Tweeting CBC

Blackville School Grade 11 student Natalie Sturgeon uses Twitter and she is also very interested in pursuing a career in journalism. So it was not surprising that she followed Terry Seguin on Twitter. Mr. Seguin is, afterall, the host of CBC Radio One Information Morning Fredericton.

But it may be surprising that Natalie asked Mr. Seguin to visit Blackville School after reading on his Twitter account that he visited a school in Fredericton. Mr. Seguin replied in the positive, and on Friday morning, November 19, the CBC journalist and radio host made the trek from Fredericton to Blackville to speak to the Journalism 120 class.

The students had quite a few questions for the CBC journalist who spoke to them about a wide range of topics from journalism ethics to the interviewing process. He sparked a lot of interest among the students about considering a career in journalism, and many of the students stayed after his presentation to ask him more questions.

While Nathalie is not in Journalism 120 this year, she did attend the presentation and she was one of the students who spoke to Mr. Seguin after the presentation. Mr. Seguin asked the students who used Twitter to add him so they could continue the discussion.

Blackville School Terry Fox Walk

Student and teachers alike laced up their running shoes and started their 3km walk, on Wednesday, September 28 for National School Run Day, as the Terry Fox’s legacy continues at Blackville School.

Students from grades 6-12 started their journey from the Blackville School to the beginning of the Batholomew Road, and kindergarten to grade 5 did their contribution by walking around the school.

Students were asked to bring a loony that would go towards cancer research. The students were eager and willing to participate for a worthy cause.

For more photos from the event, click here.

by Nathalie Sturgeon

Twilight star visits Blackville School

Students at Blackville School received quite a surprise when Canadian actor and Twilight star Cameron Bright visited the school on Friday, June 16.

Accompanied by local MLA Jake Stewart, Bright was in Miramichi with his grandmother Pauline Keenan. Keenan lives in Ontario and was home visiting as she grew up in the Blackville area (Howard Road).

Bright received quite a reception as students gathered for well over an hour to receive his autograph and take photos.

Bright plays the character Alec in the Twilight Saga, appearing in New Moon, Eclipse, and the new movie Breaking Dawn – Part 2 to be released next year. Fans can also keep an eye out for Bright in the film Little Glory that is currently in post-production.

In photo: Blackville students Laura Sturgeon, Jade Underhill, Kailey Donovan and Brittany Hennessy with Canadian actor Cameron Bright who visited the school on Friday, June 16

Student and volunteer work celebrated on Recognition Day

Recognition Day was held on Friday, June 10. Aside from the student awards, recognitions were also presented to members of the community who have offered countless hours to the school through volunteer work. There was also a special recognition to Bonard Muck, an alumnus of Blackville School and 1999 Canada Games Silver Medalist. For more photos, click here.

Grade 12 student Nicole Duguay and Grade 11 student Junior Vickers were the recipients of the Female and Male Academic and Extra Curricular Awards.

Photos by Leigh Flett

A kayakin' we will go...

Students from the Outdoors Pursuits 110 class camped out at Fundy National Park on Wednesday, June 1. The students also participated in many different activities, including kayaking. For more photos from their experience and their fundraising efforts, click here.

Healthy Opportunities at Blackville School: Click here to read about Blackville School's participation in the SoGo Active Grant Program.