Dear Families,
Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and gained some well deserved rest. We had a lot of magic (meaningful learning) happen this past week. Thank-you to everyone who participated and supported the learning initiatives. My apologies for missing this past week due to Covid-19. Can't wait to rejoin the journey. 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) PISA: As included in the past months updates, our school was randomly selected to complete the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). PISA will be administered for Gr. 10 students during the morning on Monday, May 2nd 2022. P1-P3. It is a two-hour assessment, however, it is expected to take longer with other administrative duties to complete before and after the assessment and including a short break in between. There will be a handful of students not writing the 2-hour assessment in the morning. They will be writing an adapted 1-hour assessment in the afternoon.
2) Sexting: RCMP will be presenting to our students with respect to child pornography/sexting on Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 during periods 3 & 4.
3) Sr. Boys Ball Hockey: FYI - Sr. Boys Ball Hockey Team who are scheduled to compete in Regional Qualifiers this weekend May 6-7th 2022. Further information TBA.
4) Sr. Boys Basketball: FYI - Grade 11 and under Baccalieu Boys will be competing in the NLBA Grade 11 B Tournament held in Baltimore this weekend May 6th and May 7th 2022.
5) Close Out: On Monday, May 9th 2022 Baccalieu School will be shut down for Professional Learning/School Development Day.
6) Doorways: A reminder that Doorways will be present at our school on Wednesday, May 11th 2022.
7) Moosehide Campaign: A reminder that our participating in the Moosehide Campaign standing up against women and children will be on Thursday, May 12th 2022.
8) 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/
9) 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".
10) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further updates.
Good News Report (In no particular order)
- U-Turn Presentation: We're so thankful for our past presenter on addictions and substance abuse along with our amazing student response during this past week's presentations.
- Graduation 2020-21: We've officially put closure to our Covid-19 grads of 2020-21. Huge thanks to staff for holding the rope and putting together a memorable Cap and Gown evening for past grads!
- BCP Drama Troupe: Thank-you Ms. Reid and our BCP Drama Troupe for repping BCP amazingly again at this year's modified Drama Festival Event. What a tremendous showing and more than that, having fun and inspiring drama back once again!
- Baccalieu Idol: Wow! What an amazing night! Huge thanks to Mr. Harte and all the courageous and amazingly talented Idols of 2022! Congrats to Dominick Lamouche for winning this year! Congrats to everyone for putting on such an amazing show. You're all winners!
- Doorways: Thank-you to Doorways for their support for our staff and students!
- 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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