News 
Fri Feb 10, 2012
NOTICE: All School Activities Cancelled this Weekend
Due to the approaching weather system, all School District 2 events, community use and rentals will be cancelled on Saturday February 11th and Sunday February 12th. All activities planned for these two days will have to be rescheduled.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
District Chess Tournament Rescheduled
The annual School District 2 chess tournament "Chess Challenge 2012" has been rescheduled to
Saturday, February 25th.
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Bernice MacNaughton High School Cafeteria
The tournament is open to all students in K – 12, chosen by their District 2 schools.
Tournament officials are expecting approximately 150 participants. Medals will be presented as each grade finishes.
This will be a Qualifying Tournament for the New Brunswick Provincial Championship to be held on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at Balmoral, NB.
For information, please contact: Bruce Ryan, District 2 Office, 856-3222
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Lou MacNarin Literacy Initiative
On Friday, February 24th at 2:45, Lou MacNarin School will launch a very special early literacy initiative for families in the Lou MacNarin community. "The Imagination Library" helps communities provide high-quality books to inspire a love of reading in very young children and promotes a love of reading that sets the stage for school readiness. For more information, please contact Mrs Heather Deware (principal) at 856-3411.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Help Grade 8 Class Win a Trip to Banff!
Mister Stewart's Grade 8 class at Marshview Middle School in Sackville has recently completed a short film for the My Parks Pass competition being sponsored by Parks Canada. The film is entitled "L'Histoire de Belle" and features stop motion animation and three languages. The subject is the Battle of Fort Beausejour. To see the film, go to www.myparkspass.ca/video-gallery and look for L'Histoire de Belle. This is the only District 2 entry in this national contest!
The prize in this competition is a class trip to Banff National Park. National voting for the shortlist begins on Wednesday, February 1st and the class is asking for your help. You can vote once each day from any computer. If you have more than one computer or mobile device, you can vote more than once. You can vote everyday. Go to www.myparkspass.ca to vote.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Local Illustrator Visits Salisbury Elementary
Salisbury Elementary School welcomed Jennifer Aikman-Smith to our school Friday, February 10th. All classes enjoyed a forty minute presentation by this local illustrator. Jennifer used drawing to spark the imagination and creativity of the students. Come back anytime Jennifer!
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Shediac Cape Celebrates Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Shediac Cape School Teachers and staff will be celebrating Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (Feb.13th - 17th). We are very honoured and proud that we have a very supportive Home and School Executive along with wonderful parent volunteers who want to recognize and show their appreciation for all that Teachers\Staff do for their children. It is always an enjoyable week, one that everyone looks forward to and there are always goodies and surprises every single day! There are even some healthy competitions organized for the staff. A very special thank you to our Parents for making us feel so appreciated! For more information, please contact Debby Evans, Principal of Shediac Cape School.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Forest Glen News
Forest Glen School has been awarded the Elementary/Jr. High School Gold Recognition Award from Physical & Health Education Canada. This Recognition Award Program (RAP) identifies, recognizes and encourages excellence in school physical education programs. Forest Glen was chosen for this prestigious award because it is a school that is committed to Quality Daily Physical Education (QDPE) and has a Quality Physical Education (QPE) philosophy. Students receive instruction from a Physical Education specialist for an average of 100 minutes per week along with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of daily activities, a morning walking program for students and parents, noon hour and after school intramural programs, a student leadership program, all of which contribute to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
On Thursdays, Mrs. Carol Murphy, our Community of Schools Co-ordinator joins Forest Glen students during the noon hour with an exciting enrichment opportunity for students. “Destination Imagination” instant challenges are open to students in grades 3 and 4 who enjoy a creative challenge mixed with a creative presentation, all within a 5 minute time limit! This activity will run from January 26th until March Break.
Students at Forest Glen had a short assembly to introduce the children to the "Milk Bags for Haiti" campaign. For the remainder of the year, our school community will be collecting milk bags which will be used to make mats and other useful items for the people in Haiti. If your family purchases milk in bags, please save the outer bag and send it to the school. The bags will be sent to Haiti along with scissors and crochet hooks. People in Haiti will be trained how to make the mats, slippers, carrying bags and other items. This could be the foundation of a small business for them, making much-needed items for the people still living in tent villages.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Renowned Mathematician Visits District 2
Renowned mathematician John Mighton spent the day in District 2 on Thursday February 9th working with district staff. Dr. Mighton is the founder of JUMP Math – a system he developed for teaching and learning Math. He is also an award-winning author and playwright. His first book, The Myth of Ability: Nurturing Mathematical talent in Every Child, was a national bestseller. His current book, The End of Ignorance draws on his work with thousands of students, and the subsequent success they have experienced in their learning.
Dr. Mighton will present at Mount Allison University on Friday February 10th at the Crabtree Auditorium at 7 PM, as part of their Year of Science and Discovery. Mount Allison welcomes everyone to this presentation.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Friends of the Trojans Dinner, Auction and Dance
The 17th Annual Friends of the Trojans Dinner, Auction and Dance will be held on Saturday February 25th at the HTHS gym. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, Silent Auction at 6:45 PM, Auction at 7:15 PM and Dance at 9:30 PM. Money raised goes towards bursaries and a variety of student activities that would not be possible without this funding and your help.
Tickets for the Auction are only $15.00 each and can be obtained from the Office at the School, a student, or by calling Karen Foster, 384-4951 (h) or email karenfos5@hotmail.com or Karen.foster@nbed.nb.ca or see Janice at the office.
Visit the HTHS website for more information.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Gunningsville News
The Young Naturists' club meets bi-weekly at Gunningsville School, learning about the environment, sustainability, local flora and fauna and as well, they work on projects to help the environment locally. This group is led by parent volunteer Cheryl Thomas and teacher Beth West.
Students in K-5 are loving the after school program Mad Science.
Our Grade 3s are keeping extra active through Power Hour, a noon time activity program delivered at our school by the Riverview Boys' and Girls' Club. The club is also kind enough to run our daily breakfast program. Our community partnership with the Boys' and Girls' Club greatly enhances student activities and learning at our school.
Weekly intra-murals occur for each grade level at lunchtime thanks to Mr. Godbout.
Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Kieley are busy with the writing enrichment program Ryan Gunn Write for Fun. Students are working on writing and publishing their own story.
Ms. Marrie, Ms. Bannister and Mrs. Wilson (grade 1 Team) have begun a reading enrichment program, Hackmatack. Almost every student in grades 4 and 5 are involved!
Gunningsville School is very pleased to once again have the ELF (English Language Friends) program starting this week. Trained volunteers from the community read two days a week for 12 weeks, one on one, with a selected grade 2 student. We are very fortunate to have retired teachers coming and sharing their expertise in this volunteer program!
The week of February 13 to 17 is "Random acts of Kindness" week at Gunningsville School. Students are encouraged to do random acts of kindness towards others, and we have a daily theme for the week.
That week is also staff appreciation week. Our amazing Home and School and parents have been busy organizing wonderful things for the staff to say "thank you" for all their hard work and dedication to our students.
Fri Feb 10, 2012
Cure on the Court
The Moncton Miracles basketball team is asking for your support as they host the 'Cure on the Court' game on February 14th.
Throughout the game there will be a raffle for many prizes including: chocolate baskets, photography session with Tanya Everett, signed Miracles pink shooting shirts, and so much more!
Proceeds raised throughout the game will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Atlantic and Ontario Regions.
Don't forget to wear PINK to show your support!
Moncton Miracles vs. Summerside Storm, Tuesday February 14th. Tip off at 7pm at the Moncton Coliseum.
Contact: Norval McConnell (Manager of Community and Player Initiatives) 506-204-7841
Thu Feb 9, 2012
Hockey Day in Canada celebrated at CRHS and HES
To celebrate National Hockey Day in Canada as well as promoting literacy, we began a few years ago coordinating a day when the local community hockey players, who are students in our school, would read a book to an elementary school hockey player as well as play a pick up game. As the elementary students look up to our senior students; it is our hope that we can foster a positive relationship between reading and sports as well as being role models to others.
Hockey players at Caledonia Regional High School were paired with hockey players from Hillsborough Elementary School for a fun-filled literacy activity. With the help of librarian, Kate Hanson, students at HES chose books to read to hockey players from CRHS. This event was held in honour of Hockey Day in Canada celebrations which are happening Feb. 11th from Canadian coast to coast. The event was a fantastic promotion of literacy and ended with a friendly game of floor hockey organized by Phys. Ed teacher Leah Williams. Vice Principal, Barry Snider, wore the stripes as referee. Although some calls were questionable, we had a great time!
Wed Feb 8, 2012
50th Anniversary HTHS Teacher's Variety Show
On Saturday night, February 18th, 44 years of tradition will be celebrated in the Owen Fraser Auditorium at Harrison Trimble High School with a special evening version of the famous HTHS Teacher’s Variety Show. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the school, former and current teachers are gathering to perform in an adults-only evening of hilarity, re-creating most of the classic acts that have entertained students for decades.
Wed Feb 8, 2012
Hillsborough Elementary Breakfast Program Donation
Hillsborough Elementary recently received a generous donation of $1000 for their breakfast program from TransAlta, Vestas Wind Technology & Irving Equipment. With the money the school will be able to continue to offer a healthy choice to their students each morning.
Wed Feb 8, 2012
Education Minister Visits Site of New Riverview School
Education Minister Jody Carr with MLAs Wayne Steeves and Sherri Wilson visit the site of the new Riverview School.
Fri Feb 3, 2012
School Websites Available
School websites are back online.
Fri Feb 3, 2012
A Message from the Superintendent
During the month of February, the New Brunswick Home and School Association celebrates Staff Appreciation Week. As Superintendent of District 2, it is my privilege, each day, to work with dedicated educators and support service staff in our schools, on our buses and in our district office. Teaching and learning happens in our classrooms because of this great team. We know that the heart of education is really in the quality of the people who dedicate their lives to caring for our students. I know that there are many, many acts of kindness everyday that impact the lives of our students.
Thank you to everyone who works with us in District 2.
Sincerely,
Karen Branscombe, Superintendent
Fri Feb 3, 2012
Northrop Frye School Supports the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation
The students of Northrop Frye School recently took part in several fundraising activities to support Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation. Activities included hat day, pyjama day, crazy hair day, inside out or backwards day, twin day and a guess the number of jelly beans contest. Northrop Frye school raised $1207.35 for this great cause. Thank you to all those who helped make this fundraiser a success!
News Clip 1 (mp3) | News Clip 2 (mp3)
Thu Feb 2, 2012
Artist in Residency School Program at JMA Armstrong High School
JMA Armstrong High school will begin an Artist-in-Residency with Photographer Kyle Cunjak starting in February titled, “Creative Thinking through Photography.” JMA is in the unique position to have a working darkroom. However, few students have had the opportunity to learn how to use it as a creative outlet. Through the Artist-in-Residency Schools program, made possible through a grant given by the Government of New Brunswick, Cunjak will be working with Visual Arts High School students from grade 9 to grade 12. He will introduce students to the basics of photography through the examination of the impact of light and the creative possibilities of photography through the use of darkroom techniques using pinhole cameras. The project will involve students examining their surroundings through the camera’s lens and its artistic qualities. The projects will come to a conclusion at the end of March.
For more information contact: Caroline Humar-Barrett, Art Specialist, JMA Armstrong High School (506) 372-3210
Thu Feb 2, 2012
Shediac Cape Teacher Wins National Recognition Certificate
Shediac Cape School is very pleased to announce that one of our own Resource Teachers, Ginette Fairweather was nominated and won a National Recognition Certificate for inclusion in education by the Canadian Association for Community Living. Ginette is being recognized for all her hard work in developing and designing learning environments in classrooms, with programs and for activities, so that all of our students learn and participate together. It is her belief that all students have value and can best learn in regular classrooms alongside students their own age. Ginette is also instrumental in developing positive relationships and mutual respect between all of our students. Ginette will be receiving her National Recognition Certificate at a very special ceremony in Fredericton on the 16th of this month. Special guests and the media will be in attendance as well. Shediac Cape School's staff is very proud of Ginette and we want to congratulate her on receiving such a prestigious award!
Wed Feb 1, 2012
District Chess Tournament
School District 2 will be holding its annual District Chess Tournament "Chess Challenge 2012" on Saturday, February 11. (Snow Date February 25)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Bernice MacNaughton High School Cafeteria
The tournament is open to all students in K – 12, chosen by their District 2 schools.
Tournament officials are expecting approximately 150 participants. Medals will be presented as each grade finishes.
This will be a Qualifying Tournament for the New Brunswick Provincial Championship to be held on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at Balmoral, NB.
For information, please contact: Bruce Ryan, District 2 Office, 856-3222
Wed Feb 1, 2012
Letter to Education Minister re: Proposed Restructuring of District's, DEC's and Subdistricts
Wed Feb 1, 2012
Early Years Assessments for Wednesday February 1st ONLY
The Early Years Assessments (EYE-DA) scheduled for today (Wed Feb 1) at Salem, Hillsborough, Forest Glen, Arnold H. MacLeod and Queen Elizabeth Schools will now be held on Monday Feb. 6th. The times scheduled will remain the same. If you have any questions please contact Lorraine Kennedy, Transition to School at 856-3802.
Tue Jan 31, 2012
My Parks Pass Canada Competition
Mister Stewart's Grade 8 class at Marshview Middle School in Sackville has recently completed a short film for the My Parks Pass competition being sponsored by Parks Canada. The film is entitled "L'Histoire de Belle" and features stop motion animation and three languages. The subject is the Battle of Fort Beausejour. To see the film, go to www.myparkspass.ca/video-gallery and look for L'Histoire de Belle. This is the only District 2 entry in this national contest!
The prize in this competition is a class trip to Banff National Park. National voting for the shortlist begins on Wednesday, February 1st and the class is asking for your help. You can vote once each day from any computer. If you have more than one computer or mobile device, you can vote more than once. You can vote everyday. Go to www.myparkspass.ca to vote.
Tue Jan 31, 2012
BCCSC Winter Camp Students Arrive in Salisbury
Seventeen students with their teacher from China are visiting J.M.A. Armstrong High School in Salisbury. This program will provide both the visitors and the host families with an enriching cultural experience through school organized and family activities.
Fri Jan 27, 2012
Literacy Day at Dorchester School
Dorchester School held their own Literacy Day on Friday, Jan. 27. Special guests included AIL representatives and members of the Shepody Chapter IODE. Mrs. Berry coordinated Literacy Stations and the library hosted a book swap where students traded in their books for new-to them books. With school closures at noon, Staff and students were thrilled they were able to get the morning in under their Literacy plans.
Fri Jan 27, 2012
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a National Movement started by two teenage boys in Nova Scotia, proof positive that our youth 'can be the change they want to see'
Bullying is not only a problem in our schools but in our workplaces and our homes. On Feb 29th please join the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Brunswick as we wear pink; stating we believe in a province that values caring, empathy and positive relationships.
Last year New Brunswickers covered the province in more than 7500 Pink Shirts, held rallies and signed pledges. What will you do on Feb 29th?
Help cover the province in pink go to www.bgccharlottecounty.com/cart.php to order your 2012 Pink Shirt.
Fri Jan 27, 2012
Lou MacNarin School Fundraiser
Next week, at Lou MacNarin School, students will be fundraising for the FRIENDS OF THE MONCTON HOSPITAL. On Wednesday, there will be a hat day ($1.00) and from Monday to Friday, we will be selling tickets ($1.00 each) on a draw to win paintings made by our very own art teacher, Mr. Reardon. Again all proceeds go to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital. For more information, please contact Mrs Heather Deware at 856-3411.
Fri Jan 27, 2012
Cancellation: Imagination Library Event at Lou MacNarin
Cancellation: Please note that due to the early school closure and weather warnings, the launch of the Imagination Library at Lou MacNarin School has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Thu Jan 26, 2012
Exam Notice
In the event of school closure due to weather conditions, exams will move to Monday with only one turnaround day. Classes will still resume Wednesday.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
Queen Elizabeth School Thanks Aliant Pioneers
Queen Elizabeth School sends a big thank you to Aliant Pioneers for the generous donation of dictionaries. Mrs. McLaughlin's grade 4 class will be using the dictionaries as they work to develop their reading and writing skills.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
Queen Elizabeth School Celebrates Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day is an annual event that takes place every January to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together, and to encourage Canadians to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity as a family every day. This year at Queen Elizabeth School, we will be celebrating it on Wednesday, January 25th and we are inviting families of our K-2 classes to attend our Family Picnic in the gymnasium of our school from 11:00 – 12noon. Parents are asked to bring books, blankets and food from home. Please be advised that grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. are also permitted and encouraged to attend even if parents are unable to. Any questions, please contact Chantal Frenette at 856-3447.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
The Imagination Library
"The Imagination Library" is celebrating Family Literacy Day in three local school communities. On Tuesday, January 24th, Hillsborough Librarian Barb Alcorn is a special guest reader at Hillsborough Elementary School at 12:45pm in the Music Room. Families and preschool aged children are welcome.
On Friday, January 27th, guest readers visit the kindergarten class at Port Elgin Regional school to read some of their favourite storybooks. Also on Friday, January 27th, Lou MacNarin School will be introducing the Imagination Library to their families with a special story time at 2:45pm, and a very special guest reader.
"The Imagination Library" is a family literacy program that provides pre-school children with a new, age-appropriate book every month—FREE! It is open to children aged birth to five and ensures that children have quality books to enjoy at home. "The Imagination Library" is made possible in South East New Brunswick through a partnership of School District 2 and the Moncton Regional Learning Council, and the generous support of local donors.
Friday, January 27th is Family Literacy Day. Many schools will be taking part in special activities during this week to celebrate. Visit the Family Literacy Day website to find information and many ways to celebrate this day at school and at home!
Fri Jan 20, 2012
Family Literacy Day at Shediac Cape
Shediac Cape School staff, students and the community will be celebrating Family Literacy Day on Friday, January 27th. From 9 - 9:40 am parents, guardians, grandparents and siblings are invited into the classrooms to engage in Literacy activities with their family members. At 9:55 we will be holding our Celebration of Learning assembly, which will highlight many of the areas of Literacy that we have been working on as a school. We will see students reading speeches, narratives, and cross curricular presentations. There will be digital storybooks, class presentations and even a special surprise or two. We are so proud of our students and this is a wonderful opportunity for family members to be able to share in the excitement as we celebrate Literacy!
Fri Jan 20, 2012
Gunningsville Gazette
On Friday, January 27, it will be Family Literacy Day. At Gunningsville School, students can dress as their favourite literary character for the literacy block. Also, we'll be holding a book swap that day as well. Students can bring in books they wish to trade (4 maximum). It's a great way to get new reading material!
We are extending an invitation to grandparents that day to come and join in the fun by coming to their grandchild's class and read with them. Grandparents (or another family member if a grandparent is not available) are invited to come in for 9:30 am to read with their grandchild.
Mad Science is coming back to Gunningsville starting February 2.
The Moncton Miracles, the new local professional team in the National Basketball League of Canada, are excited and pleased to invite Gunningsville to our game on Monday, February 6th at 7:00 pm at the Moncton Coliseum. They will be playing the Quebec Kebs. Students from Gunningsville School can attend the game at no charge when in attendance with a paying adult (Ticket Cost for Adults is $10, less than the regular price). Coupons will be sent home with the students shortly. Sections #1 and #2 have been reserved. Contact Adam Rogerson at 856-3416.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
2012 Canada Poster Contest Challenge
Canadian Heritage is presenting the 2012 Canada Poster Contest Challenge with great prizes to be won. Students ages 5-18 are invited to submit a poster that shows their pride in our country. This year’s theme is inspired by the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812; The Fight for Canada. Submission deadline is March 9th, 2012. For more information or to request a brochure visit www.posterchallenge.pch.gc.ca or call 1-866-811-0055.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
Literacy Lunch
Beaverbrook School is hosting a picnic style Literacy Lunch on January 27th. Parents of students in grades kindergarten to grade 4 are invited to join teachers and students for lunch provided by the culinary students at NBCC. After their "picnic" parents will be able to visit with their children's teacher and learn about literacy activities they can do with their children at home.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
Brown Bag Lunch for Family Literacy Day
West Riverview Elementary School will be celebrating Family Literacy Day with a Brown Bag Lunch event on Friday, January 27th. During lunch time, families are invited to bring their brown bag lunches to school, find a spot anywhere in the school to have their picnic, and eat and read with their child. We are looking forward to a wonderful Family Literacy Day!
Fri Jan 20, 2012
Please Vote for "L'Histoire de Belle"
Mister Stewart's Grade 8 class at Marshview Middle School in Sackville has recently completed a short film for the My Parks Pass competition being sponsored by Parks Canada. The film is entitled "L'Histoire de Belle" and features stop motion animation and three languages. The subject is the Battle of Fort Beausejour. To see the film, go to www.myparkspass.ca/video-gallery and look for L'Histoire de Belle. The prize in this competition is a class trip to Banff National Park. National voting for the shortlist begins on February 1st and the class is asking for your help. Go to myparkspass.ca to vote. Contact Douglas Stewart, 364-4086.
Fri Jan 20, 2012
DEC Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes for the November 15th District Education Council (DEC) session are now available.