News and Announcements

February 10, 2026

Corporal Jamie Brendan Murphy Community Park will celebrate its 13th Anniversary on June 8th, 2026.  The park was built with love, kindness and generosity and continues to be a place of safe learning and fun for children on a daily basis.  In many respects, it is a regional park and is in receipt of annual donations from town councils in the area and contributions from private and community-based sources.

The time has come when we must look to updating and renewing the park so that it stands to serve the needs of a future generation.  Are you interested in helping with this initiative?  If so, please come to a meeting here at the school on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at 7:00 PM.  In the meeting, we will set up a Playground Renewal Team and begin to make plans for its future.  If you cannot attend, please reach out to us so we are sure to include you on the list.

A video “Love Builds a Playpark” is posted to this page.  Viewing is a great opportunity to learn about the phenomenal team of volunteers who built Corporal Jamie Brendan Murphy Community Park on June 8th, 2013.

Parents with children in Grades 4, 5 and 6 are reminded that a Glow Dance will be held on the evening of Thursday, February 12th, 2026.  The event takes place in the school gymnasium between 6:30 and 8:00 PM.  The admission is $5.00 and will include a treat.  Please provide your child with the correct money as we have no cash on site and do not have the capacity to make change.

Please also note that phones and other electronic devices are not permitted at this event and all participants are expected to abide by our school’s Code of Conduct.  Parent volunteer supervisors are welcome.

February 8, 2026

We hope that you've taken time to have fun in the snow this weekend.  As we start the second week in February, Monday the 9th is Day 2 on the Instructional Cycle.

February 9-13, 2026, is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, Education Week and Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week all rolled into one.

As we reflect on the importance of the heart to our bodies, please join us in wearing RED on Monday, February 9th, to show Karlee MacDonald and others like her our support.  If you are collecting pull-tabs for Karlee Cares, it may be a good time to send them in.

Sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA), Education Week 2026 takes place February 9-13 across the province.  This Year’s theme, Learn! Teach! Inspire! / Apprendre! Enseigner! Inspire! reflects what is happening in your school every day.  Learning is not just about lessons and outcomes it is about curiosity, growth and helping children discover their capabilities.  Teaching is a commitment to supporting young people, building confidence and creating welcoming spaces where every student can thrive.  We foster inspiration every day through encouragement, creativity and believing that every student can be successful.  Please see a full schedule of activities for Education Week at AHE attached in your email today.

February 9-13, 2026, is also Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.  We acknowledge with gratitude and grace the many gestures, notes and expressions of appreciation received on a daily basis.  Your School Council will organize some nutrition drops and other Random Acts of Kindness.  A simple pleasure for us is knowing that we work with the best students and families that any school could serve.

Parents with children in Kindergarten will note that Cap and Gown Pictures are set for the morning of Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.  While the information was in book bags earlier, it is attached again today for anyone who may have missed it.  Please note that the class composite of cap and gown photos is only available on picture day.  If you want to order this item, please include the $20.00 fee in the order form envelope.  This will be collected by the photographer on the day.

As you are aware, a skating session is set for Grade 3 and Grade 4 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 10th.  The missed skating sessions for K-2 and Grades 5 and 6 are now set for February 24th (Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 3) and March 31st, (Grade 5 and 6), 2026.  

For all skating sessions, students leave the school at 10:00 AM and are back in time for their regular lunch hour.  Please ensure that all skaters are registered through NLSchools RYCOR and that the fee is paid through this online platform.  If you need assistance with RYCOR, please reach out to us and we will be happy to assist.

February 4, 2026

This is a reminder that Thursday, February 5th, 2026, is a KinderStart Day.  There are no regular Kindergarten classes as we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of young learners for the first time.

Parents with children in KinderStart are asked to note the time of each session as set out in the materials provided during the Parent Information Session on January 22, 2026.

Thank you for your attention and have a wonderful evening.

February 1, 2026

Monday, February 2nd, 2026, is Ground Hog Day and Day 3 on our Instructional Cycle.  Lets hope that the Ground Hog does not see it’s shadow!

Kudos to our Literacy Team and to everyone for supporting Literacy Week activities.  A very special thanks to everyone who came in to read to classes.  We saw high levels of family and student engagement throughout the week and this can only lead to positive outcomes for reading development in our young learners.

As you are aware, skating continues this week with a session set for Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 3rd.  Students will leave the school at 10:00 AM and be back in time for their regular lunch hour.  Students in Kindergarten require an adult at the arena to assist in the dressing room and on the ice.

In preparation for skating, please ensure that all skaters are registered through NLSchools RYCOR and that the fee is paid through this online platform.  If you need assistance with RYCOR, please reach out to us and we will be happy to assist.

Thursday, February 5th, 2026, is KinderStart Day.  There are no regular Kindergarten classes as we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of young learners for the first time.

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, is Pink Shirt Day.  If you need to order an AHE Pink Shirt for your child, please do so through the link on our schools website - ahe.nlesd.ca - before the close of business on Thursday, February 5th, 2026.

Parents with students in Grade 6 will note an attachment to your email regarding registration for Late French Immersion in Grade 7.  While the information was sent home in book bags last week, it is included today for anyone who may have missed it.

Virtual Information Sessions for Late French Immersion are set for 7:00 PM on February 10th and 12th with the deadline for registration set for 11:59 PM on Friday, February 20th, 2026.  Check out the memo for complete details and associated links.

The week of February 9th - 13th is Education Week and Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week and February 15th marks the 60th anniversary of our Canadian Flag.  Watch your inboxes for an exciting lineup of related activities.