SALISBURY — Hillary Shores’ seventh-grade science class at Sacred Heart School recently enjoyed three days of learning at the North Carolina coast. While there, they visited the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores for a “behind the scenes” tour.
Students learned how state biologists work to save turtles that nest along the shoreline. Their guide showed them the filtration system and explained how they help clean the Bogue Sound.
Students were able to look closely at an octopus, sea horses, sting rays, jellyfish and other aquatic wildlife. They even had the opportunity to watch sharks get fed.
On their second day, students participated in a five-hour ocean studies tour of Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout National Seashore.
There, they learned about the ecology and history of all the North Carolina barrier islands and lighthouses. They learned how hurricanes play a vital role in shaping and changing the islands, and were able to observe how Hurricane Florence changed the landscape – especially the pine trees.
Their final stop was Fort Macon before heading back home to Salisbury. The park superintendent gave them a history lesson about the fort and demonstrated how to load and shoot a musket.
They were able to explore the fort and understand the importance of Fort Macon during the 18th and 19th centuries when the North Carolina coast was in danger of being attacked.
— Robin Fisher
HENDERSONVILLE — Official groundbreaking has taken place! Thanks to the generous donations from school families, parish families and the community,
Immaculata School is excited to announce that construction of the long-awaited update to the school’s playground began June 3.
Dedicated to the memory of Immaculata’s former student, Malachi Siltzer, “Malachi’s Playground” will provide students with an updated, safe, fun and exciting environment to create and share new memories during their time at Immaculata. Fundraising has taken place over the past year and a half.
Many people have been involved in the process along the way. The school thanks each and every supporter for their contribution, big or small. Churchich Designs of Bluffton, S.C., is spearheading the work.
— Photo provided by Julie Wojcik