Important dates in October:
- October is Mi’kmaq History Month
- October 1: Treaty Day
- October 2 - October 4 Rosh ha Shana (Jewish New Year)
- October 4: National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
- October 11: Professional Learning Day (no classes for PP-12)
- October 14: Thanksgiving (no classes for PP-12)
- October 25: NSTU Conference Day (no classes for PP-12)
- October 31: Diwali
What’s going in your October newsletter?
- School Bus Safety Week
- What is SchoolsPlus?
- Reminder: No classes Oct. 11 & 25
School Bus Safety Week
October 21-25, 2024 is School Bus Safety Week in Nova Scotia!
Did you know that more than 30,000 HRCE students ride the school bus every day?
School Bus Safety Week is a great time to remind students, families and schools of a few daily safety tips that everyone can follow to ensure all students get to school safely.
Bus Stop Safety
- Be on time for the bus and please don’t run to/from the bus.
- Stand back off the road and don't push or shove when waiting at a stop.
- Always cross in front of the bus. Walk three metres (10 feet) in front of the bus to a point where you can see the driver and wait for the driver's signal to cross. Proceed to the centre of the road, STOP, LOOK & LISTEN and cross the road when it is safe.
- Never crawl under a school bus or cross the road behind the bus.
- Know the danger zones around the bus.
School Bus Safety
- Please respect and listen to the driver and avoid distracting them.
- Please keep noise levels to a minimum.
- Do not stand or move seats while the bus is in motion.
- Never put your hands, arms, feet or head out of the bus window.
- Ask the driver for permission before you open the bus windows.
- Do not throw anything inside the bus or out of the windows.
- Keep the aisle clear at all times when the bus is in motion.
You can find out more information about School Bus Safety Week, including more safety tips, here.