BCP Family Weekly Updates: Tuesday, January 30th 2024 (DAY 11)

Dear Families,

Good morning! I hope everyone is enjoying their extended weekend due to winter weather. Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

   

                                               Updates and Important Information

1) BCP Athletic Shirts and Apparel: Students/Parents/Guardians can now order Baccalieu Predators Athletics shirts through In the Box NL online store. The clothing options include: dri-fit short sleeve, dri-fit long sleeve, crew neck sweatshirt, and hooded sweatshirt all in grey or navy blue. NOTE: For some sports teams you will be asked to order a shirt with a number to be used as a jersey, this will be at the direct instruction of your coach. Do not order a shirt with a number without consulting directly with your coach. BCP Athletic shirts are a quality low cost option for short term sports teams. To order anytime please see the following site: https://intheboxnl.com/store/p1443/Baccalieu_Collegiate_Sports_Short_Sleeve_Tee_.html

2) New International Students: Please note we're happy to invite three new international students travelling from Brazil to our join school and programs starting February 1st 2024 and until the end of the year. 

3) Banned Device: Please note that there have been a few students in the school identified to have the following device: Flipper Zero. This and other like devices are banned from school mainly due to the intent of the device including its capabilities to disrupt (prank) individuals and teachers. 

4) Doorways: Please note that the Doorways program will be serving students this week at Baccalieu on Wednesday, January 31st 2024. Speak to guidance/office to reserve your spot on the list. 

5) Baking Bread for Science: This is a reminder that Ms. Sheppard has planned on Wednesday, January 31st 2024 "Baking Bread for Science" to do with both Grade 9 classes. The event will be taking place throughout the day as the bread rising to the challenge. 

6) Study Hall: Do not forget about Study Hall. It is an excellent resource providing your student/child a distraction free and routine space to work on their studies. Study Hall is every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4pm.  Support from students and teachers are available. Don't be shy. Come to the Study Hall!

7) Graduation Photo Retakes: Grade 12 Students who missed their graduation photos will have their photos taken on February 1st and 2nd 2024. Please check with Ms. Warren and/or Ms. LeShane for your schedule. 

8) Grade 9 Girls Volleyball: The Gr. 9 Girls Volleyball team will be competing in the under 15 Provincials in St. John's this weekend. Best of luck!

9) Senior Boys Basketball: The BCP Grade 12 Boys Basketball team are set to compete this weekend at the Ascension Collegiate Invitational. Come out and support your Predators Basketball. See the calendar for the attached schedule of games. 

10) Ministerial Close Out Day: On February 6th 2024 the Department of Education will be facilitating a close out day for teacher professional learning. There will be no school for students on this day. 

11) FYI Memorial Information Sessions: Memorial’s St. John’s campus will be hosting information sessions for prospective grade 11 and 12 students, parents and guardians on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and repeated on Wednesday, Feb. 7. See the attached file to use and circulate within your schools. There will be various faculties, schools and administrative units set up throughout the evening in the Core Science Facility starting at 6 p.m. Campus presentations and student panels are also taking place throughout the evening. Free parking is available in the parking garage, located across the street from the Core Science Facility. For details and access to the campus map, visit www.mun.ca/undergrad/.

12) Anti-Bullying Day:  Pink shirt day is February 28, 2024. If you need a new one you can order it here and it will ship directly to the school! Shirts are $9.00 taxes and shipping included. Please see our facebook page for more details.

13) Accident/Incident Form: Please be advised that Accident/Injury Report forms must be completed if/when an injury to a student occurs in your supervision. The Accident/Incident Form should be completed and sent to Mr. Barrett for review before he submits it to the district. He will then receive an automatic reply confirming receipt, as well as a reminder of next steps should a parent/guardian need to open a claim with Student Insurance (SSQ) because of an injury.  

14) GET AHEAD: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates including extra and co-curricular events and special events upcoming!

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Girls Volleyball: Best of luck to our girls volleyball squads competing at tournaments this weekend!
• Thank-you: Huge thank-you to our Baccalieu teachers for giving their 110% and very best intentions for our students everyday! 
• KES: Thank-you Ms. LeShane for organizing our Kids Eat Smart breakfast program and thank-you to all of our community volunteers!
• Study Hall: Huge thanks to Mr. Holloway for giving up his time to support student learning every Tuesday and Wednesday afterschool! 
• Grade 9 Boys Basketball: Congrats to Gr. 9 boys team for a strong showing this past weekend at the Carbonear Winter Classic. 
• Drama: Big thanks to our hardworking Drama Troupe preparing for the Drama Festival this year! Way to go and keep up the hard work!
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for being here and meeting with your students. We conversate all the time. Why not with someone who has your best interests in mind and is trained to help?
• Student Volunteers: Thank-you to all of our student volunteers! Special thanks to Gavin Clarke and Hunter Snelgrove for volunteering their time to help our junior boys basketball team! 
• TFT: Thank-you to our tutoring for tuition students! In particular this week, thank-you Abigail Mahone for always being there to help!

• Chess Club: Great work chess club! Thanks Mr. Holloway for leading this for our students. 

• Music with Ms. Sequeira: Great job students in music! Thank-you students and Ms. Sequeira! 

• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can! 

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, January 22nd 2024 (DAY 5)

Dear Families,

Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. (Thank-you for your patience receiving the updates). Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

                                                 Updates and Important Information

1) BCP Athletic Shirts and Apparel: Students/Parents/Guardians can now order Baccalieu Predators Athletics shirts through In the Box NL online store. The clothing options include: dri-fit short sleeve, dri-fit long sleeve, crew neck sweatshirt, and hooded sweatshirt all in grey or navy blue. NOTE: For some sports teams you will be asked to order a shirt with a number to be used as a jersey, this will be at the direct instruction of your coach. Do not order a shirt with a number without consulting directly with your coach. BCP Athletic shirts are a quality low cost option for short term sports teams. To order anytime please see the following site: https://intheboxnl.com/store/p1443/Baccalieu_Collegiate_Sports_Short_Sleeve_Tee_.html

2) Vet Camp Opportunity: My name is Michelle Hooper, and I’m one of the organizers here at the Atlantic Veterinary College for our annual Vet Camps, happening this summer for Jr. High & High School students. Applications for vet camp have opened this week, and we are wanting to share the opportunity throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as well. I have attached a poster that can be emailed, or easily printed, as well as bursary information for students looking to have camp expenses covered. Michelle Hooper -- External Engagement Assistant -- Atlantic Veterinary College | University of Prince Edward Island -- michellehooper@upei.ca -- 902-566-0589

3) Student Reminder: Students driving to school late are reminded that they must enter through the main entrance and should not be banging on the back doors of the school and interrupting classes.

4) Wrestling Camp for Youth: Below you'll find the poster for the upcoming wrestling camp and a link that allows any interested athletes to register for the camp. Please let me know if you have any questions Click Here: .Wrestling Camp Poster -- Wrestling Camp Registration Form

5) Study Hall: Please note that our Study Hall with Mr. Holloway will continue into the new year. Study Hall is an excellent resource providing your child a distraction free and routine space to work on their studies. Study Hall is every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4pm.  Support from students and teachers are available. Don't be shy. Come to the Study Hall!

6) Grade 9 Boys Basketball: The BCP Grade 9 Boys Basketball team are set to compete this weekend at the Grade 9 Carbonear Classic Tournament. Come out and support your Predators Basketball. See the calendar for the attached schedule of games. 

7) Graduation Photo Retakes: Grade 12 Students who missed their graduation photos will have their photos taken on February 1st and 2nd 2024. Please check with Ms. Warren and/or Ms. LeShane for your schedule. 

8) Ministerial Close Out Day: On February 6th 2024 the Department of Education will be facilitating a close out day for teacher professional learning. There will be no school for students on this day. 

9) Anti-Bullying Day:  Pink shirt day is February 28, 2024. If you need a new one you can order it here and it will shop directly to the school! Shirts are $9.00 taxes and shipping included. Please see our facebook page for more details.

10) GET AHEAD: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates including extra and co-curricular events and special events upcoming!

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• "Kelly Russell's Who Knit Ya?": Huge thanks to Fabian O"Keefe, Kelly Russell, ArtsNL, NL Education, and our teachers for making such an amazing workshop happen.
• Close out Day: Thank-you Amy Broaders and BCP teachers for excellent work last  Friday, January 19th 2024 for teachers professional learning journeys. 
  
• Grade 9 Girls Volleyball: Congratulations to the grade 9 girls who secured gold at Crescent this weekend.
• Grade 8 Girls Volleyball: Congratulations to the grade 8 girls on their performance at Crescent this weekend.
• Drama: Big thanks to our hardworking Drama Troupe preparing for the Drama Festival this year! Way to go and keep up the hard work!
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for being here and meeting with your students. We conversate all the time. Why not with someone who has your best interests in mind and is trained to help?

• Chess Club: Great work chess club! Thanks Mr. Holloway for leading this for our students. 

• Music with Ms. Sequeira: Great job students in music! Thank-you students and Ms. Sequeira! 

• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can! 

 

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, January 15th 2024 (DAY 14)

 Dear Families,

Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

                                     Updates and Important Information

1) "Kelly Russell's Who Knit Ya?": Baccalieu is very pleased to announce that Fabian O"Keefe and Kelly Russell ( "Kelly Russell's Who Knit Ya?" ) will be at Baccalieu Collegiate to run an all day workshop for our English Language Arts 1201 students on Tuesday, January 16th 2024. We are very grateful to be able to offer this opportunity for students which should not only prove to be a fun and engaging day, but also profoundly support students ELA 1201 curriculum learning. Any students outside of the Grade 10 class interested in joining the workshop please tell their English Language Arts teacher before 12:00 noon on Monday, January 15th 2024. There is room for more to enjoy and enhance your ELA learning outcomes. Do not hesitate to ask. 

For more information:

https://www.gov.nl.ca/education/k12/culturalconnections/enrichment/

https://ntv.ca/your-community-kelly-russells-who-knit-ya/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046602326841

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-56-st-johns-morning-show/clip/16020938-who-knit-ya-kelly-russell-one-man-show-follows

2) Graduation Photos: This is a reminder that Graduation photos will be taken on Wednesday, January 17th 2024. Stay tuned for the student schedule. All students should sit for these photos, though purchase is not required. Photo will be used in the Baccalieu Collegiate Graduation composite. Photos taken outside of these will not be used for the composite. 

3) Close out Day: Baccalieu Collegiate will have a Close-out day Friday, January 19th 2024 for teachers professional learning journeys. 

4) Missing Items: Prior to the Christmas holiday we had two students stolen from. In the first weeks of January we have had a high number of reported missing items that were thought to be stolen but were in fact misplaced. On behalf of Baccalieu staff we urge students to store their valuable possessions in their assigned locker under lock and key or keep these items close to their person. Lockers are narrow but adequate fitting items when taken out of the bag and organized. Students' personal and valuable items are their responsibility and should not be left behind doors or on the floor in the hallways for safety reasons (trip hazard etc.). BCP admin is working with the RCMP regarding the previous thefts and will continue to review student procedures if/when needed to prevent any further problems moving forward. In the meantime, please continue to promptly report to admin any illegal activity if you are a witness. Please continue to keep your valuable items on your person or safely stored in your locker. 

5) Study Hall: Please note that our Study Hall with Mr. Holloway will continue into the new year. Study Hall is an excellent resource providing your child a distraction free and routine space to work on their studies. Study Hall is every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4pm.  Support from students and teachers are available. Don't be shy. Come to the Study Hall!

6) Anti-Bullying Day:  Pink shirt day is February 28, 2024. If you need a new one you can order it here and it will shop directly to the school! Shirts are $9.00 taxes and shipping included. Please see our facebook page for more details.

7) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

8) GET AHEAD: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates including extra and co-curricular events and special events upcoming!

Good News Report (In no particular order)

•  BCP Cash Lottery Draw: Thank-you to everyone who participated in our annual Cash Lottery draw! Congrats to Brian Butt, Melita Foote, and Bridget King - winner of the three prizes. Currently, the office is processing student sales and determining the homeroom class winner. Please be patient as our team works through this arduous process. 
  
• Thank you RCMP for Career Presentation -- Thank-you Constable LeShane for visiting our school and presenting to our Career Ed class last week!
  
• Senior Girls Volleyball: Congrats on another banner weekend for our senior girls volleyball. Our senior girls have brought home another gold medal at Ascension this weekend. Go predators!
• Grade 9 Girls Volleyball: Way to play hard this weekend at Block the Rock. Keep working!
• Grade 7 Girls Volleyball: Great job making it to the semi finals in your first ever volleyball tournament. Keep up the great work coaches and athletes 
• Girls Volleyball this weekend: Congrats to our Girls Volleyball squads this past weekend. The Grade 7, 9, and Senior team played this past weekend at different tournaments! 
• Sr. Boys Basketball: Congrats to our BCP Sr Boys Basketball team for a hard fought weekend of basketball at the Carbonear Collegiate Winter Classic. 
  
• School Council Meeting: Thank-you to School Council for representing our stakeholders for the school! 
  
• Staff Meeting: Big thanks to staff for our meeting this past week. 
  
• Good Luck: Best of luck to the many Baccalieu athletes competing this weekend! 
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for being here and meeting with your students. We conversate all the time. Why not with someone who has your best interests in mind and is trained to help?

• Chess Club: Great work chess club! Thanks Mr. Holloway for leading this for our students. 

• Music with Ms. Sequeira: Great job students in music! Thank-you students and Ms. Sequeira! 

• Girls Basketball: Way to go Coach Regev and the girls basketball!! Trust the process!

• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can! 

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, January 8th 2024 (DAY 9)

Dear Families,

Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed their three-day weekend. Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. Go BCP Go!

                                     Updates and Important Information

1) BCP Cash Lottery Draw: Our Cash Lottery winners ($5K, $500, & $50 winners) draw will be today. Please check out our facebook page prior to noon for an update on the live stream! Thank-you to everyone who supported our fundraiser! 

2) School Council Meeting: We will have our monthly School Council meeting January 9th 2024 starting at 6:30pm. 

3) Sr. Boys Basketball: Our BCP Sr. Boys Basketball team will travel to the Carbonear Collegiate Winter Classic Tournament this weekend. See schedule in calendar and come out to cheer on your Baccalieu Sr. Boys team during the weekend of January 12-14 2024. 

4) Girls Volleyball this weekend: Senior Girls volleyball have a tournament this weekend at Ascension (first game 5PM). Grade 9 girls are playing in the “Block the Rock” tournament this weekend (first game 4PM). Grade 7 girls volleyball are playing in their first ever volleyball tournament this weekend at Roncalli elementary in SJ (awaiting schedule). Stay tuned for more information. Check the baccalieu calendar for tournament schedules. 

5) Graduation Photos: This is a reminder that Graduation photos will be taken on Wednesday, January 17th 2024. Stay tuned for the student schedule. All students should sit for these photos, though purchase is not required. Photo will be used in the Baccalieu Collegiate Graduation composite. Photos taken outside of these will not be used for the composite. 

6) Close out Day: Baccalieu Collegiate will have a Close-out day Friday, January 19th 2024 for teachers professional learning journeys. 

7) Study Hall: Please note that our Study Hall with Mr. Holloway will continue into the new year. Study Hall is an excellent resource providing your child a distraction free and routine space to work on their studies. Study Hall is every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4pm.  Support from students and teachers are available. Don't be shy. Come to the Study Hall!

8) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

9) GET AHEAD: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates including extra and co-curricular events and special events upcoming!

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Good Luck: Best of luck to the many Baccalieu athletes competing this weekend! 
• Cash Lottery: Thank-you to all of the students, parents, and community for the fundraising support for the school! Lottery draw is the first Friday in January! Who will be our winners?
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for being here and meeting with your students. We conversate all the time. Why not with someone who has your best interests in mind and is trained to help?

• Chess Club: Great work chess club! Thanks Mr. Holloway for leading this for our students. 

• Music with Ms. Sequeira: Great job students in music! Thank-you students and Ms. Sequeira! 

• Girls Basketball: Way to go Coach Regev and the girls basketball!! Trust the process!

• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can! 

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Wednesday, January 3rd 2024 (DAY 6)

Dear Families 

Happy New Year! Thank-you for your patience receiving our weekly updates.  Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

Reminder: Student behaviour expectations

                                    Updates and Important Information

1) Study Hall: Please note that our Study Hall with Mr. Holloway will continue into the new year. Study Hall is an excellent resource providing your child a distraction free and routine space to work on their studies. Study Hall is every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4pm.  Support from students and teachers are available. Don't be shy. Come to the Study Hall!

2) Cafeteria Services: Please note that cafeteria services will begin Thursday, January 4th 2024.

3) BCP Cash Lottery Draw: This Friday, January 5th 2024 we will be drawing for our Cash Lottery winners ($5K, $500, & $50 winners). Please check out our facebook page prior to noon for an update on the live stream! If you have tickets at home 

4) School Council Meeting: We will have our monthly School Council meeting January 9th 2024 starting at 6:30pm. 

5) Sr. Boys Basketball: Stay tuned for the Carbonear Collegiate Winter Classic Tournament schedule and come out to cheer on your Baccalieu Sr. Boys team during the weekend of January 12-14 2024. 

6) Graduation Photos: This is a reminder that Graduation photos will be taken on Wednesday, January 17th 2024. Stay tuned for the student schedule. All students should sit for these photos, though purchase is not required. Photo will be used in the Baccalieu Collegiate Graduation composite. Photos taken outside of these will not be used for the composite. 

7) Close out Day: Baccalieu Collegiate will have a Close-out day Friday, January 19th 2024 for teachers professional learning journeys. 

8) Skilled Trades Volunteers: Still looking, spreading the word. Any persons in our community who would like to volunteer to help mentor our students in the shop please reach out to jeffsaxby@nlesd.ca and/or call the school 709 587-3211. Skilled trade modules include: plumbing, electrical, flooring, framing, etc. Members of the community who are interested in positively influencing our students' work please reach out to find out more information. Please note that the email was changed due to problems with the other email. We did not receive any messages due to technical issues. 

9) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

10) GET AHEAD: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates including extra and co-curricular events and special events upcoming!

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Awards Night: Huge thank-you to everyone involved in presenting our Awards Night prior to Christmas holiday. Special thank-you to Tara North and Rayna Warren for the immense time dedicated to making this event happen. Huge thank-you to all of our supporters and presenters, teachers, students, and community supporters. Finally, Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates!!! 
  
• Christmas Outing: Thank-you Ms. Doyle for organizing our Christmas Outing for our students. Everyone who went had a blast! Huge thank-you to Ocean Choice International for their $500 donation to offset the cost for students! 
  
• Gathering History Project: Huge thank-you to Mr. Barrett, Ms. Sequiera and all the students and staff involved making this event a hit amongst our elders! We had over 30 elders from our community that shared in our Christmas Dinner organized by our School Council and shared their stories of the past with our students! 
  
• School Council Christmas Dinner: Huge thank-you to our School Council and volunteers to help make our Christmas Dinner for our students extra special! School Council members were in the kitchen at 8am making final preparations and throughout the whole school day. We are very thank-ful for such a supportive community helping deliver happy times for our school, students, staff, and members of the community. Thank-you!
  
• Student Christmas Dance: Thank-you to teachers and Leadership students for organizing an awesome dance party this past Thursday, December 14th 2023. 
• Cash Lottery: Thank-you to all of the students, parents, and community for the fundraising support for the school! Lottery draw is the first Friday in January! Who will be our winners?
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for being here and meeting with your students. We conversate all the time. Why not with someone who has your best interests in mind and is trained to help?

• Chess Club: Great work chess club! Thanks Mr. Holloway for leading this for our students. 

• Music with Ms. Sequeira: Great job students in music! Thank-you students and Ms. Sequeira! 

• Girls Basketball: Way to go Coach Regev and the girls basketball!! Trust the process!

• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can!