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Our mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the challenges of a global society.

We are “Committed to Excellence”, and we work hard to make the site a primary source for timely information for all users, and a main gateway for improved communication between parents, teachers, students and other members of our community.

Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver.

Administration:
Robin Isenor, Principal
Serena Matthews, Vice Principal
Shawna-Kay Lawrence, Vice Principal/Behavioural Support

Office staff:
Michelle Bailey, AA
Jen Rand, AA
Raylee Isenor, School Counsellor
Kareen Knox, School Counsellor (.5)

School Hours
8:05 am - School Doors Open
8:20 am - School Day Warning Bell
8:25 am - School Day Starts
8:55 am - REC safe arrival calls go out
2:25 pm - Dismissal Bell - Walkers & Students Picked Up
2:30 pm - Bus Dismissal Starts

 

May in Mi’kmaq is Sqoljuiku's

Frog Croaking Time

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • May 21 - Gr 8 Assessments - Day 1 - Reading & Writing
  • May 22 - Gr 8 Assessments - Day 2 - Reading & Writing
  • May 23 - Gr 8 Assessments - Make Up Day
  • May 26 - Gr 8 Assessments - Make Up Day
  • May 27 - Gr 8 Assessments - Day 3 - Math
  • May 28 - Gr 8 Assessments - Day 4 - Math
  • May 29 - Gr 8 Assessments - Make Up Day
  • May 30 - Gr 8 Assessments - Make Up Day
  • June 2 - Gr 8 Assessments - Make Up Day
  • June 12 - Grade 5 Parent/Guardian Info Night - 6pm
  • June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
  • June 26 - Grade 8 Celebration Night 6-8pm
  • June 27 - Marking Day - No school for students
  • June 30 - Report Cards Issued/Last Day of School

 

Recent News

NS Loyal Voucher Program
05/14/2025
We’re proud to be part of the Nova Scotia Loyal School Voucher Program in partnership with the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia! 🥕🍎
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Grade 8 Assessment Schedule
05/06/2025
Here is the schedule for Grade 8 Assessments
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May News
05/06/2025
Check out this month's newsletter
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Summer Programming Provided by NS Health & Schools Plus
05/01/2025
Check out these great summer programs being offered by Schools Plus in partnership with NS Health
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ATHLETIC NEWS

Track & Field Updates
05/15/2025
Our Riverside athletes did absolutely awesome at the district meet!
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Use of Personal Cellphones at School
04/28/2025
Friendly reminder to all students and parents about the protocols that are in place at REC regarding the use of personal cellphone use.
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Reminder: Picking Your Child Up Early or For Appointments
03/27/2025
When students are leaving during the school day, prior to dismissal at 2:25pm, parents/guardians must come into the Main Office to sign the child(ren) out.
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Safe Arrival - Reporting an Absence
03/04/2025
You are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient methods:
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Important: Changes to Bus Alerts/Notifications
02/25/2025
There is a change in the way bus notifications and alerts will be sent out. If your child takes the bus, please see this important notice or you may not receive busing
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Reminder: Changes to Routine/Transportation (End of Day)
02/03/2025
If there is a change to your child’s planned routine at the end of the day (they need to take the bus home or are being picked up instead of taking the bus, etc), please call the main office and speak to office staff prior to 2:00pm to be sure the message is relayed to your child before the end of the day.
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Quick Links

Upcoming Events

School REgistration

Have you moved to REC's catchment area and have a child going to attend REC?

Please call the school at 902-758-4660 ext 2032 or E-mail Michelle to set up an appointment to come in to register your child.

You will need to bring along the following:

✅ Your child's birth certificate;
✅ Proof of your civic address; and
✅ Your child's last report card.

If you are moving and your child will be starting REC in September, there will be a day at the end of August to come in to register for September, but you can call to let us know about your move anytime.

Please note: Grade 5 students in the area that will be coming to REC in the following September do not need to register.

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