School's In Podcast

Hosts Candace Purcell and Kyla Coughlan interview the new administration at Blackville School, Principal Mr. Rodney Buggie and Vice-Principal Ms. Pam Underhill. The school's new guidance counsellor Keri-Ann Sturgeon is also interviewed.

Viewpoint

Elementary students share their opinions of the new playground equipment and what they like best.

 

Back to School Bash!

On Friday, September 20, 2013, the Blackville Home and School committee organized a weekend jam packed with activities for students of all ages. The event was kicked off with a movie night on Friday, which had a fantastic turnout. Elementary students had watched the movie, “Epic,” and forty middle and high school students had come out to watch the film “Now You See Me.”

The festivities had continued onto Saturday, when there was a yard sale in the open area from eight to twelve. At the barbecue, popcorn and cotton candy was sold, and people
were also able to get henna tattoos or have their face painted. In the afternoon, the carnival had started on the soccer field where everyone could participate in an abundance of activities. Of the games, it was evident that the fan favourites had been the jumping castle and the dunk tank.  

The “Back to School Bash” was made possible by the Home and School Committee, as well as a number of dedicated volunteers. The event was a complete success, and the $1,985.00 raised will gotowards the upcoming purchase of a floor cover for the new gym floor. The Home and School Association would like to give a big thanks to everyone who came out to support BHS.

           

People's Picks

Blackville School Staff of the Week:

Andrea Donahue was selected Blackville School's

Staff of the Week. She was chosen because of her
amazing decorating skills. She currently decorated the office with a fall season theme. Andrea is known as one of Blackville School's educational assistants. We asked Andrea what she liked best about her job. She replied saying, " My favourite part of my job is working with the students/staff and seeing the students happy".

Teacher of the Week:

Mrs. Melanie Sobey was selected as Blackville School's teacher of the week. Mrs. Sobey currently is teaching in  elementary, grade 2. She is very kind to her students. She also takes interest in her students and their work. We asked Mrs. Sobey what she likes the best about her teaching job. She told us, "What I like best about my teaching job is working with the students and getting to see their eyes light up when they learn something new". We also asked what she likes to do in her spare time and she said, "Spending time with my family and reading books."


High School Student of the Week:

High School Student of the Week is Sarah Jardine. Sarah is a student at Blackville School that is currently in grade 9. She was chosen as student of the week by Mrs. Trudy Underhill. Mrs. Underhill said, "Sarah works extra hard in class and in flex class. She also has a great personality."

Athletes Of the Week

High School Male Athlete
Dylan Storey
 "He played a real good game against the Stanley Blue Devils, he has been working very hard in practices and his game has improved," said Coach Rodney Buggie. Dylan plays defence for the Golden Eagles and outside of school he enjoys playing many other sports.








High School Female Athlete
Kendra Underhill
 "She played exceptionally well throughout the beginning of this season, and she scored their only goal so far," said Coach Rhonda Vickers. Kendra plays striker for the Golden Eagles and outside of school she loves to hang out with her friends and play sports.







Elementry Blue Soccer Athlete
William Schofield
 "This season he has scored six goals and played very well offensively and defensively," said Coach Brandon Ryan. William's favourite position to play is center and outside of school he loves to play hockey.




Elementary Gold Soccer Athlete
Preston Gillespie
"He is a hard worker and a great team player," said Coach Holly McEvoy. Preston's favourite position to play in soccer is forward and outside of school he enjoys playing hockey and road hockey.