People's Picks (November 1-4)

The middle school teacher of the week is Ms. Paula Davidson. Ms. Davidson said that her favourite thing about teaching is the students because they make everyday different and exciting. She said that she had a lot of trick or treaters this year; over 70! Ms. P. Davidson's advice to all of her students is to always be kind to others and don't ever take your life for granted. We asked Ms. Davidson what is something that she wants her students to know about her, she said, "I want them to know how great I think each and everyone of them are. I love my job because of them."

The middle school student of the week is Tessa Munn. Tessa got student of the week because she is always helping the other students, and she is very kind. Tessa had a lot of fun on Halloween this year trick or treating with all of her friends. Tessa's favourite class in school is Home Economics, she thinks that it is really interesting.

The staff member of the week is Educational Assistant Bonnie MacRae. Bonnie's favourite thing about working at the school is all of the students. Bonnie wants all of the students to know that they can always come to her if they ever need anything no matter how big or small. Her advice to the students is to stay in school and to further your education after high school, so you can do whatever you want in life. 

People's Picks (October 24-28)

The high school teacher of the week is Ms. C. Underhill. Ms. Underhill's favourite thing about being a teacher at Blackville School is that she loves working with all the students every day. We asked Ms. Underhill what her favourite movie was, and she chose the movie Couples Retreat. We also asked her what she enjoys doing in her spare time, and she said that she likes to relax and watch TV. Ms. C. Underhill was very excited to receive teacher of the week.

High school student of the week is Chloe Donovan. Mr. Carter chose Chloe to be student of the week. Chloe is always friendly and positive, and she works well with all of the other students. Chloe is a hard worker and always has a smile on her face. We asked Chloe if she is going to the Halloween dance this Thursday and she said she was going and could not wait. Chloe said that she is dressing up as a Care Bear for the dance. Chloe's favourite movie is The Amazing Spider Man. Chloe also prefers candy apples over caramel apples. 

The staff member of the week is Lisa Sturgeon. She was very surprised to win staff member of the week. Lisa's favourite thing about working at the school is all of the kids. She loves to work with them and see them learn new things. In her pastime, Lisa likes to relax and watch some of her favourite TV shows.

Photos and article by Sarah Jardine and Laura Sturgeon

People's Picks (October 17-21)

The elementary student of the week is Tally Luce in grade 4M. Mrs. McLean chose Tally to be the student of the week because she helps other people without being asked. Tally loves to watch Sponge Bob. This year Tally is going to be a Zombie for Halloween. Tally was very excited to be this week's student of the week. 

The elementary teacher of the week is Mrs. Norton. Mrs Norton's favourite part about being a teacher is getting to spend lots of time with all of the little boys and girls. Mrs. Norton's favourite TV show is This Is Us. Mrs. Norton's favourite thing about the fall season is watching all of the trees turn pretty colours. Mrs. Norton was very excited to be the elementary teacher of the week. 

The Blackville School staff member of the week is Brent Wilson. Brent's favourite thing about working at this school is that he gets to torment all of the student and staff members. Brent loves to watch the TV show American Pickers. On his spare time Brent loves to sleep, and he also loves to spend time with his grandson, Tristen. Brent was very proud to be the staff member of the week.

Articles and photos by Laura Sturgeon and Sarah Jardine

People's Picks (October 11-14)

This week's middle school student of the week is Abigail McEvoy. Abigail is in grade 6. She received middle school student of the week because she is a very co operative and attentive student in class. She is always prepared for class and is always wearing a smile on her face. She is kind to the other students.






The students have voted and this week's middle school teacher is Mrs. P. Duffy. Mrs. P. Duffy said that her favourite thing about teaching is that she has a chance to interact with all of the student and she loves to see them learn new things. She finds it very enjoyable. Mrs. P. Duffy's favourite thing about the fall of the year is that she gets to spend quality time with her family outdoors.





This week's staff member is Mrs. P. Underhill. Mrs. P. Underhill said that her favourite thing about being the Vice Principal is that she can still teach a class,  as well as getting to know and communicate with the students of all ages. Mrs. P. Underhill said that her favourite thing about the fall is that all the trees are pretty colours and that it is so close to Christmas. Mrs. P. Underhill was so honoured to receive staff member of the week.

Articles and photos by Laura Sturgeon and Sarah Jardine

People's Pick (Oct 3-7)

The student of the week is grade 11 Jared Keenan. Jared was nominated for student of the week by Mr. T. Grattan. Jared got student of the week because he is a hard worker in class, and he is a very co-operative student. Jared is friendly and polite to other students and is always smiling.

This week we asked the high school students to vote for their favourite teacher. When we tallied the votes, Mr. Johnston got the majority! Mr. A. Johnston is one of the student's favourite teachers because he is very funny. He is also fun to learn from in class. He always keeps things interesting and class is never boring with him. He is kind and loves to help.

Loretta loves working at the school because she loves all the kids. She was very surprised to receive staff member of the week. When she was told that she got the staff member of the week she said that she was "jumping with joy." Loretta is a person that always can put a smile on people's face and the students love her. She is very much appreciated in our school, and she is a welcoming face to see everyday.

People's Picks (Jan.4-8)

Student of the week is the one and only Ashlyn Moody! Ashlyn helps out with many events and activities at Blackville School. You can always find her in the student council room with her bright happy always smiling personality. She is an outstanding student in academics. For Christmas all she wanted was peace, love and happiness. Her resolution for the new year is to live a more stress free life. Her favourite part of Christmas vacation was all the relaxing. For the new year she is looking forward to graduation. Her best memory from 2015 was going to China.

Ms. Trevors is yet another wonderful teacher here at Blackville School. She is a hard working high school and elementary teacher. For Christmas, Santa brought Ms. Trevors lots of clothes and great memories with family and friends. Her resolution for the new year is to be more active. Her favourite part of the Christmas vacation was relaxing with her family and friends. She also said her favorite memory from 2015 was when her niece graduated from high school; she is very proud of her.

Staff member of the week is Sonya Jardine. She is a very nice lady who is always friendly to everybody at Blackville School. She is a hard working educational assistant. For Christmas, Santa gave Sonya a new fire place. Her resolution for the new year is to eat healthier. Her favourite part of Christmas break was relaxing. Sonya is looking forward to spring and her favourite memory from 2015 was vacationing with her kids.

Compiled by Amelia Underhill, Philip Underhill and Jacob Donahue

People's Picks (Dec. 7-11)

Teacher of the week is Ms. Underhill. Ms. Underhill is a great teacher that is well liked by the students. Sometimes, if you're lucky, she'll even give you candy. So make sure to stop in for a say! For Christmas, she said she would love to get clothes. Her favourite type of music is country music and her song is "Amnesia." Also her favourite colour is blue.

Staff member of the week is Mrs. Moody. Mrs. Moody works great with her students and is always around in case you need someone to talk to. Ask Philip Underhill about her. He'll tell you that she is a very nice lady. He spends more time in her class then in his actual class. For Christmas all she wants is for her friends to be healthy and happy. Her favourite colour is blue. Her favourite type of of music is rock, and her favourite band is Aerosmith.

Delanie is student of the week. Ms. Coughlan is a hard working and funny grade 10 student. She is always in good spirits. Her favourite colours are pink and green. Her favourite type of music is "Kenny and Dolly's Christmas."

Written and photos by Amelia Underhill, Philip Underhill, Jacob Donahue

People's Picks (Nov. 30-Dec. 04)

Staff member of the week is Jamie. Jamie is a loved staff member here at Blackville School. After school when she goes home she likes to lay back with her feet up and relax. Her favourite type of music is country and her favourite colour is purple. She said that there's nothing in particular that she wants from Santa for Christmas. 

The teacher of the week is Mrs. Hallihan. She is a very caring and loving teacher here in our elementary. The students love her as a teacher. After school she enjoys going home and spending lots of time with her grandkids. She also loves good old country music. Her favourite colour is purple, and the only thing she wants for christmas is to be healthy and have fun with family and friends. 

Kenley Estey is in Mrs. Norton's kindergarten class. Kenley enjoys watching TV and the colour purple. Kenley is a very good hard working student! Kenley asked Santa for makeup for Christmas this year.

Photos and articles by Jacob Donahue, Amelia Underhill and Philip Underhill

People's Picks (Nov. 23-27)

Teacher of the week is "Grampy" Mr. Grattan. With that white head and serious face he shows that he has lots of experience. Which is why he was picked. Mr. Grattan's favourite show is Criminal Minds and he enjoys country music. After school his favourite thing to do is to go home. His best friend is his wife Brenda. Last but not least, his favourite hobby is to ride his motorcycle.

Student of the week is Sarah Jardine. Sarah is currently a grade 11 student at Blackville School. Her favourite show/movie is The Vow. After school Sarah likes to watch TV. Sarah's favourite song is She's With Me and her best friend is Kailey Donovan. Her favourite hobby is doing hair.

Staff member of the week is Diana. Diana is an amazing janitor here and her work is extremely appreciated. She works hard to keep our school clean. Diana's best friend is her fellow staff member, Brent Wilson. After school she enjoys laying back on the couch and watching TV. Her favourite movie is the Christmas movie Elf. Diana's favourite type of music is country, and her favourite hobby is ATVing. 

Articles and photos by Jacob Donahue, Philip Underhill and Amelia Underhill

People's Picks (Nov.16-20)

Student of the week is Ava Walls. Ava is in Mrs. Manderville's class. She enjoys the TV show Hotel Transylvania, and she likes the colour pink. Her favourite food is pizza, and after school she likes to play soccer. 

Teacher of the week is Ms. Hogan. Ms. Hogan is a very focused teacher here in our elementary. She is good with all of her students and works hard. She likes the TV series The Walking Dead. After school is done for the day, she enjoys going home and taking her dog for walks. Ms. Hogan's favourite food is spaghetti, and she likes the colour purple. 

Staff member of the week is Tammy Donavan. Tammy is a dedicated hard working staff member here at Blackville School. She is a very nice person. Her favourite TV show is The Walking Dead. She also enjoys pizza and the colour purple. She also likes to read.

Composed by Philip Underhill & Jacob Donahue

People's Picks (Nov.9-14)

Student of the week is Cassidy Jay. Cassidy is a grade 12 student here at Blackville School. Cassidy's favourite colour is purple, and she loves tacos. After school Cassidy likes to watch Netflix, and her favourite show is Grey's Anatomy. 

Teacher of the week is Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter is a great easy going teacher who is well liked by the students. After school he likes to walk his "beasts" (dogs), tend to his garden and do yard work. His favourite colour is blue, and he likes pizza. His favourite movie is Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered Country. 

Staff of the week is Bonnie MacRae. She is an educational assistant at Blackville School. She is loved by everyone in the school. Bonnie enjoys traveling, eating pizza and watching Grey's Anatomy. Her favourite colour is green.

People's Picks (Nov. 2-6)

Staff member of the week is Tim Mountain. Tim's favourite show is The Dukes of Hazzard. Tim is a great bus driver and loves his new bus. His favourite type of music is country and he likes the colour red.

Student of the week is Alex Coughlan. Alex is currently a middle school student here at Blackville. Alex's favourite show is Pawn Stars. He loves good old country music. He also likes the colour red. His favourite type of snowmobile is Yamaha. 

Teacher of the week is Ms. Davidson. She is an amazing teacher that is loved by the students here at Blackville school. She enjoys the show The Walking Dead, and she also loves all kinds of music. Her favourite colour is blue.


Articles and photos by Philip Underhill and Jacob Donahue

People's Picks (Oct. 26 - 30)

Student of the week is Jordan Curtis. She is a hard working student, and she does her best. Her favourite TV show is Jesse. She loves cucumbers and her favourite sport is soccer.

Teacher of the week is Mrs. Curtis. She is an amazing teacher and is loved by many of the students here at Blackville school. Mrs. Curtis is always there for her students and willing to help. Mrs. Curtis's favourite sport is hockey, and she loves pizza. Her favourite show is Love It or List It.

Staff member of the week is Ms. P. Underhill. Miss Underhill is a hard working vice principal and teacher. She is loved by many of the staff and students. Miss Underhill's favourite TV show is Heartland. Her favourite food is chocolate, and she likes walking.

Photos and articles by Philip Underhill & Jacob Donahue

People's Picks (Oct. 19-23)

Student of the week is Cassidy Brennan. She is a hard working student who tries her best. Her favourite food is pizza, and she loves the summer.  Cassidy is currently a grade 11 student from Blackville.

 Teacher of the week is Mr. Johnston.  He is originally from Sunny Corner but currently lives in Doaktown. In his words "Go, Cobras." Mr. Johnston's favourite season is fall, and he loves anything with curry. His favourite book is Barney's Version by Mordecai Richler.






Staff member of the week is Loretta Gorbett. She is loved by the students here at Blackville. She has a great sense of humour. Her favourite food is pizza, and she loves the summer. She is from Blackville and her favourite show is Vampire Diaries.



Photos and article by Philip Underhill & Jacob Donahue

People's Picks (Oct 12-16)

Student off the week is Amber Walls. Amber is a hard working student who tries her best in class. She is also respectful to teachers and fellow students.

 Teacher of the week is Ms. Duffy.  She works great with all of her students and is a respected teacher. She would like to thank all of her friends, family and students for being selected as teacher of the week. 

Staff member of the week is Ms. Breau. She is a great guidance counsellor and helps all students to the best of her ability. She is well liked by the students here at Blackville School. 




Complied by Calvin Furlong and Jacob Donahue 

People's Picks (Oct 5- 9)

Student of the Week is Samuel Brennan.  Sam is a hard

working student who tries his best in all of his classes.  He is also 

respectful and nice to all of his teachers and peers.  

Teacher of the Week is Mr. Norton.  Mr. Norton is a great all around teacher who is loved by all his students. He is also known for having a meter stick by his side at all times.

Staff of the week is Brent Wilson.  Brent is a janitor at Blackville School and works hard to keep our school clean.  He is also very polite and funny with students.

Compiled by Jacob Donahue and Calvin Furlong

Peoples Picks (Dec.1-5 )

Student of the week is Larissa Bryenton. Larissa is from Blackville and enjoys playing volleyball and working in her spare time. Larissa's favourite sport is volleyball. Congratulations, Larissa!

Teacher of the Week is Mr. Norton. Mr. Norton is from Boiestown and obtained his education through the University of New Brunswick and has been teaching for 11 years. Mr. Norton's favourite subject to teach is physics. Congratulations, Mr. Norton!

Staff of the Week is Jamie McNeil. Jaime likes to spend time with her family in her spare time and is from Blackville. Jaime has been working at Blackville with the cafeteria staff for six years. Congratulations, Jaime!

Compiled by Trent Thibodeau and Noah Hallihan