Focus is on the future for Nackawic Senior High School career fair attendees
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It can be a daunting question for teenagers. But high school is as good a place as any to start...
Six district students to represent province at Skills Canada national competition
Who’s got the skills to pay the bills? The students of ASD-W, that’s who! And they proved as much on Saturday, April 27 at the Secondary Provincial Skills Canada NB...
Enrichment activity sows sewing knowledge in students
As learners—whether young or old—we’re fortunate when a knowledgeable person with a passion for an activity is generous enough to share that knowledge with us. And this past March and...
Harvey Elementary called a ‘model school’ for its positive student behaviour modification efforts
The province’s Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (PBIS) program for students has shown real results since its inception in 2022. And Harvey Elementary School has been cited as a “model school”...
Charles MacTavish recognized as an Educator of Excellence by Dyslexia Canada
During the Covid-19 pandemic, educators in the district went to great lengths to provide students with the consistent, high-quality lessons they’d come to expect. The extra effort they put into...
Greener Village visit offers students a hands-on lesson in fighting food insecurity
As part of an effort to highlight the problem of food insecurity in the province, students in several ASD-W schools studied the subject, then took part in a poster contest...
Parenting On Purpose podcast offers real talk for parents of school-age kids
Fredericton, N.B. – Parents, guardians, and anyone invested in the well-being of children are invited to the launch of a new podcast at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at...
#NationalVolunteerWeek: Grand Falls honours John Caldwell School teacher’s passion for community
“If you can see it, you can be it,” so the saying goes. And with that idea in mind, the Regional Municipality of Grand Falls last month selected John Caldwell...
Teach and Treat: Students learn the sweet science of maple syrup production
As winter thaws into spring in our region, many Maritimers take part in the time-honoured tradition of maple tree tapping, using the collected sap to create delicious maple syrup. Recognizing...
Saint Mary’s Academy: Proud Recipient of the 2024 Team Canada Olympic Day Grant!
Kudos to Saint Mary’s Academy on being one of only 10 schools in the nation to receive the $5,000 Team Canada Olympic Day Grant! Learn what they did to win:...
Postcard project promotes meaningful connection to the wider world
In an age where pervasive and speedy electronic communication can often masquerade as a substitute for meaningful human connection, Bath Community School students and staff recently embarked on an initiative...
VIDEO: #2024SolarEclipse
Many of our Anglophone School District West communities experienced the impressive April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, as they were on the path of totality. If you missed it, enjoy the...