On May 19th the District 16 Turnaround Achievement Awards were handed out at the Rodd Miramichi. Nelson Rural grade 8 student McKenzie C. received this tremendous honour. Everyone at Nelson Rural is very proud of McKenzie as he has made a significant change in his academic career!!
On Friday, May 20th at 8:30 the students and staff of Nelson Rural School will participate in an In motion Walkathon. We hope that Kristy & Sydney Stewart, our ROE mom and baby as well as Cynthia Hillier, our ROE instructor will also join us. This event will raise awareness of the Roots of Empathy program and help provide funds for the training of community volunteers as instructors. The mission of Roots of Empathy is to build caring, peaceful and civil societies, child by child, through the development of empathy in children.
Nelson Go GirlsNelson Rural students recently participated in the Go Girls Festival held at the Golden Hawk. A number of activities and games were played and the girls enjoyed the fun filled day!! A big thank you to Mrs. Pugh and Ms. Pritchard fo leading this wonderful group!
Great work Girls!!
Daryn D. and Layne W. are all smiles as they competed at the District 16 Oratory Contest at Dr. Losier on Thursday May 3rd 2011. Their performances were outstanding and as a result Layne was awarded 3rd place! Congratulations girls on a terrific job!
Everyone at Nelson Rural is very proud of these terrific students!!
The Nelson Rural School Spring Book Fair will take place the week of May 9th 2011!
Times for the fair are as follows:
May 9th to 11th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Family Night is May 11th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
May 12th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Hope to see everyone there!!
oratoryCongratulations to all the students who participated in the Nelson Rural Oratory Speak Off which was held in the school library on April 26th. The winners of the event were Rae J. 3rd place, Daryn D. 2nd place, and Layne W. 1st place. Mrs. Hawkes and everyone on staff at Nelson Rural would like to send out a big congratulations to all those who participated!!
Congratulations to the Nelson Rural School Grade 5 Floor Hockey Team as they Defeated Gretna Green yesterday in the Championship Game by a score of 6-4. Head coach Ms. Mackenzie lead her troups to victory and is commended for her leadership.
Wonderful work everyone...Nelson Rural is very proud of each player!!
Night of the Environment by Grace W & Kelsey G
The Grand Finale of the Elementary PBL clusters is almost here. It will be held on April 28th 2011, from 6:30- 8:30 pm. We will be displaying work of elementary students and some work of grade 6 and 7 students. There will be tickets for sale for an eco- friendly Spring Basket and we will have entertainment. There will also be a light lunch. Doran’s Bottle Exchange and Recycling will be our guest speaker.
We welcome all and hope you enjoy an evening of fun and learning!
The grade 5 classes of Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Riordon Barry will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday April 30th in the school cafeteria from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This important fundraiser will help off set the cost associated with the end of the year class trip to Fredericton. Cost of the meal is $5 per person.
Nelson Rural encourages everyone to come out and support this important event!!
The
Miramichi Kinsmen and School District 16 are pleased to accept film
entries for the first annual Kin Film Festival. All School District 16
students are invited to participate. Films can be submitted in one of
two categories: Open and The Kinsmen Category. The top 10 films in each
category will be screened on May 7th, 2011 at Miramichi Empire Studio
5. Cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 will be awarded for the winners
in each category.
Visit the Kin Film Fest page for more information.
