Best Wishes to Graduates and Welcome to the Class of 2032
The stage is set for more than 8,300 high school students to accept their diplomas this week.
Graduates will enter a new chapter in their lives as they begin post-secondary education, apprenticeship or employment within Nova Scotia’s workforce.
“Congratulations, graduates. All of us at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development wish you all the best and continued success,” said Zach Churchill, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “Welcome to next year’s primary students - the class of 2032 - who will soon begin their journey of learning. Your teachers, school staff and fellow students are ready to welcome you in September.”
Government spending to enhance and improve education in Nova Scotia has increased by 30 per cent over the last six years.
In September, new and returning students will benefit from more inclusive supports and services.
Government invested an additional $15 million this year to hire 173 more inclusive education specialists, teachers and non-teaching staff. This brings the total number of new supports across the province to 364 positions.
The Reading Recovery Program and SchoolsPlus will also be completely rolled out province-wide in September.
All schools with Grade 1 classes will have access to the Reading Recovery Program. This early intervention program provides children who are struggling significantly with reading and writing with a specially trained reading recovery teacher and one-on-one lessons tailored to their needs.
SchoolsPlus helps students and families access various supports, including mental health services, by working with school staff and other partners.
Two new schools, Le Marchant-St. Thomas Elementary in Halifax and Yarmouth Elementary in Yarmouth, will also welcome students for the first time in September.
More children and families will also have access to the Pre-primary Program. Pre-primary will expand to 56 new schools. This will mark year three of a four-year rollout, that will bring the total number of schools in Nova Scotia delivering the program to 201.
Families of four-year-olds who live in a school community that is offering pre-primary and wish to register their child can contact their local Regional Centre for Education or the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial.
To learn more about how we’re building a stronger foundation for students and families visit https://novascotia.ca/educationsystem/ .