We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, which is the traditional ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people

• For those interested in playing on the Girls Softball team, there will be a tryout Tuesday after school at 2pm at the turf field.

• Students interested in becoming this year’s Cole Harbour District High School valedictorian must submit their speech to Ms. Finnemore by Wednesday, May 23. If you are interested in competing or would like to be a judge for the final competition, please see Ms. Finnemore.

• The following dodge ball teams are playing today at lunch:  Team Ten, Internationals, Field Hockey, La Explosion del Tiempo, Jimmy Gang and Duck Duck Chuck.  

• We Act is holding a Goat Dance on May 10, 6:30 to 9:30.  All proceeds go to Ecuador.  Pay $5 and bring a friend because every $50 raised will go to purchase a goat to feed a family.  Students bringing guests will need to sign them up by this Friday.  Sign-up sheet is in room 202.  Tickets for the goat dance are on sale outside of the office for the goat dance all this week.

• We are selling Rafiki bracelets until Monday next week. Bracelets are $10. $5 goes to supporting the women in Haiti who make the bracelets then the rest of the funds go to the pillar you have chosen.

• Cavalier of the Year committee and everyone who signed up to perform in this event there will be a meeting May 8 at lunch in room 104. New members are welcome to join.   Cavalier of the Year (the former Mr. Cole Harbour) will be held at the school Thursday May 31st at 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for only $5 per person. This event will be hilarious and entertaining and will help to lower the cost of prom tickets.

• Ms. Stairs in student services is collecting grad fees. This year's early bird fee is $50 dollars cash only.   If you have any questions, please see Mr. Dean Stevenson in RM 314.  The Graduation Ceremony will be held at school on June 27, 2 p.m.

• May 11th to 13th St F. X. will be hosting a Leadership Development Conference. High school students and 4-H seniors from all over Atlantic Canada are invited to learn about leadership development in the areas of community engagement and communication. Stop by Student Services or the Main office to see the poster and find out how to register.

Attention Grade 12 Students – Post Secondary Opportunities:

• The scholarship page on the school website is up and running again. Please check this page regularly for the next number of weeks – there are lots of deadlines coming up for some important awards, such as the Cole Harbour Foundation Scholarships, plus many more.

• Cole Harbour Soccer Club Scholarship Applications are now available. If you are a student with strong academics and strong soccer skills, as well as a history of giving back through coaching or training of other players, stop into Student Services for an application. Deadline for these applications is May 20th.

• Open Houses are not considered school-based activities; missed classes due to attending these events will be counted towards your attendance.