Dear Families,
Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter break. Along with classroom instruction, we have many important and positive events taking place this and next week - take care and pace yourselves. Please see the following important updates. Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email.
Updates and Important Information
COVID-19 Restrictions in Schools: Please note (Memo: NLESD), as per the CMO and NLESD, schools will continue to mandate mask wearing up until the end of Easter Break both on the bus and in school. At which time, further decisions will be made. While we understand youth (and adults) are entering yet another confusing and tiresome period of time where the outside world says it's okay not to wear a mask and schools are saying it isn't - let's focus on the research/facts. For example, looking at one of the largest studies: "A huge National Institute of Health (USA) study involving 1.1 million students found that schools with masking mandates during the Delta surge had ~72% fewer cases of in-school transmission." The view of this research is not to say masks are full proof, but a clear indicator that they serve a proficient tool (and the only tool that we have) to help everyone ease into a world without restrictions (for now). While we're all tired, it's important we empathize with the whole public, and not just our specific cohort. It is important to support our children's empathy, understanding, and perseverance. Holdfast. Wearing masks in schools far outweighs the risks this virus has on us.
1) Sr. Boys Ball Hockey: Best of luck to our Sr. Boys Ball Hockey Team who compete in Regional Qualifiers Tuesday, April 26th 2022.
3) U-Turn Presentation: U-Turn will be delivering presentations to our students with respect to drugs and addictions this Wednesday, April 27th 2022 during.
4) Baccalieu Idol: Who will be our next Baccalieu Idol? Baccalieu Idol will be going ahead on Thursday, April 28th 2022!
5) BCP Drama Troupe: Baccalieu Collegiate Drama Troupe will be travelling to Carbonear Theatre this Friday, April 29th 2022 for the day as part of a modified Drama Festival Event.
6) Graduation 2020-21: A reminder, Baccalieu Collegiate will be celebrating our 2020-21 Graduates Cap and Gown & Awards Ceremony Friday, April 29th 2022 at 7:00pm.
7) PISA: Please note that our school has been selected to participate in PISA. For more information please see the brochure attached. This assessment will take place May 2nd 2022. All of our Grade 10 students will write the international assessment. There is no preparation needed on their part, however it is important that all students try their best and show the PISA assessment what they got.
8) Sexting: RCMP will be presenting information to our students with respect to sexting on Tuesday, May 3rd 2022.
9) Close Out: On Monday, May 9th 2022 Baccalieu School will be shut down for Professional Learning/School Development Day.
10) COVID Testing Protocols Reminder: Please review the following memo regarding new testing protocols. CMOH Memo - Changes to School Rapid Testing Program.pdf, Rapid Testing Program for Students and Staff at Schools.pdf. The following is a youtube link on using rapid test: https://www.youtube.com/
11) Close Contact Reminder: Please see the UPDATED Covid-19 Close Contact Flow Chart. My apologies, the last update was not the most current. This updated flow chart can also be found on our website under "Resources".
12) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further updates.
Good News Report (In no particular order)
- Boys Basketball: Congrats to our BCP Boys Basketball team for winning the 1st Annual Bring Back the Bay Sr. Boys Basketball Tournament held at Roncalli. The team went 5-0 undefeated in tournament play!
- Girls Volleyball: Congrats to the Girls Grade 7 team for successfully competing in the Jr. Varsity Girls Volleyball provincials! Go BCP Go! Huge thanks to coaches Alan Ash and Ewan Penny for making this opportunity for our youth possible!
- Doorways: Thank-you to Doorways for their support for our staff and students!
- Trevor Project: Congrats to our Baccalieu Collegiate
Gender Sexuality Alliance group for their very successful bake sale this past Thursday, April 7th 2022 to raise funds for the Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. Through a toll-free telephone number, it operates The Trevor Lifeline, a confidential service that offers trained counselors. Way to go!!! - Moosehide Campaign: Thank-you Ms. Ruttgaizer for bringing the Moose Hide Campaign to our school for a chance to bring learning and awareness towards Reconciliation with Indigenious People. The official day is May 12th! To learn more check out Moose Hide Campaign
- Gaming Club: Baccalieu gaming club is back on the go during lunchtimes!
- Extracurricular Sports: It is great to see so many youth back in the gymnasium including Jr. and Sr. Girls Volleyball, Baccalieu Boys Basketball, and Baccalieu Boys Floor Hockey! Thank-you to all the coaches volunteering their time! Don't forget to check out our calendar for all practice times and game dates!
- Wednesday Open Mic: Big thanks to Dominick LaMouche for organizing and entertaining Open Mic every Wednesday during lunch in the Learning Commons!
- Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate
facebook/twitter page.
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