News & Events

North Queens Active Living Coordinator

The North Queens Active Living Advisory Committee is hiring an Active Living Coordinator. The scope of this position is to support residents of North Queens in accessing public spaces, programs, and services to: foster active living, increase inclusion and access to recreation, and ensure provision of supportive physical and social environments that encourage participation in […]

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Extension of Expiry Dates on Test Kits

Please see the attached memo from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development with a clarification on the expiry dates for the test kits that have been distributed to students under the age of 12. Health Canada recently authorized a new extension to the shelf-life of these kits to 10 months beyond the original […]

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October Regional Update

Here’s our October Regional Update. Each month we share stories from our schools and how we are working on the priorities we’ve laid out for the year. It’s important to us that we continue to show you the work that’s happening inside our schools to support student achievement and well-being. Inside this month’s issue, you’ll […]

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Test to Protect Kids – Info on Rapid Home Tests

As we shared last week, to make testing more accessible, and to support early detection of COVID-19, Nova Scotia is introducing a take-home testing pilot program for families with children under the age of 12. Test kits will be distributed to students in this age group over the next few weeks. Please review this notice […]

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Provincial Proof of Vaccination Protocol

Dear school community, Thank you for your efforts to keep our communities and schools as safe as possible. On Monday, October 4, the Provincial Proof of Vaccination Protocol will be implemented in Nova Scotia. This protocol applies to school-related extracurricular events and activities that happen outside the regular school day, including sports. You may have […]

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