May 12, 2026
Post Secondary
The students taking part in the HR Cohort had an opportunity to make their own ribbon skirts or vests this month. The workshop was held in our MK boardroom and facilitated by Melissa Reid and Janean Marshall.
Our Post Secondary team has the ability to offer mobile testing for the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) to communities around the province. The first round of CAEC testing took place this month at the Friendship Centre in Halifax.
Academic Services
Elementary Mathematics
Some cute new math counting activities have been created for elementary classrooms. The set will come equipped with wooden counters and bag, math mats and activities. The sets will be delivered to classrooms and ready to use for the next school year!
Student Services
The diverse learners group from Eskasoni went to the Fiddle Shed in Baddeck to make potted hanging plants for Mothers Day. After their day at the shed they enjoyed some pizza at Tom’s Pizza. The group has been working together this year as part of a pilot project led by Doreen Stevens and Ambrah MacNeil.
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During Autism Acceptance Month, MK hosted several contests including a sharing our stories contest where people were invited to celebrate neurodiversity by sharing stories about their own journey or how their superhero inspires them. We also held an inclusive Barbie naming contest and a contest asking students to share what makes their school day a great day.
Sharing Our Stories submissions:
Madelaine O'Reilly, Membertou, Ipad
Veronica Bernard, Potlotek, 1 night hotel stay
Jewl Christmas, Membertou, JBL speaker
Kayla Coleman, Annapolis Valley First Nations, Mini Karaoke Machine
John Bona, Wagmatcook, Mini Karaoke Machine
Hunter Johnson, Pictou Landing First Nations, Mini Karaoke Machine
Inclusive Barbie naming contest winner:
Raebeka Williams
Winning name: Joy
There were also numerous students from across our schools who won an inclusive Barbie and Minecraft magnet cube set for submitting what makes a great day at school.
Mikmaw langage and culture
ECE
The ECE team hosted a Professional Development session this month with Nancy Ceulemans. As usual, the session was very successful and participants really enjoyed having the opportunity to learn new strategies to support well-being and self regulation.
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