Bentley Langlois, five, runs back to his family after he ran from their vehicle on the school grounds for the last day of school, without his presents for his teachers. The Howie Centre, who is moving on from primary, is excited to go camping this summer. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle contentStudents across Cape Breton were excited for Grading Day on June 30.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAt Mountainview Elementary school in Howie Centre, like many other schools across Nova Scotia, students brought presents for their teachers and grounds keepers as a thank you for the school year.Article contentArticle contentAfter getting their report cards, hundreds of student went to the Mayflower Mall for their annual grading day party.Article contentGeneral manager Greg Morrison said they’ve been hosting the grading day party so long he can’t remember how many years it has been.Article contentHe said they’ll have between 500-600 students attend the event which has activities outside and inside.Article content“It’s fun to do. It’s great,” said Morrison. “We love this time of year.”Article content Isla Barrett, 10, holds her presents for the two grounds teachers at Mountainview Elementary School as the Grade 5 student gets ready to head into the school for her last grading day since pre-primary. “They’ve been with me since pre-primary,,” she said. “They’re the best.” Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle content Eight-year-old Finlay Cheetham, front left, gets his teacher’s present from his mother Eleni Xidos as they walk to Mountainview Elementary School grading day morning. Behind them is his father Matthew Cheetham. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle content The Wambolt siblings walk across the road from their car to Mountainview Elementary School with their teacher’s gifts. In front are six-year-old Annie, left, and nine-year-old Sawyer. In the back are five year old twins Sadie, left, and Theo. /Cape Breton PostArticle content Krystal MacDonald, a parent of students at Mountainview Elementary School, crocheted these sunflowers for her children’s teachers for their end of year gift. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle content Wyatt Tomiczek, three, holds his head still as he gets a happy face painted on it at the Mayflower Mall. The toddler was at the grading day event with his parents and older sister who was shopping with her cousin. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle content On the left, helping students fill out ballots for giveaways at the Mayflower Mall grading day event are Cape Breton Football Club (CBFC) Capers Academy U18 AA players Anna Kaupp and Kiona Bonnell. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle content Lara Dalton, right, explains one of the games set up inside the Mayflower Mall to Mountain View students six-year-old Charlie Squires, left back, and his older brother Jack Squires, 8 (front). Dalton was one of the volunteers for the grading day party at the mall. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle content Six-year-old Mazie MacLean throws the football as her grandmother Laura MacDonald watches, after showing the Glace Bay girl how to throw it. “It’s nice to see something going on for the kids,” said MacDonald of Reserve Mines. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PoArticle content David Fowler, 14, takes a shot on net at the Eagle’s community booth, an activity set up in the Mayflower Mall parking lot for their grading day event. Finishing middle school at Oceanview Education Centre, the soon to be high school student said the best thing about Grade 8 was getting a 98 per cent in Social Students, which he attributes to his teacher. “Lisa Roach is a really good teacher,” Folwer said. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: School’s out for summer in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
