Communication

Screenshot of the 2025-26 school calendar

2025-26 school calendar

The following was sent to HRCE staff and families on May 26, 2025.

Congratulations on 40 Years Mrs. Stairs and 15 Years Mr. Simmonds

Congratulations Mrs. Stairs and Mr. Simmonds!!!!

Last week Mrs. Stairs and Mr. Simmonds received service awards for their years of service to our school community.

Mrs. Stairs celebrated 40 years, a remarkable achievement, supporting students and staff.   We can't thank her enough for her outstanding commitment!

This weekend (May 2-4) was the annual High School Ringette Showdown! We have 4 students (Abby Trudel, Sophia Barnaby, Ava James and Callie Decoste) who are all representing CHDHS on a Combined team with Island View High School!  Games will all be held at the Greenfoot Energy Centre in Bedford.

High School Ringette Showdown 2025

This weekend (May 2-4) was the annual High School Ringette Showdown! We have 4 students (Abby Trudel, Sophia Barnaby, Ava James and Callie Decoste) who represented CHDHS on a Combined team with Island View High School!  Everyone enjoyed the Showdown.

Coffee House May 9th - A great success - Thanks to all!

Coffee House a Great Success

Coffee House May 9 was a great success – thanks goes out to the Coffee House Committee and Ms Cusson for all their hard work.  Everyone had a great time and lots of fun.

 

Cole Harbour District High School welcomed Elder Geri Leblanc (from left to right Kaylyn Morris, Indigenous Support and Geri Leblanc elder

Cole Harbour District High School welcomed Elder Geri Leblanc

Cole Harbour District High School welcomed Elder Geri Leblanc with open hearts and minds to speak her truth on Indigenous culture. Elder Geri shared knowledge on Indigenous history, teachings she lives by, ceremonies, and how Indigenous practices differ from religious practices.

John Steward Donation to School

Donation from Mr. John Stewart

We were grateful to receive a generous donation from Mr. John Stewart and the Westphal - Cole Harbour Fire Fighters Association . Their contribution of books to our school library is an invaluable gift that will enhance the learning opportunities available to our students.

celebration of African Heritage Month

African Heritage Month

As part of our celebration of African Heritage Month, we had the privilege of hosting Mr. Kenneth Fells for a special   presentation.

Field trip to Asitu'lisk (That Which Gives You Balance)

Field trip to Asitu'lisk (That Which Gives You Balance)

Indigenous students at CHDH took a field trip to Asitu'lisk (That Which Gives You Balance) in January. Students visited the ancient Grandmother Maple over 500 years old, offering her tobacco ties to take their prayers and wishes.

Ilsa Auchnie at the Metro Regional Snowboarding at Martock

Metro Regional Snowboarding at Martock

Ilsa Auchnie at the Metro Regional Snowboarding at Martock

Metro Regional Skiing Competitions Sam McAfee (Right) and Ryan Morris (Left)

Metro Regional Skiing at Martock

Students participated in the Metro Regional Skiing Competitions

In Photo Sam McAfee (Right) and Ryan Morris (Left)

A great time was had by all.