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Official tweets from Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

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“Receiving this award was an incredible experience. From the mentorship I received, I'm able to push my ideas and creativity forward and I hope other youth entrepreneurs continue to be inspired. I would encourage youth who have a passion to pursue their creativity.” - Syd West
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Congrats to Syd West of Horton High School, recipient of the Minister’s Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence & a $1K grant matched by @smuhalifax Syd was recognized for developing Purspex, active light-blocking glasses designed to help prevent photosensitive epileptic episodes.
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NS Education and Early Childhood Development retweeted
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@nsgovJun 2
New Program Focuses on Careers in Seafood Industry news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
Round logo with a wave in the middle and the words Coast to Classroom Nova Scotia

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The bright and modern new school will welcome students next week on February 18!
Photo of a classroom.

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Photo of the cafeteria.

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Photo of the locker/cubby spaces outside of classrooms.

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The new St. Joseph’s-Alexander McKay Elementary School (SJAM) officially opened today! 🎉🏫 Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works were on site with Principal Cheyanne Gorman-Tolliver to mark the occasion.
Photo of EECD Minister Brendan Maguire, Principal Cheyanne Gorman-Tolliver, and Public Works Minister Fred Tilley stand in the gym at the new St. Joseph's-Alexander McKay Elementary School.

ALT Photo of EECD Minister Brendan Maguire, Principal Cheyanne Gorman-Tolliver, and Public Works Minister Fred Tilley stand in the gym at the new St. Joseph's-Alexander McKay Elementary School.

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🩺🚑Nova Scotia Health invites high school students and their families to “Something in Healthcare,” a free webinar on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The session will cover career options, post secondary application guidance, recommended programs and more! Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Something In Healthcare, February 12 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. AST

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Nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour distinguer les conseillères et conseillers d’orientation, qui jouent un rôle essentiel auprès des élèves sur le plan de la santé mentale, du bienêtre et de la réussite! Pour en savoir plus : ccpa-accp.ca/fr/sections/sch…

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Nous célébrons cette semaine la Semaine des services d’orientation scolaire au Canada.
Conseillers et conseillères en milieu scolaire du Canada. Aider les élèves à trouver leur voie.

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This week is Canadian School Counselling Week. Join us in recognizing and thanking school counsellors for the essential role they play in supporting students’ mental health, well being and success! For more information visit: ccpa-accp.ca/chapters/school… #CSCW2026
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NS Education and Early Childhood Development retweeted
Nova Scotia Gov.
@nsgovJan 27
Launch of African Heritage Month 2026 news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
The 2026 African Heritage Month poster, which shows people holding hands and the words Strength in Unity

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❄️🌲A holiday message from Minister Brendan Maguire on behalf of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. 🌲❄️
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❄️🌲Un message du temps des fêtes du ministre Brendan Maguire au nom du ministère de l’Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance. 🌲❄️
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Also, shoutout to Mr. Daniel LeBlanc, Career Development 10 teacher at Cape Breton Highlands Academy, for encouraging student participation in the challenge. For more information visit: industryimmersionseries.mybl…
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Congrats to Anna Sigvaldason from @SRCE_NS for being named Nova Scotia’s first winner of the $500 @myBlueprint micro grant! The grants are part of myBlueprint’s Industry Immersion Series that connects students to careers through skill-building challenges. Great work, Anna!
Student, Anna Sigvaldason smiles for a picture.

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NS Education and Early Childhood Development retweeted
Nova Scotia Gov.
@nsgov12 Dec 2025
Site Selected for New Trenton School news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/1…
Graphic with a school and the words Investing in Schools Nova Scotia School Capital Program

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Love to see the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program in action!
Inverness Education Centre/Academy@InvernessECA11 Dec 2025
The meatballs and veggies where a huge hit at IECA today! We’re thankful to have Ms. Ashley and her helpers serve us yummy food every day at lunch.
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If you are interested in playing a bigger role in your school community, you can learn more about SACs online or by speaking to your principal: ednet.ns.ca/SAC
Various information booths including Schools Plus and African Canadian Services. SAC members are seen chatting with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development staff.

ALT Various information booths including Schools Plus and African Canadian Services. SAC members are seen chatting with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development staff.

Various information booths including Career Pathways and Early Learning. SAC members are seen chatting with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development staff.

ALT Various information booths including Career Pathways and Early Learning. SAC members are seen chatting with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development staff.

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Today, we brought together School Advisory Council Chairs and principals from every school in Nova Scotia to learn how to maximize the impact of SACs and learn about the amazing work happening in schools across the province.
A large group of SAC members looks towards the stage as the panel session "From Kitchen to Student: The People Behind Nova Scotia’s School Lunch Program" takes place. Panel members sit at a stage with flags and photos of Nova Scotia School Lunch Program lunches.

ALT A large group of SAC members looks towards the stage as the panel session "From Kitchen to Student: The People Behind Nova Scotia’s School Lunch Program" takes place. Panel members sit at a stage with flags and photos of Nova Scotia School Lunch Program lunches.

Moderator Amanda Northcott speaks from a podium with panel members sitting beside her. A photo of a child eating a taco appears on screen with text that reads "Healthy Food. Healthy Learning."

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NS Education and Early Childhood Development retweeted
Nova Scotia Gov.
@nsgov28 Nov 2025
More Child-Care Spaces for East Preston news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/1…
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NS Education and Early Childhood Development retweeted
Nova Scotia Gov.
@nsgov14 Nov 2025
New Child-Care Centre for Inverness news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/1…
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