# new school year (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new school year. Page: Feed: --- ## [Government’s Groundwater Drilling Program Records Major Breakthrough in Saddlers](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/21/governments-groundwater-drilling-program-records-major-breakthrough-in-saddlers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governments-groundwater-drilling-program-records-major-breakthrough-in-saddlers) _2026-08-21 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 21, 2026 (PMO) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to strengthen the island’s water security, following the successful drilling of a new groundwater well in Saddlers that has produced highly promising results. The Saddlers well is the first to be drilled \[…\] ## [SKN Medicinal Cannabis Authority Advances Traditional Cultivator Programme with Specialized Training](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/20/skn-medicinal-cannabis-authority-advances-traditional-cultivator-programme-with-specialized-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skn-medicinal-cannabis-authority-advances-traditional-cultivator-programme-with-specialized-training) _2026-08-20 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ The post SKN Medicinal Cannabis Authority Advances Traditional Cultivator Programme with Specialized Training appeared first on SKNIS. ## [Government Continues Cost-of-Living Support with Electricity and Water Reconnection Measures](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/20/government-continues-cost-of-living-support-with-electricity-and-water-reconnection-measures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=government-continues-cost-of-living-support-with-electricity-and-water-reconnection-measures) _2026-08-20 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 20, 2026 (PMO) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is once again providing practical relief to households facing challenges with outstanding electricity and water accounts, building on the successful utility reconnection assistance introduced as part of the Independence 40 Reset. \[…\] ## [Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the UN Welcomes Attorney General and Deputy Comptroller Following Key Tax Negotiations](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/20/permanent-mission-of-st-kitts-and-nevis-to-the-un-welcomes-attorney-general-and-deputy-comptroller-following-key-tax-negotiations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=permanent-mission-of-st-kitts-and-nevis-to-the-un-welcomes-attorney-general-and-deputy-comptroller-following-key-tax-negotiations) _2026-08-20 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ PRESS RELEASE – 067 – Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the UN Welcomes Attorney General and Deputy ComptrollerDownload The post Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the UN Welcomes Attorney General and Deputy Comptroller Following Key Tax Negotiations appeared first on SKNIS. ## [Summer Camps to introduce the Sustainable Island State Agenda held in Taiwan](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/19/summer-camps-to-introduce-the-sustainable-island-state-agenda-held-in-taiwan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-camps-to-introduce-the-sustainable-island-state-agenda-held-in-taiwan) _2026-08-19 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), August 17, 2026 (Embassy of Saint Christopher(Saint Kitts) and Nevis) – The Embassy of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis to theRepublic of China (Taiwan) successfully hosted two summer camps, from August 5th-7that Ger-Jyh Senior High School and from August 10th-14th at Nanshan High School,engaging students in activities that highlighted \[…\] ## [Fall library AMA](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/fall-library-ama) _2026-08-19 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Answering your questions for a new school year ## [Back-to-School Voucher Brings Timely Relief and Greater Peace of Mind to Families Ahead of New School Year](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/19/back-to-school-voucher-brings-timely-relief-and-greater-peace-of-mind-to-families-ahead-of-new-school-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-school-voucher-brings-timely-relief-and-greater-peace-of-mind-to-families-ahead-of-new-school-year) _2026-08-19 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 19th 2026 (PMO) – For parents across St. Kitts and Nevis, the weeks leading into a new school year often come with excitement for their children, but also the financial responsibility of purchasing uniforms, shoes, books, stationery and other essential supplies. This year, thousands of families are preparing for the 2026–2027 academic \[…\] ## [Four Kittitian Cricketers Selected For CWI Under-19 Women’s High Performance Camp Ahead of 2027 World Cup](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/19/four-kittitian-cricketers-selected-for-cwi-under-19-womens-high-performance-camp-ahead-of-2027-world-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-kittitian-cricketers-selected-for-cwi-under-19-womens-high-performance-camp-ahead-of-2027-world-cup) _2026-08-19 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18, 2026 (PMO) – St. Kitts and Nevis is celebrating another significant achievement in youth sport, with four young Kittitian cricketers selected by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for an elite High-Performance Camp as preparations intensify for the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Zara Skerritt, Aaliyah Weekes, Leanga Warner and C’Quinya \[…\] ## [Saint Kitts and Nevis Debuts at I Am Caribbeing Open Streets in Little Caribbean](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/19/saint-kitts-and-nevis-debuts-at-i-am-caribbeing-open-streets-in-little-caribbean/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saint-kitts-and-nevis-debuts-at-i-am-caribbeing-open-streets-in-little-caribbean) _2026-08-19 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ The post Saint Kitts and Nevis Debuts at I Am Caribbeing Open Streets in Little Caribbean appeared first on SKNIS. ## [Drew- Led Government Continues Practical Interventions to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures on Families](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/18/drew-led-government-continues-practical-interventions-to-ease-cost-of-living-pressures-on-families/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drew-led-government-continues-practical-interventions-to-ease-cost-of-living-pressures-on-families) _2026-08-18 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18th 2026 (PMO) – As persistent inflation, elevated prices and wider global economic uncertainty continue to place pressure on households across the Caribbean and beyond, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is maintaining a proactive approach to protecting families and strengthening their ability to withstand external economic shocks. The recently launched \[…\] ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eXLG4L1D3yCL) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [UNFPA Note Verbale – Recruitment of Director, Independent Evaluation Office (Job Vacancy)](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/18/unfpa-note-verbale-recruitment-of-director-independent-evaluation-office-job-vacancy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unfpa-note-verbale-recruitment-of-director-independent-evaluation-office-job-vacancy) _2026-08-18 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ NV\_PermanentMissions\_IEOAug26Download The post UNFPA Note Verbale – Recruitment of Director, Independent Evaluation Office (Job Vacancy) appeared first on SKNIS. ## [Remembering Tomie DePaola](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/remembering-tomie-depaola) _2026-08-18 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ This is a rebroadcast of a conversation with the late Tomie DePaola that originally aired on this podcast on November 27, 2018. ## [Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Jego Armstrong Announced as Featured Lecturer for 28 th PrimeMinister’s Independence Lecture Series](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/17/emmy-award-winning-journalist-jego-armstrong-announced-as-featured-lecturer-for-28-th-primeministers-independence-lecture-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emmy-award-winning-journalist-jego-armstrong-announced-as-featured-lecturer-for-28-th-primeministers-independence-lecture-series) _2026-08-17 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts; 17 th August 2026 – From the classrooms of Epworth/Maurice HillierMemorial Junior School to some of the world’s most influential newsrooms, Mr Jego Armstrong’sremarkable journey has been defined by curiosity, courage and an enduring connection to the landof his birth. This year, the proud son of Newtown returns home as the featured \[…\] ## [Government Launches 2026 Back-to-School Voucher for Every Eligible Child as Cost-of-Living Support Continues](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/17/government-launches-2026-back-to-school-voucher-for-every-eligible-child-as-cost-of-living-support-continues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=government-launches-2026-back-to-school-voucher-for-every-eligible-child-as-cost-of-living-support-continues) _2026-08-17 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 17, 2026 (PMO) – As families across St. Kitts and Nevis preparefor the start of a new academic year, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is again moving toease the financial pressures on households with the launch of its 2026 Back-to-School VoucherProgramme, providing EC$250 for every eligible child enrolled in \[…\] ## [Call for questions: fall library AMA](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/call-for-questions-fall-library-ama) _2026-08-17 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ What are you wondering // how can I help? ## [NATIONAL DIGITAL HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOYED AT JNF GENERAL HOSPITAL](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/14/national-digital-health-information-system-successfully-deployed-at-jnf-general-hospital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-digital-health-information-system-successfully-deployed-at-jnf-general-hospital) _2026-08-14 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 14, 2026 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health has successfully deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the Federation’s efforts to modernise healthcare delivery and create a more efficient, integrated, and patient-centred health system. The achievement was… ## [SCHOOL BUS FLEET STRENGTHENED AHEAD OF NEW ACADEMIC YEAR](https://skncgtoronto.gov.kn/2026/08/13/school-bus-fleet-strengthened-ahead-of-new-academic-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=school-bus-fleet-strengthened-ahead-of-new-academic-year) _2026-08-13 · SKN Consulate in Toronto_ Basseterre, St. Kitts, Thursday, August 13, 2026: When students return to school on Sept. 07, they will do so with a much improved fleet of school buses, as the Ministry of Education continues its efforts to enhance transportation services for students across St. Kitts. A major development ahead of the new school year is the \[…\] ## [Remembering Jane Yolen](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/remembering-jane-yolen) _2026-08-11 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ This is a rebroadcast of a conversation with the late Jane Yolen that originally aired on this podcast on June 26, 2017. ## [5 picture books for a new school year](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/5-picture-books-for-a-new-school) _2026-08-09 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Not your average back-to-school books ## [Trust What We’re Making Together with Juana Martinez-Neal and Molly Idle](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/trust-what-we-re-making-together-with-juana-martinez-neal-and-molly-idle) _2026-08-04 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ Juana Martinez-Neal and Molly Idle, authors and illustrators of Off the Wall: Making Stuff Together (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Qax2MlqolVSl) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [HERE'S AN ICEBREAKER NOW TELL ME YOUR WHY](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/heres-an-icebreaker-now-tell-me-your) _2026-08-02 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 3 tips for navigating back-to-school dread ## [There’s Nothing Like a Book with Nancy Paulsen](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/there-s-nothing-like-a-book-with-nancy-paulsen) _2026-07-28 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ Nancy Paulsen, president and publisher at Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers/Penguin Random House, joins Matthew to talk about devote most of your time to the work of bringing books into the world. ## [Chrissie Writes, Vol. 42](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/chrissie-writes-vol-42) _2026-07-26 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 8 books for kids you should know about this month ## [A Muppets Sensibility with John Patrick Green](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/a-muppets-sensibility-with-john-patrick-green) _2026-07-21 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ John Patrick Green, cartoonist of Weather or Not (First Second), joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again. ## [14 read-alouds worth repeating](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/14-read-alouds-worth-repeating) _2026-07-19 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Backlist picture books I reach for again and again ## [The Best We Can Possibly Be with Sophie Blackall](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/the-best-we-can-possibly-be-with-sophie-blackall) _2026-07-14 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ Sophie Blackall, author of Story Rug (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Phoebe Wahl, joins Matthew to talk about being bound together in community through listening and making things with our hands. ## [My favorite read-alouds of the 25-26 school year](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/my-favorite-read-alouds-of-the-25) _2026-07-12 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Plus links to 100+ read-aloud ideas ## [Do It Together with Julie Fiveash](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/do-it-together-with-julie-fiveash) _2026-07-07 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ Julie Fiveash, cartoonist of The Froggy Library: Welcome to Soggy Stump (Levine Querido), with colors by Jess Lome, joins Matthew to talk about getting over the challenge of a new project pretending that you know enough about what you’re doing. ## [Reading raves (grown-up reading edition)](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/reading-raves-grown-up-reading-edition-4e8) _2026-07-05 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 8 books I loved in May and June ## [A Gut Feeling with Jennifer Rofé](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/a-gut-feeling-with-jennifer-rof%C3%A9) _2026-06-30 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ Jennifer Rofé, senior agent with the Andrew Brown Literary Agency, joins Matthew to talk about growing together and following that gut feeling. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mJWHJ6LrrNCM) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Chrissie Writes, Vol. 41](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/chrissie-writes-vol-41) _2026-06-28 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 5 books for kids you should know about this month ## [Read Alouds Ranked - No. 15](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/read-alouds-ranked-no-15) _2026-06-26 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Ranking 28 books I read aloud this spring and why they worked (or didn't) ## [Listen Back: Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Seghal share Festival of Colors](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/listen-back-kabir-sehgal-and-surishtha-seghal-share-festival-of-colors) _2026-06-25 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Seghal are the authors of Festival of Colors, a new picture book celebrating Holi, the traditional Hindu spring festival. In this conversation Kabir and Sue talk about the celebration as a representation of true Indian culture. They share the harmony and respect for others that's at the heart of Holi and Kabir and Sue lift up the colors as the star character of the… ## [Discovering Myself and Uncovering Our History with Andrew W. Shaffer](https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/discovering-myself-and-uncovering-our-history-with-andrew-w-shaffer) _2026-06-23 · Matthew C. Winner · Matthew C. Winner_ Andrew Shaffer, author of What Kind of Queen?: A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria (Harry N. Abrams), co-authored with Kyle Casey Chu and illustrated by Cindy Lozito, joins Matthew to talk about focusing the script when there’s so much content to cover.