School Opening

The Halifax Regional School Board (HRSB) is pleased to welcome all students back to school on Thursday, September 2, 2010 with the exception of students attending Waverley Memorial Elementary who will start school on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

The HRSB has received a number of questions about the opening of school given the unseasonably warm temperatures and high humidity. The decision to close schools rests with the school board although we have consulted with both the Department of Education (DOE) and health officials on possible precautions to take given the current weather conditions.

At this time there is no province-wide advice or directive to close schools. As a result, HRSB schools will be open on Thursday. Parents and guardians are always advised to use discretion when sending their children to school.

School principals have been advised to consider ways to increase ventilation and ensure that students and staff stay well hydrated, and in the shade during breaks.

For the Department of Health Promotion and Protection’s list of precautions to minimize risk in the heat, click here.

Stand Up Against Bullying Day
is Sept. 9. How will YOU Stand Up?

Bullying hurts everyone – but we can all be part of the healing! On Thursday, September 9th, students and teachers across the Halifax Regional School Board will Stand Up Against Bullying by participating in a variety of school-based activities. If your school is looking for activity suggestions, please click here.

Superintendent's Awards of Excellence 2010

The first annual Superintendent’s Awards of Excellence were handed out this week by Superintendent Carole Olsen.

Recipients are (L-R): Richard Derible, Excellence in Leadership Award; Lisa Sutherland, Excellent Support Staff Award; Superintendent Carole Olsen; Melanie Kennedy, Award of Excellence in Teaching; and Peggy Deschambault (in absentia), Excellence in Leadership Award. 

Congratulations to all of the recipients and nominees! Thank you for your outstanding contribution to students in the Halifax Regional School Board and for furthering our vision that every student can learn and every school will improve.

To learn more about the Superintendent's Awards of Excellence and this year's winners, click here.

To see more recent events, click here.

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