They came bearing gifts

Students, staff and Mr. Muck's family gathered in the Blackville School gymnasium on Friday morning, June 11 in honour of outgoing principal Mr. Muck who is retiring this year. Each class presented Mr. Muck with a gift in recognition of his service to Blackville School as principal for the past twenty seven years. More photos can be viewed here.
In photo: Mr. Muck receives a gift from grade one student Desmond C. as grade one student Andrew J. looks on.
Photos by Dolan Brophy

"Yes We Can"

The week of May 30th to June 5th was declared Disability Awareness Week by the Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled Persons. Blackville School students and staff showed their support by walking around the school grounds on Friday, June 4. This year's theme is "Yes We Can" and the aim was to promote support for persons with disabilities in New Brunswick. For more photos from the walk, click here.
Photos by Dolan Brophy

Students Receive Year-End Awards

Grade 12 student Mitchell Donohue and Grade 11 student Nicole Duguay receive their awards for Outstanding Academic and Extra-Curricular. Behind them is the new flag that was unveiled during the Awards Ceremony Monday morning, May 31. For more photos from the ceremony, click here. Photos by Leigh Flett

High spirits

Blackville High School students enrolled in Outdoor Pursuits 110 journeyed to Miramichi Valley High School to take part in the High Elements Course on Wednesday, May 26. The purpose of the activity is to challenge students to move outside their comfort zone while also building support and trust with their peers. Even students who are scared of heights are assigned a job that leaves them on the ground. However, all the students in attendance from Blackville High participated in the climb. The High Elements Course is part of District 16's Adventure Education Initiative. For more photos from the event, click here.

Speaker shares her experiences as a refugee

High school students Melita Urquhart and Taylor Colford pose with guest speaker Rebecca Campbell.

Rebecca Campbell, a refugee of the civil conflict in Sierra Leone (over control of the diamond mines), spoke to the high school students at Blackville School on Wednesday afternoon, May 19. Campbell was invited to speak to the World Issues 120 class and it was decided her story should be shared with the entire high school community. Campbell is now a Canadian citizen who lives in Miramichi. She is a business owner and wrote a book called Strong and Free. Campbell spoke to the students about her experiences in Sierra Leone, her escape through a war zone with her three young children, her journey to Canada and the importance of education. You can find out more information about Rebecca Campbell at her website, Strong and Free.