Friday, November 6th Message
Hello Cavalier families,
We wish everyone a good weekend. This week at Cole Harbour was marked by our first boy’s basketball exhibition win over Sackville High, our musical rehearsals starting and preparations for our annual Remembrance Day Ceremony next week. We also had a successful Fire Drill on Monday. We wish our boys and girls volleyball teams good luck in their upcoming playoff tournaments over the next week. Best of luck to our boy’s hockey team who play Bayview, Sunday, November 8th at 8 p.m. at the St. Margaret’s Bay Arena.
Next week, on Tuesday, November 10th, CHDHS will host our annual Remembrance Day Ceremony for our entire school. The ceremony will feature O’Canada being sung by our Music class students,our own Skyview Eagles drumming the Mi’kmaw Honor Song, a guest speaker from the Canadian Armed Forces, and readings of student poetry, as well as the Black Soldiers Lament by George Borden and In Flanders Fields by John Macrae. Cole Harbour High School is proud to honor our veterans and take time to remember the sacrifice that many Canadians have made to make the world a better place for everyone.
A reminder that report cards will go home the week of November 16-19th and our Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, Dec 3rd in the evening and Friday December 4th during the day. Parents can request teacher contact information from our main office at chdhs@hrce.ca.
Mr. Zinck
Friday, October 30, 2026
- Fire Drill November 2nd to 6th
- Sun., Nov. 8: Indigenous Veterans Day
- Wed., Nov. 11: Remembrance Day - No classes PP-12
- Nov. 13-19: Transgender Awareness Week
- Nov. 16-19: Report Cards (High School)
- Parent Teacher Conferences December 4th
Hello Cavalier Families,
October is over and this Monday is November 2nd. We have had a great two months at Cole Harbour High ending with a very successful halloween dance and spirit week put on by our student council with over 100 students who danced the night away and explored our haunted hallway.
We are having a fire drill the week of November 2nd to 6th.
Report cards come out the week of November 16-19th and Parent teacher conferences are December 4th. If parents/guardians have a concern before that with their student's academics please feel free to contact the school at chdhs@hrce.ca if you wish an update from your students’ teacher or if you have any concerns.
Have a great weekend and a Happy Halloween Cavalier Families,
CHDHS Admin team
Please see below for some HRCE wide notifications:
November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day
On November 8, we recognize Indigenous Veterans Day and honour the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. Indigenous veterans have made significant contributions to Canada’s military history, serving with courage and dedication while often facing discrimination and barriers to recognition when they returned home.
This day is an opportunity to learn about their stories, recognize their sacrifices and reflect on the importance of ensuring their contributions are remembered and honoured.
We encourage families to take a moment to learn about Indigenous veterans and share their stories with the next generation. Learn more here.
November 11 is Remembrance Day
Each year on November 11, people across Canada pause at the 11th hour to remember. The poppy we wear, the silence we observe and the stories we share are ways of keeping the memory of those who served, those who never returned home, and the lasting impact of war alive for future generations.
In our schools, Remembrance Day offers students an opportunity to explore the meaning behind these traditions and consider what remembrance looks like today. As we honour the past, we also reflect on the importance of peace, kindness and understanding in our own communities.
We invite families to join Canadians across the country in taking a moment to remember.
Happy Diwali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of people around the world, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. The celebration carries different meanings across traditions, but often centres on themes of light overcoming darkness, good overcoming evil, and hope, renewal and new beginnings.
Celebrations may include lighting diyas (small oil lamps), decorating homes, sharing special foods, exchanging gifts and gathering with family and friends. Diwali is an opportunity to learn about the diverse traditions and cultures represented in our school communities and to celebrate the many ways people find meaning, connection and joy.
We wish all those celebrating a happy Diwali!
November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is an opportunity to reflect on how kindness, inclusivity and understanding help create welcoming school communities where everyone feels they belong. Taking time to learn about experiences different from our own, listening with an open mind and treating others with respect can make a meaningful difference in someone’s day and sense of belonging.
Families can help reinforce these values by encouraging children to lead with kindness, embrace differences and recognize that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion. Together, we can help create school communities where every student feels welcome, valued and supported.
Planning for Inclement Weather
Did you know? HRCE takes great care when making the decision to alter the regular operations of schools and school buses in the event of severe or inclement weather.
It is HRCE’s goal to communicate any changes to the regular operations of schools and/or buses as close to 6:00 a.m. as possible. A 6:00 a.m. announcement could be:
- All schools are delayed in opening by two hours and bus pickups are delayed by two hours; or
- All schools are open, but some or all busses are not operating for the day; or
- Some schools (either individually or by family) are closed for the day; or
- All schools are closed for the day.
If weather deteriorates, or is forecasted to worsen throughout the morning, an 11:00 a.m. announcement could be:
- Bussed students will be picked up two hours earlier than their regular dismissal time; and
- Non-bussed students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour.
How will I find out?
- By email to the addresses in PowerSchool
- By text message, if you have opted-in. If you aren’t sure if you have opted-in, text Y to the following number: 978338
- On the HRCE website
- On Instagram
- It’s important to always have a plan in place for childcare in the event of any cancellation. Please remember: As a parent or guardian you always have the choice of whether or not to send your child to school.
For more information on how HRCE manages during inclement weather, visit hrce.ca/families/cancellations.
Free screening of “Your Attention Please”
Join Unplugged Canada’s Nova Scotia Chapter for a FREE screening of the documentary "Your Attention Please" on December 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the White Spruce Room at Keshen Goodman Library.
Parents, caregivers and educators are invited to watch this thought-provoking documentary about the impact of technology on our attention, and come together for a discussion on how we navigate this with youth in our own community. Please register in advance as tickets are limited.
Event: FREE screening of Your Attention Please
Date: December 3, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: White Spruce Room, Keshen Goodman Library
Cost: FREE
Register: https://yourattentionpleaseNS.eventbrite.ca