On May 11th Huntingdon Adult Education and Community Centre (HAECC) celebrated their ceremony of success and student graduation. The day started off with a wonderful brunch for all academic students. This brunch was prepared and served to them by their teacher in the spirit of success. We wish all our student a wonderful future no...Read More
Thursday May 4th was a very exciting day at HAECC as members of the Siemens Corporation and the Salvation Army donated 20 laptop computers to students in need. This initiative was started by Math and Science Teacher Kathleen Hackett when she saw that many students did not have access to a computer at home and...Read More
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
Harmony Elementary students visited the NOVA Career Centre in Chateauguay and CVCEC in Ormstown to learn about different vocational careers. Students tried multiple hands-on activities from a slew of different trades, such as: Carpentry, Automobile Mechanics, Home Care Assistance, Health, Assistance & Nursing, Assistance in Health Care Facilities, Secretarial Studies, Accounting, Hairdressing, Interior Decorating and...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
Something for everyone, that’s exactly what HAECC has to offer. This year the Horticulture PLANT SALE will be on Friday, May 19th (12:00-6:00 pm) and Saturday May 20th (9:00-5:00 pm). Never been? Here is a video recap of what it looked like last year at our Open House and Plant Sale. Come and visit our...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
