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Join Us for the Innovation in Education Gala – A Celebration Co-Hosted by the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) and Brilliant Labs, in Partnership with the ASD-North District.

Miramichi, NB – March 28, 2023 – The New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) and Brilliant Labs invite you to the annual Innovation in Education Gala on April 3, 2024, at the Eco Centre in Miramichi. This year, we are proud to honour 20 exceptional teachers from New Brunswick who have significantly contributed to innovative education.

Event Details for the Gala:

The Gala also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Brilliant Labs, marking a decade of dedication to fostering STEAM learning.

Next Day Event: The Innovation Fair Hosted by Brilliant Labs

Event Details for the Innovation Fair:

● Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024

● Time: 12 PM to 3:30 PM

● Location: Same as Gala – Eco Centre, Miramichi

● Features: Explore diverse student STEAM projects, engage in interactive workshops, and enjoy our unique dark room and light-themed exhibits. (More than 450 youth exhibitors).

Special thanks to our sponsors and partners who have played a pivotal role in making the Innovation Fair and Gala a reality. To CanCode, the Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), and the City of Miramichi for their generous support. We also appreciate the collaboration with the New Brunswick Centre of Excellence in Education and STEM North, within the ASD-North district, for their partnership and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity in education. Together, we are empowering the next generation of innovators and educators. Thank you for joining us in this journey and for your support.

About Brilliant Labs

Brilliant Labs is an Atlantic Canadian Charity offering hands-on technology and experiential learning platform that supports integration and the teaching of innovation, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) across Atlantic Canada.

Media Contacts

Brilliant Labs

Jeff Willson, Executive Director

[email protected]

506-442-9059

BrilliantLabs.ca

Anglophone North School District

Meredith Caissie

Director of Communications

Anglophone North School District

Phone: 506-543-6851

http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/

City Of Miramichi

Gail Harding

Communications Officer

City of Miramichi

141 Henry Street

Miramichi, N.B. E1V 2N5

Phone: 506-623-2075

Cell: 506-626-1479

https://www.miramichi.org/

Happy and Safe March Break!

The Pink Shirt Day Story

In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise the majority of students arrived wearing pink!  With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born.

In recognition of the Berwick event, Nova Scotia proclaimed the second Thursday of September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day.” In 2008, British Columbia proclaimed February 27th to be the provincial anti-bullying day, and the movement has continued to grow. In 2012, the United Nations declared May 4 as Anti-Bullying Day, and now the last Wednesday each February is Canada’s national Pink Shirt/anti-bullying day.

Many countries now recognize specific days for raising awareness about the prevention of bullying and promoting kindness and inclusion. In Canada, many students have heard the Pink Shirt Day message from kindergarten through to their high school graduation. The movement continues to grow.

To learn more about Pink Shirt Day, you are invited to visit pinkshirtdaycanada.ca. 

Thank you to all students and staff across the District who wore pink today, to promote kindness and inclusion in our schools.

News Release

Office of the Premier
Education and Early Childhood Development
Transportation and Infrastructure

Construction to begin on new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in Campbellton

21 February 2024

CAMPBELLTON (GNB) – Construction on the new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in Campbellton is set to get underway this spring, replacing two of the oldest schools in the province.

“Our students are the future leaders of New Brunswick,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “This school will provide a high-quality environment for students in the Campbellton area to learn, grow and become equipped for their next stages of life.”

The new school on Arran Street, next to Sugarloaf Senior High School, has been designed to accommodate nearly 400 students. The school will replace Campbellton Middle School and Lord Beaverbrook School, which are 97 and 63 years old respectively.

“We are excited for construction to get underway to modernize the learning experience for students in Campbellton,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan. “Ensuring we can meet the educational needs of our students by updating aging infrastructure helps us on our path to building a better education system.”

Set to open in September 2026, the new facility will include amenities such as music and art rooms, technology rooms, science labs, a gym and an early childhood development room, in addition to a three-floor classroom wing.

“This new school will be a terrific addition to the Anglophone North School District,” said district superintendent Dean Mutch. “I am just so excited for this community. It will provide our students and staff with the most up-to-date learning environment and give them the encouragement to thrive as they dream, create and innovate.”

A sum of $16.4 million has been allocated in the 2024-25 capital budget to begin construction. The total project cost is estimated at $39.66 million.

Media Contact(s)

Charles Renshaw, communications, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, [email protected].

Tyler McLean, communications, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, [email protected].

February 12-16 is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week.

We would like to thank all of our ASD-N team members who go above and beyond for our students – you truly are making a difference and we appreciate you!