Dear Families,
Welcome back and for the home stretch! I hope everyone enjoyed the Easter holiday for some very well deserved R&R. Let's get back at it and have a great spring! 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) Horizon's Student Leadership Conference: On Tuesday, April 16th 2024 Carbonear Collegiate will be hosting a Horizon's Leadership Conference. Active BCP Leadership students will qualify for this conference for free. Any students not active or not participating on the BCP Leadership group but wish to attend can do so at the cost of $30 registration fee. Don't miss your chance to register for a Newfoundland and Labrador Horizons Leadership Conference near you this April! Registration deadline is April 11th 2024. If you wish to attend please contact Ms. Abby Noel and pay your $30 registration fee (if applicable) before April 10th 2024. Currently students must find their own transporation however depending on the response and available seats we might be in a position to consider bus transportation. Please see the following for more information: Leadership Conference Poster
2) Important Reminders for Families and Students: As we approach the end of the year Baccalieu Administration will be focusing on and enforcing the following behaviour expectations for students:
-- Grades 7-9 students must keep their cell phones in their bags during classtime. Students are not permitted to have their phones on their person or out of their bags unless permitted to do so by the teacher. Also, students are not permitted to have their phone when excused from class. Failure to comply will result in confiscation of the phone. Any high school students abusing their privileges of the above will have to follow the Grades 7-9 rules.
-- Students are required to make their learning visible and participate in activities during class time. Students will not receive a mark for learning unless the learning can be validated.
-- Any students disrupting class time activities and learning including acting foolish or disrespectful for any reason will be sent out of class - no questions asked.
3) Drama Festival Fundraisers: There will be fundraising efforts underway this week in support of our BCP Senior Drama Troupe who were selected to attend the Provincial Drama Festival in Corner Brook. There will be chocolate bars sold by drama members so their families will be reaching out to the public. The Troupe are also planning ticket sales on a beautiful print donated by the unbelievably talented local artist, Florence Maud Pinhorn, the last one to be sold. Also a gift card tree and some other prizes. The Troupe will also be organizing a bake sale on April 20. Stay tuned for details. Thank you all in advance for your support in this exciting, first ever initiative, for Baccalieu Collegiate!
4) Study Hall: A reminder that 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!
5) Grow-up 1st Aid Training: On Thursday, April 11th 2024 our Career Education Students will be participating in the Splash Centre programming.
6) Grade 9 Boys Basketball: The Grade 9 Boys Basketball squad play this weekend in the Mount Pearl Intermediate Tournament. Good luck! See calendar on our website for the schedule.
7) School Council Meeting: We will have our school council meeting Tuesday, April 16th 2024 starting at 6:30pm.
8) 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.
9) 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
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)
Wing Day: Big thanks to Baccalieu staff and students for making the best out of a lost Winter Carnival and Spring Day. Congrats to everyone who had fun!
Grow-up Program (Career Education Students): Huge thanks for the continued programming offered by Splash Centre to support students essential life skills.
Ball Hockey: Huge thanks to Mr. Fudge and Mr. Foley for making ball hockey happen at Baccalieu! Congrats to the players!
Badminton: Huge thank-you again for Mr. Foley and Mr. Fudge for making Badminton happen at Baccalieu! Good luck to all our participants.
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball: Congrats to the Grade 8 Girls Volleyball squad on a great showing in the their tournament past March 23rd 2024. Keep up the fun and hard work!
BCP Drama Troupe Performance:rama Troupe: Congratulations to our Jr. and Sr. Drama Troupes for their amazing performances during the Drama Festival. Congratulations to our Senior Troupe for placing first and moving on to Provincials held in Corner Brook! Wowzers! Special thanks to Ms. Reid, Ms. Bolt, and Mr. Cody Peddle for volunteering their time to lead this brilliant iniative! Congrats to Senior Dram Award Winners: Best Actor in female lead -- Emma Bursey, Best Supporting Actor -- Aylssa Delaney, Nominations for Best Supporting Actor -- Anna March-Mulrooney and Hillary North; Nomination for Best Actor -- Reagan Hopkins; Adjudicators Award for "stepping up and taking over a role on short notice" -- Reagan Hopkins; Best Costume -- BCP Senior Drama Troupe!
Lions Club Speak off: Congratulations to Emma Bursey and Anna March-Mulrooney on their amazing performances this evening at the Lion’s Club’s Zone Speak Out. A special congratulations to Emma Bursey for placing first place and will be moving on to the Regional Speak out in Gander! Good Luck Emma!
Grade 9 Boys Basketball: Grade 9 Boys Basketball: Congrats to our Provincial D NLBA Champions who went undefeated in the tournament held in Arnold's Cove!
Family-Teacher Conferences: Thank-you to all of our families who joined teacher in conference!
CDLI Chemistry: Congrats Emma Bursey and Jessical Slade for winning Gold (WISE Senior Award) for their topic on effects of Shampoo on the Tensile Strength of Hair. Congrats Brayden Barrett for winning Bronze (IEEE Award and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) for his topic Tesla Coils and Wireless Energy. Special thanks to Ms. Yvonne Dawe (CDLI Chemistry 3202 instructor) for creating this opportunity and driving the students to be their best.
Lion's Club KES: Thank-you to our Lions Club for serving hot breakfast to our students on Friday, March 22th 2024!
KES: Thank-you Ms. LeShane for organizing our Kids Eat Smart breakfast program and thank-you to all of our community volunteers! Huge thank-you to all of our volunteers for making this program happen. If you wish to support, please reach out to the school.
Study Hall: Huge thanks to Mr. Holloway for giving up his time to support student learning every Tuesday and Wednesday afterschool!
Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for their bi-weely meetings Wednesday. Please reach out to Ms. Doyle if you would like an appointment made for you.
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!
