Sackville Heights Junior High

February 9th, 2024

We would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship”.

We also acknowledge that people of African ancestry have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years.

Our Sacred Teaching for today is Love:
Love is a force that is undeniable. With love all things are possible. It is everyone’s right to have and experience it.

This is Week 2 Today is Friday, February 9th.

Today’s person of Black Excellence was an anti-apartheid activist who was convicted of sabotage by the courts and was sent to jail for 27 years. Nelson Mandela

All cast members for the Dessert Theatre are asked to pick up their contracts in the Learning Centre. They must be returned to Ms. Legge in the Learning Centre ASAP.

Art club today during first and second lunch in the library. New members are always welcome.

Boys Basketball Practice Monday Morning 7AM. Last practice before our semi-final game.

Attention all grade 7 and 8 ski trip attendees.  Ski groups and bus lists have been posted on the bulletin board outside the gym.  Please check that your info is correct and let Ms. Fisher or Mr. DeMone know if changes need to be made.  We will not be making any changes to groups or buses based on student requests.    

Are you a Grades 7 or 8 female identifying students interested in Engineering? If so, you are invited to participate in a hands-on engineering experience hosted by the Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering and Engineers Nova Scotia on Thursday February 22 from 9am to 2:30pm at the Sexton Campus in Halifax. Activities will focus on STEM Challenges as hands-on activities as well as a Sexton campus tour. If you are interested in participating, please see Ms. Finn or Ms. Oldford today for more information. Deadline to register is Tuesday.

Have a Fabulous Friday SHJH!