Communication

School Bus Safety Reminders

School Bus Safety Reminders

More than 33,000 HRCE students take the school bus. Making sure they have a safe and happy trip to and from school is very important to us. Please talk with your child about school bus safety on a regular basis.

March is Nutrition Month

March is Nutrition Month

Did you know? March is Nutrition Month! This year’s theme, Nourish to Flourish, highlights the important role that food has on our physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.  

Reminder: February 17 is Heritage Day

Reminder: February 17 is Heritage Day

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

Celebrate African Heritage Month 2025

Celebrate African Heritage Month 2025

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

February is Registration Month

February is Registration Month

Do you have a child who will be starting pre-primary or primary this fall? It’s time to register!  

Important Dates

Important Dates for January

  • January 2: Teacher Directed Day – First day of 2025 for staff 
  • January 3: First day of 2025 for students 
  • January 4: N
Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather

Important weather reminders 
 

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

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Awareness Week, observed in the second week of November, focuses on raising awareness about the issues facing transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.