MDJH recognizes the impact the Residential School system has had on Indigenous people throughout Canada. We wish to respect and honour the 215 children, families and communities that are deeply affected by this most recent tragedy in BC.   On Thursday, June 3, we encourage all students, staff and our school community at MDJH to wear orange… Continue reading MDJH Wears Orange – June 3

On May 29th, Chess Buddies Canada will be hosting the monthly Online Tournament. The only requirement for this event is for players to have a free Lichess.org account. The link to join the Tournament will be posted on the Chess Buddies Canada website under the tournament section on the day of the tournament. Players must… Continue reading Upcoming Chess Tournament

Remember to send your responses to Mr. Shane Lambert for your chance to win the weekly prize!

We have had another successful food drive here at MDJH, and we’re excited to be able to add what we raised to the items raised by our Community Partners! Thank you to all who donated! Here are members of our Student Council packaging the items. Thanks also to Mme. Quann for helping organize this event!

The School Nurse will be returning on June 1 and 2 to complete the Grade 9 vaccinations.  This is not related to the public Covid vaccinations. ALL consent forms MUST be returned before immunization will take place.  Please contact the Public Health Nurse if you have any questions.

Eastern Health is pleased to offer the COVID Vaccine to all people 12 and up. The Covid vaccine will not be offered in the school setting in the Eastern Health region. This vaccine is being offered in mass clinics in communities throughout the region. To book an appointment please go to https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/. Please note children… Continue reading Covid Vaccine and Schools

MDJH “Textiles and Culture” ArtsSmarts Program got off the ground, off site, last week! We are making excellent progress in our weaving and getting ready to tie dye some t-shirts with indigo dye – which is used traditionally in many African cultures.

To Parents of Grade 9 students: I know many of you are questioning the intervals required between Covid-19 vaccine and the routine school immunization with the scheduled Grade 9 vaccine (Tdap – tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis). We are scheduled to return to MDJH on June 1 and 2, 2021 to administer the Grade 9 Tdap vaccine.… Continue reading School Immunizations and the Covid-19 Vaccine