December 4, 2018
In recognition of Computer Science Education Week, students throughout the province are participating in a number of activities, including Hour of Code. Educators are encouraged to involve students in this global initiative, as coding activities serve to empower students to…
November 30, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will join representatives from Mali, Philippines and Russia in a panel discussion in Brussels, Belgium, December 3-5, for the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Education…
November 23, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at the 60th anniversary of the James Hornell Boys and Girls Club in Buchans tomorrow (Saturday, November 24) at 6:30 p.m. The event is being held…
November 20, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to recognize November 20 as National Child Day,…
November 19, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, announced today more than $200,000 in scholarships for 201 recent high school graduates as part of the Provincial Scholarship Program. The program recognizes high school graduates throughout Newfoundland and…
November 19, 2018
The Provincial Government recognizes National Bullying Awareness Week, November 18 – 24. This year’s theme is Choose Kind. Bullying Awareness Week is an opportunity for students, educators and parents to work together on preventing bullying through education and awareness. The…
November 16, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at College of the North Atlantic’s annual Business Case Competition banquet tomorrow (Saturday, November 17). The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Mount Peyton Hotel,…
November 16, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, today announced the addition of 30 affordable spaces for after school programs in Happy Valley-Goose Bay under the Child Care Capacity Initiative and phase two construction of the new…
November 15, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will announce further supports for families living in Happy Valley-Goose Bay under the Child Care Capacity Initiative tomorrow (Friday, November 16). The event takes place at Pumpkin House Child…
November 13, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize International Education Week, November 12 -16. International…
