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April Important Dates


Here are important dates to note in HRCE’s calendar for April: 

 

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Important Dates

Important dates 

Please note that Friday, March 7 is an Assessment & Evaluation Day. There are no classes on this date for elementary and junior high students.  

Heritage day 2025 poster to honour Nora Bernard

February 17 is Heritage Day (No classes) 

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.  
 

Poster showing details of Popcorn Wednesday!

Popcorn Sale!

Popcorn Wednesday!

Every Wednesday in February students can purchase popcorn for $1 to eat at recess.

Thank you for your support!

Joseph Howe PTA

Poster for African Heritage Month

Celebrate African Heritage Month 2025

Celebrate African Heritage Month 2025 

African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, celebrated each February, honours the contributions of African Nova Scotians.  

February is registration month poster

February is Registration Month

Do you have a child who will be starting pre-primary or primary this fall? It’s time to register!  

Happy Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar New Year 


Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, will be celebrated on January 29.