Dear Families,
Happy Spring! Thank you for reviewing this week’s announcements from Baccalieu Collegiate. Please take a moment to go through the updates for important reminders, upcoming events, and helpful school information.
Updates and Important Information
- EF Trip Meeting
For the parents/guardians of students going on the EF tour to Switzerland and Italy, there is a meeting on Monday, March 23rd, at 6pm at the school. - Lion's Club Zone Speak Out
Addison Rice and Mya Noonan represented Baccalieu Collegiate last week at the Lions Club Zone Speak Out, and both did an outstanding job! A special congratulations to Addison, who placed first and will now advance to the District Speak Out in Gander this April. - Grade 9 Girls Spring Showdown Volleyball Tournament
Congratulations to the Grade 9 girls’ volleyball team on an outstanding performance at this weekend’s Spring Showdown, earning the silver medal! Your teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship were evident throughout the tournament. - Junior Boys Basketball Games
The junior boys' basketball team competed this weekend and represented Baccalieu Collegiate with great effort and sportsmanship. The team showed strong teamwork and determination throughout their games. Well done to all players for their hard work and commitment on the court! - Attendance
Students are expected to attend school, even on partial days, as classes will continue as scheduled. Classes are critical opportunities for learning, and students should take full advantage of them. In cases of absence, it is the student’s responsibility to connect with their teacher and stay up to date with any missed work. - School Development Surveys
Please take a couple of minutes to complete the school development survey below. It helps us to know what we're doing well and where we can improve.
School Development Survey (specific to parents/guardians)
Survey Invitation Letter - 25th Anniversary Committee
September 2027 will mark the 25th anniversary of Baccalieu Collegiate’s opening! We are planning to celebrate this milestone and would welcome members of the school community who are interested in helping plan and organize the event. If you would like to be involved, please email baccalieucoll@nlesd.ca - Parking at School
Please do not park in the wheelchair spaces right in front of the building unless you have a vehicle permit to do so. We want to ensure that visitors who require that parking have access to it. Thank you. - How to use Rycor for Fees and Forms
Some families may be unfamiliar with or unsure about using Rycor. Please note that mandating its use is an NLSchools decision, not a school-level decision: “Effective November 1, 2025, the use of Rycor Online Payment System is mandatory for the collection of all School Generated Funds.” (Rycor Usage Protocol - NLSchools, 2025)
To help, I’ve created a short Google Slideshow that shows how to access Rycor and locate school forms and fees: Rycor Slideshow. If you need assistance, please contact the school. - Prepared for Class
Students are expected to come to class prepared each day with all required materials, including pencils, notebooks, and their Chromebook. Chromebooks should be charged, and students should have their chargers with them. - Tutoring for Tuition
Tutoring for Tuition is now available. If you feel your child would benefit from extra academic support, please reach out to Mrs. Reid or Mrs. Slade to get started. We’re happy to help students build confidence and strengthen their learning. - Extra Curricular Schedule
Baccalieu Collegiate offers extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, tutoring/study hall, DND, and more! - Absence / Sign-In / Sign-Out (Family)
Attendance is critical for academic and social success, as it ensures that students are actively engaged and able to fully benefit from the educational opportunities we provide. Please make sure that you sign your child in and out when arriving late or leaving early. - Kids Eat Smart Breakfast Program
We are looking for additional volunteers for our KES Breakfast Program. Anyone interested, please contact Ms. LeShane at marleneleshane@nlschools.ca. - Star Creations - BCP Apparel
Show your Baccalieu pride with school clothing/gear from Star Creations! Order online through the link on our school website under BCP Merchandise. - 295 Baccalieu Sea Cadets
The 295 Baccalieu Sea Cadets would love to welcome new members! Cadets meet every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the school. It’s a great opportunity for youth to build skills, make friends, and get involved in their community. - Code of Conduct
This year, we have introduced an updated Code of Conduct. Please make sure you review this with your child(ren): Code of Conduct - School Allergies
Please be aware that certain foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies. We have students who may require an EpiPen if exposed to the listed allergens. There are also people at the school with scent allergies, so please be mindful of this. - Cannabis and Smoke Free Policy
Please note Baccalieu Collegiate and the District support a Tobacco, Cannabis, Smoke and Smokeless Free Policy. This policy also prohibits clothing that promotes these products. District Policy Document - Doorways
Doorways School Counselling Program is back at Baccalieu Collegiate. They visit every Wednesday. Please see their letter, which discusses the consent to treatment for counsellors. School DoorWays Program Letter - Baccalieu Collegiate Updates Submission
If there's something that you'd like to share with the Baccalieu Collegiate community, please fill out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/AtpYuUWFRPQiHdnTA
Check the Calendar
Check the Calendar (www.baccalieucollegiate.ca) for future updates.
