Education Week in Nova Scotia
How the Canadian province honours educators and teachers.
Each year, Nova Scotia’s Education Week is an opportunity to recognize the work of teachers, public school administrators, early childhood educators, and student support staff who help ensure the achievements and well-being of young and young Canadians.
Education Week 2023, with the topic "Active Learning = Engagement," highlights how school communities are encouraging active learning in a variety of creative ways, from outdoor activities to hands-on classroom experiences. Students gain an authentic learning experience and become involved in learning through these initiatives, which improve their overall well-being.
"Our educators, administrators and staff understand that students thrive when they are active participants in their educational journey and today, we celebrate and recognize those who have found exceptional and creative ways to make students feel welcomed, encouraged and engaged,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan. “
63 recipients from across Nova Scotia received awards at a ceremony in Halifax on April 17.
"As a principal, I am committed to creating supportive and engaging environments that empower all of my students to reach their full potential. I am grateful for the opportunity to help all of my students be the best they can be. Thank you for the recognition," said Tanya DeViller, Public School Administrator Award recipient, Port Maitland Consolidated Elementary School.
"It has long been a goal of mine, both as an Indigenous support worker and a teacher, to change the way a student experiences a math or science class. I try to do this by looking at the curriculum through a cultural lens that students may not have been exposed to previously. It is exciting that the HRCE also recognizes the importance of this and that there is much more we can do," said Derrick Hennessey, Mi’kmaq Educator/Student Support Award recipient, Bedford and Forsyth Education Centres.
Recall that just recently we wrote about a new initiative from Saskatchewan. There, a special council of high school students will be created to help students bring their views directly to educational organizations.
