School and Bus Cancellations for Some Cape Breton Students on Wednesday
High winds and power outages have disrupted the school day for several students in Cape Breton.
Bus Cancellations and Early Dismissals
- The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) announced some school buses are cancelled due to windy conditions.
- St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy will have an early dismissal because of a power outage, with students starting to leave at 9:45 a.m.
- At NDA School, morning bus transportation is cancelled due to high winds. The school remains open, but bus students must find alternative transportation or stay home.
- School officials at NDA will update families later about afternoon bus services.
School Closures and Power Outages
- Beau-Port School, operated by CSAP, is closed Wednesday due to a local power outage.
- NSCC Strait Area Campus cancelled classes due to an overnight power outage, with power expected to be restored by 2:00 p.m.
- The Wagmatcook Learning Centre will remain open despite the outages.
“Students will begin dismissing at 9:45 a.m.” – SRCE statement on St. Mary’s Academy early dismissal
School management is monitoring conditions and will provide updates as the day progresses.
Summary: Severe weather and power outages are causing bus cancellations, early dismissals, and closures in Cape Breton schools, with some institutions remaining open while others adjust schedules accordingly.