Baccalieu Collegiate Washroom Policy Updates - Family & Community Letter
Dear Families and Community Members,
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the safety, well-being, and development of all students at Baccalieu Collegiate. Following valuable feedback from our recent Student Washroom Use & School Climate Survey, and in collaboration with a student advisory committee, we are implementing a series of proactive measures to enhance washroom safety, cleanliness, and accessibility.
Key Changes Being Introduced:
Addressing Vaping and Misuse
Increased supervision during high-traffic periods.
Change in early morning school access - prior to teacher supervision times.
Increased consequences for misuse: Suspensions, Restrictions, and extracurricular restrictions.
Junior/Senior Washroom Designation
Upstairs washroom for junior high students.
Downstairs washroom for senior high students.
Office washroom available for overflow during lunch.
Improved Cleanliness & Supplies
More frequent cleaning and restocking.
Repairs and upgrades: hand dryers, paper towels, privacy dividers.
Launch of a student-led cleanliness initiative.
Structured Washroom Usage Protocols
3-student occupancy limit in public washrooms.
Teacher supervision during breaks.
Private washroom access via office sign-out.
Washroom Culture Campaign
Student-led campaign promoting respect, cleanliness, and accountability.
Signage, assemblies, infographics, and QR code for anonymous reporting.
Supportive Wellness Alternatives
Promotion of the Calming Room as an alternative to washroom use for regulation.
Improved access and updated procedures for wellness spaces.
We are proud of the student leadership and collaboration involved in this process. We invite you to review the Full Policy Document [CLICK HERE] and welcome your feedback at our upcoming School Council meeting. Together, we are building a safer and more respectful school environment.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jeff Saxby
Principal, Baccalieu Collegiate
References
Student Survey: Student Washroom Use & School Climate Survey - Google Forms.pdf
Level 1 & 2 Survey Choice Responses: Student Washroom Use & School Climate Survey_G10-11 Responses.pdf
Junior High Survey Choice Responses: Student Washroom Use & School Climate Survey_Junior High Survey Results.pdf
Baccalieu Collegiate Washroom Mismanagement Finding and Recommendations Final Report: Baccalieu Collegiate Washroom Mismanagement Final Report_May 6 2025
The Truth About Vaping (ACT Newfoundland & Labrador): https://truthaboutvaping.ca/
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