Harkins Middle School (HMS) will be holding their 2013 Heritage Fair on Thursday, April 25th.  This event provides a cross curricular opportunity for our entire school to learn more about our communities i.e. local, provincial, national.  As many as 26 student projects will be on display for viewing by judges, school staff, students, and participants’ families.  Judging will take place from ... 9am to 12noon followed by viewing of projects from 1pm to 2:50pm.  HMS is pleased to announce that we have a very special guest for our 2013 Heritage Fair.  Mr. “Woodchuck” Bernard, WoodChuck Woodcarving Bouctouche Baie , NB, will showcase his many incredible Acadian carvings and answer questions regarding his teaching and work. Joining Woodchuck will be several HMS students who, along with all grade 8 Orange Team students, attended a full day woodcarving workshop with Woodchuck.   These students will answer questions regarding the many HMS students’ woodcarvings that will be on display. Additionally, there will be a large gallery of paintings completed by the HMS Orange Team students during a series of workshops taught by Ms. Daphne Colpaugh, Miramichi artist and President of Miramichi Art Core.   HMS Heritage Fair finalists will be announced on the afternoon of April 25th.  These students will then represent HMS in a Regional Heritage Fair being held in May 1st, 2013 at Superior Middle School in Bathurst.  Transportation to the Bathurst will be provided by Anglophone North School District for district participants.For additional information regarding the HMS 2013 Heritage Fair, please contact Mrs. J. Mitchell at 627- 4088, or email jennifer.mitchell@nbed.nb.ca.