Antigonish County Recreation in partnership with the Strait Regional School Board (SRSB) manages community use of two local schools:

• Saint Andrew Junior School (SAJS), Appleseed Drive
• East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy (EAECA), Monastery

All evening and weekend activities are booked and coordinated through Antigonish County Recreation staff (see Booking Procedures and Booking Contacts below). Monthly schedules of community use are created and sent to school staff and community users. They are updated as needed. You can view the community use schedules by clicking on the links below.

Please note, two schedules for SAJS are posted: one for use of the gymnasium only, the second for all other rooms in the school. Revision dates are written at the top of each schedule.

COMMUNITY USE SCHEDULES:

Saint Andrew Junior School (SAJS)

SAJS Gymnasium: [Current Month]     [Next Month]    

SAJS Other Rooms: [Current Month]     [Next Month]    

East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy (EAECA)

EAECA All Rooms: [Current Month]     [Next Month]    

BOOKING PROCEDURES:

If you wish to book use of either school, contact the appropriate County Recreation employee as listed below. Please note, fees are charged depending on the type of group and event, and whether a janitor is required.

Do not send fees or forms until you have contacted the Recreation Department to determine if your event can be held at either facility and which fees will be charged.

Administration Fees:
Charged to all groups regardless of their nature: not for profit, businesses, private groups, etc. Fees are due at time of booking and payable to Antigonish County Recreation. The monthly fees are the same whether you use the school once a month or several times a month.

$50.00     For one time events only.
$30.00     Price per month for regular, continuous use of classrooms, labs, library, etc.
$50.00     Price per month for regular, continuous use of gymnasium, multi purpose room or cafeteria.

Rental Fees:
Charged only to organizations/individuals that do not fit under the category of "not for profit" - such as businesses, governments, private, etc. Groups submitting rental fees are also charged the administration fee. Fees are due at the time of booking and payable to Antigonish County Recreation. As part of the management partnership, the Recreation Department collects the fees on behalf of the SRSB and remits them to the Board regularly.

The rental fees are set by the Strait Regional School Board. Click here to view rates.

Janitorial Fees:
Charged for events that occur outside of normal janitorial hours (weekends or late evenings), and/or events that require set-up, clean-up etc. Groups will be invoiced for the janitorial fees after the event has occurred in most circumstances. Fees are payable to Antigonish County Recreation. As part of the management partnership, the Recreation Department collects the fees on behalf of the SRSB and remits them to the Board regularly.

$18.00/hour     Based on a 2 hour minimum call-in.

FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE/GROUPS BOOKING/USING SCHOOLS:

SRSB Booking Application Form - SAJS

SRSB Booking Application Form - EAECA

School User Agreement

Information for School Users - Booking Process

After Hours Use of School - Fire Safety Plan

Fire Safety Plan Checklist

BOOKING CONTACTS:

For events to be held at Saint Andrew Junior School and East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy, contact:

Shirlyn Aker, Community Education Coordinator
Antigonish County Recreation
285 Beech Hill Road
RR 6 STN MAIN
ANTIGONISH NS  B2G 0B4

Phone:    (902) 863-0316
Fax:       (902) 863-5751
Email:    shirlyn.aker@strait.ednet.ns.ca

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