Communication

October 20-24 is School Bus Safety Week

October 20-24 is School Bus Safety Week

Student safety is a shared responsibility! During School Bus Safety Week, everyone can work together to ensure the safety of students on and around the school bus.

Did you know that HRCE has more than 33,000 students who ride the school bus every day? 

Welcome to October

Welcome to October

October is Mi'kmaq History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Mi'kmaq people. In our schools, we can honour this month by incorporating Mi'kmaq stories, traditions and teachings into our curriculum.

October 1 is Treaty Day

October 1 is Treaty Day

Celebrating and recognizing Treaty Day is an important way we can strengthen understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures and histories. It highlights the significance of treaties as living agreements that shape relationships between Indigenous peoples and the government.

Using BusPlanner

Using BusPlanner

Everything you need to know about student transportation including eligibility, stop times and stop locations can be found on BusPlanner.

Join us in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Join us in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year on September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who didn't return from residential schools, as well as survivors, their families, and communities.   

Dates

Important Dates for September

Important dates to remember in September:   

"Back to school" written on a chalk board

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!

Families,

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We hope you are as excited as we are for the learning ahead.

Supporting Literacy during the Summer

Tips to support reading and writing at home  

Tick Aware

Tick Aware

Be tick aware 

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