Recent Articles
Final Exam Schedule Grades 7-12
The final exam schedule is available for students in Grades 7-12. These exams include School, District (Labrador School Board) and Provincial (Public) exams. All exams will be written at the school with the exception of the Provincial Public exams which... (read more)
Bullying Prevention Program Kick-off
EGLS has officially launched it's new bullying prevention program. With three days of activities at our school and in the community the Olweus bullying prevention Program was officially launched. Students, teachers, parents and community members... (read more)
EGLS Times - April/May Edition now available
Click HERE to see an electronic copy of Volume 4 of the school newspaper, EGLS Times. Thanks to Mrs. Hunt and the newspaper staff for working so hard to put this together. (read more)
Students travelling on EFTours
Two groups of high school students are on their way to Europe as part of two different EFTours. Teacher chaperones accompanying the students are Mrs. Hunt and Mr. Holmes. One group of students are on their way to Vimy Ridge, France to participate in the... (read more)
EGLS Times - January/February Edition now available
Click HERE to see an electronic copy of Volume 3 of the school newspaper, EGLS Times. Thanks to Mrs. Hunt and the newspaper staff for working so hard to put this together. (read more)
Top Your Total Recycling Contest
For the month of March, MMSB is challenging EGLS to recycle more containers than ever before. We've been asked one simple question - can we Top Our Total? The goal is to surpass the average number of beverage containers collected monthly by... (read more)
Grade 8 French Volunteers
During their "Faisons une différence" unit, the students of the grade 8 French class each chose a volunteer activity to not only participate in, but to then present. "Faisons une différence" means "Making a differen... (read more)
Record Number of Students Achieve Honours Status
Recently, students in grades 7-12 completed their midyear exams in their core subject areas. Overall, students perfomed very well on their exams, which is a testament to the hard work they have been putting into their studies. This is also a reflection... (read more)
Parent/Teacher Interviews Grade 7-12
Parent/Teacher interviews are scheduled for Wednesday evening Feb 8 from 7-9 p.m. These interviews are for parents of Grade 7-12 students. If you have not been requested to see a teacher(s) and wish to do so, please call and schedule an appointment or d... (read more)
School Closed Friday, Jan 27th
There will be no school for students on Friday, January 27th, due to teachers being involved in a workshop on the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program(OBPP). School will resume at the regular time on Monday, January 30th. Enjoy your long weekend s... (read more)
Primary Swimming - New Times
Due to the increased numbers of students in Grades 1-3, we have split up the primary group for swimming. Grade 3 class will remain with their usual times on Days 1 & 8, period five. Grades 1 and 2 will now have swimming on Days 5 &1... (read more)
School Closed for Students on Monday, Jan 16th
Teachers will be involved in a Curriculum Planning Day on Monday, January 16th. There will be no classes for Grades K-12 students on this day. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday morning, January 17th. (read more)
Midterm Exam Schedule Grades 7-12
Students in Grades 7-12 will be writing their mid-year exams starting on Thursday, January 19th and concluding at lunchtime on Wednesday, January 25th. Students in grades 7-12 are only expected at school when they have a scheduled examination. Examinati... (read more)
EGLS Times - December Edition now available
Click HERE to see an electronic copy of Volume 2 of the new school newpaper, EGLS Times. Thanks to Mrs. Hunt and the newspaper staff for working so hard to put this together. (read more)
Bullying Prevention Program at EGLS
This school year EGLS is in the midst of implementing a new bullying prevention program. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP), developed by Dan Olweus, Ph.D., of Norway, is considered to be the most researched and best-known bullying pre... (read more)
Student Timetables on School Website
On a request from a parent on our school council, we have uploaded all of the student timetables for each of the grades K-9 as well as the various courses we offer in senior high school. If you are interested in knowing when your child may have... (read more)
School Closed for Monday, December 12th
EGLS will remained closed for the remainder of today, Monday December 12th. This closure is due to construction happening near one of our fire exits. We expect that we will be opening school tomorrow morning at the usual time. We apologize for any... (read more)
June 2011 Student Achievement Results Released
The results from various external assessments completed last school year (2010-2011) have been compiled and are available for viewing. If you have any questions or wish to pass along any comments, please contact the school. Click HERE to s... (read more)
Introducing EGLS Times - The School Newspaper
Mrs. Hunt and a group of high school students have revived our school newpaper. Congratulations and thanks to them for getting this going again here at EGLS. Click HERE to view an electronic copy of the first edition of the new EGLS Times... (read more)
Junior High Students Shine at Skills Canada Competition
Two of our Junior High Students recently took part in the 9th annual Intermediate Skills Canada Competition held at Mount Pearl Intermediate School on Saturday, November 26. Students Robyn Follett and Courtney Stamp, along with teacher Mrs. Sandra Lane,... (read more)
Roots Of Empathy Starts Up Again
Our Roots of Empathy(ROE) program has begun for a new year. Baby Addison Brophy is our ROE baby this year. Addison and her Mom will be working with our Grade 4 class throughout the school year, in cooperation with Mrs. Valerie Hickey, our ROE Instructor... (read more)
Remembrance Day Assembly at EGLS
For the past number of years, we have had a special Remembrance Day assembly for the EGLS community. We are continuing that tradition this year. Our assembly will be held in our Theatre beginning at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 10th. Our Student Counc... (read more)
Grade 6 Student Wins Essay Contest
Grade 6 student, Taylor Keefe, has won an essay contest as part of Good Governance Week, celebrated Oct 10-14. The Office of the Citizens' Representative sponsored this 3rd annual contest for all Grade Six Social Studies students in the Province. A... (read more)
SOS Children's Safety Magazine
For the past year or so, EGLS has been advertising and receiving copies of the SOS Children's Safety Magazine. This magazine is distributed to all families once it arrives here at the school. Another magazine is due out this fall, so look... (read more)
