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Local Companies Win Top Conference Board Awards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2004 10:02 AM
EDUCATION--Local Companies Win Top Conference Board Awards
Two Nova Scotia companies have received national recognition for
their leadership in upgrading the education and literacy skills of
their employees. Elmsdale Lumber (ELCO) and Minas Basin Pulp and
Power Company Ltd. have won Conference Board of Canada awards of
excellence for workplace literacy.
Johnstone Scholarship Awarded to Dartmouth Student
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 25, 2004 4:12 PM
EDUCATION--Johnstone Scholarship Awarded to Dartmouth Student
A high school student who helps immigrants settle in Nova Scotia
and managed a small business at his school is this year's winner
of the Dr. P. Anthony (Tony) Johnstone Memorial Fund Entrance
Scholarship.
Adult Learners Graduate In Southwest Nova Scotia
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 25, 2004 3:15 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate In Southwest Nova Scotia
Linda Witherall's life-long dream of becoming a nurse is one step
closer to becoming a reality. Today, June 25, the Queen's County
resident is graduating with a high school diploma and she has her
sites set on becoming a registered nurse.
Adult Learners Graduate In Chignecto Central
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 24, 2004 4:05 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate In Chignecto Central
As a teenager, Kathy Rines bailed out of high school because she
was bored and wanted money in her pocket from full-time work. She
soon found out that with such little education, her job prospects
and earning potential were very low. Today, June 24, the 36-year-
old Shubenacadie resident is graduating with a high school
diploma, and she has her sights set on a degree in business
administration and, possibly, international business.
Adult Learners Graduate In Cape Breton
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 22, 2004 2:04 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate In Cape Breton
Jennifer Billard of Glace Bay, can now pursue her dream of a
career in cars. She is graduating with her adult high school
diploma today, June 22, and is planning to attend the University
College of Cape Breton to be an automotive service technician.
G.R. Saunders Elementary To Get Upgrade
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 18, 2004 11:11 AM
EDUCATION--G.R. Saunders Elementary To Get Upgrade
The Department of Education will renovate Stellarton's G.R.
Saunders Elementary School to accommodate Grade 6 students from
Stellarton Middle School, which will close this year.
Background On Public Education Funding
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 15, 2004 2:38 PM
EDUCATION--Background On Public Education Funding
The property tax component of public education funding in Nova
Scotia has been a topic of considerable interest. Below is
background information prepared by the Department of Education.
Premier Unveils $50-million New NSCC Campus
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 14, 2004 1:14 PM
EDUCATION--Premier Unveils $50-million New NSCC Campus
The new five storey, glass-enclosed Nova Scotia Community College
(NSCC) metro campus will bring 1,800 students to the Dartmouth
waterfront, starting in 2007. Details and features were outlined
today, June 14, by Premier John Hamm and Ray Ivany, president of
NSCC.
Adult Learners Graduate on Cape Breton
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 12, 2004 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate on Cape Breton
Albert Surette, of North Sydney, promised his daughter that he
would complete Grade 12 before she did. Today, Albert graduated,
keeping the promise to his daughter who will start Grade 11 in
the fall.
Adult Learners Graduate in Valley
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2004 7:00 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate in Valley
A high school diploma can be more than a piece of paper. For
Sandra Phlen of the Annapolis Valley, the Nova Scotia high school
diploma for adults is a symbol of her growing confidence and
self-respect.
Adult Learners Graduate on South Shore
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2004 2:50 PM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate on South Shore
Pam Chetwynd of Shelburne County, dropped out of school at the
age of 14 to start working. More than 25 years later, Pam is a
high school graduate ready to start a new career in a long-term
care facility.
Adult Learners Graduate
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 5, 2004 8:30 AM
EDUCATION--Adult Learners Graduate
Scott McCallum is now ready to fulfil his lifelong dream of
helping people. Scott is graduating today, June 5, with the Nova
Scotia High School Diploma for Adults. He is one of more than 40
students graduating from the Adult Learning Program at the Truro,
Cumberland and Pictou campuses of the Nova Scotia Community
College (NSCC).
$2.7 Million For School Boards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 3, 2004 1:08 PM
EDUCATION --$2.7 Million For School Boards
Nova Scotia students will have more textbooks and their schools
will get more repairs thanks to an additional $2.7 million from
property assessments this year.
Students Win Seven Medals at Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 26, 2004 2:12 PM
EDUCATION--Students Win Seven Medals at Science Fair
Two Grade 12 students from Horton High School led the way as Nova
Scotia took seven medals at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in St.
John's, NL, last week.
Student MLAs Take Aim on Fatty Food
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 21, 2004 2:45 PM
EDUCATION--Student MLAs Take Aim on Fatty Food
"Per cent fat equals per cent tax" will be the rallying cry this
weekend as students from across the province tackle junk food at
Model Legislature 2004.
Aerospace and Defence Industry Training Planned
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 13, 2004 3:00 PM
EDUCATION--Aerospace and Defence Industry Training Planned
A new human resources board, made up of industry and education
leaders, will focus on attracting and training youth for Nova
Scotia's aerospace and defence industries.
Funding to Support Students in Reading and Writing
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 11, 2004 4:10 PM
EDUCATION--Funding to Support Students in Reading and Writing
Nova Scotia school boards have received $1 million to assist
students who need more help with reading and writing as they move
into junior high.
Newly Certified Tradespeople Honoured
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 10, 2004 11:48 AM
EDUCATION--Newly Certified Tradespeople Honoured
More than 20 of the province's newest cooks, plumbers, welders
and other newly certified tradespeople were honoured at an
apprenticeship event at the Digby Pines on Saturday, May, 8.
Postgraduate Employment for International Students
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 6, 2004 12:30 PM
EDUCATION--Postgraduate Employment for International Students
A joint federal-provincial pilot project will make it easier for
international students who graduate from Nova Scotia colleges and
universities to work in the province for an extra year.
New Funding Formula for School Boards
Education (to March 26, 2013)
April 30, 2004 4:55 PM
EDUCATION--New Funding Formula for School Boards
A new school board funding formula will be developed this year
and implemented starting in 2005-06. A transition plan for the
new formula will also be developed this year.