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Meg Ferguson

@mfergmusic.bsky.social

Band Director + Music Teacher @GPVanier.bsky.social Workshop Facilitator Resource Sharer

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The Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20, 1999, to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.

20.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering courage, service, and sacrifice.

11.11.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NSTU says provinces plan for new schools needs to consider staff too The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan t...

"The NSTU is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan to ensure enough staff and supports are in place, following criticism of the government’s school capital planning process at the Standing Committee on Human Resources."

#nspoli

www.ckbw.ca/2025/11/06/n...

07.11.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you have or know where to get spare Chromebook chargers?
I have 16 Chromebooks in my class with 11 chargers. (24-32 students per class)

Is there be a spare pile of chargers out there somewhere?
In need of the flat end chargers (as pictured) AND the round ones.

01.11.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta teachers are standing up for proper resources + smaller class sizes - both will lead to stranger schools + a brighter future. #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses #NSTUforABteachers

28.10.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey Halifax County members:
Let's send a WAVE OF SUPPORT to Alberta Teachers

Oct 29 - Wear red & post pics on socials
This wk: Post supportive graphics (some options coming in an email Mon)

Pls help spread the word!

26.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please wear RED Wed Oct 29, take a pic + post it with #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses #HfxCoLocal on any and all of your socials!

27.10.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gr 6 music continue to enjoy Indigenous-written music. Yesterday we listened to Leela Gilday β€œBella” + Tom Jackson’s β€œLost Souls”

22.10.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Annual GPV band craft fair showcases creativity, community spirit Β» The Laker News FALL RIVER: The annual Georges P. Vanier Junior High Band Craft Fair once again filled the school gym and cafeteria with colour, creativity, and community

The annual @gpvanier.bsky.social Band Craft Fair showcased a lot of crafters talents, including some students. #FallRiverNS @mfergmusic.bsky.social

thelaker.ca/annual-gpv-b...

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Thank you to

➑️Brian Wong, MLA for Waverley-Fall River- Beaver Bank

➑️Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon, District 1

for donating toward the costs of our Craft Fair, it makes a big difference!

18.10.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few of our vendors at Friday’s Craft Fair - drop by Saturday 10am-2pm!
Support local craftspeople, student entrepreneurs + the @gpvanier.bsky.social band program

18.10.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t miss the GPVanier Band Program Craft Fair!
Fri 6:30-8:30pm
Sat 10am-2pm

50/50 profit, entrance fee + Canteen profits are going to volunteers’ Senior Band Trip to Charlottetown PEI 🚌 🎢

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@gpvanier.bsky.social community:

1. Please join us at our 4th Annual Craft Fair!
2. Please invite others & share this poster widely:

12.10.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today’s goal - plotting where all our vendors are going for our Craft Fair next weekend!!

Fri 630-830pm
Sat 10am - 2pm

Hope to see you there!
#MLABrianWong #CathyDeagleGammon
#MPBraedenClark #FallRiverNS
#Halifax #NovaScotia #Dartmouth

12.10.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎢If ya wanna get a grade, put your name on it! 🎢
πŸ˜†πŸ˜πŸ€“πŸ˜Ž

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GPVanier Band Program - Sr Band Trip GPV Band is so happy to provide the incredible experience of musical travel to our band students. It enhances their overall educational experience in school, deepens their friendships, not to mention ...

Hey band parents - the Senior Band Trip web page has been updated - contact me if you have any questions.
sites.google.com/gnspes.ca/gp...

11.10.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mary Lee giving a horn workshop to a grade 7 student

Mary Lee giving a horn workshop to a grade 7 student

We are so fortunate to have Hfx Regional Arts! Here is Mary Lee inspiring a gr7 French Horn student a lesson at lunch time πŸ’•πŸŽΆ

11.10.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listening to β€œMy Unama’ki”
(β€œMy Cape Breton”)
by Allison Bernard Memorial High School from Eskasoni, Cape Breton.
We have been having terrific conversations + learning more about Mi’kmaq culture in gr 6 music.

Great song: youtu.be/QfDtxhsS31A?...

10.10.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ok Blue Jays Song w/ Lyrics
YouTube video by BLUEJAYSYAJEULB Ok Blue Jays Song w/ Lyrics

This may be today’s lesson plan… #GoJays #OKBlueJays music.youtube.com/watch?v=qag6...

09.10.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you @gpvanier.bsky.social leadership for the treats on #WorldTeachersDay!

06.10.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shop local, support young musicians, and find the perfect handmade treasures at our Band Craft Fair! Dates + times below:
@thelakernews.com

05.10.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Behind every student success story is a teacher who believed, guided, and encouraged. Halifax County Local honours all teachers this World Teachers’ Day. #WorldTeachersDay

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Buried Truth ( Official Video ) - DeeDee Austin
YouTube video by DeeDee Austin Buried Truth ( Official Video ) - DeeDee Austin

Teachers are at the heart of reconciliation β€” shaping how the next generation understands history, justice, and respect.

Deedee Austin is a catalyst to educating my students about Residential Schools

youtube.com/watch?v=1xx-...

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Figured out how to do a drop-down menus in Google sheets to track band camp attendees! Woot! Woot!
Thanks @dpeverill.bsky.social for the inspiration!

20.09.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is there an inspiring conference calling your name?

The Local can help fund the experience with our Local Conference Grant - up to $800.

More info on our website

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Attn Vipers! @gpvanier.bsky.social students to have a unique opportunity to develop their leadership skills! Toastmasters Mr Idler + Ms Carter have volunteered to run a Youth Leadership Program at Vanier! It’s an 8-wk commitment Thursdays after school.
Info + Application in music room

14.09.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pink Shirt Day reminds us: kindness is stronger than cruelty,
Inclusion is stronger than exclusion.

#PinkShirtDay

Let’s all wear pink tomorrow and have those great conversations with our students.

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Happy Labour Day #NSTUmembers!
Thank you to the #NSTUmembera who were able to rally in #Halifax today!
@halifaxcitylocal.bsky.social @nsteachersunion.bsky.social #dartmouthlocal
(More photos to follow)

01.09.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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