The SFIS students (Sunshine Class) have been helping the community by doing some yard work. During the month of April the students cleaned up branches and prepared flower beds at the K Residence in Huntingdon. They also picked up branches and debris at Saint Joseph’s Church.Read More
Spring Delight Who would expect March and April to be colourful months in the perennial flower beds, even in your lawn. As soon as the snow is gone you can enjoy many spring flowering bulbs, long before tulips have emerged. If you plan carefully you can have a continuous flower show from mid-March all the...Read More
Staff and students organized a clothing swap at HAECC. This is the third clothing swap organized for students; they are usually organized in the winter and spring. Everyone is welcome to come and choose any clothing they wish to have – no strings attached. The clothing swap is always well represented and appreciated by all.Read More
We have planted, seeded, pruned, fertilized and lovingly tended 118 varieties of plants (4817 in all!) over the last few months as we gear up for our annual SPRING SALE. This year it is especially significant because this sale will help support our upcoming trip to San Jose de Ocoa (Dominican Republic). The picture above...Read More
We at HAECC have been trying to create a new communal library in our English class. Since before Christmas the formation générale (FG) staff has been working very hard to acquire new, and gently used books for this library project. We have gotten a very positive response from the HAECC community, and have received book...Read More
Students from the Options/Sunshine class attended the Job Fair organized by Valleyfield CLC Community Development Agent, Brooke Wilson, at Gault Institute on Thursday, March 16th. The students listened to presentations and participated in hands-on kiosks set up in the gymnasium. They also learned about Continuing Education opportunities. Some of the presenters had interactive displays –...Read More
Students and Staff of HAECC were treated to a morning with Montreal Alouettes linebacker Kyries Hebert. Kyries spoke to our students about perseverance and how his personal ups and downs as a professional football player both in Canada and the United States; has taught him about success in the face of adversity. After his talk,...Read More
Visiting The House Of Knowledge And Building Community Connections The Option/Sunshine Class have been sharpening their literacy skills and building confidence as they look at books that interest them at the local library in Huntingdon. Every three weeks, students have been borrowing books, looking at art exhibitions, researching resources on computers and building community connections...Read More
While some people are getting ready to escape the winter winds, Horticulture students are making the most of the lengthening daylight hours. In the greenhouse, the time has begun to start planting seeds. Within days of planting, we see the new green growth of this summer’s annual flowers and vegetables. Very soon, full production from...Read More
Wednesday, February 22nd was Anti-Bullying Day, Students and Staff at HAECC were in fine form sporting their pink. “Nearly half of all adolescent Canadian students reported they have experienced recent bullying” according to https://nobullying.com/bullying-statistics-in-canada. The Pink shirt initiative began when a high school student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to...Read More
