The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, is congratulating K-12 students, educators and staff on the final day of classes of the 2024-25 school year and wishing everyone a safe and relaxing summer.

This year, students in the Newfoundland and Labrador public education system advanced their learning through participation in class projects, collaboration with their classmates, and participation in extracurricular activities. Students gained important skills and experiences through the public education system including opportunities to expand their knowledge and build personal connections.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development supported and implemented initiatives to assist students and youth this school year including:

• A new NLSchools Responsible Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices Policy to reduce the use of personal electronic devices, like cell phones, in schools.
• Introduction and expansion of Student Services Teaching Learning Assistants in the K-12 public education system to foster a more positive school environment.
• Support for community-based educational programming at Thrive and The Murphy Centre.
• Purchase of the Labrador magazine, Them Days, for placement in high schools throughout the province.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s school lunch programming continues to expand and currently offers the pay-what-you-can model to approximately 22,000 students in the province. Access to food supports students’ learning needs and fosters positive student outcomes.

Educators consistently find new and creative ways to give students an enriched school experience. This month, nine teachers were honoured through the annual Premier’s and Minister’s Teaching Awards, which recognize teaching excellence in the public education system for innovation and compassion in teaching.

High school transcripts will be released in the coming weeks and will be available through the PowerSchool portal. The 2025-26 school year will begin for students on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

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“As the summer season begins, I wish all students, educators and staff a safe and enjoyable break. Congratulations to all students on the completion of the academic year and best wishes to the graduating class of 2025. I extend a heartfelt thank you to our teachers and support staff who provide guidance to students every day. Enjoy time with family and friends as we look forward to a new school year in September.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development

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