“Receiving this award was an incredible experience. From the mentorship I received, I'm able to push my ideas and creativity forward and I hope other youth entrepreneurs continue to be inspired. I would encourage youth who have a passion to pursue their creativity.” - Syd West
Congrats to Syd West of Horton High School, recipient of the Minister’s Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence & a $1K grant matched by @smuhalifax
Syd was recognized for developing Purspex, active light-blocking glasses designed to help prevent photosensitive epileptic episodes.
The new St. Joseph’s-Alexander McKay Elementary School (SJAM) officially opened today! 🎉🏫
Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works were on site with Principal Cheyanne Gorman-Tolliver to mark the occasion.
🩺🚑Nova Scotia Health invites high school students and their families to “Something in Healthcare,” a free webinar on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
The session will cover career options, post secondary application guidance, recommended programs and more!
Register: https://t.co/GeScNZ7MyG
Nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour distinguer les conseillères et conseillers d’orientation, qui jouent un rôle essentiel auprès des élèves sur le plan de la santé mentale, du bienêtre et de la réussite!
Pour en savoir plus : https://t.co/0zbmp5VhMv
This week is Canadian School Counselling Week.
Join us in recognizing and thanking school counsellors for the essential role they play in supporting students’ mental health, well being and success!
For more information visit: https://t.co/vN42XJJjcG
#CSCW2026
Also, shoutout to Mr. Daniel LeBlanc, Career Development 10 teacher at Cape Breton Highlands Academy, for encouraging student participation in the challenge. For more information visit: https://t.co/hEaFUABdHU
Congrats to Anna Sigvaldason from @SRCE_NS for being named Nova Scotia’s first winner of the $500 @myBlueprint micro grant! The grants are part of myBlueprint’s Industry Immersion Series that connects students to careers through skill-building challenges. Great work, Anna!
If you are interested in playing a bigger role in your school community, you can learn more about SACs online or by speaking to your principal: https://t.co/NlNQ2fVbgZ
Today, we brought together School Advisory Council Chairs and principals from every school in Nova Scotia to learn how to maximize the impact of SACs and learn about the amazing work happening in schools across the province.