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A principal’s vision yields results as Saint Mary’s Academy unveils new playground

When Julie Michaud’s children were young, she would take them to various playgrounds in and around Edmundston, including the playground at the school where she is principal: Saint Mary’s Academy...

26 Nov 2024 District News

Hubbard Elementary School students take part in unstructured, student-led play time during a Global School Play Day, on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Global School Play Day strengthens the skills kids need to succeed

Our teachers are dynamic in assessing student needs and adapting lessons to meet those needs. They noticed the addictive algorithms of today’s technology reducing both student physical activity and attention...

11 Feb 2025 District News

On Thursday, Jan. 30, district art teachers gathered at the Fredericton Education Centre for a personal learning session that explored upcycling, or repurposing recycled materials.

District art teachers get a crash course in creative refuse reuse

A sculptor may choose to work in a well-known medium like clay, marble, and bronze. Or, they may explore something completely different. On Thursday, Jan. 30, nine district art teachers...

6 Feb 2025 District News

Teacher Kristen Nixon works with a student at the games arcade her class created at Connaught Street School.

Students harness the power of their imaginations to create fun for fellow students

The 2012 short film Caine’s Arcade is the true story of 9-year-old Caine Monroy and the cardboard games arcade he created on the property of his father’s Los Angeles auto-parts...

4 Feb 2025 District News

Help us name our newest school

Our newest school is nearing completion and we want YOUR INPUT to help us name it. What name would you suggest for the new school on McAdam Avenue in Fredericton?...

3 Feb 2025 District News

Grade 5 student Madelyn Forney is a reader leader at Hubbard Elementary.

Students revel in the joy of books at the annual Hubbard Elementary Read-In

On Friday, Jan. 24, members of the Fredericton community gathered once again for the annual Hubbard Elementary School Read-In. During the Read-In, a broad cross section of the local community,...

30 Jan 2025 District News

Sen. Krista Ross addresses district teachers and administrators at Bliss Carman Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Senator’s teacher chat reveals student opportunities for public service in politics

The inner workings of federal politics might be an esoteric interest for some. But for those with a passion for the political, the day-to-day happenings on Parliament Hill can be...

28 Jan 2025 District News

Saint Mary’s Academy teacher Vanessa Després makes nature the classroom as she instructs her Grade 4/5 class. Saint Mary’s Academy is the latest ASD-W school to build a dedicated outdoor classroom on their property. Photo Credit: Vanessa Després.

District’s outdoor classrooms highlight innovative teaching techniques

“Take it outside!” It’s a phrase familiar to both flustered parents and overly energetic children in equal measure. That youthful energy is known to our teachers too. But instead of...

14 Jan 2025 District News

(L-R) Garden Creek School Grade 5 students Violet O’Connor, Will Thompson, Liam Geburt, Miles Rajput, and Peter Estrella used Computer-aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing to design and build a working electric guitar. The project helped reinforce students' music, math, and science skills.

Students combine music, math, and science to build a working electric guitar

At Garden Creek School, a group of Grade 5 students has been on an exciting journey, blending their passion for music, math, and science into a special project. These young...

2 Jan 2025 District News

Free Information Session on Drug and Human Trafficking Awareness

We invite you to attend an important information session on Drug and Human Trafficking Awareness open to anyone wanting to attend. Registration We encourage all to join us for this...

20 Dec 2024 District News Health Safety

(L-R) Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers congratulates her brother, teacher Andrew Rogers, on his receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal for having made a significant contribution to his community, province, and country as a master bagpiper and educator. The presentation occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 11, before the Connaught Street School holiday concert.

Teacher receives royal honour from a very special guest: his sister, the mayor

Last Wednesday’s Connaught Street School holiday concert—entitled CSS Cares, Shares, and is Fair—saw students sharing their joy of the season through musical performances for family, faculty, and friends. But before...

16 Dec 2024 District News

MRA Administrator George Peabody teaches Meduxnekeag Consolidated School Grade 2 students about soil and plants on an outing at the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve in March. Photo Credit: MRA

Meduxnekeag River Association, ASD-W partnership makes nature the classroom

When teachers in the district’s upriver schools want to add a hands-on component to their lessons, they run to the river—the Meduxnekeag River Association (MRA), that is. The MRA, based...

4 Dec 2024 District News

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