and 7:30pm $12 $10 matinee IB Art Show at the Saint John Arts Centre Saint John High School Saint John Arts Centre March 18 to April 29 free The Music Man St.Malachy’s Memorial High School St. Malachy’s High School March 31 to April 2 at 8:00pm , 2:00pm matinee on April ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy of St Andrews has been selected as one of top 11 finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge
    ​Sir James Dunn Academy of St Andrews has been selected as one of top 11 finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge. As a finalist, they have won $20,000 in Samsung technology.  Now they need your votes to win one of the top 2 prizes. If they are one of the top 2 school finalists, they will win an additional $50,000 in Samsung technology. You can vote once per email address during the voting period, which runs until April 18th. Please ... Read More
  • Renaming of Fundy High School
    ​ The ASDS School District is preparing the transition of grade 6 students to Fundy High School for September 2016, making both a middle school and a high school within the building.    A committee was struck to help provide input on the organization of the middle level.  One of the committee’s requests was a renaming of Fundy High School to reflect grades 6-12 housed within.   There will be one name for the entire building, but it can contain ... Read More
  • Welcome Teams Needed
  • Household Items and Furniture Needed
  • SJHS Junior Varsity Boys Claim Title
    ​The Saint John High Junior Varsity Boys has claimed the Provincial Basketball title this year. This was the first provincial basketball title for the school's Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team who put in a tremendous effort, finishing with a 36 - 1 record.  The Mill Rats were gracious supporters to have both teams introduced and honored at their game on February 18th. It will be exciting to see if two more ASD South teams can capture their ... Read More
  • Deer Island School Students and Staff Celebrate Pink Shirt Day
  • River Valley Middle School Celebrates Heritage Fair & Pink Shirt Day
    ​On Wednesday, February 24th, River Valley Middle held both their Heritage Fair and Pink Shirt Day. Our Raiders prepared a wide range of spectacular Heritage Fair Projects. Mme Shelley Petit organized our school wide fair which was held Wednesday evening. We’d like to congratulate all Raiders who participated and to the winners: Grade 6 English – Annika Dunham (1st), Lacey Dunham (2nd), & Catherine Casey (3rd), Grade 6 FI – Nadia Neilson &am ... Read More
  • Apohaqui and Norton Enjoy TNB Young Company Production
    ​It was a full house in the AES gym on Thursday when Apohaqui Elementary hosted Norton Elementary students for a TNB performance of ‘The Space Between’. The presentation was great! The students were interested and engaged throughout. Thank you to Josh Britten who placed the call, invited NES, and arranged this for all of us. It was a great way to bring culture to many students who might not otherwise have had the chance to experience it! ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates Pink Shirt Day
  • KVHS Basketball Team Wins Provincials
    The Kennebecasis  JV girls basketball team won provincials and recorded an incredible 28-0 season!   They were also honoured at a local Millrats game! Congratulations!   ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Students Give Warm Welcome to Syrian Families
    ​“Kindergarten and Grade 1 students at Belleisle Elementary School wanted to give a warm welcome to the children of Syrian refugee families. Mr. Isaac Jones, with the support of Mrs. Dianne Keith and Ms. Heather Folkins, had their students create Welcome to Canada cards containing personal messages. Officials and volunteers of the Syrian Refugee Response program of the Greater Saint John YMCA’s Newcomer Connections were touched by the initiative ... Read More
  • St. Stephen Middle School Donates to Food Bank
    ​The staff at St. Stephen Middle School appreciates the great work done by our local  food bank. And so we filled our ASD-S appreciation gifts with non-perishable food items and, with the help of some students, delivered them to the Volunteer Center. CELEBRATE! ... Read More
  • DEC Elections - Candidate Information Sessions
    ​ District Education Council (DEC) Candidate Information Sessions:   District Education Councils will be elected on May 9, 2016.  It is important for the DECs to have candidates who are committed to education and willing to invest time into making good policy decisions for all of our students and schools.  District Education Council Manager, Stacey Brown will be available to discuss the role of the DEC and becoming a candidate at the followin ... Read More
  • Apohaqui Elementary Celebrates Literacy Week!
    ​Apohaqui Elementary School’s Literacy Week was celebrated in a grand way this year! The students were treated to a visit from three Saint John Millrats players emphasizing that ‘The Most Important Thing is Education!’ There were Literacy Police patrolling the halls and ticketing people caught reading so they could be entered into a draw for Scholastic coupons. A large group of parents and grandparents turned out to join us for a Read-In event – ... Read More
  • Illuminate! Shedding Light on STEM Careers!
    ​Join Science East Science Centre at Bayside Middle School for Illuminate! Shedding Light on STEM Careers! Get an inside look at how science, technology, engineering and math are being used by professionals in our community every day! Step into their shoes, handle tools and equipment and get inspired!   Illuminate! takes place on Wednesday, March 2nd from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Bayside Middle School Gym. Open to the public. Admission is Free. ... Read More
  • Environmental Science 120 Class at KVHS:
    ​Amy Peters lead the following activity with her Environmental Science 120 Class at KVHS:  Mactaquac Dam is nearing the end of its life and NB Power was asking for public input on the three options for the future of the dam (upgrade it for power generation, keep just the dam, but no power, or remove the dam and return the river to its natural flow). I used this to introduce the topic of power generation in my class. Once we had studied the all ... Read More
  • St. Patrick’s K-Kids Support Syrian Newcomers
    The K-Kids (Kiwanis Kids) of St. Patrick’s School spent a morning at the Syrian NewcomersClothing Centre at Lorne School last week. Part of the mission of K-Kids is to help their community. The students worked hard by cleaning up the clothing that was on display and opening more of the many donated bags of clothing, shoes and toys. We discovered some of them are excellent folders … they must help out a lot at home too. They were especially ex ... Read More
  • Best Buy Donates Time and Technology to Language Learning Centre
    ​ASD-S would like to CELEBRATE Paul Morell and his staff from Best Buy.  On Friday, February 12th, Paul and 4 of his staff came to the Language Learning Centre at Prince Charles School to donate 3 iPad Mini’s to the students at the Centre.  While we were thrilled with this donation, the students were most excited that they took the time to sit with them and showed them how to use the equipment.  These folks were genuinely engaged with the studen ... Read More
  • Quispamsis Middle School Changes the World for Haiti
    ​The Triple C members at Quispamsis Middle School are pleased to announce that they have completed their two-year fundraiser and have raised over $10,000.00 to build a school in Haiti through Free The Children. Through various activities such as sock hops, recycling, raffles, and community service projects, the students of Quispamsis Middle School have made an impact for the people of Haiti. Congratulations and thank you for making this world a ... Read More
  • Child Safety Breakfast Panel
    ​Following recent events in our city, and considering the heightened awareness of Child Safety issues, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John feels this discussion needs to happen in order to educate and address the risks, preventable measures and actionable steps that can be taken when working with youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters has long been a well-known and respected organization dedicated to the cause of providing mentors for children and ... Read More
  • Saint John High School Open House
    ​​Grade 8 students and their Parents / Guardians are invited to  Saint John High School's Open House  on February 11th at 6:30 pm.     At Saint John High we strive to live up to our Motto: Vita Vitalis, A Life Worthwhile.  Students are encouraged to make a difference in their community and excel in their  areas of interest, either through the New Brunswick High School  curriculum,  Advanced Placement (AP) program,  or the International Baccala ... Read More
  • Harbour View High School Open House February 8th
    ​If you are a grade 8 student, we invite you and your family to take a student-guided tour of our facilities. Look around, ask questions, and learn why you’ll want to be a member of the HVHS family.  Our students and staff have prepared an informative evening . . . JUST FOR YOU. When: February 8th, 2016 , 6:30pm Where: School Auditorium For more information call 658-5359 ... Read More
  • St. Malachy's Memorial High School Open House
    ​Parents/Guardians & future Saints are invited to the STM Open House!  We welcome you to learn more about St. Malachy's Memorial High School at our Open House on February 9th at 6:30 p.m. With a diverse faculty and student body working together in dynamic classes, you will have many opportunities to engage, question, and discover how to use your strengths to make a positive difference in your community and prepare you for the ever changing ... Read More
  • Harbour View High School Community Garden/Outdoor Classroom
    ​Harbour View High School Environmental Science students are building a School and Community Garden/Outdoor Classroom. JDI Ltd. has made a generous lumber donation that will be used to build a fence, raised beds and benches for the garden.  As well, HV has recently received funding from the Learning for a Sustainable Future EcoLeague Action Project. This grant will be used to purchase two compost containers and lumber.    ... Read More
  • World Wetland Day
    ​Feb 10 – Simonds High School is celebrating World Wetland Day! We have an exciting day planned, which involves outdoor, cross-curricular, educational events. These sessions are taught by many different members of provincial environmental organizations, including: Aster Group, Parks NB, UNB Sustainability, Conservation Council of NB, Great Minds Think Outside and NBTA retired teachers. Scheduled activities include: wood carving, biodiversity gam ... Read More
  • Warm Up To Winterfest
    ​At the 5th Annual Warm Up to Winterfest Event at Market Square on Sunday Jan 24/16, Kaley Sherwood (Rothesay Park) was cooking up a storm with Vanessa Yurchesyn, Reg. Dietitian  from the Atlantic Superstores.     ... Read More
  • Literacy Night on Campobello: Camp - Read- A- Lot
    ​Wednesday night the CICS cafeteria became Camp-Read-A-Lot.  There were several fun, literacy- related activities:  Reading Under the Stars, Fishing for Word Families, Drive In Theatre, ABC Camping Words, Cozy Campfire, S’more Station, Nature Hunt and Tent Time.  As the children arrived, they were given a program and instructions to follow the path and signs to visit each activity.  Fun was had by all! ... Read More
  • St. Martins School Celebrates Family Literacy Day
    ​On Wednesday, January 27, St. Martins School celebrated Family Literacy day by having parent and community volunteers come into the school to read to the students. Each volunteer read to four different groups of K-5 students over the hour.  That night, parents were encouraged to read with their children and take a selfie of them reading and send it to the school for the Literacy Wall of Fame. ... Read More
  • Seawood School Lends a Hand to Syrian Newcomers
    ​Seawood School is celebrating The Syrian Families and is happy to have collected and donated 3 boxes full of supplies! ... Read More
  • Children's Stage Adventures at Deer Island Community School
    ​All students of Deer Island Community School participated in the performance of Children’s Stage Adventures “The Princess and the Pea”  .   ... Read More
  • ASD-S Response to Syrian Refugee Crisis
    ​ As you are aware, we have begun to welcome Syrian Newcomers to communities within Anglophone South School District. Canada has a long history of helping those in need and the Canadian government has pledged to increase its intake of refugees from Syria by 25,000.  As millions of Syrians continue to be displaced due to conflict in their home country the Government of Canada is working with Canadians, including private sponsors, non-government ... Read More
  • ASD-S Celebrates Internet Safety Week, February 8th-12th
    ​ The week of February 8th-12th, ASD-S will celebrate Internet Safety Week. Tuesday, February 9th is known as “Safer Internet Day.” (http://www.saferinternetday.org/web/guest/home). The theme this year is Play your Part for a Better Internet. Students in grade 3 & 4 are being introduced to the Zoe and Molly Online safety kit; an exciting new educational tool to help teachers and parents teach their children how to stay safe online.  Inform ... Read More
  • Hampton Elementary School Celebrates Family Literacy Day
    ​Hampton Elementary joined in the celebration of Family Literacy on January 27!  This included a book swap among students of over 300 books!  In the photo below Hillary Simpson considers her choice of book from the collection.   ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Student Wins Art Contest
     Nestle Water had a contest “draw a label” for a prize of free markers. Alyssa Vail entered the contest and about 3 week later she got the markers in the mail. Thinking nothing else about the contest she got an email which said “Congratulations, Alyssa, you won the ‘draw a label’ contest and your drawing will be printed on bottles of Nestle Water and you will receive a gift basket. Alyssa was over the moon. On January 21, 2016 was the first day ... Read More
  • Fairvale Elementary School Organizes Clothing Drive
    ​Fairvale Elementary School would like to celebrate their student lead We Day Team for organizing a clothing drive for incoming Syrian Newcomers. The kids have done a fantastic job organizing the clothing drive and have a large assortment of clothing to show for their hard work! ... Read More
  • Grand Manan Community School: 1st Annual Volunteer Fair
    ​Grade 9 Personal Development & Career Planning recently held a Volunteer Fair at GMCS. Various community groups were invited to participate, and the class created presentation boards and table displays for them. Each organization was interviewed to find out about their needs, and how students might get involved as a volunteer. Groups included Grand Manan Animal Welfare League, GM Fire Department, Rotary Youth, Community Life Church Young ... Read More
  • Bell Canada Let's Talk Day At Sir James Dunn Academy
    ​At Sir James Dunn Academy the Grade 6’s celebrate Bell Canada Let’s Talk Day   ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Students Spend Time with Prime Minister & Veterans Affairs Minister
    ​The SRC and Grad Class Executive  from Sir James Dunn Academy celebrate meeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MLA Karen Ludwig.  Our students helped serve at a spaghetti supper put on in the Prime Ministers honour. Our SRC at Sir James Dunn Academy celebrates meeting Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr at a dinner for the Prime Minister ... Read More
  • KVHS & QES Team up For French
    ​Grade 11 PIF students from KVHS prepared special French stations to use while instructing the Grade 5 Intensive French students from QES. It was a wonderful afternoon!    ... Read More
  • Collection for Syrian Families
    ​The River Valley Middle School Me to We group would like to thank Mr Shiels, Mrs McGrath and Mrs Sawyer for allowing us to collect both new and gently used clothing, canned goods and school supplies both Thursday Night (Jan 14) at the annual East/West Basketball games, as well as this weekend (jan 15-16) during the RVMS Hoops Classic. Members of our Me to We group will be on hand all weekend to collect these items, as well as any other donati ... Read More
  • Mock Trial At Sir James Dunn
    ​Sir James Dunn Academy celebrates our Law class’s Mock Trial in collaboration with our community. ... Read More
  • Support For Syrian Family
    ​ATTENTION SAINT JOHN- REACHING OUT FOR SUPPORT- Another large Syrian Family has just arrived. There is no Welcome Team for them ....yet. They need a PLAYPEN or 'travel bed' and a STROLLER. A Welcome Team will help them to feel at home in a strange country. They will take turns checking in on the family and will communicate with phone apps and the help of volunteers at the hotel. They will help to assure they find an apartment placement, receive ... Read More
  • Fundy High School Dinner Theatre
  • PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ENTRY POINT
    ​Making the Choice PDF Making the Choice Powerpoint     IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL GRADES 2 & 5 PARENTS Information Nights, regarding program selection for September 2016, will be held according to the following schedule. The information will be provided on options for the Grades 3 and 6 students:  English Prime Program, Early French Immersion Program and the Late French Immersion Program. Parents/guardians are invited to whichever meet ... Read More
  • 5th Annual Warm Up to Winterfest-Community Wellness Fair
    ​5th Annual  Warm up to Winterfest Sunday Jan 24/16 1-4:00 p.m. @ Market Sq. Come in from the cold and join us for the 5th Annual Warm Up to Winterfest event on Sunday, January 24th, 2016, from 1pm until 4pm in the atrium of Market Square. This is a free event for people of all ages to visit a variety of wellness/community information booths and have the opportunity to fill out a passport to win a prize, to be entertained by performances on th ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates Gold Medal Winner
    ​ SJDA celebrates Signe Anderson (grade 8) for winning a gold medal for Grade 5 Cello (Royal Conservatory of Music)  ... Read More
  • Seawood School Creates Tree of Kindness
    ​ For the month of December Seawood School celebrated kindness from K-5!  When the students or staff were caught being kind their name was added to the kindness tree on an ornament.   oan o ornamentornament.  ... Read More
  • River Valley Me to We Group Spreading Holiday Spirit
    ​The River Valley Me to We group has been busy spreading holiday spirit.  They have been selling Christmas Cards designed by local artists in conjunction with the SJ anti-poverty initiative.  The students have raised a little over $300.00 for the initiative and chose to use their portion of the fundraising, which totaled $150.00, to purchase gifts for the Centennial School Christmas Bazaar. As well, our group, with the assistance of our teacher ... Read More
  • Deer Island Community School Celebrates With Whoville Dinner and Buddy Benches
    ​Deer Island Community School celebrating the Holiday Season with their annual Whoville Dinner.   Deer Island Community School celebrates with teacher Charleen Grandy, Irving Oil Community liason Barry Ogden, and several Deer Island Community School students as they pose on their new 'Buddy Bench', which was donated by Irving Oil.   ... Read More
  • Millidgeville North Students Give Back to SPCA
    These students at Millidgeville North School made bookmarks by hand and sold them to school mates to raise funds to support SPCA. ... Read More
  • M. Gerald Teed Celebrates Diversity
    ​M. Gerald Teed School celebrated the many diverse cultures at our school on Friday December 11th with our Multicultural Holiday Fair.  There were 10 different cultures represented to share their holiday traditions.  The students learned a lot while having fun. Thank you to the Home and School for their hard work organizing this exciting morning! ... Read More
  • Canada Day 2016 Annual Youth Arts Competition
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Shares Festive Spirit in Decorating
    The Grade 9 Students at Sir James Dunn Academy decorated  rooms at the Ross Memorial Museum for their Christmas Open House. Thank you for sharing your time with the community. ... Read More
  • Fairvale Elemtary School Celebrates the Holiday Season
    ​Fairvale Elementary  School would like to celebrate Jennifer Russell for all of her hard work on this years Gr. 1-5 Christmas concert.   Fairvale Elementary would also like to celebrate their students, in particular their We Day Student Team,  for organizing and bringing in many food items and toys for our Toy and Food Drive.   Fairvale Elementary would like to celebrate Marin MacPherson for creating the winning design for the district hol ... Read More
  • Back Bay Home & School Supports Turkey Dinner
    ​The great Home and School Committee at Back Bay Elementary School put on their annual Free Turkey Dinner on December 11.  Each Christmas, they organize and cook a full, free turkey dinner for the whole school in the gym.  They always go to a lot of effort and planning for this event.    Volunteer Sadie Gagner serving cookies to Grade 5 students (left to right), Cameron Derrah, Abbigayle Hanley, Alexis Graham, Sarah McGarrigle and Chloe Miles-F ... Read More
  • ASD-S Announces Christmas Card Design Winners for 2015...
    On December 14, 2015 Superintendent Zoë Watson presented Marin MacPherson, a grade 5 student at Fairvale Elementary School with a framed copy of her winning Christmas card design at the school's Christmas concert.  District Staff were asked to vote on each elementary school entry by placing 'dots' on their favourite card designs.  Winner of the Christmas card design to be used by the Child & Youth Advocate's office was Emma Landry, a grade 5 ... Read More
  • Norton Elementary School Appreciates Community Involvement
     Norton Elementary School celebrates the involvement of their community in helping them with many special events the past few weeks!  November was a time to focus on careers and goal-setting and they did so with the help of parent and community volunteers  - Cathy Mahoney, Jill Chiasson, Jill Parlee, Alan Lackie and Sherry Lackie who all took the time to share information about their careers with the students.  Their parent group held a successf ... Read More
  • Donation For St. Stephen Elementary School
    ​Rose Hamilton the manager of the St. Stephen KFC dropped off a cheque for $824 today towards the St. Stephen Elementary breakfast program.  KFC’s World Hunger project donates the profits from selling bags of ice to support local school nutrition programs.  In the picture attached Thora O’Brien, the SSES Administrative Assistant, is accepting the cheque from Rose Hamilton from KFC. ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Helps Fellow Student
    ​SJDA  celebrates two Culinary Tech Students who volunteered four hours of their time to help at a benefit dinner at Kingsbrae Gardens for one of their students who is in the IWK.   ... Read More
  • Vincent Massey Elementary School Celebrates the Arts
    ​VMES celebrates art. Sunbury Shores Artists held evening art sessions  on painting , sketching, pottery and stained glass  for all participants .  Visitors also got a chance to see the traveling  Van Go art display created by NB Artists.  VMES celebrates theatre with the Calithumpians who performed "Yes I Can" , an environmental musical. The group also provided a drama workshop for grade 5 students.   ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Win Tournament in Grand Manan
    ​ SJDA celebrate winning the Danielle Park Memorial Tournament in Grand Manan   ... Read More
  • Successful Book Fair at Millidgeville North School & Empty Stocking Fund Generosity
    ​Millidgeville North School Celebrates the  MNS Home and School Committee for organizing a very successful Scholastic Book Fair at school in support of Literacy at MNS.  A big thanks to Chairperson  Mrs. Louise Kinney and her team of parent volunteers for all their hard work!   Millidgeville North SchoolS Celebrates the MNS Elementary and Middle School Choir for a wonderful presentation at the Empty Stocking Fund.  The 66 students were Direct ... Read More
  • Ring A Bell Campaign at Millidgeville North School
    ​The students and staff at Millidgeville  North School kicked off the week by having MLA Trevor Holder speak to the importance  mental fitness and Youth Mental Health awareness. Students and staff  spent the week participating in a variety of Mind-Up activities in preparation for a school wide Ring A Bell campaign in the gymnasium. Members of the  District Office staff and Early Childhood Education joined in the awareness campaign this week.  A ... Read More
  • Prince Charles School Decorates With a Canadian Theme
    ​Every year, the entire school at Prince Charles creates decorations to decorate the holiday tree at JDI.  This year, with all of the newcomers to Canada, they decided to decorate the tree in a CANADIAN theme to share their patriotism.  They even added some Tim Horton’s cups!  Three cheers to Mrs. Nice who plans the decorations, oversees the creation of the ornaments in each class and takes the children over to decorate the tree. One of the deco ... Read More
  • Kindness and Christmas Float Celebrated at Fairvale Elementary School
    ​ Fairvale Elementary School Celebrtaed  Kindness Week and want to thank Michelle Beaudet for all of the awesome activities set up for the students for Kindness Week. Kids have been making pledges to be kind on our kindness graffiti wall and celebrating acts of kindness they see around the school. Fairvale and their amazing Home and School volunteers as well as staff and students did a fantastic job on their "Despicable Me" inspired C ... Read More
  • Hampton Middle School Students Earn Opportunity at We Day
    ​Hampton Middle School would like to celebrate our ‘Me to We’ students who earned the privilege of attending “We Day” in Halifax last week. Our students had an amazing time and came home to HMS feeling energized, inspired and ready to change the world one small act at a time. The team is pictured here with Craig Kielburger, founder of the movement. ... Read More
  • Hampton Middle School Planning for Community Garden
    ​Hampton Middle School would like to celebrate the teachers, students, parents and community volunteers who have begun the planning and construction in preparation for planting in our community garden coming this spring.     ... Read More
  • Bayside Middle Awarded $5000.00 to Enhance Classroom Libraries
    The staff and students of Bayside Middle School were pleased to be awarded $5000.00 from the Indigo Adopt a School Program. These funds will be used to purchase age appropriate materials to supplement classroom libraries. This award was given to the school by the staff of Coles - Brunswick Square who adopted Bayside Middle School as part of the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Grant. In addition to Bayside Middle, nineteen other Canadian school ... Read More
  • Sussex Middles Kicks Off Year With Many Accomplishments
    ​Terry Fox Fundraising Campaign We had another very successful campaign this year raising $4760 for cancer research. We presented Gwen Smith-Walsh, Terry Fox Foundation provincial director for NB and PEI, with a cheque on Oct. 28th. She stated that we were the #1 Terry Fox School in NB….something to be very proud of. Hats off SMS.      Noah Gibbons-Salib, Alexis Moffett, Helen Hunt, Kaedy Baird and Grace White were recognized as Outstanding T ... Read More
  • Deer Island Community School celebrates their Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poster/writing contest winners and National Jersey Day.
  • Saint John High School Holiday Bazaar 2015
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates Diversity and Respect Week
  • River Valley Student Wins Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
    ​Congratulations to Colin O'Brien- president of River Valley's Me to We club- He has been awarded a Governor General's Caring Canadian Award. As well, Colin, Jaide Cashin and Ashley Nutter have all been asked to speak on a discussion panel at the Evening of Champions- occurring the night before We Day. Congratulations to them all...and keep Being the Change! ... Read More
  • St. Martins School Celebrates the Mills Rats visit.
    ​Coach Spon and Denny from the Saint John Mill Rats visited with the students and spoke about setting and achieving goals both in school and in their everyday lives. Coach Spon talked about his experience with coaching many successful teams and Denny talked about his road to being a successful basketball player. The students had a Q&A session with the Mill Rats and got to see Denny slam dunk.  Thanks to coach Spon and Denny for their insight ... Read More
  • River Valley Students Selling Christmas Cards
    ​Let's Celebrate students doing the Right Thing for no Recognition... Students at River Valley are selling Christmas Cards designed by local artist..they are $5.00 a pack...and $2.50 of the proceeds go to the Anti-Poverty initiative and $2.50 will be used to help sponsor the Christmas Bazaar at Centennial School. Way to go guys..keep being the change!     ... Read More
  • Tunes For Tech 9 at Bayside Middle School
  • River Valley Middle School Me to We Group
    ​The RVMS Me to We group has been very busy Being the Change the Want to See in the World! Our students collected enough food during our Food Drive to fill the interior and cab of 2 Ford F!50 trucks, as well as collected an additional $183.00 for the River Valley Food Bank. The group also hosted the IG speaker's tour on Diversity and 25 students attended a full day workshop on creating change through acceptance and tolerance. ... Read More
  • Saint John and Area School String Program - Beginning Violin Lessons
    The Saint John and Area School String Program (previously District 8) is starting a beginning violin class in January 2016. The String Program operates within the Anglophone South School District and is open to any student in Anglophone South. The normal starting age is grade 3, but older students may also join.  Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the violin lessons and to provide their child with an instrument. There are a ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Celebrates Be A Buddy Campaign
    ​BES celebrates its Be a Buddy Campaign promoting a positive approach to peer relationships.  Through the Be a Buddy campaign, students will develop essential skills related to working with their peers, allowing them to feel more confident and competent when making decisions. This leads to our goal of having students create a school atmosphere of connectedness through healthy and supportive relationships, thereby leading to improved mental fit ... Read More
  • Island View School Holiday Craft Fair
    ​The Home and School Association of Island View School is hosting the 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair.  This was an amazing event last year is shaping up to be another excellent fair.  This is an open event for the Greater Saint John Community ($2 entry fee, children are fee).  The fair will be held in the gymnasium of Island View School (496 Ridge Row in West Saint John) on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00am – 2:00pm.  This is an excellent oppo ... Read More
  • Island View School Extends Hour of Code Challenge To Area Schools
    ​Island View School is collaborating with our community to plan for the full participation of our K – 5 students in the International Hour of Code Event.  Island View School would like to extend a friendly challenge to other schools to participate to their fullest extent possible in this growing movement in education.  Learn more about how The Hour of Code movement keeps changing the world. Last year, New Brunswick had the highest per capita par ... Read More
  • Wacky Science Day at Beaconsfield Middle School
  • M. Gerald Teed Hosts Holiday Market
    ​This is an Open Invitation to all members of the Greater Saint John Community to partake in a Holiday Market being sponsored by the M. Gerald Teed Home & School Association. The market will be held in the gymnasium of  M. Gerald Teed School on Saturday, November 28th from 10:00am -2:00pm, don’t miss out on those handmade gifts for your loved ones this Holiday Season. We will have many local vendors, many of whom you will know from the Kings ... Read More
  • Parent Information Session on Drugs & Alcohol at Belleisle Regional High School
    ​Presented by  Belleisle Home and School Thursday November 19, 2015                                                   Guest Speaker: Andrew Middleton 7:30-8:30                                                                     Belleisle Regional High School   Parent Information Session This is an information session to get parents thinking about realities of drugs and alcohol in today’s youth culture, learn about the method and approach ... Read More
  • Kindergarten Students Donate to Breakfast Program
    ​We recently had two of our Kindergarten students at VMES,  Kai Kaneko and Rosie Ruckstuhl donate over two hundred dollars to our school Breakfast Program.  Kai and Rosie share the same birthday and asked for donations be given in lieu of presents.  We celebrate these amazing Kindergarten students!!!!!! ... Read More
  • Successful Auction at Belleisle Elementary & Belleisle Regional High School
    ​Belleisle Elementary & Belleisle Regional High School staff would like to celebrate the whole community for their support in producing another successful Home & School Harvest Auction. Many of our parents and community members put in a lot of time and effort to make this a success. We truly appreciate all of those who came out and helped to make this such a great day! ... Read More
  • Harry Miller Middle School Stop & Shop
    "Come to the HMMS Stop and Shop on Saturday, November 14th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. where you will be able to shop from almost 35 vendors, buy books at our book sale and a sweet treat at our bake sale.  We also have a silent auction and raffle tickets for you to get some great Christmas presents for your family and friends. We hope that you will make some time in your morning schedule on Saturday to stop by Harry Miller Middle, found just b ... Read More
  • Schools celebrate Diversity and Respect Week
    ​Diversity and Respect Week begins Monday, Nov. 16 in New Brunswick schools as part of a provincial effort to support a safe, welcoming and affirming school environment for all students.   Diversity and Respect Week replaces Anti-bullying Week promoted in New Brunswick schools since 2012.   “We wanted to include a broader mandate for schools to celebrate the diversity of their students and of their communities, while focusing upon fostering ... Read More
  • School Sustainability Review - Morna Heights, Grand Bay Primary and Inglewood School
    ​ On October 14,  2015 the Anglophone South School District Education Council (DEC) voted in favour of engaging in a sustainability study under the process outlined in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Provincial Policy 409: Multi-year Infrastructure Planning, at Grand Bay Primary, Inglewood and Morna Heights School.  Read More here.   School Sustainability Review - Morna Heights Elementary School​ School Sustainabi ... Read More
  • Grade 9 Health Fair held at KVHS!
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Students Awarded Hockey Tickets
    ​At Sir James Dunn Academy we celebrate our October students who attended the Aces Home game in St. Stephen.  Teachers awarded the tickets to students who demonstrate great qualities. ... Read More
  • St. Stephen Elementary K-Kids Sock Hop supports Food Bank
    St. Stephen Elementary K-Kids Sock Hop on Friday, October 30th raised $87.90 and 58 kg of food items for the local food Bank.  The SSES K-Kids executive is pictured presenting this donation to Donna Linton, the Coordinator of the Volunteer Centre of Charlotte County.  The SSES K-Kids want to thank the students and staff of SSES for their great support of this Sock Hop fundraiser! ... Read More
  • School Closures Due to Inclement Weather Information
    ​Important Message to all Families   ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT  SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER     Anglophone South School District is committed to the safe and efficient transportation of students and recognizes that it may be necessary to cancel a bus run(s), close school(s), or delay school opening to ensure students are not endangered by hazards brought on by poor weather or road conditions.  Our decisions must be made ... Read More
  • Rothesay Park School's 100th Birthday
    ​Please join us in celebrating   Rothesay Park School’s 100th Birthday! All Welcome November 27, 2015 1-4pm 7 Hampton Road Community Open House, School Tours, Old Photos, and Memorabilia Light Refreshments Will be Served ... Read More
  • "United Five" Gives Back to United Way
    ​5 recipients of United Way funding  in Charlotte County (aka ‘United Five’) partnered to put on an auction and dinner at the NBCC to “Pay It Forward” to the United Way. The five partners were Fundy Transition House, Dial-A-Ride, Boys & Girls Club, F.A.C.E. (Fun FRIENDS).,  and Milltown Elementary School. We are pleased to announce that this fundraiser allowed us to give back $4, 233 to the United Way! ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Shares Halloween With Passamaquoddy Children’s Centre
    ​Sir James Dunn Academy celebrates sharing our Halloween costumes with the Passamaquoddy Children’s Centre. ... Read More
  • Seawood School Celebrates Partnership With Seniors and School Attendance
    ​ This week at Seawood the students celebrated some Spooky Fun with their friends over at the Senior's complex on Danell's Drive.  The children walked over for a little visit and got a treat too! Seawood also held their monthy Sunshine Awards assembly for October. The theme for October was "Attendance". This assemby is held each month with a student recognized from each grade.  They receive a certificate plus get to choose a prize fr ... Read More
  • Westfield School Annual Hair Donation Campaign was a Huge Success!
    We collected 22 ponytails on October 23rd.  That is enough ponytails to make almost 3 wigs.  Thank you to the following students and parents for donating their hair; Ashley Perry, Olivia Jordan, Bella Jordan, Olivia Calder, Ava Mason, Caylee MacLean, Rachel Speight, Abby Arthurs, Maloa Roach, Taylor Armstrong, Mlle Belyea, Adrianna Linero, Mrs. Gloria Donald, Ms. Heather Whittaker, Mrs. Melissa Speight, Julie Sullivan, Sara Ingalls, Natasha McLe ... Read More
  • Art Smarts Project at Belleisle Elementary
    ​Mr. Brent Bond and Miss Nadine McCullum’s application for the Arts Smarts project “We Can Publish our Stories – On Peut Publier Nos Histoires” has been approved. This is an opportunity for the Grade 5 students at BES to team with Acadian artist and children’s author and illustrator, Rejean Roy from Northern NB. This project will give the students an opportunity to write, illustrate and publish a class book related to the themes in the Grade 5 I ... Read More
  • St.Stephen High School Hosts 22nd Annual Post-Secondary Expo
    ​St. Stephen High School is pleased to be hosting its 22nd Annual Post-Secondary Expo on Tuesday, November 3rd.  We will be welcoming all grade 11 and 12 students from all over Charlotte County to SSHS to visit over 55 colleges and universities from Atlantic Canada.  As well, all representatives will be at St. Stephen High School for a public session from 5:30pm - 7pm in the St. Stephen High School gym.  We encourage all of Charlotte County to c ... Read More
  • St. Stephen Middle School Celebrates Partnership with NBCC St.Andrews
    ​NBCC St. Andrews and St. Stephen Middle School recently completed a wonderful partnership which has provided the school with an outdoor classroom.  The carpentry students at NBCC (three of whom were SSMS alumni) did an outstanding job. Students and staff are excited to put it to use.     ... Read More
  • Harbour View High Haunted Halloween
    ​​Location: Harbour View High: Entrance located near the shop doors on the first floor, 305 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick Time: October 30th, 2015,   Description:   It is that time of year again – time to experience the thrills and chills of the haunted halls of Harbour View High School. Please join us for a night of fun and excitement this coming Friday, October 3oth. Every year around the same time something mysterious ha ... Read More
  • 4th Annual Westfield Hair Donation Campaign
    ​Westfield is Celebrating their 4th Annual Hair Donation Campaign on Monday October 26th.   Are you thinking about chopping off your hair??? Before you do so, consider donating your hair in a meaningful way to help those in need, considering so many of us have loved ones who have been affected by cancer. If your ponytail is a minimum of 8 inches long (this includes bleached, dyed and gray hair), please let your hairstylist know beforehand and in ... Read More
  • M. Gerald Teed Celebrates Hands on Learning
    ​M. Gerald Teed celebrates hands on learning.  Thank you to the Saint John Astronomy Club for a great learning experience. This was certainly a wonderful celebration of our outdoor classroom and a wonderful focus for Family Fun Night. ... Read More
  • M. Gerld Teed Raises Money For Cancer Research
    ​Congratulations M. Gerald Teed school for raising $3794.31 from their Terry Fox walk for cancer research. Thanks to all of our supporters. Since our students raised over $2500.00, the staff of Teed performed a  'Chicken Dance' on Friday afternoon, Oct. 16! Last year M. Gerald Teed was fourth in New Brunswick schools for the amount of money raised. ... Read More
  • Sussex Bus Drivers Promote Cozy Coats to Help Kids Get Through Winter
    ​Cozy Coats was started by Karla Kilpatrick in 2013 to make sure children didn't have to stand shivering in the cold unnecessarily. McLean and other Sussex area school bus drivers , Shawney McLean, & Cathy Pascoe jumped on board with the idea and it's been a success ever since. They are accepting all types of winter attire , not just coats. Items can be dropped off at any of the three schools in Sussex as well as Apohaqui Elementary School, ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy celebrates our Junior Girls winning the Cross-Country Provincials for the second time in a row.
  • Bayside Middle Walks for Children's Wish Foundation
    ​On Thursday, October 15th, the staff and students of Bayside Middle School took to streets of East Saint John for the 14th annual Walk for Kaitlin. This fundraiser is Bayside's annual campaign to help raise money for families with terminally ill children to enjoy a wish. The students, staff, and Bayside community raised over $23,000.00 in less than two weeks. This brings the total amount raised to over $307,000.00 over the past 14 years. This w ... Read More
  • Student Vote Program at Vincent Massey Elementary
    ​Students at Vincent Massey Elementary participated in the Student Vote program through Elections Canada.Students studied the Canadian Government system and held a Federal Election through the Civix program. There are 700 000 students voting in over 7000 schools and VMES was thrilled to be part of this exciting program. The local paper came in and interviewed students who gave thoughtful answers showing their growth in learning about government ... Read More
  • Beaconsfield Middle School Fundraiser
  • Minister of Education & Early Childhood Development Announces Location of New West Side School
    ​ On Thursday, October 15, 2015 Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Serge Rousselle was at Havelock School in west Saint John to announce the location of the new west side school. The new school will be located at the corner of Havelock Street and Fundy Drive.         In the picture from left to right are Hon. Ed Doherty, Minister of Supply and Services; Zoë Watson, Superintendent of Anglophone South School District; Min ... Read More
  • Back To The 80's at Saint John High School
  • Family Literacy Night at Milltown Elementary School With Rob Rayner
    ​ Milltown Elementary School Core Leadership team held their Family Literacy Night with author Rob Rayner to kick off  MES Reads - with one of his kids' books, "Libby's Got The Beat". All classes and staff have a copy of the book and are doing projects between now and the end of January and are planning a Family Literacy event in January to celebrate Libby!  Author Rob Rayner (a former principal in District 10) writes the following…. ... Read More
  • SIMONDS HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI PRESENTS: A COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS!
    ​Get your Christmas shopping done early at our Countdown to Christmas Shopping Expo! This event will be taking place at Silver Falls United Church on November 14th from 10am-2pm. We have tons of great vendors that will be selling jewelry, beauty products, essential oils, spices, mittens & much more! This is a cash only event with a small canteen on site. We will also be selling tickets on an amazing gift basket.   Plenty of local vendors o ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Recognizes Students of the Month
    ​Sir James Dunn Academy celebrate Algonquins of the Month for Athlete of the Month, Student of the Month and Volunteer of the Month. ... Read More
  • St. Stephen Middle School's Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Food Drive
    ​On Wednesday October 7, St. Stephen Middle School students and staff completed their annual pre-Thanksgiving food drive.  This year, we are proud to report, we carried 6 973 pounds of food to the St. Stephen Volunteer Centre Food Bank, on a gorgeous autumn day.  Mme McGinn's Grade 6 class led the way amassing 1983 pounds, for an average of 84.2 pounds per student. Happy Thanksgiving to all.   ... Read More
  • Live & Learn Series at Touchstone Academy
  • M. Gerald Teed Annual Terry Fox Walk
    ​On October 2nd, 2015, the entire student population of M. Gerald Teed (191 students) held our annual Terry Fox Walk. We are pleased to announce that the students were able to raise $3794.31 for this fantastic cause. A huge thank you to all of the students and our entire school community for their overwhelming support.  Students put out a challenge to the teachers that if they were able to raise $2500, we would all do the “Chicken Dance”. As a r ... Read More
  • Anglophone South School District Kindergarten Registration 2016-2017
    ​ Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will take place on October 13th – 16th 2015 in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools. Parents may register their children at their neighbourhood elementary school during school hours. Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2016. Parents, however, may defer entry into Kindergarten until September of 2017 for ch ... Read More
  • St. Malachy's Memorial High School's "Run for Ray."
    ​On September 30th over 400 students, staff, alumni, and extended members of the St. Malachy's family took part in the "Run for Ray" in memory of teacher Ray O'Donnell. Over $12,000 was raised for cancer research in just two weeks and all funds were donated to the Terry Fox Foundation.  Despite forecasts of torrential downpours, the Saints came together and amazingly the rain held off for the entire event. We are ‪#‎STMProud of the com ... Read More
  • PSSC Fall Forums - October 2015
    ​The District Education Council will be hosting a PSSC Forum in each Education Centre:   Tuesday, October 13 at Hampton High School Wednesday, October 21 at St. Stephen Middle School Tuesday, October 27 at the Office of the Superintendent in Millidgeville   All sessions begin at 6:00 p.m. with a soup and sandwich supper and will wrap up around 8 p.m. or shortly after.    The evening is for all new and returning members, teacher represen ... Read More
  • Bullying Prevention and Youth Empowerment Tour at St. Patrick's School
    ​St. Patrick’s School Celebrates following your dreams and standing up to bullying with Canadian Country Music recording artist Ryan Laird! On Wednesday, September 23rd, Ryan visited the students of St. Patrick’s and Havelock schools while on his “Bigger than That” Bullying Prevention and Youth Empowerment Tour.  Ryan spoke about his own experience being bullied in school and how he learned to rise above challenges to attain his dream of a mus ... Read More
  • Forest Hills School Celebrates Giving Back
    ​Forest Hills School took part in a big Terry Fox Walk around our community this month in awareness and support of Cancer Research.  We raised $789.50 and donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. Forest Hills School also Collected thousands of pop or pull tabs in the Spring.  In early July we took them to the Westside Legion #69 Branch where they were very happy to receive them.  They will go towards the purchase of a wheelchair for someone in need. ... Read More
  • Sustainability Study for Lawrence Station Elementary School
    ​On May 13, 2015 the Anglophone South School District Education Council (DEC) voted in favour of engaging in a sustainability study under the process outlined in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Provincial Policy 409:  Multi-year Infrastructure Planning, Trigger Schools.… Read more here.   School Sustainability Review - Lawrence Station Elementary - October 2015 - Power Point ... Read More
  • Kettlebell Competition Fundraiser
  • Grand Manan & Fairvale Celebrate Service Dogs
    ​Grand Manan Community School and Fairvale Elementary School Celebrate being the FIRST schools in New Brunswick to have  service dogs on a full day schedule!  Introducing Jackson & his service dog Gracie & Oakley from Farivale. ... Read More
  • Retail Job Fair
  • Sussex Middle School Educators Finalists for the Governor General's Award
    ​Mme Lisa Sheppard, Mme Catherine Mornault and Dr.Brian Clancy from Sussex Middle School were shortlisted finalists for the Governor General's Award for Teaching Excellence in History. Through a co-teaching initiative, their grade 6 students wrote a book of short essays on Canada’s experience at Vimy Ridge and shared it with their global community. Dr. Clancy was interviewed for a pod cast in July about the project and the interview can be found ... Read More
  • 2015-2016 In-School Immunization Clinics
    ​During the week of September 21, 2015, this year’s  In-school Immunization Campaign will begin. Public Health Nurses, in partnership with Anglophone South School District, will offer school immunization clinics for grade seven, nine, and ten students.  Vaccines are free of charge and will protect youth against whooping cough, meningitis, and cervical cancers. New this year, a varicella vaccine is offered to protect against chickenpox. For detai ... Read More
  • Sweet Caroline Run
  • Harbour View High School Presents "Anything Goes"
    ​Harbour View High School presents Cole Porter's  "Anything Goes", a rollicking good time on the high seas.   Performances on Oct 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7:30 pm.  Tickets available at the school office, call 658-5359.  Reserved seating.  Adults $15/  Students & Seniors $12. So if you couldn't make that Caribbean cruise this year  you will want to grab your life preserver and join the cast and crew for fun in the sun at HVHS.     ... Read More
  • Fairvale Elementary School Celebrates Service Dog
    ​ Fairvale Elementary School Celebrtates  being the FIRST school in New Brunswick to have a service dog on a full day schedule!  Introducing Oakley!   ... Read More
  • Parent Communication Survey
    ​ Enhanced Family and Community Partnerships!    A survey has been created for use by all schools regarding communication with families.  This information will allow you to determine effective communication strategies for your school community. This is one of the goals of our District Improvement Plan  – enhanced family and community partnerships!   A link has been placed on the menu bar at the top of your school website that will take yo ... Read More
  • Hop for Muscular Dystrophy at Belleisle Elementary School.
    ​The staff of B.E.S. would like to celebrate all students, families and the community for their support with our "Hop for Muscular Dystrophy" fundraiser. B.E.S. ranked second in all of Atlantic Canada for their fundraising efforts. All our students worked very hard and it was great to see their commitment to a great cause. Way to go boys and girls! ... Read More
  • Add Star Power Back To School Eating !
    ​     FREE Event!   Add Star Power Back to School Eating! Join your in-store Registered Dietitian, Vanessa Yurchesyn on September 16th 5:30pm-7pm at the Rothesay Avenue Superstore, as she provides you with tips and tricks for packing healthy school-safe lunches. Children can attend with their parents and caregivers too!     Attention Parents and Caregivers of children ages 5 – 13! Are you looking for new, quick and easy lunchbox   ... Read More
  • Make Your Own Heritage Minute - Student Contest
    ​Have you ever wanted to make your own Heritage Minute? The Make Your Own Heritage Minute: Stories of Sir John A. Macdonald and the Fathers of Confederation Student Contest invites Canadian students and educators to explore the legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald and the Fathers of Confederation by creating their very own Heritage Minute-style video. Enter your video for a chance to win great prizes! A program of Historica Canada, the Contest is of ... Read More
  • Canada’s Outstanding Principals Program
    ​ Hello everyone,On behalf of Jon Powell, National Program Manager for The Learning Partnership’s Canada’s Outstanding Principals program, we are pleased to share with you the attached poster announcing our call for nominations for 2016.We look forward to another success year and appreciate your assistance in promoting this award, as it is huge support to us.If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact Jon Powell dir ... Read More
  • Canadian Mental Health Association of NB Programming
    ​CMHA of NB Saint John is pleased to announce our 2015-2016 program offerings! For more information on the programs offered, or to pre-register, please call us at 633-1705.  Please feel free to share this information with your networks.   ... Read More
  • Nominate Your Wellness Champion
    ​ Wellness Week in New Brunswick will be revealing, for the 3rd year, Wellness Champions from our community!  The Fundy Wellness Network will be holding several events during Wellness Week, October 1-7, 2015. In 2013 & 2014 we recognized the excellent work that people/groups are currently doing in our communities by honoring them as “Wellness Champions”. We hope to continue this year and celebrate with more champions and share their efforts ... Read More
  • Attendance Matters
    ​ The Anglophone South School District is pleased to introduce a new initiative called “Attendance Matters”. The Superintendent called for a working group to study student attendance in response to a heightened awareness/concern expressed by administrators, teachers, District Office personnel and by members of the District Education Council. With the startup of the 2015-16 school year the District will be launching an awareness campaign, “Atte ... Read More
  • Opening of Schools for 2015-2016 (Updated)
    ​ ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca OPENING OF SCHOOLS FOR 2015-2016 Welcome back to all students and families from Grand Manan to Sussex Corner for the new school year! All Kindergarten children will enter school through a staggered entry process on September 8th and 9th, 2015 with half of the students attending each day.  All Kindergarten children will attend together on September 10th.  Schools will communicate to fam ... Read More
  • Support for Youth Canadian Chess Champion
    ​ "This month, ASDS staff and students participated in a unique fundraiser for Sam Song, the Saint John High school chess star who recently won the grade 9 division of the national scholastic tournament in Quebec City. Sam is going to Windsor, Ontario in July to play in the 2015 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC), in which the best young players in the country compete for the chance to represent Canada at the World Youth Chess Champio ... Read More
  • Vincent Massey Celebrates with Volunteer tea
    ​Vincent Massey’s Annual  Volunteer Tea was held last  week to celebrate  all those  who help to make VMES a great place to learn. Grade 5 students served the volunteers a homemade treat and thanked them for caring about them. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students sang their praise  and added  a little encouragement to come back again next year.   The tea was attended by more than 50 volunteers.  The staff , students and parents of VMES, thank the c ... Read More
  • Votes needed for Fundy High School Heritage Fair Winner
    ​Wesley Hatt, a grade 8 student at FHS, won the Young Citizen’s Award for his presentation on Weir fishing and was asked to submit a video about his Heritage Fair Project to a national competition. Wesley needs support in the form of votes.  Polls are open June 9 to July 5. There will be two people from New Brunswick attending The Youth History Forum being held in Ottawa in the fall. We are asking for your support to help him reach the next leve ... Read More
  • Our Canada – Mobiles in the Saint John City Market
    ​Now in its third year, the Saint John City Market “Mobiles in the Market” community art project has grown in both popularity and size and has become a highly anticipated display that excites both citizens and visitors to the Market. Over 400 hand-painted mobiles depicting Canadian icons – the beaver, canoe, loon, maple leaf, and Inuksuk – now hang from the Market rafters, where they will remain on display until late 2015.  This year’s project w ... Read More
  • ​Votes For Heritage Fair Project
    Josh DeJong, a grade 8 student at Quispamsis MIddle School,  was asked to submit a video about his Heritage Fair Project to a national competition. Josh needs support in the form of votes.  Polls are open June  9 to July 5. There will be two people from New Brunswick  attending The Youth History Forum being held in Ottawa in the fall. We are asking for  your support to help him reach the next level. The link to his video and voting is: http://w ... Read More
  • Draw It Art Contest for Canada Day on July 1st / The Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Art Contest
    ​Abby Landers, grade 6 student won $50.00 for the middle school level.  Ana Jreige won the grand prize of $150.00  The contest was about drawing Canadian symbols to show our proud heritage and what the Canadian Flag means to us.  Please join us on July 1st at Market Square at ll:45 to celebrate Canada Day.   The Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Art Contest had two provincials winners from Qusipamsis Middle School:  John Lee and Alyssa Whitt ... Read More
  • St Stephen Elementary Celebrate WiTS
    ​St Stephen Elementary School has been using their WiTS and now have a big reason to celebrate! A grade 5 student, Victoria Greencorn, has won first prize for the WiTS Poster contest. This contest was open to all 600 plus schools that use the WiTS Program throughout Canada and the United States. Victoria won the school a $500 gift certificate from Chapters, and her poster will be published in the upcoming WiTS calendar!   ... Read More
  • Island View ArtsSmarts Art Show with Deanna Musgrave - Tuesday at 5pm
    ​     The Art Show will take place on Tuesday June 9th from 5pm to 6pm and Ms. Musgrave will be in attendance.  Artwork will also be on display on Wednesday June 10th from 8:15 to 11:15 and 1pm-2:20 pm.     We hope that you will come to see the artistic creations of our grade 4 students.   ... Read More
  • Grants Awarded To Schools From Fundy Community Foundation
    ​ The Fundy Community Foundation, at their Annual General Meeting, awarded grants totaling 20150$ to Back Bay ES, Blacks Harbour S, Grand Manan CS, St. George ES, Campobello Island CS, Fundy HS, St. Stephen HS, Sir James Dunn Academy, Milltown ES, and St. Stephen MS. These grants will support a wide variety of academic, recreational and healthy living projects. ... Read More
  • Bayside's Sea of Red
    ​On June 4th, Bayside Middle School commemorated the one year anniversary of the deaths in the line of duty of RCMP officers Constables Douglas Larche, Dan Ross, and Fabrice Gevaudan. Staff and students wore red shirts and the auditorium became a Sea of Red. Constable Larche spent his junior high years at Bayside and three chairs in the auditorium have been dedicated to his memory.   ... Read More
  • St. Martins School Celebrates "Communiteers"
    ​At St. Martins School, we celebrate the volunteers from the "Communiteers" who help us plant edible food in the planter benches along Main Street.  Being part of this "Incredible Edible Project" allows the students to learn how to grow their own food and makes them feel connected to the community.  It is a wonderful opportunity to sit and enjoy some healthy food all summer long!  Please feel welcome to experience the "f ... Read More
  • St George Elementary School Partners With NBCC
    ​We would like to celebrate our Student Leadership team at SGES. During the month of May, our Grade 6 students worked in partnership with the Practical Nursing students from NBCC to plan and organize a health fair for the K-5 students at our school that took place on the morning of May 27th. This year's theme was positive self image and topics/stations ranged from stress reduction, anti-bullying, pay it forward, to being you-nique. It was a huge ... Read More
  • Industrial Mechanics Students at NBCC Saint John Donate Buddy Bench To MacDonald Consolidated School
    ​Children enjoying the new Buddy Bench at MCS, donated by Industrial Mechanics Students at NBCC Saint John ... Read More
  • St. Stephen High School Holds First Annual Yugioh Tournament
    ​On Friday, May 29th 2015, St. Stephen High School held the First Annual Yugioh Tournament. The dualist committee was the brains behind the tournament, composed of Ms. Norman (teacher facilitator), and four students: Emma Crossman, Hope Matheson, Jacob Borque and Mathew Cooke. The committee was proud of the turnout of tournament, having 14 duelists register. Four of the dualists were from St. Andrews and the remainder were from St. Stephen High ... Read More
  • Roots of Empathy in ASD-S
    ​The heart of Roots of Empathy is the neighbourhood parent and infant who join the Instructor in the classroom for Family Visits. Here are some of the 32 Anglophone School District South families and “tiny teachers” who participated in the 2014/2015 Roots of Empathy Program helping to celebrate the volunteers, at the River Lighthouse in Hampton (participating in the Saint John Education Centre and the Hampton Education Centre).  An Instructor vi ... Read More
  • Milltown Elementary Bike Rodeo & K-Kids Little Free Library
    ​These are pics from MES Kiwanis K-Kids Bike Rodeo on May 25.  The students worked the event – collecting donations, selling popcorn, water, and juice boxes, and selling tickets to win a new bike that was donated by Canadian Tire.  Lisa Williams, the Community Programs Officer with the RCMP, led the rodeo.  The students raised $164.15 for Relay for Life.  At the event, we held the grand opening of the K-Kids Little Free Library.  Everyone one is ... Read More
  • ASD-S CELEBRATES Sandra Watt, International Student Mentor at Princess Elizabeth School
    ​ASD-S CELEBRATES Sandra Watt, International Student Mentor at Princess Elizabeth School.  Sandra recently spearheaded a fundraiser with students at her school for the earthquake victims in Nepal.  The samosa sale, face painting, a sock hop and a penny drive raised approximately $300, to which the government will match so really $600.00.  As one of the students from Nepal said, "That's worth like $20,000 in Nepal”.   WELL DONE, PES and Sand ... Read More
  • Congratulations to Simonds High Cheerleaders
    ​The district would like to send out congratulations to the Simonds High School Cheerleading team for capturing the NBIAA provincial title earlier this month. We commend the team for their dedication, hard work and achievement. The district is proud of your achievement and compliment you on your success. ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Leadership Forum
    ​We celebrate the Student Leadership Forum.  Our students worked with two special guests Bronwyn Tanner and Angela Keetch.  The purpose of the forum is to generate ideas for school improvement at Sir James Dunn Academy.  ... Read More
  • Dr.A.T. Leatherbarrow Primary School Celebrates "Art From the Heart"
    ​“Dr. A.T. Leatherbarrow Primary School would like to take this opportunity to CELEBRATE all of the staff, students, volunteers and families who are working tirelessly to make this year’s “Art From the Heart” on Thursday, June 4th, the best one yet. This annual event celebrates the arts through music and artwork created by the students of DATL. Also, this will be a special year as we will be celebrating the unveiling of our new outdoor classroom ... Read More
  • Hampton Middle School Drive 4 Ur School
    ​You are invited to come out to Hampton Middle School on Saturday, May 30th to test drive a new Ford Vehicle from Downey Ford in Saint John.  For every household that test drives a vehicle, Hampton Middle School will receive $20 which will be used towards outdoor equipment for the students.  We encourage you to preregister at https://www.drive4ur.com/en/hamptonmiddleschool.    ... Read More
  • Sussex Middle School Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week
    ​SMS took part in Mental Health Awareness Week a couple of weeks ago. Gwen McNight from the Mental Health had contacted prior to that week to see if my leadership group would like to help out with Kindness Day NB, which was part of Mental Health Awareness Week. We wore the yellow t-shirts that were given to us by mental health , and on Kindness Day the group handed out prizes (stress balls, pens, flashlights,..) to anyone and everyone who showed ... Read More
  • District Band Students play to packed Gym!
    ​Friday night was the scene of the District Band Spring Concert! 75 students played their hearts out and impressed their friends and family with their talents. Students were from EMNS and PES with experience ranging from first year to 4 year students. This impressive group recently brought home SILVER and the Venner Russel Memorial Award for highpoint district band at the Saint John Competitive Music Festival. Yes, the district band program i ... Read More
  • Hampton Elementary School Big Fair Day Fundraiser
    ​Hampton Elementary School Annual Big Fair Day Fundraiser Presented by HES Home and School Saturday, June 13th10-1PM Hampton Community Arena Come and enjoy a morning of music, games, Silent Auction, BBQ & Bouncy Castles! LOTS of prizes to be won! *money raised will be dedicated to playground renewal. ... Read More
  • Glen Falls School To Host Wellness Fair
    ​Glen Falls School will be hosting a Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 28, 6:00 – 7:30.  There will be 20 exhibitors promoting health, wellness and personal growth.  We have two guest speakers, Jeff Liberty (#Libertyslostyear) will be sharing his story, promoting mental health awareness and Janet vanWeiler, Dietician will be sharing healthy lunch box ideas.  Our evening will close with the performance our Grade 3 students have been working on in pa ... Read More
  • Spring 2015 Performances in ASD-S
      Performance School Dates Time Price Spring concert (celebrating 75 years of Disney music) K-Park Elem. May 21 6:30pm Free Spring Concert at PES PES,Bayside & Millidgeville North May 22 7:00pm   Evening of the Arts (art, music & drama) HHS May 26 7:30pm Free will Band Blitz 2015(all HVHS bands 9-12) HVHS May 28 7:00pm $5/ticket $20/family Make Lemons Hammond River Valley June 2 10am & 1pm Non-perishab ... Read More
  • Island View School Celebrates Win At Kangaroo Math Test
    ​Samrina Chohan, a grade one student at Island View School,  won a bronze medal in the Kangaroo Math Test held at UNB Saint John   ... Read More
  • Saint John the Baptist Coffee House Fundraiser
    ​June 3rd, 2015,  6-8pm Featuring a Silent Auction with donated items, as well as a selection of student art for sale. A selection of Desserts, coffee and tea will be served by Thandi's. Entertainments will be staged through the course of the event by SJB-KE Junior Spirit team and performances by music class students.  50/50 tickets and door prize will be offered. ... Read More
  • St. Malachy's High School Online Auction
    ​Who wants to start the summer with a week long stay at a rustic cabin with beach access?  How about 10lbs of fresh Atlantic lobster for a cook out or family BBQ?  Why not enjoy a round of golf at the Westfield Golf & Country Club?  The STM Booster Club is having an online auction fundraiser in support of athletics at the school. There are over 50 items up for bids valued at over $4000, including a rare limited-edition signed print of King S ... Read More
  • ASD-South Well Represented at the Canada Wide Science Fair
    For the first time in over 50 years, the Canada Wide Science Fair was held in New Brunswick, and ASD-South was well represented.  Over 900 of our students visited the exhibits and had hands on science experiences while visiting the fair.  ASD-S teachers served as committee volunteers, judges, and chaperones for Team New Brunswick, and we had 3 young scientists represent our district as participants.  Congratulations to Ben d’Entremont & Reil ... Read More
  • Saint John School Strings Perennial Sale
    ​Attention all music lovers with a green thumb. The Saint John and Area School String Program is holding its annual Perennial Sale on Saturday May 30th at the Family Centre behind St. Rose School from 9:00am - 12 noon.  There will be a huge selection of perennials available at great prices, as well as fresh baked goods on the Bake Sale table.  All remaining plants will be 50% off between 11am and 12 noon.  Plant donations are welcomed (672-4042 ... Read More
  • The 19th Annual Safe Kids Fun Day & Expo
    ​The Greater Saint John Safe Kids Committee is pleased to present: The 19th Annual Safe Kids Fun Day & Expo Saturday, June 6th, 10:30 - 2:30 Kiwanis Play Park @ Rockwood Park Come and enjoy Music, Free BBQ, Free Wagon Rides, and Draws for Free Helmets EVERYONE WELCOME For more information call 648-6056. In the event of rain, we will have to cancel the event.  Call the number above for a recorded message on June 6th if you are not sure ... Read More
  • RHS Students Celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
    ​This week in the Rothesay High School library students celebrated the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia with rainbow cupcakes. Janice Jordan and Patty Johnston’s culinary tech classes made cupcakes for every student in the school in recognition of this day.  ... Read More
  • Deer Island Community School students and staff celebrated Mental Fitness week
    ​Deer Island Community School students and staff celebrated Mental Fitness week on Thursday, May 7th, under the guidance of ISD Child and Youth team member Erin Tweedie.  Ms. Tweedie provided green t-shirts for all students and staff, planned afternoon activities to promote a healthy mind, and concluded the celebration with snacks and refreshments. ... Read More
  • PALS Hampton School Celebrates Earth Day
    ​It  was an awesome day at the  PALS Hampton school as  Students celebrated Earth Day by working together to clean up garbage in the local community.  ... Read More
  • Belleisle Regional High School Job Fest 2015
    ​Another successful year at Belleisle Regional High School Job Fest! Congratulations to the nearly 40 Grade 11 students who participated in the event.   In April, the Work Room Coordinator presented to the grade 11 English classes on resume writing, cover letters, job search, and job interview skills. English teachers and the Guidance Counsellor took the lead in overseeing job applications from each student, who chose from a selection of mock ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Celebrates Mental Health Awareness week
    ​Belleisle Elementary School would like to celebrate all students and staff that helped to share information and participate during Mental Health Awareness week. A "Kindness Wall" was set-up in the main hallway of our school and all students and staff we encouraged to post sticky notes to share when they were being kind or when they saw someone else doing a kind act. As a school we made the commitment to post all week and it was wonder ... Read More
  • GLEN FALLS SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS AT CANADIAN KANGAROO MATH COMPETITION
    ​On March 29, several Glen Falls School students from Grade 1 and 2 took part in the Canadian Kangaroo Math Competition held at UNBSJ.  The purpose of this competition is to introduce youngsters from grade 1 to grade 12 to math challenges in a fun and enjoyable way, thus inspiring their further interest and advancement in mathematics.  The competition is held yearly in many cities across the country.   We are so proud to announce that two of o ... Read More
  • Norton Elementary School Celebrates Family Fitness
    ​Norton Elementary School encouraged families to celebrate a healthy, active lifestyle at the 3rd annual Family Fitness Night.  Thanks to the presenters and to Mrs. Sampson for organizing a great event! ... Read More
  • A Presentation For Parents - "Exploring Barriers to School Success"
    ​ A Presentation for Parents “Exploring Barriers to School Success”   With Dr. Beth Seamans, Licensed Psychologist May 27th at 7:00pm Room 115, Ganong Hall, UNBSJ    FREE ADMISSION   About the Presentation: Children and adolescents who have difficulty at school can struggle in a numbers of ways. For example, they may have problems learning to read or remembering math facts. Some children struggle to attend and end up in trouble. Others ... Read More
  • Milltown Elementary School receives $1,000 of Books for Library
    ​Milltown Elementary School received an Amazon gift card for $1,000, from the Dairy Farmer’s Association of Canada, to purchase books for our library.  Our school was entered into a draw when we registered for their milk club…and we won the Grand Prize - $1,000.  We had a few options to choose from …and very quickly chose books as our prize, as our library was in great need of updating. In the pic – Melissa Brown, Principal,  Michelle Arseneau ... Read More
  • Sweet Caroline Foundation Presents Let's Talk Allergies
  • Hampton Middle School Skate To Care Team
    ​Here is a picture of Hampton Middle School's awesome Skate To Care Team!  These students helped serve a wonderful lunch to community partners on April 10th when our school hosted the first annual 'Lunch with the Arts'. This event raised $320.00 in support of Mental Health programs.  A huge thanks to these students, as well as Mme. Stevens, and Mrs. Mac Eachern who volunteered their time with us at the Skate to Care event on April 18th. ... Read More
  • Simonds High Student Wins Prestigious Schulich Award
    Philanthropist Seymour Schulich believes in supporting young minds and especially those who display great leadership qualities. Min Ji Kim, a Grade 12 student at Simonds High School, is on the receiving end of his philanthropy. She has been awarded a $60,000 Scholarship for furthering her studies in the field of Sciences at UNBSJ. Min Ji is one of 50 winners across Canada of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Award. The program was launched in ... Read More
  • Students Participate in New Brunswick Competitive Music Festival
    ​Lakewood Heights School has had a busy week participating in The New Brunswick Competitive Festival of Music In. on April 27th and 29th in the a.m..Every class in the school participated in the festival and had a wonderful learning experience. All grades and choirs sang extremely well from Kindergarten to grade 5. Lakewood Heights is proud to announce that the grade 2's received the David Thomson Memorial Trophy and James Venner Russell Memoria ... Read More
  • St. Martins School Lends Support Through School Spirit Day
    ​Staff and Students of St. Martins School held a School Spirit Day in support of a local family who are raising money for medical treatments. Together we raised over $400 for the family. Many students wore their school clothing or dressed in school colours. Thanks to all those who donated for this local cause. ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Wins First Place for Grade 9/10 at Reach for the Top Provincials.
  • Harbour View High School Band Celebrates Successes
    ​Harbour View High School had 3 Bands and 141 students participate in The NB Competitive Music Festival on April 22nd. The Grade 9 and Senior Bands earned a Silver standard and the Grade 10 Band earned Gold. The Senior Band is travelling to Halifax for the Atlantic Band Festival this weekend.     ... Read More
  • United Commercial Travellers Safety Poster Contest
    ​Winners of the United Commercial Travellers Safety Poster Contest from Quispamsis Middle School are:  1st place:   Juluan Richard, 7 Carey   $100.00 2nd place:  Alli Henderson, 6 Lamey  $75.00 3rd place:   Trent Helm, 7 White       $50.00   2nd place:  Hailey Enman, 7 Carey     $75.00 3rd place:  Hailey Basque, 7 Herman  $50.00   Great effort students!   ... Read More
  • ROAR For Change – Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
    1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will have an unwanted sexual experience before their 17th birthday. This statistic motivated 25 year old Jessica Lanigan to create a non-profit organization in hopes of encouraging society to start talking about the issue of child sexual abuse. “ROAR For Change”, happening on Saturday May 16th from 7pm-9pm at the Imperial Theatre, is a celebration of becoming a registered non-profit organization, and symbolizes a shi ... Read More
  • Seawwod School Celebrates With Seniors
    ​The Seniors and Kids Intergenerational program (SKIP) at Seawood School and the resident's at Danell's Drive prepared for the "Celebration" of "Mother's Day" by making a booklet for their  significant "mother" in their life. ... Read More
  • Quispamsis Middle School Student Recognized for Committment to ALS Society of NB
    ​Jaxon Smit of QMS was recently announced as the recipient of an award from the ALS Society of NB for his ongoing commitment to raising funds. His Angels Team has raised an incredible $7000. For his exemplary community service, Jaxon has also been recognized by the school as the first recipient of the QMS Cougar Pride Award.   ... Read More
  • Celebrating Our Work Rooms
    ​The Work Rooms are “celebrating” our clients and the hard work they put into their job search.   This is Sheldon Demmons a Civil Engineer Technologist who has been using the services of the Work Room since January when he returned from the Oil fields in Fort MacMurray. He was very happy to come back to announce that he got a job in the Maritimes.   ... Read More
  • Regional Heritage Fair
    ​The Anglophone South School District invites the public to visit the Regional Heritage Fair being held at the N B Museum, Market Square on Thursday, May 7th,2015. Close to 70 students from grades 4 to 8 who were chosen at their school based fairs will be participating. Judging of their Heritage Projects will take place from 9:30 to 10:30. The Award Ceremony will take place in the Market Square Atrium at 6:30. Invited guests will include Her Hon ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates Earth Day by Cleaning the Community
  • KVHS Wins 10th Reach for the Top Provincial Title in 11 Years
    ​On Saturday, Kennebecasis Valley High School’s Reach for the Top team was in Fredericton for the 2015 Provincial Championships which included 18 teams from across New Brunswick.  Reach for Top is a team trivia competition played by over 500 schools across Canada.    In the Senior Division, KV’s team, which included Sam Cookson, Andrew Hirtle, Chris Huddleston, Ryan Queen and Keegan Reynolds, were undefeated with 7 wins, beating Bernice MacNau ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates school spirit day at SJDA.
  • Sweet Caroline Foundation 1st Annual Casino Night
  • Kettle Bell Challenge in Support of Princess Elizabeth School
  • Youth Employment Fund (YEF)
    ​ A new youth employment initiative has been launched by the Province of New Brunswick called the Youth Employment Fund (YEF).   To participate in this program a youth must; - Be legally entitled to work in Canada, -  Be unemployed, underemployed or working less than 15 hours per week, - Be between 18 and 29 years old (at least 18 years old but less than 30 years old at the time of applying), - Not be a full time student (Graduating high ... Read More
  • 1st Annual Quispamsis Fun Run and Swim
    ​Please join us for the 1st Annual Quispamsis Fun Run and Swim in support of PRO Kids Saint John. Participate in either a 1km kids fun run, The Wave 5km main event, or both! Registration fee includes the run, free swimming at the QPlex for the first 400 registrants, exciting door prizes, and great food from local merchants such as Vito’s, Subway, Tim Hortons, and Pete’s Frootique.   All proceeds will go to PRO Kids Saint John, a non-profit or ... Read More
  • Try a New Food Week at Back Bay Elementary
    ​Students at Back Bay Elementary School recently participated in a 2-week food challenge.  Each day a different teacher prepared a healthy, affordable food for students to try.  There were three rules for the Try a New Food Week:  (1) you should try it but you don't need to like it, (2) it had to be sourced locally at the community's only grocery store, and (2) it had to be affordable enough that parents could buy it to include in student's lunc ... Read More
  • Spring 2015 Performances in ASD-S
    ​ Please note this is not an exhaustive list. This is based on the information that people have sent in. If you have information you would like added please forward to Kyle Peters or Erica Lane. Spring 2015 Performances Performance School Dates Time Price Cinderella (Enchanted version) HHS April 22-25 7:30pm $12 advance/$15 at the door ($10 if bought before April 13) Hampton Pharmasave & HHS Learning Commons All Shook Up (Feat ... Read More
  • SJHS Student Receives Future Aces Award
    ​Saint Jjohn High School Student, Paige Grant, has received the Future Aces Herbert H. Carnegie award for her humanitarian and volunteering skills. Paige is avid with her community volunteering. She especially loves working with troubled adolescents and mentally disabled children. She hopes to become an Adolescent Psychiatrist and has been accepted with scholarships to Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.   ... Read More
  • Superintendent’s Message to Kindergarten Parents concerning upcoming Orientation Days for new students.
    ​ April 21, 2015     Dear Kindergarten Parents:   As a School District, one of our priorities is to ensure a smooth transition into Kindergarten for the children who will begin school in September 2015.  Many children make this transition very easily; hopefully this was your experience last fall.  In other instances, children struggle with this new situation and take days to settle into school.  We know that the more prepared students and ... Read More
  • Canadian Mental Health Association of N.B. Presents A Day In Her Shoes
  • Kids Help Phone Walk So Kids Can Talk
    Kids, adults, families, schools, community organizations and corporations can take part in this fun 5K walk to help ensure Kids Help Phone will always be there to listen when kids need to talk.  Walk. Donate. Share your strength.  http://www.walksokidscantalk.ca  Event date: Sunday, May 3, 2015 Registration start: 12:00 PM Walk starts at: 1:00 PM Address: Mapleton Park, Rotary Lodge Pavilion 600 Mapleton Road Moncton, NB ... Read More
  • Beaconsfield Celebrates Earth Day With The Amazing Race Earth Challenge
    ​Gather up your family or a team and 'race around the 7 continents' all within the school  - at each continent there will be tasks to complete relating to that continent before you earn your clue to go to the next continent. Have fun 'travelling' and learning about our earth! Free of charge !! ... Read More
  • Come and join us for the 11th Annual River Valley Rave Run
    Why:     To Help Support the PE Program  Where:  River Valley Middle School When:   Sunday, June 7th Time:    11:00am   Main Event Run/Walk:                  5Km                                 11:00am               Kids LiveWell Run                         400, 800m                       10:30am Registration: Registration forms are available to print at http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/district8/rvms/Pages/default.aspx or pick one up at   ... Read More
  • ​Sussex Elementary School Celebrates!
    Sussex Elementary celebrated a special guest Marc Garneau, our first Canadian Astronaut as he visited our school on Wednesday, April 15th. He began his morning by helping to officially kick off our “launch” of the fundraising efforts for our  Home and School’s proposed “Discovery Park” playground. The opening was attended by Home and School parents and children, along with students who had won a poster/writing contest with the theme of “A View f ... Read More
  • Invitation to the 2nd Lakewood Heights School Fun Run/Walk
    ​All are welcome to participate in the Lakewood Heights School Fun Run/Walk! Where: Lakewood Heights Reservoir When: Saturday, June 6th Events: 100 meter Tot Trot (free) 9a.m.                 1Km Kids Run ($10) 9:15a.m.                 5Km Run/Walk ($20) 10 a.m.             *Family rate: Family of 4 $30, $5 each additional person (max.8) Registration available on-line through the Running Room website: runningroom.ca All proceeds will go ... Read More
  • Concours d'art oratoire 2015
    ​ On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Kennebacasis Valley High School hosted the “Concours d’art oratoire 2015” during which 26 students from grades 6 to 12 presented their French speeches. Those who were in attendance enjoyed listening to excellent and exciting presentations.   Congratulations to all participants and their teachers for all of their hard work. We wish to recognize the judges who volunteered their time to make the event a success.   ... Read More
  • ASD-S Chess Players at Provincial Chess Tournament
    ​Congratulations to the following ASD-S students who were recognized for their performance at the New Brunswick Provincial Chess Tournament held April 11th in Tracadie.   Grade 2:  1st place: Tiger Xu from M. Gerald Teed      2nd place: Cici Ling from M. Gerald Teed Grade 4: 2nd place: Zige Lin from Millidgeville North Grade 6: 3rd place: Ha Vu from Princess Elizabeth School Grade 9: 1st place: Sam Song from Saint John High                ... Read More
  • Fundy Regional Science Fair
    ​Incredible students delivered incredible projects at this year’s Fundy Regional Science Fair! Over eighty projects were on display, representing the best of science exploration in our schools. Prizes were awarded in several categories, with special honours going to three students who have qualified for the Canada Wide Science Fair:   Ben d'Entremont from Quispamsis Middle School for his project: Le Reflecteur Parabolique Reilly Sullivan of ... Read More
  • Spring 2015 Performances in ASD-S
    ​ Please note this is not an exhaustive list. This is based on the information that people have sent in. If you have information you would like added please forward to Kyle Peters or Erica Lane.   Spring 2015 Performances Performance School Dates Time Price Grease KVHS April 14-18 8:00pm   Art at The Park Rothesay Park School April 16 6:00pm-7:30pm   Sleeping Beauty Fairvale Elem April 21 6:30pm   Cinderella (Enchanted ve ... Read More
  • Hampton High School Wins Golds Medal at Skills Canada NB
    ​Hampton High School managed to secure a gold medal this weekend in Moncton, in the culinary category at Skills Canada NB.  Dakota Kelly will be representing NB in Saskatoon, SK, in June. He plans to study culinary arts in post-secondary next year. Congratulations Dakota and good luck in Saskatoon!   ... Read More
  • 2nd Annual New Brunswick Scratch Competition
    ​This year’s Scratch coding competition is almost here! Please help spread the word about the word about the 2nd annual New Brunswick Scratch coding competition happening May 2nd at the UNB Saint John Campus by sharing this email with any teachers you may know! For more information on the 2nd annual New Brunswick Scratch coding competition, please visit: http://brilliantlabs.ca/en_US/scratch/   ... Read More
  • Astronomy Week At Rockwood Park
    ​ The Sun and the Moon Tuesday, April 21; 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre Although we see them throughout our lifetime, the Sun and the Moon remain a mystery to many of us. Learn how they formed, why they appear the way they do, and what more we can see with binoculars or telescope.   The Constellations Thursday, April 23; 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre To many people the night sky is jus ... Read More
  • Belleisle Regional High School - Turning Point Writing Competition
    ​At Belleisle Regional High School, Ms. Shortall would like to celebrate her grade 9 ELA class who rose to the challenge to produce truly authentic and honest entries for the Turning Point writing competition.  She is so proud of their effort and willingness to write about such personal experiences that have changed their lives. Great job! ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School Celebrates 1000 Nights of Reading
    ​Belleisle Elementary School's grade one team of Heather Folkins and Denise Howlett would like to celebrate their students on reaching their goal of 1000 Nights of Reading. To celebrate they went to Elmhurst Outdoors for a day of cross country skiing and snowshoeing.  Students were out in the snow for a good part of the day being physically active, learning new winter skills that could last a lifetime.  In our You & Your World studies, we di ... Read More
  • Spring 2015 Performances in ASD-S
    ​Please note this is not an exhaustive list. This is based on the information that people have sent in. If you have information you would like added please forward to Kyle Peters or Erica Lane.   Spring 2015 Performances Performance School Dates Time Price The Drowsy Chaperone RHS April 8-11 7:30pm $15 adults / $13 students Grease KVHS April 14-18 8:00pm   Sleeping Beauty Fairvale Elem April 21 6:30pm   Cinderella (Enchant ... Read More
  • Belleisle Elementary School HOP for Muscular Dystrophy
    ​On April 2nd, Belleisle Elementary School along with the community participated in the HOP for Muscular Dystrophy. The students and staff were very excited to be part of this great event. Belleisle Elementary School would like to thank the community for their generosity and support for this cause.   ... Read More
  • St. Martins’ Students Celebrate Reading
    ​Students in grades 4, 5, & 6 from St. Martins School who were part of the Hackmatack Book Club recently voted on their favourite fiction and nonfiction authors. The students chose “The Road to Afghanistan” by Linda Granfield & Brian Deines as their fiction winner and “And the Winner is…Amazing Animal Athletes” by Etta Kaner as their non-fiction winner.  Each year, students from all over Atlantic Canada participate in Hackmatack Book c ... Read More
  • ​Sussex Middle School Leaders Making a Difference in the Community.
    ​The Sussex Middle School leaders  have wrapped up their Danny & Jessica Foundation Fundraising Campaign which included packing groceries at Sobeys, and will be presenting Judy Leger, founder of the organization with $1525.   Congratulations SMS students and staff! ... Read More
  • Sussex High School Receives Donation From Staples Canada
    ​Sussex Regional High School was presented with $25,000 from Staples Canada towards the purchase of technology for their school . Their application showcasing how their school works towards improving the environment was selected as the regional winner. Congratulations Sussex High! ... Read More
  • Rothesay Park School Art Show
    ​Rothesay Park School will be hosting an Art Show, "ART @ THE PARK" on Thursday, April 16th from 6-7:30pm.  Students will be presenting unique pottery pieces created during the Art @ the Park, Artist in Residency Program.  Showing alongside the RPS students will be local artist, Mrs. Karen Knight of Rothesay, NB who was the Artist in Residency for RPS this winter. (www.soulimpression.com) ... Read More
  • Mental Wellness Night Hosted by the Apohaqui Elementary Parent School Support Committee
    ​Wednesday, April 15th  6-8pm Held at the Apohaqui Elementary School,  23 Foster Ave. West, in Apohaqui   We are offering AES families and the general public an opportunity to speak with mental health professionals on issues regarding the mental health and wellbeing of our children, family members, and ourselves. If you have questions, these professionals have some answers. Numerous experts will be on hand to offer information, resources, a ... Read More
  • Fundy Regional Science Fair
    ​Schools, parents and the public are invited to view the best science fair projects from across ASD-South on Friday April 10th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM in Ganong Hall on the UNBSJ campus.  There will also be an awards ceremony from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Hazen Hall Lecture Theatre.   For a map of the UNBSJ Campus, click here. ... Read More
  • Spring 2015 Performances in Anglophone South
    ​ Please note this is not an exhaustive list. This is based on the information received. If you have information you would like added please forward to Kyle Peters or Erica Lane.   Performance School Dates Time Price Annie SRHS March 31-April 2 7:30pm Tickets available at Connie’s Collectables, Sobeys, and at the door April 4 2:00pm & 7:30pm Sistema SJHS April 2 6:30pm Free The Drowsy Chaperone RHS April 8 7:30pm $15 ... Read More
  • Saint Rose School presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
    ​Saint Rose School presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th at 6:30 pm and Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available by calling 658-5364. Adults $5.00, children $3.00, Family of 5 $15.00.     ... Read More
  • Transform Saint John 2015
    ​On April 2nd 2015 Bayside Middle School will host TRANSFORM SAINT JOHN 2015 by Youth Speaker Nick Pereira.  This event is open for the entire community with a small pre-registration fee of $10 or $15 at the door.  The event will feature local musicians, a small magic show and inspirational and transform speaker Nick Pereira who will share a powerful message of Hope, relationships and forgiveness.  The event is suitable for all ages and is desig ... Read More
  • Sussex Middle School Participates in Pink Shirt Day
    ​Sussex Middle School took part in the International Pink shirt day in Feb. which was on Feb. 25th. That was a snow day but the students still wore pink the next day .It was so impressive to see so many wearing pink on the Feb.26th. Raising awareness and taking action are 2 things Sussex Middle School is very passionate about  when it comes to bullying... not even the blizzard could have stopped these students!  Fundraising is currently underway ... Read More
  • Rothesay Elementary Grade 3 Students Put "Be The Change Motto" Into Action
    ​Mr. Kierstead’s grade three class at Rothesay Elementary School put their Be The Change motto into action with great success. On the week of Valentine’s Day the students set up a valentine’s cart each recess where students were able to buy a valentine and pencil, which would be sent to a friend for fifty cents. On Thursday students had a great time busting a move at the Lunchtime Sweetheart Sock Hop, which cost one dollar to attend. In total Mr ... Read More
  • Sussex Regional High School presents Annie
  • Kennebecasis Valley High School Presents Grease
    ​Grease, a 1971 musical is named for the 1950s United States working class youth culture. The musical is set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School and follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. Come join us for a great evening of 1950’s rock and roll with all your favourite songs such as Summer Loving, Beauty School Drop Out and Greased Lightning ! ... Read More
  • Belleisle Regional High School Celebrate Winners of Provincial Poster & Literacy Contest
    ​At Belleisle Regional High School we would like to celebrate the winners of the 2014 Provincial Poster and Literacy contest from the Royal Canadian Legion. Casey O’Neillplaced 1stin the Intermediate Black&White Poster and 2ndin the Intermediate Colour Poster. Hilary Kennedywas given an honourable mention in the Intermediate Poem. Nikolas Johnsonwas given an honourable mention in the Junior Black&White Poster. Julia Boydwas given hon ... Read More
  • ASD-S Schools Named Finalists in $25,000 Evocator Grant
    Island View School, Hampton Elementary School and Sussex Regional High School have been named finalists in the National Staples Ecovator Grant valued at $25,000.  This grant recognizes public schools in Canada who are implementing innovative programs that support the environmental sustainability.  The grant is to assist the winning schools in accessing technology to enhance their environment education programs.   The winners will be announced ne ... Read More
  • St. Malachy's High School Presents Anne of Green Gables
    ​ St. Malachy’s Memorial High School is proud to present Anne of Green Gables.    Friday March 27 – Monday March 30 at 7:30pm with a Matinee on Saturday March 28 at 2pm.   Join us as we share the story of Anne Shirley, a feisty red-haired orphan who uses her moxie and pluck to find happiness at Green Gables, Prince Edward Island.  A timeless story with wonderful music, Anne of Green Gables – The Musical is the perfect show for the whole fa ... Read More
  • Saint John High School Presents Mary Poppins
  • Heart & Stroke Foundation "Model of Health" Award Winner
    ​ Lakewood Heights Elementary School teacher Stacey Briggs is being recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation as one of New Brunswick's "Model of Health" award recipients. Ms. Briggs will be celebrated on May 9th at the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s “Red Dress Gala” in Moncton.  Anne Ervin's Grade 4 class nominated Stacey in February and she was selected as one of six women in NB to receive this prestigious award. The students wer ... Read More
  • MacDonald Consolidated Receives Medical Society Recognition
    ​Macdonald Consolidated School Cafeteria Service received recognition this year from the Medical Society as they were listed in “Where to eat in New Brunswick Schools Guide”.  Here Dave Wolpin , Alicia Burhoe, and Lisa Fraser from  Kredl’s Market in Hampton, receive their certificate of recognition.   ... Read More
  • ILLUMINATE at Quispamisis Middle School
    ​ ILLUMINATE! Shedding light on Science, Technology Engineering, and Math Hosted by Science East and Quispamsis Middle School   Awarded BEST PROGRAM IN CANADA by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC)   Get an inside look at how science, technology, engineering and math are used by professionals in your community. Step into their shoes and try out tools and equipment used in their jobs.      March 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 ... Read More
  • Deer Island Community School Celebrates Pink Shirt Day.
  • Island View School – Grade 3 Social Studies Project
    ​Mrs. Brillant’s Grade 3 class is currently learning about communities in New Brunswick through a fun interactive online project.  The class is sending a picture of “Waldo” to different communities around the province and asking them to take a picture with Waldo and share some information about their community via a blog post, email to the class, or by letter.   As the class follows “Waldo’s” travels and learns about NB communities they are crea ... Read More
  • St. Patricks School Celebrates With Residents at Carleton Kirk
    ​Mrs. Griffin's grade two class has been visiting the Carleton Kirk and bringing joy to seniors through singing, dancing and reading all year! Mrs. Griffin brings her energetic and talented class every month, and the residents are so pleased with their visits with the children! St. Patrick's celebrates these musica sharing kids! ... Read More
  • New Brunswick Museum Collections Centre Open House
  • Millidgeville North Spring Market
    ​The Home and School association at Millidgeville North School is hosting a Spring Market at the school on Saturday, March 14th from 9-2pm.  This is a H&S fundraiser that will see more than 60 local vendors attend the event. Scentsy, Stella and dot, Shelly's sea glass, Loops Designs Mary's sewn creations, Suzanne's Jamberry Nails Sunset Gourmet, Darla's Creations L2 Creations, Together Jewellery and scarves Oh!Wow Crochet, Tartanish ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates Pink Day
  • LINK Program at Rothesay High
    ​  For the month of February, Suicide Prevention Month, Linda  Davis, a library assistant at Rothesay High School hosted a display in her library of the LINK Program. This display reminding students of the many resources available to those needing  help.  She also held a draw for tickets  to a Seadogs game, and t-shirts.  Thank you Linda for your support to our students and to all the LINK Program Companions linking our youth with assistance in ... Read More
  • Blacks Harbour Students Cook for School Staff
    ​The cooking club students from Blacks Harbour School Celebrated  Staff Appreciation Week by making lunch for the entire staff . These dedicated student chefs made chili, and chicken soup along with apple crumble and then delivered it to the staff rooms where they greeted everyone with high fives and a big thank you . ... Read More
  • Information Session - Teaching Abroad
  • School Sustainability Review & Schedule of Public Consultations
    ​ At the February 11, 2015 ASD-S District Education Council (DEC) meeting, Council passed a motion to advise the Minister of Education & Early Childhood Development, that they intend to study School Sustainability for Brown’s Flat School and Norton Elementary School. This allows the DEC, under the Department’s Policy 409 - Multi Year School Infrastructure Planning - to begin the public consultation process to gather community and stakeholde ... Read More
  • Welcome To Kindergarten Bag Day
  • Belleisle Elementary Learn the Election Process
    ​We would like to Celebrate Ms. Trainor’s grade 3 class as they are working hard on their class election. Students have been learning about elections as part of their curriculum and were really interested in having their own class election. So far the students have been  going through the whole election process and have developed everything from their own set of election rules, setting up polling stations and nominations and even determining an ... Read More
  • Forest Hills School Supports SPCA
    ​Forest Hills School supports their community in a number of ways all year long.  One of the most recent events was with the  Forest Hills School Community Connectors and their Guidance Counsellor (Ms. Sampson).  They did a blitz with the school for the SPCA, in which they coordinated school events in support of the shelter that resulted in many donations of food, toys, supplies, blankets, and other goodies plus $118.60. Amazing work! ... Read More
  • United Nations Writing Contest
    ​United Nations Conference to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is holding a short-writing contest.  http://www.unccd.int/en/programmes/Event-and-campaigns/WDCD/wdcd%202015/Pages/UNCCD-Short-writing-contest.aspx The theme is Land Nurturing People Nurturing Life   UNCCD welcomes all literary expressions and styles, from a very short story of up to 500 words. Entries must be written in English.   There are two categories: (1) University Students ... Read More
  • Belleisle Regional High School Celebrates Achievements of Students
    ​Belleisle Regional High School CELEBRATES EMILY GRAY! Recently, Emily submitted an essay (titled: One Can Make a Difference) for a scholarship with the 2015 RBC Black History Month Student Essay Competition. This contest was open to students all across Canada! Emily was chosen as one of only five winners from across Atlantic Canada and received a $500 scholarship!  Also being  Celebrated are Tori Armstrong, Caitlin Drost & Samantha Urqua ... Read More
  • International Students Celebrate Lunar New Year
    ​This week ASD-S wishes Happy New Year to our Asian students who are CELEBRATING the Lunar New Year.  Some of our schools have plans to help these students CELEBRATE their varied cultural traditions.  Take a minute to wish these students and families in our communities a HAPPY NEW YEAR. ... Read More
  • Hampton Middle School Celebrates Community Involvement
    ​Hampton Middle School is celebrating student initiative in supporting positive collaborative community involvement to foster secure and comfortable homes for domestic pets. This student initiative supports positive mental health fitness, and empowers student learning. HMS raised close to $800 plus a truck load of pet supplies from the SPCA wish list valued at close to $400.     “Thank you to the students, staff and friends of Hampton Middle Sc ... Read More
  • Lorne Middle School Celebrates Their Neighbourhood Heritage
    ​Lorne Middle School Celebrated the Heritage of Old North End, with local historian Mr. Harold Wright. ... Read More
  • Lakewood Heights School Raises Funds for Chat To The Future
    ​Miss Ervin's grade 4 class hosted a noon hour school dance on February 12th to raise money for Chat to the Future.  Congratulations to these students for their efforts in raising $175 to help orphans in Uganda. ... Read More
  • Art Grant For M. Gerald Teed
    ​The Grade Ones of Teed have received a grant, Artists in Residency.  This grant is allowing us to take part in art classes with a professional potter, Darren Emaneau.  Through this grant we celebrate creativity and learning every Friday! ... Read More
  • M. Gerald Teed School, Families & Community Celebrate Multiculturalism
    ​M. Gerald Teed  enjoyed a Multicultural Holiday Fair to celebrate all of  their students.  Many parents and community members shared their customs.   There were stations representing Iran, Hanukkah, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Christian Christmas, Santa, Germany, Japan and a Mitten Craft station.  The children had a fantastic morning of learning, and left with some great crafts and mementos of the morning! ... Read More
  • Rothesay High Students Celebrate Wellness
    ​A group of grade 9 Rothesay High School students prepare fruit and veggies baskets for every period 2 class.  This activity is sponsored by our student wellness grant plan. ... Read More
  • 2015 Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest
    ​On Sunday, March 29, 2015, the UNBSJ Department of Mathematical Sciences will be hosting The 2015 Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest. This nationally ranked multiple choice contest aims to introduce students to math challenges in a fun and enjoyable way. It is open to students from Grade 1 to 12, offered in French or English. The contest will be held in the Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre at UNB Saint John, with a start time of 12:00 noon. Participan ... Read More
  • Bee Me Kidz
    ​Do you live in Saint John or the surrounding areas?  Do you have a child in grade 1 or 2?  Well, then you are invited to become a Bee Me Kidz family!  Each Saturday, children in grades 1 and 2 along with their entire families are invited to a delicious brunch at 10am.   After brunch, the registered children will be taught a lesson from the PATHS Curriculum (Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies). Following the lessons, children will take pa ... Read More
  • St. Martin's Students Celebrate Heritage Week
    ​St. Martins’ students celebrated Heritage Week at the East Branch Library on Wednesday, February 11th  with Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, her husband Ronald Vienneau and MLA Glen Savoie.  The students from K-3 made patriotic windsocks that showcased the Canadian, New Brunswick and Acadian flags. ... Read More
  • Seawood School Students Celebrate With Seniors
    ​The students from Seawood School helped to CELEBRATE Valentine's Day with  the Seniors that reside at Danell's Drive this past week . The students visit the neighbouring seniors several times a year as part of the Seniors and Kids Intergenerational Program (SKIP). This is a partnership between Debbie McLeod, Dept. of Social Dev. & Alberta Stanton, Healthy Learners Nurse SJEC. ... Read More
  • Forest Hills Students Support Fellow Student
    ​Grade 6FI students form Forest Hills School made some "Picture Books" for Alyssa.  Alyssa is a young girl who got sick before Christmas, and ended up at the IWK.  Sadly, she ended up losing her two arms and legs due to a bad bacteria  leaving her a quadriplegic.  The students developed and sent the books to her to give her some support and allow her "to travel" from her hospital bed.   ... Read More
  • Harbour View High School Celebrates Caring
    ​Harbour View High School celebrated the beginning of semester 2 with the 1st assembly of the new year. Students enjoyed our Celebrate What's Right With The World video,  cheered on our basketball teams, and announced our Reach The Nets initiative. Vikings will be raising money to purchase nets for children in Africa. 660,000 die every year (mainly children) because of malaria from mosquitos. Each mosquito net will protect a child as they sleep ... Read More
  • NB Community Living National Recognition Award Recipient from Dr.A.T. Leatherbarrow
    ​On behalf of Dr. A.T. Leatherbarrow Primary school we would like to CELEBRATE and congratulate our Resource and Methods teacher, Miss Sara Creighton, for winning the NB Community Living National Recognition Certificate for Inclusion. Our PSSC nominated Sara for her work in the “What I Am Project”. Congratulations Sara!  We are proud of you! Her recognition ceremony will be held in Fredericton on Friday, February 13th. ... Read More
  • New Date For Beaconsfield Wacky Science Night
  • ASD-S Celebrates Students From China
    ​This week ASD-S CELEBRATES 35 students from China who are visiting some of our high schools for Winter Camp.  These students arrived on Saturday, January 31st in the middle of the snowstorm and will depart on Saturday, February 7th.  They are certainly getting to experience a good old-fashioned winter in New Brunswick!  We CELEBRATE Rothesay High, Harbour View High, St. Malachy’s and Saint John High for hosting, entertaining & billeting the ... Read More
  • Rothesay Park Students Volunteer their time & Celebrate Their Culinary Skills
    ​Jenna & Kaley Sherwood are twins in grade 6 at Rothesay Park School that love to cook! They recently participated at the 4th Annual Warm Up to Winterfest Event on Jan 25 at Markey Sq by showing their culinary skills, to several hundreds of people, with the help of Vanessa Yurchesyn (Superstores' Reg. Dietitian).    ... Read More
  • MNS Celebrates student for collecting Recycled Pop Can Tabs for Wheelchair
    ​Millidgeville North School would like to Celebrate grade 8 student Tim Hutton for leading a “Pop Tabs Recycle Campaign” over the past few years at school.   The recycled tabs are used to construct wheelchairs for those in need.   Tim’s grandmother inspired him to take on the initiative and now he continues to inspire students and staff at school to collect and recycle the tabs from soft drink cans.  Tim and the students at MNS have collected th ... Read More
  • St. Patrick's Students Celebrate Literacy with the Saint John Seadogs
    ​St. Patrick's K -3 students celebrated reading with some of the members of the Seadogs that came to visit us January 20th! The kids were very excited about this visit and did a fantastic jobs reading their good fit books to the players. They let us ask lots of questions at the end of our session too and we learned so much about each one of the players.  ... Read More
  • Champlain Heights School Celebrates Family During Family Literacy Week
    ​On Friday, January 30th, Champlain Heights School was privileged to have several guest readers come in to share some of their favourite books with us.  It was wonderful to share the love of reading with our family during the school day.  Thanks to all those who took part! ... Read More
  • Lakewood Heights Students Help at Romero House
    ​Ms. Ervin's Grade 4 students  at Lakewood Heights School have committed to helping make sure nobody goes hungry in Saint John. They prepare a meal for the Romero House Mobile Unit the last Thursday of each month.   ... Read More
  • Art Class Confidential - Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre
  • Lakewood Heights School Celebrate 7 Habits of Happy Kids
    ​Lakewood Heights School  has been focusing on the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and for January they celebrated habit 4, which was thinking "win-win". In their Celebrate assembly last Friday they passed out certificates to students who have been doing such things as being good problem solvers, thinking what other people want and being kind to others.     ... Read More
  • Parenting Workshops
    ​ Alison Smith, life coach and parent educator, is pleased to announce new parenting workshops being offered in the Saint John, NB area!   Join her for:Foundations I - Connected Kids: An Introduction to Gentle Parenting (Feb 11th or Feb 22nd)Foundations II – Capable Babies: Development and Independence (March 15th)Foundations II – Toddlers & Preschoolers: Practical Strategies Using Gentle Discipline (March 15th)   This evidence-based pa ... Read More
  • Become A Part Of History - Help Name The New Saint John to Digby Ferry
    ​All students are invited to take part in naming the new Saint John to Digby Ferry.  The ferry will travel between Saint John and Digby and all Canadians students are welcome to suggest a name.    Since launching the search a week ago, there have been hundreds of responses, and we are looking forward to seeing more - from your schools, staff, students, and their families.  There are just under three weeks left for online and in-person submiss ... Read More
  • Curl For Mental Health
    ​Grab your mates and make this year’s 25th Curl for Mental Health a sweeping success!  Join us at Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club on Saturday, March 21st for 2 four-end games of curling fun, have lunch, bid on silent auction items, win a door prize, or walk away the big 50/50 winner! Hurry…hurry hard in support of a great cause; call 633-1705 to register your team today.  All proceeds will support the programs and services provided Saint John o ... Read More
  • Kindness Matters Assemby at Sir James Dunn Academy
    Sir James Dunn Academy celebrates the Grade 8's assisting with the VMES Kindness Matters Assembly ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrate Turn Around Days
    ​Sir James Dunn Academy celebrated their Turn-Around days with a  middle level field trip to the Garcelon Civic Centre in St. Stephen . ... Read More
  • Mindfullnesss Challenge at Millidgeville North School
    ​Students at Millidgeville North School were asked to brainstorm ways of how they could make someone's day better.  They were then asked to challenge themselves to choose an activity or activities they could do over the Christmas break. Some of these activities included; 10 greetings to random people, holding the door open for five people, making supper for their family twice, buying someone a coffee or treat, collecting food for the food bank a ... Read More
  • NBCC St. Andrews Campus Celebrates Volunteerism in Charlotte County Schools
    ​On October 15, 2014, NBCC launched the Robertson Institute for Community Leadership, a flagship initiative of  their strategic plan that brings to life NBCC’s vision of “transforming lives and communities.”  For this inaugural event, NBCC students, staff, board members and alumni embarked on community service work.  The St. Amdrews campus specifically focused their  community service on the theme “Feed the Need for Charlotte County” in support ... Read More
  • Princess Elizabeth Students Celebrate The Middle Ages, Math & Literacy
  • Millidegville North School Celebrates Global & Local Initiatives
    ​Globally, the students at Millidgeville North School  are supporting food and medical care for an orphan named Shaluwa in Uganda. They needed to raise 300 dollars  by the end of the school year. So far they have raised 428 dollars and they will continue to raise more. Their first initiative was making and selling Christmas ornaments. They will be Skyping  3 times this year to gain a better understanding of Uganda, Shaluwa’s school environment a ... Read More
  • Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop
    ​Where: Saint John Police Force Building, 1 Peel Plaza, Saint John, New Brunswick   When: Saturday February 21st 2015, 11:00am-1:00pm    In collaboration with Voice Found, Project Roar delivers the NEW Stewards of Children® workshop that teaches adults the prevelence of child sexual abuse how to recognize, react and respond appropriately. Lead by authorized facilitators, this 2 hour training will give you the tools and confidence you need to ... Read More
  • Hampton Huskies Give Back to the Community
    ​The Boys High School Hockey Team from Hampton (The Huskies), volunteered their time at the Hampton Food Bank over the holidays.The team also took part in the Hampton Santa Clause Parade collecting Donations for the Food Bank, and is currently involved in a program where they go over to Dr. A.T. Leatherbarrow School and read to Primary Students.  Coach Matthew Throop says, "They are a great bunch of young men, and a treat to coach !   ... Read More
  • M. Gerald Teed Celebrates Multiculturalism
    ​M. Gerald Teed  enjoyed a Multicultural Holiday Fair to celebrate all of  their students.  Many parents and community members shared their customs.   There were stations representing Iran, Hanukkah, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Christian Christmas, Santa, Germany, Japan and a Mitten Craft station.  The children had a fantastic morning of learning, and left with some great crafts and mementos of the morning! ... Read More
  • Vincent Massey Elementary School Celebrates Reading With Hackmatack
  • What would life be like if you lived in a snow globe??
    ​That's a question the residents of Kennebec Manor were able to answer after reading all about the ideas of the Elementary students of Millidgeville North School. Just prior to Christmas break, the students in Grades 3-5 at MNS got together for a fun-filled afternoon of singing and snacking while decorating snow globes and explaining what their life would be like if they lived inside a snow globe!  A Grade 4 French Immersion class then hand del ... Read More
  • Millidgeville North Students Celebrate by Paying It Forward
    ​MNS would like to Celebrate our  Home and School Community along with the students and staff for a recent Pay It Forward initiative at Romero House soup kitchen.  The school  collected ingredients and prepared meals for more than 300 people at Romero House.  Soup and Cookies were made by the students with help from parents and teachers.   The initiative culminated with a group of students  who were recently recognized for the Character theme of ... Read More
  • Wacky Science Night At Beaconsfield Middle School
  • Campobello Island Consolidated School Celebrates the 26th annual Rose Game
    ​Last week Campobello Island Consolidated School celebrated the 26th annual Rose Game.  This event acknowledges the grade 12 students on the Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball team. This year, eight of our 13 graduates play on the basketball teams. They are Jeremy Greene, Robyn Fletcher, Kyle Wilcox, Micaela Matthews, Maggie Barker, Baylee Stanley, Tyler Estabrooks and Rebecca Mitchell (not in picture).  Following games against Sir James Dunn Aca ... Read More
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
    ​The Saint John Community Suicide Prevention Committee presents ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.  A two-day workshop designed to empower all individuals in their contact with persons at risk of Suicide.   Date:                February 26 & 27, 2015   Location:          Villa Madonna Retreat House 115 Villa Madonna Road Renforth, NB E2H 2X4   COST:              $150.00 (includes lunch both days)                   ... Read More
  • Information Session on Drug & Alcohol Use At Hampton High
    ​Hampton High School will host an information session for parents about drug and alcohol use in teens.  This session will cover what substance use looks like in general, experimentation versus addictive behavior, current trends in drug and alcohol use, and drugs in and around the community of Hampton.  Parents will also be given tools to start a dialogue with their teen about drug and alcohol use.  The evening will be hosted by Sarah Brannon, a ... Read More
  • Deer Island Community School Celebrate Safety, Responsibility,and Respect
    Bracelet Celebration:  Celebrating our SAFETY, RESPONSIBLILTY and RESPECT bracelet program with and indoor snowball fight Fitness Challenge award:  Celebrating fitness -  DICS participated in the Saint John Medical Society’s Fitness Challenge and won two awards.      Whoville Dinner:  Celebrating  our school family   ... Read More
  • 7 Habits of Happy Kids at Rothesay Elementary School
    ​At Rothesay Elementary School we think it is important to CELEBRATE our students.  We have adopted the 7 Habits of Happy Kids program and through this program we "CELEBRATE RES Student Leaders".  Whenever we catch a student being a leader and following one of the 7 Habits, we CELEBRATE it!  Those student have a "Celebrating RES Student Leaders" certificate filled out and their act of kindness and leadership is announced to t ... Read More
  • St Stephen High School Boys Hockey Team Lends A Helping Hand
    ​SSHS boys hockey team Celebrates giving back to the community by helping with free skate at their new Garcelon Civic Center. ... Read More
  • St. Rose School Celebrates Writing
    ​Saint Rose School launched a new writing initiative.  Miss Viola Swamp from the book titled “Miss Nelson is Missing” helped us CELEBRATE writing by reading a story she wrote.  Each month, students will be chosen by their home room teacher to read a piece of their writing, while sitting in the principal’s chair! A video will be taken of each student and shared in all classes.  The WOW writing represents...  WONDERFUL, OUTSTANDING, WRITING! ... Read More
  • Students from Princess Elizabeth Celebrate Learning
  • Rothesay High School Students Celebrate Science
    ​Dr. Thomas, Dr. Petra and Dr. Keith Brunt are all professors of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in a state-of-the-art research facility at the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunwick Medical School on UNBSJ Campus.They kindly shut their research facility for an entire morning in order to invite the RHS Grade 12 Biology class to participate in a series of engaging activities demonstrating techniques in modern cellular and translational biology.The bi ... Read More
  • Black History Month Activities & Events
    ​ February 5th, Thursday ************************************************************************************************************************************* Harbour Station – Mill Rats Game   PRUDE Inc. - New Brunswick Black History Society – Mill Rats An exhibit will be set up in recognition of our local Black History.  A member from each organization will be available to share information on the past history, present and future program ... Read More
  • Belleisle Students Celebrating and Making a Difference in their Community
    ​Belleisle Middle School has developed a "Builders Group" that is working with others to make a difference in the community(ies) in the surrounding areas. Students who have joined are excited and feel it is a positive program....   Belleisle Students particiapte in the re-launch of "Celebrate"   ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrates their Culinary Tech Students
    ​Sir James Dunn Academy Celebrate the Culinary Tech Luncheon with Grade 11 and 12 students under the direction of Mr. Logan.  There were 28 guests present including Zoe Watson who enjoyed the carrot ginger soup, spinach salad, chicken, beef or vegetable lasagna and lava cakes.  It was an exceptional meal ! ... Read More
  • St Stephen High School Celebrates!
    ​ SSHS FI PE Celebrates Winter ! SSHS Staff, dancing away the winter blues and singing with student population to "Happy" by Pharrell Williams.   SSHS   International student receiving a prize before X-mas break for having perfect attendance.     SSHS Bully Blocker Camp.       SSHS Celebrates Take Your Kid To Work Day.  Gr. 9 student at Scotiabank         SSHS Renaissance delivering coffee and muffins to staff.. ... Read More
  • Celebrate News From Island View School
    ​ The Green Team - many children in grade 2/3/4 compost 3 days every week throughout the school.  These students are organized by Mrs. Ruigrok, Mrs. Brown and Ms. Genge. Students empty classroom and staffroom compost bins, crush and compost pizza boxes and also collect and empty the classroom paper recycling bags.   Peer Helpers - Peer Helpers, organized by Mrs. Lofstrom, our Guidance Counsellor - work on the playground during recess and lunc ... Read More
  • News from Celebrate What's Right With The World
    ​ 3 members of the River Valley Me to We group (2 students from RVMS, 1 from Barnhill) received the Govenor General's Caring Canadian award for outstanding service work in their communities. Our students made up 3of the 10 students in Atlantic Canada who recieved this award- congratulations to Julia Evans and Ashley Nutrter of RVMS and Madison Thorne from Barnhill.  As well, 2 RVMS students were asked to be Press Room reps at We Day.  Julia E ... Read More
  • Staff & Students at PALS Hampton Celebrate with the Dr. V.A. Snow Centre
    ​On December 11th, the students showed the importance of the relationship that has been formed by PALS Hampton and the Dr. V. A. Snow Centre Inc., the nursing care home and senior apartment complex in Hampton, by having a day dedicated to celebrating this festive time with the residents. In the morning, the students were hard at work, making custom cards for each of the residents. There was music, laughter and the creative juices were flowing. ... Read More
  • Westfield School Buddy Benches
    The Westfield School Kindness Club are working together to help their school be a safe, fun, happy, caring and positive place. The Buddy Benches are for any students who feel lonely or sad or don't have anyone to play with. Those students go and sit on the bench. Students from the Kindness Club (or any caring student) check the Buddy Benches to see if anyone needs a friend to play with and then invite them to play. The students and staff at Wes ... Read More
  • New Brunswick Youth Orchestra
    ​"The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra's "Keeping Faith" concert is coming to Saint John!  Please mark January 25th at 2 pm on your calendars (SJHS auditorium).  This concert commemorates the centenary of The Great War - with performances of "A Dream of Dawn" as well as timeless classics by Borodin, Ravel and Shostakovich.  The orchestra is conducted by Antonio Delgado and comprises many students from ASD-S.  Tickets are $2 ... Read More
  • Program Information Nights
    At the end of January through until March Break there will be several Program Information Nights available for parents across the District.  These meetings are for parents/guardians of students currently in grade 2, and for those who have students in grade 5.  Staff will be making presentations on the French Immersion and English Prime programs. ​   Program Information Night - Grade 2 Parents Program Information Night - Grade 5 Parents ... Read More
  • 4th Annual Warm Up To Winterfest 2015
    ​Come in from the cold and join us for the 4th annual Warm Up to Winterfest event on Sunday, January 25th, 2015, from 1pm until 4pm in the atrium of Market Square. This is a free event for people of all ages to visit a variety of wellness/community information booths and have the opportunity to fill out a passport to win a prize, to be entertained by performances on the main stage, have a photo taken with visiting mascots and to enjoy healthy sn ... Read More
  • Canadian Mental Health Education Programs
    ​Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick, Saint John Satellite Office is now accepting registrations for its 2014-2015 education programs.    Depression: Help Can Make a Difference is a six-week education program for individuals who have been diagnosed with depression. Held every Tuesday evening from January 20th to February 24th, 2015, a trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues that relate to depression, in ... Read More
  • Live and Learn Series Panel Discussion: Kids and Allergies: What's New?
    ​All are welcome to attend this session to discuss the prevalence of allergies and how parents, schools and communities can and should respond to keep kids' healthy and protected.  Dr Chris Vaillancourt will give a keynote address. Mrs Zoe Watson and Mrs Alicia Walls (Sweet Caroline Foundation) will join Chris in discussing the issue, and responding to audience questions and comments.   Date: Thursday, January 22nd Venue: Touchstone Academy, ... Read More
  • Winner Announced for Holiday Card Design Challenge
    ​Congratulations to Tyra Anthony, a grade 10 student at Rothesay High School, whose winning illustration will be featured on this year’s ASD-S holiday card. We received many excellent entries and the final decision was a difficult one. Thank you to all of the students who entered and to the teachers who encouraged their students to participate!   Congratulations also to Mai Phuong Tran (Kristy) at St. Malachy’s, whose runner-up illustration wi ... Read More
  • Student Walking Safety Brochure
    ​Does your child walk to school?   Choose the safest route. General Tips   for Crossing a Street.   Student Walking Brochure ... Read More
  • Quispamsis Middle School Takes Part in "SOCKtober"
    ​The members of Triple C, Quispamsis Middle School’s youth empowerment club, headed up a school-wide initiative called “SOCKtober” as way to help keep those dependent on shelters in Saint John warm this winter. The entire school collected new pairs of socks for three weeks and were in competition with each other to see which homeroom classes could bring in the most amount of socks. The QMS staff and Triple C members are pleased to announce that ... Read More
  • Saint John High School's Annual Christmas Bazaar
    ​ Saturday, December 6 9:00 am – 1:00 pm   Over 80 craft vendors                 Bake Sale Silent Auction                               Choir French Café                                   Children’s Room ... Read More
  • Hampton High School presents Great Expectations
    ​The Hampton High School Theatre Company will be performing Great Expectations, December 3rd -6th. This heartwarming story about a young boy's journey to manhood in 19th-century England was one of the last novels written by Charles Dickens. Tickets ($12 advance/$15 at the door) are now available at Hampton Pharmasave and the HHS Learning Commons. Curtain time is 7:30pm. For more information please call 832-6024. ... Read More
  • Barnhill Middle School Fundraiser
    ​Barnhill School is selling tickets on a draw for a Boston Bruins prize package including:  two tickets to the Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers game on Saturday, March 7, 2015.  Prize also includes one night accommodation in downtown Boston.   The draw will take place on December 17th.  Tickets are $2 each or 3/$5.    Tickets can be purchased from Barnhill students or by calling the school at 658 – 5393.   ... Read More
  • River Valley Middle School Students Receive Governor General's Caring Award
    ​ This past Thursday, 3 members of the River Valley Me to We group (2 students from RVMS, 1 from Barnhill) received the Govenor General's Caring Canadian award for outstanding service work in their communities. Our students made up 3of the 10 students in Atlantic Canada who recieved this award- congratulations to Julia Evans and Ashley Nutrter of RVMS and Madison Thorne from Barnhill.  Great work ladies-you make me so proud! As well, 2 RVMS s ... Read More
  • Saint John High School Fundraiser - WestJet Tickets
    ​Saint John High is selling tickets on two WestJet tickets anywhere they fly (which now includes Europe).   Tickets sales continue until Dec. 12th.  The draw date is Dec. 15th.  Tickets can be purchased at the school Monday to Friday 8:30- 4:00, or by contacting Angie Cameron.   Tickets are $10.   $5 goes to the Boys and Girls Club the other $5 goes to student activities at SJHS.   If you are interested in tickets you can email angie.ca ... Read More
  • Community Schools/PALS Cereal Drive
    ​An annual tradition for our Community Schools is the Cereal Drive held by our PALS at the Saint John Sea Dogs! This year the generous fans donated over 1000 boxes of nutritious cereal that was counted and divided by the staff and students at Lorne Middle School and distributed to our Community Schools. There was even enough available to provide many boxes to the Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Club!  Thank you to the Saint John Sea Dogs, their ... Read More
  • Simonds High Helping Hands Club
    ​Helping Hands is a club at Simonds High organized by two grade 12 students, Morgan Nesbitt and Riley Savoy. Approximately 14 students are involved in this cause. They raise funds to support the Children's Wish Foundation. To date, since Sept. 2014 they have raised 2000$ and are still collecting funds! Great job Seabees! ... Read More
  • Simonds High Coffee House
    ​Simonds High Team Green/Equality Group Coffee House! Simonds High had another great coffee house on November 19. This event was hosted by Team Green and The Equality Group. Performers shared their variety of musical talent to several spectators. Many thanks to Michele Banks and Elizabeth Taylor for organizing this event.   ... Read More
  • "I Make A Difference" Workshops
    ​  “I MAKE A DIFFERENCE” workshops were held in several schools from the Saint John Education Centre.  Students & teachers from Quispamsis Middle School, Lorne School and Princess Elizabeth School actively participated in examining their own personal assumptions and stereotypes. These workshops were lead by Sheri McAulay, Cultural Diversity Officer, PRUDE Inc. She offered these comments.....  "It is always a pleasure having teachers &a ... Read More
  • Campobello Island Consolidated School Students Presented with Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award Certificate
    ​ The New Brunswick Duke of Edinburgh’s Award held its annual Silver Award ceremony November 8 in Fredericton at the NB Legislature. Her Honour, Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, presented 30 achievers with their Silver Award certificate. Six of these achievers (Addie Carten, Micaela Matthews, Ethan Carten, Adam Butler, Jordan Weaver, Keanu Matthews) all are part of the Campobello Island Consolidated School Duke of Edinburgh group. This group started thei ... Read More
  • An exciting night of science and technology in Grand Bay-Westfield!
    ​ Science East Science Centre and River Valley Middle School invite you to:   ILLUMINATE Grand Bay-Westfield!Thursday, Nov 27, 6:00 - 7:30 pmRiver Valley Middle SchoolCome out and join Science East at River Valley Middle School for ILLUMINATE! Shedding Light on STEM Careers.Learn how people in your community are applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in their work every day. Talk to the experts, step into their shoes and t ... Read More
  • River Valley Me to We Group Food Drive
    ​The Me to We group at River Valley Middle School just completed their We Scare Hunger food drive.  They collected enough food to fill both the back and interior cab of a pick up truck! Thank you to these students for their dedication and generosity!  ... Read More
  • Simonds High School Wins 'Chairperson's Choice Award'
    Congratulations to Cathleen Furlong and her amazing team of Mike Boyle, Harold Stewart, Peter Woytiuk, Kirby Gordon, Don Fowler and Jeff Scott for an incredible effort put forth on the Santa Claus Parade Float. Simonds won the ‘Chairperson’s Choice Award’ this year!  Great job!   ... Read More
  • River Valley Middle School Meets Marc Keilburger
    ​River Valley Middle School Me to We group had the privilege to meet with Marc Keilburger from Free the Children. Marc is a Canadian Autor and activist for children's rights. He is the co-founder , with his brother Criag , of Free the Children , an international development and youth empowerment organization, and WE Day. ... Read More
  • Island View School Fundraiser and Community Event
    ​The Home and School is working to raise funds to support IVS playground upgrades for our students and community. We are hosting a community Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 13th where vendors (parents, friends, community members) can set up a table to sell their items. The cost per table is $25. We know we have many parents involved in small businesses such as Avon, Silpada, etc…as well as those who make craft items (such as hats, scarves, ... Read More
  • "Let's Hear It For Debby" Campaign at Sir James Dunn Academy
    ​ We CELEBRATE the amazing fundraising efforts of Sir James Dunn Academy and the community of Saint Andrews.  Anyone who has lived, worked or spent any time in Saint Andrews will know Debby Lord, the amazing skateboarding grandma who runs the Saint Andrews Community Youth Activity Centre.  She is a tireless worker and volunteer who is always looking out for the youth in this community.  She has done so much for so many and the Saint Andrews com ... Read More
  • Congratulations To Simonds High School Teacher
    Congratulations to teacher, Brenda Philips, and  her grade 11 and 12 Modern History students at Simonds High School.  They are involved in a  project to learn more about veterans from the Saint John area.  The attached link is to the  video which was shown on Friday evening broadcast of CTV news.  The project is described by some of the students and Mrs. Philips.  The Simonds community is extremely proud of the commitment this group has brought ... Read More
  • Belleisle Regional High Entrepreneurship class 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair
    ​Students of Belleisle Regional High Entrepreneurship class will be joining with St. Simon and St. Jude's ACW to host their 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair at BELLEISLE COMMUNITY CENTER. November 22, 2014 from 9 am - 2 pm. There will be many other vendors-snowmen crafts, hand sewing, leather belts, sock monkeys, wool purses and wool fabric for crafters.  There are still tables available for $10.00 call 485-4649 or 485-2247.     This same d ... Read More
  • ​Inclement Weather
    IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL FAMILIES   ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT   SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER     Anglophone South School District is committed to the safe and efficient transportation of students and recognizes that it may be necessary to cancel a bus run(s), close school(s), or delay school opening to ensure students are not endangered by hazards brought on by poor weather or road conditions.  Our decisions must be mad ... Read More
  • KVHS Renaissance 6th Annual Used Book Sale
    Date: Friday, NOv. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15th Time: 6-9pm (Friday) and 10am - 4pm (Saturday)   This is a great event for anyone who loves to read!  We are also collecting used books and magazines at KVHS until Friday, Nov. 7th.  All money raised will help send students to various leadership conferences.  If you have any questions please contact Melissa Wright at Melissa.wright@nbed.nb.ca   ... Read More
  • Teaching opportunities In Europe
    ​The Department of National Defence (DND) overseas Schools in Belgium and the Netherlands are accepting applications for teaching positions at grade levels Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as teaching positions in French First Language and French Second Language.   For details on our hiring process, specific jobs descriptions and job requirements, visit our website:   http://www.familyforce.ca/sites/AllLocations/EN/Education%20and%2 ... Read More
  • 13th Annual National Child Day Conference - Management of the Youth Athlete
    ​When: November 14, 2014 Where: Kings Valley Wesleyan Church, 322 Hampton Road, Quispamsis, N.B. Cost: $50  $75 after October 31st Who Should Attend? : This conference is opened to a broad range of individuals who are interested in the well-being of our community’s children. This includes educators, physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, and physicians. The goal of this conference is to increase the particip ... Read More
  • Trade Show For Women
    ​What are you going to do with your future? Come explore exciting careers in skilled trades & technologies. Meet facinating women working in these fields. Hear inspiring stories from dynamic guest speakers. This is your opportunity to meet with mentors while you enjoy investigating a variety of interesting career paths. Where: NBCC Saint John Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2014 Time: 6:30pm-0:00pm Cost: FREE For more information and to r ... Read More
  • Kids Have Stress Too
    ​The Saint John Boys & Girls Club and CMHA of NB in Saint John will be hosting a Kids Have Stress Too program on Wednesday November 5th and 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  This program is for parents and care-givers of children aged 4-9 years.   Pre-registration is required as seating is limited!  For more information or to register, please call 634-2011.   ... Read More
  • Opportunity To Travel Abroad For Students(must be 15 years of age as of June 30/15)
    ​If you have students that like to travel, then this is a great opportunity for them to experience a new culture.  On July 8-24, 2015, we are looking for students who would like to visit China at a minimal cost to them.  Total cost of the trip $2500 but all those selected to participate will receive a $1000 bursary toward their travel through Atlantic Education International….bringing expenses to $1500 (not including immunization & spending ... Read More
  • Black History Month Student Essay Competition
    RBC is pleased to offer a new scholarship competition being held for Grade 12 students in collaboration of Black History Month.    PRUDE Inc. organizes bus tours for schools, guest speakers and community events in February to bring awareness to our local Black History.  This year, RBC Royal Bank, invite students to share their thoughts in a 750 Word Essay on how black Canadians have helped to define Canada’s diverse heritage and identify thro ... Read More
  • Mental Health Matters Expo
    ​ What is it? An opportunity to experience an educational evening with guest speakers, resources and interactive activities Who is it for? Everyone is welcome! Where will it be held? Kennebecasis Valley High School 398 Hampton Road, Quispamsis   When will it be held? Thursday, November 6th 6:30 ~ Kiosks 7:00 – 7:50 ~ Speakers and Presentations 7:45 – 8:30 ~ Reception Do I need to register? Absolutely not and Absolutely FREE, we we ... Read More
  • Saint Rose School Selling tickets for NHL Legends All Stars Game
    ​Saint Rose School is selling tickets to the NHL Legends All Stars on Thursday, November 6th for $12.50. Two dressing room passes to meet the NHL Legends during the second intermission will be drawn after the first 100 tickets have been sold. Stephane Richer, Chris Nilan, Al Lafrate, Gray Leeman, Mike Krushinski, Bob Sweeney, Rick Middleton, Ron Duguay, and Dennis Maruk are among the legends who will be competing. ... Read More
  • Recycle My Cell Challenge at Barnhill School
    ​Mr. Butler and Mrs. Dumont’s grade seven science classes at Barnhill Memorial School are participating in the Recycle My Cell Student Challenge.  We are collecting any and all cell phones, smartphones, wireless PDAs, cell phone batteries and pagers. So, please, go through your junk drawers and send them along to Barnhill School   ... Read More
  • Harbour View High Haunted Halloween
    ​​Location: Harbour View High: Entrance located near the shop doors on the first floor, 305 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick Time: October 29th, 2014, Younger Audience, those 10 and under 5:30 to 7 pm Older Audience 7-9 pm Description: Every year something mysterious happens at Harbour View. An evil spell is cast upon the school turning the natural into the unnatural, the tame into the wild the sane into the insane.  We challenge an ... Read More
  • Good Fit Book - Fog Lit Festival
    ​The Fog Lit Festival, Saint John Free Public Library, Kennebecasis Public Library, the Saint John Mill Rats, and Anglophone School District – South have partnered together to host ‘Good Fit Book’, a fun and interactive reading program for grade 4 students to get them excited about and interested in reading. This year, FogLit will be working with grade 4 students from Prince Charles, Saint John the Baptist King Edward, Quispamsis Elementary Scho ... Read More
  • Presentation On Citizenship Education - Free Public Event
    ​ Join international expert on citizenship education Dr. Alan Sears for a free public event, either in person or live streamed.   “Measuring What Matters: Taking Citizenship Seriously as an Outcome of Education”   Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:00pm Marshall D’Avray Hall, Room 356, 10 MacKay Dr., Fredericton Live streamed at http://www.youtube.com/user/UNBFEduc This talk will explore ways to bring citizenship education in from the margins and ma ... Read More
  • Saint John High School Haunted House
    ​Location:Saint John High School (plaza entrance), 170-200 Prince William Street, , Saint John, New Brunswick Time:October 24th, 2014, 6-9 pm Description:One night a year, a curse falls on Saint John High School. This Halloween, tour the haunted halls of the historic school and encounter bone-chilling sights of hair-raising terror. Enter into a world of fear, escape if you can. Tickets sold only at the door: Students: $3    Adults: $5 Ghoul ... Read More
  • Island View Eagles 5K and 1K Family Fun Run/Walk This SATURDAY!!!
    ​This event is a perfect opportunity to support learning at IVS while motivating children to become more active. It is also a fast course for those looking to complete their first 5km run\walk or those avid runners looking for a personal best time. Please bring the family out for this fun event!  We will provide child care for participants during the event and there will be bouncy castles on site for children to enjoy.   Who: Everyone! Familie ... Read More
  • Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians on Policy 322- Inclusive Education
    ​The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development realizes the importance of keeping parents informed on all educational matters and policy developments. In keeping with this mandate, personnel at the Department and District Level will be hosting parent information sessions in regard to Policy 322 which establishes the requirements to ensure New Brunswick public schools are inclusive. Each parent session will focus on the intent o ... Read More
  • DEC/PSSC Forum
    ​There will be a DEC/ PSSC Forum on Saturday Oct 18 at the Saint John office , 490 Woodward Avenue ,  9:30am-3:30pm for all new and returning members. Large and small group sessions on topics such as role of the chair, School Improvement Planning, mental health, use of technology in the classroom etc.  Lunch served. All PSSC members welcome! ... Read More
  • Deer Island Community School Wins Fitness Challenge
    ​For the second year running, Deer Island Community School has placed first and second respectively in the elementary and middle school fitness challenges sponsored by the Saint John Medical Society.  Along with plaques, DICS was awarded a cheque in the amount of $1500 to further promote sport and physical fitness in the school.  During the challenge, the school took part in a daily walking program, whereby teachers, students, and even community ... Read More
  • St Stephen Middle School Collects 6134 lbs of Food!!
    ​The annual pre-Thanksgiving Food Drive (15th) at St. Stephen Middle School was successfully completed on Tuesday October 7.  The students and staff delivered 6134 lbs of food to the Volunteer Center of Charlotte County Food Bank. The success of the Drive can be attributed to the generosity and hard work of the entire school community, especially Sterling Scott (SIW) who organized and orchestrated the wonderful event. Congratulations to all. ... Read More
  • Children's Wish Foundation Fundraiser at Bayside Middle School
    ​ Bayside Middle School is in the middle of their annual Children’s Wish Foundation fundraiser. Each fall, the students and staff lace up their sneakers for their Annual Walk for Kaitlyn, in memory of Kaitlyn Doucette, a grade 8 student of Bayside, who died of cancer. Over the past 13 years, Bayside has donated over a quarter of a million dollars to the CWF, and is known across the country for their fundraising efforts. This year’s goal is to r ... Read More
  • Sculpture News
    ​ Congratulations to Hampton High School Art Teacher Jim Boyd, whose sculpture “Peace Wing” was unveiled Friday, September 26th in the Hampton Town Square.  Jim was one of 8 international artists selected to take part in “Sculpture Saint John”, and was particularly chosen by the Town of Hampton to create a piece for the his home community. Jim has been involved in several international sculpture symposia, including the Sculpture Saint John 2012 ... Read More
  • Local music teacher chosen to paint mural at UNBSJ
    ​Deanna Musgrave, Belleisle Elementary School’s music teacher, has been selected to create a large mural for the Hans W. Klohn Commons on the Saint John campus of the University of New Brunswick. Ms. Musgrave’s concept was chosen unanimously by a committee from among five contenders. Her proposed painting is ambitious: a large abstract mural comprising multiple panels that will cover the 11x52-foot wall overlooking the Commons entrance. The imag ... Read More
  • Mini WE DAY at River Valley Middle School
    ​Sun Oct 5th from 12-3 pm at River Valley Middle School.   Come join the Me to We team at River Valley Middle school to celebrate our own local We Day- a time to celebrate all the great things our students do in the community.   We will have: A BBQ, face painting, dunk tank, field games, scavenger hunt, kids’ korner, story time and so much more.  You can even learn more on Free the Children, Me to We, and how to become a We School. Its loads ... Read More
  • Annual Immunization Program
    ​ASD-S is working in cooperation with the Department of Health on their annual immunization program in our middle and high schools – this year there is a grade 9 immunization against meningococcal disease, a grade 7 girls immunization against the human papillomavirus and a grade 7 immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Consent forms have gone home with all students in the District – the program began last week in our schools an ... Read More
  • Writing for a Great Cause
    ​Writing for a great cause National Writing Contest for grades 4, 5 and 6 Contest Dates: October 1 to November 10, 2014   Encourage participation at your school and help raise money towards Habitat for Humanity Canada. ·         Genworth Canada donates $5 per entry and the winner gets to direct a $60,000 grant from Genworth Canada to a Habitat build of their choice. ·         Additional prizes include an iPad and a pizza party for the e ... Read More
  • CSDF National Seminar in Debate
    ​ Debate New Brunswick is thrilled to host the CSDF National Seminar in Debate in Saint John on October 1st -6th. This seminar combines debate with cultural exchange in order to bolster leadership and committed citizenship among the participants. While most are still considered novices, the National Seminar candidates are some of the most promising young debaters from across the country. On Sunday, October 5th Debate NB will hold a mini debat ... Read More
  • YMCA of Greater Saint John Peace Awards
    ​In Celebration of Peace week Nov.15th-22nd , the YMCA of Greater Saint John are seeking nominations for thier Peace Medal and Youth Peace Certificate.  Peace Medal Selection Criteria To be chosen as a recipient of the YMCA Canada Peace Medal the person or group nominated should meet as many of the following criteria as possible. 1. The actions of the nominee as a ‘Peace Maker’ have motivated the local community and encouraged others to tak ... Read More
  • Sweet Caroline Run
    The First annual Sweet Caroline run will take place on 11 October 2014 at Rothesay, NB. The goal is for this event is to Support the “Sweet Caroline Foundation", which will provide school scholarship and help raise awareness of allergies.  Caroline Lorette was a kind and sweet Teenage girl who lived her life committed to her family, her friends, her schools ,and her athletics. The Sweet Caroline Foundation’s aim is to provide awareness a ... Read More
  • PSSC Information Session
    ​The District Education Council is hosting a session for all new and returning PSSC members in Anglophone South  on Saturday, October 18 at the Saint John Office , Millidgeville North School, 490 Woodward Avenue. Sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m. and all are welcome.    ... Read More
  • Bayside Middle School Fundraising Yard Sale
    ​ When: September 20th (raindate September 27th)  Where: Bayside Middle School Lower parking lot  Time :  9am to 1pm (set up 8am)    Donations of  gently used items can be dropped off at Bayside Middle School, at the E.A. Centre, or a table can be purchased at the cost of 10.00 to sell your own goods.  If you have any questions, or would like to rent a table please contact either Tabitha or Patti at 643-7379. All proceeds go to the Resourc ... Read More
  • National Immunization Poster Contest
    ​ The National Immunization Poster Contest, 2014 edition, is open to all Grade 6 students across Canada! The contest begins in September. All entries must be received by 10 October 2014. For more info. please click on the link   ... Read More
  • Galaxie Star Award
    ​ "Please take a minute to support one of our music teachers, Lisa McLaggan and her band with her husband, Tomato/Tomato, as they are finalists for the Galaxie Rising Star award! The voting ends TODAY (wed) at midnight! They would appreciate your support. Simply click on this link: http://bit.ly/1unyNpo  subscribe (very fast, and free), activate your account, and find them under 'artists' for 'rising star' in conjunction with Harvest Jazz ... Read More
  • Sewing Machines Needed
    ​St. John the Baptist – King Edward School has a volunteer who would like to start a sewing club as an after-school enrichment program for our middle school students. If you or your school has a sewing machine you are willing to donate for this program, please contact Julie Pugsley, Community School Coordinator, at 721-0834 or Julie.pugsley@nbed.nb.ca. Other sewing supplies are welcome as well. Thank you for your support of SJB-KE! ... Read More
  • Important political panels on the arts and education
    ​At 7pm on September 10th, all five political parties will send candidates to participate in two political panels in Fredericton: one on the arts, and one on education. (Unfortunately, they’re scheduled at the same time, having been organized separately by different groups.) The forum on the arts is taking place at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, while the forum on education will be at UNB’s Marshall d’Avray Hall in room 143. Anyone with an in ... Read More
  • Island View Eagles 5K and 1K Family Fun Run/Walk
    ​This event is a perfect opportunity to support learning at IVS while motivating children to become more active. It is also a fast course for those looking to complete their first 5km run\walk or those avid runners looking for a personal best time. Please bring the family out for this fun event!  We will provide child care for participants during the event and there will be bouncy castles on site for children to enjoy.   Who: Everyone! Familie ... Read More
  • NB Physical Literacy Summit
    ​NB Physical Literacy is pleased to announce the launch of the first annual Physical Literacy Summit. The purpose of this summit is increase awareness of the importance of physical literacy and how it contributes to a healthy lifestyle.   The Summit will provide community leaders, program developers, educators and coaches with the quality tools and practical knowledge necessary to implement or improve physical literacy programming across New B ... Read More
  • Harbour View High School Presents: Guys and Dolls
    ​Harbour View High School is bringing the golden-age to their stage with a musical that is sure to be the talk of the town. This multi-award winning 1950’s musical, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows; is based on short story characters by Damon Runyon, is bound to have your emotions tangled. Will lady luck prevail for down-on-his luck crapshooter Nathan Detroit? You have to be here to find out! 3 NI ... Read More
  • Leadership Development
    ​ The Leadership Development Program is designed to help teachers develop their leadership skills and their knowledge of current research in educational leadership.  Participants are offered professional learning opportunities in School Improvement Planning, Team Building, Effective Communication, Legal Aspects in Education, Assessment, Professional Learning Communities, Job Shadowing, and School Environments.   This year we offer positions f ... Read More
  • “Taking Action…YOUR community YOUR way”
    ​During Wellness Week, October 1st-7th 2014, the Fundy Wellness Network will be building on the highly successful 2013 Jim Diers workshop by hosting Part 2: “Taking Action…YOUR community YOUR way” on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014. This workshop is a great opportunity to build on your assets and the skills of local residents to strengthen existing community initiatives and to build stronger and more sustainable communities for the future. Jim Dier ... Read More
  • An ARTful Hour Field Trip for Elementary Teachers/Staff
    ​ An ARTful Hour Field Trip for Elementary Teachers/Staff… After-school visit to “Sculpture Saint John 2014”   Thursday, September 4 Tour start times:  3:30 and 4:00 Meet at “Sculpture Saint John” (located outdoors at the Coast Guard site on the SJ waterfront; foot of King Street)   ·        Guided, on-site tour to learn about SSJ 2014 (approx. 15-20 minutes) ·        Observe the sculptors at work, meet/chat with the artists, interact ... Read More
  • A Call For Volunteer Reading Tutors in Local Schools!
    ​Are you looking to share your love of reading and get involved in your community? Elementary Literacy Inc. is a not-for-profit charitable organization with the mission to work closely with educators, parents and communities for increasing literacy rates across New Brunswick. To support this effort, Elementary Literacy Inc. offers the Elementary Literacy Friends Program (Elf) in Anglophone schools across NB.   The Elf Program is a one-on-one ... Read More
  • Opening of Schools 2014 - 2015
    ​Welcome back to all students and families from Grand Manan to Sussex Corner for the new school year! All Kindergarten children will enter school through a staggered entry process on September 2nd and 3rd, 2014 with half of the students attending each day.  All Kindergarten children will attend together on September 4th.  Schools will communicate to families their scheduled time of entry. All grades 1-5 students will begin classes on Septe ... Read More
  • Statement from the Superintendent on St. Patrick’s School.
    ​St. Patrick’s School in Saint John has been closed following a building inspection that identified structural issues. The inspection was part of the Province’s ongoing structural review of schools built before 1980.    It has been recommended that we relocate staff and students for the 2014-15 school year while a further investigation is completed. The safety of students and staff is the priority of everyone.   We are examining our facilit ... Read More
  • Kiwanis K-Club Marigold Garden at Milltown Elementary School
    ​ The students at Milltown Elementary School engaged in a global citizenship project with their new Kiwanis K-Club’s marigold garden which is now planted at the school.  The club raised the money for the garden, grew the flowers from seed, and planted the flowers in the Kiss ‘n Drop circle.  Jen Dow from the Town came into one of their meeting to discuss which flowers they should plant  - they decided on ones that would be hardy and still bloom ... Read More
  • Students Honoured at DARE Graduation
    ​On June 16th at Saint John high School over 400  grade 5 students from Saint John , K.V, and the Francophone Community graduated from the DARE program. This was the first ever bilingual DARE graduation delieverd by the Saint John Police Force. Pictured below is Oliva Cormier , a grade 5 student from Lock Lomond School giving her DARE speech. Special thanks to the Saint John Police Force and their dedicated DARE Officers who continue to deliver ... Read More
  • Annual Roots Of Empathy Celebration at Hampton Education Centre
    ​ On June 9th a celebration for all participants and supporting guests of the Roots of Empathy Program was hosted at the Hampton Lighthouse River Centre.   This years contribution of 21 babies, the world’s youngest teachers, their parents and facilitators have contributed to building caring, peaceful and civil societies. Roots of Empathy is an evidence based program which was developed by Mary Gordon, an educator from Newfoundland.  This pr ... Read More
  • Grade 5 Make a Difference Project at SJBKE
    ​ The grade 5 class at SJBKE are participating in a project to give back to their community.  The Make a Difference Project is designed to be student led to empower children to make an impact within their community. The class selected the SPCA/ARL as the organization they would like to pay it forward to.  To raise funds for this project the students are organizing three fundraisers.  They will be hosting a bake sale to take place at the schoo ... Read More
  • Official Opening of Rothesay Community Park
    ​ The planning committee, Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, Hon. Hugh J. Flemming, Minister of Health  and Attorney General,  and Rothesay Mayor Bill Bishop invite you to the Official Grand Opening on Saturday June 14th, 2014 at 11:30 am at Rothesay Elementary School.  Events will include a ribbon cutting, BBQ, face painting and family activities.    Submitted by :Rothesay Elementary School   ... Read More
  • Butterflies at the Saint John City Market
    ​ As you walk through the Saint John City Market, you will notice that the rafters have been transformed into a true kaleidoscope of colour. Over 1,300 students in grades kindergarten to 12 hand-painted 440 butterflies that now hang in the Market.   The City of Saint John and City Market Association collaborated with students and staff from 32 schools across the Greater Saint John area to make a tradition out of a project that began last year ... Read More
  • Marigolds Planted Across ASD-S
    ​Today 6000 students from all three Education Centres  across ASD-S planted Marigolds from Sussex to Milltown! With 53 schools participating, it was truly a day to celebrate! What a wonderful way for our students to give back and take pride in their communities! Special thanks to Barry Ogden and the Marigold Committee, students, school staff, volunteers and municipal workers.   ... Read More
  • Southern Exposure is Moving to the Web! Here's What You Need to Know
    ​ What’s the Change?     To extend our ability to share our stories we are moving from a newsletter delivered via an email attachment to posting the same content on the blog of our public website.    Why the change? We should be sharing our good news stories about happenings in our great district with a broader audience – our community including students and parents.  Currently, distribution of that content is limited to a closed group o ... Read More
  • "Literacy Along The River"
    ​ On behalf of everyone involved with the ArtsSmarts ‘Kennebecasis Library Mural Project” involving Mr. Fred Willar, Grade 11 Visual Arts students at Kennebecasis Valley High School (KVHS), and Grades 2, 3 and 4/5 classes from Quispamsis Elementary School, you are invited to attend…   The Grand Unveiling of the mural…  “LITERACY ALONG THE RIVER” Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. Kennebecasis Public Library 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis   Th ... Read More
  • 4th Annual New Brunswick Soapbox Derby at Lily Lake
    ​ Congratulations to our school participants in the 4th Annual New Brunswick Soap Box Derby which took place Saturday May 31st in the sun! Our school teams had fun, were great sports and represented themselves, their schools and the district very well. The pit zones were really well done this year! Kudos to all!   The following schools took part this year: Fundy Shores Westfield Inglewood Island View Saint Rose Havelock St. Patrick’s ( ... Read More
  • The Active School Exchange Opportunity
    ​Through its Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention, the Public Health Agency of Canada has launched a national initiative called the Play Exchange, with a component of this initiative focusing on schools called the Active at School Challenge. The Play Exchange is an online challenge to find innovative ideas to make Canadians healthier and more active. The winner will win up to $1 million to support the implementation of the project. It is fund ... Read More
  • An Invitation To "Uncommon Art On the Common"
    ​You are invited to join us on June 10th from 6 – 7:30pm to view the creative art of our 520 students. Our exhibition is called “Uncommon Art on the Common”.  All of our students at Lakefield Elementary School have been able to work with various artists creating unique pieces of art while learning different art forms that we may not always use in our classrooms. Artist who have helped us were Heather Guzik, Constance Woldridge, Noel Chenier, Jes ... Read More
  • ED:4565 - ESL (English Second Language) for Classroom Teachers Summer 2014
    ​ This course is designed for classroom teachers, or future classroom teachers who have English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms.  Topics to be examined include; Second Language Learning and Acquisition, Sheltered Instruction (The SIOP Model), Assessment of ELLs, etc ...  The purpose is to present concrete strategies based on recent research.  Participants will finish with a “Tool Kit” of ideas, techniques and practical suggestions. ... Read More
  • Hosting An International Student
    ​ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience another culture? Hosting an international student can be an experience of a lifetime!  Our schools work closely with the School District to host students from all over the world.  Visiting students live with a host family, attend classes with our students and participate in extra-curricular and community activities.  Fully immersed in the English language, international students dev ... Read More
  • Grand Opening Saint Andrews Community Playground
    ​ The official grand opening of the Saint Andrews Community Playground was held on Saturday, May 31.  The play structure was rebuilt over 5 days solely by community volunteers at a cost of more than $200 000. Originally  designed with input from children more than 20 years ago, the playground upgrades included making it accessible for all children to play alongside their peers.  Superintendent Zoe Watson, MLA Curtis Malloch and Saint Andrews Ma ... Read More
  • 2014-2015 School Calendar Available
    ​ Please follow this link to the Calendar section of the website to view online version and access the downloadable PDF. ... Read More
  • Resources Now Online Regarding New Quispamsis K-5 School
      ​       Were you unable to make the public meetings held earlier in May 2014 about the new K-5 school coming to Quispamsis or maybe you attended but would like to review the information again?  If you answered yes to either of those questions then please visit our new resource page by clicking this link.   The page contains the information contained in the original PowerPoint presentation used during the mentioned meetings as well as: ... Read More
  • Grand Unveiling of Literacy Along the River
    ​It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the GRAND UNVEILING of the mural “Literacy Along the River” as it takes up residence in the Kennebecasis Public Library, 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis. The unveiling will take place next Thursday, June 5th, at 6:30 PM, in the Children’s Section. Our guest speaker for the event will be author, historian John Leroux of Fredericton.This mural is a collaboration of the efforts of renowned local a ... Read More
  • CELEBRATE WHAT"S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD
                                                                ​CELBRATE WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD JUNE  THEME:  Sharing Celebrate What's Right With the World   ·         Sharing with others the value in recognizing the good and seeing the positive   ·         Individual Quality Characteristics identified might be strengths, sharing, happiness, caring, kindness and respect Anglophone South School District encourages others to Celebrate ... Read More
  • Atlantic Teachers Tour
    ​August 11-14, 2014 Forests Worth Knowing is looking for educators to participate in a free three day workshop on sustainable forest management in New Brunswick. With the generosity of our many sponsors, educators will be treated to their own room at the beautiful Delta, Fredericton, NB where accommodations and meals are provided. The workshop takes educators into New Brunswick’s working forest and explains the science behind forest management. ... Read More
  • First Annual Youth Arts Competition
    ​ All students in Anglophone South School District are welcome to enter a CANADA DAY competition.  We want to see how you envision the Future for Canada, and welcome submissions in the following arts categories: DRAW IT / WRITE IT Draw It winner – 1 class with Mark Lavin (artist)   Write It winner – 1 class with Clyde Wray – poet, producer, playwright & director Entries will be judged on:  Originality, Vision & Imagination, Interpret ... Read More
  • TELUS Technology For Teachers N.B Grant Program
    ​  On Behalf of the administration and staff of Hampton Elementary School, I am proud to announce that we are one of the many recipients of the TELUS Technology for Teachers NB grant for $4000, with many thanks to our grant applicant Mrs. Sarah Blanchard (Vice Principal and Grade 4 teacher).  These funds will allow the school to purchase technology to support and enhance learning in the classroom. We would also like to send our thanks to TELUS ... Read More
  • Are You Interested in Hosting A Student for the 2014 Fall Semester ?
    ​Saint John College is seeking interest for families willing to host students from Kansai Gaidai University (Japan) for the 2014 Fall Semester.  The students will arrive on Labor Day weekend.   Homestay fee is $800 (CAD) per month for which the student would be provided with a private room and meals. Access to wireless internet and laundry is also required. It is also expected that the homestay family provides a “home away from home” and would ... Read More
  • Thje Empowerment Project & Man to Man Workshop
    ​ KV Intimate Partner Violence Action Group & KV Outreach are pleased to present The Empowerment Project and Man to Man Workshop.  This will be a 2 day Workshop being held at the Fairville Outing Association in Rothesay on June 16 & 17, 2014.  We are very excited to have Jen Richard and Jen Gorham from the Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre come and present this valuable training. The cost to attend this 2 day workshop is $75 ... Read More
  • Wellness News
    ​ SPRINGTIME HEALTH TIPS   1.        Think back to those New Year’s Resolutions you may have made.  If you didn’t do so well with them, then tune into spring and now may be a better time to be more successful. 2.        The sun is shining earlier and staying out later.  Go for a walk or run either early morning or evening. 3.        Find a new recipe for a healthy salad.  Encourage other staff members to do the same and then swap the recipe ... Read More
  • Buliding Spirit & Giving Back
    ​ High Energy ... Fun .... Music ... Costumes ... School Spirit...Team Building ... AND making a real  difference in the lives of local families struggling to cope with the financial impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis.  That is  the Saint John Inside Ride, a fundraiser for the  Lions Sick Children's Fund.  On October 4th, 2014  at Simonds Lions Auditorium.  Your school can make it possible to give a child the best ever cancer beating medici ... Read More
  • First Annual Elsie McGraw Memorial Walk
    ​Voicefound Saint John presents the first annual Elsie McGraw Memorial  Walk to support survivors of sexual abuse. We will meet at the King.   Square Bandstand on Friday, May 23rd at 4:30 and will proceed to march down King Street. There will be a barbecue to follow at King Square. Please wear red.     Submitted by: Micheal Chaisson, Vice Principal, Saint John High School   ... Read More
  • Tech Times- Your Official ASD-S Technology Newsletter
    ​ Did you know that New Brunswick teachers were some of the earliest adopters of technology in the classroom?  Every NB teacher has a laptop with virtually every classroom in NB having a SMART board.  Tablet devices have made their way into many schools with innovative teachers leading the way with exciting and motivating lessons.  Whether you are taking your first steps into using technology in your class or you are a seasoned veteran, please ... Read More
  • Teach Abroad
    ​Interested in teaching abroad?  Atlantic Education International and its partners in China, Brazil and Bangladesh are currently looking for trained professionals to fill positions at all grade levels. ·         English ·         English Second Language ·         Environmental Science ·         Information Technology ·         Kindergarten ·         Mathematics ·         Pre-Kindergarten (18mths-5 yrs) ·           New this year! Mid-Ca ... Read More
  • Locks Of Love Challenge
    ​   As you may be aware, Matt Robichaud is going to cut and donate his hair to Locks of Love. He is currently fundraising for the charity and his goal is $5000. St. Martins School held a jersey day and raised $100 to donate. They are issuing a challenge to all other schools to help Matt reach his goal of $5000 for this wonderful charity. The deadline is May 31st. Please visit the site below to donate. http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/Independe ... Read More
  • Belleisle Bay Pickerel Tournament
    ​ The Pickerel Tournament on Belleisle Bay on Saturday, June 14 will give members of the Belleisle Bay community, young and old an opportunjty to participate in a hook and release pickerel derby.  The Belleisle Watershed Coalition has organized this inclusive event to get back to the Bay and enjoy its recreation potential. Though this is a stirctly for fun event with cash prizes for the longest pickerel, it is the firststep in a program to moni ... Read More
  • Grades 3-5 ARTful Hour
    ​ This hands-on, after-school workshop will feature a sampling of lesson ideas from the Gr. 3, 4 & 5 ‘Visual Arts Resource Binders K-8’.   Tuesday, May 27, 3:15-4:15 @ Sussex Elementary School   Please email me at Heidi.Stoddart@nbed.nb.ca to reserve your spot.   Heidi Stoddart, Itinerant Elementary Visual Arts   ... Read More
  • TELUS Technology for Teachers NB Grant Program
    ​ The TELUS team is committed to a philosophy of supporting where they live. For them, it is about working together with the local community partners and their customers to build stronger, healthier communities. TELUS is dedicated to creating a friendly future for the next generation of Canadians and therefore have focused on helping educators unleash the power of technology in the classrooms.   For every new smartphone purchased in New Bruns ... Read More
  • Recycle My Cell Challenge - Advance Notice
    ​ Mark your calendars! Recycle NB advises us that the Recycle My Cell Challenge for schools will take place again this year and will run from the start of Waste Reduction Week, October 20 to November 21. This is a chance for your school to make a difference environmentally, while having a chance to win $500 for your school’s green projects!  Recycle My Cell is Canada’s national recycling program for mobile phones and accessories.  In collab ... Read More
  • St. Stephen High School Renaissance Program to Host First Annual Golf Tournament
    ​ The St. Stephen High School Renaissance Program will be hosting its First Annual 3-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on May 31st at the St. Stephen Golf Club.  The tournament is a fundraiser to help send 13 students to the National Jostens Renaissance Conference in Orlando, Florida in July. There will be great prizes as well as a chance to win a $20,000 car if you get a hole in one on the 18th hole provided by St. Croix Auto.   The cost is $100 pe ... Read More
  • Sir James Dunn Academy participates in the Premier's Active School Challenge
    ​ At Sir James Dunn Academy we are very proud to be selected to participate in the Premier’s Active at School Challenge. New Brunswick is the first province to embark on this journey with Canadian Tire by launching the Premier’s Challenge, Active at School of one hour a day of quality physical education and physical activity.   The initiative commenced on April 28th and will run until May 30th, 2014.  To participate in the Premier’s Active S ... Read More
  • ASD-S CELEBRATES Turnaround Achievement Awards 2014
    ​The Anglophone South School District, is pleased to announce our  Turnaround Achievement Awards Ceremony.  This program recognizes students in Grades 6-12 who have demonstrated perseverance, commitment and effort in “turning around” their lives. Each middle and high school as well as  alternate education centers have been asked to nominate one or two students who have shown great efforts in “turning around” some aspect of their lives – behavior ... Read More
  • Minister's Excellence in Teaching Awards
    Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards….nominations are now open and information is available on the Department website, on the main page. The lower left side mentions awards and the information can be found there!  The link is www.gnb.ca/0000/awards.asap.   ASD-S will have three recipients honored in the fall at a very special ceremony. Last year Principals Kathy Young from Glenn Falls, John Tanner from Fundy High, and retired St. Malachy’s ... Read More
  • Inside Ride Tour
    ​Every year, another 1,700 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in Canada. More children die from childhood  cancer each year than all other diseases combined.  New Brunswick children living with cancer most often  travel outside the province for repeated treatments, usually for years.   The expense of these trips has a devastating financial impact on families. You can help ease this impact by joining The Saint John Inside Ride o ... Read More
  • Tech Times-Your Official ASD-S Technology Newsletter
    ​Did you know that New Brunswick teachers were some of the earliest adopters of technology in the classroom?  Every NB teacher has a laptop with virtually every classroom in NB having a SMART board.  Tablet devices have made their way into many schools with innovative teachers leading the way with exciting and motivating lessons.  Whether you are taking your first steps into using technology in your class or you are a seasoned veteran, please ch ... Read More
  • Brilliant Labs
    ​ Please be advised that Brilliant Labs is now accepting proposals for Brilliant ProjectsBrilliant  Labs is now sponsoring a limited amount of  projects that incorporate  technology, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship into learning for K-12 students with STEAM outcomes. If you have an idea for a project at your school and may requires some  additional  technology or equipment, or professional development, consider applying for a grant ... Read More
  • IEarn Projects for the Fall of 2014
    ​ Here is an opportunity for you and your students to connect, learn , communicate and collaborate with students on a global level.   The International Art Miles Project is a fabulous project that is funded through the Ministry of Education in Japan. When you apply for this project, you will be paired with a classroom in Japan to learn about an aspect of each other’s culture, community and country. Through interactions in a password protected ... Read More
  • Summer School 2014 Teaching Positions Grades 8-12
    ​ In partnership with READ Saint John, Anglophone South School District will be offering a Summer School Program to students in Grades 8 to 12 as follows:   June 30-July 25, to Grades 8-12 students wishing to enroll in English as Another Language (EAL)   June 30-July25, to Grades 8-10 students wishing to enroll in the following courses: Grades 8 & 9 Math Geometry, Measurement & Finance 10 Number, Relations & Functions 10 Gra ... Read More
  • Invitation to the 1st Lakewood Heights School Fun Run
    ​ All are welcome to participate in the Lakewood Heights School Fun Run! Where: Lakewood Heights Reservoir When: Saturday, June 7th Events: 100 meter Tot Trot (free) 9a.m.                 1Km Kids Run ($5) 9:15a.m.                 4Km Run/Walk ($10) 10 a.m. *Family of 4/$20, each additional person $5. Registration forms can be downloaded from the school website: lakewoodheights.nbed.nb.ca All proceeds will go towards new physical educa ... Read More
  • Transition To High School Blog
    ​ It is that time of year again when I am looking for grade 8 and high school classes interested in taking part in an online blog about life in high school.  In a secure site, grade 8 students can post questions to high school students and allow fears to be calmed prior to high school transition.  I can create the blog partnered with a class from a high school and have the two-way communication occur with a teacher approval filter in place prev ... Read More
  • Precision Reading Apps
    ​ For teachers who deliver Precision Reading as an intervention to students, please note that you can quickly and efficiently take an image of a text from any source and easily convert it into a Word document for easy formatting by using an App. This will save you a lot of time as will no longer need to re-type the text before formatting it.  Here are 3 apps that will do this for you.  If you need additional support, you may contact Tim Lukie, ... Read More
  • School Wellness & Premiers Challenge Grants 2014-15
    ​The Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development are pleased to announce two exciting initiatives for the coming year: ·         School Wellness Grant ·         Premier’s Challenge – Active at School   School Wellness Grant 2014-2015 The purpose of the School Wellness Grant is to support the implementation of Comprehensive School Health (CSH) approaches to ... Read More
  • Free All Day Science Rendezvous Takes Science Out of the Lab & onto the Streets
    ​ Science Rendezvous is an all-day festival that will take science out of the lab and onto the streets. This event will be held will be held on Saturday, May 10 in the ATRIUM of MARKET SQUARE in  SAINT JOHN, NB. In addition to the SAINT JOHN event, Science Rendezvous festivals will simultaneously take place in 30 cities across Canada on May 10.   This is the first year Science Rendezvous in SAINT JOHN and organizers expect record crowds this y ... Read More
  • Special Thanks From Lakefield Home & School
    ​The Lakefield Home & School would like to thank everyone who submitted a project for the School Grant fund. There are lots of great ideas that will benefit student learning and positive learning environments. We would like to announce that Bayview Elementary was chosen to receive $2500 to go towards their project., “Bayview’s Learning Garden Project”.  We have also been able to give 2 additional grants of $700 each, in Scholastic Book Credi ... Read More
  • Sculpture Saint John
    ​ Important Notice About Upcoming Educational Event August 7th to September 20th   Connecting Communities through Public Art The Sculpture Saint John 2014 public event will take place beside Market Square in Downtown Saint John. Eight Internationally renowned stone sculptors and 6 New Brunswick Interns will be creating huge contemporary sculptures in this space, which will be open to the public on a daily basis. The first Saint John Scul ... Read More
  • St Stephen Middle Schools Language Arts Student's Work Published
    ​ Students in Grade 7 worked on a poetry unit and created their own poems.  One of the Grade 7 outcomes is learning about different types of media and students, with the help of the Technology mentor, Heidi Brown, were able to record themselves.  One of their teachers, Miss Anderson uploaded their poems to “Record a Poem” on the Poetryfoundation.org site.  All poetry must be approved by the foundation before being published. Within a week, stud ... Read More
  • River Valley Midle School Presents "Fee, Fi, Fo Fum!"
    ​ Last week RVMS had the opportunity to participate in the NB Provincial Middle School Dramafest at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. We had a wonderful time and we are in awe of the positive, polite, talented students who came with us! Dramafest is a non-competitive event that allows thespians from all over the province to meet, share and celebrate all things dramatic! The festival hands out recognition certificates to all participat ... Read More
  • Saint John & Area Strings Program Perrennial Sale
    ​Attention all music lovers with a green thumb. The Saint John and Area School String Program is holding its annual Perennial Sale on Saturday May 31st at the Family Centre behind St. Rose School from 9:00am - 12 noon. There will be a huge selection of perennials available at great prices, as well as fresh baked goods on the Bake Sale table. All remaining plants will be 50% off between 11am and 12 noon. Plant donations are welcomed (672-4042 ... Read More
  • St. John the Baptist - King Edward school Fundraising Dinner
    ​  St. John the Baptist – King Edward school is holding a fundraising dinner on June 4th to raise funds to subsidize the cost of enrichment programs, special events, guest speakers and field trip costs. These opportunities provide valuable learning experiences for our students outside the classroom. Tickets for this event are $25/person or $200 for a table of 8. The event is being sponsored by Irving Oil and will include a wonderful buffet meal ... Read More
  • S. Malachy's Reads 2014 - Celebrating Literacy Success
    ​ St. Malachy’s Memorial High School was proud to host award winning young adult fiction author Lissa Price on Tuesday April 29.  The entire school community read Lissa’s debut novel “Starters” during the month of April.  Lissa captivated our collective attention during a school wide assembly and then proceeded to meet with our student selection committee, sign books during the lunch hour and lead two workshops for avid readers and aspiring aut ... Read More
  • Education Centre Speak Out Showcase 2014
    ​Public Speaking is an important 21st Century skill, and we are so proud of our students who demonstrated this skill during this year’s school based and centre events. First place winners for Oratory, first and second place winners for Spoken Word and our Debate teams will attend the Provincial Event at St Thomas University on May 23rd, 2014. Congratulations to all students who participated in this year’s events.  A special thank you goes out t ... Read More
  • Drama Festival Plays at Hampton High
    The Hampton High School Theatre Company is busy preparing for the 2014 New Brunswick Provincial Drama Festival. Our two entries for this year are Ghosts and Memoria. Ghosts is a play about bullying, written and directed by grade 12 student Damon Gordon.  Memoria centers around a group of high school students who study the lives of the World War l soldiers whose names appear on the Cenotaph at Veteran's Park in Hampton. This piece is partly adapt ... Read More
  • New Brunswick Competitive Music Festival Award Recipients
    ​Each year, many school music teachers and students commit hours of personal time preparing to perform in the New Brunswick Competitive Music Festival in Saint John.  Each year, their efforts culminate in a 2-week blitz of musical activity.  All participants should be commended for their dedication and diligence, their commitment and courage and their willingness to share their personal musical story.   Here is a list of award recipients from ... Read More
  • Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Program
    ​As a Community Project, the students will be collecting used eye glasses in connection with the Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Program from May 5th to May 23rd. Once the eyeglasses are collected, they are sorted, cleaned and categorized for processing and sent to children and adults in developing countries to enjoy a better quality of life. You may send or drop off your used glasses at Westfield School. Thank you for helping students at Westfiel ... Read More
  • Hair Donation Campaign
    ​Hair Donation Campaign – On Wednesday, May 21st, Mrs. McKeown, grade 5 teacher, will have her hair cut along with students at a school assembly.  The non-profit organization, My Brother's Keeper, provides free wigs to Canadian children under 16 years of age suffering with cancer, through their Can Donate Hair Program. They accept a minimum hair donation of 8 inches including bleached, dyed and gray hair.  Hairdressers from the Cutting Edge in G ... Read More
  • Westfield Elementary School proudly presents “Treasure Island”
    ​Westfieldestfield Elementary School proudly presents “Treasure Island” on May 8th and 9th.  Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children and $10.00 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children).  Tickets can be ordered through students or purchased at the school office. ... Read More
  • Belleisle Regional High School Presents "The Sound of Music"
    ​Belleisle Regional High School presents the beloved musical “The Sound of Music” on May 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 PM in the school auditorium. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s score is still timeless after all these years. Come out and support this large cast who has put so much time into this wonderful production. All tickets are $10.00 and are available in the school library.   Submitted by: Stephen Wilson, Acting Vice-Principal, Belleisle Regional High ... Read More
  • Regional Scholastic 1/2-Price Book Sale
    Rothesay Elementary School will again host the regional Scholastic 1/2-Price Book Sale in the Gym on May 21, 22 and 23. A huge selection of titles will be available, all being sold at half-price! What a great way to add to your child’s home reading material! The Book Sale hours are: Wednesday, May 21 - 8:30 AM to 5 PM Thursday, May 22 - 8 AM to 8 PM Friday, May 23 - 8:30 AM to 4 PM We hope to see you there!   Submitted by: Nicole MacNe ... Read More
  • ​Support Marilee Price Benefit Concert
    She gives so much to her community. Let’s help while she beats this cancer! May 10th, 2014 7:00 – 9:00 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, NB   Adults - $25 Seniors & Students - $15 Children under 12 – Free Tickets available at the door Coffee house and 50/50 draw   Includes: Cantabile women’s choir, Classified Brass quintet, Forever Highland dance, Millidgeville North School children’s choir, O ... Read More
  • Reminder: No School Tomorrow - Friday, May 2 - for Students
    ​A reminder that there will be no school for all Anglophone School Districts students tomorrow - Friday, May 2.   ... Read More
  • New K-5 School In Quispamsis
    An exciting year is coming up for the Kennebecasis Valley school communities. The sign for the new school was erected on the Pettingill Road on the property of Quispamsis Middle School in January of 2013 by Department of Education and Early Childhood officials, the MLA, and special community guests.    Since that time, a committee  representing the District and the three elementary schools in the area (PSSC and a Principal representative) ha ... Read More
  • Port Days – Community Day in Support of PALS
    Event Title:   Port Days – Community Day in Support of PALSDate:  Sunday, June 8, 2014Time: 11 am – 3 pmLocation:  Marco Polo & Diamond Jubilee Cruise TerminalAddress: 111 Water Street, Saint John Details:   http://www.sjport.com/community-inclusion/community-day   Carnival atmosphere – right in Saint John’s front yard. Port Saint John’s fourth annual Community Day takes place on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the waterfront. Explore th ... Read More
  • Saint John Medical Society Third Annual Fitness Challenge
    May 5 – June 15, 2014 The Saint John Medical Society welcomes the Southern Anglophone School District in participating in our Annual Fitness Challenge. In 2013, your participation made the challenge a great success. Just as in past years, the challenge encourages participants to be physically active daily and eat an apple a day. Our hope is to encourage everyone to adopt these healthy lifestyle patterns in their daily routines.   There is ... Read More
  • Saint Rose School Presents the Wizard of Oz
    ​Come and walk the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Toto with Saint Rose School students on May 8th, 9th and 10th. Evening performances start at 6:30 pm and Saturday’s matinee is at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at the Main Office by calling 658-5364 for $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child or $15.00 for a family of five. Submitted by: Victoria Moseley, Principal, Saint Rose School   ... Read More
  • Hazen White/St. Francis becomes Licensed Preschool Facility
    When you visit the Polka-Dot room at Hazen White St. Francis School on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, it is a hub of activity.  That is because the school is running a preschool program for children who will be entering Kindergarten there next year.  Children attend this program, free of charge due to a generous grant which McInnes Cooper has made available to the school for the past three years.  Last spring, the school applied to be ... Read More
  • Princess Elizabeth Teacher Participates in Project Overseas
    ​ Angela deserves a pat on the back for being the successful candidate for the NBTA in Project Overseas. She will be one of 53 Canadian Teachers travelling overseas this summer. Her group of 4 teachers will be going to Bugosa, Uganda from July 6-26. Before leaving for Uganda she will be going to Ottawa for orientation and training. While in Uganda the emphases will be on literacy, numeracy, teaching strategies, classroom management, teaching En ... Read More
  • PJs for Patients
    ​Rothesay High and Rothesay Park working together to benefit others in memory of a remarkable student   Katelyn Robarts was a truly remarkable individual. While attending grade 6 at Rothesay Park School she was diagnosed with cancer. Kate attended school whenever she was able and when in treatment she was very diligent about completing assignments, volunteering, helping other patients and staying connected with her friends and family. While Ka ... Read More
  • Believe It and You Will See It
    April's Themes:• Goal setting, dreams • Hope, trust, faith The Anglophone South School District believes that if we commit to a goal we will ultimately find it because we’re more likely to strive for the results we desire – even in the face of naysayer’s and obstacles. A conscious effort to “believe it and then see it” can help us recognize the positive aspects in even the most impossible situations, no matter how small and seemingly insignifi ... Read More
  • Awareness Training Seminar
    ​April is Sexual Assault Awareness MonthThe Kennebecasis Regional Police Force and the KV Intimate Partner Violence Action Group are hosting a one day “Awareness Training Seminar”.When:   Wednesday, April 30, 2014Time:   9:00 AM – 4:00 PMWhere:   Fairvale Outing Association (8 River Road, Rothesay, NB) Registration Cost: Free – Lunch Provided Speakers include the Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Center, the Saint John Sexual Assault Nurse Exami ... Read More
  • ​Canada Day Volunteers Needed !
    In true Canadian spirit, celebrate the day with us! We are looking for Canada Day volunteers. Play an active role in bringing Canada’s Birthday celebration to Saint John – help give a party they will never forget! Come to an information session on either Wednesday, May 28 or Monday, June 2 at the Boys & Girls Club of Saint John 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP:   rcusacksjbgc@bellaliant.com or call 634-2011 ext.224  ... Read More
  • First Annual Scratch Programming K-8 Competition May 1st, 2014
    ​​First Annual Scratch Programming  K-8 Competition May 1st, 2014 The Department of Computer Science & Applied Statistics, UNB Saint John is organizing the first annual Scratch Programming Competition on Saturday May 10th, 2014. This competition is open to students up to grade 8. Level 1: up to grade 6 Level 2 Grade 7 and 8For more information see below or contact one of the ASD-S Technology MentorsRegister your School by April 28th:http://w ... Read More
  • High schools from across New Brunswick are invited to UNB Saint John's High School Programming Competition
    ​​2014 High School Programming Competition (Grade 10, 11, 12) at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John, on Saturday May 10, 2014.  New Brunswick High School Programming Competition brings talented students from high schools throughout the NB province to the UNBSJ campus every year. It is designed to provide a computer programming challenge for grade 10, 11, and 12 students. Contestants will test their computer programming skills and proble ... Read More
  • ​​3rd Annual Gabriel Kuling Fun Run
    Who: Everyone! Families are encouraged to participateWhat: 5K, 1K, and 500 m coursesWhen: Saturday, May 24th, 2014 – 10:00 amWhere: Fairvale Elementary SchoolCost: Adults $15, Students $5, Families $35Registration: call 847-6206, before April 25th.This will be a great opportunity to promote physical fitness while supporting a worthwhile cause. The Gabriel Kuling Fund provides tutoring to FES students who would not otherwise be able to access thi ... Read More
  • ​1st Annual Youth Arts Competition
    All students in Anglophone South School District are welcome to enter a CANADA DAY competition.  We want to see how you envision the Future for Canada, and welcome submissions in the following arts categories: DRAW IT / WRITE IT Draw It winner – 1 class with Mark Lavin (artist)   Write It winner – 1 class with Clyde Wray – poet, producer, playwright & director Entries will be judged on:  Originality, Vision & Imagination, Interpreta ... Read More
  • ​​Come and join us for the 10th Annual River Valley Rave Run
    Why:   To Help Support the PE Program  Where:  River Valley Middle SchoolWhen:   Saturday, May 31stTime:    11:00am     Main Event Run/Walk:   5Km         11:00am Kids LiveWell Run   400, 800m                  10:30am Registration:  Registration forms are available to print at here or pick one up at: River Valley Middle School   The Running Room   Alex Coffin’s Fitness Shop  Greenlee ShoeASD-S Staff and Student Team Competition: Top 3 ... Read More
  • Quispamsis Middle School Invites You to Dinner on April 26th
    Triple C, a group of students involved in promoting positive change in the world through volunteerism, is raising funds for the “We Create Change” campaign. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnqecT1KlfYAs part of our efforts to raise funds for this cause, we have teamed up with Boston Pizza in Saint John on April 26th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Our students will help the servers during that time period and in exchange, receive 10% from the total of all ... Read More
  • Elementary Drama Festival a Great Success
    ​Congratulations are extended to the students and the teachers involved in last week’s Elementary Drama Festival, held at Fundy High.  Nine plays from 8 schools were presented over the 2-day festival.  Even with poor weather on Wednesday, the Festival ran smoothly.  This was in large part due to the numerous volunteers from Fundy High and District Office who generously and graciously gave of their time and energy.All of the plays were wonderful! ... Read More
  • Bayside Middle School Presents: Annie Jr.
    ​The story of Little Orphan Annie will be performed by our talented Bayside Students.   Dates: May 8th and 9th at 7:00 pm Saturday May 10th Matinee at 2:00pm Tickets: $5 Tickets available in advance at Bayside Middle School Office and at the door. Tickets are numbered for assigned seating.   Submitted by: Sharon Lucy, Bayside Middle School   ... Read More
  • Harbour View Senior Band Concert - April 27th
    ​The Harbour View High School Senior Concert Band will be joining forces with the 3rd Field Artillery Band for a concert on Sunday, April 27th at 7pm in the Harbour View High School Auditorium. The program will feature an eclectic variety of concert band music. From standard concert band repertoire, to Marches, to World Music, to Pop...this concert will have something for everyone! Come on out for a great night of concert band music! Admission i ... Read More
  • Phase One of Rollout for Redesigned Website
    ​Today we launched the first phase of the rollout for our newly redesigned website.  The 300 plus survey responses we received earlier in the new year, provided the vision for this redesign.    Features of the first phase include: clean and responsive web design for viewing on a range of devices including mobile launch of key pages as determined by stakeholders in survey results including Schools, News, Calendars, Employment and Contact. s ... Read More
  • New Integrated Service Delivery Brochure for Parents
    ​ Please take a moment to view the following digital brochure on Program Information for Parents and Gaurdians produced by Intergrated Service Delivery for Children and Youth. ISD ENGLISH PARENT BROCHURE.pdf ... Read More
  • Congratulations to Michael Wilson!
    ​Congratulations to Michael Wilson, Principal of St. Patrick’s Elementary School in the Saint John Education Centre on being named one of “Canada’s Outstanding Principals” by the Learning Partnership at a recent celebration in Toronto. Forty Canadian Principals were honored and Mr. Wilson was one of two NB recipients.  Recipients participated in one week of leadership training at the Rotman School of Management.   Mr. Wilson joins two other curr ... Read More
  • Official Opening of Kennebecasis Park Elementary School
      The new Kennebecasis Park Elementary School in the Hampton Education Centre was officially opened by the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Marie Claude Blais. Assisting the Minister is Minister of Health and local MLA Ted Flemming, Principal Sharon McCracken and students from the school. Members of the DEC, the PSSC and District Office were in attendance. Students performed musical selections and tours of the lovely faci ... Read More
 

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