BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, February 26th 2024 (DAY 2)

Dear Families,

I hope you had a great 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) Student Trip to White Hills: We are now offering students an opportunity to go on a White Hills Ski/Snowboarding Resort field trip. The trip will take place on Thursday, March 14th 2024 at a cost of $50.00 (includes rental, professional lessons, lift pass, and transportation). Due to limited space available and out of respect to our graduating and more senior classes, we are offering the opportunity to Grade 12 students and subsequently Grade 11 and Grade 10 students first. In order for students to secure their spot on this trip the White Hills Required Forms and Information must be completed and passed into Mr. Foley by the following dates. Please note, Mr. Foley and the Office have printed copies of the forms available to pick-up. Grade 12 Deadline for forms and $50.00 payment: Tuesday, February 27th 2024. Grade 11 and 10 Deadline for Forms and $50.00 payment: Thursday, February 29th 2024. If space is available, on Friday, March 1st 2024 the trip will be made available to all students at Baccalieu Collegiate. Final deadline for all participants to register by submitting the White HIlls Required Forms and Information including $50.00 payment is Tuesday, March 5th 2024. For more information on White Hills please see their website: http://www.whitehillsresort.com/ If a student wishes to attend but requires financial support to do so, please contact (confidentially) Mr. Saxby at jeffsaxby@nlschools.ca to apply for assistance. 

2) Junior High Expectations: Please read the Memo to Jr. High Families regarding expectations at Baccalieu Collegiate with your child and as a reminder for their behaviour expectations including underage smoking and phone use. 

3) Doorways: Please be reminded that Doorways will be at the school Wednesday, February 28th 2024 for meetings with students. 

4) Grades 9, 10 and 11 Waterloo Math Contests:  Students who signed up for these contests are reminded that they will be written on Wednesday, Feb. 28th 2024 during the lunch break in Mrs. Slade's classroom.  Please remember to bring a charged Chromebook with you since the contests will be completed online.

5) Anti-Bullying Day:  Pink shirt day is February 28, 2024. In support against intimidation and bullying wear pink! 

6) Grade 9 Science: Bread Making for the 9s will go ahead this Wednesday, February 28th 2024. Families please keep an eye out for email correspondence from Ms. Sheppard.

7) BCP Drama Troupe Performance: The public is invited to an evening of music and drama Thursday, February 29th 2024 at 7pm. Both BCP junior and senior drama troupes will be performing two plays in preparation for the Regional Drama festival next week. Some of our drama students will also be sharing some beautiful musical performances! To top it off, audiences will also have the pleasure of listening to the incredibly talented harmonious trio, the Band Amity! Come along and celebrate the arts with a fabulous night of entertainment. The cost at the door is $5.00 per person in support of Baccalieu drama. There will also be tickets sold on an Easter gift basket. We look forward to seeing you there. 

8) 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!

9) Student Chromebooks: Please remind students to bring their district issued chromebooks to school each day.  We are very limited on the number of chromebooks that we have as loaners for students if they forget to bring their own.  

10) Snowball Dance: The Snowball Dance is postponed until a later date. Stand by for an update. Please see very important BCP Dance Rules as a reminder that the dance is a privilege and not a right. 

11) Winter Carnival: The Winter Carnival 2024 is postponed until a later date. Stand by for an update. Please see the Tentative WC Schedule here. 

12) Sr. Lions Club Speak-off: Please be reminded that the Senior Lions Club Speak off will be Tuesday, February 27th 2024. Students please keep working on your speeches and touch base with English teachers for support. 

13) School Council Meeting: School Council will have a meeting 6:30pm on Tuesday, March 5th 2024 at the school. 

14) Close out for Reporting: Please note that Baccalieu will have a Close out for Report writing on Monday, March 11th 2024

15) Term 2 End: Please note that Term 2 ends March 10th 2024. See calendar for more important dates.

16) Important Allergy Reminder:This is a reminder to our school community that we have people in the school who have scent allergies. Please do not wear strong scents to school as it affects a person's health. Additionally, please do not bring in fish, shellfish, eggs, or nuts. Thank-you. 

17) 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

18) 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)

• Senior Girls Volleyball: Congrats to the senior girls volleyball team on winning a bronze medal at HHM invitational Tournament this weekend

• Substitute Teachers: On behalf of the Baccalieu Collegiate community thank-you to all of our amazing substitutes for supporting our school and our students. 
• Thank-you Coaches: Big thanks to our sports coaches for dedicating their time to enhance student well-being and learning through sport!
  
• 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! 
• 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?
• TFT: Thank-you to our tutoring for tuition students!

• 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, February 19th 2024 (DAY 11)

Dear Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. Hopefully we see a full week of school. Crossing fingers our weather and road conditions will be suitable. 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) Student Trip to White Hills: (This week we will be gaining sign-up from students starting in GRADE 12 down) Students in Grade 12 that would like to sign-up please see Mr. Foley in the gym at the beginning of lunch. You must bring payment ($50) and a signed waiver from the attached package. Mr. Foley will also have printed copies of the waiver if you require one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fjC_tWJBpnMpnITneOqD__tV8A97yOzI/view?usp=sharing. Baccalieu Collegiate has booked a student trip to White Hills as a way to promote active living on Thursday, March 14th 2024. Due to restrictions on numbers, we will first be offering the trip to Grade 12's and so forth down the grade levels to meet the reserved 45 available seats. The cost of the trip will be $50. $30 provides students with equipment rental, lessons, and lift pass. $20 provides students with transportation to and from the hill (big bus). Presently, this update is included so that families and friends may discuss prior to our formal offering sometime next week. For more information regarding White HIlls please view their website: http://www.whitehillsresort.com/

2) School Coucil Meeting: School Council will have a meeting 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 20th 2024 at the school. 

3) 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!

4) Student Chromebooks: Please remind students to bring their district issued chromebooks to school each day.  We are very limited on the number of chromebooks that we have as loaners for students if they forget to bring their own.  

5) Snowball Dance: This Thursday, February 22nd 2024 Student Leadership have organized the school's Snowball Dance! Please see very important BCP Dance Rules as a reminder that the dance is a privilege and not a right. 

6) Winter Carnival: Please note that our Winter Carnival 2024 is this Friday, February 23rd 2024. Please see the Tentative WC Schedule here. 

7) Sr. Lions Club Speak-off: Please be reminded that the Senior Lions Club Speak off will be held SOON. Students please keep working on your speeches and touch base with English teachers for support. 

8) 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.

9) Drama Troupe: Please note that the BCP Drama Troupe will be performing for the public at Baccalieu Collegiate on Thursday February 29th 2024! Save the date and stay tuned!

10) Close out for Reporting: Please note that Baccalieu will have a Close out for Report writing on Monday, March 11th 2024

11) Term 2 End: Please note that Term 2 ends March 10th 2024. See calendar for more important dates.

12) Important Allergy Reminder:This is a reminder to our school community that we have people in the school who have scent allergies. Please do not wear strong scents to school as it affects a person's health. Additionally, please do not bring in fish, shellfish, eggs, or nuts. Thank-you. 

13) 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 you 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

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)

• Staff Meeting: Big thanks to our teachers and staff for working hard and collaboratively.
  
• International Students: Thank-you Ms. Bolt for supporting our new international students English language acquisition. As well thank you to all our students and staff for being so welcoming and kind to support our international students!
• Sr. Girls Volleyball: Congrats on excellent weekend girls!
  
• Sr. Boys Basketball: Congrats to our Sr. Boys team for a great showing at 2A Regionals. The boys did not qualify for provincials. 
  
• Thank-you Coaches: Big thanks to our sports coaches for dedicating their time to enhance student well-being and learning through sport!
• 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! 
• 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?
• TFT: Thank-you to our tutoring for tuition students!

• 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, February 12th 2024 (DAY 6)

 Dear Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. Thank-you for your patience regarding the late updates. Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! We have a great week of well-being and spirit! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything that you would like to be shared please reply to the email correspondance sent seperately. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Updates and Important Information

1) Doorways: Doorways will be at the school on Wednesday, February 14th 2024 to support students' mental health and well being. Students may add their name to the list at any time confidentially at the office and/or with Ms. Doyle. 

2) Wellness Day: This Wednesday, February 14th 2024 the school will be hosting a Wellness Day for students and staff to engage in a day to support stress management, self-care, and overall strategies to improve your mental health. 

3) Snowball Dance: This Thursday, February 15th 2024 Student Leadership have organized the school's Snowball Dance! Please see very important BCP Dance Rules as a reminder that the dance is a privilege and not a right. 

4) Winter Carnival: Please note that our Winter Carnival 2024 is this Friday, February 16th 2024. 

5) Sr. Girls Volleyball: Good luck to our Sr. Girls competing in the under 17 girls volleyball this weekend. Stay tuned for updates in our calendar. 

6) Sr. Boys Basketball: This weekend the Sr. Boys represent BCP at the 2A Regional Qualifier tournament held at Roncalli! Click the link to see the schedule. First game is on Friday, February 16th 2024 at 4pm. 

7) PNP Information Session: My name is Debra Green, Practical Nurse Program (PNP) Secretary at the Center for Nursing Studies (CNS). We are hoping you can share some information about our programs with your students. As our deadline for receiving applications for the PNP 2026 class is fast approaching (March 01, 2024), we would like to inform you that the CNS – PNP is inviting you to attend an in-house recruitment session February 15, 2024 - 7-8pm, at the Center for Nursing Studies located in: Room 104, Southcott Hall Miller Centre 100 Forest Rd. St. John’s. See attached poster with a QR code to register. Additional information regarding the PNP can be found using the following link: https://cns.easternhealth.ca/programs-and-courses/pn/

8) Sr. Lions Club Speak-off: Please be reminded that the Senior Lions Club Speak off will be held Thursday, February 22nd 2024. For more information please connect with your English instructor. 

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) Student Trip to White Hills: Baccalieu Collegiate has booked a student trip to White Hills as a way to promote active living on Thursday, March 14th 2024. Due to restrictions on numbers, we will first be offering the trip to Grade 12's and so forth down the grade levels to meet the reserved 45 available seats. The cost of the trip will be $50. $30 provides students with equipment rental, lessons, and lift pass. $20 provides students with transportation to and from the hill (big bus). Presently, this update is included so that families and friends may discuss prior to our formal offering sometime next week. For more information regarding White HIlls please view their website: http://www.whitehillsresort.com/

11) 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!

12) Close out for Reporting: Please note that Baccalieu will have a Close out for Report writing on Friday, March 8th 2024

13) Term 2 End: Please note that Term 2 ends March 10th 2024. See calendar for more important dates.

14) 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. 

15) Important Allergy Reminder:This is a reminder to our school community that we have people in the school who have scent allergies. Please do not wear strong scents to school as it affects a person's health. Additionally, please do not bring in fish, shellfish, eggs, or nuts. Thank-you. 

16) 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

17) 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)

• RNC: Thank-you to the RNC for visiting our Career Education class to discuss job opportunities in the police force. Thank-you Ms. Leshane for inviting them. 
• Ministerial Close Out Day: Big thank-you to teachers for all their work and collaboration and despite the weather during our Ministerial Close out. 
• Mid-Year Reports: Thank-you for your diligence surrounding Semester 1 end and Mid-Year reports.
  
• Thank-you Teachers: Huge thank-you to our Baccalieu teachers for giving their 110% and very best intentions for our students everyday! 
• Thank-you Coaches: Big thanks to our sports coaches for dedicating their time to enhance student well-being and learning through sport!
• 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! 
• 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?
• TFT: Thank-you to our tutoring for tuition students!

• 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, February 5th 2024 (DAY 1)

Dear Families

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Congrats to our sports clubs for strong showings. Also, thank-you coaches for your time! 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) Important Allergy Reminder:This is a reminder to our school community that we have people in the school who have scent allergies. Please do not wear strong scents to school as it affects a person's health. Additionally, please do not bring in fish, shellfish, eggs, or nuts. Thank-you. 

2) 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. 

3) Mid-Year Reports: Please note that mid-year reports will be available for any Grade 12 students on Friday, February 9th 2024. These reports are avilable upon request and for students applying to post-secondary institutions.

4) Wellness Day: February 14th 2024 the school will be hosting a Wellness Day for students and staff to engage in a day to support stress management, self-care, and overall strategies to improve your mental health. 

5) 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.

6) Fast Facts Newsletter:  RCMP FAST FACTS

7) 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!

8) Term 2 End: Please note that Term 2 ends March 10th 2024. See calendar for more key dates surrounding it. 

9) 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. 

10) 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

11) 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)

• Senior Girls Volleyball: Congratulations to the senior girls volleyball team on securing gold in division B of the MPSH invitational this weekend. Special congratulations to Emma Bursey on receiving MVP of the tournament.
• Grade 9 Girls Volleyball: Congratulations to the grade 9 girls volleyball team on winning gold in tier 2 at 15U provincials this weekend 
• Grade 7 Girls Volleyball: Awesome showing at the FRJH volleyball tournament. Keep working hard!
• Service Delivery Team Meeting: Thank-you Service Delivery team for all the amazing work that you do!
• Senior Boys Basketball: The BCP Senior Boys Basketball team competed this past weekend at the Ascension Collegiate Invitational. Come out and support your Predators Basketball. See the calendar for the attached schedule of games. The boys went 3-0 before losing to Carbonear in the final round robin game and then coming up short against Ascension in the sem-final game. 
  
• Thank-you Teachers: 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! 
• Graduation Photo Retakes: All Grad photos should be complete! Thank-you!
  
• 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?
• TFT: Thank-you to our tutoring for tuition students!

• 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!