Today is a big day for Primary to Grade 3 students in the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation. It is the
Paqtnkek Education Centre Principal Danielle Gloade (left) speaking at the school’s official opening with Paqtnkek Chief Tma Francis (right) looking on. (Ken Kingston photo)
first day of class in their new school, the Paqtnkek Education Centre. Principal Danielle Gloade says school staff will mark today’s milestone in a special way.
The school was officially opened in a ceremony on Friday. The 22 students enrolled began their classes in September at a smaller location.