Pictou Academy

Concordia Salus - Well Being Through Harmony

Welcome to the historic Pictou Academy and another school year. This year marks our 209th year as an educational institution in the province of Nova Scotia. Pictou Academy, founded in 1816 by Dr. Thomas McCulloch, is one of the oldest institutions for secondary education in Canada. Beginning as a Private Sectarian Institution, it has since become a public school within the Nova Scotia school system. The Academy has a long and illustrious history and many notable graduates.

Pictou Academy, a community rich in educational heritage, is committed to challenge each individual to reach their highest potential in academic and personal growth by providing a caring environment responsive to the needs of the learner.

Sept. 3 - First Day of School for Students

Sept. 7 - Labour Day - No classes

Sept. 9 - Meet & Greet, 6–7 p.m.

Sept. 17 - Last day to change courses

Sept. 18 - Terry Fox Walk

Sept. 25 - Professional Development Day - No classes

Sept. 29 - Picture Day

Sept. 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No classes

Oct. 1 - Treaty Day

Oct. 6 - Grade 7 Immunizations

Oct. 12 - Thanksgiving Day - No classes

Oct. 15 - Grade 7 Immunization Makeup Day

Oct. 23 - NSTU Conference Day - No classes

Nov. 4 - Take Your Kid to Work Day

Nov. 10 - Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day - No classes

Nov. 17 - Report Cards for Grades 9–12

Dec. 1 - Report Cards for Grades 7–8

Dec. 3 - Progress Conferences - Evening

Dec. 4 - Progress Conferences and Teacher Professional Practice - No classes

Dec. 18 - Last Day for Students Before Holiday Break

Dec. 21 - Teacher Professional Practice Day - No classes

Dec. 22–Jan. 1 - Holiday Break

Jan. 4 - First Day Back After Holiday Break

Jan. 26–29 - Summative Assessments for Grades 10–12

Feb. 1 - Assessment and Evaluation Day - No classes

Feb. 2 - Semester 2 Begins

Feb. 8 - Ramadan Begins

Feb. 10 - Report Cards for Grades 9–12

Feb. 15 - Nova Scotia Heritage Day - No classes

March 8–12 - Spring Break

March 10 - Ramadan Ends

March 22 - Report Cards for Grades 7–8

March 26 - Good Friday - No classes

March 29 - Easter Monday - No classes

Apr. 2 - High School Professional Development Day - No classes

Apr. 21 - Report Cards for Grades 9–12

Apr. 29 - Progress Conferences - Evening

Apr. 30 - Progress Conferences and Teacher Professional Practice - No classes

May 10 - Mi’kmaw Language Day

May 14 - Black Excellence Day

May 24 - Victoria Day - No classes

June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 22–25 - Summative Assessments for Grades 10–12

June 25 - Prom

June 28 - High School Assessment Day - No classes

June 29 - Assessment and Evaluation Day - No classes

June 30 - Last Day of School