A number of students are bringing computers home from school (most often Chromebooks). These devices may be part of the students’ assistive technology, part of the grades 7-12 Chromebook initiative, or they may be participating in the grade six Edwin pilot program. While we encourage students to use their devices, we recognize it’s important to […]
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There’s a robot roaming the halls of Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School. A robot named COVi. The device allows guests to easily visit classrooms virtually with the ability to be interactive and move about the classroom, even visiting students desk by desk, all without actually stepping foot in the classroom. Although the idea of obtaining
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Last year, YCMHS was one of just three high schools in the province chosen to provide a pilot program, called the Technology Advantage Program (TAP). TAP supports students in developing the competencies and skills needed to succeed in school and to pursue a career in the technology sector. While technology related innovation is at the
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We are pleased to share our January Regional Update. The theme of this month’s report is instructional innovation. Innovation in education encourages teachers and students to explore, research, and use a variety of techniques to learn something new. In this newsletter you’ll see an assortment of examples of innovation in TCRCE schools, including: The Benefits
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TCRCE school gymnasiums will be closed for both community use and school-based sports during the holiday break. (December 18, 2020 – January 11, 2021). For a list of schools who have previously opened for community use, visit: https://www.tcrce.ca/school-gyms-to-reopen-for-community-use/
Good afternoon, Dr. Strang and Premier McNeil have announced that Nova Scotia public school students will have an extended holiday break, from Dec. 21 to Jan. 11. Schools will be closed to students during that period, out of an abundance of caution. The last day of school before the holiday break will now be Friday,
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GSA stands for Gay Straight Alliance or Gender Sexuality Alliance. TCRCE encourages and supports GSAs in all schools. GSA’s are student lead and open to ALL students who want to make friends and create opportunities to get involved in school life. GSAs help make schools safer by providing a space free of judgment and assumptions
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It’s now December and the excitement of the holiday season is already in the air throughout our schools. Celebrations will look different this year. Teachers and staff are getting creative so students can still mark the holidays with safe activities. Our schools continue to follow all the Public Health guidelines and protocols that were established
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