A Busy Festive Season at Blackville School

Choir and Band Christmas Concert

As Christmas day approaches the Blackville School community held many different holiday events. One of the earliest events was the Choir and Band Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 8 in the school cafeteria. Click here for photos from the concert.

Students from K-5 held the "The Good Ole Country Christmas Special"  in the cafeteria on Wednesday December 16 and Thursday December 17.  The program featured Red Green, the Elementary Drama Club and the K-5 Christmas Singers. To see photos from this event, click here.

The Good Ole Country Christmas Special: Gift Wrap 101 

The High School Drama club held their play Santa-Napped on Thursday evening December 17.

The High School Student Council organized the Christmas Chaos Week (December 14-18). Throughout the week there were many activities played at lunch and each day was a different dress up day.

Monday was Red and Green, Tuesday was snow day, Wednesday was Ugly Christmas sweater day, Thursday was Santa's workshop day and Friday was PJ day.

Also on Friday the Student Council hosted a pancake breakfast for High School students and had karaoke for anyone who wanted to participate. Many of the students and teachers had a great time singing and dancing up on stage in the cafeteria. To see photos from the Christmas Chaos Week activities, click here.

Christmas Sock Hop

Elementary students from K-2 held a Christmas Sock Hop Friday afternoon, December 18. This was followed by a Christmas Sock Hop for Grade 3-5 students. For photos from the sock hops, click here.

The Middle School Formal was on Thursday December 10. To see photos from this event, click here.  The middle school students also had a pancake breakfast that week.

The High School Formal was on Friday December 4th. To see photos from the formal, click here.

Article by DeAnna Donovan
Photos by Jules Keenan, Robyn Stewart, Laura Jardine, Maria Williston, Kali Nicholson and Cassidy Jay

Blackville School Christmas Concert 2015

School's In Podcast for December 18

Hosts Dylan Keenan and Brooke Underhill shares news from Blackville School for the week of December 18, 2015. The "School's In" podcast can be heard on Life Radio on Friday evenings.

Christmas Colouring Contest Winners

Viewpoint: Christmas Formal

Elementary Christmas Colouring Contest Winners

Elementary Christmas Concert 2014

Elementary Christmas Concert 2014

KH & KN presenting their "Christmas Chant"

Blackville Elementary grades K to five had their annual Christmas Concert which was held in the cafeteria on December 16.

There was a huge turn out with many parents and people from the village who came to watch. MC's Jorja Donovan and Cohen Munn were a huge hit with their humour and great presentation of the classes from K to 5.

A majority of songs were sung including "Reindeer Love to Boogie" which was sung by KH and KN. Also 3TM did a great job with their song "Nuttin' for Christmas". Grade 1C sang "Reindeer Pokey" followed by Grade 3M singing "Feliz Navidad" and their intro saying "Merry Christmas" in different languages.

To view more pictures of the Elementary Christmas Concert click here!

By Ashton O'Donnell      
Photos by Jules Keenan

Band and Choir Night 2014

Elementary Choir 

Blackville School held their annual Band and Choir night. It took place in the school cafeteria on December 9.

The evening featured the Elementary Choir, School Girls Choir and the Blackville School Jazz Band/9T Band class. The MC's were Vice Principal Pamela Underhill and Principal Rodney Buggie.

Blackville School Girls Choir 

During the concert the audience heard "S.A.N.T.A" and "Ebenezer Scrooge" sung by the Elementary Choir, and "Carol of the Bells" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" from the School Girl's Choir.

The Blackville School Jazz Band/9T Band class played "Frosty the Snowman" and "Feliz Navidad." 

To view more pictures from Band and Choir night 2014 click here!

By Ashton O'Donnell
Photos by Noah Donovan

Upcoming Christmas Events

Christmas Chaos Week

December 15 to 19

Monday- Jersey Day

Tuesday- Toque Day

Wednesday- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Thursday- Greed & Red Day

Friday- PJ Day

Dates to Remember...

December 9th- Band & Choir Night

December 16th- Elementary Christmas Concert

December 19th- Last Day before Christmas Break

Movie Night: 

December 4th at Blackville School. 

Cost- $5- includes movie, popcorn, and kool-aid jammers, there will be extra kool-aid jammers for sale $1.00 each

6:00 to 7:15- grades K-4 Movie: Elf on the Shelf and Smurfs Christmas

7:30 to 9:00- grades 5-8 Movie: Home Alone

Elementary Christmas Concert: 

The Blackville School K-5 Christmas Program will be presented on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in the school cafeteria. There will be two performances of the program, the first at 9:00 a.m and the second at 10:30 a.m

Elementary Drama: 

Elementary Drama Production of "The Last Stop Before Christmas" will be at 6:00pm on Wednesday December 10th. Storm Date TBA. Admission- $3

Middle School Drama: is pleased to present their holiday production, "The Snow Show" on December 17, 7:30 pm at Blackville School. Tickets are $5

Christmas Dinners:

December 9th- Elementary Dinner $6 (storm date is December 10th)

December 10th- Middle School and High School $6.50 (storm date is December 11th)

Christmas Concert News:

Blackville School will be presenting its Choir and Band Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. (Storm Date- Wednesday, December 10/14) This concert will feature performances from the Blackville Elementary Choir, the Blackville School Jazz Band along with the grade 9T Instrumental class, and some vocal/instrumental solos and duets. Admission is at the door: adults $5.00   Students $2.00. Beverages, fudge, and tickets on a 50/50 draw will be available for sale at the canteen during the intermission. Choir and Band participants should be in the cafeteria on the night of the concert by 6:40 pm so they can tine and do a sound check. 

** December 15-19 students are encouraged to bring in winter clothing to their homeroom classes, if they can. All clothing will be donated to the local community outreach centre. 

On December 4th,  there will be a movie night here at the school
On December 5th, High School will be having their Christmas formal from 8:15 to 10:45 pm

On December 11th, Middle School will be having their Christmas formal

December 19th will be last day of classes for everyone, it will be a full day of classes!!

School Closure due to Weather:

Number for the weather line in 

Miramichi area is 778-SNOW (7669)

Blackville School Elementary Christmas Concert

School's In Podcast for December 20, 2013

Hosts Kyla Coughlan and Candace Purcell reflect on their experiences doing the "School's In" podcast and share some music from the Elementary Christmas Concert.

Dr. Funk's Christmas Explosion

Amelia Underhill and Jansen Sturgeon as competing Santas
 in Dr. Funk's Christmas Explosion.

The High School Drama Club performed the Christmas production, "Dr Funk's Christmas Explosion" on Thursday, December 19.

The production consisted of three short comedies. The audience enjoyed sweets and sandwiches between each skit.

The production, with a cast of ten students, was directed by Grade 12 student Candace Purcell.

Music in Memories Concert

Blackville School Senior Girls Choir at the Music
 in Memories Concert

The Music in Memories Concert was held at St. Bridget’s Church in Renous on Saturday, December 14. The concert featured many vocalists and musicians, such as Natalie Munn, Beverly Curtis, Ian Craig, and even Blackville School’s very own Girls’ and Elementary choirs.

The concert was well attended and enjoyed by all. Both performers and guests deemed the event a complete success. Guests were entertained by Christmas classics such as the serene “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” to more jolly tunes such as “Candy Cane Christmas,” which made the evening enjoyable for all who had attended.

The organizers wish to extend an appreciative thanks to all who came to be a part of such a special evening for our choirs and the other performers.

School's In Podcast for December 06

In this week's podcast, host Candace Purcell interviews Blackville School music teacher Cathy Frenette about the upcoming "Christmas Memories in Music" Concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, December 14 at Saint Bridget's Parish in Renous, New Brunswick. Check out the podcast for more details and you can also read this article.

Christmas Memories in Music

Choir students at Blackville School prepare for the
Christmas concert on December 17. 

This year, Blackville School Girls’ Choir, and the Blackville School Elementary Choir will be featured in the “Christmas Memories in Music.” This concert will take place on Saturday, December 14 at St. Bridget’s Church in Renous at 7:00 pm. 

Other featured musicians and musical groups consist of Ian Craig, St. Raphael’s Choir, Aaron and Hannah Johnston, and many more.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Blackville School, Circle K, or Renous Convenience. All proceeds will support the Blackville School Music program, and the Blackville School Breakfast program. Organizer are inviting everyone to come out for a great evening of Christmas music and show your support for community programs.

Article by Cassandra Waugh

Photo by Taylor Gillespie

Santa Visits Blackville School

Santa took some time out of his busy festive schedule to spread some holiday cheer at Blackville School on Friday morning, December 21.

Blackville School Elementary Christmas Concert

Students discuss what they like about the Christmas season

Bring in the season with lots of music from the Blackville choir

By Braden Coughlan

An Evening of Christmas Music to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the choir on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bridget’s Church in Renous.

This concert will feature performances by the Blackville School Girls’ Choir, the Blackville School Alumni Choir, the Blackville School Elementary Choir, St. Raphael’s Youth Choir, the Millerton Catholic Choir, St. Bridget’s Children’s Choir, Susan Butler, Jake Stewart, and various other vocal solos and duets.

Tickets can be purchased for $12 at the Blackville School office. Light refreshments will be served in the church basement.

All proceeds will be going towards the Blackville School Girl’s Choir for their trip to Ottawa in 2012.

Blackville School will be presenting its annual Choir and Band Christmas Concert on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gym. Admission at the door is $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Students.

Blackville School’s K – 5 Christmas Program will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the school gym. Admission will be a free will offering at the door.