South Shore Regional Centre for Education
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (51³Ô¹Ï) serves the more than 59,000 (according to the 2021 census) residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, Nova Scotia. In 2025, the 51³Ô¹Ï provided English-language education to approximately 6,800 students in grades pre-primary to 12, including international students, in 23 schools in the Region.
51³Ô¹Ï is comprised of eleven elementary schools, four elementary/middle schools, two middle level schools, two junior/senior high schools, three high schools, and one elementary/junior/senior high school. The 51³Ô¹Ï also operates two adult high schools, various alternate programs, and Verge House, a community based educational transition program for students aged 18-21 who have individual program plans.
51³Ô¹Ï’s mission is to provide our students with a learning environment that engages and inspires them to reach their full potential.
Regional and school-based staff manage our school system to provide education programs and services to all students, including transportation.
Annual Business Plan
Regional Student Success Plan
Long Range Outlook
The Long Range Outlook provides information on current and developing circumstances in schools.
Capital Projects
The current list of 51³Ô¹Ï Capital Projects
Class Cap Reports
Class Cap Reports
Financial Information
Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines
Regional Executive Director Monthly Reports
Early Development Instrument
A snapshot of children’s developmental health at school entry. 51³Ô¹Ï's Summary Report for 22/23 school year.
Joint Accessibility Plan
This plan outlines Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education & Conseil scolaire acadien provincial's commitment to provide accessible learning and teaching experiences for all, in every aspect of education.