Here are important dates to note in HRCE’s calendar for April:
· April 3: Elem/Middle/Jr High Progress Conferences/Teacher Professional Practice Day & High School Professional Development – No classes PP-12
· April 18: Good Friday – No classes PP-12
· April 21: Easter Monday – No classes PP-12
· April 30: Elem/Middle/Jr High Professional Development & High School Progress Conferences/ Teacher Professional Practice Day – No classes PP-12
World Autism Awareness Day
Recognizing and celebrating World Autism Awareness Day in our schools fosters inclusion, understanding, and support for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). On April 2 and every day, we strive to raise autism awareness among peers and educators, celebrate accomplishments and promote acceptance for those with ASD. Join us in creating a positive community where all students can thrive and learn about each other's diverse experiences.
Measles prevention in Nova Scotia
We are sharing the following on behalf of Nova Scotia Public Health:
Measles cases are rising in Canada. Measles is a virus that spreads easily and can cause serious complications. The best way to prevent measles is vaccination.
Nova Scotia offers free vaccines to eligible people. These can be given by primary care providers, pharmacists and Public Health.
Parents are encouraged to check their family’s vaccine records and get the measles vaccine if missing doses. Check your vaccine records at vaxrecordns.nshealth.ca.
Who should get vaccinated?
· Anyone born in or after 1970 should get two doses of vaccine, typically given at 12 and 18 months. If missed, children and adults can catch up for free.
· Adults born before 1970 are generally considered immune but can get a single dose if travelling.
· Infants 6-12 months old can get a single dose if travelling but still require two doses after their first birthday to complete the series.
Find out more about measles vaccination: www.nshealth.ca/measles.
Reminder: February 17 is Heritage Day
Heritage Day 2025 honours the late Nora Madeline Bernard. From Millbrook First Nation, she was a Mi'kmaq activist who fought for her community and First Nations people across Canada.
Ms. Bernard played a key role in getting justice, recognition, and compensation for survivors of the Canadian Indian Residential School system. As a survivor of the system herself, she founded and became president of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School Association in 1987. She then started a class-action lawsuit for the survivors, which inspired others across the country to do the same, leading to the largest class-action lawsuit in Canadian history.