Communication

SchoolsPlus is here to support you

SchoolsPlus is here to support you

SchoolsPlus is a confidential, free service available in every school in Nova Scotia. Our goal is to build positive relationships between families, schools, and communities. 

Important Dates for December

Important dates to remember in December

December 10: International Human Rights Day 
December 14: First day of Hanukkah 
December 19: Last day of school for students before holiday break

AI and your child's learning

AI and your child's learning

HRCE teachers and staff are introducing students to artificial intelligence (AI) in safe and meaningful ways that build awareness, creativity, and critical thinking.

Hungry for something fun? Check out the Nova Scotia school lunch cookbook!

Hungry for something fun? Check out the Nova Scotia school lunch cookbook!

Hungry for something fun? Get cooking with the new cookbook What’s for Lunch? Nova Scotia Recipes to Cook and Enjoy Together, a joyful collection of most-loved recipes from school food programs.

Planning for Inclement Weather

Planning for Inclement Weather

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

November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week

November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week provides an important opportunity to strengthen understanding and respect for the transgender community, to encourage inclusivity in our schools and to promote safe environments where all students feel valued and supported.

November 11 is Remembrance Day

November 11 is Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day holds an important place in our schools as it provides a meaningful opportunity for our students to learn about the sacrifices made by veterans and all those who have served in times of conflict.

November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day

Indigenous Veterans Day is an important occasion to honour the sacrifices and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.

October is Canadian Library Month

October is Canadian Library Month

October is Canadian Library Month, a time to celebrate our wonderful libraries and the Library Support Specialists who support our students. The third Friday of the month is Canadian Library Workers Day and the fourth Monday is Canadian School Library Day.