Thanksgiving Assembly

Thanksgiving Assembly will be held in Academy Hall on Friday, October 2nd at 9:30am. Mr. Jacob Deng, founder of the non- profit organization, Wadeng Wings of Hope is our honoured guest. Jacob spent fifteen years living in refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia after witnessing the violent destruction of his Sudanese village, Duk Padiet. As a small child, his mother often offered encouragement and hope by saying "wadeng," which means, "Look to the future- it will be better". Academy families and friends are invited to hear Mr. Deng and learn of the success of the Brick by Brick program, which will help build a school, enabling the people of southern Sudan to create a better future through education. During his presentation, Mr. Deng will share stories of his journey, which was fuelled with his incredible determination. It is my sincere hope that Bedford Academy families contribute to this wonderful program and donate to this worthwhile children's cause. If Bedford Academy students each contribute $5.00, we will reach our goal in presenting Mr. Deng with $1000.00. Please view the Wings of Hope website, www.wadeng.org prior to the Assembly to learn more about his amazing story.

Fall Book Fair

Individual class purchasing times will be held during English class on Wednesday, October 14th. Parents are also welcome to purchase on Thursday and Friday.

8:30am - Grade 4
9:00am - Grade 1 (Grade 9 help)
9:30am - Grade 3
10:00am - Grade 7
11:00am - Grade P
11:30am - JP(Gr.8)
1:00pm - Grade 5
1:30pm - Grade 2
2:00pm - Grade 6

Class Pictures

Thursday, October 22nd will be Class Picture Day; students are required to wear their Assembly uniform. Family photos and retakes will also be photographed at that time.

School Choir

The Academy School Choir, under the direction of Mr. Lyne, will hold its first practice on Tuesday, September 29th. This activity is open to students in Grades Two to Nine.

River Rangers Field Trip

Grade Four students will venture outside the classroom to the Sackville River on Friday, October 9th to experience, explore and study science 'hands on", at the Sackville River.

Student Council Election 2009-2010

The election will take place on Friday, October 23rd. Grades Two to Nine students will cast their ballots following the candidate's campaign speeches during Assembly.

School Dance

Our first Junior High School Dance of the year will take place on Wednesday, September 30th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in Academy Hall.

Terry Fox Run

This year's run will take place on Wednesday, September 30th. Students are permitted to wear their gym clothes to school. Pledge sheets have been distributed to the students.

Halloween Party

Bedford Academy students will celebrate Halloween with our traditional school party held on Friday morning, October 30th at 10:30-noon. Parents of students in Grades Junior Primary to Five are then welcome to don a costume and participate in their child's class party at 1:00pm.

Best regards,

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