1165 releases issued in the specified time period for Education (to March 26, 2013)
Tony Johnstone Scholarship Awarded to Yarmouth Student
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2002 1:29 PM
EDUCATION--Tony Johnstone Scholarship Awarded to Yarmouth Student
Maryn Stockman of Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School is
the 2002 winner of the Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Memorial Fund
Entrance Scholarship.
Seven Students Get IT Scholarships
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 28, 2002 12:39 PM
EDUCATION--Seven Students Get IT Scholarships
Seven high school graduates from Nova Scotia received $1,000 each
this week to pursue post-secondary studies in information
technology.
Major Renovation Announced for West Kings
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 26, 2002 12:19 PM
EDUCATION--Major Renovation Announced for West Kings
A major renovation and expansion of West Kings District High
School in Auburn, Kings Co., was announced today, June 26, by
Education Minister Jane Purves.
Golfers, Department Support Literacy
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 24, 2002 4:15 PM
EDUCATION--Golfers, Department Support Literacy
Nearly 200 golfers are raising money for literacy today, June 24,
at the eleventh annual Peter Gzowski Invitational Golf Tournament
for Literacy in Dundee, Richmond Co.
First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 21, 2002 12:00 PM
EDUCATION--First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Nearly 150 adult Nova Scotians are in the first graduating class
of the new Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
First High School Diplomas for Adults, Cape Breton
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 21, 2002 11:37 AM
EDUCATION--First High School Diplomas for Adults, Cape Breton
Nearly 150 adult Nova Scotians are in the first graduating class
of the new Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 19, 2002 11:23 AM
EDUCATION--First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Nearly 150 adult Nova Scotians are in the first graduating class
of the new Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
Governments to Fund Older Workers Pilot Projects
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 17, 2002 3:57 PM
EDUCATION--Governments to Fund Older Workers Pilot Projects
The government of Canada and the province of Nova Scotia together
have committed $1.1 million to fund pilot projects that will help
older workers to remain in the work force or reintegrate into the
labour market.
$13 Million Renovation for Sir John A.
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 14, 2002 12:42 PM
EDUCATION--$13 Million Renovation for Sir John A.
The wait is over for students and staff at Sir John A. Macdonald
High School. Education Minister Jane Purves today announced a
$13-million renovation and upgrade project for the Hubley school.
The project will see students back in class on a normal schedule
at the school at the end of the first semester in January 2003.
First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 13, 2002 11:00 AM
EDUCATION--First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Nearly 150 adult Nova Scotians are in the first graduating class
of the new Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 12, 2002 2:30 PM
EDUCATION--First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Nearly 150 adult Nova Scotians are in the first graduating class
of the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
Background Checks for School Staff, Volunteers
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 10, 2002 2:43 PM
EDUCATION--Background Checks for School Staff, Volunteers
The Department of Education is introducing consistent and
rigorous standards for screening adults who are in contact with
school children.
EDUCATION--Students to Address Bullying
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 8, 2002 12:01 PM
EDUCATION--Students to Address Bullying
The new Provincial Student Education Council (PSEC) will help
government with its plan to address bullying in public schools.
Today, June 8, Education Minister Jane Purves met for the first
time with the newly formed group. Ms. Purves asked members to
research the issue and report back in the fall with
recommendations.
First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Education (to March 26, 2013)
June 7, 2002 3:38 PM
EDUCATION--First High School Diplomas for Adults Granted
Nearly 150 adult Nova Scotians are in the first graduating class
of the new Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
Teachers Getting Ready for Grammar
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 31, 2002 10:00 AM
EDUCATION--Teachers Getting Ready for Grammar
Teachers from across the province are attending a three-day
training session May 29-31 to prepare for the province's new
grammar and writing initiative that begins in Grade 4 classrooms
in September.
Province to Test School Water in Sir John A Vicinity.
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 29, 2002 12:01 PM
EDUCATION--CXN--Province to Test School Water in Sir John A.
Vicinity
The Department of Education is taking extra precautions to ensure
that drinking water is safe for students and staff in schools
surrounding Sir John A. Macdonald High School in Hubley.
Education Minister Jane Purves announced today, May 29, that 13
schools from St. Margaret's Bay to Herring Cove will be tested
for naturally occurring radionuclides.
Sir John A. Macdonald High School Evaluation Report
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 28, 2002 6:09 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Macdonald High School Evaluation Report
The Department of Education released the evaluation report on Sir
John A. Macdonald High School today, May 28. The two-volume
report is the result of an environmental assessment that began in
February.
Sir John A. Assessment Report to be Released
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 27, 2002 4:16 PM
EDUCATION--Sir John A. Assessment Report to be Released
The assessment report on Sir John A. Macdonald High School in
Hubley will be released on May 28 at a community meeting at
Beechville-Lakeside Timberlea School in Timberlea. The meeting,
scheduled for 8 p.m., will also address concerns raised about
water quality at the school. Representatives from the departments
of Health, Environment and Labour and Education, and outside
consultants will be present.
Students Fair Well at National Science Fair
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 23, 2002 12:21 PM
EDUCATION--Students Fair Well at National Science Fair
Nova Scotia students have brought home one gold, one silver and
three bronze medals from the Canada-Wide Science Fair held May
11-19 in Saskatoon, Sask.
CIBC Sponsors Summer Reading Program
Education (to March 26, 2013)
May 17, 2002 1:51 PM
EDUCATION--CIBC Sponsors Summer Reading Program
Libraries across Nova Scotia will have more resources to
encourage children to read this summer.