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Deputy Minister Visits School
Posted February 20, 2010
John Kershaw, the department of education's deputy minister in the province of New Brunswick, toured Eel Ground School this week in a series of visits to first nations schools in the province. Mr. Kershaw toured the school to learn about the programs and resources that band operated schools have.
Jump Rope for Heart Donation Final Total
Posted February 18, 2010The final total for the money raised by students at Eel Ground School is $1534. Congratulations to all the students who raised funds through their sponsors to support the school project. It shows the dedicated effort by our students and the generosity of our sponsors. Special thanks to Mrs.Harris who co-ordinated the Jump Rope for Heart program at the school.
Fine Arts Day February 23
Posted February 17, 2010
Eel Ground School will be having its first Fine Arts Day on Tuesday, February 23. Parents and the general public are invited to attend. Art work will be displayed throughout the day and there will be three live blacklight drama performances on a native legend performed at 9 and 11 AM and 1 PM. Three of the schools DVD productions from previous years will also be shown. All activities will be held in the school gymnasium. For more information on the Fine Arts Day contact Donald Donahue at the school (627-4615).
Jump Rope for Heart an Annual Event
Posted February 16, 2010
Students at Eel Ground School have been actively signing up sponsors and collecting pledges for the annual Jump Rope for Heart event. Jump Rope for Heart raises the awareness in schools and communities as to the need to stress the importance of physical activity and good nutrition to reduce the effects on the human heart.
Fancy Nancy Party at Eel Ground School
Posted February 5, 2010
Kindergarten and grade one students at Eel Ground First Nation School attended a Fancy Nancy Party on Friday, February 5. The party was organized by Miss Kassandra Donahue, the grade K-4 teacher, to raise the awareness level of literacy initiatives at the primary level and to give younger readers a memorable reading experience. Fancy Nancy is a series of children's books by author, Jane O'Connor.
Eel Ground School Continues With Drama Productions
Posted January 27, 2010 
For the past six years Eel Ground students have participated in drama productions at the school, in community venues and at the NB Provincial Drama Festival. Most plays have been written by retired drama teacher, John Bosma. The plays focused on social issues in the community and have been produced in DVD format. On January 26 former student, Ryan Ward, and staff member Ev Gray were invited to the North Shore District Council Community Coordinators Meeting to speak about the play, Mary Moses.
