Since the recent federal election call, several of our Grade 9 classes have been spending time in their English classes learning about our system of government and what the election means in hopes that they will become future voters. Today we were very fortunate to have three of the four candidates for St. John’s East speak to these students about themselves, their parties, and their platforms. We extend a sincere thanks to Nick Whelan (Liberal), Jack Harris (NDP), and David Parsons (Green). It was a very informative session, and the candidates were asked a number of questions by our students. During the week of October 15 – 18, there will be a Student Voting Station set up in the school, as MDJH takes part in the national Student Votes program. After the election, we will be able to see how our students voted in comparison to the general public. We are very interested in seeing how MDJH votes!

Liberal Candidate Nick Whelan.

NDP Candidate Jack Harris.

Green Party Candidate David Parsons.

Thanksgiving Dinner – lunchtime special in the cafeteria on October 9th!

Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, veggies, & dessert

Only $6.50!

For the first time at MDJH, all grade 8 students will get the opportunity to travel to the Winterton Wooden Boat Museum. Students get to take part in a variety of hands on activities such as knot tying, planing wood, and using a pulley to hoist a boat. A visit to the museum gives students a glimpse of life in an outport community and they learn about the different types of boats used in the fishery, from a dory to a motor boat.

Reminder to our school community that there is a Professional Development Day for MDJH on Friday, October 4th – tomorrow! There will be no classes as a result.

There is also a Professional Development Day next Friday, October 11th. There will be no classes on that day.

There are also no classes on Monday, October 14th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.