75 grade 12 students will get scholarships as part of the 75th anniversary of Confederation

    Friday, 8 November 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Confederation 75 educational resource packages are being offered to schools.

    To complement the 75th anniversary of Confederation, this House of Assembly is offering a professional development opportunity for educators on democracy, governance and citizenship. Furthermore, in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Confederation 75 educational resource packages are being offered to schools, and scholarships will be presented to 75 Grade 12 students in the province. Government has a cultural strategy for K-12 education in Newfoundland and Labrador titled Cultural Connections. This initiative aims to increase the presence of cultural content in the school curriculum and foster links between the arts and school communities. Additional resources in french and english are available to educators through the K-12 Professional Learning platform. 

     

     

     

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