Cole Harbour District High School Weekly Update
Friday, November 14, 2025
Good Evening Cole Harbour District High School Families,
It is hard to believe that we have reached the midway point of November and we are just 5 weeks from the official start of winter. The weather is getting a little colder and the daylight shorter. With that in mind please take a moment to review Guidelines for School and/or Bus Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather. Guidelines for School and Bus Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather.docx
I would like to thank student Hayden Tober for representing our school and Cole Harbour community youth during this week’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at Cole Harbour Place on November 11.
Coffee House
CHDHS is excited to host a Coffee House on November 27th from 6 to 8pm in the Cafetorium! This event promises to be a cozy and vibrant evening, with live music performances showcasing local talent. Our performers are all youth, with the majority being talented students from Cole Harbour District High School, ready to share their musical skills with the community. Whether you’re a fan of acoustic tunes, pop hits, or original compositions, there’s something for everyone.
The best part? Entry is free, and the whole family is welcome! While you enjoy the music, you can grab some delicious food and drinks, which will be available for purchase throughout the night. It’s a great opportunity to support our CHDHS Student Council while spending time with friends and family in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. So, mark your calendars and come join us for an unforgettable evening at our CHDHS Coffee House!
Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home the week of November 17 - 21. Parent teacher conferences will happen on Wednesday, December 3rd in the evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm and Thursday, December 4th from 1:00 - 3:00pm. If you are not able to attend please contact your student’s teachers to arrange a time for a conversation.
Also, please note that if you are having trouble accessing your PowerSchool Parent Portal please contact the main office so that we can help you get access.
Grade 12
There will be a Grade 12 Parent meeting following Parent Teacher on December 3rd at 8 p.m. in our library. Grade 12 students are all encouraged to accept the Grade 12 Class of 2026 google classroom invite that Mr. Zinck sent out a week ago. This google classroom will keep them up to date on Grade 12 news as well as scholarships and other post secondary information. Parents and students with post secondary questions or concerns are encouraged to reach out to Ms. Barry abarry@hrce.ca .
Sports
Boys and Girls Varsity basketball teams started regular season play this week. The boys were involved in a hard fought battle against Bayview Monday night. It was the first regular season Division 1 game in several years and our team represented the school well. Bayview’s experience helped them to edge away from us late in the game to defeat us 77 - 66. The team will continue their regular season play on Monday, November 17 against Woodlawn High School. Game time will be 3:00pm and we are hoping that our Cavalier Community comes out to support the team as they play our cross town rivals.
In Girls’ action last night our Cavs played Ecole Secondaire Mosaique in our home opener. From the start it was a battle of defence as both teams made it difficult for each other’s offence to execute plays. However, as the game progressed our Cavs started to pull away as their defence intensity increased with every moment eventually allowing them to defeat Ecole Secondaire Mosaique 46 - 34.
Our Girls’ volleyball team qualified for the Division 2 Nova Scotia High School Provincial Championships last week with a Regional semi-final victory over Islandview. The team will play next Thursday, November 20 against Halifax Grammar in the Regional championship game. If they win CHDHS will have the opportunity to host the Provincial Championships in our gym the weekend of December 5th.
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.
Mr. Reddick
Cole Harbour District High School Weekly Update
Friday, November 7, 2025
Good Evening Cole Harbour District High School Families,
Hard to believe that the first two months of our school year are complete and that last weekend the annual fallback time change happened. Time is definitely flying by and soon we will be thinking about winter activities and the holiday season. That means we have reached the mid point of semester one and report cards will be going out the week of November 17-21. I should also note that on Wednesday & Thursday, December 3rd & 4th parent-teacher interviews will take place in the evening and afternoon.
Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home the week of November 17 - 21. Parent teacher conferences will happen on Wednesday, December 3rd in the evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm and Thursday, December 4th from 1:00 - 3:00pm. If you are not able to attend please contact your student’s teachers to arrange a time for a conversation.
Also, please note that if you are having trouble accessing your PowerSchool Parent Portal please contact the main office so that we can help you get access.
Sports
This weekend our Cavalier Girls volleyball team is playing in a tournament at Parkview High School in Bridgewater. In their last tournament in PEI two weeks ago our girls competed hard and won the Wolverine Classic championship. Coach Jaime Bent and the girls are doing a great job of representing our Cavalier School Community. Thanks, Cavs!
Boys and girls basketball is now up and running. This year we have two boys teams as we have both varsity and junior varsity. All three teams have been practicing hard to get ready for the regular season.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is Tuesday so there will be no school. Today we had our first in person whole school assembly in several years. It was an event organized by our student council and they did a great job of creating an event that honoured those who sacrificed for our many freedoms.
I would like to thank Hayden Tober for agreeing to represent our school and Cole Harbour community youth during the upcoming Remembrance Day Ceremony at Cole Harbour Place on November 11.
Indigenous Leadership Group
This week has been a busy and enriching one for our Indigenous Leadership Group. We had a special moment of gratitude on Tuesday as they blessed our new drum, marking the start of an important chapter in our drumming circle. On Wednesday they drummed at the feast ceremony in Millbrook and today they did the Honour Song at the annual conference for the Native Council. I also want to note that this week they worked hard to restore a tapestry that was made eleven years ago by former students to honour Indigenous veterans.
Graduation Photos and Gowns
Now that we are a couple of months into the year it is time for our grade 12 students to start thinking about graduation. Graduation photos will take place January 19 to 22. Here is the link:
https://adamsphotography.setmore.com/cole-harbour-high-school
The cost this year will be $10 for a gown that graduates get to keep. The $10 fee for the grad gowns can be paid using our School Cash Online system or at the main office. The school will cover the cost of caps and tassels.
Once again, thank you for letting CHDHS be a part of your student’s educational journey. Have a wonderful weekend.
Mr. Reddick
Cole Harbour District High School Weekly Update
Friday, October 31, 2025
Good Evening Cole Harbour District High School Families,
Hard to believe this is the final day of October.
A big thank you to our Student Council for hosting an amazing Spirit week topped off with a great dance that over 100 students attended on Thursday night. The costumes were wonderful and the highlight was the “Haunted Hallway” created by our students to add a scare to the evening. A big thank you also to Mme. Cusson and Mr. Kingston for making the event such a success for our students.
Congratulations to our girls volleyball team for their 3-2 set victory over the Dartmouth High Spartans this week.
An upcoming opportunity for our students is the 3 week afterschool Beatmaking workshop on Wednesdays with guest artists from Unity Charity from 2-3. All students are welcome.
Our Hip Hop Dance club starts with a new instructor, Kath Ednalaguim on Wednesday after school as well and all students are welcome from 2-3 p.m.
This upcoming week we will have our MADD Canada assembly on Thursday morning for all students. A note that if your student is sensitive to drinking and driving content, motor vehicle incidents or other related sensitivities they can contact the office for alternate arrangements during the assembly.
We will have our first in person Remembrance Day assembly for students in a few years this Friday, November 7th featuring student readers, a speaker from the Canadian Armed Forces and a presentation from our Drama 10, 11 and 12 students.
On Friday, November 7th we are having our second Game Night featuring a Nintendo Switch tournament with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros as well as tables set up for Dungeons and Dragons, Zombicide and other board games. This is a fundraiser for our Improv Team and runs from 6-8:30 p.m. with a $5 donation at the door. It is open to grades 7-12 and supportive community members. Hope to see you there!
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Mr. Zinck & Mr. Reddick
Cole Harbour District High School Weekly Update
Monday, October 27, 2025
Good Morning Cole Harbour District High School Families,
Congratulations to our Cavalier Girl’s Volleyball team as they won the Wolverine Classic in PEI last weekend. Great Job Cavs!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are very proud of our student council who through a bake sale and face painting raised more than $300 for breast cancer research this week.
Our Basketball season is set to start with our boys varsity and junior varsity rosters being set. As well, we look forward to fielding our girls basketball team, Go Cavs!!
Beat making sessions will begin in November for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, and Rappers after school Wednesdays in November. Interested students should add themselves to the google classroom code found on the posters around school.
Our Halloween Dance is free to all students and is this upcoming Thursday, October 30th from 6:30-9 p.m. featuring a haunted hallway and a costume contest. All Cavaliers are welcome!
Have an enjoyable day.
Mr. Reddick