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.

Flipping out

Students from Blackville School visited Miramichi Valley High School to take part in the High Elements Course on Wednesday, May 18. The purpose of the activity is to challenge students to move outside their comfort zone while also building support, trust and teamwork. The High Elements Course is part of District 16's Adventure Initiative. For more photos, click here.

Pretty pets

The High School Graduation Class held a Cutest Photo Pet Contest this semester. Students and staff entered about 70 pet photos in the contest. A judging committee narrowed the choices down to three pets and then the three choices were placed at the local convenience store with money jars available for voting. The money raised will be used for Safe Grad in June.

Photo (right): First place winner went to Shadow, owner Kaelyn Hallihan (grade six).

Photos (below): Runner ups Kiser, owner Kristen Gillespie (grade five) and Samcro, owner Amber Hambrook (kindergarten).