Reminder – No Use of Recreational Vehicles on School Property

 To: Baccalieu Collegiate Families

From: Mr. Jeff Saxby, Principal
Date: April 30 2025
Subject: Reminder – No Use of Recreational Vehicles on School Property

Dear Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to remind everyone of an important school safety policy regarding the operation of recreational vehicles on school grounds.

Recently, we observed a student operating an ATV on school property. While we understand that many students and families in our community use ATVs, snowmobiles, and dirt bikes for transportation or recreation, it is important to note that students are not permitted to operate these vehicles on school property at any time.

This policy is in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and visitors to our school. Recreational vehicles can pose significant safety risks, especially during busy school hours when there is a high volume of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Additionally, the noise and potential damage to school grounds are also concerns.

Our school is committed to building a safe and caring environment that fosters respect, responsibility, and community well-being. We ask for your support in reinforcing this message at home with your child(ren), and ensuring that these vehicles are not used on or near school property during the school day or at school events.

If a student is observed operating an ATV or similar vehicle on school grounds, appropriate follow-up will occur, which may include a call home and a review of safety expectations with the student and their family.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Warm regards,
Mr. Jeff Saxby
Principal, Baccalieu Collegiate

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, April 28th 2025 (DAY 8)

 Dear Families, 

I hope you all had a restful and joyful Easter break. As we return, there’s a renewed sense of energy and opportunity in our school community. The final stretch of the school year is always an important and exciting time for our students, and together, we will continue to support them in their growth, learning, and leadership. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and commitment to building the safe, caring, and inclusive environment that defines Baccalieu Collegiate. Here are a few important updates as we move forward.

BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form: A focus at Baccalieu Collegiate in the 2024 school year is to build a strong and connected community. A pillar to building this is effective communication. Volunteer coaches, members of town council, families etc.  are invited to share information, events, and/or good news with our BCP community via BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form. Please complete the form to have your news pertinent to students and families shared on our BCP weekly updates email. 

Updates and Important Information

Washroom Climate Report_Findings and Recommendations: Over the past month, we’ve been working with students through a Washroom Climate Task Force to better understand concerns related to school washroom use and safety. Students from Grades 7–11 completed a climate survey, and their feedback has helped us identify key priorities around cleanliness, safety, respect, and student wellness. CLICK HERE for a short infographic and CLICK HERE to view the whole report including findings and recommendations. Students are encouraged to join our Washroom Climate Task Force by simply signing up on the sheet in the office. We really appreciate your cooperation and support to improve our washroom climate! :)

Career Field Trip: Students in Career Education will be travelling to Harbour Grace on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 for the day to learn the various, "necessities of life." 

Sport Practices: Please check the Baccalieu Collegiate Events Calendar for all the sporting events, schedules, and practice times! Jr. Boys basketball will be competing in the Jr. Varsity SSNL Tournament this week from April 30 to May 4th 2025 hosted by Holy Redeemer in Spaniard's Bay. The Sr. Boys Ball Hockey are off to Provincials this weekend!! Senior Girls Basketball will be travelling to Trespassy for the NLBA Gr. 10 Provincials!

EF Tour student meeting: There will be a meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday, May 1st 2025 for all students signed up for the EF tour scheduled for April 2026 in room 149.

Baccalieu Collegiate Close Out Days: Baccalieu will have a close out day on Friday, May 9th 2025 (School Development) and on Friday, May 16th 2025 (Mental Health 1st Aid). 

Victoria Day: A reminder that there will be not school on Monday, May 19th 2025 as it is a statutory holiday. 

Prom: Baccalieu Collegiate PROM for Grade 12 students is fast approaching Friday, May 30th 2025. All Grade 12's attending should pay their $200 fee through Rycor. 

Study Hall: Do not forget every Monday and Wednesday after school until 4:00pm you can go to Mr. Holloway's room to study and gain support with your learning. This is open to any students in Grade 7-12. 

The Truth About Vaping: Parents and students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing the following website, https://truthaboutvaping.ca/ to learn more about the harm of vaping. 

Get Ahead: Do not forget to check out our BCP Calendar of Events to get a heads up with the many events happening in the coming weeks. 

Good News Report 

• Grade 8 volleyball:  Super big congratulations to our grade 8 girls volleyball team! The girls played in an invitational tournament on Friday the 18th in St. John’s. They were undefeated bringing home the gold medals and banner! They played with exceptional skill and sportsmanship. Keep up the amazing work girls. Play hard and have fun is the motto. BCP proud.  
• School Development Surveys: Thank-you to all staff, students, and families for completing the School Development survey. It is greatly appreciated. 
• Course Selection for 2025-26 School Year: Thank-you students and families for completing your respective course selection forms. 
• Cohort PL: Thank-you teachers and program specialists for the work they put in to improve their craft! Amazing job! 
• Easter Break: We hope you all had a restful week off for the past holiday!

Baccalieu Collegiate – Course Selection for the 2025–2026 School Year

 Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

As we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year at Baccalieu Collegiate, we are asking all current Grade 9–11 students to complete their course selection forms for next year. These forms help us plan our timetables, staffing, and course offerings, ensuring that we meet the academic and developmental needs of all students.

Please note the deadline to complete course selection is Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at 12:30 PM.

Important Information:

• Students are asked to complete the course selection form relevant to their grade level next year (Grade 10, 11, or 12).

• Students must complete the course selection form using their @nlschools.ca email account.

• Course availability is subject to change based on a variety of factors. Should adjustments be required, an updated form may be issued.

• Please complete the course selection form(s) as FINAL.

• Priority for course placements will be given to students in more senior grades. Additionally, consideration will be given to students with unique and/or demanding course loads.

If students or families wish to discuss course options or need support navigating the Graduation Program requirements, we encourage you to reach out to our guidance team:

• Mr. Jeff Saxby: jeffsaxby@nlschools.ca

• Ms. Kyrstle Doyle: kyrstledoyle@nlschools.ca

Resources:

To assist in your decision-making, please refer to the following resources:

• Graduation Requirements and Program Details: [OnCourse Handbook – Newfoundland Graduation Requirements]

• Course Descriptions: [NL Schools Course Descriptors]

We encourage all families to review these resources together to ensure course choices align with student interests, goals, and graduation requirements.

2025-26 Grade 10 Course Selection FORM

2025-26 Grade 11 Course Selection FORM

2025-26 Grade 12 Course Selection FORM

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support your child’s academic planning and success.

Warm regards,
Mr. Saxby
Principal
Baccalieu Collegiate
"To build a safe and caring community that cultivates life-long learning"

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, April 14th 2025 (DAY 4)

Dear Families,

With Easter break fast approaching, I want to take a moment to recognize the continued efforts, kindness, and collaboration that make our school community so special. This time of year can be busy, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and the growth we’re seeing in our students each day. As always, thank you for your support and for partnering with us in creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Please see below for a few important updates as we move closer to the break.

BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form: A focus at Baccalieu Collegiate in the 2024 school year is to build a strong and connected community. A pillar to building this is effective communication. Volunteer coaches, members of town council, families etc.  are invited to share information, events, and/or good news with our BCP community via BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form. Please complete the form to have your news pertinent to students and families shared on our BCP weekly updates email. 

Updates and Important Information

Family Survey: Thank-you in advance for your attention to the BCP Survey Invitation - Family 2024-25.  The deadline for completion is April 17th 2025

Sport Practices: Jr boys basketball practices this week will be on Monday after school until 4:30 and Tuesday starting at 4:30. The SSNL Jr Varsity basketball regionals will be during April 29 - May 3rd. The schedule will be sent out as soon as we receive it. Grade 8 girls volleyball practices will be Monday 4:30-6:00 and Thursday after school until 4:30. Ball Hockey and Badminton practices will be on Wednesday. There will be an update which one will go first in the coming days. SSNL Jr Varsity badminton regionals is tentatively set for June 7th. 

Course Selection for 2025-26 School Year: Please note that this week students will be selecting their courses for the 2025-26 School year. Please standby for a separate memorandum on this process. 

NL Schools Program Specialists The Program Specialist Team from NL Schools will be at Baccalieu to work with teachers and students on Wednesday, April 16 2025. 

Easter Break: A reminder that our Easter Holiday is from April 18th to 27th 2025.

Study Hall: Do not forget every Monday and Wednesday afterschool until 4:00pm you can go to Mr. Holloway's room to study and gain support with your learning. This is open to any students in Grade 7-12. 

The Truth About Vaping: Parents and students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing the following website, https://truthaboutvaping.ca/ to learn more about the harm of vaping. 

Get Ahead: Do not forget to check out our BCP Calendar of Events to get a heads up with the many events happening in the coming weeks. 

Good News Report 

• Badminton Qualifier:  We had 6 fine athletes representing BCP this weekend at the Badminton Qualifier. What a start to their badminton careers. Great knowledge, skills and sportsmanship shown by all. Watch out, Badminton is making a comeback at Baccalieu Collegiate.
• Baccalieu Idol: What a show! Thank-you Ms. Sequeira for putting so much time and effort into this event. Congratulations to all Baccalieu Idol contestants for such an awesome job performing tonight. A special congratulations to the 2025 Baccalieu Idol- Brooklyn Power! Thank-you to our amazing judges!
• BCP Washroom Task Force: Thank-you to all students and staff supporting the work of our task force intent on improving the operations of our public and private washrooms and creating a more positive climate!
• Staff Meeting: Thank-you to all the teachers for a great staff meeting last week. 
• NL Schools: Thank-you Amy Marsh who was at Baccalieu Monday, April 7th 2025 to work with teachers.  
• Sr. Boys Basketball: Congrats to our Sr. Boys Basketball team who competed at Holy Trinity High School last weekend. 
• Staff Wellness Day Close out Day: Thank-you Ms. Doyle and all the staff for a great close out day!

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, April 7th 2025 (DAY 13)

Dear Families,

As we move through a very full and productive stretch of the school year, I want to extend sincere thanks for your ongoing support and partnership. Our students continue to grow, learn, and lead—and that’s a direct reflection of the strong, caring community we’re so fortunate to be a part of. Thank you for helping us create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where all learners can thrive. Here are a few updates as we look ahead to the coming days. 

BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form: A focus at Baccalieu Collegiate in the 2024 school year is to build a strong and connected community. A pillar to building this is effective communication. Volunteer coaches, members of town council, families etc.  are invited to share information, events, and/or good news with our BCP community via BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form. Please complete the form to have your news pertinent to students and families shared on our BCP weekly updates email. 

Updates and Important Information

Family Survey: Right now we have about a 10% response rate. We want at least 50%! Thank-you in advance for your attention to the BCP Survey Invitation - Family 2024-25.  The deadline for completion is April 17th 2025.

Baccalieu Idol: It's almost time! Who will be Baccalieu's next idol? Baccalieu Idol will be Thursday, April 10th 2025! We're looking at a big show with many contestants! Ms. Sequeira has been working hard with every individual to prepare them. Should bre a great show!We hope you can join us!

School Close out Day: There will be no school for students Friday, April 11th 2025. The school is closed for a PL day. 

Easter Break: A reminder that our Easter Holiday is from April 18th to 27th 2025.

Study Hall: Do not forget every Monday and Wednesday afterschool until 4:00pm you can go to Mr. Holloway's room to study and gain support with your learning. This is open to any students in Grade 7-12. 

The Truth About Vaping: There is still a tremendous amount of disinformation regarding the negative effects of vaping on our youth. Parents and students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing the following website, https://truthaboutvaping.ca/ to learn more about vaping. 

Get Ahead: Do not forget to check out our BCP Calendar of Events to get a heads up with the many events happening in the coming weeks. 

Good News Report 

• Volleyball: Big congratulations to our grade 8 girls volleyball team. The girls got GOLD at an invitational tournament in St. John’s on Saturday, coming out on top in a 6 team tournament! The girls played with such great skill and sportsmanship representing Baccalieu proudly. Congratulations to Anna Riggs, Gia Delaney, Claire Doyle, Avery Pittman and Zoe Barnes’s for receiving player of the game awards. Keep it up girls. Let’s go BCP!
• Jr. Boys Basketball: Congratulations to the Junior Boys Basketball team on a great showing at the NLBA Grade 9 Provincial Tournament this past weekend in Avondale. Although they only won 1 out of 3 games, they played hard and fair, representing Baccalieu Collegiate well. Players of the Game were awarded to Alex Norris, Kaden Broderick and Edge Fabien. Thank-you to our volunteer coaches who have been working with them all year, twice a week! Without your dedication our youth and community cannot benefit from these "learning through sport" opportunities. #TrusttheProcess2.0
• Math 3201 Modular Exam Field Test: Thank-you Ms. Slade and Math 3201 students for taking the Module exam last week! 
• Homeroom Pictures: Thank-you to all staff and students for participating in the Homeroom Yearbook photos! Thank-you Ms. Slade for your coordination!
• OHS Meeting: Huge thanks to our OHS team!
• Parent Grad Meeting: Thank-you to all the parents who showed up for the Grad 2025 meeting. Thank-you Ms. LeShane for your coordination!
• Grade 9 Graduation Program Information Session: Thank-you to students and parents who attended the Graduation program information session last Monday!
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form