Daily Announcements

Wednesday, November 20, 2024- Day C of our cycle

Please bring water bottles and dress for cold weather.

Boys volleyball practice after school today until 5pm

Girls basketball practice tomorrow after school until 4:30pm. Your rides must be here for 4:30 sharp!

Any students interested in volunteering at the Gaetz Brook Junior High School Open House & Farewell Community Event on Saturday November 30th please see Mr. Watt at lunch time today in room 307, or send him an email if you are unavailable at lunch time but interested in helping out.

Come on out to the high school hockey game on Wednesday, November 20 at 7 pm when the new Eastern Shore Consolidated School mascot will be unveiled! Free admission for students!
The winning mascot, as voted on by students last spring, was sent to a professional graphic designer and now it is time to see our new mascot! We love our Bears and we love our Schoons but we are about to embark on a new era on the Eastern Shore! See you at the Musquodoboit Harbour rink on Wednesday, November 20th at 7pm!

Grade 9s going on the swim and skate field trip please return your forms. $10 fees can be paid on SchoolCash.

If you are planning to go on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery please return your forms to Ms. Chisholm and pay your fees on SchoolCash asap.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing and will not be moving with us to the new school.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024- Day B of our cycle

Please bring water bottles and dress for cold weather.

Girls volleyball practice after school today

Boys volleyball game- Away game at Dartmouth South Academy. Students will be dismissed to the office for parent pick-up at 2:40pm.

Grade 9s going on the swim and skate field trip please return your forms. $10 fees can be paid on SchoolCash.

If you are planning to go on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery please return your forms to Ms. Chisholm and pay your fees on SchoolCash asap.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing and will not be moving with us to the new school.

Monday, November 18, 2024- Day A of our cycle

Please bring water bottles and dress for cold weather.

Girls volleyball game today DSA vs. GBJH at GBJH. Game starts at 3:30pm. No spectators, only parents/guardians in attendance.

Tuesday-Girls volleyball practice after school

Boys volleyball practice today at lunch (optional).

Tuesday- Boys volleyball game- Away game at Dartmouth South Academy.

There will be a meeting for all students who want to be involved in the Holiday Parade of Lights today at lunch in Ms. MacDonald's room (205).

Grade 9s going on the swim and skate field trip please return your forms. $10 fees can be paid on SchoolCash.

If you are planning to go on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery please return your forms to Ms. Chisholm and pay your fees on SchoolCash asap.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing and will not be moving with us to the new school.

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Friday, November 15, 2024- Day G of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Would you like to be part of Gaetz brook's entry in the Musquodoboit Harbour Parade of Lights? Come to Ms. MacDonald's room at the beginning of lunch today and join the Parade of Lights crew!

Grade 9s going on the swim and skate field trip please return your forms. $10 fees can be paid on SchoolCash.

If you are planning to go on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery please return your forms to Ms. Chisholm and pay your fees on SchoolCash asap.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing and will not be moving with us to the new school.

Pizza Day is Thursday, November 21, 2024. All orders must be placed on SchoolCash-orders close Monday evening. No cash sales.

Today is Fantastic Friday!!! Congratulations to all recipients!

Thursday, November 14, 2024- Day D of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Boys volleyball-home game vs. Carrefour 3:30-4:30.

Grade 9s going on the swim and skate field trip please return your forms. $10 fees can be paid on SchoolCash.

If you are planning to go on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery please return your forms to Ms. Chisholm and pay your fees on SchoolCash asap.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing and will not be moving with us to the new school.

Tomorrow will be day G of our cycle.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024- Day C of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Boys volleyball practice is cancelled today.

Girls volleyball game today vs. Carrefour starts at 3:30. Students will be dismissed at approximately 2:40pm to the office for parent pickup.

Grade 9s going on the swim and skate field trip please return your forms. $10 fees can be paid on SchoolCash.

If you are planning to go on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery please return your forms to Ms. Chisholm and pay your fees on SchoolCash asap.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing and will not be moving with us to the new school.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024- Day B of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Girls volleyball practice after school until 5pm.

Boys volleyball practice tomorrow 3:20-4:30pm.

Girls basketball tryouts tomorrow morning (Wednesday, November 13) at 7:30am.

Grade 9s going on the swim and skate field trip please return your forms. $10 fees can be paid on SchoolCash.

If you are planning to go on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery please return your forms and money to Ms. Chisholm asap.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing and will not be moving with us to the new school.

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Friday, November 8, 2024- Day F of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Girls basketball tryouts Wednesday, November 13 7:30am.

Boys volleyball tournament this weekend. Tonight at 5pm and tomorrow morning.

Girls volleyball practice Tuesday after school until 5pm.

Today at lunch there will be a student/teacher volleyball game. Any members of the girls and boys teams and teachers may participate.

If you are interested in going on the Grade 9 trip to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia on December 12th, please see Ms. Chisholm for a permission slip. We will be taking 40 students- first come, first serve- get your permission forms and $5 in to Ms. Chisholm ASAP.

Today is pizza day. If you parents ordered you a slice, please be sure to pick it up in the cafeteria at lunch.

Today is Fantastic Friday!!! Congratulations to all recipients!

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing.

Reminder there is no school on Monday, November 11, 2024- Remembrance Day

Thursday, November 7, 2024- Day D of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Girls basketball tryouts after school today until 4:30.

Boys volleyball game vs. Sir Robert Borden at Sir Robert Borden 3:30-4:30.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing.

Tomorrow will be day F in our cycle.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024- Day C of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Tim Hortons Camp forms due TODAY Wednesday November 6. Both the online form and the paper form need to be completed.

Girls basketball tryouts after school Thursday until 4:30.

Girls volleyball game today vs. John Martin at John Martin. Game starts at 3:30.

Boys volleyball practice after school until 5pm.

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024- Day B of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Tim Hortons Camp forms due this Wednesday November 6. Both the online form and the paper form need to be completed.

Boys volleyball game after school vs. Ross Road starts at 3:30. Parents/Guardians are able to attend, however additional spectators are not permitted.

There will be a short meeting for all Musical Theatre participants today at the very beginning of lunch. Please, come to the band room before you go to eat

Tomorrow is Bear Wear Wednesday, show your school spirit!

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing.

Monday, November 4, 2024- Day A of our cycle

No water cups left. Please bring water bottles.

Tim Hortons Camp forms due this Wednesday November 6. Both the online form and the paper form need to be completed.

Girls volleyball game after school vs. Sir Robert Borden starts at 3:30. Spectators are not permitted.

Boys optional volleyball practice today at lunch.

Remembrance Day Crew is reminded of their practice after school today until 5 pm. Please have your drives arranged.

Art club today at lunch

Please check the lost and found in the library, it is currently overflowing.

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Friday, November 1, 2024- Day E of our cycle

We are officially out of cups- Please make sure to bring your water bottles!

Please check the lost and found bin- it is overflowing.

Remembrance Day crew is reminded of their full rehearsal on Monday after school until 5pm. Make sure you have your drives arranged for 5pm.

Remembrance Day Crew with speaking/singing parts please meet in Ms. MacDonald's room at lunch- Room 205.

Thursday, October 31, 2024- Day D of our cycle

We will be out of cups by the end of the day. Please make sure to bring your water bottles.

Please check the lost and found bin- it is overflowing!

Free lunch today- Chicken Noodle Soup

GSA at lunch in Schools Plus room 203

Remembrance Day Crew with speaking/singing parts please meet in Ms. MacDonald's room at lunch- Room 205.

Tomorrow (Friday) will be day E in our cycle.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024- Day C of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Any students who are attending games played at Eric Graves need to be under the supervision of an adult (parent/guardian/responsible adult). Students can not be dropped off and left on their own.

Girls volleyball game vs. Eric Graves at Eric Graves today. Game starts at 3:30

Boys volleyball practice after school until 5pm.

Please check the lost and found bin- it is overflowing!

Tomorrow is Halloween, many of you will wear costumes- please be advised that costumes that depict alcohol or drugs, have a mask or fake weapons are not approved. It should be appropriate for school.

Free lunch tomorrow- Chicken Noodle Soup.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024- Day B of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Any students who are attending games played at Eric Graves need to be under the supervision of an adult (parent/guardian/responsible adult). Students can not be dropped off and left on their own.

Boys volleyball game today at Eric Graves. Players need to be there by 3:15pm, for start time 3:30pm. We will be dismissing at 2:40pm.

School Advisory Council meeting tonight at 6pm.

Tomorrow is Bear Wear Wednesday. Show your school spirit.

Please check the lost and found bin- it is overflowing!

Monday, October 28, 2024- Day A of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Girls volleyball meeting at recess today.

Remembrance Day Crew will practice after school today. Meet in Ms. MacDonald's room after the last busses are called. Please have your drives arranged for 4 pm.

If you are students in 902 & 903 and part of the Haunted House, please meet at lunch in Ms. Myers room #302.

Please check the lost and found bin- it is overflowing!

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Friday, October 25, 2024- NO CLASSES

Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Day D of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Reminder- no school tomorrow

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Day C of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Boys volleyball practice today after school until 5pm.

Bake sale today to support the girls volleyball team

Free lunch today- Goulash

No Musical Theatre today. Ms. Penwell will email students before musical theatre begins.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Day B of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Grade 7s- permission form for skate international and $5 online payment is due today. If you do not have your forms in today you will be unable to go.

Boys volleyball-Scrimmage vs. EPEC 3:30-4:45 at Eastern Passage Education Centre. Students will be dismissed at 2:30.

Bear wear Wednesday- Wear your bear wear to show school spirit.

Bake sale tomorrow to support the girls volleyball team- please bring your change for some tasty treats.

Free lunch tomorrow- Goulash

Monday, October 21, 2024 - Day A of our cycle

Boys volleyball scrimmage vs. EPEC Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Remembrance Day Crew us reminded of their practice after school today until 4pm. We'll meet in Ms. MacDonald's room after the final busses are called. Please have your drives arranged.

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Friday, October 18, 2024 - Day G of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Grade 7s- permission form for skate international and $5 online payment is due today but has been extended until Monday. If you do not have your forms in by Monday you will be unable to go.

Ms. Whyte's ILT class- fishing forms need to be passed in.

Free lunch TODAY-Chicken caesar salad

Badminton Club today after school until 5pm.

Congratulations to all students who received a Fantastic Friday nomination today. Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - Day D of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

GSA today at lunch in SchoolsPlus room.

Art Club will be today at lunch in the art room- all are welcome to take part.

If you travel on bus 3227- and you have a Nose Creek Kodiaks bag- please check in with the office.

There will be a meeting at lunch for Remembrance Day crew members who have speaking or singing parts in Ms. MacDonald's room.

Grade 7s- permission form for skate international and $5 online payment is due by this Friday.

Ms. Whyte's ILT class- fishing forms need to be passed in by this morning.

Free lunch this Friday Oct 18, 2024-Chicken caesar salad

Tomorrow will be Day G in our cycle

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Day C of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Boys volleyball team won their social scrimmage against EPEC. Reminder that you have practice after school today.

Grade 7s- permission form for skate international and $5 online payment is due by this Friday.

Ms. Whyte's ILT class- fishing forms need to come back this week by Thursday!

Free lunch this Friday Oct 18, 2024- Menu will be announced later

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - Day B of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are almost out and will no longer be provided.

Boys volleyball practice at lunchtime.

Boys volleyball scrimmage @ EPEC today 3:30-4:45pm. Students will be dismissed from class at 2:45pm.

Girls volleyball- Last tryout for the girls who are on the list posted outside the gym- after school today until 5pm.

The Rogue Waves will not practice today at lunch- please check with Ms. Penwell for the next rehearsal day.

Grade 7s- permission form for skate international and $5 online payment is due by this Friday.

Ms. Whyte's ILT class- fishing forms need to come back this week by Thursday!

Free lunch this Friday Oct 18, 2024- Menu will be announced later

Learning Centre walk is postponed until next Tuesday Oct 22, same time.

Tomorrow is Bear Wear Wednesday.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Day D of our cycle

REMINDER- There is no school tomorrow Friday, October 11 and Monday, October 14

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are running out and will no longer be provided.

Boys soccer game today 3:45 at Astral. These students will be dismissed at 3pm.

There will be a meeting for Remembrance Day crew members with speaking or singing parts only- today at lunch in Ms. MacDonald's room (205).

Art club will have its first meeting today at lunch in the art room. We will be making stickers! All are welcome to join!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Day C of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are running out and will no longer be provided.

Congratulations to our girls and boys soccer teams who BOTH won their games yesterday with a score of 2-0!

Boys volleyball practice is today after school until 5pm.

Free lunch today- chili and a roll

No musical theatre today

Badminton club tomorrow after school until 5 pm.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - Day B of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are running out and will no longer be provided.

Boys volleyball practice is today at lunch and tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct 9) after school until 5pm.

Girls volleyball tryouts are today until 5pm.

Free lunch tomorrow- chili and a roll

Monday, October 7, 2024 - Day A of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are running out and will no longer be provided.

Boys volleyball practice is tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 8) at lunch and Wednesday, Oct 9 after school until 5pm.

Girls volleyball tryouts continue tomorrow (Tuesday Oct 8) until 5pm.

Today is the last day to order pizza for Thursday lunch. Orders must be placed online through the SchoolCash system. There are no cash sales.

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Friday, October 4, 2024 - Day E of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are running out and will no longer be provided.

Boys volleyball tryouts are today at lunch.

Girls volleyball tryouts are today after school until 5pm.

There will be a free spaghetti lunch today!

Today is Fantastic Friday- congratulations to all students nominated.

Thursday, October 3, 2024- Day D of our cycle

Students are reminded to bring water bottles. Cups are running out and will no longer be provided.

Boys volleyball tryouts are this Friday at lunch.

Girls volleyball tryouts are this Friday after school until 5pm.

GSA meets today at lunch.

There will be a free spaghetti lunch this Friday.

The boys soccer game today at 5pm at Dartmouth South Academy ***UPDATE- IS CANCELLED AS THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PLAYERS

Wednesday October 2, 2024 - Day C of our cycle

Boys volleyball tryouts are today and Friday at lunch.

Girls volleyball tryouts are this Friday after school until 5pm.

GSA meets tomorrow at lunch.

There will be a free spaghetti lunch this Friday.

The boys soccer game that was cancelled yesterday has been rescheduled to tomorrow (Thurs, Oct 3) at 5pm at Dartmouth South Academy