Tatamagouche Regional Academy

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A great way to support TRACSS!

They are still looking for some volunteers - if interested get touch with Annie!

902-324-3292 or [email protected]

Over the weekend, our community came together to celebrate the life of Bailey Dunphy.

As we continue to navigate this loss together, it is important to remember that grief does not look the same for everyone. It can be loud and overwhelming, or quiet and unexpected. It can show up as sadness, anger, confusion, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite or sleep, or simply feeling “off” without knowing why. For some, those feelings come immediately. For others, they may not surface for days, weeks, or even months.

Grief has a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it.

As a school community, we want you to know that whatever you are feeling is okay. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there is no timeline for healing.

Please lean on those who love and support you. Reach out to a friend, a family member, a teacher, a coach, a counsellor, or another trusted adult. Check in on one another. Sometimes a simple conversation or a reminder that someone cares can make all the difference.

Most importantly, if you need help, ask for it. You do not have to carry this alone.

Some resources and supports available to our students, staff, and families include:

❤️ Bailey Noonan, TRA Adolescent Outreach Worker
Available to support students and families throughout the summer months.
📧 [email protected]

❤️ Kids Help Phone (available 24/7)
📞 Call 1-800-668-6868
📱 Text CONNECT to 686868
Kids Help Phone (https://kidshelpphone.ca/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

❤️ Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service
📞 1-855-922-1122
Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Services (https://mha.nshealth.ca/en?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

❤️ Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line (24/7)
📞 1-888-429-8167

❤️ 211 Nova Scotia
📞 Dial 211
211 Nova Scotia (https://ns.211.ca/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

❤️ Colchester East Hants Hospice Society Grief and Bereavement Supports
📞 902-893-3265
Colchester East Hants Hospice Society (https://cehhospice.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

❤️ Bereaved Families of Nova Scotia
Bereaved Families of Nova Scotia (https://bereavedfamilies.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

As we move through the days and weeks ahead, may we continue to care for one another, show kindness, offer grace, and remember that no one should have to navigate grief alone.

Our thoughts remain with Bailey’s family, friends, and everyone whose lives were touched by him. ❤️

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Our new rock wall is officially ready! 🧗 We can't wait to get students climbing, challenging themselves, and building confidence in PE in September. Next year is going to rock! 💙💚

🎓 Graduation Day is Monday! 🎓
Join us as we recognize the hard work, achievements, and memories that have brought our graduates to this special milestone. We are proud of each and every one of them and can’t wait to celebrate alongside family, friends, staff, and our school community.
Mustang Proud 🎓🐴💙

The Great TATA Scavenger Hunt
Yesterday, our Grade 7 & 8 classes joined forces and headed out on the Great TATA Scavenger Hunt! Students split into teams and raced around Tatamagouche completing challenges, solving tasks, and capturing photos of their adventures along the way…. The catch? No cell phones allowed during school hours!
Armed with “old school” digital cameras and plenty of enthusiasm, they headed out into the drizzly weather, which stayed with them all day. Thankfully, the rain couldn’t dampen their spirits!As you can see from the photos, our students had an incredible time.
A huge thank you to Ms. Wall and Ms. Campbell for organizing such a fun experience and to the many local businesses and community members who welcomed our students, hosted activities, and embraced the excitement of the day.
This event truly showcased the strength of our community. Thank you for opening your doors, supporting our students, and helping create lasting memories. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Great work, students!! You represented TRA so well and did an amazing job! 💚💙

🏆 We recently celebrated our athletes and the many accomplishments of our teams this year. From programs making their return after years away to defending provincial champions pursuing a fourth consecutive title, our athletes gave us plenty to be proud of.

A heartfelt thank you to our coaches, parents, and community volunteers whose time, dedication, and support make school sports possible. Your commitment creates opportunities for our students to grow, compete, and build lasting memories.

To our athletes, thank you for your hard work, perseverance, sportsmanship, and the Mustang Pride you showed every time you represented our school.

A special thank you to Athletic Director Brandon Verge for the countless hours of work behind the scenes that help make our athletic programs a success. We are also grateful for our multi-sport athletes and the families who support our teams season after season.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in another incredible year of Mustang athletics. We can’t wait to see what next season brings!

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What a fantastic Field Day! 🫶🏻🤩

Our students had an amazing day enjoying so many games and activities, with the slip and slide being a fan favourite! There was something for everyone, and the smiles said it all.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers for all of your hard work in making today such a success. We couldn't have done it without you!

We hope everyone heads home with tired feet, big smiles, and plenty of great memories. As some of our students said today, “Best day ever!"💙💚 # MustangProud

As we wrap up another amazing year at TRA, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible students, families, staff, community partners, and supporters. ❤️

This year was filled with unforgettable experiences, spirit weeks, field trips, special events, learning opportunities, and countless everyday moments that made our school such a wonderful place to be. None of it would be possible without the support of our amazing school community.

A special thank you to TRACSS for creating our year-end newsletter! Be sure to check it out and take a look back at some of the highlights from the 2025-26 school year.

TRA is a special place because of the people who make it what it is, and we are so grateful to be part of this community. We can't wait to see what next year brings!

📅 Important Year-End Dates:
• June 26 – Last full day for P-8 students
• June 29 – No school for students / Graduation at 6:00 PM
• June 30 – Last day for students (1-hour early dismissal)

Wishing all of our students and families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer! ☀️🌻