Marine Drive Academy

November 6th, 2023

"I/We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The Treaties of Peace and Friendship cover this territory.”

 

  • Students are asked to check the lost and found located outside the office for items that may belong to you.
  • Dawn Gardiner is available upstairs for any students wishing to book an appointment to see her.
  • The Nurse Practitioner will be at the school on Wednesday, please see Darlene in the YHC to book an appointment.
  • Congratas to the girls volleyball team for playing some hard fought games this past weekend at East Hants.
  • YHC is closed today.
  • Mi'kmaq and Indigenous students in grade 10-12 are invited to a fabulous day at Dalhousie University on Tuesday November 21st!  Transportation, snacks, lunch, merch and interactive presentations will be included.  Dal will even waive the application fee!  See Ms Marsha to sign up!

  • Do you have your Social Insurance Numnber?  If not a representative from Service Canda will be at MDA on Nov 27th from 11-1:30pm.  You will require your original birth certificate, and another piece of ID (health card) to apply for your SIN#.  The proces is open to both students and younger children of staff if you don't have your child/ren's SIN and it only takes a few mintues.  If you have any questions, please conact School Liaison, Dawn Gardiner (Howe-Power) at 902-885-5477 or dawn.howepower@halifax.ymca.ca.