Larkhall Academy

As the Festival of Lights, Diwali, begins, we want to extend best wishes to all of our Larkhall families who are celebrating. May the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil inspire us all. Wishing you a season full of joy, and prosperity! Happy Diwali! 🧡💜 #Diwali #FestivalofLights

To all those observing #Diwali, may the warmth and splendour of the season fill your life with eternal happiness. #happydiwali2025

Across Canada, Oct 17 - 22 is recognized as #SecretPathWeek. It’s a week to reflect on the history of residential schools in Canada, and the story of Chanie Wenjack who died of hunger and exposure after running away from a residential school.
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Today is the 96th anniversary of the historic Persons Case when the Supreme Court of Canada recognized that women were included in the legal definition of “persons.” This decision paved the way for increased participation for women in society.
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National Down Syndrome Awareness Week starts today and runs until Oct 25th. In 1950, only 1% of adults with Down syndrome lived to 40 years of age. Today, over 30% of Canadians with Down Syndrome are over 40. This year’s theme is “We Deserve Care.”
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Today is an opportunity to: 

💓 thank a teacher that made a difference in your life
🎉 celebrate the vital role of teachers 
✅ raises awareness about the importance of protecting and strengthening public education.
#BecauseOfATeacher, our lives are better.

Happy #WorldTeachersDay!

Fire Prevention Week October 5 - 11 “Charge into Fire Safety - Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” This year's theme highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely. www.stjohns.ca/en/news/fire...

Every child matters. 🧡
Education is at the heart of reconciliation. By teaching the truths of the past, listening to Indigenous voices, & ensuring every student feels safe & supported, we honour Survivors & work toward a better future.

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#TruthAndReconciliationDay
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Human beings are social creatures and thrive when we come together. It's even more important for someone in a new country. #WelcomingWeek helps us all build connections and relationships with our neighbors.
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In our province, there are many reasons why children come to school hungry, you can be one of the reasons they don’t. Radiothon is November 5th.
Donate today www.kidseatsmart.ca
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#EveryDollarCounts #YouCanHelp
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Kids Eat Smart Night is on Saturday, September 27th at the NL Regiment Hockey Game.

Support our local Breakfast Clubs by getting your hockey tickets at www.kidseatsmart.ca.

$5.00 from every hockey ticket sold through www.kidseatsmart.ca goes to Kids Eat Smart Foundation NL

Literacy is a fundamental human right and is the key to acquiring knowledge. In a time of accelerating technological advancement and how it's changed our lives, this year’s #InternationalLiteracyDay’s theme is “Promoting literacy in the digital era."
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Welcome Back to School! Every Breakfast. Every Child. Every School Day. We will be there.
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Welcome back everyone. We hope that our staff and students had a restful and enjoyable summer break. With each new school year, comes many exciting opportunities - the new friends you’ll make and the new goals you'll set. We wish everyone a successful and fun school year.

August 9 is recognized as #WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay. It's a day dedicated to honoring the contributions and rights of indigenous communities. This year’s theme focuses on the impact of Artificial Intelligence for Indigenous Peoples. bit.ly/3HpVXf0

#InternationalYouthDay was created to raise global awareness of youth issues and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. This year’s theme is “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond.”
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New Speed Cameras Go Live, Fourth Planned for Larkhall Street Three new speed cameras are now in operation in the province which means tickets are being done up. Two of the...

New Speed cameras go live. Fourth planned for Larkhall Street . vocm.com/2025/07/26/2...

107 years ago today, Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa. The renowned leader fought to end apartheid and unite South Africa, overcoming a 27-year prison sentence to become the country’s first black president. His legacy of justice and reconciliation is celebrated worldwide.

AI is not only transforming how we live, learn and work, but it also raises serious questions on how to use it ethically. With the rise of AI, the theme for #WorldYouthSkillsDay 2025 is: Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills. #WYSD2025
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Great News! NLSchools have allocated 3 additional teaching units along with an extra Teacher Learning Assistant for social emotional learning. All four positions are currently posted on www.nlschools.ca/employment/t....