Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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!

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