343 Park St., New Glasgow, NS B2H 6B2 Phone: 902-755-8180 Fax: 902-755-8185 Website: www.nnec.ccrsb.ca

Principal: Ann Findlay Vice Principals: Mark Arbuckle, Ryan Toner & John vanVulpen

NEWSLETTER

Calendar of Events

April 6th Summer St. Transitioning to the Communi-ty Dinner

April 7th Report Cards Home Today

April 12 International Food Night 6:30 pm Hosted by the NNEC Interact Club Tickets $15 Adults and $10 Students

April 14 Parent Teacher Visitation - 6 to 8 pm

April 15 NO SCHOOL - Staff PD in the morning Parent Teacher Visitation - 1 to 3 pm

April 26 Grade 8 Orientation 9:00 to 11:30 am

May 4th Scholars Banquet

May 5 MORE Run

May 16 NO SCHOOL - Staff PD

May 23 NO SCHOOL - Victoria Day

May 26th Student Dance 8:00 to 10:30 pm

June 7th Spring Concert 7:00 pm

June 8th Non Academic Awards Night

June 9th Safe Grad 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

June 20 to 24 Examinations

June 23 Graduation Prom

NO SCHOOL - Assessment & Evaluation June 27

Grad Breakfast 9:00 am

Grad Rehearsal 10:00 am at PC Wellness Centre

Graduation 7:00 pm at PC Wellness Centre

June 28 NO SCHOOL - Assessment & Evaluation

June 29 Last Day of School

Thursday, May 5

Run and Rallies All Day

Final Rally 2:30 pm @ NNEC

Reception 3:30 pm @ NNEC

Adam “JiJ” Paul We at North Nova Education Centre have suffered a loss

due to the sudden death of one of our students Adam JiJ

Paul on March 4th, 2016. Adam leaves behind many

friends among the students and staff of NNEC. He could

always be seen talking with students, sharing a story or

playing his guitar. He was a student who made his pres-

ence known throughout the school by sharing his sense of

humour and love of music.

Thank you to all who made donations to our school’s

Music Department in memory of Adam.

Regional Science Fair Congratulations to NNEC Grade 11 student Han-nah Parks who won several awards at the Chignec-to East Regional Science Fair on March 31st and has also been chosen as one of four students to represent our region at Canada Wide Science Fair at McGill University, Montreal in May.

Hannah has been awarded the following: St. F.X. Cash Prize for “The Best Application of Scientific Method”; Award of Excellence (Cash Prize and Plaque); Dalhousie Grade 11 & 12 Scholarship Bursary Award of $1500.00; Dalhousie Award for

4th Best Overall valued at $100 and a plaque.

Hannah will also have all expense paid trip to the Team NS Showcase Week-end at St. Mary’s University, Halifax from May 5th to 7th and the Canada Wide Science Fair at McGill University in Montreal from May 14h to 21st

343 Park St., New Glasgow, NS B2H 6B2 Phone: 902-755-8180 Fax: 902-755-8185 Website: www.nnec.ccrsb.ca

Principal: Ann Findlay Vice Principals: Mark Arbuckle, Ryan Toner & John vanVulpen

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2016 Europe Trip Forty two students and seven chaperones gathered at Stanfield International Airport (Halifax) on the night of Friday, March 11, to begin their fifteen day, four country odyssey that had been anticipated since October of 2014.

The first stop was London, England. High-lights of the two day tour of Europe’s largest city included the British Museum, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parlia-ment, Piccadilly Circus, London Tower, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and a flight on the London Eye. They also travelled west to Windor to visit Windsor Castle and the surround-ing grounds.

Next, the Eurostar Train took them under the English Channel to our second destination - Paris, France. Highlights of the three days in the “City of Light” included Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur, Centre George Pompidou, Louvre Mu-seum (featuring Mona Lisa), Champs-Elysses, and tour of the top of the Eiffel Tower.

They then boarded our bus for their next destination – Lucerne, Swit-zerland. Their high mountain hotel location provided spec-tacular views of the Alpine peaks that sur-rounded them. Highlights of Lucerne includ-ed Mount Rigi, The Lion Monu-ment, and the Kapellbrucke

covered bridge.

From Switzerland, they travelled to Flor-ence, Italy. While in the “Birthplace of the Renaissance” they visited the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vec-

chio Bridge.

Following their time in Switzerland, they board-ed a bus to Pisa, where they walked to the Field of Miracles. Highlights of this visit included tours of the Cathedral and Baptistry, and free time around the

Leaning Tower.

They were back on the bus the next morning for a drive south to their final destination – Rome, Italy. Along the way, they stopped at Assisi to visit the Basilica of St. Francis and explore the medieval town. Highlights of

their two days in the Eternal City (Rome) included Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Capi-toline Hill, the Forum, Colosse-um, Trevi Foun-tain, Pantheon and an evening opera/dinner

(featuring the Canadian opera singer Leonar-do).

They bussed over to Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, on their final day to tour the Vatican Museum. Highlights included the vast collection of art and sculptures, Sistine Chap-el, St Peter’s Basilica (outside only) and Piazza San Pietro.

They celebrated their last dinner in Rome with a tribute to our wonderful guide, Gwen, who showed them their destinations and kept everyone safe along the way.

The group started their trek home to Canada in the early hours of Friday, March 25.

We acknowledge that the world political cli-mate is rapidly changing, and feel fortunate to have been able to experience these destina-tions during times of growing uncertainty and unrest. Their travel company, EF Tours, kept everyone continually updated with regard to

security concerns. All of the guides and bus drivers consulted with their main guide throughout each day to ensure the group was not going into unsafe areas. Everyone felt safe and comfortable at each stop along the way.

On behalf of all of the students and chaper-ones, Mr. Pelerine would like to thank every-one who helped the group experience this once in a lifetime journey.

Finally, our tour director, Gwen, sends his heartfelt thanks to everyone for making his experi-ence a memora-ble one. This was his fifth tour with Gryphons!

Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 are reminded of the destination of the next trip, which will take place over the 2017 March Break – Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, China. Registration has been ongoing for this tour already. For more information see Mr. Pelerine.

343 Park St., New Glasgow, NS B2H 6B2 Phone: 902-755-8180 Fax: 902-755-8185 Website: www.nnec.ccrsb.ca

Principal: Ann Findlay Vice Principals: Mark Arbuckle, Ryan Toner & John vanVulpen

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Grade 8 Orientation Grade 8 students attending NNEC feeder schools will be at NNEC on April 26th. These students will be at the school from 9:00 to 11:30 am on that day. This day students will have a tour of the school, meet teachers and have time to find out about what NNEC has to offer. NNEC students are encouraged to extend a warm welcome during their visit.

Course Selection Student services personnel have met with NNEC students in grades 9 to 11 to review their course options for the 2016-17 school year. Students were provid-ed with a course description booklet and did on-line course selections. The booklet is also available in the student services section of the school website.

Career Exploration Program Our CEP is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Applications are available in the office! For more information you can contact Ms. Toner 755-8180 or check out CEP online at http://nnec.ccrsb.ca/.

Student Services Congratulations to Carleigh Halli-day for winning the East Coast Music Association student con-test award. Carleigh submitted a music video of her performance and won the top prize for Atlan-tic Canada. She will receive an all expense paid trip to the ECMS’s as well as a show case performance while there. Our school will be awarded $1000 prize for her accomplishment. Awesome work Carleigh!

Two new members of our senior concert band are recognized this month for their outstanding improvement, commitment and dedication. They are Katie Enfield (trumpet) and Adam MacDonald (Violin).

All bands and choirs are preparing for the upcoming music festival and their tour of Cape Breton next month. They will perform three shows while in Cape Breton and do a musical/cultural exchange with Eskasoni First Nations Community.

Music Report

NNEC Boys Hockey Win Provincial Title

After a weekend of competition the NNEC Boys Hockey Team finished the Provincial Championship with a perfect 5-0. On April 3rd, the team triumphed against Halifax West with a score of 4-0. Congratulations to all of the boys on the team as well as their coaches and parents who volunteer much of their time to the team. From tryouts to the championship title, your dedication has not gone unnoticed.

2016 Grad Fees - $75 Grad Fees may be paid by

cash, cheque or debit. All debit transactions take place in the main office.

Grad fee covers prom tickets (2), Safe Grad, Grad Breakfast,

Cap & Gown Rental etc.

343 Park St., New Glasgow, NS B2H 6B2 Phone: 902-755-8180 Fax: 902-755-8185 Website: www.nnec.ccrsb.ca

Principal: Ann Findlay Vice Principals: Mark Arbuckle, Ryan Toner & John vanVulpen

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important school information via e-mail please e-mail your

name, child’s name and grade to macgregordm@ccrsb.ca.

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SchoolsPlus at NNEC Girl Talk - Keep your eyes and ears open for a new lunch time group “Girl Talk”. This group is made possible through a partnership with Roots for Youth. There is still room so sign up today!

Park Bench Players will be coming in April for the grade 10’s with their the-atrical performance “With a Little Help From My Friends”. Park Bench Players are a theatre group of individuals who live with mental illness. They celebrate their gifts and talents in a theatrical presentation focused on educating what it’s like to live with mental illness.

There will be an evening performance on Wednesday, April 13th at NNEC. Doors open at 6:00 pm with show starting at 7:00 pm. Admission FREE but donations will be accepted at the door in support of the continued efforts of this message.

We will be at NNEC each week on Monday & Tuesday. Schools Plus also offers onsite Mental Health services for students with our Mental Health Clini-cian Dorrie Mosel, at this time please contact Roni or Kaylin to self refer for an appointment with Dorrie.

The Rotary Club of Westville Presents

Annual Auction

June 1, 2016 Westville Civic Gym

All new items for auctioning

Viewing 6:00 pm Auction

begins at 6:30 pm

Please come out and support our major fundraiser

Proceeds allow us to support many community groups

Refreshments available

SchoolsPlus Facilitator - Kaylin Comeau-Leil comeau-Leilk@ccrsb.ca or phone (902) 759-0649

SchoolsPlus Community Outreach - Roni Chaisson Phone (902) 759-9241

SchoolsPlus Clinician - Dorrie Mosel dorrie.mosel@nshealth.ca or phone (902) 759-2217

Adult Dance

“The Usual Suspects”

Saturday May 7, 2016

at

Northumberland Regional High School

8:00pm -midnight

Cost: $15.00 per person

Tickets available at Big Al’s, Pharmacy First. John’s Canteen, NRHS,

and Society Members

For more information: 902 485 6644 or 902 485 8358

Sponsored by NRHS Educational Society

Government ID’s on request

Check out our Website www.nnec.ccrsb.ca