Today we held a school-wide assembly to mark a special occasion – MDJH is now a WishMaker school! We are the first school in the province to achieve this distinction. Through donations from students and the community, MDJH was able to grant a Wish from 2017.

On hand to mark this event were representatives from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a past Wish recipient who spoke on the effect that a Wish can have on a recipient and their family.

Special thanks go out to Ms. Stacey for spearheading this effort, and to the staff and students over the years who have made this possible!

Is there a Grade 6 student in your household? The NLESD is hosting a French Language Summer Camp from June 26- July 14 for Grade 6 students enrolled in Late French Immersion/Core French in Grade 7 in September.

If interested, be sure to register by June 21

Click here to register.

May 25 – Grade 9 Carnival (6:30 – 9:00 pm)

May 29 – Professional Development Day (no classes for students)

May 31 – Professional Development Day (no classes for students)

June 13 – Spring Concert (7:00 pm in the school gymnasium)

June 22 – Last Day for Students

Looking to try out a gym this summer? Planet Fitness is giving away free summer memberships for teens from ages 14 – 19 (with parental permission). Click on the image below to go to their website and find out more information.

Congratulations go out to the MDJH members of the Avalon Attitude Volleyball Club:

• Molly C.
• Allie P.
• Maddie D.
• Carlie W.
• Maria S.

Their team took home Silver in the U14 Girls Tier 1 at the National Volleyball tournament held in Halifax in mid-May.

Congratulations also go out to the MDJH members of the Sea-Hawks Red Volleyball team:

• Ciara B.
• Allison D.
• Katie F.
• Brooklyn L.

Their team also took home Silver in the U14 Girls Tier 2 at the same volleyball tournament.

Way to go, Grizzlies!

A huge congratulations to Alpita P. on receiving a Bronze Medal for excellence at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton last week. Alpita did a fantastic job representing our school and our Province!

If you know of a student you think is deserving of recognition, fill out our form by clicking here.

There is an upcoming Junior High Boys Baseball tournament this week. Check out the schedule below, and come out to support our Grizzlies!

Calling all chess players! On May 27, there is a chess tournament at Gonzaga in honour and memory of Mark Jackman, a former MDJH student who passed away in May 2015.

The deadline has passed, but if any MDJH student wishes to participate, you can email TanishBhatt@nlesd.ca before Wednesday evening to sign up.

Click here for more information.

This award is available to graduating Grade 9 students.

The criteria for this award are as follows:

• Be a positive role model in the classroom
• Be a positive role model in any school-based activity
• Take a leadership role in curricular and co-curricular activities
• Maintain a good attendance/punctuality record
• Maintain a good academic standing
• Work to his/her academic potential

Students must write a 500 word essay on why they should be considered for this award referencing the above criteria. Students will be presented with a certificate and have their names permanently inscribed on the school Student Leadership tableau in front of the main office.

The deadline for application is Tuesday, June 6th.

Click here to download a PDF of the award application, or you can ask for a copy at the office.

The MDJH Spring Concert will take place on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:00pm in the school gymnasium. We hope to see you there!