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Jun 22 - Aboriginal Day

On Monday, June 21st the New Brigden students and staff celebrated National Aboriginal Day. National Aboriginal Day is held on June 21st to honor and celebrate Canada’s First Nation, Inuit and Metis people, and also recognize the important co... (read more)

Jun 4 - Gold Medal Coach

Melody Davidson the coach for the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team visited our school on Wednesday, June 2. She spoke about being proud of coming from a small town (Oyen), working hard, and to follow your dreams. She had a video presentation on various a... (read more)

Apr 23 - "Pitch-In"

All students/staff are involved in Character Club every Thursday for a twenty minute period. This past Thursday, April 22 New Brigden Students/Staff did something outside the classroom for Character Club. Since it was “Earth Day” we all participated... (read more)

Apr 1 - Special Visit

Today, the last day of classes before the Easter break we had five special visitors at our School. The Herron Children brought the baby bunnies in for everyone to see. They came in various colors and oh so adorable. Of course everyone wanted one o... (read more)

Mar 17 - Pysanka

On Friday, March 12th Valerie from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre visited our school and demonstrated the Art of Ukrainian Egg decorating. All the students got a chance to decorate their own egg. Many of us can now appreciate all the time it tak... (read more)

Mar 12 - Burdett, New Brigden part of a milk moo-vement

For 20 years now, Burdett and New Brigden students have been in the moo-d for milk. Burdett School and New Brigden School were both recognized by Alberta Milk recently for their 20 year participation in Club Moo, an initiative promoting milk programs in... (read more)

Mar 4 - Winter Walk

On February 10, 2010 all staff and students from New Brigden School went for a 20 minute walk after lunch. This was our way of “Let’s Get Active Alberta.” The weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed the little walk. This event was promoted by Win... (read more)

Mar 4 - Music Recital

On Wednesday, February 10th students who take Music lessons from Mr. & Mrs. Orr presented an hour long music recital. All Grade 4, 5 & 6 students take keyboard lessons once a week and a few take private lessons (fiddle, drum and singing) from Mr. & Mrs. O... (read more)

Mar 4 - Olympics at New Brigden

On Friday, February 26, New Brigden School held their version of Olympics 2010. President Shields of the NBOC (New Brigden Olympic Committee) opened the games. The various teams and athletes entered the stadium led by flagbearers. The Mighty Meese, weari... (read more)

Jan 28 - New Brigden Students Helping

New Brigden Student’s Union held a special meeting and the topic of the meeting was the earthquake victims in Haiti. It was decided that the Student’s Union would donate $10 for each student in the school which would come to $430.00. Another $140.00... (read more)

Dec 18 - Awesome Show!

Last night New Brigden School held their annual Christmas Concert. Wow! What a wonderful concert it was. The Show started out with Mrs. Gilmer's guitar students, followed by the Gr. 1/2/3 play-"A Gingerbread Christmas," then Grade 4/5/6 play-"A Place in... (read more)

Dec 3 - Shoebox Gifts

For many years now students at New Brigden School have participated in the Shoebox activity with this year being no exception. Today, Thursday, December 3rd students and their siblings got together to build their shoebox gift. They start out by wrapping a... (read more)

Nov 27 - Shoebox for Christmas

All Families at New Brigden School are encouraged to bring a shoebox, small items to fill it with, wrapping paper and tape for Thursday, December 3rd. Students get together with their siblings , decorate the shoebox, fill it with the goodies, and label... (read more)

Nov 6 - H1N1 vaccination clinics resume for targeted individuals

H1N1 vaccination clinics resume for targeted individuals Alberta Health Services announces new strategy for H1N1 vaccinations For immunization clinics and times, click here: http://www4.albertahealthservices.ca/Immunization/ Due to the unexpected n... (read more)

Nov 3 - H1N1 vaccination clinics suspended

Statement from Alberta public health officials H1N1 clinics suspended due to vaccine supply issues After consulting top senior public health officials from across Alberta, and with a reduced supply of H1N1 vaccines expected to arrive in the province sta... (read more)