Two teams participated in the Junior High Math League competitions this past week. They both did extremely well, with one team taking the gold with an almost perfect score! Thank you to Colleen Ledwell for being a teacher proctor.

Congrats to the girls under 14 volleyball team on their bronze medal win in the tournament this past weekend, and to their coach, Mr. Keats.

Congratulations to Andrew Harris (8-1), Ananya Antony (8-2) and Daniel Penney (8-9) on placing 1st in their category at the School Heritage Fair on Thursday, March 26th.   Ananya  placed 1st in the Technology Category, Andrew had the winning English project while Daniel placed first in French Immersion. These three students will represent the school at… Continue reading Heritage Fair winners

MDJH student Ally Wragg (8-6) won a gold medal for photography at the Skills Canada Provincial competition this past Friday.  She will be representing MacDonald Drive Junior High and the Province of NL at the Nationals being held in Saskatoon this May.  Here are her winning photographs. The stairwell shadow figure, was her winning photo … Continue reading Ally Wragg Gold Medal Winner at Skills Canada Competition!

Friday, March 27, 2015 Kids Eat Smart Clubs will be serving Apple themed recipes in their programs on March 27, 2015! You Can Help!!! Your child can join in the fun and support his or her Kids Eat Smart Club by wearing Red for Apple Day! To support your Kids Eat Smart Club please send… Continue reading KES Apple Day!

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Can we have five minutes of your time? Can we get your opinion of our school and your child’s school life? The School Climate Parent Survey is your chance to let your voice be heard. Click on the pictures below to read more about the Survey, and when you’re ready, click here to go to the… Continue reading Reminder – School Climate Survey

Due to the weather today, all afterschool activities for students are cancelled. As well, due to parent-teacher interviews on Thursday, March 19th, students will be dismissed for the day at 11:38, the regular lunchtime. There will also be no school for students on Friday, March 20th due to a Teacher Professional Development Day. Classes will… Continue reading Weather Cancellations and School Closures

In support of a Haiti based non-profit charity called “Hands across the Sea”, MDJH will have a “Hats for Haiti Day” on Wednesday, March 18th. Students are encouraged to wear a hat and donate a loonie. Money raised will be donated to an orphanage and school in Haiti run by a Newfoundland woman. Hats must… Continue reading Hats for Haiti – Wednesday, March 18th

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