NS Education and Early Childhood Development

Official tweets from Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

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“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

[NS Education and Early Childhood Development @nseducation]

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.

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New Program Focuses on Careers in Seafood Industry https://t.co/hDXwK0Uvlk

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The bright and modern new school will welcome students next week on February 18!

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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.

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🩺🚑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

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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

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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

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Nous célébrons cette semaine la Semaine des services d’orientation scolaire au Canada.

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Launch of African Heritage Month 2026 https://t.co/kWQIQET9N7

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❄️🌲A holiday message from Minister Brendan Maguire on behalf of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. 🌲❄️

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❄️🌲Un message du temps des fêtes du ministre Brendan Maguire au nom du ministère de l’Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance. 🌲❄️

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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

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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!

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Site Selected for New Trenton School https://t.co/mkJixiVUq9

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Love to see the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program in action!

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The meatballs and veggies where a huge hit at IECA today! We’re thankful to have Ms. Ashley and her helpers serve us yummy food every day at lunch.

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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

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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.

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More Child-Care Spaces for East Preston https://t.co/9Dfsre6153

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New Child-Care Centre for Inverness https://t.co/N0K6AODmiz