Viewpoint December 04, 2013

People's Picks!

Student of the Week:

This week's student of the week goes to Bailey Curtis. Bailey is a grade 11 student, and he was chosen by Mr. Grattan. He was chosen because of his hard work in Applied Tech and how he comes to class on time.

Teacher of the Week:

This week's teacher of the week goes out to Ms. Walls. She is now a kindergarten teacher. We asked Ms. Walls what she likes best about her job, and she told us that she likes the students the best. We also asked her what she likes to do in her spare time and she said "crossword puzzles and singing in the church choir."


Staff of the Week:

This week's staff of the week goes out to Jamie McNeil who is a staff member in the cafeteria. We asked Jamie what she likes best about her job and she said the students.

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

Students of the Month for Middle School

6Mc:
Student of the month for Ms. McEvoy's homeroom class is Hayley Underhill. Hayley was chosen because she is a hard worker, and is especially kind and helpful. She shows leadership skills, outstanding effort and shows lots of respect for others.


6M:
Calvin Keenan was chosen as student of the month for Mrs. Moody's homeroom class. Calvin is hard working, has academic achievement and shows outstanding effort.





7J:
Student of the month for Mr. Johnston's homeroom class is Maggie Jardine. Maggie was chosen because she is hard working, shows leadership skills and outstanding effort.

7W:
Shelby Furlong was chosen as student of the month for Mrs. Waugh's homeroom class. Shelby was chosen because she is always helping others.





8O:
Student of the month for Mrs. O'Keefe's homeroom class is Darian Donovan. Darian is very hardworking; she sometimes finds work hard but does extra to understand. She is making very good grades because of her effort. Darian is especially kind and helpful and also showed leadership skills by laying the wreath for Remembrance Day.


8S:
Mikayla MacDonald was chosen as student of the month for Mrs. Steeve's homeroom class. Mikayla is hard working, especially kind and helpful, shows respect for others and is very thoughtful.

New Brunswick Authors Visit Blackville School

Peter D. Clark

Authors Valerie Sherrard and Peter D. Clark visited Blackville School over the past two weeks. Valerie Sherrard visited with students on Tuesday, November 19 and Peter D. Clark visited on Thursday, November 28.

Check out the "School's In" podcast feature below where hosts Candace Purcell and Kyla Coughlan sit down to speak with Mrs. Sherrard about her books and the writing experience.

Valerie Sherrard