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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Blackville School Hosts Spring Market

Avery Korobko won Top Display/Product
Blackville School hosted a Spring Market for both students and the community on Thursday, May 25 
 
The gymnasium was filled with 42 student ventures as well as a number of community vendors. A total of $4412.35 in sales was generated, with $238.70 donated to the Thomas Dunn Memorial Fund and $255.60 to the SPCA.

Top Sales was Denver Hogan and Denzel Patles of Dream Country, and Top Display/Product was Avery Korobko of Autism Awareness Rocks. Each business venture will receive a Silhouette Vinyl Cutter thanks to Powerplay Young Entrepreneurs

Click here for more photos from the market.

Monday, May 29, 2023

Team 2 Wins High School Floor Hockey Tournament

The final game of the High School Floor Hockey Tournament was played on Friday, May 26 during last period. Team 2 played a hard-fought game against Team 3, ultimately taking first place and the Floor Hockey Cup! 

Student Council also organized games and music for the audience during intermissions. 

Congratulations to Caidan, Jesse, Jace, Winston, Dawson and Roman of Team 2, and to all those who participated! 

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

High School Student of the Week

Grade 11 student River Stewart is the High School Student of the Week. He was nominated by Ms. C. Underhill.

Ms. Underhill said, "Although I do not have the pleasure of teaching River this year, he continues to be the same polite and well-behaved student in the halls and around the school as he's been in the past."

The other student nominated is Grade 9 student Avrey Coughlan.

Congratulations to River and Avrey.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

High School Student of the Week

Two students have been selected for the High School Student of the Week. They are grade 10 students Abbie McAllister and Lily McEvoy. They were nominated by Mr. Hallihan. 

Mr. Hallihan said Abbie and Lily, "have taken their projects to the next level while showcasing their ability to problem solve and collaborate. I am excited to see their final product in the GlowForge Challenge where they turn waste into a product."

The other students nominated are Raelyn Sherrard, Layten Jardine, Tyson Mackeigan, Kiersten Crawford and Hayden Spagnola. 

Congratulations to Abbie and Lily and the other nominees.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Blackville Students Recognized in Remembrance Day Poster Contest

Two Blackville School students who participated in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Poster Contest were recognized for their work.

Grade 9 student Chayse Sullivan received First Place in the Colour Poster category. Grade 9 student Sydney Snow received First Place in the Black and White Poster category.

Local Legion Branch 49 members were at the school on Tuesday, May 9 to present the prizes to the students.


High School Student of the Week

Grade 12 student Alex Coughlan is the High School Student of the Week. He was nominated by Ms. C. Underhill.

Ms. Underhill said, "Alex is a diligent worker who is always polite and well behaved."

The other students nominated are Jerrica Manderville, Kylie Jardine and Wyatt LeBlanc.

Congratulations to Alex and the other nominees.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

High School Student of the Week

Grade 11 student Winston Dottin is the High School Student of the Week. He was nominated by Mrs. A Moody.

Winston was nominated for his positive attitude. Mrs. Moody added, "Winston is always friendly when you meet him in the hallway."

The other students nominated are Lucas Hannah, Rudy Colford, Ava Walls, Tara Martin and Jayda MacDonald. 

Congratulations to Winston and the other nominees. 


Monday, May 1, 2023