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GPACA 2020 AGM

Thank you to all who were able to attend our first ever “virtual” AGM. For those who weren’t able to make it, below is a link to a video recording of the meeting in full, as well as links to the various reports presented in the meeting and the minutes.

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Lieutenant Governor Community Spirit Award Celebration

Despite unforeseen delays and an impending hurricane, the crowds gathered for a quintessential “Petite” celebration where folks of all ages enjoyed music, home baked treats and heart-felt testaments of community love at the Petite Rivière Elementary School. On Friday September 6th the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia presented the communities served by Petite Rivière Elementary School with the Community Spirit Award. This award celebrates the power and diversity of vibrant communities across Nova Scotia who promote citizen engagement, civic pride and a positive outlook on the future. The award itself was specially created by Nova Scotia Crystal and perfectly captured the spirit of resilience and beauty found across our communities with an osprey emerging from the flames.

The Greater Petite Area Community Association submitted an application for this recognition on behalf of the eleven communities in the Petite School catchment with support from the Broad Cove Community Association, the Petite Rivière Community Park Association, the Lahave & Area Refugee Support Committee and the Petite Rivière Elementary School & School Advisory Council.

The evening would not have been possible without the efforts of many including donations of home-baked treats, flowers, decor, time and services from so many generous and talented individuals and businesses across our communities. As well, a big thanks to the planning committee who worked throughout the summer months to create such a warm and welcoming gala and of course the efforts of the five partners and careful editors who created the successful submission.

Please enjoy the amazing photos of Gillian Crouse from the evening. A huge thank you to Gillian who donated her time and talents to capture the warmth and emotion of the evening. Here is a small selection but please do check them all out at this link (they are all amazing!).

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After School Care at PRES

Hello PRES school community,

There is currently an opportunity for PRES as a result of a provincial pilot of subsidized before and after school care. We have created a survey to help with an appeal for PRES to be considered for any expansion the pilot. 

Please complete online via below link or return a paper copy to the front office by end of day Wednesday April 17, 2019 or email petiteforthefuture@gmail.com

Online survey link: https://anna1715.typeform.com/to/p7kod7

Printed copies available in the front office at PRES.

This pilot occurred at 8 schools in 2019; it occurs on-site, costs between $15-18/day for after school care & has subsidy options (through the existing childcare subsidy program). Some sites do both before and after school care as well as embedded and PD day care for extra fees.      

This survey  will act as a *current* needs assessment for PRES.  
This is the work of a subgroup of Greater Petite Area Community Association (the group who led Save Petite). If you have any questions please contact Sadie, Anna or Tara @ petiteforthefuture@gmail.com. 

Thanks in advance for your time.

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2019 AGM – UPDATED!

UPDATED APRIL 2, 2019: Thanks to all who attended — your continued support is greatly appreciated! Here are the documents from the meeting:

GPACA 2019 AGM Directors ReportDownload
GPACA 2019 AGM MinutesDownload
Greater Petite Area Community Association Income Statement FY2018Download
Greater Petite Area Community Association Balance Sheet FY2018Download
GPACA AGM 2019 Director Report_VISUALDownload

Please join us on March 27th at 7pm for the Annual General Meeting of the Greater Petite Area Community Association at the Broad Cove Community Hall.

Special guest speaker and former principal of Petite Riviere Elementary, Leslie Jones, will be sharing the outdoor, play-based education program philosophy at PRES.

GPACA will implement a proposed annual membership fee of $5. Our reasoning is to have accurate representation, procedural clarity, and to ensure active participation.

We will also be starting up three new working groups of members, directors, and community at large to look more closely at afterschool childcare, green energy, and event planning. We hope you will consider joining one or more of these groups!

There will be a short business meeting following our presentation on the year that was. We plan to wrap up at 8:30pm. Refreshments provided.

Hope to see you there!

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Petite Students thank MODL

On March 13th, 2018 three students from Petite Riviere Elementary attended a public meeting of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg to personally thank the Mayor and councillors for their ongoing support of our school  and community and particularly for standing with us in court as an official Intervenor. The children were very proud to share their thoughts in their own words and to present a collage of thanks to the council. Read some of their own words in the accompanying article from Lighthouse.