Nova Scotia Curriculum English Programs, French Second Language, French First Language Nova Scotia’s curriculum is being renewed and modernized to ensure our students have the skills and competencies to be successful in a rapidly changing world. Designing renewed curricula with the Essential Graduation Competencies ensures that we are preparing our students for the future with curriculum that is inclusive, student-centred, and flexible while maintaining a focus on literacy and numeracy. For more information on the renewed curricula, please see this short video. Renewed curriculum provides greater flexibility for teachers, while allowing space to support learner engagement and well-being as students develop their skills and explore their passions and interests. The Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is committed to ensuring high-quality, responsive, inclusive, and equitable education to support the well-being and achievement of every student. The Public School Program site provides direct links to policies, programs, and supporting documents that outline the province’s commitment to supporting student-centred learning environments that ensure the next generation of young Nova Scotians are equipped with the essential skills and competences required to meet the ever-changing demands of our global society. Parent/Family Information For more information on resources available Teacher Information For more information on resources available to teachers Focus on What's New Last updated October 8, 2025 African Heritage Month 2026: The 2026 theme for African Heritage Month is: “Strength in Unity – Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress.” The theme reflects the strength that grows when communities come together with shared purpose. It honours the progress made through solidarity and the power of unity to create lasting change. This year’s theme also highlights the importance of intergenerational connection. Elders, as knowledge keepers and leaders, carry the stories that help us understand where we come from. Youth bring new energy and vision to carry that legacy forward. Together, they show us that unity is not only our history. It’s our way forward. Here are just some of the learning resources available to students in the province: Social Studies 7: Learning Resource Social Studies 8: Learning Resource Canadian Contemporary Studies 11: Learning Resource African Nova Scotian Biographical Profiles Celebrating African Nova Scotian Authors Celebrate African Heritage Month 2026 Poster Heritage Day Nomination Campaign – Grades 3-9 Students are invited to submit nominations for future Heritage Day Honourees—individually, in small groups, or as a class. Nominate a person, place, or event, tell us why they are significant and deserving of this honour. Please find the NS Heritage Day: Teacher Handbook(francais). This activity aligns well with a number of curriculum outcomes; connections are made in the teacher handbook. The deadline for submission is May 15th, 2026. Check out the NS Heritage Day website to learn more. For questions, please contact HeritageDay@novascotia.ca. Pour des informations en français cliquez ici