At HAECC we are in our final semester. Some of the Ministry courses (Math in particular) will be changing as of June 30, therefore our students are working hard at completing the courses they need. This could lead to some anxiety. But no worries here are some tips to get through these stressful times. PS...Read More
With the Provincial Skills Olympics competition fast approaching, a friendly competition for Landscaping with our Monteregie colleagues made for a great practice! On Friday, April 6 we welcomed the CFP St-Hyacinthe team to our Landscaping shop for a friendly competition. With plans in hand, the competitors worked hard to build and replicate the design within the...Read More
You are never too young or too old to learn about plants. This week our Horticulture program attended Gault Institute’s (elementary school in Valleyfield) Career Fair Day and showcased an interactive booth about horticulture. I decided to have kids plant some Cat Grass (which is actually oats). This plant is good for cats` digestive system and it germinates very quickly...Read More
Huntingdon Adult Education & Community Centre (HAECC) is so much more than a school for students. We are a place where anyone of all ages can come and learn. HAECC is the proud home of a semi-annual Painting and Drawing Class. Taught by local artist Pat Walsh who welcomes people of all abilities to her...Read More
As part of the learning process, students took part in the inventory count in the hairdressing department. This activity is not only necessary but gives students a realistic view of the tasks done in a professional salon. Every item counts for a salon’s bottom line.Read More
This month Alyssa Breen, a student here at Huntingdon Adult Education & Community Centre, graciously penned a short version of her personal journey of self-discovery and growth at the centre. Here is what Alyssa has to say about her time at HAECC and what it’s meant to her. “My experience at HAECC has definitely been...Read More
“Pretty cool experience, as a group setting! Loved walking in someone else’s shoes for a bit and to see how others feel. Great memories! Thank you.” – Chantal Vincent, Assistance in Health Care Facilities “Puts people in perspective of what being blind really feels like, having to trust the person who is leading you” – Katie Deer-Downes,...Read More
The Nova Career Centre Hairdressing department is proud to be a participant in the Green Circle Salons recycling program. As member for the last two years our department has sent several pounds of salon waste to their processing facilities. Read More
Sustainable Actions Towards a Better Environment Option class students at HAECC are doing assignments, sharing resources, collaborating, participating in discussions, receiving feedback, organizing assignments and managing their time/agenda. Regular work you would think? No, not at all! Our Option Class students are going paperless! The recent purchase of brand new laptops at HAECC has given them a chance to work with...Read More
