The International Baccalaureate Program is best suited to students who are seeking to challenge themselves academically. The IB Learner Profile identifies students who are naturally inquisitive, motivated, self-directed, and open-minded risk-takers. It may be the highly motivated overachiever, but it may also be the student who is very intelligent and contemplative, but is not achieving… Continue reading Information on the IB Program

The latest MDJH Newsletter has been posted. Click here to view it, or go to our Newsletters page for this and other earlier Newsletters.

Interested in finding out information on child health, healthy eating, or injury prevention? Talking to your teen about sexual or mental wellness? NLESD has a page filled with resources for parents and others looking for information on child and teen wellness. Click here to visit the site, or click on our link on the side… Continue reading Health and Wellness Information

Representatives from Gonzaga came to our school on Monday morning to help the Grade 9s do their initial course selection for next year. For any students who missed the sessions, or who need new worksheet/application forms, please click here to download them. Reminder that these forms must be passed in to homeroom teachers by Monday,… Continue reading Course Selection Forms – Grade 9

Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School will be hosting an information session on course selections and the IB Program at the Holy Heart Theatre on Tuesday, Feb 21 at 6:30 pm. Gonzaga High School will be holding a Grade 9 parent orientation meeting on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 pm.

MDJH will be having an early dismissal on Monday, February 20th so that staff can attend a session on the District Strategic Plan. Students will be dismissed at 1:10 pm, and all students are to exit the building at this time. Regular busing will be available. For more information, please see this memo from NLESD.

On behalf of the teachers and staff at Macdonald Drive Junior High, a big “THANK YOU!” for all the treats brought in for Teacher Appreciation Week. The week started with donations from the Grade 7 parents: After our two snow days, the Grade 8 and 9 parents brought in even more: As hard as it… Continue reading Thanks From MDJH Teachers and Staff

Congratulations to the Grade 9 Boys Basketball team, on winning Gold against St. Peter’s at the St. Paul’s Tournament this past weekend. Big congratulations to the Grade 7 Girls Basketball team on Winning Silver at a tournament this past weekend. This was a Grade 8/9 tournament, and the MDJH team was one of only two… Continue reading Basketball Medals for MDJH

As part of a WE school, our student council has been recognized for our local and global efforts. The WE Organization in partnership with WestJet have recognized our commitment to making positive contributions in our school, our community, our country, and our world. Some of our WE campaigns have included WE create change, WE bake… Continue reading WE Day in Montreal

The first newsletter of February is ready for you! Click here to download it, or go to our Newsletter Page for this and earlier newsletters.