Celebrating Heritage in Our Schools

The Nova scotia Historic Places Initiative held a poster contest in April 2008, challenging grade three students throughout HRM to draw a historic place in their community and tell us why it was important to them. The entire grade 3 class at Bedford South Elementary entered the challenge and every single entry was terrific. Among the most popular entries, was the Moirs Ltd. Power House and the Old Bedford Fire Station.

To show our appreciation and to recognize the students' interest in local heritage, the NSHPI office organized a tour of the Nova Scotia Legislature. The students were awarded certificates of appreciation for their interest in heritage and for participating in the Great Heritage Poster Challenge.

Click 'Next' to view the students' art work and their visit to the Legislature.

 

Prince's Lodge, Submitted by Allison, Age 8

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Church, Submitted by Amanda, Age 9

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Amanda drew a church in her community that was important to her.

 

Old Bedford Fire Station, Submitted by Brennen, Age 8

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Moirs Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Chloe, Age 8

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The Dingle, Submitted by Taryn, Age 9

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Moirs Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Victoria, Age 9

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Three Churches at Mahone Bay, Submitted by Jade, Age 8

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Jade drew a very well-known Nova Scotian scene - the three churches at Mahone Bay which consist of (from right to left) Trinity United Church, St. John's Lutheran Church and St. James Anglican Church.

 

Moirs Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Ethan

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Ethan sent in a drawing of the old Moirs Ltd. Power House. Moirs Limited was founded as a bakery in 1816 by Benjamin Moir. In 1903 the bakery expanded to include the production of chocolate. A refining plant and wooden box mill were built at Bedford. The power plant was built in 1931 to drive the refinery and box mill.

 

Moir's Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Henry

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Old Bedford Fire Station, Submitted by Elizabeth

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Elizabeth drew the former Bedford Fire Station located on the busy Bedford Highway.

 

Moirs Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Julia, Age 8

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Moirs Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Laith, Age 8

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Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, Submitted by Marie, Age 8

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Moir's Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Mahmoud, Age 8

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Prince's Lodge, Submitted by Stephanie, Age 9

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Moirs Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Jayden, Age 8

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Jayden also drew the Moirs Ltd. Power House in Bedford, and the Moirs Mill Brook running beside it. The building is the last remaining part of the Moirs Ltd.

 

Moirs Ltd. Power House, Submitted by Liam, Age 9

 

Province House Tour - Legislative Chamber

Class seated in opposition members' seats of the Legislative Chamber.

 

Province House Tour - Legislative Chamber

Students testing out the speaker's chair.

 

Province House Tour - Legislative Library

Students learning about Joseph Howe's famous libel trial in the Legislative Library, which originally housed the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.

 

Province House Tour - Hollis Street Enterance

Students, parents and teacher seated on the front steps of Province House with their certificates of recognition.