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Chignecto Central Long Range Outlook Regional Centre for Education Published: December 2019 Table of Contents

Overview General Description ...... 4 Senior Management Team ...... 4 Family of Schools Administrative Units ...... 4 Geography ...... 5 Demographics ...... 6 Educational Goals, Priorities and Programming Vision-Mission-Values ...... 7 2019-2020 Business Plan Priorities ...... 8 Goals ...... 9 Programs and Student Services Public School Program ...... 12 Specific Programming ...... 13 Provincial Context...... 15 Board Operations and Assets Budget-Capital Assets and Student Transportation ...... 18 Expenditure Summary 2018-2019 ...... 21 School Information A.G. Baillie Memorial School ...... 23 Advocate District School ...... 27 Amherst Regional High School ...... 30 Bible Hill Consolidated School ...... 34 Bible Hill Junior High School ...... 38 Brookfield Elementary School ...... 44 Central Colchester Junior High School ...... 47 Chiganois Elementary School ...... 51 Cobequid Consolidated Elementary School ...... 55 Cobequid District Elementary School ...... 60 Cobequid Educational Centre ...... 64 Cumberland North Academy ...... 68 Cyrus Eaton Elementary ...... 72 Debert Elementary...... 76 Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School ...... 80 E.B. Chandler Junior High School ...... 84 East Pictou Middle School ...... 88 Elmsdale District Elementary School ...... 92 Enfield District Elementary School...... 96 December 2019 1

Frank H. MacDonald Elementary School ...... 99 G.R. Saunders Elementary School ...... 100 Great Village Elementary School ...... 104 Hants East Rural High School ...... 108 Hants North Rural High/Kennetcook District Elementary Schools ...... 112 Harmony Heights Elementary School ...... 116 Hilden Elementary School ...... 120 Junction Road Elementary School...... 124 Maple Ridge Elementary School ...... 128 McCulloch Education Centre ...... 132 New Glasgow Academy ...... 135 North Nova Education Centre ...... 139 North River Elementary School ...... 143 Northport Consolidated Elementary School ...... 146 Northumberland Regional HIgh School ...... 149 Oxford Regional Education Centre ...... 153 Parrsboro Regional Elementary School ...... 157 Parrsboro Regional High School ...... 161 Pictou Academy ...... 164 Pugwash District High School ...... 168 Rawdon District Elementary School ...... 172 Redcliff Middle School ...... 176 River Hebert District School ...... 180 Riverside Education Centre ...... 184 Salt Springs Elementary School ...... 188 Scotsburn Elementary School ...... 192 Shubenacadie District Elementary School ...... 196 South Colchester Academy ...... 200 Springhill Jr/Sr High School ...... 204 Spring Street Academy ...... 208 Tatamagouche Regional Academy ...... 212 Thorburn Consolidated School ...... 215 Trenton Elementary School ...... 219 Trenton Middle School ...... 222 Truro Elementary School ...... 226 Truro Junior High School ...... 230 Uniacke District School ...... 234 Upper Stewiacke Elementary School ...... 238 Valley Elementary School ...... 241 Wallace Consolidated Elementary School ...... 245 Walter Duggan Consolidated School ...... 248 December 2019 2

West Colchester Consolidated School ...... 252 West End Memorial School ...... 256 West Highlands School ...... 260 West Pictou Consolidated School...... 264 Winding River Consolidated School ...... 268 Appendices Appendix A - School Capacity Calculation ...... 273 Appendix B - Ultilization Calculation ...... 275 Appendix C - Building Condition Index Categories ...... 276 Appen-dix D -Deferred Maintenance ...... 277 Appendix E - Community and Municipal Information and Links ...... 278 Appendix F - Population Trends ...... 282

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Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education Overview

General Description The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE) is comprised of approximately 2,800 staff, all striving to provide excellent educational opportunities for over 19,000 students in grades Primary to 12, including international students.

Senior Management Team The tasks and decisions relating to the daily operation of the school system are the responsibility of the Senior Management Team. This leadership team is comprised of the Regional Education Director; the director from each of the board’s four departments: Education Services, Financial Services, Human Resources Services and Operational Services; System Development Supervisor and the supervisor from each of our four administrative Families of Schools.

Family of Schools Administrative Units CCRCE serves four distinct geographical areas in Central and Northern Nova Scotia. These four administrative units are called Families of Schools and include: Celtic, Chignecto, Cobequid and Nova.

The Celtic Family of Schools is made up of 17 schools in Pictou County: seven elementary schools, five elementary/middle schools, one junior, one middle/junior high schools and three high schools. Pictou County is known for its rich Scottish heritage, in fact, the Town of Pictou is known as the birthplace of New Scotland (aka Nova Scotia).

The Chignecto Family of Schools includes 17 schools in Cumberland County: nine elementary schools, one junior high school, four high schools and three consolidated Grade Primary - Grade 12 schools. Cumberland County is known for being rich in natural resources such as wild blueberries, coal and rock salt.

The Cobequid Family of Schools is made up of 16 schools in the northern, western and eastern parts of Colchester County: nine elementary schools, one elementary-middle school, four middle/junior high schools, one high school and one Grade Primary – Grade 12 School. The centre of the Cobequid Family is the Town of Truro, known as the Hub of Nova Scotia.

The Nova Family of Schools includes 16 schools in the southern part of Colchester County and the Municipality of East Hants: 11 elementary schools, one middle school, one consolidated Grade Primary-9 school and three high schools. East Hants is one of the fastest growing areas in Nova Scotia.

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Geography Our regional centre is made up of 68 schools in central and northern Nova Scotia, stretching from the New Brunswick border to the Antigonish County line and from the Northumberland Strait to the Halifax Regional Municipality. Our geography includes the Counties of Colchester, Cumberland, Hants (East Hants) and Pictou. The central administrative office is located at 60 Lorne Street in Truro, Nova Scotia, with Family of Schools offices located in Shubenacadie, Springhill, Trenton and Truro.

CCRCE covers a geographic area of 12,529 square kilometers. By comparison, Prince Edward Island has an area of 5,660 square kilometers.

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Demographics

Board Enrolments Year Enrolment 2008 22,675 2009 22,196 2010 21,750 2011 21,833 2012 20,954 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 19,601 2014 19,811 2015 19,721 2016 19,782 2017 19,680 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 19,514 2019 19,416 2020 18,940 2021 18,576 2022 18,428 2023 18,214 Projected Enrolments (according to Baragar) 2024 18,006 2025 17,710 2026 17,494 2027 17,218 2028 17,800

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Educational Goals, Priorities and Programming

Extensive consultation and a community engagement process took place over a two year period, which led CCRCE to a new vision, mission, and core values that guides the daily work of our staff. While reflecting these guiding statements, CCRCE works in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) to ensure that the needs of each child are well served through our programs and services. CCRCE’s guiding statements are very much aligned with the strategic direction of the province.

Vision–Mission-Values At Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to high expectations for all our students and staff. Recently revised Vision, Mission, and Values guide our daily work and system initiatives to achieve student success.

Vision Each student contributes meaningfully as a global citizen and thrives in an ever changing world. Mission We create engaging learning experiences in inclusive environments that support each student’s well-being and social emotional development.

Values  Collaboration  Diversity and Inclusion  Growth & Innovation  Relationships  Responsibilities 2019-2020 Business Plan CCRCE will begin the 2019-20 school year with a new System Improvement Plan. The plan was constructed collaboratively with as many system voices as possible. It will focus our collective efforts on a few, high leverage strategies intended to complement school-based Student Success Plans in Raising the Bar and Closing the Gaps. The system improvement planning process has been a shared approach involving the other Regions, the CSAP Board and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), to further advance our provincial focus on enhancing coherence and alignment in public education.

In addition to CCRCE’s vision, mission and values and the new System Improvement Plan, further considerations for the Business Plan are as follows:  The EECD Business Plan 2019-2020.  The EECD Five Year Strategic Plan 2015-2020.  The recommendations from the Council to Improve Classroom Conditions. December 2019 7

 The recommendations from Raise the Bar: A Coherent and Responsive Education Administrative System for Nova Scotia report.  The recommendations from Students First, the report of the Commission on Inclusive Education.

The complete 2019-2020 Business Plan can be found at: https://www.ccrce.ca/sites/default/files/Documents%20and%20Forms/2019-2020-CCRCE-Business-Plan.pdf

PRIORITIES

Focus on Student Well-Being and Achievement  Prioritize Professional Development Funds towards collaboration time and a mentor team to support teachers in the continual improvement of their teaching practices.  Recruit and retain employees in areas of identified shortages.  Develop and implement an Employee Attendance Support program to ensure consistent high-quality delivery of services.  Develop innovative professional development models and after-hours programming to provide professional development outside of the school hours.  Expand Priority Schools Initiative to include four new middle schools as well as continuing our efforts with the identified ten 2018-2019 elementary Priority Schools.

Regional System Improvements  To ensure we continue our alignment (both regionally and provincially) as well as provide coherent delivery of the public education program, CCRCE will:

 Implement the new Provincial Student Protection Policy to ensure the collection, monitoring, and storage of employment record checks.  Participate in the development and implementation of the new provincial Teacher Appraisal model to support high-quality instruction.  Continue to enhance our student transportation experience for our families by implementing a pilot program that will provide bussing service to Pre-Primary students at selected sites.  Expand CCRCE electronic transportation routing software beyond the Colchester County pilot initiative.

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 Enhance organizational processes and controls by continuing to build on the work of the fraud risk self-assessment.  Continue to enhance our cyber security to protect CCRCE’s networks, devices and programs against cyber-attacks.  Support logistical planning for implementation of final phases of the provincial pre-primary program.  Expand the understanding and application of relational approaches, employee engagement, and community relationships to realize a positive and aligned system.

GOALS

1. To Improve Student Achievement

The 2019-2020 priorities to improve student achievement were identified by conducting a thorough analysis of available data and evidence from the 2018-2019 school year. Using this data allowed the CCRCE to make informed, need-based decisions and resource allocations.

Literacy and Mathematics

Include regional approaches to improve both Literacy and Mathematics using highly effective practices included:  Intentional redistribution of instructional mentors and coaches based on regional evidence of student achievement and student need.  Support effective teacher practices by increasing mentors and coaches’ knowledge and application of culturally responsive practices that are aimed to improve student engagement and sense of belonging in the classroom.

Priority Schools Continue to provide intensive support to 10 elementary schools identified as Priority Schools which includes alignment with the CCRCE approach to close the gap through:  Regular cycles of team meetings, involving both school and regional staff.  Engagement in the Student Success Planning Process.  Continual strategic professional learning of schools’ staff.  Ongoing process improvements in Literacy, Mathematics, and Well-Being.  Guided by the classroom with attention to achievement information at the individual student level.

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2. To Enhance Equitable and Inclusive Education throughout our Schools and System

Within our education system, we know that paying close attention to our disaggregated student evidence will allow focused efforts to ensure our African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students are experiencing high-level success.

CCRCE has been working to close the gap for our students of historically marginalized communities. In addition to focusing on increasing the academic achievement and well-being for our self-identified African Descent and First Nations students, CCRCE has been increasing the understanding and application of culturally responsive practices throughout. This includes:  Cultural Responsive mentors, who are dedicated to supporting the use of culturally responsive approaches in the learning environment, work closely with our schools throughout the year. The mentors’ work is prioritized in part, by analysis of student achievement data, along with school requests for assistance.  Three schools have been identified, using disaggregated data, which will receive additional dedicated staffing allocations through Achievement Gap funding.  This staffing will be focused on Literacy and Mathematics supports.  All mathematics and literacy coaches have received training in Culturally Responsive Practices (CRP) to enhance their educational expertise.  A series of professional development modules on CRP were developed and will continue to be used in support of all classroom teachers’ practices.  A Culturally Responsive Self-Assessment tool was developed and delivered to provide teachers with an opportunity to reflect on their practices and understanding, and to provide critical baseline data in support of future professional development initiatives.  On-going support and continued focus will be needed to continue in improved understanding and application of cultural responsiveness.

Inclusive Education A range of additional supports were made available to a number of schools across CCRCE including Autism Support Teachers, Behaviour Support Teachers, Child-Youth Car Practitioners, Educational Assistants, School Psychologists, Specialists, Parent Navigators and Student Health Nurses.

Community Engagement The CCRCE has initiated a series of dedicated community engagements with our African Nova Scotian and First Nations communities. There is a significant opportunity for continued efforts and expansion in 2019-2020. The strengthening of relationships both within and throughout CCRCE will be a continued focus at both the regional and school levels.

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3: To Enhance the Delivery and Coherence of Regional Services

System Alignment The CCRCE’s Vision, Mission, and Values are shared in a variety of ways to lead the efforts to develop a shared understanding and connection to staff members’ daily work.

At the end of the 2018-2019 school year, an Employee Engagement Survey was conducted to develop a baseline for how our employees feel about their workplace and their overall employee experience. This included two questions to help determine the status of the organizational adoption of the vision, mission, and values. From the survey results, a strategy to improve areas of concern as identified within the data will be developed.

Student Transportation

 An electronic student transportation system “Bus Planner” was scheduled to begin with Colchester County families at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. After the completion of Phase One in 2019- 2020, it will continue implementation with schools in the Municipality of East Hants, Cumberland and Pictou Counties.  Through potential improvement of telephone enquires of the CCRCE student transportation divisions. In 2018-2019, a method of data collection was established to allow measurement of inquiry responsiveness. This measurement system will be implemented in 2019-2020, creating a baseline for reference with potential future initiatives.

Employee Attendance Support In 2018-2019, work started to initiate a system-wide Employee Attendance Support Strategy. The first phase involved the creation of an Employee Health/Attendance Support and a support to provide data collection and analytics. With these positions in place, a strategy will be further developed.

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Programs and Student Services

Public School Program

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is responsible for the creation of curriculum and approval of learning resources for public schools in Nova Scotia. The description of the expected curriculum to be delivered in schools in Nova Scotia is in the Public School Program. The full document is available in the document depot at https://www.ednet.ns.ca/document-depot

Each school is required to provide inclusive learning environments that provide programming and services for all students. Grades Primary to 3 Elementary schools must provide Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics, Physical Education, Physically Active Time and Music. The following subject areas are integrated within Language Arts and/or Mathematics: Health, Information Communication Technology, Science, Social Studies and Visual Arts.

Grades 4 to 6: Elementary schools must provide Language Arts, Mathematics, Core French / Mi’kmaw Language / Gaelic, Physical Education, Music and an Integrated Learning Block that includes explicit subject instruction in Health, Information Communication Technology, Science, Social Studies and Visual Arts. Physically Active Time is integrated daily in grades 4-6. It is a general activity distinct from physical education classes. Technology is integrated within learning experiences across the curriculum.

Grades 7 to 9: In grades 7 to 9, schools must provide English Language Arts; Core French, Gaelic, or Mi’kmaw; Healthy Living; Mathematics; Physical Education; Science; Social Studies; and two of Arts Education, Family Studies, or Technology Education.

Students in grades 7–9 are expected to take at least one of the following electives: Family Studies, Music, Technology Education, or Visual Arts.

It is expected that information and communication technologies will be integrated within the prescribed courses.

Grades 7 & 8 curriculum is currently undergoing a renewal process with a focus on Problem-Based and Inquiry-Based Learning. The new curriculum will be piloted over the next couple of years.

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Grades 10 to 12:

In grades 10 to 12, students must earn 18 credits in English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Sciences, Canadian History, Global Studies, Physical Education, Technology and Elective Courses.

Specific Programming

Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a grade 10 to 12 program offering students a combination of academic courses, hands-on elective courses and co-operative education placements. Students gain employability skills and meaningful co-op work experience and have the opportunity for additional certification in WHMIS, First Aid and Food Handling. CEP is offered at Amherst Regional High School, Cobequid Educational Centre, Hants East Rural High School, North Nova Education Centre and Northumberland Regional High School.

Optional French programs are open to all students. The Optional French Programs are: Early French Immersion (Grade Primary entry), Middle French Immersion (Grade 4 entry), Late French Immersion (Grade 7 entry), Integrated French (Grade 7 entry) and Intensive French (Grade 6).

French Immersion is a Regional Optional French Program offered at A.G. Baillie Memorial, East Pictou Middle, New Glasgow Academy, North Nova Education Centre, Northumberland Regional High School, West Pictou Consolidated, Amherst Regional High School, Cumberland North Academy, E.B. Chandler Junior High School, Spring Street Academy, Bible Hill Junior High, Cobequid Educational Centre, Redcliff Middle School, Truro Elementary, Truro Junior High School, Elmsdale District Elementary, Hants East Rural High and Riverside Education Centre.

Integrated French is an optional site-based French Program offered at Dr. W. A. MacLeod Consolidated School, Northumberland Regional High School, Amherst Regional High School, E.B. Chandler Junior High School, Springhill Junior/Senior High School, Bible Hill Junior High, Central Colchester Junior High School, Cobequid Educational Centre, Redcliff Middle School, Truro Junior High School, Hants East Rural High, Riverside Education Centre, and South Colchester Academy.

Mi’kmaq Language is offered at Truro Elementary School (grades 4 and 5) and Truro Junior High School (grades 6 to 9). Students have the option of enrolling in this course rather than French second language.

Behavioral Specialists provide support to elementary schools based on a referral process working through the Site Based School Team. Support may be provided to students with challenging behaviours, as well to staff that are working with students. Behaviour Specialists might provide support with programming suggestions, creating behavior plans, introduction of systematic structures to support the student/class, direct support, mentoring/modeling, etc. Support from Behaviour Specialists can be accessed by all elementary schools.

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Learning Disability Support is offered for those students who have average or better skills for thinking and reasoning but have specific processing deficits that impact their learning. Support is provided through Resource Programming or Learning Disabilities Support Teachers to students with a diagnosed Learning Disability.

Program Planning Implementation Specialists are available to support all schools, on request, with anything related to program planning. Support may be in areas such as: writing and implementation of Individual Program Plans (IPPs), supporting classes with a number of diverse needs, writing/supporting formal adaptations, establishing routines in classrooms, setting up and planning for Learning Centres.

Alternate Education Program is available in each Family of Schools, to teach an alternative education multi- grade program, focused on experiential learning and social emotional skills. Students in this program range in age from middle/junior high school to high school.

Autism Specialists are available to support all students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, accessed through referral from the Site Based School Team.

English as Additional Language (EAL) teachers provide support to newcomer students that require support with language, culture and integrating into our school communities. Referrals are made through the Site Based School Team.

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide support to students with a large array of communication delays and disorders. They may also provide support to students and teachers with language-literacy connections in the early grades, as well as support for overall literacy skills (e.g. vocabulary, comprehension, inferencing, formulation of ideas in writing, etc.). SLPs are also very involved with assisting teachers with the IPP writing process for students with speech and language challenges.

School Psychologists provide psycho-educational assessments for students based on need, as determined through the Program Planning Process. They may also provide counselling and emotional regulation support to students, assess the function of behavior, and collaborate with school teams to determine appropriate supports and programming for students.

Assistive Technology is a range of strategies and resources that include services and tools used to enable a student to meet learning outcomes or to improve or maintain a student’s ability to meet outcomes. Support is provided for those students requiring this support and is accessed through the Program Planning Process. Assistive Technology Specialists provide direct and indirect service to students and they work with teachers to assist them with learning about emerging technologies to support learning.

Student Support Workers for African Nova Scotian and First Nation students are provided where student population supports the allocation.

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Guidance service has continued to expand and can now be accessed by all schools.

Social and Emotional Learning programs are offered in the majority of elementary schools in CCRCE. Support is available to those schools utilizing one of the five evidence-based. and approved programs: Roots of Empathy, The Fourth R, Caring School Community, Second Step and Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS).

Technology Integration Program is a priority of CCRCE. CCRCE currently has a student to device ratio of 1.42:1 (this includes laptops, computers, tablets, Chromebooks and other mobile devices), 1462 data projectors and 1016 SMART Boards or Mimio presentation units. Work to strengthen technology infrastructure is on-going.

Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) schools support student use of mobile devices in instruction and assessment. Expansion to an increasing number of schools is on-going.

MakerSpaces and MakerCarts are creative, technology enhanced learning spaces being developed in schools throughout CCRCE. The MakerSpaces and MakerCarts offer students hands on learning experiences and a chance to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts by solving and identifying problems relevant to the curriculum they are learning.

Provincial Context

International Baccalaureate Program is an internationally recognized academic program where students can earn an IB diploma. It is a two year program for students in grades 11 and 12 offered at Cobequid Educational Centre and Northumberland Regional High School.

Skilled Trades education provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the skilled trades as a possible career option. Skilled Trades courses have been developed to portray work in the trades as realistically as possible in a school setting. The courses are designed to be taught by a certified journeyperson. The Skilled Trades Centre at Hants East Rural High School offers Skilled Trades 10, Construction Trades 11 and Transportation Trades 11. Cobequid Educational Centre offers Skilled Trades as a stand-alone program. A new Hot Lab has been added to this school as well as Amherst Regional High School and both sites are working towards full production labs for Skilled Trades.

Cooperative Education is a course that allows students to earn high school credits by completing an experiential work placement in the community. Co-operative Education placements are arranged by the school and comply with Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development policy and guidelines. Co-operative Education exposes students to career education and planning that helps them confirm their goals and potential career pathways. Cooperative Education is offered at all CCRCE high schools.

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Options and Opportunities (O2) is a program offering students a high school experience that helps prepare them for successful transition from high school to the post-secondary education needed to pursue their chosen career paths. The program focuses on helping students achieve their academic potential, gives direction and support in developing goals and potential career pathways, and encourages students to commit to a new approach to their learning. O2 exposes students to a wide variety of experiences, with multiple opportunities for Co-operative Education, where students learn in community and workplace settings, link their in-school learning to the workplace, and have the chance to confirm their interest in that career path.

Discovering Opportunities (DO) is a Grade 9 program that offers students the chance to learn in an inquiry- based environment supported by changes in scheduling, instructional practices, organization and delivery of the curriculum. Students attend their core courses as a cohort in an integrated project-based learning environment. Students engage in community learning partnerships and participate in activities to enhance personal growth, academic skills, and goal setting. They make connections between their learning and post- secondary education and workplaces by participating in interviews, mentoring, field trips, service learning, volunteering and job shadowing. Discovering Opportunities is offered at Bible Hill Junior High School.

Comprehensive Early Literacy Support refers to the combination of Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Support.

Reading Recovery is a short-term literacy intervention that provides individually designed and delivered lessons to the grade one students at their earliest stages in their literacy development. The supplementary support promotes literacy skills and fosters the development of reading, writing and oral language. Specially trained Reading Recovery teachers deliver 30-minute lessons daily for approximately 12-20 weeks. Reading Recovery is accessible to students in all CCRCE elementary schools. Reading Recovery teachers receive extensive training and professional support on the design and implementation of Reading Recovery lessons, the documentations of teaching and learning, and the collection of data on student progress to inform instruction.

Early Literacy Support (ELS) is a two-tiered intervention that supports students in Grades P-3 in both French and English Programs. This two-tiered intervention runs from September to June in alternating 4 week blocks (Boost) and 12 week blocks (Developing Learners). The 4-week intervention is designed for students requiring a BOOST in their literacy development. The 12-week intervention, Developing Learners, is designed for students who are in the earliest stages of their literacy development at their grade level. Literacy teams at each school select students who would most benefit from this intervention based on evidence provided from comprehensive assessments gathered at the school. Students may access more than one block of ELS per year and may access ELS in one or all grades from Primary to Three.

Support consists of daily lessons of 30-45 minutes targeting reading, writing and oral language development through small group or possibly one on one instruction.

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Elementary Mathematics Intervention is provided to students in Grade 2 and 3 who would be considered BOOST students. BOOST students are those who are achieving some grade level expectations but who have exhibited some gaps in their conceptual understanding. Intervention students work in groups of 3, and benefit from a 40-minute session of daily intervention mathematics instruction, in addition to their regular mathematics class time. Students are grouped based on their similar needs. They participate in pre- and post-assessments from the DEECD Provincial Mathematics Intervention. Elementary Mathematics Intervention focuses on learning Mathematics with understanding and applying that knowledge effectively in problem solving situations. Although all strands of mathematics are important, Elementary Mathematics Intervention focuses on two key areas of Mathematics, Number and Patterns and Relations, which are critical to future success.

SchoolsPlus is an interagency collaborative support model designed to increase timely access to services and supports for students and their families. SchoolsPlus can be accessed by students in all schools in CCRCE.

Pre-Primary Program is a child-centered, play-based program for children the year before they start school. This opportunity will help them transition into the school system and provide experiences that give children the best start to succeed in school and life.

International Student Program is a program where CCRCE hosts students from more than 25 countries for short-term or long-term stays primarily at the middle and senior high level. At any given point in the school year, there are approximately 200 international students attending CCRCE schools.

Virtual High School provides on-line high school courses from the Public School Program with curriculum and learning outcomes identical to those used in a classroom at school. All high school students have access to virtual high courses.

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Board Operations and Assets

Budget - Capital Assets and Student Transportation

Property Services (as of September 30, 2018) Total Board Sq.ft. 3,890,155 Total Schools Sq.ft. 3,645,390 Sq.ft. per Student 186.11 Private Operator Sq.ft. 235,898 Operating Cost per Sq.ft. 6.14 Major Maintenance 945,000

Transportation (as of September 30, 2018) Total Buses Operated 256 Total Students Transported 13,398 Total Cost/Students Transported 12,986,255 Average Bus Load 35.7 Cost/Unit – Contracted 0 Cost/Unit – Board 63,040 Number of Operating Days 195

Planned Capital Projects/Major Maintenance

Tangible Capital Assets - 2018/19 School Project Springhill Jr/Sr. High School  Replacement of several roofing sections. Hants East Rural High School  Replacement of sprinkler tanks, pumps. Saltsprings Elementary School  Replacement of several roofing sections.  Replacement of windows and exterior Cobequid Consolidated Elementary School doors, siding, secure entrance.  Replacement of several roofing sections, Trenton Elementary School some exterior windows. Wallace Elementary School  Replacement of several roofing sections.  Replacement of fire alarm panel, Hants East Rural High School upgrades to some washrooms. Cobequid Educational Centre  Replacement of several roofing sections.  Replacement of several roofing sections, Hants North Rural High/Kennetcook District replacement of front exterior doors and Elementary Schools windows.

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 PA and Blue Light System, washroom Uniacke District School- upgrades (oldest).  Upgrades to building mechanical Cobequid Educational Centre systems.  Renovation of the main school Parrsboro Regional High School washrooms and a replacement Public Address System.  Replacement of the front entry with an Valley Elementary School addition of a secure incident.  Replacement of windows and exterior Pictou Academy doors, siding, air handler update.  Replace of multi-level lift and address fire Central Colchester Junior High School separations. Cobequid Educational Centre  Replacement of several roofing sections. Cobequid Educational Centre  Replacement of several roofing sections. Hants East Rural High School  Replacement of several roofing sections. Hants North Rural High / Kennetcook District  Replacement of serveral roofing sections. Elementary Schools  Replacement of several roofing sections, Advocate District School revised admin area. Capital Construction Projects  Addition and Alteration – Consolidation of East Pictou Middle and F.H. MacDonald Pictou East P-8 - In Progress Elementary Schools into a P-8 at the latter site.  New School – Replacing Junction Road Springhill Elementary and West End Memorial Elementary Schools Capital Construction Projected – Proposed 2016  Addition and Alteration – Upgrade of Cobequid Consolidated Elementary facility and system to account for deferred maintenance.  Addition and Alteration – Upgrade of facility and system to account for

deferred maintenance on a 1970s facility Cobequid Educational Centre to extend the largest school in the province operating life span.  Addition and Alteration – Upgrade of Hants East Rural High School facility and systems to account for deferred maintenance.  New School – Replacing Hants North Rural High and Kennetcook District Hants North P-12 Elementary Schools with the consolidation of Cobequid and Rawdon District Elementary Schools.

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 Addition and Alteration – Upgrade of Shubenacadie District Elementary facility and systems to account for deferred maintenance.  New School – Replacing Trenton Trenton P-8 Elementary and Trenton Middle Schools.  Addition and Alteration – Upgrade of Uniacke District facility and systems to account for deferred maintenance.

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2018-19 Expenditure Summary

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

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A.G. Baillie Memorial School Celtic Family of Schools

477 Victoria Street Extension Address New Glasgow, N.S. B2H 1X1 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 49 (built in 1969) Square Footage 53,361 Additions 1991 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 550 (22 classrooms) School Utilization 74%  Breakfast Club  ELS French Immersion  Grades P-6 French Immersion  Guidance Support Teacher  PEBS Program  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Fun Friends  Mind Up!  Second Step  Super Flex  Zones of Regulation  Virtues Program  Emergency Lights - ongoing  Elevator Replacement (double walled Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital cylinder required) and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Motor replaced in Air Handling Unit (2018) completed (if applicable).  Roof Replacement - section (2014)  Windows/Doors/Rear Entrance as well as siding replaced in between windows (2017)

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Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Roof Replacement – sections  Window Replacement - sections Information about Review of the School Previously Conducted N/A  4-6 Leadership Group  Active Pictou County After School Program - 1 night per week  Big Brothers Big Sisters - 2-3 times a week  Boys & Girls Basketball  Breakfast Program Daily  Brownies and Girl Guides - 2 groups, 2 nights a week  Grammar School Hockey Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Pictou County Girls Basketball - 2 nights a week  Quilting Group - 1 night a week  Robotics Club 4-6  Scrapbooking - 1 night a week  Ski Club  Special Olympics - 1 night a week  Step Dancing - 1 night a week  Volleyball - Co-Ed Grades 4-6  Y After School Program - 5 times a week

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

North Nova Education Centre (9-12)

Trenton Middle School New Glasgow Academy East Pictou Middle Thorburn Consolidated (5-8) (P-8) (7&8) (P-8)

West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) -- Trenton Elementary A.G. Baillie Memorial F.H. MacDonaldP Elementary (P-4) (P-6) (P-6) Salt Springs Elementary (P-5) Scotsburn Elementary (P-5) P December 2019 24

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 380 2009 362 2010 385 2011 374 2012 377 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 371 2014 368 2015 375 2016 396 2017 390 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 406 2019 401 2020 410 2021 404 2022 391 2023 392 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 389 2025 377 2026 379 2027 375 2028 372

Enrolments

500 480 460 440 410 420 406 401 404 396 390 391 392 389 400 380 385 379 374 377 371 375 377 375 372 380 362 368 360 340 320 300

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. New Glasgow Academy – 2.6 km/6 minutes 2. G.R. Saunders Elementary – 5.0 km/9 minutes

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Advocate District School Chignecto Family of Schools

Highway 209, #3521 Address Advocate Harbour, N.S. B0M 1A0 Grade Configuration P-12 Age of Facility 59 (1959) Square Footage 18,207 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 202 (9 classrooms) School Utilization 21% Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Librarian  Boiler Replaced (2011)  Driveway Culverts Repaired (2019)  Electrical Service - Replaced (2018) Provincially approved addition and alteration  Fire Alarm Panel Replaced (2011, 2019) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable)  Foundation Leaking - Repaired (2018)  Septic Pumping Upgrade (2016)  Upgrade to Front Entrance & Staff Room (2017) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Subfloor needs to be replaced  PA System - update required  Roof Replacement - sections  Safe Entrance Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  SchoolsPlus

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School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Advocate District School

(P-12)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 60 2009 53 2010 51 2011 55 2012 56 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 56 2014 56 2015 54 2016 55 2017 52 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018` 43 2019 46 2020 45 2021 44 2022 41 2023 42 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 38 2025 39 2026 40 2027 38 2028 39

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Enrolments 70 65 60 60 55 56 56 56 55 53 54 55 51 52 50 46 45 43 44 45 41 42 39 40 39 40 38 38 35

Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Parrsboro Regional Elementary/High Schools – 45.9 km/41 minutes 2. River Hebert District School – 62.5 km/54 minutes

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Amherst Regional High School Chignecto Family of Schools

190 Willow Street Address Amherst, N.S. B4H 3W5 Grade Configuration 9-12 Age of Facility 18 (2000) Square Footage 149,814 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Cap-acity (permanent structures only) 1113 (44 classrooms) School Utilization 60%  CMH Office  Career Exploration Program  Co-operative Education  Culinary Arts  GOTO  Grades 9-12 French Immersion  Grades 10-12 Integrated French Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Centre (Special Education)  Librarian  Relational Approach  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Skilled Trades Centre  Student Support Workers  Youth Health Centre December 2019 30

Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  P3 School including dates completed (if applicable) Current Overall Building Condition N/A

Future Considerations  CCRCE is an occupant in the P3 School.  Future upgrades and capital expenditures will be negotiated between the building owner and the Province. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Band/Choir Parent Association - Occasionally  Nova Scotia International Program Any Other Factors Relevant To The School Susan Taylor Theatre (Upon Bookings)  Town of Amherst Youth Advisory Committee

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Amherst Regional High (9-12)

E.B. Chandler Jr. High School (7-8)

Cumberland North Academy (P-6) Northport Consolidated (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 706 2009 718 2010 680 2011 710 2012 648 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 665 2014 610 2015 613 2016 661 2017 663 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 674 2019 671 2020 698 2021 714 2022 693 2023 709 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 680 2025 640 2026 638 2027 597 2028 577

Enrolments 750 730 718 714 706 710 709 710 698 693 680 680 690 674 671 665 663 670 661 648 650 640 638 630 610 613 610 597 590 577 570 550

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Springhill Jr/Sr High School – 32 km/25 minutes 2. River Hebert District School – 28 km/25 minutes

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Bible Hill Consolidated School

Cobequid Family of Schools

103 Pictou Road Address Truro, N.S. B2N 2S2 Grade Configuration P-4 Age of Facility 2017 (1) Square Footage 41,900 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 274 (11) School Utilization 73%  Early Literacy Support  Early Years Program  Embedded Collaborative Time  Guidance  Intramurals (partnership with Village of Bible Hill)  Learning Centre  Literacy Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Mathematics Mentor  Pre-Primary  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  School Wide Behaviour Matrix  Social Emotional Teacher  Special Education  Zones of Regulation Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  New school - 2017 capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable)  A new fence by play area December 2019 34

Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations N/A  Impact Assessment - May 2010  A new P-4 Elementary School opened in Information about Review of the School Previously Conducted 2017. The school combined the students from Bible Hill Central and Bible Hill East Court Road Elementary Schools.  CCRCE – use of meeting space  Cobequid Schools have priority booking for use of the Cougar Dome.  Cobequid Schools Catering Society  Colchester Basketball – weekly use of gymnasium Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Community Volleyball – weekly use of gymnasium  Girl Guides  PTG/SAC Meetings - monthly  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters  People’s Church -activitives for children once a month

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre

(10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated School (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 322 2009 315 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2010 301 *Please note the enrolments from 2008-2016 are a combination of Bible 2011 275 2012 273 Hill Consolidated and Bible Hill East Court Road Elementary Schools. 2013 272 The new school opened in 2017 which combined the two schools into a 2014 240 P-4 school. 2015 230 2016 226 2017 231 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 231 2019 231 2020 231 2021 232 2022 242 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2023 244 2024 239 2025 230 2026 226 2027 223 2028 225

Enrolments 350 335 322 315 320 301 305 290 275 273 272 275 260 240 242 244 239 245 231 231 231 231 232 230 226 230 226 225 230 223 215 200

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Harmony Heights Elementary – 3.9 km/7 minutes 2. Valley Elementary – 5.2 km/6 minutes

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Bible Hill Junior High School Cobequid Family of Schools

741 College Road Address Truro, N.S. B2N 5Y9 Grade Configuration 8-9 Age of Facility 40 (1978) Square Footage 50,453 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 3 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 534 (17 classrooms) School Utilization 57%  After School Physical Activity Program  Bring Your Own Technology  Child Studies  Comprehensive Guidance Program  Discovering Opportunities Program  Food & Nutrition  GSA  Grades 8 & 9 French Immersion  Grades 8 & 9 Integrated French Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Google Apps for Education  Husky Spirit Program  In-School Suspension  Learning Centre  Learning Disabled Program  Librarian  MakerTech  Mathematics Mentor  Restorative Approach  Ron MacKay Memorial Youth Band

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 SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Technology Education Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Gym Floor Replaced (2018) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Well Line Replaced (2014) completed (if applicable) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Domestic Hot Water Heater - Replacement  Elevator Replacement (Double Walled Cylinder - Required)  Exterior Pointing - Required  Roof - Replacement - Section Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Angels of Remembrance  Breakfast Program  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for use of the Cougar Dome.  Husky Spirit Partnerships (weekly)  Husky Spirit Activities (all year long):  100+ Huskies Who Care  Addictions Groups  After School Program  Art Club  Bible Hill Junior Gives Back Day  Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program  Bike Club Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Career Fair  Christmas Caroling at Seniors Home  Coding Club  Coldest Night of the Year  Creative Club  Dungeons and Dragons Home  Earth Day  Film Club  Food Drive Challenge  Frisbee Golf  Growl Groups – Stand Up, Speak Out  Haunted Hallway  Hiking Club  Holiday Tree Decorating  Intramurals

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 Lego  Life Skills  Live Different  Lunch Buddies  Lunch N’ Learn Sessions  MADD Presentation  Movember  Music Club  Musical  Noon Hour Basketball (outside)  Noon Hour Volleyball (outside)  Name That Tune  Ottawa Trip  Pascal and Gauss Math Contests  Peer Mentoring  Pep Rally  Reading with Learning Centre Students  Santa Clause Parade  Scavenger Hunts  Scholastic Challenge  Secret Santa Candy Canes  Ski Club  Staff Fitness  Student Lounge  Student Support Groups  Surprise Sock Hop  Tabata Club  Talent Show  Terry Fox Activity Day  Theme Days  We Act Club (Free the Children)  We Are One  We Are Rafikis  We Create Change  WE Day  Wellness Day  Wellness Week  What’s Your Story Day  Winter Art Attack  Winter Carnival Week  Yoga  Outreach Support Services  Addictions Support  Colchester East Hants Mental Health  R.C.M.P Liaison Officer

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 Third Place Transition  The Youth Project  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters (monthly)  Partnered with Village of Bible Hill (weekly)

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Bible Hill Consolidated School (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

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Enrolments Year Enrolment 2008 401 2009 380 2010 356 2011 353 2012 331 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 337 2014 339 2015 329 2016 310 2017 296 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 307 2019 325 2020 327 2021 317 2022 303 2023 306 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 307 2025 300 2026 282 2027 295 2028 304

Enrolments 450 425 401 400 380 375 356 353 337 339 350 331 329 327 325 317 325 310 307 306 307 304 296 303 300 295 300 282 275 250

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Truro Junior High School – 6.2 km/11 minutes 2. Central Colchester Junior High School – 8.9 km/10 minutes

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Brookfield Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

233 Highway 289 Address Brookfield, N.S. B0N 1C0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 53 (1965) Square Footage 36,212 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces / Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 325 (13 classrooms) School Utilization 61%  ELS  Guidance  Pre-Primary Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Psychologist  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  Fire Safety Upgrades (2013) Provincially approved addition and alteration  Boiler Replacement (2017) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Playground Upgrades (2016/17/18) including dates completed (if applicable)  Steel Stair Deck Repair (2017) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

 Accessibility Ramp and Door Opener Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Fire Panel - Replacement Required  PA System  Roof - Replacement – Sections  Sprinkler Tank - Upgrades Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Colchester Use Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Community Use by Several Groups

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School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

South Colchester Academy

(7-12)

Brookfield Elementary (P-6) Hilden Elementary (P-6) Upper Stewiacke Elementary (P-6) Winding River Consolidated (P-6)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 176 2009 171 2010 176 2011 170 2012 185 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 175 2014 189 2015 179 2016 191 2017 196 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 207 2019 194 2020 200 2021 206 2022 206 2023 199 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 202 2025 205 2026 208 2027 206 2028 207

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Enrolments

215 208 207 206 206 205 206 207 202 205 200 199 196 194 195 189 191 185 185 179 176 176 175 175 171 170 165

Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Hilden Elementary – 7.6 km/8 minutes 2. Winding River Consolidated – 17.1 km/16 minutes

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Central Colchester Junior High School Cobequid Family of Schools

61 Onslow Road Address Central Colchester, N.S. B6L 5K4 Grade Configuration 6-9 Age of Facility 59 (1959) Square Footage 60,800 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 525 (21 classrooms) School Utilization 81%  After School Physical Activity Program  Alternative Ed Program  Band & Choir  Breakfast Program  Grades 7-9 Integrated French  Guidance  IGS (In Good Standing)  In-School Suspension Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Disabled Program  Librarian  Literacy Mentor  Nutrition Program  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Respect Ed  Special Education  Property Drainage - (2014) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Roof replaced - Section (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable)  Window and Cladding Replaced (2012, 2013) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

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Future Considerations  Accessibility Improvements  Blue Light System  Concrete at Front and Rear  Exterior Lighting - Replacement  Door Replacements  Interior Painting  PA System  Paving – Repairs  Sprinkler System - Repairs Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Cobequid Family Schools have priority booking for use of the Cougar Dome. Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Nutrition Program  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Education Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle Great Village (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Elementary Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) (P-4) Debert Elementary (P-6) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 476 2009 448 2010 466 2011 469 2012 453 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 433 2014 432 2015 397 2016 402 2017 411 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 422 2019 426 2020 440 2021 449 2022 428 2023 406 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 388 2025 372 2026 359 2027 347 2028 355

Enrolments

500 476 480 466 469 448 453 449 460 433 432 440 440 422 426 428 411 420 406 397 388 400 372 380 359 355 360 347 343 340 320 300

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Truro Junior High School – 7.5 km/10 minutes 2. Bible Hill Junior High School – 8.9 km/11 minutes

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Chiganois Elementary School Cobequid Family of Schools

11145 Highway 2, Address Masstown, Debert, N.S. B0M 1G0 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 53 (1965) Square Footage 18,933 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 225 (9 classrooms) School Utilization 80%  French Specialist  Guidance  Learning Centre  Literacy Mentor  Math Mentor  Outdoor Loose Parts Play Initiative  Pre-Primary Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Reading Recovery  Resource  Restorative Practices  Schools Plus  Social and Emotional Program  Second Step  Virtues Program  Zones of Regulation  Boiler Replaced (2011) Provincially approved addition and alteration  Playground Upgraded (2019) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Septic Field Bed Replaced (2014) including dates completed (if applicable)  Water Fixtures Updated (2014)  Washroom Upgraded (2016) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System

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 Entrance Canopy  Exterior Door  Gym Floor - Replacement  PA System  Paving and Parking  Roof - Replacement – Sections  Secure Entrance Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted

 Cobequid Family of Schools has priority Any Other Factors Relevant To The School booking for use of the Cougar Dome.

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre

(10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle Great Village (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 198 2009 203 2010 205 2011 200 2012 192 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 199 2014 217 2015 200 2016 191 2017 186 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 200 2019 193 2020 184 2021 183 2022 178 2023 177 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 178 2025 176 2026 175 2027 177 2028 180

Enrolments 230 217 220 210 203 205 198 200 199 200 200 200 192 191 193 190 186 184 183 178 177 178 177 180 180 176 175 170 160 150

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Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Debert Elementary – 7.5 km/8 minutes 2. Great Village Elementary – 11.5 km/11 minutes

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Cobequid Consolidated Elementary School Cobequid Family of Schools

2998 Highway 236 Address Old Barns, N.S. B6K 1K3 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 55 (1963) Square Footage 18,364 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 1 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 200 (8 classrooms) School Utilization 76%  African NS Support Worker  Autism Support  Behavior Support Model  Core French Specialist  Culturally Relevant Pedagogy  Early Literacy  Early Math Intervention  Guidance  Literacy Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Mathematics Mentor  Mindfulness  Parent Navigator  Psychologist  Reading Recovery  Relational Theory  Schools Plus  Social and Emotional Program  Second Step  Zones of Regulation  Speech Language Pathologist

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 Exterior Cladding (2013)  Exterior Lighting (2018)  Front Canopy & Doors (2018)  Roof - Section Replaced (2016)  Roof - Section Replaced (2017) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Steps Replaced on Portable (2018) completed (if applicable)  Washroom Upgraded (2017)  Window & Metal Portable Roof Replaced (2018)  Window and Exterior Door – Section Replaced - (2018)  Window Replaced (2013) Current Overall Building Condition Functional

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Gym Ceiling - Repair/Replacement  Interior Door - Replacement  PA System  This school is on the Capital Construction list for significant work Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Breakfast for Learning - daily  Central Colchester Junior High School reading partnership  Cobequid Catering Society - hot lunch available daily  Cobequid Educational Centre tech ed and art department partnership - in progress  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for use of the Cougar Dome - varies  Colchester Recreation – Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Summer Day Camp  Bike Rodeo  Grade 2 – Learn to Skate  Grade 3 – Learn to Swim  P-5 Swimming  Jay Girls at Bat  Nourish your Roots - starting in 2017  Outdoor Muscial Classroom (under construction)  Parent Teacher Group – ongoing  Parent Volunteer - weekly

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 Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters - varies  Partnered with Mental Health – Family Interventionist – weekly  Pilot School for Uplift!  Partnership with NSCC Recreation Department  School Advisory Council - ongoing  Supportive Relationships with Cobequid Fire Brigade, Firemenettes, Federation of Agriculture and 4-H.

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre

(10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

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Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 185 2009 175

2010 171 2011 167 2012 150 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 149 2014 147 2015 162 2016 166 2017 181 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 167 2019 161 2020 154 2021 150 2022 138 2023 135 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 137 2025 138 2026 141 2027 141 2028 145

Enrolments

235 220 205 185 181 190 175 171 175 167 162 166 167 161 150 149 154 150 160 147 141 141 145 145 138 135 137 138 130 115 100

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Truro Elementary – 10.3 km/12 minutes 2. Harmony Heights Elementary – 13.4 km/18 minutes

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Cobequid District Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

8993 Highway 354 Address Noel, N.S. B0N 2C0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 57 (1961) Square Footage 12,285 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 100 (4 classrooms) School Utilization 67%  Breakfast Club  Early Literacy Support  Guidance  Intensive Math Support - Math BOOST Grades 2 & 3  Literacy Mentor  Pre-Primary Program  RCMP Liaison Officer Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the  Reading Recovery School  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social Emotional Programming  Mindfulness  MindUP Curriculum  Seven Sacred Teachings  Student Leadership Group  Weekly Yoga with Alive Yoga Studio  Speech Language Pathologist  Accessibility Improvements (2016/17) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Boilers - Replaced (2016) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable)  Elevator (2017)  Exterior Lights Replaced (2019)

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 Fire Panel (2017)  Roofing - Section Replaced - (2012)  Washroom – Upgraded (2017)  T12 Light Replaced (2019) Current Overall Building Condition Functional

 Blue Light System  Electrical Service - Upgrades Future Considerations  Exterior Brick Pointing - Required  Gym Floor - Replacement  Front Entrance Concrete  PA System  Roofing - Replacement  Hants North Rural High /Kennetcook District Elementary School are on the CCRCE Capital Construction List for a new P-12. The new school would also include the students from Cobequid District and Rawdon District Elementary Schools. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Hot Lunch Program - Tuesdays and Thursdays Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Home and School Meetings - monthly  SAC Meetings - once a month

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants North Rural High School (7-12)

Cobequid District Elementary (P-6) Kennetcook District Elementary (P-6) Rawdon District Elementary (P-6)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 85 2009 81 2010 87 2011 90 2012 87 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 84 2014 83 2015 81 2016 73 2017 71 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 67 2019 68 2020 70 2021 65 2022 60 2023 65 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 61 2025 62 2026 62 2027 62 2028 63

Enrolments 110 100 90 85 87 87 90 81 84 83 81 80 73 71 67 68 70 70 65 65 60 61 62 62 62 63 60 50

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Kennetcook District Elementary – 13.9 km/11 minutes 2. Rawdon District Elementary – 25.8 km/21 minutes

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Cobequid Educational Centre Cobequid Family of Schools

34 Lorne Street Address Truro, N.S. B2H 3K3 Grade Configuration 10-12 Age of Facility 49 (1969) Square Footage 227,918 Additions 1969 & 1975 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 2182 (86 classrooms) School Utilization 62%  Addictions Counselling  Bring Your Own Technology  Career Exploration  Co-operative Education  First Nations Support Worker  Grades 10-12 French Immersion  Hot Lab  In-School Suspension  International Baccalaureate Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Centre  Librarian  Options and Opportunities  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  School Resource Officer  Skilled Trades Course  Student Support Workers  Youth Health Centre

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 Cirulator Replaced (2019)  Controls - Upgraded (2017 & 2019)  Emergency & Exit Lighting - Upgraded (2014) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Exterior Lighting (2016) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Exterior Panels Caulked (16/17/18) completed (if applicable)  Freight Elevator - Upgraded (2016)  Front Foyer Renovated (2015)  Gym Painted (2014)  Roof Replaced - section (2014)  Water Heater Replaced (2019) Current Overall Building Condition Functional

Future Considerations  Accessibility Improvements  Blue Light System  Building Control - upgrades  Elevator - Replacement  Gym Flooring - Replacement  Hot Lab - Welding  Mechanical - upgrades  Roofing Replacements – Sections  PA System  Paving–Road Access & Parking Area  Washroom - Upgrades  Window Replacement, Screens (portion)  This school is on the Capital Construction for significant work (including codes, accessibility, etc.) Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  AV Room as a teaching space.  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority Any Other Factors Relevant To The School booking for use of the Cougar Dome.  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters  Partnership with NSISP/CCISP

December 2019 65

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle Great Village (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 1612 2009 1569 2010 1578 2011 1556 2012 1551 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 1368 2014 1309 2015 1337 2016 1408 2017 1375 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 1362 2019 1334 2020 1371 2021 1323 2022 1365 2023 1368 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 1398 2025 1348 2026 1369 2027 1341 2028 1295

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Enrolments 1700 1650 1610 1612 1569 1578 1600 1556 1551 1550 1500 1450 1408 1398 1368 1375 1362 1371 1365 1368 1369 1400 1348 1341 1337 1334 1323 1350 1309 1295 1300 1250 1200

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. South Colchester Academy – 15.1 km/22 minutes 2. Hants East Rural High School – 46 km/32 minutes December 2019 67

Cumberland North Academy Chignecto Family of Schools

879 Highway 204 Brookdale Address Amherst, N.S. B4H 3Y1 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 13 (2005) Square Footage 46,663 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 350 (14 classrooms) School Utilization 78%  Early Literacy Support  Grades 5 & 6 French Immersion  Learning Centre  Math Support Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Part-Time Guidance  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  School Choir  SchoolsPlus  Driveway Potholes Filled (2017)  Fire Alarm Upgraded (2018) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  HVAC Upgraded (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Humidifiers Operating (2018) completed (if applicable)  Plumbing Upgraded (2013)  Sewage Treatment Plant Replacement (2016) Current Overall Building Condition Good

 Blue Lights Installed Future Considerations  Boiler Upgrades

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 Interior Painting - Required  Paving Deteriorating  Roof - Replacement - Sections  Safe Entrance  Ventilation - Upgrades Required Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  RCMP W.I.T.S. Anti-Bullying Program - occasionally Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  YMCA After School Program - Monday – Friday

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Amherst Regional High

(9-12)

E.B. Chandler Jr. High School

(7-8)

Cumberland North Academy (P-6)

Northport Consolidated Elementary School (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6)

December 2019 69

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 348 2009 336 2010 317 2011 315 2012 314 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 300 2014 328 2015 306 2016 284 2017 297 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 279 2019 271 2020 264 2021 238 2022 246 2023 250 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 242 2025 237 2026 235 2027 232 2028 230

Enrolments

375 348 355 336 328 335 317 315 314 306 315 300 297 284 295 279 271 275 264 246 250 242 255 238 237 235 232 230 235 215 195 175

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Spring Street Academy – 5 km/7 minutes 2. West Highlands School – 6.3 km/9 minutes

December 2019 71

Cyrus Eaton Elementary Chignecto Family of Schools

171 Queen Street Address Pugwash, N.S. B0K 1L0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 41 (1977) Square Footage 18,648 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 175 (7 classrooms) School Utilization 78%  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Pre-Primary Program  Reading Recovery  Exterior Fire Doors (2018)  Fire Alarm Panel - updated (2017)  Grounds/Paving (2011)  Gym Floor Replacement (2018)  Interior Fire Doors (2018) Provincially approved addition and alteration  Learning Centre Washroom projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, Expansion (2018) including dates completed (if applicable)  Lighting - upgraded (2013)  Roof Section - Replaced (2010)  Safe Entrance (2018)  Ventilation Repairs Partial (2019)  Washroom Replacements (2017)  Window Section Replaced (2017) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

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 Access Ramps - Replacement  Building Controls - Upgrades  PA System - Upgrades Future Considerations  Sidewalk – Replacement - Sections  Sprinkler System - Upgrades  Ventilation System - Replacement  Walkways - Replacement Information about Review of the School Previously  Impact Assessment 2009 Conducted  Close proximity to Medical Centre (1 km) Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Greenhouse and vegetable gardens to support grade level outcomes.

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Pugwash District High

(7-12)

Cyrus Eaton Elementary (P-6) Wallace Elementary (P-6)

December 2019 73

Enrolments

2008 126 2009 129

2010 133 2011 123 2012 128 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 119 2014 133 2015 143 2016 144 2017 137 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 146 2019 145 2020 136 2021 133 2022 132 2023 133 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 129 2025 126 2026 128 2027 126 2028 125

Enrolments

160 155 150 146 144 145 145 143 140 137 136 135 133 133 133 132 133 129 128 129 128 130 126 126 125 125 123 119 120 115 110

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December 2019 74

Community/Muni cipal Context Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Northport Consolidated – 24.1 km/21 minutes 2. Wallace Consolidated – 16.8 km/15 minutes

December 2019 75

Debert Elementary Cobequid Family of Schools

1320 Masstown Road Address Debert, N.S. B0M 1G0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 68 (1950) Square Footage 26,244 Additions 1986 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 200 (8 classrooms) School Utilization 65%  Art  Early Literacy Support  French Specialist  Guidance  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Pre-Primary Program  Psychologist  Reading Recovery  Social and Emotional Program  Zones of Regulation  Speech Language Support  Yoga  Exterior Painting (2018)  Fire Panel - Replaced (2015)  Fire Rated Ceilings (2015) Provincially approved addition and alteration  Floors - Replaced (2015) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Front Doors (2015) including dates completed (if applicable)  Gym Doors (2015)  Playground - Relocated (2012)  Rear Step (2015)  Roof - Section Replaced (2017) December 2019 76

 Washrooms (2015)  Window - Section Replaced (2014) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

 Balance of Windows - Replacement Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Boiler – Replacement (specs for 2018)  Dry Sprinkler System - Replacement  PA System Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Active Living Program – one year  Breakfast Program  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for use of the Cougar Dome.  Cobequid Schools Catering Society  Fire Department Programs Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Liaison with RCMP  Maggie’s Place  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters  Proximity to West Colchester United Arena  Run Club / 2 weeks in spring  Swim to Survive Program at RECC

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle Great Village (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) December 2019 Valley Elementary (P-4) 77

Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 152 2009 162 2010 155 2011 138 2012 146 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 143 2014 153 2015 150 2016 146 2017 141 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 139 2019 136 2020 130 2021 129 2022 131 2023 126 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 122 2025 125 2026 127 2027 129 2028 129

Enrolments 180

170 162 160 155 153 152 150 150 146 146 143 141 138 139 140 136 130 129 131 129 129 126 125 127 130 122 120 110 100

December 2019 78

Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Chiganois Elementary – 7.5 km/8 minutes 2. Truro Elementary – 21.8 km/19 minutes

December 2019 79

Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated School Celtic Family of Schools

6193 Trafalgar Road, Riverton, Address Stellarton, N.S. B0K 1S0 Grade Configuration P-8 Age of Facility 44 (1973) Square Footage 62,825 Additions 2015 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 670 (24 classrooms) School Utilization 68%  Adolescent Outreach  CCRCE Nurse  Family Studies  Gotcha Program  Guidance  Instrumental Band  Integrated French Program - Gr. 7 & 8  Intensive Math Support - Middle and Elementary  LD Support (50%) Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Centre  Mentors for Literacy, Math, French and Technology  Mentor Groups - Big Brother/Big Sister  Participation in Community Events (eg. MORE, Let's Talk, Go Clean/Get Green)  RCH Advisor  RCMP Liaison  Restorative School  SchoolsPlus

December 2019 80

 Service Learning - mostly through Valley View Villa  Tech Ed  Transistion Peer Mentors (helping students going into grade 9)  Visual Arts  Alteration and Addition Project – 2013 - 2016. The renovation included the addition of a new tech ed shop, family studies area and a new seminar room. This addition added 4,883 sq.ft. to the school. The total square feet including the addition is now 62,825. A new roof Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, section, new windows, doors, washroom capital and major maintenance upgrades, including upgrades, new gym floor and divider wall dates completed (if applicable) were all part of the project. The administration office was moved to the first floor as well as furnace and AHU upgrades.  All 12 x12 Tiles - Fire Rated Paint (2017)  New Roof – Largest Section (2017)  Playground Equipment Painted (2016/17)  Skylights Removed and In-Filled (2017) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations N/A Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School N/A

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Northumberland Regional High (9-12)

West Pictou Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated West Pictou Consolidated Consolidated (P-8) (P-8) (P-8)

Walter Duggan Consolidated Salt Springs Elementary (P-6) (P-5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5)

December 2019 81

Salt Springs Elementary Enrolments (P-5) Scotsburn Elementary Year Enrolment (P-5) 2008 211 2009 211 2010 214 2011 208 2012 206 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 200 2014 465 2015 488 2016 494 2017 439 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 453 2019 465 2020 460 2021 465 2022 460 2023 444 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 444 2025 432 2026 415 2027 398 2028 388

Enrolments

520 488 494 465 453 465 460 465 460 485 439 444 444 432 450 415 398 415 388 380 345 310 275 240 211 211 214 208 206 200 205 170 135 100

December 2019 82

Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. New Glasgow Academy – 6.3 km/12 minutes 2. Thorburn Consolidated – 11.9 km/12 minutes

December 2019 83

E.B. Chandler Junior High School Chignecto Family of Schools

28 Dickey Street Address Amherst, N.S. B4H 4B9 Grade Configuration 7-8 Age of Facility 29 (1989) Square Footage 49,715 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 450 (15 classrooms) School Utilization 66%  Art Program  Attendance Support Worker  Band Program  Grades 7 & 8 French Immersion  Grades 7 & 8 Integrated French  Guidance Counsellor  Intensive Math Support  LD (Learning Disabilities) Support Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Centre  Librarian  Literacy Mentor Support (English & French)  Monthly Character Building Themes  Relational Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Controls - Upgraded (2014)  Fire Alarm Upgrade (2016) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Gym Entrance Replacement (2019) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable)  Secure Entrance (2014)  Window – Sections Replaced (2012 & 2014) December 2019 84

Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Driveway and Bus Lane – Repairs  Floors - Retiled  Gym Floor - Replacement  Interior Painting  Lockers - Replacement  PA System - Upgrade  Parking Lot and Driveway - Paving  Replace baseboards throughout the school  Roof - Section Replacement  Surveillance Cameras  Washroom - Upgrades Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Band/Choir Parent Association Any Other Factors Relevant To The School (occasionally)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Amherst Regional High (9-12)

E.B. Chandler Jr. High School (7-8)

Cumberland North Academy (P-6) Northport Consolidated (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6)

December 2019 85

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 329 2009 334 2010 323 2011 326 2012 306 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 306 2014 311 2015 309 2016 318 2017 285 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 296 2019 317 2020 290 2021 286 2022 296 2023 267 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 261 2025 252 2026 240 2027 238 2028 238

Enrolments

350 334 329 326 335 323 318 317 320 306 306 311 309 305 296 296 285 290 286 290 275 267 261 260 252 240 245 238 238 230 215 200

December 2019 86

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Springhill Jr/Sr High School – 26.9 km/29 minutes 2. River Hebert District School – 28.1 km/28 minutes

December 2019 87

East Pictou Middle School (F.H. MacDonald Elementary Students have been relocated to East Pictou Middle School until completion of the renovation project) Celtic Family of Schools

163 School Road Address Sutherland’s River, N.S. B0K 1W0 Grade Configuration P-8 Age of Facility 65 (1952) Square Footage 100,029 Additions 1962 & 1966 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 400 (16) School Utilization 85%  Adolescent Outreach Worker  Behavior Support Model  Early Literacy Support  Early Math Intervention  Grades 6, 7 and 8 French Immersion  Home & School Interventionist  Learning Disabled Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Librarian  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor  Reading Recovery  Restorative/Relational Approach  Social Emotional Learning – Second Step Program  Student Support Worker

December 2019 88

 Emergency lighting added to the Provincially approved addition and alteration stairwells (2018) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Fire separation in Music Room and including dates completed (if applicable) installed a new fire rated door (2018)  Roof section replaced (2018) Current Overall Building Condition N/A

Future Considerations School scheduled for closure by 2018.  School Review – 2012  The school will close within five years Information about Review of the School Previously and the students will then attend F.H. Conducted MacDonald Elementary School. F.H. MacDonald will be renovated to a P-8 school. Any Other Factors Relevant To The School N/A

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

North Nova Education Centre (9-12)

Trenton Middle New Glasgow Academy East Pictou Middle Thorburn Consolidated (5-8) (P-8) (7&8) (P-8)

West Pictou Trenton Elementary F.H. MacDonald Consolidated (P-8) A.G. Baillie Memorial P (P-4) (P-6) (P-6) Salt Springs Elementary (P-5) Scotsburn Elementary P (P-5)

December 2019 89

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 246 2009 263 2010 246 2011 230 2012 233 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 205 2014 101 2015 90 2016 85 2017 77 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 349 2019 340 2020 328 2021 314 2022 308 2023 294 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 287 2025 285 2026 277 2027 278 2028 276

Enrolments

385 349 340 328 345 314 308 294 287 285 305 263 277 278 276 246 246 265 230 233 225 205 185 145 101 90 105 85 77 65 25

December 2019 90

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. New Glasgow Academy – 11.4 km/13 minutes 2. Thorburn Consolidated – 8.7 km/12 minutes

December 2019 91

Elmsdale District Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

75 MacMillan Drive Address Elmsdale, N.S. B2S 1A5 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 17 (2002) Square Footage 50,112 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 400 (16 classrooms) School Utilization 94%  Access to Attendance Support Worker  Access to Schools Plus Program  Activities during the School Day; Grades 4 & 5 Intra-murals, Service Learning to the Magnolia (Grade 5), Choir  EAL Support for newcomers via CCRCE & YMCA Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  French Immersion Grades P-5  Guidance Counsellor – 50%  Intensive Math Support (English and French) Grades 2 & 3 – 80%  Learning Centre  Literacy Mentor (English & French)  Math Coach(English & French)  Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Support (ELS)

December 2019 92

 Restorative Practices (school-wide)  Zones Room (School Based Behavioural Support)  Social and Emotional Program  Roots of Empathy Grade 2 Class  Second Step  Zones of Regulation Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Boiler Flue - Replaced (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Boiler - Replaced (2016) completed (if applicable)  Ditched Front Parking Lot (2019  Exterior (Front) Painted (2018)  Storm Drain Repaired (2019) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Interior Painting  Roof - Sections to be Replaced Information about Reviews of the School previously N/A conducted  Tri-County Basketball and East Hants Havoc Basketball Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  PLAY for Kids Program - every day after school

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants East Rural High School

(7-12)

Riverside Education Centre (6-8)

Enfield District Elementary (P-5) Elmsdale District Elementary (P-5) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5) Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

December 2019 93

Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 376 2009 399

2010 392 2011 409

2012 400 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 379 2014 358 2015 372 2016 378 2017 357 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 373 2019 384 2020 372 2021 362 2022 356 2023 359 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 354 2025 341 2026 351 2027 350 2028 351

Enrolments

440 420 409 399 400 392 400 384 376 379 378 380 372 373 372 362 358 357 356 359 360 354 351 350 351 341 340 320 300

December 2019 94

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Enfield District Elementary – 1.7 km/4 minutes 2. Maple Ridge Elementary – 4.2 km/7 minutes

December 2019 95

Enfield District Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

29 Catherine Street Address Enfield, N.S. B2T 1L4 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 18 (2000) Square Footage 46,288 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 399 (16 classrooms) School Utilization 67%  Makerspace/Learning Lab  Math Mentor  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  School Counsellor  Social & Emotional Supports  Second Steps  Reset  Virtues  Yoga for Grades 1-5 Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates P3 School completed (if applicable) Current Overall Building Condition N/A

Future Considerations  CCRCE is an occupant in this P3 School. Future upgrades and capital expenditures will be negotiated between the building owner and the Province. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Community Group Use - Rentals December 2019 96

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools -

Hants East Rural High School (7-12) Riverside Education Centre (6-8)

Elmsdale District Elementary (P-5) Enfield District Elementary (P-5) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5) Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 309 2009 299 2010 308 2011 299 2012 301 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 302 2014 306 2015 303 2016 285 2017 278 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 265 2019 274 2020 259 2021 265 2022 265 2023 252 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 248 2025 245 2026 254 2027 246 2028 238

December 2019 97

Enrolments 350 335 320 309 308 306 299 299 301 302 303 305 285 290 278 274 275 265 259 265 265 252 254 260 248 245 246 245 238 230 215 200

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Enfield District Elementary – 1.7 km/4 minutes 2. Maple Ridge Elementary – 5.1 km/7 minutes

December 2019 98

Frank H. MacDonald Elementary School Celtic Family of Schools

Frank H. MacDonald Elementary School is currently under renovation. The students have been relocated to East Pictou Middle School until the project is complete. Upon completion the school will be a P-8 with the students from East Pictou Middle & Frank H. MacDonald Elementary Schools.

December 2019 99

G.R. Saunders Elementary School Celtic Family of Schools

71 Bridge Avenue Address Stellarton, N.S. B0K 1S0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 53 (1965) Square Footage 46,338 Additions 2007 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 475 (19 classrooms) School Utilization 70%  Challenger Baseball  Early Literacy Support  Guidance Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Center  Reading Recovery  Schools Plus  UpLift Program  Blue Light System (2014) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  New Phone System Installed (2018) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable)  Playground Relocated (2017)  Windows – Section (2012 & 2014) Current overall Building Condition Good Future Considerations  Roof section - Replacement Required Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Active Pictou County After School Program  Big Brothers/Big Sisters  Clan Thompson Pipe Band Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  D.A.R.E. Program  Enhanced Playground area – new slides, basketball courts, outdoor classroom and rock play spaces  Pictou County Air Cadets December 2019 100

 Pictou County Athletic Society  Pictou County Autism Society  Pictou County Lighting Basketball  Pictou County Special Olympics  Pictou County Volleyball Club  Stellarton Summer Recreation  YMCA After School Program

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Northumberland Regional High (9-12)

West Pictou Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated West Pictou Consolidated Consolidated (P-8) (P-8) (P-8)

Walter Duggan Consolidated Salt Springs Elementary

(P-6) (P-5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5)

December 2019 101

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 345 2009 382 2010 363 2011 387 2012 375 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 362 2014 398 2015 363 2016 349 2017 345 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 332 2019 321 2020 323 2021 307 2022 290 2023 288 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 271 2025 251 2026 243 2027 233 2028 227

Enrolments 450 425 398 387 400 382 375 363 362 363 375 345 349 345 332 350 321 323 325 307 290 288 300 271 275 251 243 250 233 227 225 200

December 2019 102

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated – 2.7 km/5 minutes 2. New Glasgow Academy – 4.4 km/9 minutes

December 2019 103

Great Village Elementary Cobequid Family of Schools

8849 Highway 2 Address Great Village, N.S. B0M 1P0 Grade Configuration P-4 Age of Facility 114 (1904) Square Footage 13,741 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 75 (3 classrooms) School Utilization 87%  Early Literacy Support  Grade 4 French  Literacy Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Mathematics Mentor  Pre Primary Program  Psychologist  Speech Language  Exterior / Interior Painting (2018)  Fire Panel - Replaced (2015) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Front Steps & Doors (2018) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Gym Wall/Foundation - Repaired (2014) completed (if applicable)  Playground Upgraded (2018 & ongoing)  Water Treatment System (2014)  Washroom Upgraded (2017) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Additional Masonry Repairs  Blue Light System  Boiler Replacement - Required  PA System  Paving – Road Access Bus Lane and Parking Area

December 2019 104

 Plumbing Upgrade  Roof Replacement – Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority Any Other Factors Relevant To The School booking for use of the Cougar Dome.

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre

(10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

December 2019 105

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 76 2009 69 2010 72 2011 61 2012 56 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 37 2014 48 2015 42 2016 57 2017 56 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 66 2019 59 2020 57 2021 51 2022 51 2023 48 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 46 2025 46 2026 44 2027 46 2028 45

Enrolments 80 76 72 69 70 66 61 59 60 56 57 56 57 51 51 48 48 50 46 46 46 45 42 44 40 37

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Chiganois Elementary – 11.5 km/10 minutes 2. Debert Elementary – 14.3 km/13 minutes

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Hants East Rural High School Nova Family of Schools

2331 Highway 2 Address Milford Station, N.S. B0N 1Y0 Grade Configuration 9-12 Age of Facility 61 (1957) Square Footage 141,426 Additions 1968 & 1975 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 3 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces / Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 1428 (56 classrooms) School Utilization 52%  African Nova Scotia Support Worker  Career Exploration  Co-operative Education  First Nation Liaison Support Worker  Grades 9-12 French Immersion  Grades 9-12 Integrated French  In-School Suspension  Librarian Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Maker Space  SchoolsPlus  Skilled Trades  Social and Emotional Program  Gender and Sexuality Alliance  Healthy Relationships for Youth  Options to Anger  Youth Who Care  Student Support Workers  Youth Health Centre December 2019 108

 Blue Light System (2017)  Courtyard Enhancement (2018)  Fire Alarm & Equipment Replacement Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, (2017 & 2018) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  Fire Pump Upgrade (2017) dates completed (if applicable)  Gym Floor - Replaced (2014)  PA System - Replaced (2013)  Roof - Section Replaced (2014, 2016) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Boiler & Boiler Flue - Replacement  Brick Repointing - Required  Fire Alarm Panel - Replacement  Front Entrance - Repairs  Gym Acoustic Panels  Heating System - Upgrades  Paving – Road Access & Parking Area  Pedway Window - Replacement (UV Treatment)  Roofing Section - Replacements  Security/Controlled Entrance, Accessible  Theatre - Upgrades  This school is on the CCRCE Capital Construction list for significant work.  Washroom Updates Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School N/A

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants East Rural High School (7-12)

Riverside Education Centre

(6-8)

Enfield District (P-5) Elmsdale District Elementary (P-5) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5) Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

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Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 893 2009 852

2010 846 2011 861 2012 821 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 781 2014 753 2015 763 2016 735 2017 761 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 742 2019 728 2020 753 2021 716 2022 716 2023 721 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 724 2025 713 2026 712 2027 726 2028 733

Enrolments 920 893 890 861 852 846 860 821 830 781 800 763 761 770 753 742 753 735 728 726 733 740 716 716 721 724 713 712 710 680 650

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Community /Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Hants North Rural High School – 36.5 km/32 minutes 2. South Colchester Academy – 28.1 km/21 minutes

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Hants North Rural High School & Kennetcook District Elementary Nova Family of Schools

4369 Highway 236 Address Kennetcook, N.S. B0N 1P0 Grade Configuration P-6 & 7-12 Age of Facility 57 (1961) Square Footage 69,581 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 719 (33 classrooms) School Utilization 49% Hants North Rural High  APSEA  Community Use of Facilities  Co-operative Education  Guidance  In School Suspension  LD Teacher  Librarian  Mental Health & Addictions (support as needed)  Options and Opportunities Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Psychologist  Restorative Approach  SLP  Special Education / Learning Centre  Uplift Pilot Kennetcook District Elementary  After School Physical Activity Program (Municipality)  Assistive Tech Support  Autism Specialist  Behaviour Specialist  Early Literacy Support December 2019 112

 Guidance  Intensive Math Support  LD Support/Teacher  Math Mentor  Pre-Primary Program  Psychologist  Restorative Approach  SLP  Social and Emotional Program  Virtues  Zones of Regulation Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Fire Separations (2018) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  Front Window & Doors Replaced (2018) dates completed (if applicable)  PA System - Upgraded (2017  Pressure Tank and Water Meter Replaced  Roof – Section Replaced (2014)  Roof - Replaced (2016)  Roof - Section Replaced (2016) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory  Additional Cafeteria Door  Blue Light System  Brick Repointing - Required  Exterior Lighting - Required  Exterior Painting

 Fume Hood - Replacement

 Gym Divider - Required

 Hallway Ceiling - Upgrade Future Considerations  Interior hallway cameras - Required (installation)  Paving Repairs  Roofing - Section Replacements  Washroom - Upgrades  This school is on the CCRCE Capital Construction List for a new P-12 School. This school will also include the students from Cobequid District and Rawdon District Elementary Schools.  This school is on the CCRCE Capital Construction List, for a lessor priority, an Addition & Alteration Project for HNRH & KNE only.

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Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Community Use - 2-5 times per week or more and several weekends Any Other Factors Relevant To The School throughout the year  Satellite Library – one day per month

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants North Rural High School (7-12)

Cobequid District Elementary (P-6) Kennetcook District Elementary (P-6) Rawdon District Elementary (P-6)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 388 2009 376 2010 372 2011 363 2012 364 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 336 2014 336 2015 363 2016 369 2017 362 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 360 2019 370 2020 366 2021 347 2022 346 2023 333 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 329 2025 325 2026 322 2027 326 2028 331

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Enrolments 440 420 400 388 376 372 369 370 380 363 364 363 362 360 366 360 347 346 336 336 333 331 340 329 325 322 326 320 300

Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Rawdon District Elementary – 13.1 km/12 minutes 2. Cobequid District Elementary – 13.9 km/11 minutes 3. Hants East Rural High School – 36.5 km/32 minutes 4. South Colchester Academy – 41.6 km/33 minutes December 2019 115

Harmony Heights Elementary Cobequid Family of Schools

25 Cedar Drive Address Salmon River, N.S. B2N 5W3 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 10 (2008) Square Footage 50,306 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 425 (17 classrooms) School Utilization 76%  African Nova Scotia Support Worker  Behavior Support Model  Early Literacy Support  Family First  Guidance  Intensive Math Support  Learning Centres  Learning Disability Support Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Literacy Mentor  Math Mentor  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Paths  Zones of Regulation Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Boiler - Repaired (2012) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Fire Alarm Panel - Repaired (2014) completed (if applicable)  Playground Upgrades (2019) Current Overall Building Condition Good December 2019 116

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Boiler Upgrades  Building Controls Improvements  Roof - Replace Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for the use of the Cougar Dome. Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Enhancements -Cafeteria and Parking Lot  Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Walking / Running / Biking Trail

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) Consolidated (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4)

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Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 325 2009 331 2010 348 2011 332 2012 327 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 309 2014 327 2015 335 2016 332 2017 319 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 324 2019 327 2020 323 2021 315 2022 301 2023 297 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 295 2025 290 2026 294 2027 297 2028 299

Enrolments

390 370 348 350 335 331 332 327 327 332 327 325 319 324 323 330 309 315 301 299 310 297 295 290 294 297 290 270 250

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Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Truro Elementary – 4.8 km/8 minutes 2. Valley Elementary – 6.4 km/8 minutes

December 2019 119

Hilden Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

1737 Truro Road Address Hilden, N.S. B0N 1C0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 32 (1986) Square Footage 22,356 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 174 (7 classrooms) School Utilization 59%  Learning Centre  Psychologist  Reading Recovery Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Resource  Restorative Approach School  Speech Language Pathologist Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  PA System - Replaced (2015) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Roofing - Repaired (2014) completed (if applicable)  Window - Replaced (2013) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Fire Alarm Panel - Replacement  Paving  Roof Replacement - Section  Washroom - Upgrades Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted

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 Colchester Recreation – Trail Blazers – 2-6 week session per year.  Community Use by Various Organizations  Game On Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Go Girls  Partner with NSCC and Big Brothers Big Sisters - after school program for Boys and Girls  Summer Day Camp – 1 week per year

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

South Colchester Academy

(7-12)

Brookfield Elementary (P-6) Hilden Elementary (P-6) Upper Stewiacke Elementary (P-6) Winding River Consolidated (P-6)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 112 2009 109 2010 121 2011 109 2012 105 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 101 2014 94 2015 99 2016 111 2017 113 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 118 2019 119 2020 124 2021 123 2022 123 2023 122 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 124 2025 124 2026 125 2027 126 2028 126

Enrolments 145

130 124 124 124 125 126 126 121 123 123 122 118 119 112 113 115 109 109 111 105 101 99 100 94

85

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Community / Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools 1. Brookfield Elementary – 7.67 km/8 minutes 2. Truro Elementary – 5.6 km/8 minutes

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Junction Road Elementary School Chignecto Family of Schools

19 Junction Road Address Springhill, N.S. B0M 1X0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 43 (1975) Square Footage 21,452 Additions 2000 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 200 (8 classrooms) School Utilization 69%  After School Physical Activity Program  Behaviour Support Model  Early Literacy Support  Elementary Math Support  Guidance Counselor  Intensive Mathematics Support  Literacy Mentor  Math Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Outreach Worker  Reading Recovery  Ready to Learn Room  Restorative Approach  Schools Plus  Social and Emotional Program  PATHS  Student Support Worker Provincially approved addition and alteration  Entrance Replacement (2019) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Fire Alarm Panel - Replaced (2017) including dates completed (if applicable)  Fire Safety - Upgraded (2014)  Gym Roof - Replaced (2017)

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Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Exterior Panels - Replacement  Interior Painting - Required  PA System - Upgrade  Pavement in Parking Lot (Safety)  Washroom - Upgrades  Window - Replacement – Sections  This school (with West End Memorial) is on the Capital Construction List for significant work. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Green Club  Junction Road Elementary Sound Team DJ's  Junction Road Elementary Student Council  Intramurals at Recess and Lunch  Library Club Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Mini Boys and Girls Basketball (twice per week)  Peer Mediators  RCMP W.I.T.S. Anti-Bullying Program  Run Club - Tuesdays  Soccer Team - once per week  We Act Committee

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Springhill Jr/Sr High School (7-12)

West End Memorial (P-6) Junction Road Elementary (P-6)

December 2019 125

Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 171 2009 169 2010 176 2011 168 2012 157 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 159 2014 161 2015 161 2016 155 2017 164 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 154 2019 138 2020 133 2021 129 2022 133 2023 132

2024 124 2025 125 2026 126 2027 127 2028 127

Enrolments 185 176 171 175 169 168 164 165 161 161 157 159 155 154 155

145 138 133 133 135 132 129 127 127 124 125 126 125 115

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Oxford Regional Education Centre – 19.3 km/14 minutes 2. West End Memorial – 1.6 km/3 minutes

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Maple Ridge Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

1066 Highway 2 Address Lantz, N.S. B2S 1M8 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 19 (1999) Square Footage 52,000 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 350 (14 classrooms) School Utilization 74%  Band  Choir  Guidance Councilor  Reading Recovery Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Roots of Empathy  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Virtues  Building Control - Upgraded (2017)  Dry System Replaced (2017)  Exterior Drainage (2019) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  Playground Upgrades (2019) dates completed (if applicable)  Roof - Section Replaced (2014)  This is a P3 school but CCRCE is responsible for maintenance and capital repairs. Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Blue Light System December 2019 128

 Continue Building Control - Upgrade  Exterior Door - Replacement  Sprinkler System - Replacement  CCRCE is an occupant in the P3 School. Future upgrades and capital expenditures will be negotiated between the building owner and the Province. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  After School Programming (Jump 4 Kids)  The school is used Monday-Friday Any Other Factors Relevant To The School evenings and Saturdays by various community groups.

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants East Rural High School

(7-12)

Riverside Education Centre (6-8)

Elmsdale District Elementary (P-5) Enfield District Elementary (P-5) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5) Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 291 2009 274 2010 253 2011 241 2012 230 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 240 2014 231 2015 245 2016 254 2017 263 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 260 2019 249 2020 264 2021 264 2022 255 2023 254 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 255 2025 248 2026 237 2027 234 2028 235

Enrolments 300 291

280 274 263 260 264 264 260 253 254 255 254 255 245 249 248 241 240 237 235 240 230 231 234

220

200

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Elmsdale District Elementary – 4.2 km/5 minutes 2. Enfield District Elementary – 5.1 km/7 minutes

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McCulloch Education Centre Celtic Family of Schools

350 Wellington Street Address Pictou, N.S. B0K 1H0 Grade Configuration P-8 Age of Facility 18 (1999) Square Footage 43,878 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 325 (13 classrooms) School Utilization 79%  Adolescent Outreach Youth Worker  Early Literacy Support  Intensive Mathematics Support  Librarian  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  School Band  SchoolsPlus Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates P3 School completed (if applicable). Current Overall Building Condition N/A

Future Considerations  CCRCE is an occupant in the P3 School. Future upgrades and capital expenditures will be negotiated between the building owner and the Province. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted December 2019 132

 School Sport Teams Including: Hockey, Soccer, Cross Country Running, Track & Field, Badminton Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Town of Pictou Recreation Programs (adult fitness, photography class, etc…)  YMCA After School Program

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Pictou Academy (9-12)

McCullochPictou Education Academy Centre West Pictou (P-8) Consolidated (P-8) (9-12) School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools West Pictou Pictou Elementary Consolidated (P-8) Enrolments (P-5)

Year Enrolment 2008 400 2009 359 2010 356 2011 345 2012 339 2013 311 2014 279 Enrolments 2015 283 2016 272 2017 274

Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 255 2019 247 2020 245 2021 244 2022 246 2023 247 2024 239 2025 244 2026 237 2027 241 2028 243

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Enrolments Salt Springs Elementary (P-5) 440 Scotsburn Elementary 420 400 (P-5) 400 380 359 356 360 345 228 Salt Springs Elementary 340 311 320 (P-5) 283 Scotsburn Elementary 300 279 272 274 280 (P-5) 255 247 247 260 245 244 246 239 244 237 241 243 240 220 200

Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. West Pictou Consolidated - 9.3 km/12 minutes 2. New Glasgow Academy – 19.9 km/22 minutes December 2019 134

New Glasgow Academy Celtic Family of Schools

93 Albert Street Address New Glasgow, N.S. B2H 5W8 Grade Configuration P-8 Age of Facility 4 (2014) Square Footage 68,426 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 3 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 565 (21 classrooms) School Utilization 93%  Achievement Gap Support  Africentric Pre-Primary Program  Art  Bring Your Own Technology  Early Literacy Support  Family Studies  Free Breakfast, Hot Lunch and Food Backpack Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Grade 7 French Immersion  Gifted & Talented Enrichment Program  In-School Suspension  Instrumental Band  Learning Disabled Program  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor & Intensive Math Support

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 Librarian  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Programming  Special Education  Student Support Workers Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  New P-8 School – Opened September capital and major maintenance upgrades, including 2014 dates completed (if applicable).  Tech Education Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  N/A  In 2012 the school review process was completed for Acadia Street Elementary, New Glasgow Middle School and Information about Review of the School Previously Temperance Street Elementary resulting Conducted in a new P-8 School which opened in September 2014 combining the three schools.  Badminton Club  Enhancements – music room, cafeteria, gymnasium, multicultural room and natural playground  Master’s Hand Prayer Group Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Men’s League Basketball  Outside Choir Group  Pictou County Lighting Basketball  Town of New Glasgow After School Program  YMCA After School Program

December 2019 136

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

North Nova Education\ Centre

(9-12)

Trenton Middle New Glasgow Academy East Pictou Middle Thorburn Consolidated (5-8) (P-8) (7&8) (P-8)

West Pictou Trenton Elementary A.G. Baillie Memorial F.H. MacDonald Thorburn Consolidated Consolidated (P-8) P (P-4) (P-6) (P-6) Year (P-8) Enrolment 2005 665

2006 633 West Pictou A.G. Baillie Memorial Consolidated (P-8) P Trenton Elementary (P-6) 2007 620 Enrolments(P-4) 2008 614

2009 630 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) Year Enrolment 2010 588 F.H. MacDonald 2008 614 (P-6) 2011 571 2009 630 2012 552 2010 588 2013 515 2011 571 P 2014 479 2012 552 Historic Current E nrolmentsEnrolment (past (as 10of Septemberyears) 30th) 2015 505 2013 272 2016 504 2014 470 2017 510 Enrolments 2015 496 2018 515 2016 533 2019 514 2017 558 2020 512 CurrentProjected Enrolment Enrolments (as (next of September 10 years) 30th) 2018 566 2021 517 2019 583 2022 525 2020 577 2023 519 2021 582 2024 520 2022 581 2025 522 2023 565 Projected (5Enrolments-8) (next 10 years) 2024 576 2025 581 2026 583 2027 569 2028 577

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Enrolments

725 630 650 614 588 583 582 581 581 583 571 558 566 577 565 576 569 577 575 552 533 496 500 470 425 350 272 275 200

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within

Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated – 6.3 km/11 minutes 2. Thorburn Consolidated – 8.1 km/9 minutes December 2019 138

North Nova Education Centre Celtic Family of Schools

343 Park Street Address New Glasgow, N.S. B2H 6B2 Grade Configuration 9-12 (prior to 2014 configuration was 10-12) Age of Facility 15 (2003) Square Footage 146,234 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 1377 (54 classrooms) School Utilization 68%  Career Exploration  Co-operative Education  Grades 9-12 French Immersion  In-School Suspension  Learning Centre  Librarian Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the  Restorative Approach School  SchoolsPlus  School Musical  Social and Emotional Program  Special Education  Student Support Workers  Youth Health Centre Provincially approved addition and alteration  Accessibility Improvements (2014) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Grade 9 Students Added (2014) including dates completed (if applicable)  Gym Floor Refurbished (2018) Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Interior Painting  Roof - Replacement - Section

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Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Enhancement – Lecture Theatre and Gymnasium  Aspiring Leaders Conferences  Blood Donor Clinics  Carnival of Rainbows – Charity Fundraiser  Church Group Theatre Presentations – Fundraisers  Craft Fair  Fire School for Local Departments  Hockey Banquets and Fundraisers for Local Teams  Local School Drama Groups  Mental Health Theatre Presentation Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  New Glasgow Music Festival Performances  Presentation Centre  Women’s Centre Performances  Gymnasium  Adult Volleyball – weekly  Basketball Camps (Yearly – 5 days)  Basketball Nova Scotia Provincials – yearly different levels  Cadets – weekly  Local Basketball Groups – daily - local Track & Field practice – weekly  Local Rugby Groups  Local Soccer Group Practice - weekly  NSSAF events

December 2019 140

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

North Nova Education\ Centre

(9-12)

Trenton Middle New Glasgow Academy East Pictou Middle Thorburn Consolidated (5-8) (P-8) (7&8) (P-8) North Nova Education Centre

(9-12) West Pictou School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools Thorburn Consolidated Consolidated (P-8) Trenton Elementary A.G. Baillie Memorial F.H. MacDonaldP Trenton Middle New Glasgow Academy (P-8) (P-4) (P-6) (P-6) (5-8) (P-8)

West Pictou P SaltConsolidated Springs Elementary (P-8) A.G. Baillie Memorial East Pictou Middle (P-5) Trenton Elementary (P-6) (7&8) Scotsburn Elementary (P-4) (P-5) F.H. MacDonald -Enrolments (PP- 6) Salt Springs Elementary Year Enrolment (P-5) P 2008 896 Scotsburn Elementary 2009 837 (P-5) 2010 857 2011 841 2012 841 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 835 2014 998 Enrolments 2015 991 2016 940 2017 993

Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 909 2019 923 2020 933 2021 917 2022 931 2023 965 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 940 2025 927 2026 907 2027 898 2028 892

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Enrolments 1025 998 993 1000 991 975 965 940 940 950 933 931 927 923 917 925 909 907 896 898 892 900 875 857 850 837 841 841 835 825 800

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Northumberland Regional High – 11.8 km/10 minutes 2. Pictou Academy – 19.9 km/16 minutes

December 2019 142

North River Elementary School Cobequid Family of Schools

80 Mountain Lee Road Address North River, N.S. B6L 6M2 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 57 (1961) Square Footage 29,048 Additions 1964 & 2007 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 300 (12 classrooms) School Utilization 67%  French Specialist  Guidance Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Centre  Mathematics Mentor  Reading Recovery Provincially approved addition and alteration  East Side Playground - Upgraded (2018) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Playground Upgraded (2019) including dates completed (if applicable)  Roof – Section Replaced Current Overall Building Condition  Good

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Fence – East Side of Playground  Parking Area – Bus Loop  Roof - Replacement - Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Outdoor Play Project Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters

December 2019 143

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of School

Cobequid Educational Centre

(10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) Cobequid(8-9) Education Centre(6 -9) Consolidated (10-12) (P-9) School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of School Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Truro Junior(P-5) High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) West Colchester Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Consolidated Bible Hill Central Elementary (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) (P-9) Bible Hill East Court Road (P-4) Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) (P-5) (5-7) Valley Elementary (P-4) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Bible Hill Central Elementary (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Bible Hill East Court Road (P-4) Enrolments Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-5) Year Enrolment 2008 249 2009 250 2010 232 2011 216 2012 219 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 234 2014 229 Enrolments 2015 232 2016 221 2017 233 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 220 2019 215 2020 206 2021 201 2022 182 2023 180 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 171 2025 171 2026 166 2027 160 2028 160

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Enrolments

315 300 285 270 249 250 255 234 233 240 232 229 232 216 219 221 220 215 225 206 210 201 195 182 180 171 171 180 166 160 160 165 150

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Debert Elementary – 22 km/21 minutes 2. Truro Elementary – 7.6 km/12 minutes

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Northport Consolidated Elementary School Chignecto Family of Schools

7110 Highway 366 Address Northport, N.S. BOL 1EO Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 51 (1967) Square Footage 9,556 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 75 (3 classrooms) School Utilization 60%  Literacy Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  SchoolsPlus

Provincially approved addition and alteration  Fire Panel - replaced (2016) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable).  Fire Safety - upgraded (2013)

Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Interior Painting - Required  Main Office - Relocation  PA System - Replacement  Roofing - Replacement - Section  Safe Entrance  Window- Replacement -Sections  Washroom - Upgrades Required Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Community Garden (In Season)  Maggie’s Place Community Pre- Any Other Factors Relevant To The School School Pop-Up Program  RCMP W.I.T.S. Anti-bullying Program

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School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Amherst Regional High (9-12)

AmherstE.B. Chandler Regional Jr. High HighSchool (7(9-8)-12)

E.B. Chandler Jr. High School (7-8)

Cumberland North Academy (P-6) Northport Consolidated Elementary (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools Cumberland North Academy (P-6) Northport Consolidated Elementary (P-6) Enrolments Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6) Year Enrolment

2008 64 2009 57 2010 55 2011 57 2012 51 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 44 2014 49 2015 39 2016 45 2017 47 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 45 2019 37 2020 37 Enrolments 2021 35 2022 39 2023 36 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 38 2025 40 2026 41 2027 44 2028 45

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Enrolments 100 90 80 70 64 60 57 55 57 51 49 47 50 44 45 45 44 45 41 39 39 38 40 40 37 37 35 36 30 20

Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Cyrus Eaton Elementary School – 24.1 km/21 minutes 2. Oxford Regional Education Centre – 32.3 km/25 minutes

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Northumberland Regional High Celtic Family of Schools

104 Alma Road, Alma Address Westville, N.S. B0K 2A0 Grade Configuration 9-12 Age of Facility 15 (2003) Square Footage 152,206 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 1479 (59 classrooms) School Utilization 60%  Addictions Counselling  Breakfast Program  Bring Your Own Technology  Career Exploration  Co-operative Education  Grades 9-12 French Immersion  Grades 9 -12 Integrated French  In-School Suspension  International Baccalaureate Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Centre  Librarian  Mindfulness Coaching  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  School Resource Worker  Social and Emotional Program  Tribes  Special Education Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Heating - Upgraded (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Gym Floor Refinished (2018) completed (if applicable)  Plumbing - Upgraded (2012) December 2019 149

Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Roofing - Replacement - Section  Interior Painting - Required Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  4H – weekly  Blood Donor Clinics  Community Theatre Presentations  Adult Community Badminton – 1/week  Adult Community Basketball – 2/week  Enhancements – Lecture Theatre and Any Other Factors Relevant To The School Gymnasium  Outdoor Basketball Courts  Outdoor Soccer Field  Pictou County Lightning- 2-3/week  Pipe and Drum Band – 2/week  Presentation Centre  SNAPS Photography Group

Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Northumberland Regional High (9-12)

West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) (P-8) Northumberland Regional High Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools (9-12) West Pictou Walter Duggan Consolidated Salt Springs Elementary Consolidated (P-8) (P-6) (P-5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5) Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) (P-8)

Walter Duggan Consolidated Saltsprings Elementary (P- 6) (P- 5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5)

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Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 1008 2009 992 2010 949 2011 937 2012 897 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 863 2014 853 2015 852 2016 857 2017 897 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 877 2019 865 2020 854 Enrolments 2021 826 2022 839 2023 841 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 842 2025 818 2026 802 2027 784 2028 772

Enrolments 1100 1050 1008 992 1000 949 937 950 897 897 877 900 863 853 852 857 865 854 826 839 841 842 850 818 802 752 784 800 750 700

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

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Closest Schools 1. North Nova Education Centre – 12.1 km/11 minutes 2. Pictou Academy – 15.3 km/15 minutes

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Oxford Regional Education Centre Chignecto Family of Schools

249 Lower Main Street Address Oxford, N.S. B0M 1P0 Grade Configuration P-12 Age of Facility 9 (2009) Square Footage 86,810 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 3 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 549 (26 classrooms) School Utilization 85%  Adventure Based Learning Activities  After School Physical Activity Program  African Nova Scotia Student Support Worker  Early Literacy Support  Enhanced Program Support (pilot)  In-School Suspension  Learning Centre (grades 7-12)  Learning Disabled Program  Librarian Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Literacy Mentor  Nurse Practitioner  O2 Program  P-6 Learning Centre  Pre-Primary Program  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPluls  Second Step Program  Social and Emotional Program  Special Education

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 Youth  Health Centre Provincially approved addition and alteration  Masonry - repaired (2015) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Phone System -upgraded (2013) including dates completed (if applicable). Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Concrete Sidewalk - required Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  CCTV Upgrades  Elementary Eploratories  Learn to Fish/Farm Safety (Grade 4)  Learn to Swim (Grade 3)  Outdoor Education (Grade 6)  Skating Program (P-2)  Ski Wee Program (Grade 5)  Enhancements - Cafeteria & Community Room Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Jr/Sr Youth Action Group  Me to We Group  Nature Trail Development  Outdoor Classroom Development  Public Health Healthy Relations for Youth (once per week)  TAG Groups (Grades 7-12) (Teacher Advisory Groups)  YMCA After School Program (twice per week)

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School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Oxford Regional Education Centre

(P-12)

Oxford Regional Education Centre

(P-12)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 451 School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools 2009 462 2010 433

2011 415 2012 406 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 387 2014 389

2015 391 2016 411 2017 420 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 405

2019 393 Enrolments 2020 389 2021 377 2022 366 2023 363 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 358 2025 344 2026 341 2027 314

2028 308

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Enrolments

485 462 451 455 433 415 420 425 406 411 405 387 389 391 393 389 395 377 366 363 358 365 344 341 335 314 308 305 275

Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Junction Road Elementary – 19.3 km/16 minutes Springhill Jr/Sr High School – 20.2 km/18 minutes 2. Cyrus Eaton Elementary – 25.7 km/22 minutes Pugwash District High School – 26 km/22 minutes

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Parrsboro Regional Elementary School Chignecto Family of Schools

43 School Street Address Parrsboro, N.S. B0M 1S0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 46 (1972) Square Footage 25,897 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 299 (12 classrooms) School Utilization 46%  After School Physical Activity Program  Elementary Instrumental Beginner Band Program Elementary Choir (Grades 3 to 6)  Guidance Support Teacher  Intensive Math Support (mid Dec. to end of March)  Literacy Mentor/Math Mentor (available by Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School request)  NSHS Outreach/Early Language Group Support  SchoolsPlus / Clinician and Outreach Worker Support  Youth on the Move/YMCS Sessions (twice weekly) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Fire Alarm Upgraded (2019) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Grounds/Paving (2013) completed (if applicable).  Hallway Tile Replaced (2019) Current Overall Building Condition  Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Fire Code - Upgrades December 2019 157

 Front Entrance Work  Gym Heater - Replacement  Interior Painting  PA System - Upgrades Required  Roofing Replacement - Section Required  Steps Cement Detaching Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Dance Dance (YMCA)  Maggie’s Place Pop-Up Program (once per week) Y Girls  Mental Health Services (for area youth on caseload)  Mini Basketball  Open Arms Church (Sundays)  Parrsboro Active Living Programs (varies through seasons)  Spin Cycle Classes - Adults (YMCA)  Yoga Classes - Adults

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Parrsboro Regional High

(7-12)

Parrsboro Regional High

Parrsboro (7Regional-12) Elementary (P-6)

Parrsboro Regional Elementary (P-6)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

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Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 182 2009 180 2010 171 2011 151 2012 151 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 138 2014 132 2015 127 2016 132 2017 127 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 137 2019 146 2020 136 Enrolments 2021 138 2022 140 2023 137 Projec ted Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 139 2025 136 2026 124 2027 128 2028 125

Enrolments

240 220 200 182 180 180 171

160 151 151 146 138 138 140 139 132 132 137 136 137 136 140 127 127 124 128 125 120 100

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. River Hebert District School – 35.5 km/37 minutes 2. West End Memorial – 44.4 km/37 minutes

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Parrsboro Regional High School

Chignecto Family of Schools 109 King Street Address Parrsboro, N.S. B0M 1S0 Grade Configuration 7-12 Age of Facility 59 (1959) Square Footage 33,035 Additions 1986 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 367 (17 classrooms) School Utilization 37%  Co-Operative Education  Options & Opportunities Program  Librarian Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Restorative Approach  School Guidance Support Teacher  Youth Health Centre Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Fire Panel - Updated (2016) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable).  Grounds/Paving (2010) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory  Area of Refuge  Boiler replacement - Required  Cafeteria Kitchen - Upgrade Future Considerations  Exterior Structural - Repairs  Interior Painting - Required  Locker Room -Upgrades Required  PA System - Upgrades Required  Roofing - Sections Required  Surveillance Camera - Inoperable  Washroom - Upgrades Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted

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 Cumberland Recreation - occasionally  Fundy Geological Museum - occasionally  Public Health` Healthy Relationships for Any Other Factors Relevant To The School Youth - Wednesdays only  Ships Company Theatre - occasionally  YMCA and Town Recreation Department Fitness Centre - 5 times per week

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Parrsboro Regional High (7-12)

Parrsboro Regional High

Parrsboro Regional(7-12) Elementary (P-6)

Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 241 2009 231 School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools 2010 219 2011 216 2012 210 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 186 2014 162 2015 159 2016 154 2017 142 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 138 2019 134 2020 143 Enrolments 2021 133 2022 137 2023 135 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 133 2025 128 2026 135 2027 130 2028 131

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Enrolments

275 255 241 231 235 219 216 210 215 195 186 162 175 159 154 155 142 138 143 137 134 133 135 133 128 135 130 131 135 115 95 75

Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. River Hebert District School – 35.5km/37 minutes 2. Springhill Jr/Sr High School – 45.3 km/39 minutes December 2019 163

Pictou Academy Celtic Family of Schools

200 Louise Street Address Pictou, N.S. B0K 1H0 Grade Configuration 9-12 Age of Facility 48 (1970) Square Footage 27,624 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 360 (12 classrooms) School Utilization 36%  Advanced Placement Courses  Breakfast Program  Child Youth Care Practitioner  Community Outreach Worker  Co-op Education  French Mentor  Home Trades and Child Studies (Labs)  Intramural Program  Librarian  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Mental Health Clinician  Options and Opportunities  Psychology and Guidance  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Learning  Social Worker - Adolescent Outreach Services  Speech/Language  Virtual High  Youth Health Centre

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 12” x 12” Tiles Coated with Fire Rated Paint (2017)  Boiler in Gym - Replaced (2018) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Ceiling – Replaced (2013) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Fire Alarm Panel – Replaced (2011) completed (if applicable).  Heating Boiler – Replaced (2011)  Locker Room Refresh (2018)  Renovated Lab (2017)  Repainted School to Match Colours (2017) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

 Brick Pointing - Required Future Considerations  Roof – Replacement – Sections  Window – Replacement - Section Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Partnerships with Outside Agencies for Specific Programming:  Big Brothers/Big Sisters  Brody Park (soccer field and trail)  DeCoste Centre  Hector Arena  Pictou Fisheries Pool  Pictou Curling Club  Upgrades to the School / Gymnasium / Grounds;  2014-15 Partnership with PAEF – Technology and Equipment  Community Involvement:  Big Brother/Big Sister Program  Department of Fisheries and Agriculture  IWK  Pictou County Waste Management  Pictou Library  Pictou Fire Department  Pictou United Church  Starting Blocks Daycare  Town of Pictou  Outside use of School/Gymnasium:  Pictou Recreation - 5 hours per week  Men's Hockey - 4 hours per week  Summer Recreation - weather permitting  Town of Pictou - 5 hours per week

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School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Pictou Academy (9-12)

McCulloch Education Centre

Pictou (PAcademy-8) West Pictou (9-12) Consolidated (P-8)

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools Salt Springs Elementary Dr. Thomas McCulloch (6-8) West(P Pictou-5) Enrolments ScotsburnConsolidated Elementary (P-8) (P-5) Year Enrolment 2008 152 2009 146 Salt Springs Elementary 2010 156 (P-5) Scotsburn Elementary 2011 152 (P-5) 2012 158 2013 154 2014 139 2015 129 2016 141 2017 162 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 128

2019 133 2020 116 Enrolments 2021 102 2022 111 2023 103 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 113 2025 105 2026 109 2027 107 2028 99

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Enrolments 210 190 162 170 152 156 152 158 154 146 139 141 150 129 128 133 130 116 111 113 103 105 109 107 110 102 99 90 70

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Northumberland Regional High – 15.3 km/15 minutes 2. North Nova Education Centre - 19.9 km/16 minutes

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Pugwash District High School Chignecto Family of Schools

192 Church Street Address Pugwash, N.S. B0K 1H0 Grade Configuration 7-12 Age of Facility 57 (1961) Square Footage 74,089 Additions 1964, 1968 & 1993 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 635 (27 classrooms) School Utilization 33%  After School Physical Activity Program  Art Program  Bring Your Own Technology  Community Room for Students  Comprehensive Guidance  Co-operative Education  Family Studies Technology  International Student Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Makerspace Programs (Lego, Robotics, etc)  Music Program  Options and Opportunities  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social Worker  Technology Education Program  Virtual High School  Youth Health Centre  Fire Safety Upgrade (between old and Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, newer building) (2017) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Replaced Exterior Cedar with Steel (2017) completed (if applicable).  Roof - Section Replaced (2012)  Secure Entrance (2014) December 2019 168

 Walkway Repaired (2017)  Windows – Section (2014) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory Future Considerations  Blue Light Installation  Flooring - Replacement  Heating System - Upgrade  Interior Painting - Required  Outside Entrance Cement and Stairs - Replacement  PA System - Replacement  Renovation - Circle Part of  Roof - Sections  Ventilation System - Upgrades  Walkway Repairs  Washroom - Upgrades  Window – Section - Replacement Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Cafeteria Services  Clubs include: Bike Club, Breakfast Club, Chess, Dungeons & Dragons, Green Team and Trivia  Collaboration Space  Committees include: International Student Ambassadors, Me to We, Prom, Safe Grad, Student Council (Dance, Social Justice, Spirit, etc.), Yearbook, Winter Carnival, Community Usage; exercise groups and athletic programs (Weekly) Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Dr. Joseph Rotblat Hall  Home & School  Jean Wallace Art Gallery  Library  SAC  Sports Teams include: Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Badminton, Table Tennis, Softball, Golf, Curling, Skiing and Snowboard  Technology Rich Environment  Youth Health Centre

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School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of School

lls

Pugwash District High (7-12)

PugwashWallace Elementary District (P High-6) Cyrus Eaton Elementary (P-6) Wallace (7Elementary-12) (P-6) Cyrus Eaton Elementary (P-6)

Enrolments School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools Year Enrolment 2008 281 2009 274 2010 249 2011 248 2012 243 2013 253 2014 230 2015 214 2016 227 2017 218 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 202 Enrolments 2019 192 2020 200 2021 190 2022 183 2023 176 2024 177 2025 179 2026 166 2027 164 2028 166

December 2019 170

Enrolments 320 300 281 274 280 253 260 249 248 243 240 230 227 214 218 220 202 200 192 190 200 183 176 177 179 180 166 164 166 160 140 120

Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

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Closest Schools 1. Oxford Regional Education Centre – 26.1 km/24 minutes

2. Springhill Jr/Sr High School – 46.2 km/41 minutes December 2019 171

Rawdon District Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

3713 Highway 354 Address Upper Rawdon, N.S. B0N 2N0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 67 (1951) Square Footage 21,916 Additions 1962 & 1988 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 150 (6 classrooms) School Utilization 63%  Behavior Support Model  Early Literacy Support  Literacy Mentor  Math Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Pre-Primary Program  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  Social and Emotional Program  Virtues Provincially approved addition and alteration  Gym floor - Replaced (2009) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Roof – Section Replaced (2014) including dates completed (if applicable).  Boilers/Oil Tank – Replaced (2016) Current Overall Building Condition Functional

 Blue Light System  Classroom Doors and Hardware  Fire Alarm - Replacement Future Considerations  Grounds Drainage - Required  Interior Painting - Required  PA System Upgrades - Required  Paving December 2019 172

 Roof - Replacement – Sections  Septic Pump Station - Upgrading  Siding/Cladding - Replacement  Washroom - Updates  Window Replacement - Sections  Hants North Rural High /Kennetcook District Elementary Schools are on the CCRCE Capital Construction List for a new P-12 school. The new school would also include the students from Cobequid District and Rawdon District Elementary Schools. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School N/A

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants North Rural High School (7-12)

Cobequid District Elementary (P-6) Kennetcook District Elementary (P-6)

HantsRawdon North District Rural Elementary High (P School-6) (7-12) School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools Cobequid District Elementary (P-6) Kennetcook District Elementary (P-6) Rawdon District Elementary (P-6)

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Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 116 2009 122

2010 110 2011 104 2012 98 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 106 2014 102 2015 98 Enrolments 2016 93 2017 102 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 104 2019 101 2020 98 2021 113

2022 109 2023 116 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 117 2025 124 2026 129 2027 131 2028 121

Enrolments 160 150 140 129 131 122 124 130 116 116 117 121 120 110 113 104 106 104 109 110 98 102 98 102 101 98 100 93 90 80 70 60 50

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Community/Municipal Context Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Cobequid District Elementary – 25.8 km/21 minutes

2. Kennetcook District Elementary – 13.1 km/15 minutes

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Redcliff Middle School Cobequid Family of Schools

33 Sunset Lane Address Valley, N.S. B6L 4K1 Grade Configuration 5-7 Age of Facility 20 (1998) Square Footage 70,000 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 600 (24 classrooms) School Utilization 66%  Anxiety Group  Art Club  Breakfast Program  Bring Your Own Technology  Chess Club  Exploratories  Game On  Girls S.T.E.A.M. Club  Grade 7 French Immersion  Grade 7 Integrated French Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the  Grief Support Group School  Heritage Fair  Homework Club  Intramurals  Leadership Committee  Learning Disabled Program  Librarian  Lunchtime Games  MakerSpace  Mathematica  Media Committee

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 Musical  Peer Group  Peer Mediators  Restorative Approach  Science Club  Ski Club  Social and Emotional Program  Circle of Friends  Go Girls  Special Education  Sports Teams: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, Table Tennis and Badminton  Spring Fair  Student Leadership Group  Trailblazers  Winter Carnival  World Changers  Yearbook  Concrete Entry, Sidewalk/Roadway, Roof Gutters, Downspouts and Ground Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, Drainage (2016) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  Fire Alarm Panel (2016) dates completed (if applicable).  HVAC System - upgraded (2014)  Roof Truss - repaired (2015) Current Overall Building Conditions Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Boiler Replacement - Required  Building Controls -Upgrade Required  Roof - Replacement – Sections  Security Upgrades (cameras)  Window Replacement – Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for the use of the Cougar Dome.  Co-Teaching  Exploratories – 4 sessions: 5-6 weeks  Inquiry Based Learning  Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters  Teaming – Team Time

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School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester School Feeder(6-9) System – CobequidCobequid(8-9) Education Family Centre of Schools(6 -9) Consolidated (10-12) (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Truro Junior(P-5) High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) West Colchester Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Consolidated Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) (P-9) Truro Elementary HarmonyRedcliff Heights Middle Elementary (P-5) (P-5) Valley Elementary(5-7) (P-4) Bible Hill Central Elementary (P-4) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Bible Hill East Court Road (P-4) Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Valley Elementary (P-5) North River Elementary (P-6) Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 482 2009 455 2010 464 2011 475 2012 485 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 445 2014 407 Enrolments 2015 409 2016 392 2017 426

Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 396 2019 399 2020 373 2021 382 2022 370 2023 361 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 355 2025 370 2026 363 2027 352 2028 339

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Enrolments

545 510 482 485 464 475 475 455 445 426 440 409 407 396 399 405 392 382 373 370 370 361 355 363 352 370 339 335 300

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Bible Hill Central Elementary – 4.1 km/6 minutes Truro Junior High School – 7.7 km/14 minutes 2. Central Colchester Junior High School – 10.4 km/13 minutes

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River Hebert District School Chignecto Family of Schools

2843 Barrensfield Road, Address River Hebert, N.S. B0L 1G0 Grade Configuration P-12 Age of Facility 63 (1955) Square Footage 41,470 Additions 1955 & 2015 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 441 (23 classrooms) School Utilization 40%  Anime Book Club  Breakfast Program  Co-operative Education  Diversity Team – Students Against Victimization Endeavours  Elementary Math Intervention  Golden Shoe Award  Green Team  Guidance  Healthy Young Relationships  Lego Robotics Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Librarian  Literacy Mentor  Lunch Time Intermural Program  Options and Opportunities (O2)  Pre-Primary Program  Raider Room - Pantry & Library  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approaches  SchoolsPlus  School Gardens & Compost Program

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 School-Wide Behaviour Matrices  Social and Emotional Program  LEADS  Roots of Empathy  WITS  Student Support Worker  Social Worker  Teen Health Centre  YMCA After School P.E. Physical  Additions and Alterations (A&A) project underway, combining RHDH and RHES. Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, The building is being upgraded and new capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates sections have been added to house the completed (if applicable). elementary students and gym space.  The A&A projected was completed in 2017 Current Overall Building Condition N/A

Future Considerations  Elementary school replaced late fall 2015.  Roof - Replacement - Sections River Hebert District Elementary and Information about Review of the School Previously High Schools went through the School Conducted. Review Process in 2006 and 2012.  Maggie’s Place Pop-Up Program (1 x Any Other Factors Relevant To The School week)  Pre-Primary Program (Monday-Friday)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

River Hebert District School

(P-12)

River Hebert District School (P-12)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 213 2009 216 2010 201 2011 200 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2012 183 2013 165 2014 172 Enrolments 2015 191 2016 181 2017 183 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 186 2019 189 2020 187 2021 191 2022 190 2023 187 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 186 2025 189 2026 184 2027 180 2028 177

Enrolments

230 216 220 213 210 201 200 200 191 189 191 190 189 186 187 187 186 190 183 183 184 181 180 177 180 172 170 165 160

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Community/Municipal Context

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Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links

within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Spring Street Academy – 27.5 km/27 minutes 2. Cumberland North Academy – 25.8 km/24 minutes 3. Amherst Regional High School – 27.7 km/26 minutes

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Riverside Education Centre Nova Family of Schools

6 Riverside Drive Address Milford, N.S. B0N 1Y0 Grade Configuration 6-8 Age of Facility- 21 (1997) Square Footage 100,000 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching paces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 765 (27 classrooms) School Utilization 71%  After School Physical Activity Program  Attendance Support Worker  Culturally Responsive Teaching  Grades 6-8 French Immersion  Grades 7-8 Integrated French Program  Learning Centre Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the  Learning Disability Teacher School  Librarian / Media Technician  Middle School Math Intervention  Restorative Approaches  Schools Plus  Social and Emotional Program  Challenge Accepted  Building Controls - Upgraded (2017) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  CCRCE is an occupant in this P3 School and dates completed (if applicable). is responsible for maintenance and capital repairs. December 2019 184

Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Building Control - Upgrade Required  Heating Fuel Storage - Required  Geothermal Heating Loops - Replacement  Security Upgrades (Controlled Entrance, Cameras)  Drainage Corrections - Required  Roof - Replacement - Sections  Future upgrades and capital expenditures will be negotiated between the building owner and the Province. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  East Hants Youth Links

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants East Rural High School (7-12)

HantsRiverside East Rural Education High Centre School (6-8) School Feeder System – Nova Family(7-12) of Schools

Elmsdale District Elementary (P-5) Riverside Education Centre Enfield District Elementary (P-5) (6-8) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5)

Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

Elmsdale District Elementary (P-5) Enfield District Elementary (P-5) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5) Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

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Enrolments Year Enrolment 2008 626 2009 616 2010 598 2011 572

2012 567 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 566

2014 574 2015 566 2016 555 2017 539 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 540 2019 565 2020 546 2021 554 Enrolments 2022 544 2023 558 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 548 2025 571

2026 569 2027 574

2028 555

Enrolments

700

650 626 616 598 600 572 574 571 569 574 567 566 566 555 565 554 558 555 539 540 546 544 548 550 500 450

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Geographical Area

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Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within

Appendix F. Closest Schools

1. Brookfield Elementary – 30.2 km/27 minutes South Colchester Academy – 30.1 km/27 minutes 2. Hants North Rural High School/Kennetcook District Elementary – 37 km/32 minutes

December 2019 187

Salt Springs Elementary Celtic Family of Schools

2080 West River Station Address Pictou County, N.S. B0K 1P0 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 39 (1979) Square Footage 18,486 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 125 (5 classrooms) School Utilization 54%  7 Habits of Happy Kids  Enhanced Playground (new equipment; toys, sandboxes, benches)  Free Breakfast (Daily – enhanced funding by Salt Springs Community)  Grade 4/5 Leadership Program  Green School  Intensive Math Support  Library Volunteer Program  Math Mentor  Outdoor Classroom  Principals Awards Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Reading Recovery  School Garden  Schools Plus Services & Referrals  Sensory Rooms  Social Emotional Lunch Time  Special Value Meal Program; Hydration Stations & Free Milk Initiatives  Workshops (Grade 4/5 – Schools Plus)  Tearman House Social Emotional Learning Girls Program  Volunteer Literacy Program

December 2019 188

 Below Grade Pumps Replaced Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, (2018) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  Fire Safety – Upgraded (2014) dates completed (if applicable).  New Roof - Installed – (2018)  Well/ Pump - Repaired (2015) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Roof - Replacement Section Information about Review of the School Previously  School Review 2003 Conducted  Community Use  Active Pictou County after School Programs (Annually – various frequency 1 – 5 days per week since 2013 offered over various monthly sections  4-H Spring Rally / monthly meetings Any Other Factors Relevant To The School depending on need.  Exercise Club (evenings 1-2/week  Pictou County Fire Departments Training (Fall 2018)  Summer Recreation Program (4 days per week during July and August since 2013 – Active Pictou County)

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Northumberland Regional High (9-12)

West Pictou Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated West Pictou Consolidated Consolidated (P-8) Northumberland Regional High (P-8) (P-8) (9-12)

West Pictou School FeederWalter Duggan System Consolidated (P–-6) Celtic FamilySalt of Springs Schools Elementary (P-5) Consolidated (P-8) G.R. Saunders Elementary (P-6) Scotsburn Elementary (P-5)

Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated Walter Duggan (P Consolidated-8) (P-6) Salt Springs Elementary(P-8) (P-5) G.R. Saunders Elementary (P-6) Scotsburn Elementary (P-5)

December 2019 189

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 78 2009 75 2010 72 2011 72 2012 70 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 66 2014 65 Enrolments 2015 69 2016 70 2017 73 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 66 2019 61 2020 58 2021 55 2022 50 2023 53 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 50 2025 50 2026 50 2027 50 2028 51

Enrolments

95 85 78 75 72 72 73 75 70 69 70 66 65 66 65 61 58 55 53 55 50 50 50 50 50 51 45 35 25

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Geographic Area

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Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within

Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Walter Duggan Consolidated – 16.6 km/12 minutes 2. West Pictou Consolidated – 17.1 km/15 minutes

December 2019 191

Scotsburn Elementary Celtic Family of Schools

4100 Scotsburn Road Address Scotsburn, N.S. B0K 1R0 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 26 (1992) Square Footage 26,646 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 174 (7 classrooms) School Utilization 43%  Breakfast and Backpack Food Program  Child and Youth Care Practitioners  Intensive Math Support  Literacy Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Math Mentor/Coach  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  School Psychologist  Social and Emotional Program  Second Step Program  New Well (2011) Provincially approved addition and alteration  Painting (2018) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Roof Section - Replaced (2010) including dates completed (if applicable).  Water Treatment (2018) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Plumbing System - Upgrades  Roofing - Replacement - Sections  Site Drainage - Issues Information about Review of the School Previously  School Review - 2003 Conducted  4H and Scotsburn Recreation Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Active Pictou County After School Program – Daily December 2019 192

 Community School Use – Twice per week  Family Fun Night – monthly  Office space for Speech Language Pathologist and School Psychologist

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Northumberland Regional High

(9-12)

West Pictou

Dr. W.A. MacLeod Consolidated West Pictou Consolidated Consolidated (P-8) (P-8) (P-8) Northumberland Regional High

School Feeder System – Celtic Family(9-12) of Schools West Pictou Walter Duggan Consolidated (P-6) Salt Springs Elementary (P-5) Consolidated (P-8) G.R. Saunders Elementary (P-6) Scotsburn Elementary (P-5)

Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated Walter Duggan (PConsolidated-8) (P-6) Saltsprings Elementary (P-8) (P-5) G.R. Saunders Elementary (P-6) Scotsburn Elementary (P-5)

December 2019 193

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 119 2009 130 2010 132 2011 131 2012 132 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 112 2014 102 Enrolments 2015 106 2016 101 2017 98 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 77 2019 73 2020 67 2021 65 2022 65 2023 65 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 65 2025 66 2026 65 2027 63 2028 61

Enrolments 150 140 130 132 131 132 130 119 112 120 106 110 102 101 98 100 90 77 73 80 67 66 70 65 65 65 65 65 63 61 60 50

December 2019 194

Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Pictou Elementary – 15.1 km/16 minutes

2. West Pictou Consolidated – 7.8 km/10 minutes

December 2019 195

Shubenacadie District Elementary Nova Family of Schools

54 Mill Village Road Address Shubenacadie, N.S. B0N 2H0 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 55 (1963) Square Footage 40,352 Additions 1970 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 350 (14 classrooms) School Utilization 51%  Achievement Gap  Breakfast Program  Early Literacy Support  First Nations Support Worker  Intensive Math  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Psychologist  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  Roots of Empathy  SchoolsPlus Support  SEL  Speech Language Pathologist  Boiler (2012) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Boiler - Replaced (2017) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Canopy - Removed (2017) completed (if applicable).  Cladding/Trim - Replaced (2017) December 2019 196

 Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs – Upgraded (2017)  Handicap Accessibility Back Entry (2017)  Playground Upgrades (2019)  Roof - Section Replaced (2014)  Roof - Section Replaced (2016)  Window, Siding and Doors – Replaced (2017) Current Overall Building Condition Functional

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  PA System  Paving (road access & parking area and front entrance)  Playground - Upgrades  Roof replacement (section)  Washroom - Upgrades  This school is on the CCRCE Capital Construction list for significant work Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School Community Use (Air Cadets – 1 day/week)

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Hants East Rural High School (7-12)

HantsRiverside East Rural Education High Centre School (7(6-12)-8) School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

ElmsdaleRiverside District Education Elementary Centre (P -5) Enfield District(6 Elementary-8) (P-5) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5) Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

December 2019 197 Elmsdale District Elementary (P-5) Enfield District Elementary (P-5) Maple Ridge Elementary (P-5) Shubenacadie District Elementary (P-5)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 132 2009 128 2010 137 2011 149

2012 161 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 163

2014 150 2015 157

2016 160 2017 178 CurrentEnrolments Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 196 2019 214 2020 230 2021 227 2022 241 2023 248 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 248 2025 248 2026 233 2027 237 2028 236

Enrolments 300 275 248 248 248 241 237 250 230 227 233 236 214 225 196 200 178 161 163 160 175 149 150 157 150 132 128 137 125 100

December 2019 198

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Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Maple Ridge Elementary – 14.1 km/14 minutes 2. Winding River Consolidated – 10.3 km/11 minutes

December 2019 199

South Colchester Academy Nova Family of Schools

207 Highway 289 Address Brookfield, N.S. B0N 1C0 Grade Configuration 7-12 Age of Facility 15 (2003) Square Footage 112,613 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 992 (41 classrooms) School Utilization 51%  Adolescent Outreach (weekly)  After School Clubs, Committees and Physical Activity Programs  Community Outreach Worker  Co-operative Education  Experiential Learning Program Grades 10-11  Grades 7-12 Integrated French  Guidance 7-12 Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  In-School Suspension  Learning Center Grades 7-12  Librarian  Options and Opportunities Program Grades 10-12  Public Health – 2 days/week  RCMP Liaison  Restorative Approach School  SchoolsPlus  Student Services - Programming

December 2019 200

 Various external physical activity programs offered through the Municipality ie. Kids Rock at the RECC.  Youth Health Centre  Basketball Nets Repaired (2017)  Bladder Tanks – Replaced (2016)  Boiler - Replaced (2016) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Drainage in Cafetorium – Repaired (2012) completed (if applicable).  Exterior Caulking – (2017/18)  Well Pump and Water Storage Tank – Replaced (2018) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Boiler Replacements - Required  Exterior Caulking  Exterior Painting  Paving  Playing Field Flooding  Roof - Replacement – Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

South Colchester Academy (7-12)

Brookfield Elementary (P-6) Hilden Elementary (P-6) South Colchester Academy Upper Stewiacke Elementary (P-6) Winding River(7 Consolidated-12) (P-6) School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Brookfield Elementary (P-6) Hilden Elementary (P-6) Upper Stewiacke Elementary (P-6) Winding River Consolidated (P-6)

December 2019 201

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 758 2009 730 2010 677 2011 625 2012 588 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 600 2014 583 Enrolments 2015 559 2016 542 2017 550 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 511 2019 495 2020 486 2021 476 2022 489 2023 488 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 488 2025 494 2026 485 2027 501 2028 486

Enrolments 850 800 758 730 750 700 677 625 650 588 600 583 600 559 542 550 511 550 495 486 489 488 488 494 485 501 486 500 476 450 400

December 2019 202

Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. Truro Junior High School – 13.2 km/14 minutes Cobequid Educational Centre – 15.1 km/20 minutes 2. Riverside Education Centre – 31.4 km/22 minutes Hants East Rural High School – 29.4 km/26 minutes

December 2019 203

Springhill Jr/Sr High School Chignecto Family of Schools

84 Church Street Address Springhill, N.S. B0M 1X0 Grade Configuration 7-12 Age of Facility 58 (1960) Square Footage 78,975 Additions 1968 and 2013 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 3 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 735 (30 classrooms) School Utilization 37%  Alternative Education Class  Connect Centre  Co-operative Education  EAL Support  Grades 8-12 Integrated French  Healthy Relationships for Youth (HRY)  In-School Suspension  Librarian  Literacy Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Music 10  O2  SchoolsPlus  Scow  Skilled Trades  Social and Emotional Program  Zones of Regulation  Beyond the Hurt  Self-Contained Learning Centre

December 2019 204

 Student Support Workers  Youth Health Centre  Alterations and Additions (A&A) project Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, completed (2013) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Roof Replacements (2015, 2017, 2018 completed (if applicable). and 2019)  Special Ed Kitchen (2014) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Code Blue LIghts  Fire Panel Upgrade  Roof - Replacement - Sections  Security Cameras Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Nurse Practitioner Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  RCMP S.A.D.D. Program  Public Health/NSCC Doors for Change

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Springhill Jr/Sr High School (7-12)

SpringhillWest End Jr/Sr Memorial Hig h(P -School6) Junction Road (7 Elementary-12) (P-6)

West End Memorial (P-6) Junction Road Elementary (P-6)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

December 2019 205

Enrolments Year Enrolment

2008 350 2009 329 2010 344 2011 329 2012 316 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 300 2014 279 2015 283 2016 276 2017 285 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 269 2019 267 2020 262 Enrolments 2021 244 2022 232 2023 233 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 237 2025 227 2026 226 2027 215 2028 218

Enrolments 400 380 360 350 344 340 329 329 316 320 300 300 285 279 283 276 280 269 267 262 260 244 233 237 240 232 227 226 215 218 220 200

December 2019 206

Community/Municipal Context Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Oxford Regional Education Centre – 20.2 km/18 minutes 2. E.B. Chandler Jr. High School – 26.9 km/28 minutes Amherst Regional High School – 26.5 km/25 minutes

December 2019 207

Spring Street Academy Chignecto Family of Schools

59 Spring Street Address Amherst, N.S. B4H 1S4 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 13 (2005) Square Footage 56,489 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 499 (20 classrooms) School Utilization 84%  After School Physical Activity Program (twice per week)  Behaviour Support Model  Calming Room  Daily Meditation/Yoga - school wide  Early Literacy Support (English & French Immersion)  Grades P-4 French Immersion  Guidance Counsellor  Intensive Math Support  Learning Disabilities Support Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Learning Centre  Peaceful Playground  Resource Support  Restorative Approach  Second Step SEL Curriculum - schoolwide  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Calming Room  Roots of Empathy  Student Support Worker

December 2019 208

Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Calming Room Upgrade (2019) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  Fire Alarm Upgrade (2019) dates completed (if applicable).  Heat Pump Replacement (2019)  Humidifires Operating (2018)  Ventilation efficiency - Upgrades Completed (2011) Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Blue Lights – Installation  Create Bus Loop  Interior Painting  Remove large boulders and Replace with Fencing  Roof Repairs Required  Security Upgrades  Upgrades/Re-Purposing of Soccer Field Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Community Daycares - delivery and pickup  Enhancement – Gymnasium (Fully Any Other Factors Relevant To The School accessible)  YMCA After School Program (Twice per week)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Amherst Regional High (9-12)

E.B. Chandler Jr. High School (7-8) Amherst Regional High (9-12)

CumberlandE.B. Chandler North Jr. High Academy School (P(7-8)6) Northport Consolidated (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6)

Cumberland North Academy (P-6) Northport Consolidated (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) School Feeder System – ChignectoWest Highlands Family School (P of-6) Schools

December 2019 209

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 495 2009 480 2010 483 2011 491 2012 511 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 492 2014 431 2015 424 2016 419

2017 409 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 420

2019 417 2020 416 Enrolments 2021 408 2022 391 2023 388 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 381 2025 380 2026 372 2027 371 2028 367

Enrolments

595 565 511 535 495 491 492 505 480 483 475 431 424 445 419 409 420 417 416 408 391 388 415 381 380 372 371 385 367 355 325

December 2019 210

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Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Cumberland North Academy – 5.2 km/7 minutes 2. West Highlands School – 2.2 km/5 minutes

December 2019 211

Tatamagouche Regional Academy Cobequid Family of Schools

90 Blair Avenue Address Tatamagouche, N.S. B0K 1V0 Grade Configuration 7-12 Age of Facility Opened September 2018 Square Footage 79,262 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 629 (32) School Utilization 67%  Anger Management Program  After School Physical Activity  Early Literacy Support  Girls Leadership  Green Team  Guidance  In-School Suspension  Intensive Mathematics Support  Librarian Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor  Program Options and Opportunities  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  School Counsellor  School Psychologist  SLP  Social and Emotional Program  Roots of Empathy  Virtues

December 2019 212

Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, N/A including dates completed (if applicable). Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Playground Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  After School Program – Municipality  Edible Schoolyard / Garden Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Partnered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Tatamagouche Regional Academy (P-12)

North Colchester High School

Enrolments (7-12)

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools Year Enrolment 2008 407 2009 401 2010 394 2011 407 2012 386 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 362 2014 377 2015 433 2016 441 2017 426 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 417 2019 428 2020 421 Enrolments 2021 430 2022 432 2023 438 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 443 2025 431 2026 429 2027 407 2028 402

December 2019 213

Enrolments 500 485 470 455 441 438 443 440 433 428 430 432 431 429 426 421 425 417 407 401 407 407 402 410 394 386 395 377 380 362 365 350

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional Information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Cyrus Eaton Elementary School – 36 km/31 minutes 2. Pugwash District High School – 36 km/31 minutes 3. Oxford Regional Education Centre – 51.2 km/47 minutes December 2019 214

Thorburn Consolidated School Celtic Family of Schools

13 New Road Address Thorburn, N.S. B0K 1W0 Grade Configuration P-8 Age of Facility 48 (1970) Square Footage 61,924 Additions 1977 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 364 (14 classrooms) School Utilization 59%  Behavior Support Model  Early Literacy Support  In-School Suspension  Learning Centre  Learning Disabled Program  Librarian  Literacy Demonstration Classroom  Math Mentor  Pre-Primary Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  Social and Emotional Program  Incredible Flexible You – Grade Primary  We Thinkers – Grade 1  Mindfulness – Grades 2 & 3  Zones of Regulation – Grades 4 & 5  Second Step – Grades 6, 7 & 8 December 2019 215

 Boiler Installed (2018)  Electrical Service Entrance (2013)  Entrances Upgraded (2018)  Hold and Secure Area Setup for Main Entrance (2018) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Plumbing - Upgraded (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable).  Radon Remediation (2012)  Roof - Section Replaced (2014)  Siding Replaced between Windows (2018)  Ventilation System Installed (2012)  Window and Door Upgraded (2018) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Exterior Painting  Roof - Replacement - Sections  Walkways and Sidewalk Replacement Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Active Home and School Committee  Active Pictou County After School Program (2 x week after school)  East Pictou Silver Blades Registration and information night  Floor hockey Benefit Tournament – Brayden Ross  Gym utilized by minor hockey for dry land training (1 x week)  Local hockey teams use facility for end of Any Other Factors Relevant To The School season hockey parties.  Local softball teams – pre-season practice - gymnasium  Pictou County Lightning Basketball (2 x week)  Pictou County Rugby – pre-season practices in gym and field  Playground Enhancement Committee working to replace equipment.  Beaver, Cubs and Scouts use the facility for meetings (each group meets 1 x week)

December 2019 216

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

North Nova Education Centre (9-12)

Trenton Middle School New Glasgow Academy East Pictou Middle Thorburn Consolidated (5-8) (PNorth-8) Nova Education Cen(7&8)tre (P-8) (9-12) West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) Trenton Elementary A.G. Baillie Memorial F.H. MacDonald Elementary Thorburn Consolidated P Trenton Middle(P-4) School New Glasgow (P-6) Academy (P-6) (P-8) Salt Springs Elementary School(5 -Feeder8) System – Celtic(P-8) Family of Schools West(P Pictou-5)

ScotsburnConsolidated Elementary (P-8) A.G. Baillie Memorial East PictouP Middle (P-5) Trenton Elementary (P-6) (7&8) (P-4)

Salt Springs Elementary F.H. MacDonald Elementary (P-5) Enrolments P (P-6) Scotsburn Elementary (P-5) Year Enrolment

2008 283 P 2009 273 2010 275 2011 264

2012 276 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 266

2014 244 2015 231 2016 233 2017 214 CurrentEnrolments Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 232 2019 224 2020 223 2021 223 2022 215 2023 216 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 217 2025 217 2026 224 2027 218 2028 220

December 2019 217

Enrolments

300 283 285 273 275 276 266 270 264 255 244 240 231 233 232 224 223 223 224 220 225 214 215 216 217 217 218 210 195 180

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Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

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Closest Schools 1. New Glasgow Academy – 8.1 km/9 minutes 2. Frank H. MacDonald Elementary /East Pictou Middle School – 8.9 km/9 minutes December 2019 218

Trenton Elementary Celtic Family of Schools

1 Sixth Street Address Trenton, N.S. B0K 1X0 Grade Configuration P-4 Age of Facility 52 (1966) Square Footage 63,700 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 250 (10 classrooms) School Utilization 61%  Early Literacy Support  Intensive Math Support Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Literacy Mentor  Restorative Approach Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Oil Tank Replaced (2011) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Partial Roof Replacement over completed (if applicable). Education Wing (2018) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Window - Replacement - Section  This school is on the Capital Construction list (with Trenton Middle School) for significant work. Information about Review of the School Previously  School Review 2006 Conducted  Trenton Recreation (2 or more evenings Any Other Factors Relevant To The School each week)  YMCA Afterschool Program

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School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

North Nova Education Centre (9-12)

Trenton Middle School New Glasgow Academy East Pictou Middle Thorburn Consolidated (5-8) (P-North8) Nova Education Centre(7&8) (P-8) (9-12) West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) Trenton Elementary A.G. Baillie Memorial F.H. MacDonald Elementary Thorburn Consolidated P SchooTrenton lMiddle(P Feeder-4) School SystemNew –Glasgow Celtic (P-6) Academy Family of Schools(P-6) (P-8) Salt Springs Elementary (5-8) (P-8) West(P Pictou-5)

ScotsburnConsolidated Elementary (P-8) A.G. Baillie Memorial East PictouP Middle (P-5) Trenton Elementary (P-6) (7&8) (P-4)

Enrolments Salt Springs Elementary

F.H. MacDonald Elementary (P-5) P (P-6) Scotsburn Elementary 2008 191 (P-5)

2009 175 P 2010 166 2011 180 2012 175 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 152 2014 133 Enrolments 2015 131 2016 153 2017 158 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 174 2019 173 2020 162 2021 155 2022 163 2023 160 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 151 2025 147 2026 148 2027 145 2028 143

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Enrolments 250 235 220 205 191 180 190 175 175 174 173 166 175 158 162 163 160 152 153 155 151 160 147 148 145 143 145 133 131 130 115 100

Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within

Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. A.G. Baillie Memorial – 5.5 km/9 minutes 2. New Glasgow Academy – 4.6 km/8 minutes

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Trenton Middle School Celtic Family of Schools

37 Dickie Street Address Trenton, N.S. B0K 1X0 Grade Configuration 5-9 Age of Facility 93 (1925) Square Footage 56,680 Additions 1953, 1985 & 1967 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 3 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 410 (14 classrooms) School Utilization 36%  Librarian  Multi Disciplinary Team Support  Music Therapist Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Restorative Approach  Schools Plus  Social and Emotional Program  First Nation Student Support Worker  12” x 12” Tiles Coated with Fire Rated Paint (2017)  Boiler Burner – Replaced (2014)  Brick Removed and New Drains Installed by Cafeteria Side. (2017) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Fire Safety - Upgraded (2013) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates Heating Pipe- Upgraded (2012, completed (if applicable).  2013)  Roof – Section (2018)  Rubberized Gym Floor – Installed (2018)  Setup to accommodate Celtic Office (2018) December 2019 222

Current Overall Building Condition Functional

Future Considerations  Heating pipe - replacement  Boiler - replacement  Gym floor - replacement  Accessibility- upgrades required  Brick repointing required in North section  Roof replacement - sections  This school is on the Capital Construction list (with Trenton Elementary) for significant work. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Community Volunteer Program Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Weekly Community Use through Trenton Recreation and other agencies.

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

North Nova Education Centre (9-12)

Trenton Middle School New Glasgow Academy East Pictou Middle Thorburn Consolidated (5-8) (P-North8) Nova Education Centre(7&8) (P-8) (9-12) West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) F.H. MacDonald Elementary Thorburn Consolidated Trenton Elementary A.G. Baillie Memorial P Trenton Middle(P-4) School New Glasgow (P-6) Academy (P-6) (P-8) School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools Salt Springs Elementary (5-8) (P-8) West(P Pictou-5)

ScotsburnConsolidat Elementaryed (P-8) A.G. Baillie Memorial East PictouP Middle (P-5) Trenton Elementary (P-6) (7&8) (P-4)

Salt Springs Elementary F.H. MacDonald Elementary (P-5) P (P-6) Scotsburn Elementary (P-5)

P

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 238 2009 212 2010 210 2011 208 2012 203 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 198 2014 148 Enrolments 2015 144 2016 126 2017 112

Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 106 2019 133 2020 137 2021 144 2022 141 2023 139 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 136 2025 129 2026 135 2027 134 2028 126

Enrolments

290 270 250 238 230 212 210 208 203 210 198 190 170 148 144 137 144 141 139 136 150 126 133 129 135 134 126 130 112 106 110 90 70 50

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Community/Municipal Context Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. New Glasgow Academy – 4.3 km/9 minutes 2. Thorburn Consolidated – 12 km/17 minutes

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Truro Elementary School Cobequid Family of Schools

125 Curtis Drive Address Truro, N.S. B2N 0C5 Grade Configuration P-5 Age of Facility 9 (2009) Square Footage 63,700 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 674 (27 classrooms) School Utilization 85%  African Nova Scotian and First Nations Support Workers  Attendance Support Worker Pilot School  Behaviour Support  Early Literacy Support (ELS)  Grades Primary-5 French Immersion  Guidance  Intensive Mathematics Support  LD Support Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor  Pilot School for Relational Theory / Restorative Approach  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Growth Mindset  Roots of Empathy  Special Education

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Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Secure Entrance (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Interior Stairs - Retread/Repair completed (if applicable). (2018)  Playground Upgrades (2019) Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Grey Water System – Upgrade Required  Roof - Replacement – Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for the use of the Cougar Dome. Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters  After School Program – Dr. Jane Norman College - Daily

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) Cobequid(8-9) Education Centre(6 -9) Consolidated School Feeder System – Cobequid(10 Family-12) of Schools (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Truro Junior(P-5) High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) West Colchester Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Consolidated Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) (P-9) Harmony RedcliffHeights MiddleElementary (P-5) Truro Elementary Valley Elementary (P-4) (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Bible Hill Central Elementary (P-4) Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Bible Hill East Court Road (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-5)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 n/a 2009 569 2010 560 2011 538 2012 564 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 561 2014 563 Enrolments 2015 539 2016 562 2017 575 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 565 2019 554 2020 534 2021 532 2022 516 2023 488 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 487 2025 471 2026 461 2027 450 2028 434

Enrolments 650 625 600 569 564 563 575 565 575 560 561 562 554 538 539 534 532 550 516 525 488 487 500 471 475 461 450 450 434 425 400

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Harmony Heights Elementary – 4.8 km/9 minutes 2. North River Elementary – 7.8 km/12 minutes

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Truro Junior High School Cobequid Family of Schools

445 Young Street Address Truro, N.S. B2N 7H9 Grade Configuration 6-9 Age of Facility 14 (2004) Square Footage 112,000 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 678 (24 classrooms) School Utilization 55%  African Nova Scotian Support Workers  Attendance Support Worker  Behavior Support Model  First Nations Support Workers  First Nations Teacher  Go Girls (girls – ages 12-14 focusing on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem building).  Grades 6-9 French Immersion Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Grades 7-9 Integrated French  Grades 6-8 Mi’kmaw Language  Guidance (Peer Programming – explicit specialized social skills training)  In-School Suspension  Learning Centre Program (Special Education/Life Skills  Learning Differences Programming  Librarian  Literacy Mentor

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 Morning Activity Program (MAC)  Mathematics Mentor  Millbrook Achievement Officer  Millbrook Homework Club  Panther Cafe (full breakfast program)  Restorative Approach  SchoolsPlus  School Resource Officer  Social and Emotional Program  Mind Up (2020)  Special Education  Student Support Workers Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Roof - Section Repaired (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  External Steel Structure - Removed dates completed (if applicable). (2015) Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Boiler flue - Upgrades Required  Roofing - Replacement - Section Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for the use of the Cougar Dome. Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters Canada

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School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre

(10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) Cobequid(8-9) Education Centre(6 -9) Consolidated (10-12) (P-9)

School Feeder SystemRedcliff – Cobequid Middle Family of Schools Truro ElementaryJunior High (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village (6(P-9)5) Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary (8-9) (6-9) West Colchester Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Consolidated Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Truro Elementary (P-9) Harmony HeightsRedcliff Elementary Middle (P-5) (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-4) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Bible Hill Central Elementary (P-4) Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Bible Hill East Court Road (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-5) Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 538 2009 530 2010 457 2011 432 2012 417 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 427 2014 438 Enrolments 2015 416 2016 436 2017 435 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 424 2019 447 2020 464 2021 445 2022 463 2023 466 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 445 2025 450 2026 426 2027 403 2028 409

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Enrolments 600 575 550 535 530 525 500 464 463 466 475 457 447 450 432 438 436 435 445 445 450 530 427 416 424 426 425 403 409 400 375 350

Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Central Colchester Junior High – 7.2 km/9 minutes 2. Redcliff Middle School – 7.7 km/13 minutes Bible Hill Junior High – 6.2 km/10 minutes

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Uniacke District School Nova Family of Schools

551 Highway 1 Address Mount Uniacke, N.S. B0N 1Z0 Grade Configuration P-9 Age of Facility 60 (1958) Square Footage 63,317 Additions 1970 & 1980 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 3 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 700 (26 classrooms) School Utilization 57%  Adolescent Outreach Worker  Before and After School Physical Activity Program  Behavior Support Model  Child Youth Care Practitioner  Early Literacy Support  In-School Suspension  Intensive French  Intensive Mathematics Support  Learning Disabled Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Librarian  Literacy Mentor  Reading Recovery  Resource  Restorative Approach  School Counsellor  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  Second Step  Special Education  UpLift Worker Provincially approved addition and alteration  Accessibility Elevator Addition (2016) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades,  Concrete Walkways and Sidewalk including dates completed (if applicable). Replaced (2016) December 2019 234

 Domestic Water Upgraded (2016)  Exterior Cladding (2017)  Floor Tile in Library, Café and two Resource Rooms (2018)  Gym Floor - replaced (2019)  Roof - Sections Replaced (2013, 2014)  Water Heater & Lines Replaced (2019) Current Overall Building Condition Functional

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Boiler - Replacement Required  Exterior Siding (balance of school)  Interior – Painting Upgrades  PA System  Parking Area Paving  Roof Replacement - Sections  Stage Floor Replacement  Washroom Upgrade  Window Replacement – Section  This school is on the CCRCE Capital Construction list for significant work. Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Grades 10-12 attend high school within the Any Other Factors Relevant To The School Annapolis Valley Regional School Board at Avonview High in Windsor, Nova Scotia.

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

Uniacke District School (P-9)

Uniacke District School (P-9) School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 417 2009 416 2010 402 2011 403 2012 408 Historic Enrolments (next 10 years) 2013 414 2014 419 Enrolments 2015 420 2016 417 2017 391

Current Enrolment (as of September 30) 2018 394 2019 403 2020 408 2021 419 2022 415 2023 400 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 390 2025 379 2026 368 2027 366 2028 363

Enrolments

440 419 420 419 425 417 416 414 417 415 408 408 410 402 403 403 400 391 394 395 390 379 380 368 366 363 365 350

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Rawdon District Elementary – 29.8 km/27 minutes 2. Kennetcook District Elementary – 42.9 km/37 minutes 3. Hants North Rural High School – 42.9 km/37 minutes

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Upper Stewiacke Elementary School Nova Family of Schools

5327 Highway 289 Address Upper Stewiacke, N.S. B0N 2P0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 50 (1968) Square Footage 8,795 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 75 (3 classrooms) School Utilization 57%  Psychologist  Reading Recovery Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Restorative Approach  Speech Language Pathologist  Boiler Replacement (2017)  Exterior door, soffit and fascia Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, replaced (2014) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Play Space (2014) completed (if applicable).  Ramp (2011)  Water lines replaced to dwellings (2019) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Accessibility improvements  Cafeteria tables  PA System  Roof -replacement – section  T12 Light - replacements  Washroom Upgrades Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Colchester East Hants Regional Library Satellite Site (every 3 weeks) Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Community Groups (various groups – weekly)  Summer Day Camp (2 weeks/summer) December 2019 238

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

South Colchester Academy (7-12)

Brookfield Elementary (P-6) SouthHilden Colchester Elementary Academy (P-6)

Upper Stewiacke(7-12) Elementary (P-6) School Feeder System – NovaWinding Family River Consolidated of Schools (P-6)

Brookfield Elementary (P-6) Hilden Elementary (P-6)

Upper Stewiacke Elementary (P-6) Winding River Consolidated (P-6) Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 64 2009 60 2010 63 2011 56 2012 55 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 49 2014 53 Enrolments 2015 52 2016 46 2017 38

Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 42 2019 39 2020 41 2021 35 2022 35 2023 36 3Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 37 2025 37 2026 37 2027 36 2028 37

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Enrolments

95 80 64 60 63 65 56 55 53 52 49 46 50 42 39 41 38 35 35 36 37 37 37 36 37 35 20

Community/Municipal Context Geographictt Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additionaltt information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Brookfield Elementary – 24.9 km/19 minutes 2. Hilden Elementary – 32.6 km/26 minutes

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Valley Elementary School Cobequid Family of Schools

96 Salmon River Road Address Valley, N.S. B6L 2S5 Grade Configuration P-4 Age of Facility 68 (1950) Square Footage 26,777 Additions 1989 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 250 (10 classrooms) School Utilization 80%  French Mentor  In School Mentor - BBBS  Learning Centre Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Reading Recovery  Social and Emotional Program  Zones of Regulation Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Fire Safety Updated (2013) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable).  Phone (2015) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Music Room Floor  Roof - Replacement - Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Cobequid Family of Schools has priority booking for the use of the Cougar Dome. Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters – weekly for designated students.

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 Partnered with Valley / Kemptown Fire Department.  Partnered with Valley United Church  Regular community use of facility.

School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre (10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester

(6-9) Cobequid(8-9) Education Centre(6 -9) Consolidated (10-12) (P-9) School Feeder System – Cobequid Family of Schools Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Truro Junior(P-5) High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) West Colchester Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Consolidated Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) (P-9) Truro Elementary Harmony RedcliffHeights MiddleElementary (P-5) (P-5) Valley Elementary(5-7) (P-4) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary Bible Hill Central Elementary (P-4) Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Bible Hill East Court Road (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-5)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 217 2009 212 2010 218 2011 201 2012 199 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 203 2014 219 2015 209 2016 215 2017 212 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 202 2019 197 2020 202 Enrolments 2021 184 2022 183 2023 184 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 178 2025 173 2026 180 2027 179 2028 177

Enrolments

235

218 219 217 215 220 212 212 209 201 203 202 202 205 199 197

190 184 183 184 178 180 179 173 175

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GeographicalCommunity/Municipal Area Context

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. North River Elementary School – 5.1 km/5 minutes 2. Bible Hill Consolidated Elementary School – 5.2 km/6 minutes

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Wallace Consolidated Elementary School Chignecto Family of Schools

3853 Highway 307 Address Wallace, N.S. B0K 1Y0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 103 (1915) Square Footage 17,652 Additions 1962 & 1974 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 100 (4 classrooms) School Utilization 33% Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Mathematics Mentor  Reading Recovery  SchoolsPlus  Blue Lights Installed  Boiler Replaced (2011)  Fire Alarm Panel Upgraded (2017) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Fuel Tank Replaced (2015) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable).  Main Office Relocated (2016)  Roof Replaced (2019)  Secure Entrance (2016)  Windows & Door Replaced (2015) Current Overall Building Condition Functional

Future Considerations  Paving and Walkways  Wood Structure – Replacement (old part of school) Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted

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Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Soccer and Basketball Program  Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Program  YMCA Youth on the Move Program

c School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Pugwash District High School

(7-12)

Pugwash District High School

Wallace (7Elementary-12) (P-6) Cyrus Eaton Elementary (P-6)

SchoolEnrolments Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Year Enrolment 2008 98 2009 92 2010 80 2011 75 2012 62 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 55 2014 53 2015 45 2016 44 2017 42 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 36 2019 31 2020 34 Enrolments 2021 32 2022 37 2023 36 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 37 2025 36 2026 40 2027 37 2028 38

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Enrolments

110 98 100 92 90 80 80 75 70 62 60 55 53 45 44 50 42 40 36 37 36 37 36 37 38 40 31 34 32 30 20 10

Community/Municipal Context

Geographical Area

Community/Municipal Context

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Walter Duggan Consolidated Celtic Family of Schools

2370 Spring Garden Road Address Westville, N.S. B0K 2A0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 28 (1990) Square Footage 43,801 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 549 (22 classrooms) School Utilization 77%  Behavior Support  Pre-Primary Program  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Schools Plus  Social Emotional Teacher  Social and Emotional Program  Second Step  Special Education  Masonry Repaired Exterior (2014) Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  New wall installed to create an office off capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates the special educator’s room (2018) completed (if applicable).  Roof - Section Replaced (2012)  Sprinkler System (2016) Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Bus Loop/Drop Off Area  Elevator Replacement (Double Walled Cylinder Required)  Roof - Replacement – Sections December 2019 248

Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Active Pictou County After School Group – May and June – 2 days per week  Basketball - Grade 5 & 6 boys and Grades 4, 5 and 6 girls Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  BB/BS Mentors – 3 days per week  Garden Club – Community Members – once a month  Pipe Band – every Tuesday  Swimming Program - Grade 2

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Northumberland Regional High (9-12)

West Pictou Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated Consolidated (P-8)

(P-8) (P-8) Northumberland Regional High

School Feeder System – Celtic(9 -Family12) of Schools West Pictou Walter Duggan Consolidated Salt Springs Elementary Consolidated (P-8)

(P-6) (P-5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5) Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) (P-8)

Walter Duggan Consolidated Saltsprings Elementary (P- 6) (P- 5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 442 2009 435 2010 431 2011 425 2012 430 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 437 2014 435 Enrolments 2015 417 2016 434 2017 444 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 441 2019 421 2020 392 2021 375 2022 366 2023 341 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 332 2025 332 2026 328 2027 331 2028 322

Enrolments 480

460 442 444 441 435 437 435 434 440 431 425 430 417 421 420 400 392 375 380 366 360 341 332 332 331 340 328 322 320 300

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Community/Municipal Context

Geographic Area

Community/Municipal Context

Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools 1. A.G. Baillie Memorial – 7.1 km/11 minutes 2. G.R. Saunders Elementary – 5.8 km/9 minutes

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West Colchester Consolidated Cobequid Family of Schools

27 Maple Avenue Address Bass River, N.S. B0M 1B0 Grade Configuration P-9 Age of Facility 57 (1961) Square Footage 24,184 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 190 (7 classrooms) School Utilization 50%  Behavioural Specialists (pending on referral)  Breakfast Program  Community Outreach  Consultant Support / SSP Support  Early Literacy Support  Fluoride  FoSS  Guidance Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the  LD Support School  Literacy Mentor  Librarian  Math Mentor  School Psychologist  SchoolsPlus  Social and Emotional Program  PEBs  Relational Theory  Social Justice  Zones of Regulation December 2019 252

 Social Justice Framework and Modules  Speech and Language Pathologist  Thrive Program (Girls)  Boiler Replaced (2018)  Students transferred from Bass River Elementary (2013) Provincially approved addition and alteration  Ventilation Added (2013) projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable).  Washroom Renovated, Fire Alarm Upgraded, Window - Section Replaced (2012)  Water Treatment System (2014) Current Overall Building Condition  Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Boiler Replacement  Driveway Repaving  Exterior Concrete and Doorstep Replacement  PA System  Roof - Replacement - Sections Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School N/A

School Feeder System - Cobequid Family of Schools

Cobequid Educational Centre

(10-12)

Truro Junior High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High West Colchester (6-9) Cobequid(8-9) Education Centre(6 -9) Consolidated School Feeder System - Cobequid(10 Family-12) of Schools (P-9)

Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village Truro Junior(P-5) High Bible Hill Junior High Central Colchester Junior High Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary (6-9) (8-9) (6-9) West Colchester Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Consolidated Bible Hill Consoldiated Elementary (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) (P-9) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Truro Elementary Redcliff Middle Valley Elementary (P-4) (P-5) (5-7) Chiganois Elementary (P-5) Great Village December 2019 Cobequid Consolidated (P-5) Elementary253 Bible Hill Central Elementary (P-4) Debert Elementary (P-6) (P-4) Bible Hill East Court Road (P-4) North River Elementary (P-6) Harmony Heights Elementary (P-5) Valley Elementary (P-5)

Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 159 2009 154 2010 144 2011 141 2012 126 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 136 2014 133 Enrolments 2015 133 2016 117 2017 106

Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 95 2019 101 2020 101 2021 108 2022 107 2023 111 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 106 2025 100 2026 92 2027 93 2028 87

Enrolments 200 185 170 159 154 155 144 141 136 133 133 140 126 125 117 106 108 107 111 106 110 101 101 100 95 92 93 95 87 80 65 50

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Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Chiganois Elementary – 27.5 km/23 minutes Central Colchester Junior High School – 39.2 km/33 minutes 2. Debert Elementary – 30.2 km/26 minutes Central Colchester Junior High School – 39.2 km/33 minutes

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West End Memorial Elementary School Chignecto Family of Schools

75 McGee Street Address Springhill, N.S. B0M 1X0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 59 (1959) Square Footage 15,589 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 175 (7 classrooms) School Utilization 74%  After School Physical Activity Program – YMCA – Mondays and Wednesdays  Behavior Support Model  Early Literacy Support  Guidance Counsellor  Intensive Mathematics Support  Literacy Mentor  Mathematics Mentor  Pre-Primary Program Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Program Planning Implementation Specialist  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  School Community Outreach Worker  Social and Emotional Program  Student Support Worker  ANS Support Worker  Child and Youth Care Practitioner Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Blue Lights Installed capital and major maintenance upgrades, including  Fire Alarm Panel Upgraded (2017) dates completed (if applicable).  Fire Safety Updated (2013)  Paving and Walkways Replaced Current Overall Building Condition Functional

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Future Considerations  Boiler Replacement Required  Cladding/Siding Replacement  Electrical Service Upgrade Required  Exterior Brick Repointing Required  Interior Ceiling - Replacement Required  PA System Upgrade Required  Roof - Replacement - Sections  Secure Entrance  Window - Replacement - Sections  Washroom - Updates Required  This school is on the Capital Construction list (with Junction Road Elementary) for significant work Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Breakfast Club  Canteen Helpers  Green Club (once every two weeks)  Lunch Bunch  Girls Drop In  Incredibles Group  School Newspaper Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  WE Act  Mini Boys and Girls Basketball  Public Health/NSCC Doors for Change  RCMP W.I.T.S. Anti-bullying Program  Run Club  Canteen Helpers  Junior Leaders  Peer Mediators

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Springhill Jr/Sr High School

(7-12)

Springhill Jr/Sr High School

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 163 2009 154 2010 149 2011 136 2012 151 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 143 2014 135 2015 119 2016 114 2017 120 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 140 2019 140 2020 141 Enrolments 2021 139 2022 140 2023 135 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 129 2025 126 2026 126 2027 126 2028 120

Enrolments

190 175 163 160 154 149 151 143 140 140 141 140 145 136 135 139 135 129 126 126 126 130 120 120 119 114 115 100 85 70

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Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Junction Road Elementary – 1.9 km/3 minutes 2. Oxford Regional Education Centre – 18.1 km/17 minutes

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West Highlands School Chignecto Family of Schools

18 Maltby Court, Amherst, N.S. Address B4H 2L6 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 3 (2015) Square Footage 43,238 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 299 (12 classrooms) School Utilization 71%  After School Physical Activity Program (twice per week)  Behaviour Support Model  Bring Your Own Technology  Early Literacy Support  Early Years Centre (daily)  Guidance  Intensive Literacy Support  Intensive Mathematics Support Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the  Literacy Mentor School  Mathematics Mentor  PATHS  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  Roots of Empathy  SchoolsPlus (Thursdays)  Social and Emotional Program  Zones of Regulation  Special Education  Building opened in March 2015 Provincially approved addition and alteration projects,  Humidifiers Operating (2018) capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable).  Installed Early Years Playground Fence (2018) Current Overall Building Condition Good December 2019 260

Future Considerations N/A Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  Before School Activities Club  Breakfast Club  Floor Hockey Club  Green Club  Gymnastics Club  Junior Leaders  Lego Club  Lunch Bunch  Peer Mediators  Running Club  YMCA Youth on the Move  YMCA After School Program (everyday)

School Feeder System – Chignecto Family of Schools

Amherst Regional High (9-12)

Amherst Regional High (9-12) E.B. Chandler Jr. High School (7-8)

CumberlandE.B. Chandler North Jr. High Academy School (P(7-8)6) Northport Consolidated (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6)

School Feeder System – ChignectoCumberland North Family Academy of(P-6) Schools Northport Consolidated (P-6) Spring Street Academy (P-6) West Highlands School (P-6)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 205 2009 209 2010 207 2011 183 2012 180 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 172 2014 236 2015 256 2016 272 2017 254 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 239 2019 211 2020 210 Enrolments 2021 207 2022 201 2023 198 Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 196 2025 200 2026 205 2027 200 2028 199

Enrolments 295 280 272 265 256 254 250 236 239 235 220 209 207 211 210 207 205 201 200 205 200 205 198 196 199 190 183 180 172 175 160

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Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Cumberland North Academy – 6.3 km/9 minutes 2. Spring Street Academy – 2.2 km/5 minutes

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West Pictou Consolidated Celtic Family of Schools

1959 Highway 376 Lyon’s Brook Address Pictou, N.S. B0K 1H0 Grade Configuration P-8 Age of Facility 58 (1960) Square Footage 66,079 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 2 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 614 (23 classrooms) School Utilization 81%  Adolescent Outreach Program  Bring Your Own Technology  Grades 4-8 French Immersion  Guidance  Early Literacy Support  In-School Suspension  Intensive Math Support  Learning Disabled Program  Librarian  Makerspace Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Primary Prep Program  Psychologist  Reading Recovery  Restorative Approach  Schools Plus  Social and Emotional Program  Second Step  Special Education  Speech Language  Technology Education Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital  Alterations and Additions (A&A) and major maintenance upgrades, including dates completed Project Completed (2014) (if applicable).  Boiler Replaced (2011) December 2019 264

 Roof Sections Repaired Current Overall Building Condition Satisfactory

Future Considerations  Exterior Brick Repointing Required  Roof Replacement Sections Required Information about Review of the School Previously Conducted  School Review - 2003 Any Other Factors Relevant To The School  YMCA After School Program

School Feeder System – Celtic Family of Schools

Northumberland Regional High (9-12)

West Pictou Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated Consolidated (P-8) (P-8) (P-8) Northumberland Regional High

School Feeder System – Celtic Family(9-12) of Schools West Pictou Walter Duggan Consolidated Salt Springs Elementary Consolidated (P-8)

(P-6) (P-5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5) Dr. W.A. MacLeod West Pictou Consolidated (P-8) (P-8)

Walter Duggan Consolidated Saltsprings Elementary (P- 6) (P- 5) G.R. Saunders Elementary Scotsburn Elementary (P-6) (P-5)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 435 2009 429 2010 438 2011 420 2012 426 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 465 2014 465 Enrolments 2015 501 2016 505 2017 480 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 523 2019 519 2020 518 2021 506 2022 499 2023 490 2Projected Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 469 2025 470 2026 472 2027 466 2028 462

Enrolments

540 523 519 518 520 506 501 505 499 500 490 480 469 470 472 480 465 465 466 462 460 435 438 440 429 420 426 420 400

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Geographic Area

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Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F. Closest Schools

1. Pictou Elementary – 9.4 km/14 minutes Dr. Thomas McCulloch Junior High – 8.4 km/12 minutes 2. New Glasgow Academy – 22.6 km/23 minutes

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Winding River Consolidated Nova Family of Schools

272 Kitchener Street Address Stewiacke, N.S. B0N 2J0 Grade Configuration P-6 Age of Facility 9 (2009) Square Footage 46,663 Number of Stories with Teaching Spaces 1 Number of Portable Teaching Spaces/Classrooms 0 Current School Capacity (permanent structures only) 300 (12 classrooms) School Utilization 80%  After School Physical Activity Program  Before and After School Program  Early Literacy Support  Guidance  Learning Disabled Program  Literacy Mentor Specific (Specialized) Programming Offered at the School  Pre Primary Progra  Reading Recovery  Resource  Restorative Approach  Social and Emotional Program  Virtues Provincially approved addition and alteration projects, capital and major maintenance upgrades, including dates  Building Controls - Repaired (2014) completed (if applicable). Current Overall Building Condition Good

Future Considerations  Blue Light System  Building Controls - Updates will be Required  Roof - Replacement - Sections

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Information about Review of the School Previously N/A Conducted  Breakfast Program  Home and School  Library  Music Program Developed Through Any Other Factors Relevant To The School Melanie Doane  Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters  Partnered with Town of Stewiacke  Recreation Program  School Advisory Council

School Feeder System – Nova Family of Schools

South Colchester Academy (7-12)

South Colchester Academy Brookfield Elementary(7-12) (P-6) Hilden Elementary (P-6) Upper Stewiacke Elementary (P-6) School Feeder System – NovaWinding Family River Consolidated of Schools (P-6)

Brookfield Elementary (P-6) Hilden Elementary (P-6) Upper Stewiacke Elementary (P-6) Winding River Consolidated (P-6)

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Enrolments

Year Enrolment 2008 n/a 2009 256 2010 248 2011 247 2012 239 Historic Enrolments (past 10 years) 2013 247 2014 243 2015 237 2016 250 2017 255 Current Enrolment (as of September 30th) 2018 256 2019 265 2020 270 Enrolments 2021 272 2022 267 2023 261 Project Enrolments (next 10 years) 2024 268 2025 268 2026 274 2027 266 2028 272

Enrolments

295 274 280 270 272 272 265 267 268 268 266 261 265 256 255 256 248 247 247 250 250 243 239 237 235

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Geographic Area

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Additional information regarding Community/Municipal context can be found through the various links within Appendix F.

Closest Schools

1. Brookfield Elementary – 17.7 km/16 minutes 2. Shubenacadie District Elementary – 10.1 km/10 minutes

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APPENDICES

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Appendix A School Capacity Calculation The calculation of school capacity was provided in the 2015 School Review Policy from the province. The following is a reproduction of that information. A capacity value is calculated to establish the maximum acceptable enrolment in a school building at a given point in time that allows for the effective delivery of the public school program. Capacity informs long-range facility planning and capital investment. Although approaches to defining and calculating capacity vary widely across jurisdictions, the following method is provided to ensure a consistent approach is used across Nova Scotia. Capacity is defined as total student enrolment based on the full occupancy of spaces that a school building can accommodate, in order to deliver the public school program.

Capacity Capacity is one factor which contributes to an overall picture of the situation for an individual school. Calculation of capacity must take into account what grade levels are served at the school and the number and type of classrooms or teaching stations. Capacity is also impacted by the size of the rooms included in the calculation (i.e. larger rooms can accommodate more students). Portable structures are not part of the permanent structure of a school building and therefore are not included in the calculation of capacity. Schools typically contain two general types of teaching spaces, those being either regular, traditional classrooms or supporting, ancillary spaces, such as rooms for Music, Visual Arts, and Technology Education. It should be clear when a school board is describing the capacity of a school what spaces are and are not included in the calculation.

Elementary/Junior High Grade Levels In elementary and junior high schools, students are grouped into cohorts that remain together and are generally assigned to a particular teacher and classroom. As a result, when a cohort leaves their classroom to utilize an ancillary space, the vacated classroom is not “backfilled” by another cohort. Therefore, in elementary and junior high schools, only regular classrooms are deemed able to accommodate students and contribute to the capacity calculation.

The following spaces are not included in capacity calculations at the Elementary/Junior High grade levels: gymnasium, Visual Arts room (and associated storage), Music room (and associated storage), multi-purpose science lab, production lab, or any former classroom that has been repurposed to serve as one of these spaces or for another specialty use required by the public school program. Elementary/Junior High Capacity Calculation Number of Maximum Number of Capacity Classrooms in Students per (A x B) the School (A) Classrooms* (B) December 2019 273

# of classrooms (≈56 sq. m./ 600 sq. ft.) # of classrooms (≈70 sq. m. / 750 sq. ft.) # of classrooms (≈84 sq. m./ 900 sq. ft.) Total Capacity *determined using the Table, Number of Students by Grade Level and Room

High School Grade Levels High schools are not designed and are not scheduled in the same way that elementary and junior high schools are and therefore require a different calculation in determining capacity.

Given the mobility and schedule flexibility of students in high schools, every program delivery space, or “teaching station”, whether it is a regular classroom or an ancillary space, can be occupied simultaneously. Thus, in high schools, the calculation of Program Capacity in a high school building includes all teaching stations (classrooms plus ancillary spaces), not just classrooms. Teaching stations will include regular classrooms, labs, rooms for Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Family Studies, and the gymnasium.

High School Capacity Calculation Number of Teaching Maximum Number of Capacity Stations in the Students per Teaching (A x B) School (A) Stations* (B) # of classrooms (≈56 sq. m./ 600 sq. ft.) # of classrooms (≈70 sq. m. / 750 sq. ft.) # of classrooms (≈84 sq. m./ 900 sq. ft.) Total Capacity *determined using the Table, Number of Students by Grade Level and R

Average Class Size The determination of average class enrolment will be influenced by the size (square footage) of existing rooms. Classroom sizes in existing buildings vary widely throughout the province, with relatively new schools generally at 84 sq. m. (900 sq. ft.), many older schools at approx. 70 sq. m. (750 sq. ft.), and others approaching the 56-61 sq. m. (600-650 sq. ft.) range.

For planning purposes, the table below reflects student numbers based on an average allotment of 2.3 sq. m. (25 sq. ft.) per student for classrooms, and 2.8 sq. m. (30 sq. ft.) per student for laboratories.

Number of Students by Grade Level and Room Size Approximate Classroom/Teaching Station Size Grade Level 56 sq. m./600 sq. ft. 70 sq. m./750 sq. ft. 84 sq. m./900 sq. ft. Grades Primary – 6 24 25 25 Grades 7 – 9 24 30 30 Grades 10 – 12 Classroom – 24 Classroom – 30 Classroom – 30 Laboratory – 20 Laboratory – 25 Laboratory – 30

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The capacity calculation was further defined by DOEECD and school boards to address schools that were of a Primary to Grade 8 Primary to Grade 9, Grades 7 to 12 and Primary to Grade 12. For these schools space and usage that are shared with the high school and other grades were designated a 25% or 50% for high school use.

Appendix B Utilization Calculation

The calculation of school capacity was provided in the 2015 School Review Policy from the province. The following is a reproduction of that information. Utilization Once program capacity has been calculated, the historical, current and projected enrolments for the building can be applied to determine past, present, and future utilization information.

It is important to monitor utilization as negative impacts can potentially arise when the utilization rate varies from the calculated capacity by significant amounts. A large variance may be a trigger for the school board to consider remedial options. Utilization Standards and Calculation In elementary and junior high schools, a utilization rate of 100% of the calculated capacity could be considered the normal or effective utilization rate. As utilization exceeds 100% there will be increasing pressure to use ancillary spaces in the school, such as a music room, for regular classroom needs, thus impacting education delivery at the school. In high schools, a utilization rate of 85-90% is considered to be appropriate. As the utilization exceeds this percentage it becomes increasingly difficult to manage schedules effectively. Conversely, utilization rates which are far below this percentage indicate that the physical facility is not being used to its full potential. Once capacity is calculated, utilization is calculated based on the utilization standards. For example, an elementary school with a total capacity of 250 students would be over-utilized if there were more than 250 students in the school and under-utilized if there were less than 250 students in the school. A high school with a total capacity of 250 students may be approaching over-utilization if there were more than 212 students in the school (250 X .85 at 85% utilization) and under-utilization with less than 212 students in the school. Programming and Contextual Factors Each school in Nova Scotia is unique, adapting to the needs and requirements of the school population. While the calculation provided is intended to standardize and quantify the existing capacity of a school, it is important to note that an explanation of programming decisions and other contextual factors may be required for a reader to fully understand the school’s unique circumstances. School boards are encouraged to provide any additional information that is deemed appropriate to describe the capacity of a school in addition to the calculations outlined.

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Appendix C Building Condition Index Categories

Each school has a preliminary assessment and the conditions of various systems are considered at a high level. The building envelope (roof, windows, doors, cladding, accessibility), grounds, interior and building systems (electrical, mechanical, life safety, security) all contribute to the assessment. Each facility can be categorized in one of the following categories:

Good These facilities are new or constructed within the past 10 years. Schools having a recent major refurbishment (A&A or capital project) can also be placed in this category. There is no impact to programming.

Satisfactory These facilities require some repairs and maintenance to the building systems, and finishes. Changes to the Public School Program may pose challenges to these buildings as they age and as a result, there may be minor impacts to programming.

Functional These facilities are typically older buildings, and approaching the end of their useful life. Building systems are working, and finishes are maintained but an increased level of maintenance is required to operate these buildings. Changes to the Public School Program may pose challenges to these buildings as they age and as a result, there may be impacts to programming.

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Appendix D Deferred Maintenance

Deferred maintenance (from Merriam-Webster) is an amount of maintenance needed but not yet expended for repairs, restoration or rehabilitation of an asset. Ongoing deferred maintenance leads to infrastructure debt.

Conservatively as a reasonable building owner, routine maintenance can be assumed to cost 1% of the current replacement value of a facility. Considering CCRCE with 3,700,000 sq.ft. of operable space and a replacement cost of $250 per square foot, the annual routine maintenance can be estimated at $7.4M per year. If $900k is spent each year on maintenance, then annually there is an infrastructure debt of $8.3M.

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Appendix E Community and Municipal Information and Links

The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education covers the largest geographical area within the province of Nova Scotia. Within its 12,529 square kilometers, the school board encompasses many communities and areas of various sizes. The following is list of a number of these and the link to their respective web sites where it is possible to learn more about the communities within the CCRCE. The availability and access to data, such as specific demographics, for communities and municipalities, has become more challenging due to the elimination of Nova Scotia Community Counts on April 1, 2015. Nova Scotia Community Counts provided a wide range of data illustrating the unique nature of many NS communities. Its website presented data under the categories of finances, statistics, geography, community profile, economic region profile, policy views, and other resources.

Town of Amherst The Town of Amherst is located in northwestern Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, at the northeast end of the Cumberland Basin, an arm of the Bay of Fundy. Amherst is strategically situated on the eastern boundary of the Tantramar Marshes three kilometers east of the interprovincial border with New Brunswick and 65 kilometers east of the city of Moncton. It is also located 60 kilometers southwest of the New Brunswick abutment of the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island at Cape Jourimain. Amherst is the largest population centre in Cumberland County.

Information regarding the Town of Amherst can be found at: http://www.amherst.ca/ Municipality of Colchester County Colchester is nestled at the head of the world famous Bay of Fundy and is strategically located in the middle of Nova Scotia at the junction of Highway 102 and the Trans-Canada Highway. The Municipality is home to many long established communities including Bible Hill, Bass River, Old Barns, Brookfield, Upper Stewiacke, Salmon River, Valley, Tatamagouche, North River, Debert and Great Village. The population of the County is approximately 50,000. Information regarding the Municipality of Colchester Count can be found at: http://www.colchester.ca/

Cumberland County The County is located in northern Nova Scotia. It includes spectacular and rugged hiking trails along the Bay of Fundy, with its famous high tides, to the warm and inviting sandy beaches of the Northumberland Shore; from historical buildings, museums and cultural attractions to modern state-of the-art manufacturing facilities; from shopping to unlimited outdoor recreation, the Municipality of the County of Cumberland is the perfect place to live, work and play. The population is approximately 31,000.

There are modern transportation and communications links to the rest of the world. With a fully digital December 2019 278 telecommunications network, high speed Internet access available in a growing number of communities, excellent rail, road, air and sea links, Cumberland County offers easy access to markets across North America and around the world. The County also boasts modern, state-of-the-art health care and educational facilities, a vibrant and growing retail sector, a diverse agriculture industry, outstanding golf courses and excellent facilities. The County includes the towns of Amherst, Oxford and Parrsboro and the Villages of Pugwash, Springhill and River Hebert.

Information regarding the Cumberland County can be found at: http://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/

Municipality of Pictou County The Municipality of Pictou County is situated in the northern part of Nova Scotia, along the Northumberland Strait and encompasses an area of 2,845 square kilometers, with a population of 21,982. It includes the towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton and Westville,

The region is known for its hard working people, and industries such as farming, fishing, and forestry. The Municipality was home to the first Michelin Tire plant in North America and to Northern Pulp, a major pulp and paper company. Saputo, the largest dairy in the Province, is also located in the Municipality. In addition, the Municipality has a variety of small business that contributes tremendously to the prosperity of the county.

Information regarding the Municipality of Pictou County can be found at: http://pictoucounty.com/

Municipality of East Hants The Municipality of East Hants is centrally located on mainland Nova Scotia. The south-eastern portion of the Municipality (generally referred to as the 'Corridor') has experienced significant residential growth over the previous two decades. This region, which includes the communities of Enfield, Elmsdale, Lantz, Milford, Kennetcook and Shubenacadie is the most urbanized part of the Municipality. The most densely populated area is along two key transportation routes running from Halifax to Truro (Hwy 102 & Hwy 2) and from Halifax to Windsor (Hwy 101 & Hwy 1).

The “Corridor” area of East Hants adjoins Halifax Regional Municipality and is only minutes from Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The Municipality is a short commute from rail services (passenger and freight) and from the Halifax shipping ports. This transportation network is a valuable resource for industry and investment in East Hants. The Municipality is comprised of a very diverse mix of landforms and community types which are divided by the Rawdon Hills which run west to east. The northern and central parts of the Municipality are dominated by vast areas of forest dotted with small communities and villages. Agriculture is prevalent along both the scenic Minas shore and Kennetcook River in this region. This area includes the communities of Walton, Noel, Maitland, Kennetcook, Stanley and Gore.

Information regarding the Municipality of East Hants can be found at: https://www.easthants.ca/content/

Town of New Glasgow New Glasgow is a beautiful riverside town of 9,562 residents, located in northern Nova Scotia, which serves as the commercial-service centre for the region of Pictou County. The Town’s key strategies are investment in infrastructure, commercial development, environmental stewardship, downtown revitalization, cultural,

December 2019 279 diversity, strategic partnerships and regional cooperation, health and safety, the creative economy and healthy lifestyles. These combined with strong core services and enhanced communications set the stage for commercial, environmental, tourism, heritage and social sustainability and growth for New Glasgow. New Glasgow is the retail service centre for the region with dynamic retail and service, financial and professional sectors. Since the Town’s very beginnings, New Glasgow’s people have created and carried on a legacy of excellence in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, education, social leadership, human rights, athletics, entertainment, music and all three orders of government. Information regarding the Town of New Glasgow can be found at: http://www.newglasgow.ca/ Town of Oxford Oxford is located in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia and our population is 1,100. It is recognized as the Blueberry Capitol of Canada, the home to the world’s largest processor of wild blueberries. Information regarding the Town of New Glasgow can be found at: http://www.town.oxford.ns.ca/

Town of Parrsboro Parrsboro is located in the southern portion of Cumberland County near the Bay of Fundy. It has a population of approximately 1,300. Information regarding the Town of Parrsboro can be found at: http://www.town.parrsboro.ns.ca/

Town of Pictou Pictou is located on the Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia in the County of Pictou. It has a population: 3,437 (2011 census) and encompasses an area of about 8 sq. km. Information regarding the Town of New Glasgow can be found at: http://www.townofpictou.ca/

Town of Stellarton Located on the east coast of Canada in beautiful Nova Scotia, with a population of approximately 5000, Stellarton has been serving as a regional focus for a variety of business, recreation and education activities for many years.

Information regarding the Town of Stellarton can be found at: http://www.stellarton.ca/index.php Town of Stewiacke Stewiacke is a town located in southern Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The town is noted as being located halfway between the North Pole and the Equator (Actually in Alton, Nova Scotia). The population is approximately 1450.

Information regarding the Town of Stewiacke can be found at: http://www.stewiacke.net/ Town of Trenton The Town of Trenton is located on the Northumberland Coast of northern Nova Scotia. On the Shores of the East River, Trenton is a small town with a lot to offer.

Information regarding the Town of Trenton can be found at: http://www.town.trenton.ns.ca/index.php

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Town of Truro The Town of Truro is a community of approximately 12,500 people located in central Nova Scotia in Colchester County. Truro is known as the “Hub of Nova Scotia”, because of its geographical position and historical significance. In the mid-19th century Truro had become a manufacturing centre and – thanks in large part to the railroad facilities – a natural distribution centre for the province; thereby earning the Town of Truro the nickname, “Hubtown.” And today, with all major highways intersecting through Truro, the town truly is the Hub of Nova Scotia. Information regarding the Town of Truro can be found at: http://www.truro.ca/

Town of Westville Westville is a town in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located immediately west of Stellarton and about four kilometers southwest of New Glasgow. It has a population of approximately 3,800. Information regarding the Town of Westville can be found at: http://www.westville.ca/

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Appendix F Population Trends

Population by Area: 2001 - 2006 - 2011 - 2016 Year 2001 Year 2006 Year 2011 Year 2016

50,968 50,585 49,307 50,023 46,965 46,513 45,463 43,748

32,605 32,046 31,353 30,005

22,453 22,111 20,821 21,387

Mun. of East Hants Pictou County Cumberland County Colchester County

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Population by Town - 2001 - 2016 Year 2001 Year 2006 Year 2011 Year 2016

12,059 12,261 11,457 11,765 9,717 9,432 9,455 9,562 9,075 9,470 9,505 9,413

Town of Truro Town of New Glasgow Town of Amherst

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