Education - 2012
January, February,
March, April,
May, June,
July, August, September ,
October, November, December
January
January 3
Roofing Project Tendered for St. Kevin�s Junior High, Goulds
January 5
Portfolio of Posters Brings Artwork into Schools
January 9
Two Labrador City Schools to Undergo Roofing Upgrades
January 23
New Education Resource to Support Establishment of Gay-Straight Alliances in Province�s Schools
January 26
Media Advisory: Minister to Mark Family Literacy Day
January 27
Minister Celebrates Family Literacy Day
February
February 3
Minister Proclaims February as Inclusive Education Month
February 7
New Windows Add to Improvements at Mount Pearl School
February 13
Minister Recognizes Contributions of Province�s Teachers, Support Staff
February 14
Media Advisory: Premier Dunderdale to Officially Open Baie Verte School
February 15
Premier Officially Opens Copper Ridge Academy in Baie Verte
February 27
Minister to Join Beachy Cove Elementary Students in Campaign to Eliminate Bullying and Harassment
February 28
Media Advisory: Ministers to Join Students at �Pink Day� Event in CBS
March
March 2
Students Hone Skills Through $200,000 Mathematics Promotions Program
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Education Week Webcast
March 5
Minister Participates in Webcast to Launch Education Week
March 6
Ministerial Statement - Education Week Launched in Province
March 7
Enterprising Youth Compete for Olympic Excellence
March 12
Ministerial Statement - Youth Science Month Recognized
March 13
Minister Assures Labrador School
Issues will be Addressed
March 21
Minister Reiterates Support for Safe and Caring Schools
March 28
Cow Head School to Undergo Improvements
March 29
Minister Congratulates National Spelling Bee Champ
April
April 10
Additional Improvements For Cape St. George School
April 12
New Heating System Adds to Improvements at Upper Island Cove School
April 13
Window Replacement Tendered for Lakewood Academy in Glenwood
April 17
Woodland Elementary to Receive Electrical Upgrades
April 18
Roofing Project Approved for Corner Brook School
Workshop Series Teaches Labrador Students about Rocks and Minerals
April 19
Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Postage Meter Stamp Design Contest
April 20
Postage Meter Contest Encourages Students to Commemorate the Queen�s Diamond Jubilee
Minister to Discuss Bullying, Drug Use in Schools
April 24
Education Investments Focus on Early Learning, Infrastructure
Responsible Social Investments in Budget 2012 Include $150 Million for Poverty Reduction
Building Prosperity: Infrastructure Investments Promote Sustainable Success
May
May 1
Hazing Incidents Must Not be Tolerated: Minister
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Inclusive Education Award Ceremony
May 2
Ministerial Statement - Minister Congratulates Inclusion Award Winners
May 8
Partnership to Explore Integration of
Early Childhood Learning Programs
May 9
Provincial Government Provides $60,000 for
School Electronic Waste Recycling Project
May 14
Public Libraries Support Increased by 35 Per Cent
May 15
Ministerial Statement - Parent Resource Kit Pilot Project Underway
May 16
Concrete Action Continues in Efforts to Combat Bullying
Newfoundland and Labrador Boasts Best Student-Teacher Ratio of any Province
May 17
Media Advisory: Infrastructure
Announcement Planned in Stephenville Crossing
May 18
$2.4 Million Tender Awarded for Stephenville Crossing School
May 23
Roofing Work Slated for Beachy Cove Elementary
May 24
Further Building Upgrades to Begin at St. Matthew�s Elementary
Media Advisory: Play-Based Learning Campaign to Be Launched Friday
May 25
Campaign Promotes The Power of Play
May 31
Mount Pearl School to Receive Additional Upgrades
June
June 1
Student Will Be First To Use Jubilee Stamp
June 4
Ministerial Statement - Government Mail Will Feature Stamp Designed By Student
June 8
Contract Awarded to Replace Roof at Cowan
Heights Elementary
June 12
Students, Schools Receive Safe And Caring Awards
June 15
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board - Provincial Schools Over the Top in Top Your Total Recycling Contest
June 20
Teachers to Study Coastal, Ocean-Related Topics at Summer Institute
June 21
Ministerial Statement - Summer Hazing Rituals Must Not be Tolerated
June 22
Media Advisory: Ministers to Announce Investments for Charlottetown, Labrador
Province to Rebuild Charlottetown School, Construct Town Hall
June 29
Lewisporte Middle School to Receive Electrical Upgrades
Media Advisory: Ministers to Participate in Ceremonies to Commemorate the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel
July
July 4
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend
National Meeting of Education Counterparts
July 6
Pasadena Academy to Receive Exterior
Upgrades
Cyberbullying, Technology, and International
Education Among Issues Discussed as Education Ministers Meet in Halifax
July 12
Deer Lake School to Receive Exterior Upgrades
July 16
High School Transcripts Released
Elwood High in Deer Lake to Receive New
Windows, Doors
July 17
Tender Awarded for Short-Term Classroom Space in Charlottetown
Media Advisory: Ministers to Tour School Extension
July 18
Ministers Tour New Extension of Gander School
July 23
Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Update on Charlottetown School
July 24
Gonzaga High School to Receive Electrical Upgrades
July 25
New Resources Added to Early Childhood Learning Website
July 27
Media Advisory: Corner Brook Public Library to be Officially Opened
July 30
School Principals Participate in Leadership Academy
New Corner Brook Public Library Officially Opened
July 31
New Modular Classrooms Slated for �cole des Grands-Vents
(Version fran�aise)
August
August 3
Heritage Collegiate Student Named 2012 Pearson Scholar
August 21
Education Investments Continue at Record Levels
August 23
Conference to Highlight Importance of Play-Based Learning
August 24
Work Progressing on Short-Term Classroom Space in Charlottetown
September
September 4
Minister Welcomes Students and Teachers Back to Class
September 10
Students Leave Desks Behind for Outdoor Classroom
September 13
Media Advisory: Bayside Academy to Mark Official Opening
September 14
Ceremony Marks Official Opening of Port Hope Simpson School
September 28
Media Advisory: Minister to Visit Clarenville School
October
October 1
Riverside Elementary Celebrates Extension, Site Improvements
October 4
Research & Development Corporation - RDC Launches Prestigious Awards Program for Newfoundland and Labrador High School Students
October 5
Tender Awarded for Upgrades to Northern Peninsula School
October 11
Atlantic Initiative Aims to Protect Girls
from Cyber-violence
October 16
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate at Roncalli Sod-Turning
October 17
Work to Begin on Major Expansion of Roncalli Elementary
October 18
Improvements Continue at St. Peter�s School in Mount Pearl
October 19
Site Chosen for New Virginia Park Elementary School
October 23
Deadline Approaching for Supplementary Exam Registration
October 24
Over $200,000 in Scholarships Awarded to High School Graduates
Media Advisory: Minister to Address School Counsellors and Psychologists
October 30
Media Advisory: Minister, Anti-Bullying Advocate to Address Students
November
November 2
Evaluation of Safe and Caring Schools Policy Released
Media Advisory: Play and Learn Week to be Launched at Mount Pearl School
November 5
Play-Based Learning Highlighted During Play and Learn Week
November 7
New Online Resources for Schools Promote Safe, Ethical Use of the Internet
November 9
Exploits Valley Intermediate to Receive Electrical Upgrades
November 13
Media Advisory: Minister to Discuss Bullying with Students
Minister Joins Students to Highlight Bullying Awareness Week
November 14
Provincial Government Continues Support for Heritage Fairs Program
November 15
Rebuild of William Gillett Academy Set to Begin
November 16
Proposals Sought for School Transportation Review
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Playgroup Event Focused on Inclusion
November 19
Consultations to Focus on Bullying,
Harassment
Fervent Opposition to Anti-Bullying
Consultations
November 22
Ministers Correct Opposition
Critic�s Busing Information
Continued Opposition to Anti-Bullying
Initiatives Surprises Minister
November 27
Two St. George�s Schools to Receive Roofing Upgrades
November 29
Tender Awarded for New Gymnasium Roof at Lumsden Academy
December
December 05
Ministerial Statement - Parent Resource Kits Being Well-Received
December 06
Modular Classrooms to Address Capacity Issues
December 11
Students Make the Grade in International Reading Assessment
December 12
O�Donel High Roofing Project Tender Awarded
December 17
Youth Innovation Call for Proposals Launched by Provincial Government
Ministerial Statement - Minister Offers Condolences
in Wake of Connecticut Tragedy
December 19
Enterprise Olympics Partnership Continues
December 21
Contract Awarded for School Transportation Review
December 28
Online Map Provides Easy Access to Early Childhood Programs and Services
The Power of Play Being Recognized: Minister
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