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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

5-year goal achieved! ✅ Huge thanks to band families + #FallRiver community for helping us w this goal! We’re so grateful for a community that believes in music in public ed— + the confidence, teamwork, perseverance + belonging students build through band. Thank you for investing in them. ❤️

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

There are events you attend… …and there are events you’re really glad you didn’t miss. Hfx Pride is one of those special ones that help you feel part of something more important than you realized. Come celebrate with us at Pride + see the joy in students’ + colleagues faces that you are there.

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Having a ball doing instrument reveals with grade 5s who will be bandies next year! Woohooo!

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I enjoyed being a tour guide for @mattneufeld.bsky.social ‘s first time in #Halifax this weekend! Hfx waterfront, ferry to #Dartmouth, lunch at the Canteen, Lake City Cider, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. THEN we got to work with fun musicians at Community Band Fest. 🎶💕

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

For Black Excellence Day, the music / band room is celebrating the musical excellence of GPV alumni, MAGGIE ANDREW! @ecmaofficial.bsky.social Award Winner 2025: Afr Cdn Artist of the Year 2026: Nominated in 3 categories!!

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

ROAD TRIP!! The annual Senior Band Trip is underway! We are headed to PEI this year - performing at Vernon River Consolidated + Charlottetown Rural High. But first, a workshop at UPEI with Dale Sorenson. 🎶🚌🎉

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

2 @gpvanier.bsky.social alumni nominated for East Coast Music Awards this year!! Woohooo!!!! Maggie Andrew Deedee Austin We are so proud of all you are accomplishing!!

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Georges P Vanier School-HRCE @gpvanier.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating all the GPV women.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Women who educate. Women who lead. Women who advocate. Grateful for the incredible women serving on our Local Executive and the impact they make every day. Happy International Women’s Day.

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Nova Scotia Teachers Union @nsteachersunion.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

NSTU concerned about impact of grant cuts on school communities Le NSTU préoccupé par l’incidence de la réduction de subventions sur les communautés scolaires

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Congratulations to our 4 graduates from the 8-week Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program!! Huge thanks to Alan + Lesley who volunteered their time to develop these dynamic speakers! @gpvanier.bsky.social

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Oh, @gpvanier.bsky.social community - you have outdone yourselves!! Thank you for your incredible support at our Sr Band Trip auction last night!!! And thank you @thelakernews.com for your consistent support with your presence (+ successful bids!)

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20, 1999, to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Remembering courage, service, and sacrifice.

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Nova Scotia Teachers Union @nsteachersunion.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

"The NSTU is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan to ensure enough staff and supports are in place, following criticism of the government’s school capital planning process at the Standing Committee on Human Resources." #nspoli www.ckbw.ca/2025/11/06/n...

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NSTU says provinces plan for new schools needs to consider staff too

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan t...

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Do you have or know where to get spare Chromebook chargers? I have 16 Chromebooks in my class with 11 chargers. (24-32 students per class) Is there be a spare pile of chargers out there somewhere? In need of the flat end chargers (as pictured) AND the round ones.

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Alberta teachers are standing up for proper resources + smaller class sizes - both will lead to stranger schools + a brighter future. #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses #NSTUforABteachers

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Hey Halifax County members: Let's send a WAVE OF SUPPORT to Alberta Teachers Oct 29 - Wear red & post pics on socials This wk: Post supportive graphics (some options coming in an email Mon) Pls help spread the word!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Please wear RED Wed Oct 29, take a pic + post it with #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses #HfxCoLocal on any and all of your socials!

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Gr 6 music continue to enjoy Indigenous-written music. Yesterday we listened to Leela Gilday “Bella” + Tom Jackson’s “Lost Souls”

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Thank you to ➡️Brian Wong, MLA for Waverley-Fall River- Beaver Bank ➡️Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon, District 1 for donating toward the costs of our Craft Fair, it makes a big difference!

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

A few of our vendors at Friday’s Craft Fair - drop by Saturday 10am-2pm! Support local craftspeople, student entrepreneurs + the @gpvanier.bsky.social band program

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Don’t miss the GPVanier Band Program Craft Fair! Fri 6:30-8:30pm Sat 10am-2pm 50/50 profit, entrance fee + Canteen profits are going to volunteers’ Senior Band Trip to Charlottetown PEI 🚌 🎶

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

@gpvanier.bsky.social community: 1. Please join us at our 4th Annual Craft Fair! 2. Please invite others & share this poster widely:

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Today’s goal - plotting where all our vendors are going for our Craft Fair next weekend!! Fri 630-830pm Sat 10am - 2pm Hope to see you there! #MLABrianWong #CathyDeagleGammon #MPBraedenClark #FallRiverNS #Halifax #NovaScotia #Dartmouth

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

🎶If ya wanna get a grade, put your name on it! 🎶 😆😝🤓😎

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

We are so fortunate to have Hfx Regional Arts! Here is Mary Lee inspiring a gr7 French Horn student a lesson at lunch time 💕🎶

Mary Lee giving a horn workshop to a grade 7 student

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Listening to “My Unama’ki” (“My Cape Breton”) by Allison Bernard Memorial High School from Eskasoni, Cape Breton. We have been having terrific conversations + learning more about Mi’kmaq culture in gr 6 music. Great song: youtu.be/QfDtxhsS31A?...

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Shop local, support young musicians, and find the perfect handmade treasures at our Band Craft Fair! Dates + times below: @thelakernews.com

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Behind every student success story is a teacher who believed, guided, and encouraged. Halifax County Local honours all teachers this World Teachers’ Day. #WorldTeachersDay

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Teachers are at the heart of reconciliation — shaping how the next generation understands history, justice, and respect. Deedee Austin is a catalyst to educating my students about Residential Schools youtube.com/watch?v=1xx-...

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Buried Truth ( Official Video ) - DeeDee Austin

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Figured out how to do a drop-down menus in Google sheets to track band camp attendees! Woot! Woot! Thanks @dpeverill.bsky.social for the inspiration!

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Is there an inspiring conference calling your name? The Local can help fund the experience with our Local Conference Grant - up to $800. More info on our website

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Attn Vipers! @gpvanier.bsky.social students to have a unique opportunity to develop their leadership skills! Toastmasters Mr Idler + Ms Carter have volunteered to run a Youth Leadership Program at Vanier! It’s an 8-wk commitment Thursdays after school. Info + Application in music room

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Pink Shirt Day reminds us: kindness is stronger than cruelty, Inclusion is stronger than exclusion. #PinkShirtDay Let’s all wear pink tomorrow and have those great conversations with our students.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Happy Labour Day #NSTUmembers! Thank you to the #NSTUmembera who were able to rally in #Halifax today! @halifaxcitylocal.bsky.social @nsteachersunion.bsky.social #dartmouthlocal (More photos to follow)

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Hey #BandDirectors Do you perform jazz music with your Concert Bands/ Wind Ensembles? That’s the plan this year - young musicians love the genre + we get to improvise! Can’t wait to hear the melodies bandies create. New charts in pic #JazzMusic #MusicTeacher

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Final summer adventure in Charlottetown Went out for supper, stayed for the Irish Session! Then on to the @confederationcentre.com for #TellTaleHarbour with my Mum.

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Reconnected with my high school band director this morning 📕 Hugh Kennedy has had a profound impact on my musicianship, leadership, drive for excellence + more! #MusicMatters #BandDirector #SeeOneBeOne

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

➡️ “Feedback is fuel” ⬅️ @alexhormozi.bsky.social How else do we move forward?? Making this into a giant sign in my middle school band room - theme for this year! #OnPurposePodcast #JayShetty #Leadership #BandDirector #MiddleSchoolBand

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Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Joyeuse Fête nationale de l’Acadie! Une journée pour souligner la fierté, la culture et la vitalité du peuple acadien. Happy National Acadian Day! A day to honour the pride, culture, and vitality of the Acadian people.

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