Communication

This survey was shared with all families of grades 7-12 students on April 1, 2025.

Families,

We want to hear from you!

Recognizing and celebrating World Autism Awareness Day in our schools fosters inclusion, understanding, and support for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Here are important dates to note in HRCE’s calendar for April: 

Important dates 

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.

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.  

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.  

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

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

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