SSRCE Alternate and Adult Education Programs

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members,

We are excited to establish the first School Advisory Council (SAC) for the SSRCE Alternate and Adult Education Programs this school year.

The SAC will bring together parents/guardians, students, staff, community members, and the principal to support student success and strengthen our programs. Members will have an opportunity to share their perspectives and provide advice and feedback on student achievement, school programs, communication, and the overall well-being of our school communities.

Our SAC will represent all of our programs, including Verge House Transition Program, Bridgewater Adult High School, Queens Alternate and Adult High School, Mahone Bay Alternate School, and the newly relocated Middle Level Alternate Program in Hebbville, which was previously part of Mahone Bay Alternate School.

The SAC will meet regularly throughout the school year, with a minimum of four meetings annually. Meetings will be open to the public.

We are currently seeking:

3 Parent/Guardian Representatives

3 Community Representatives

2 Student Representatives — one student in Grades 7–12 and one Adult High School student

Staff representatives will be selected by staff at each site.

Parent/guardian representatives must have a child currently registered in one of our Alternate and Adult Education Programs. Community representatives must live in or provide a service within a community served by our programs and cannot be an AAEP employee or have a child currently registered in an AAEP program.

Parent/guardian and community representatives serve two-year terms, while student representatives serve a one-year term.

We encourage parents/guardians, students, and community members from across the communities and programs we serve to consider putting their names forward.

Interested in joining us?

If you are interested in joining our SAC, please contact Principal Tanya Veinotte Frowd at [email protected] by Monday, October 5, 2026, and indicate whether you are interested in serving as a parent/guardian, community, or student representative.

If an election is required, information about the election process will be shared that week.

Our first SAC meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 21, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. At this first meeting, the council will select its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary and establish a regular meeting schedule for the remainder of the school year.

Serving on the SAC is a meaningful opportunity to share your perspective, provide advice to the principal, and help shape the future of our programs in support of student success and well-being.

We look forward to bringing together voices from across our Alternate and Adult Education Programs!

Warmly,

Tanya Veinotte Frowd
Principal
SSRCE Alternate and Adult Education Programs

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24/09/2026

QAHS students enjoyed a fantastic day at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside, working toward outcomes in Oceanography and Physically Active Lifestyle while learning and exploring outdoors.

A huge thank you to teachers Jenna Reid, Curtis Snyder, and Jeff VanderWal for organizing such a great learning experience for our students. And the weather couldn’t have been better! ☀️🌊

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

24/09/2026

A reminder to all parents and students that tomorrow, Sept 25, is a PD Day and there are no classes for students. Visit SSRCE's website to see the full calendar: ssrce.ca/school-calendars

17/09/2026

We’re looking for a dedicated teacher with a passion for supporting students as they build independence and prepare for life after high school. Come join our Verge House team!

Apply here:

Verge House Program Transition Teacher (Verge House)

16/09/2026

The AAEP team jumped right into our first Collaborative Learning Team (CLT) day of the year! 💙

Even though our team is spread across five different sites, today was a great reminder that we are still one team:

📍 Bridgewater Adult High School
📍 Mahone Bay Alternate High School
📍 Middle Level Alternate Programs
📍 Queens Alternate and Adult High School
📍 Verge House Transition Program

Staff connected virtually to collaborate, reflect, share ideas, and set goals for the year ahead.

Our focus remains where it matters most — student success. Together, we’re working toward goals that strengthen student numeracy, literacy, and well-being across all of our Alternate and Adult Education sites.

Different locations — Different programs — One shared purpose… student success. ⚓️

08/09/2026

📚 It’s not too late to register for Semester 1!

Thinking about going back to school or upgrading your courses? Bridgewater Adult High School and Queens Adult High School still have space available for new students.

Classes officially begin Tuesday, September 8, but we will continue accepting registrations this week.

Whether you’re working toward your high school diploma, need a course for college or university, or simply want to upgrade, we’d love to help you explore your options.

Go to aaep.ednet.ns.ca for contact information!

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03/09/2026

A reminder to our adult high school and upgrading students (Bridgewater Adult High School and Queens Adult High School) that orientation starts tomorrow at 9am! Please bring what you need to fill out forms.

03/09/2026

The AAEP staff are ready to have a great year with all of our students! 📚✏️📖