Strait Regional Centre for Education

SRCE Regional Executive Director Paul Landry welcomed school administrators and regional Programs staff to the 2026-2027 school year at a planning and information meeting today.

Looking forward to another successful year. Welcome back, everyone!

It is an exciting time of year as we prepare for .

The SRCE looks forward to soon welcoming students, staff, families and partners back for another successful school year.

Access start dates, busing information and safety reminders in the Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year news story accessible at the following link, https://www.srce.ca/news/news_stories__releases/welcome_to_the_2026-2027_school_year.

SRCE families, a reminder that the School Calendar for 2026-2027 may be accessed on our website at the following link, https://www.srce.ca/common/pages/GetFile.ashx?key=UNcOAKEo

SRCE newly registered families in the Pre-primary Programs for the 2026-2027 school year, please see information about start dates, busing and orientation sessions in the news story, Pre-primary Program Information for 2026-2027, accessible at the following link https://www.srce.ca/news/news_stories__releases/pre-primary_program_information_for_2026-2027.

Looking for something fun and hands-on for your child next week?

We still have spots available in our FREE Skilled Trades Camp at the:
📍 Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School, Antigonish:
📅 July 27–31, 2026

Youth ages 11–15 will spend the week exploring exciting careers in the skilled trades through hands-on activities while learning valuable workplace safety skills.

Participants will experience:
🔨 Construction
👨‍🍳 Culinary
🚗 Automotive

Whether they're discovering a new passion or exploring future career opportunities, this camp is a great way to build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun!

🎟️ Registration is FREE, but spots are limited!

📧 Register today by emailing [email protected]

Join the SRCE Team!

There are a number of term teaching, Early Childhood Educator and Teacher Assistant positions available at schools throughout the Strait Region.

Inspire, engage, support and connect with children and youth in the SRCE by sharing your expertise, time, and talents as part of the SRCE team.

Learn more and apply now by accessing the Employment Opportunities page accessible at the following link, https://jobs.ednet.ns.ca/go/Strait-Regional/2295817/.

SRCE families, we hope you are finding some time to enjoy these beautiful summer days.

As you may be aware, last year, the platform BusPlanner was launched for the communication of bus route notices (bus service delays and/or cancellations). As a reminder, parents and guardians are required to sign up annually for a Parent Account in BusPlanner.

Effective, today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Parent Accounts in BusPlanner may be created or recreated (if you had a Parent Account last school year).

If you wish to receive bus route notices for your student(s) during the 2026-2027 school year, you are encouraged to create or recreate the Parent Account soon.

For more information, please access the news story, BusPlanner Parent Accounts, accessible at the following link, https://www.srce.ca/news/news_stories__releases/bus_planner_parent_accounts.

Happy Canada Day!

Learn more about how our national flag is a symbol of unity, respect, peace, diversity and inclusion at the following link https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-day.html.

So much to celebrate in the May/June 2026 Regional Executive Director's Report to school communities in the SRCE including:

- Congratulations and Thank You
- SRCE Graduates of 2026
- Student Learning/Awards
- Black Excellence Day 2026
- Gaelic Nova Scotia Month 2026
- Staff Congratulations
- Mental Health Supports
- Calendar 2026-2027 and so much more!

Please access the following link to a news story posted on the SRCE website to learn more about the great things happening in the region,https://www.srce.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_124423/File/2025-2026/RED%20Reports/SRCE%20Regional%20Executive%20Director%20of%20Education%20Report-May-June-2026.pdf

Happy last day of school! Wishing you a safe, relaxing and fun summer shared with family and friends.