Recognition for a local school

I recently had the opportunity of reading the September 2008 edition of Today’s Parent magazine. Realizing that is not accessible to everyone I feel that I would like to comment on one of their feature articles entitled The 25 Top Schools in Canada.

Of the 25 schools listed (in no particular order) two were in Nova Scotia and I was not surprised in the least to read that one of the two was our very own Carleton School in Yarmouth County.

I have had the privilege of visiting Carleton School on many occasions and always consider it to be such a pleasure. The atmosphere is warm and safe and welcoming and provides an environment where children thrive.

The motto of the Tri-County Regional School Board is Students First. I believe that all our schools take this seriously and it is certainly evident at Carleton.

Congratulations to the principal Linda Gallagher, her wonderful teachers and support staff including their creative and innovative cook Heather Thorbahn and school secretary Tena Hurlburt, the custodial staff, the many parent volunteers who contribute so much of their time and effort, the School Advisory Council for their support and of course the students working together they have put Carleton on the map and brought it the recognition it deserves as one of the best schools in Canada.

Anne Moses,

South Ohio (Editor’s note: the letter writer is a member of the regional school board.)