Welcome to Fanning Education Centre/ Canso Academy (FEC/CA) - Home of the Seahawks!
Fanning Education Centre/Canso Academy (FEC/CA) is a vibrant school located in Hazel Hill, in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, just a few kilometers from the picturesque seaside village of Canso. Our students come from a variety of deep-rooted rural communities along the most easterly tip of “Canada’s Ocean Playground”.
Our school has approximately160 students from Pre-primary to Grade 12. As well, onsite, we have a brand new Daycare soon to be open. Our wonderful staff consists of 18 teaching staff (including one vice principal and one principal), approximately 16 support staff, and several regional staff members supporting our school.
Our school is the heart of our community. With tremendous support by local groups,
organizations and families, we are committed to advocating and supporting authentic and meaningful learning experiences for our students. We embrace, are responsive and committed to meeting the needs of our students, families, and their communities.
We encourage and depend on community members and volunteers to help with our school programming and operations (like universal food programs, coaching, extra-curricular, etc.). In turn, we regularly give back through student volunteer opportunities and activities for our citizens (like co-op programs, food bank initiatives, fundraisers, grandfriend visits, family events, open houses, etc.). We truly take care of each other.
At Fanning, all grade configurations, all curriculum, and all teachers are encouraged to instruct using a culturally responsive and universally designed approach, and to utilize
play-based and inquiry-based strategies, value real world experiences and promote
thinking. Our outdoor education facility, is regularly integrated in daily instruction. Being creative and play-based and inquiry-based, using authentic and natural learning
opportunities will help us meet diverse needs and curriculum outcomes. Our programming is inclusive of all learners at all times, with additional programming for small groups (intervention) and individuals. We work through and support our students through a multitiered system of supports.
Vision Statement
"Empowering students to become independent, productive, life-long learners while fostering confidence and well-being."
To our families and community partners, your continuing support is greatly appreciated. We look forward to creating wonderful learning experiences during the upcoming academic year!
As always, your input is important to us, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at anytime.
Crystal Richards, Principal
Amanda MacLean, Vice Principal