Good Evening Kingfisher Students, Parents and Guardians,
I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to all the students who participated in our Remembrance Day Ceremony. A heartfelt thank you as well to Mr. Doucette, Mr. Cavicchi, Ms. Doherty, Ms. MacDonald, Ms. Wilcox, and Mr. Card, along with our Physical Education teachers and students, for their work in setting up and taking down the ceremony space.
This year’s ceremony was truly student-centred, with all readings and the Master of Ceremonies roles led by students. We were honoured to have several military and service members in attendance, as well as community representatives and dignitaries from the Sackville area. Our students demonstrated exceptional respect throughout the event, and the school band provided beautiful music that added to the meaning of the ceremony. It was a true community gathering, one that allowed us to come together to honour and remember both past and present military and service members.
Report Cards
Report Cards will be emailed to parents and guardians on Tuesday, November 18th. They will be sent via EdPost, the same platform used over the past several years. If you have any questions regarding your child’s report card, please reach out directly to the subject teacher connected to your inquiry.
November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week provides an important opportunity to strengthen understanding and respect for the transgender community, to encourage inclusivity in our schools and to promote safe environments where all students feel valued and supported. Learn more here.
Learning more about the Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
Did you know? The Student Attendance and Engagement Policy guides our approach to attendance and is in place to support all students.
The policy states that regular, punctual attendance supports academic success, responsibility, and preparation for the future.
Ensuring regular attendance is a joint effort between students, families and schools. As a parent/guardian, you play an important role by monitoring attendance, communicating with the school when your child is absent, and supporting your child’s regular attendance.
What Should You Know?
- Communication about absences
- Schools will monitor attendance and lateness.
- All absences must be communicated to the school, following the school’s procedure.
- If absenteeism or lateness reaches 10% of class time, the school will begin to engage more actively with the student and family.
- If it goes beyond 15%, more targeted supports may be used (counselling, referrals, community supports).
- High school credit requirement
- For Grades 10–12, students must attend at least 80% of class time to earn the credit.
- If more than 20% of class time is missed, and efforts to improve attendance haven’t succeeded, the teacher may recommend “loss of credit.” The principal makes the final decision.
What Can You Do?
- Monitor and encourage punctual, consistent attendance
- Maintain open communication with the school when absences or challenges arise
- Work with school staff to understand supports or accommodations for your child
- Be aware of the thresholds (10%, 15%) and possible consequences (intervention, loss of credit in high school)
- Remember: the policy allows flexibility. If your child has a legitimate reason for missing school (health, family issue, etc.), schools are encouraged to take a supportive approach.
Planning for Inclement Weather
Did you know? HRCE takes great care when making the decision to alter the regular operations of schools and school buses in the event of severe or inclement weather.
It is HRCE’s goal to communicate any changes to the regular operations of schools and/or buses as close to 6:00 a.m. as possible. A 6:00 a.m. announcement could be:
- All schools are delayed in opening by two hours and bus pickups are delayed by two hours; or
- All schools are open, but some or all busses are not operating for the day; or
- Some schools (either individually or by family) are closed for the day; or
- All schools are closed for the day.
If weather deteriorates, or is forecasted to worsen throughout the morning, an 11:00 a.m. announcement could be:
- Bussed students will be picked up two hours earlier than their regular dismissal time; and
- Walking students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour.
How will I find out?
- By email to the addresses in PowerSchool
- By text message, if you have opted-in. If you aren’t sure if you have opted-in, text Y to the following number: 978338
- On the HRCE website
- On Instagram
It’s important to always have a plan in place for childcare in the event of any cancellation. Please remember: As a parent or guardian you always have the choice of whether or not to send your child to school.
For more information on how HRCE manages during inclement weather, visit hrce.ca/families/cancellations.
Student Fees – 2025–2026
An email with a payment link has been sent out to families regarding this year’s student fees. If you missed the email, you can find the link here:
https://svh.hrce.ca/svh/news/2025/student-fees-20252026-link-pay-online
The student fee for 2025–2026 is $20 and should be paid within the next couple of weeks. These fees help support opportunities and experiences that benefit all students throughout the school year.
Important Dates
- Nov. 13-19: Transgender Awareness Week
- Nov. 18: Report Cards sent home
- Thurs. Nov. 27: Coffee House @ SHS
- Thurs. Dec. 4:
- AM = Professional Development Day (No classes)
- PM = Progress Conferences 1-3pm (No classes) & 5:30-7:30pm
- Information pertaining to booking times for Progress Conferences will be sent to families the week prior.