Local Schools Receive Grants for Mental Health Initiatives
At the suggestion of an Early Childhood Educator at the school whose partner works for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Millbrook South Cavan Principal Sheryl Hunter contacted Kerri Davies, Manager of Development for the local CMHA branch to learn more about a grant opportunity in support of Mental Health initiatives in local schools.…
Popular North Cavan Principal Retires
North Cavan parents were shocked last month to receive a newsletter from their Principal Bob Sinclair announcing his retirement at the end of the school year. An engaging, energetic leader at the school, Sinclair’s humour and relaxed leadership style has infected the school with a positive, optimistic and respectful atmosphere that is conducive to…
Camp Kawartha Experience Exciting Close for the Grade Six School Year
Two weeks ago, twenty four grade six students from North Cavan Public School took their class trip to Camp Kawartha, an event that for students of this school has become a sort of rite of passage. For two and a half days, these students together with half a dozen parents and their teacher bonded…
Millbrook South Cavan Extension Update
Plans have just been released illustrating the extension that will proceed to provide Millbrook South Cavan School some much needed space. The 10,570 square foot extension will include five classrooms as well as the much anticipated Daycare facility. Last month, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board authorized administration to award the tender for…
Thanks for the Fair!
For the first time in many years, the Millbrook Fair was occurred under sunny skies with no deluges of rain, leaving the fairgrounds clean and dry, and participants and organizers smiling. The Gates opened for the 167th annual event on Thursday afternoon with discounted rates for midway events and games and the first of…
Car Show Will Bring Different Mode of Travel to Millbrook
The Annual Car show coming this Saturday will have a special attraction this year, weather permitting. REMAX has arranged to bring its hot air balloon to the parking lot of the Millbrook Library to help make a senior’s wish come true through the Wish of a Lifetime organization, whose mission is to shift the…