BCP Weekly Updates: Monday, October 6th, 2025 (DAY 10)

 

Dear Families,

We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Thank you for taking a few moments to review this week’s updates and important reminders. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

BCP Weekly Updates: Monday, September 29th, 2025 (DAY 5)

 

Dear Families,

We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Thank you for taking a few moments to review this week’s updates and important reminders. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

BCP Weekly Updates: Monday, September 22nd, 2025 (DAY 14)

 

Dear Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!  Thank you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns, please let me know.

BCP Weekly Updates: Monday, September 15th, 2025 (DAY 9)

 

Dear Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! We hope everyone is starting to settle into the 25-26 school year.  Thank you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns, let me know.

BCP Weekly Updates: Monday, September 8th, 2025 (DAY 4)

Dear Families,

We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Huge congrats and thank-you to everyone on their first days of the 2025-26 school year. Thank you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns, let me know.

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Updates and Important Information

1. Code of Conduct
   Just a reminder that this year, we are introducing an updated Code of Conduct, which includes a demerit system. The intention of this system is to reduce disruptive/harmful behaviours and promote positive behaviours. Please make sure you review this with your child(ren): Code of Conduct

2. Harbour Breeze Cafeteria
   Please see the following new BCP Harbour Breeze Menu and Harbour Breeze Information. Cafeteria services began on Thursday, September 4th, 2025.

3. Sports Sign-Up Sheets
   Any students in Grades 7-12 who are interested in playing Sr girls VB, Male and female soccer, and Female and jr boys softball, please sign up on the sheets just inside the office. Any questions, please see Ms. Oliver or Mr. Taylor.

4. School Sports
   Practices start Monday, September 8th.

5. School Allergies
   Please be aware that the following foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies: nuts, fish, shellfish, and eggs.

6. Curriculum Night
   Baccalieu Collegiate will have its Meet and Greet the Teacher / Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, starting at 6:30 pm. Families are encouraged to attend a general assembly (cafeteria) covering teacher introductions and important information, followed by an opportunity to share with our teachers (gymnasium).

7. BCP Weekly Updates
   If you have news, information, or a good news report, please complete the BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form to have it communicated on our Monday Morning Memo sent to teachers, parents/guardians, and students. Let our efforts and appreciation be known.

8. Student Bookbags
   Students are asked not to leave their book bags in the hallways or by doors, as this creates unnecessary trip hazards. Please manage your books and backpacks in the lockers.

9. Volunteer Meeting
   Baccalieu Collegiate is inviting any community/family members who would like to volunteer their time in cooperation with the school for a meeting. Further information will come out in the upcoming days regarding the day & time.

10. Personal Electronic Device Policy
    As per NLSchool's policy, cell phones and other similar personal devices are not to be seen during class unless permitted by the teacher for learning purposes.

11. Absence / Sign-In / Sign-Out (Family)
    You must make attendance a priority for our youth. Consistent attendance is crucial for academic and social success, as it ensures that students are actively engaged and able to fully benefit from the educational opportunities we provide.

PowerSchool makes a daily call-out to families of students who have had any unexcused absences or lateness. Please go to the website to review our sign-in, sign-out, and absent procedures, including access to our BCP Absent Form (and/or call the office or email the homeroom teacher) to formally notify the school of an absence.

If your child will be late, you can complete the absence form and indicate the arrival time and reason. Students signing in late must first report to the office. Students signing out early for appointments, etc., must have a parent/guardian come into the school before their dismissal from class. Once a student is dismissed, they must come to the office directly before approval to leave.

12. Rycor Payment/Forms
    Baccalieu Collegiate will continue its implementation of the Rycor online form/payment system in September 2025. Please review the links below and access (set up if needed) PowerSchool Parent Portal. You will need to use your parent email on file at Baccalieu Collegiate.

The Rycor system will work on all devices; however, it is recommended to use a computer where possible.

• Rycor Information & Troubleshooting

• Please access your child's account as soon as possible to read, review, and sign the following important documents: Acceptable Use of Technology, Media Consent, and Core Digital Tools Consent Form

13. Cannabis and Smoke Free Policy
    Please note Baccalieu Collegiate and the District support a Tobacco, Cannabis, Smoke and Smokeless Free Policy. This policy also prohibits clothing that promotes these products.
    District Policy Document

14. Check the Calendar
    Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates.

15. Social Media – Terms and Conditions for Student Use
    Please take time to review the School District policy. It is especially important to review and understand the Privacy component.

16. BCP Athletic Shirts and Apparel
    Students/Parents/Guardians can now order Baccalieu Predators Athletics shirts through the In the Box NL online store. Options include: dri-fit short sleeve, dri-fit long sleeve, crew neck sweatshirt, and hooded sweatshirt, all in grey or navy blue.

17. School Pictures! - Lifetouch will be coming to Baccalieu on October 27th for pictures.  

18. Truth & Reconciliation Day - Schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th for National Truth and Reconciliation Day

* For some sports teams, you will be asked to order a shirt with a number to be used as a jersey at the direct instruction of your coach. Do not order a numbered shirt without consulting your coach directly.

Order anytime here: In the Box NL – BCP Store

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Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Teachers: Huge thank-you for being the professionals that you are and for a fantastic start to the school year!

• Coaches: Thank you for volunteering your time to make sure that our students have opportunities outside of the classroom!

• Students: Thank you for being patient, responsible, positive, and mature while adjusting to the new Code of Conduct!

• Parents/Guardians: Way to go, folks! Keep your child(ren) attending and supporting the school.

• Caretakers: Big thanks to Mr. Preston and Ms. Pike for preparing the school over the summer!

Check Facebook for more updates on good news and information.

Did I miss something? If so, please reply-all — there’s so much happening at Baccalieu already that I may overlook something. Celebrate whenever you can!

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, September 2nd, 2025 (Welcome to the 25-26 School Year)

 Dear Families,

Welcome back to a new school year at Baccalieu Collegiate. While the start of this year feels different, given the devastating North Shore fire, I want to begin by extending my deepest sympathies to all those impacted. Many in our school community and beyond have experienced tremendous loss, and our hearts are with you. We would also like to thank the many volunteers, community members, and organizations who stepped forward to help during and after the fire. Your generosity and willingness to support others in a time of need speaks to the strength and resilience of our community. As we move forward together, one of our most important goals will be to create a sense of normalcy for our students and staff, while also offering compassion, care, and support to those who need it.

Baccalieu Collegiate’s vision remains to build a safe and caring community that cultivates life-long learning. To make it work, we need to work together.

With that being said, please see the following important information regarding students’ first day of school. There will be more details to come, but this should help you get started. As always, families will receive a weekly update to help keep everyone informed and organized with the many events happening at Baccalieu Collegiate. These updates will be sent by email and posted on our school website (www.baccalieucollegiate.ca). 

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Thurday, June 19th 2025 (Last day of Exams)

Dear Families, 

Today marks the final day of exams, and we’re incredibly proud of the effort our students have shown throughout this important stretch. Tomorrow is our teachers’ reporting day, and then next week, we shift gears for some well-deserved, good old-fashioned fun to wrap up the school year. Thank you for your continued support—it’s been a great year, and we look forward to celebrating it together in these final days!

Updates and Important Information

Clean-up Notes: Students must ensure they return their respective textbooks to teachers, return their locks with combination indicated, and clean out their lockers before their last day on Thursday, June 26th 2025. 

Grade 12 Students: Do not forget to return your Chromebook to the office, follow-up with requried Google clean-up and transcript requirements prior to the end of the year! Please see detailed information below. 

Close out Day: Please note that there will be no school Friday, June 20th 2025. 

Extracurricular Day (MONDAY, June 23 2025): Morning: We will be going to the Old Perlican ballfield for a teachers vs. students game of softball. Students not participating in the game are required to attend the field! We plan to walk down to the field as a group around 9am. There is potential for a little rain so please dress appropriately.  Afternoon: Baccalieu Collegiate will be hosting its annual BCP Extra Curricular Banquet  held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 beginning at 1:00pm in the Baccalieu gymnasium. The public are encouraged to attend and we hope to see all of our volunteers and student participants in extra curricular activities from this past year to celebrate an amazing year of fun and commitment to community. 

Field Trip: We will be going on our field trip to St. John's Tuesday, June 24th 2025. Should be fun. A reminder that Morning: Students from Grates Cove, Red Head Cove, Bay de Verde, and Old Perlican,, should arrive at Baccalieu Collegiate by 7:40 a.m. Buses will depart Baccalieu Collegiate at 7:45 a.m. sharp. The buses will then proceed "up each shore" (North Shore and Trinity Shore) to pick up any remaining students en route to St. John's. Afternoon: Buses will depart St. John's at approximately 3:00 p.m. and will return "down each shore," dropping students off at their regular bus stops.

Hump Day: We do not have any activities planned for students on Wednesday, June 25th 2025. However, we understand that some families may have to rely on school attendancde for their child on this day. Please complete the following form if you intend to send your child on the school bus Wednesday, June 25th 2025. Click Here for Survey:  Bus Attendance Survey For Wednesday, June 25 2025

Important Adapted Bus Runs for Last 1/2 Day of School: Please note that there will be two seperate bus runs for Junior High and Senior High students on June 26th 2025. The bus runs will be normal in the morning for Grades 7-9 students and will only pick-up Junior High students. Junior High students will enter the school, pick-up their reports, and complete any last minute cleaning before their dismissal home at 9:30 am. The buses will then return Junior High students before making an additional run for all Senior High students. The Senior High student bus run will be 2.5 hours after their normal pick-up time. Senior High students will then have the opportunity to enter school, pick-up reports, and complete any last minute cleaning before they are dismissed home at approximately 12:30pm. 

2024-2025 Yearbook: Orders are currently being taken for the 2024-2025 yearbook. The cost is $10 per copy, and the payment must be made when you place your order. The deadline for ordering is Thursday, June 26. Please see Mrs. Slade to place an order.

Newfoundland Rogue Basketball CAMP in OP: We are very grateful to have attained the opportunity to host a Newfoundland Rogue Baseketball camp in our community Monday, July 28th 2025 held in the Baccalieu Collegiate Gymnasium. Please see the POSTER and the REGISTRATION FORM to secure your spot in the camp. There will only be 30 available spots for the morning session (9-12 years) and afternoon session (13-18 years) so register as soon as possible! 

Sport Practices: Please check the Baccalieu Collegiate Events Calendar for all the updated sporting events, schedules, and practice times!

Chromebook Agreement: Hi Parents and Students, *Our school is now in the process of requesting the return of Chromebooks specifically loaned to students based on the signed Chromebook Loan Agreement. When requested, the assigned Chromebook, AC power charger and the protective sleeve must be returned to the school in satisfactory condition. From the Chromebook Loan Agreement: “At the end of the school year, all Chromebook and accessories must be returned to the school with explicit acknowledgement and initials of the Student or Parent/Guardian …”  These Chromebooks will be collected from each school by the IT Department and prepared for use in the next school year. Students/Parents/Guardians are asked to return Grade 12 Student Chromebooks on or before Tuesday, June 24th 2025 to the Baccalieu Collegiate office. The person returning the device, sleeve, and power cord must be present to sign the official documentation required by NL Schools.

Important Notice for Grade 12 Students: Google Account Cleanup for Graduating Students

Important Notice for Grade 12 Students and Families: Attached is a memo pertaining to the release of transcripts that you are asked to share with your school community.

Baccalieu Merchandise: We are very grateful to have locally owned and operated Star Creations supporting our Baccalieu apparel. You can now go to our website and select the BCP Merchandise Tab for the Link to their website. We are looking forward to seeing more students, staff, and community members rocking our school spirit! Please note the BCP Merchandise tab also includes InTheBox Baccalieu apparel including the multi-sports shirt for any students needing them. Click the LINK to go to our website and check it out. 

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 

• Volunteers: Thank you to all of our volunteers for making this past 2024-25 extra special for our students!!!! From our KES volunteers to our sports coaches, you make such a big difference in the lives of youth and in support of our community! Thank-you!
• Final Exam Week: Congrats to all of our students and teachers for their tremendous work focusing on a high impact week of assessment! It was great to see our students locked in and working together to prepare and complete their subjects to the best of their ability! 
• BCP Staff: You did it! You did it! You got better—for your students. You stood your ground in the face of displeasure—because your expectations were high, for your students. You gave your mornings, afternoons, and weekends—for your students. You did it. And it mattered. Thank you. You will soon have a very well deserving break until your employment the next school year. 
• Volunteering Basketball Outreach: Huge thank-you to our Senior Boys Basketball Players who will be giving back to our community coaching basketball camps for K-3 and Gr. 4-6 youth! Please see the Old Perlican Recreation Schedule for sessions! 
• Basketball Open Run: Baccalieu Open basketball runs on Tuesday nights are looking good!