Sherwood Park Education Centre

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Sherwood Park Education Centre is a middle school (Grades 6 - 8) in the Sydney Family of Schools. SPEC opened in January 1997. We are located in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. We have a student population of 410 and a staff of 60. We are very pleased to provide a technology solution to our students.

Mission Statement

Sherwood Park Education Centre embraces a child-centered learning environment with a focus on interdisciplinary teams integrating a large number of technologies and teaching/learning tools that lead to measurable outcomes.

Vision Statement

Sherwood Park Education Centre strives to develop, a safe caring, and creative atmosphere, through a process of shared decision-making, and an environment in which each student is motivated to succeed in her/his studies; as well as in extra and co-curricular activities according to his or her potential. Our school community endeavors to develop in all our students the self-discipline to act responsibly, a genuine caring attitude toward self and others, and a life-long love of learning.

Welcome to Sherwood Park Education Centre. We are SPEC STRONG. We live and learn in Unaima'ki!

QUESTIONS?

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Please prepare for O Canada

Today is Wednesday, October 29, 2025. It is Day 4.

We are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. This land is governed by treaties first signed with the British Crown in 1726. We are so fortunate to live and learn here.

African Nova Scotian communities are intricately woven into the fabric of this province. For over 400 years, they have contributed to this province's cultural, economic, educational, and artistic landscape with a spirit of strength and resilience.

Good morning, everyone!

Here’s your reminder that showing up on time and ready to learn is one of the best ways to start your day strong! 💪

When you’re here, you’re part of the action—you’re learning new things, connecting with friends, and building your future one day at a time. Every class counts, and every minute matters!

So let’s make today awesome—be here, be on time, and be ready to shine! 🌟Have a great day, everyone!

Today’s ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Teachers are asked to allow the students that you have with you now to take a minute to order their lunches for the upcoming cycle. The window closes at noon today.

The Student Council would like to thank all students for attending our first Fun Night! A special thank-you goes out to all the staff members who volunteered their time to help make this event possible.

Please remember that student behavior will be taken into consideration for participation in future Fun Nights. Any disciplinary actions, including in-school and out of school suspensions and office visits, will result in a student not being eligible to attend. Students will be notified prior to each event if they are ineligible.

We hope everyone had a great time, and we appreciate all of your support!

Reminder: There will be a brief Student Council meeting today at 12:30 (grade 6 lunch) in Room 210.

Girls A Basketball Practice, Thursday, October 30 @ 6PM.

Badminton will begin on Tuesday, November 4 at 2:40 to 4:00 p.m. in the school gym.THere

This week is theme week.

Please look for the posters around the school.

Thurs Oct 30: Halloween Colours

Fri Oct 31: Dress up in costumes (no masks or toy weapons permitted)

A notice for all students: you are not permitted to go on the soccer field during the lunch time.

Just a few reminders:

At Sherwood Park, we maintain a scent-free environment. Please refrain from using scented products before arriving at school.

Cell phones, AirPods, and headphones should be powered down and placed in your backpack. Please do not keep your phone in the front pocket of your hoodie. They should be stored in your backpack.

There is only water in the classrooms. Please refrain from bringing outside drinks into the school.

This is a reminder that students use their grade-specific washrooms. For example, Grade 7 students should use the Grade 7 washrooms only.

All students must remain in the front of the building in the morning and at lunchtime. During their lunch hour, students stay on the school property.

Have a Spectacular Week! Be safe!

We are all Treaty People

2022-23 Information

Cape Breton Regional Municipality Welcome Group

Council on African Canadian Education

The Council on African Canadian Education recently appointed Kim King MacDonald as the new representative for Cape Breton. Kim, is a resident of Glace Bay and a Social Worker in the area. Her role on the council is to provide advice and guidance to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development on educational programs, services and funding for African Nova Scotian learners. Feel free to contact her as it relates to the council, school based matters should be directed to school principals Kimberly.king-macdonald@novascotia.ca or kimkmad@icloud.com Cell # 902 574-0781