SMBA

SMBA is a grade 7-12 school in the Clare/Weymouth area of Digby County.

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students Aidan and Kathleen both completed their co-op placement at Digby Clare Home Support. Aiden learned about tech. support and Kat, administrative assistance. A big thank you to Max and the staff for supporting our students! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students visited Acadia University last week to learn about the many programs they offer and participate in some hands-on activities. The kinesiology department really got the students moving! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students delivered a couple of benches they build for Port Maitland Consolidated Elementary. The students were so excited to sit on them. Both benches honour the diversity in our communities. What a positive experience! @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 student Eva is completing a co-op placement at the Sissiboo River Retreat. Eva wants to study business when she completes high school. Thank you Sonya for teaching one of our students what it takes to build and manage a business.
@TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students visited Elevate Beauty to learn about careers in hair styling and esthetics. The students even got a chance to try a service. Thank you Vanessa for the wonderful tour. @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 student Wyatt is on his second co-op placement exploring culinary arts. Thank you Marleen and the staff at The Wheelhouse for providing this opportunity to one of our students! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS @TCRCE_YP #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students recently volunteered at the Electric City Historical Society to organize artifacts and store materials. The students also got a chance to learn some of their local history. @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS @TCRCE_YP #volunteering

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 student Nolan is completing his co-op at the Digby Bus Garage. Nolan is considering a career in truck and transport mechanics. Thank you Peter for mentoring one of our students! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students teamed up with Weymouth Falls community members and other volunteers to participate in a bottle count and cleanup at the Sam Langford Community Centre. @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS @TCRCE_YP #volunteering

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 student Kaleb is completing his co-op placement at Spec Resources. When I visited, Kaleb was busy working on some concrete work. Thank you to Hubert and the gang for taking on one of our students! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 student Lindsay is completing a co-op placement at The Family Centre. Lindsay is considering a career in social work. Thank you Kathleen and the staff for being willing to host one of our students. @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

Olivia from Green Schools NS visited SMBA O2 students to talk about all of the exciting careers that contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Thanks Olivia! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS @TCRCE_YP @GreenSchools_NS

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students visited the Digby Justice Centre to learn about some of the careers available in the justice system. Students watched court proceedings and after were able to chat with the attorneys and judge. The sheriff staff also gave them a tour. @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students volunteered to help WCS students have a successful and safe morning skating. Great job gang! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS @TCRCE_YP #volunteering

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students visited the Carpentry Millwright College yesterday. Students spent the day practicing carpentry skills as they built washer toss games. @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 student Jeremy recently completed a co-op placement at Weymouth Consolidated School. Jeremy wanted to learn what it is like to be a physical education teacher. Thank you Mary for mentoring one of our students! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students recently hosted EHS recruiter Doug Allen for a class presentation. Doug described to the class what it is like to have a career as a paramedic. The students loved his engaging stories! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS @TCRCE_YP

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students visited Dal. to learn and experience some of the programs they are considering after graduation. There were plenty of hands on activities. Here students are learning about neuropsychology as they examine several different brain specimens. @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

Here is some more media of our recent trip to Dalhousie University. SMBA O2 students visited the nursing faculty to try out some of their lifelike simulators. @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS @BEC_NS @TCRCE_YP #HandsOnLearning

[Steven Andrews @TCRCE_YPC]

SMBA O2 students visited the Irving Shipyard in Halifax today to learn about the many different careers required in shipbuilding. The students were amazed to see the massive scale of the facility. No pictures though. Top secret stuff going on here! @SMBAstingrays @TCRCE_NS