Healthy teeth and gums are not only essential for a confident smile, but also prevents chronic disease and increasing your overall well being. That’s why across Canada, April is #OralHealthMonth - to promote maintaining good oral health.
Interested in registering your child/children in Early French Immersion for the upcoming KinderStart/Kindergarten registration? Join province wide virtual info sessions happening on April 28th and 30th at 7 pm. The link to join will be posted here: bit.ly/3Eu8NYb
#WorldArtDay is celebrated annually on April 15 to promote creative activity, global peace, and cultural awareness through art. The day was chosen as it is Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. This year’s theme is "A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community Through Art.”
ATTENTION: For parents registering their children for KinderStart for Sept 2026 (and Kindergarten in Sept 2027), registration begins on May 11 at 9:00 am (8:30 am in Labrador). For more info on when registration for your family of schools opens, visit
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Today is #Baisakhi and it is celebrated by Sikhs across the world. The day commemorates the formation of Khalsa Path by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 and marks the solar new year in the traditional Bikrami calendar. Happy Baisakhi to all those observing.
#SikhHeritageMonth
Friendly reminder that classes start tomorrow, Monday, April 13, 2026
April is recognized as #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth and April 11 is #WorldParkinsonsDay. This is a time to amplify the voices of people living with Parkinson’s and shed light on the realities of Parkinson’s across Canada: nlparkinson.ca
#UniteForParkinsons
Nearly half of people in Canada are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. That’s why each April, the The Canadian Cancer Society launches its #DaffodilCampaign to raise money to help people affected by cancer. Learn more: cancer.ca/en
#CanadianCancerMonth
Today is the 109th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge - a defining moment in our history. It was the first time all 4 divisions of the Canadian Corps had fought together during the WWI, which showed the strength of Canadians when they fought as one.
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The International Day of Pink is recognized tomorrow. This observance is designed to cultivate a community of kindness and nurture a sense of belonging where we live, work, and go to school. Show your support and wear pink tomorrow to show we all can make a difference.
Today is #WorldHealthDay and kicks off a year-long campaign focused on science. 2026's theme is "Together for health. Stand with science,” to celebrate the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.
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#NationalWildlifeWeek is April 5 - 11. This year’s theme is "Awaken Your Wild Senses," to encourage people to experience nature through sight, sound, scent, touch, & taste. The week was recognized to encourage everyone to explore nature safely. @Nature_NL
Vice principals are important advocates between teachers and families, and play a significant role in shaping school culture. We're blessed to have exceptional vice principals and are grateful for what they do, day-in and day-out.
#NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #APWeek26
Good look to everyone tomorrow in their easter egg hunt. #Easter is proof that children can find things when they really want to.🤣
#HappyEaster
#EasterSunday marks the end of #Lent in the Christian faith and celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. For Christians, his resurrection is the fulfillment of God's plan to bring salvation to the world. Happy Easter to those observing!
#GoodFriday It is a time of deep reflection, prayer, and repentance for Christians across the world. In the Christian faith, Jesus took on the sins of the world and bore them on the cross, and died, so we might have eternal life. For those observing, have a blessed Good Friday!
Across the globe, April 2 is recognized as #WorldAustimDay. This year's theme is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” which highlights & affirms the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future.
#WAAD2026
#WorldAutismMonth
Friendly reminder that today, Thursday, April 2, is the last day of school as the Easter/Spring break starts, tomorrow, Friday, April, 3. School will reopen on Monday, April 13.
Today marks the beginning of #Passover. It commemorates the anniversary of the miraculous Jewish Exodus from Egypt, as told in the Bible. For those who celebrate this occasion, wishing you all prosperity, joy, and peace this Passover. Chag Pesach sameach!
Happy #AprilFoolsDay
Due to the forecasted weather, schools in the St. John's Metro Region will be closed for today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Status updates and information on school closures across the province can be checked on our website. www.nlschools.ca/schools/stat...
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility (#TDOV). It’s a day dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the visibility and achievements of transgender and gender diverse individuals.
Today is National #IndigenousLanguagesDay! It's a day to honor the vital role Indigenous languages play in Canada in transmitting knowledge, fostering social cohesion, and shaping identities. Learn more about the Indigenous communities in NL
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Today is #PalmSunday, a Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem the Sunday before his resurrection, knowing he would be tried and crucified. It marks the beginning of Holy Week which ends on Easter Sunday. Happy Palm Sunday to those observing.
Happy Labrador Iniut Association Day for everyone across the province and
#OurBeautifulLand! Every March 26 is a holiday for the Labrador Inuit, and a time to honour previous leaders and the work done to form the Nunatsiavut Government
Tomorrow is #PurpleDay or #EpilepsyAwarenessDay.
Show your support for this cause and wear purple. Cassidy Megan from Canada founded the day in 2008 to raise awareness for people with epilepsy and help them see that they are not alone.
#EpilepsyAwarenessMonth
Due to the weather, schools in the St. John's Metro Region will be closed for the rest of the day, Tues, March 24, 2026. Status updates and information on school closures across the province can be checked on our website. www.nlschools.ca/schools/stat...
Due to the forecasted weather, schools in the St. John's Metro Region will be closed for tomorrow morning, Tues, Mar 24, 2026, with an update at 10:30 AM. Status updates and information on school closures across the province can be checked on our website. www.nlschools.ca/schools/stat...
Across Canada, March is recognized as #NutritionMonth. This year's theme, "Nourish to Flourish," highlights the role that good nutrition plays in supporting overall health and well-being including mental well-being and the ways families come together.
Water determines whether communities can thrive, economies can function, and societies can remain resilient in a changing climate. That's why March 22 is #WorldWaterDay—an annual reminder that access to safe, clean drinking water is a basic human right, not a privilege.