BCP MID-WEEK Announcement: Wednesday, December 18th 2024 (DAY 4)

 BCP MID-WEEK Announcement: Wednesday, December 18th 2024 (DAY 4)

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BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, December 16th 2024 (DAY 2)

Dear Families,

The last week before the holidays! It's been both a challenging and rewarding start of the year. Classes will resume per normal this week with a sprinkle of holiday spirit including activities organized by our Student Leadership group. Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Congrats to our Girls Volleyball team for another amazing showing at Provincials. Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

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

1)  Student Leadership Announcement: Please see the Student Activities Planned for the final week before the holiday, organized by our BCP Student Leadership! Merry Christmas From Baccalieu

2) School Cleanliness: Over the past month Baccalieu Collegiate has been operating with only one caretaker. There is limited availability of casual caretakers on call-in. This is making it difficult and stressful for the upkeep keeping our school clean. Thank-you to Ms. Ann Marie Pike for working under such stressful conditions for our school community. Furthermore, in this time we have been experiencing a significant increase in garbage thrown around our public washrooms. We have also noticed an increase in Breakfast Program food left around and not responsibility put in the available garbage cans. As a result, students availing of the breakfast program must remain in the cafeteria when enjoying the services. Additionally, we will be asking students to refrain from eating lunch and recess outside of the cafeteria where our team can focus on sanitation. We thank our students in advance for cleaning up after themselves and remaining in the cafeteria while eating their food. Staff will be reminding students to follow these rules. In addition, washroom checks will continue and at an increased presence to remind students they must eat their food in the cafeteria and not the public washrooms. Again, thank-you in advance for understanding. 

4) TWEP: Tutoring Work Experience Program (210 hours) is still available until March 2025. Any past graduates who would like to gain experience and income please reach out to the school. For more information on the program please see TWEP

5) NISEP Host Family Information: Any families interested in hosting a student to come to Baccalieu Collegiate from abroad please see the following NISEP MEMO. This mutually beneficial program allows everyone a win! 

6) Christmas Food Drive: Baccalieu Students and Families! Students are having a CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE (CLICK HERE).  May the best Homeroom win!

7) Baccalieu Bucks: Baccalieu Student Leadership Group will be introducing Baccalieu Bucks to the school in order to incentivize student spirit! Students will present this idea to students. Please see Presentation (CLICK HERE) for more details.

8) Baccalieu Collegiate Cash Lottery: Great work students and families! Currently, Grade 7 has a very narrow lead on the Grade 10A group in the quest for an afternoon class party. Not far behind is the Grade 11 and 10B group. Please note that we will be extending the deadline for students who wish to take tickets to sell over the holiday. A Cash Lottery Poster. Any students wishing to sell tickets over the holiday may request tickets from their homeroom teacher to sell over the holidays. Tickets must be on Monday, January 6th 2025. The Draw will be on Friday, December 10th 2025. 

9) School Council Christmas Dinner: Monday, December 16th 2024 School Council will be serving Christmas Turkey Dinner for all students and staff during lunchtime. All students and staff are required in the gymnasium for this Christmas festivus. Thank-you School Council!

10) Grade 7 Parent Meeting: Please note there is a Grade 7 Parent meeting after school Monday, December 16th 2024 for all parents who can attend.  The meeting will take place in the Student Centre at Baccalieu Collegiate. 

11) Christmas Dance: On Monday, December 16th 2024 we will have a school dance from 7pm to 9pm. 

12) Senior Boys Basketball: Sr. Boys Basketball practice will go ahead Tuesday, December 17 from 7 - 9pm. 

13) Awards Day/Night: The 2023-24 Awards Day and Night will be forthcoming on Wednesday, December 18th 2024. Grades 7-11 awards will have their presentation in the afternoon periods 4 and 5. All classes will attend. The awards are open to the public. Students will receive an email identifying if they will be receiving an award. They can share this information to their families. The public is welcome to join the event!! The evening Cap and Gown ceremony will begin at 7pm (graduates showing up 6:15pm) the same evening. Congrats to all of our students who were awarded accolades for their hard work and focus on selfless endeavors. Congratulations to our past graduates! We look forward to seeing them again! 

14) Christmas Outing: The Christmas Outing is a go Thursday, December 19th 2024! Please see permission form in Powerschool (PARENT PORTAL). Families can also use the following link to access the permission and pay! CHRISTMAS OUTING PERMISSION FORM. Please note the deadline for the permission form completion is the day before the trip (Wednesday). Students must have the form and fee paid before Thursday. 

15) Last School Day Before Holidays: Please note that our last day (1/2 day) of school is Friday, December 20th 2024. Our School Leadership group and teachers are organizing a number of fun and connection activities for students to participate in during the morning! Bus dismissal for students will be at 12:30pm. 

16) Heritage Places contest: Morning folks, Heritage NL is having a poster contest for kids in the province. Thought I’d share as a fun activity if anyone at BCP is interested:

https://heritagenl.ca/programs/poster-contest/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3YRHPvjGCUsk__-BQu6zhreKJjItbqfWwvYsP2BpnNpzJzn4_9eI7Rbrw_aem_ST0MO73YiQDYHmpz7t5IYA

Good News Report 

• Lighthouse Project Livestream: Thank-you to Mr. Atakorah for his dedication to the training and providing our students experience in multi-media production. Great work by both new and seasoned members of the LH Project!  Looking forward to your continued progress in the New Year!
  
• School Council: Huge thank-you to our amazing School Council preparing our Christmas Dinner this Monday! Members were taking time on Sunday at the school preparing the vegetables! 
• Awards Night: Thank-you to Ms. Tara North and Ms. Rayna Warren for dedicating so much time preparing for our esteemed Awards Day/Night. Thank-you to all staff supporting this event!
• Staff Meeting: Thank-you teachers for your work in this past week's staff meeting. 
  
• Scott Legge Lighthouse Training: Thank-you Scott Legge and our new and seasoned Lighthouse Project members. Special thanks and congrats to Cameron Bursey and Hannah Burt for their work this past weekend at the North River Christmas Show capturing the amazing show that included AMITY and Alan Doyle! 
  
• Picture Retakes (Lifetouch): Thank-you Lifetouch for their work providing students retakes last week. 
  
• Christmas concert: Thank you all for your support and allowing our students time out of class to practice. Thank you to all those who came to see our students perform and to Michael and Nadine for helping with our drama production. Congratulations to Adya for working with our musicians. It was so wonderful to see the Baccalieu choir back this year. We were on the fence this year about having a concert but the kids wanted it and I am so happy we went ahead with it. It is time for some holiday cheer!
  
• Important CDLI Information: Hugh thank-you to the CDLI team for all of their work supporting our students and for making time for Family-Teacher meetings last week. 
  Please note that CDLI classes continue during school-based closures (PL days, closeouts, snow days, etc). Students are encouraged to sign in from home or watch class recordings to avoid falling behind with coursework.
  
• Playwright Workshop: Thank-you Mr. Bruce Stagg for supporting our Drama students in a workshop preparing for the upcoming Drama Festival! Thank-you Ms. Denise Reid, Ms. Nadine Howell, and Mr. Michael O'Keefe for committing their time to provide these opportunities for students. 
• Girl's Basketball: Keep on working girls basketball! 
  
• Tutoring for Tuition: Tutors are on the go! Thank you student tutors for helping our students who want support!
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for attending Baccalieu Collegiate
• Baccalieu Collegiate Choir: Huge thanks Ms. Sequeira for getting the choir back at Baccalieu. 
• 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! 
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Tuesday, December 10th 2024 (DAY 12)

Dear Families,

Thank-you for your patience with the updates. With only a couple of weeks and alot on the go before the holiday, make sure you get your spirit on! Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Congrats to our Girls Volleyball team for another amazing showing at Provincials. Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email.


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


1) Lighthouse Project Livestream: Members of the Lighthouse Project will have a Livestream to broadcast the weekly update to staff and students on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The broadcast will begin during the Home Room period.

2) Christmas Food Drive: Baccalieu Students and Families! Students are having a CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE (CLICK HERE). Homeroom competition alert! Baccalieu Bucks on the line!

3) Baccalieu Bucks: Baccalieu Student Leadership Group will be introducing Baccalieu Bucks to the school in order to incentivize student spirit! Students will present this idea to students. Please see Presentation (CLICK HERE) for more details.

4) Baccalieu Collegiate Cash Lottery: Cash Lottery tickets are due this Friday, December 13th 2024! Any sold or unsold tickets must come back to the school on this date. Good luck! The BCP Cash Lottery is a school fundraising for flexible seating in our classrooms, stage lights, and to support our extracurricular activities. Cash Lottery Poster.

5) After School Tutoring: Mr. Holloway's after school tutoring will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

6) Scott Legge Lighthouse Training: Scott Legge will be at Baccalieu Collegiate Tuesday, December 10th 2024 and Thursday, December 12th 2024 to help train current and new Lighthouse members! Scott will also be preparing a crew to capture the moments at the North River Christmas Show! Any students wanting to join please reach out to either Mr. Saxby or Mr. Kofi.

8) Senior Boys Basketball: Sr. Boys Basketball practice will go ahead Tuesday, December 10 from 7 - 9pm. The league game against Ascension is postponed until the New Year.

9) Picture Retakes (Lifetouch): Any students/staff who want a picture retake will be available Wednesday, December 11th 2024.

10) Christmas Concert Practice: There will be a practice Wednesday after school for all students involved in the Christmas concert. We will try and do a run through of the concert. Please make every attempt to be there.

11) Drama practice this week: There will be drama practice after school on Monday from 3-4:30. There will be practice again on Wednesday from 3-4:30 whereby we are going to try and do a run through of the concert. Please make every attempt to be there.

12) Important CDLI Information: CDLI Virtual Family-Teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, December 12th. As a result, there will not be any live classes after 11:35 am on that day. Family-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled using Optis. Please note that we do not have access to school messenger. We will also be sharing this message with the families of CDLI students, provided that parent/guardian email addresses have been entered into the student CDLI account.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KzJuzfclFe-vAjox_-qAZMTkqG1_nL-ltRogZ2lyu1w/edit?usp=sharing
Please note that CDLI classes continue during school-based closures (PL days, closeouts, snow days, etc). Students are encouraged to sign in from home or watch class recordings to avoid falling behind with coursework.

13) Christmas concert: The Christmas concert will take place on Thursday December 12th 2024 at 7pm. There will be a $5.00 charge at the door along with Best Seats in the House and a Christmas basket on tickets. Please come out and celebrate the Christmas season with some music and drama. We hope to see you there!

14) Playwright Workshop: We are very pleased to have Mr. Bruce Stagg come to our school and work with our Senior drama troupe on Friday, December 13 beginning at 11am. All senior drama students as well as a few grade 10 boys who will be joining drama after Christmas will participate in the workshop.

16) Heritage Places contest: Morning folks, Heritage NL is having a poster contest for kids in the province. Thought I’d share as a fun activity if anyone at BCP is interested:
https://heritagenl.ca/programs/poster-contest/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3YRHPvjGCUsk__-BQu6zhreKJjItbqfWwvYsP2BpnNpzJzn4_9eI7Rbrw_aem_ST0MO73YiQDYHmpz7t5IYA


17) School Council Christmas Dinner: Monday, December 16th 2024 School Council will be serving Christmas Turkey Dinner for all students and staff during lunchtime. All students and staff are required in the gymnasium for this Christmas festivus.

18) Christmas Dance: On Monday, December 16th 2024 we will have a school dance from 7pm to 9pm.

19) Awards Night: The 2023-24 Awards Day and Night will be forthcoming on Wednesday, December 18th 2024. Grades 7-11 awards will have their presentation in the afternoon periods 4 and 5. All classes will attend. The evening Cap and Gown ceremony will begin at 7pm (graduates showing up 6:15pm) the same evening. Congrats to all of our students who were awarded accolades for their hard work and focus on selfless endeavors. Congratulations to our past graduates!

20) Christmas Outing: We are in the process of planning our annual Christmas field trip for Thursday Dec, 19th. All students will have the option to go swimming in the morning followed by skating in the afternoon. If students do not wish to go swimming they may go to the mall for an hour. If students do not wish to go skating they will need to go to the stadium with us until skating is over. We will be having lunch in between both activities (around 11:15-12:15) in Carbonear at restaurants located across from the mall which include: Starbucks, Crooked Phil's, Subway and McDonalds. We will return home at approximately 2:30pm. We will have a bus going down both Trinity and North shores and will drop off students at their regular bus stops along our way home. If you live in Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Grate's Cove or Red Head Cove you will need to be picked up at Baccalieu Collegiate.

21) Last School Day Before Holidays: Please note that our last day (1/2 day) of school is Friday, December 20th 2024. Our School Leadership group and teachers are organizing a number of fun and connection activities for students to participate in during the morning! Bus dismissal for students will be at 12:30pm.

22) Edutopia Article of the Week: Interesting Research and Insight into Current Student Behaviour

                                                 Good News Report

3A Provincial VolleyBall Championships: Congrats to our senior girls varsity volleyball team on a great showing at the 3A Provincial Volleyball Championships held at Glovertown this weekend. They finished the round robin with a record of 3 and 1, with a three way tie for first. They were eliminated due to a sets for and against ratio. Their sportsmanship was above and beyond by cheering for other teams and socializing with all players. Congrats to Jane Ingerman on being chosen as the team most sportsmanlike player. Let go BCP. Onto the next one.

The grade 9 volleyball team: I would like to express how the grade 9 volleyball team did this weekend. They played with good sportsmanship and had lots of fun.They lost in their semi final match to St.Pauls 25/20 and 25/23 it was a great experience for them.

Lighthouse Project: Congrats Cameron Bursey and Erin Blundon for capturing moments at the Trinity Hall Christmas show alongside NTV News Crews!

NL Schools Memo (PED): Thank-you teachers, caregivers, and students for providing your feedback to this very important change in our time!

Drama Practice this week: Great work Drama! Keep it up! The show is coming soon!

Reports: Congrats on everyone's hard work during Term 1. Whether you did great or not as good as you'd like, keep working and hold responsibility to your journey. You are the strategy.

Sr. Boys Basketball: Sr. Boys Basketball fell to Laval and Baltimore this past weekend at Laval's Invitational!

Drama practice for Christmas Concert: Thank-you teachers and students for working overtime so we have put on a fantastic Christmas concert!

Baccalieu Badminton Club: Thank-you Ms. Oliver for giving opportunity to students to play competitive or non-competitive badminton at Baccalieu.

Girl's Basketball: Keep on working girls basketball!

Tutoring for Tuition: Tutors are on the go! Thank you student tutors for helping our students who want support!

Junior Boys Basketball: Junior Boys are practicing twice a week! Thank-you Coach Barnes, Clarke, and Froggatt for giving back your time to support our youth!

Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for attending Baccalieu Collegiate

Baccalieu Collegiate Choir: Huge thanks Ms. Sequeira for getting the choir back at Baccalieu.

Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page.

Got some good news? BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, December 2nd 2024 (DAY 6)

Dear Families,

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. 

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

1) Lighthouse Project Livestream: Members of the Lighthouse Project will have a Livestream to broadcast the weekly update to staff and students on Monday, December 2, 2024. The broadcast will begin during the Home Room period. 

2) Baccalieu Bucks: Baccalieu Student Leadership Group will be introducing Baccalieu Bucks to the school in order to incentivize student spirit! Students will present this idea to students. Please see Presentation (CLICK HERE) for more details.

3) Christmas Food Drive: Baccalieu Students and Families! Students are having a CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE (CLICK HERE). 

4) NL Schools Memo: Responsible Use of Personal Electronic Devices (Families). Please read and provide your feedback to the new NL Schools Policy banning personal electronic use throughout the school day. 

5) Baccalieu Collegiate Cash Lottery: Keep up with the sales! Now's the time to take the lead in sales. Cash Lottery ticket sales continue for the lucky ticket holders an opportunity to win $5000, $500, and/or $50! The BCP Cash Lottery is a school fundraising for flexible seating in our classrooms, stage lights, and to support our extracurricular activities. Cash Lottery Poster. 

6) Drama Practice this week: Drama practice this week will be on Monday from 4-5 and Wednesday from 3-4:30. It is very important that all students be in attendance.

7) After School Tutoring: Mr. Holloway's after school tutoring will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00pm. 

8) Senior Boys Basketball: Sr. practice is cancelled Tuesday, December 3rd 2024. Thursday practice will go ahead. The team will practice Monday 7-9pm next week. Stay tuned for a possible home game against the Ascension Astros Tuesday!

9) Badminton Club: Badminton club will not go ahead this week for either group. Hope to get another session in before Christmas break.

10) 3A Senior Girls Provincial Volleyball Championships: Good luck to the Baccalieu Collegiate Senior Girls Volleyball Team competing in the 3A Provincial Volleyball Championship from Dec 5 to 7 at Glovertown Academy. Play hard, have fun and bring home the Championship.

11) BCP Family - Teacher Conferences: Baccalieu Collegiate Family-Teacher Conference will be Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 1pm to 5pm.  

12) Tournament at Brookside intermediate: Grade 9 girls volleyball will be attending a tournament at Brookside Intermediate on December 6th and 7th 2024.

13) Important CDLI Information: CDLI Virtual Family-Teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, December 12th. As a result, there will not be any live classes after 11:35 am on that day. Family-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled using Optis. Please note that we do not have access to school messenger. We will also be sharing this message with the families of CDLI students, provided that parent/guardian email addresses have been entered into the student CDLI account.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KzJuzfclFe-vAjox_-qAZMTkqG1_nL-ltRogZ2lyu1w/edit?usp=sharing
Please note that CDLI classes continue during school-based closures (PL days, closeouts, snow days, etc). Students are encouraged to sign in from home or watch class recordings to avoid falling behind with coursework.

14) Scott Legge and the Lighthouse: FYI Scott Legge will be attending our school on  December 10th and December 11th 2024 to continue training our students in the Lighthouse project. We will have a full crew attend and cover the Christmas Concert held in North River which raises money for the Janeway. We will also have representation to support coverage at Trinity Hall which includes working with the NTV News Crew! Any students interested in joining the Lighthouse crew should reach out to Mr. Atakorah. It's an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence promoting the amazing things happening at our school and in our communities. 

15) Picture Retakes (Lifetouch): Retake Picture Day Date is  December 11, 2024

16) Heritage Places contest: Morning folks, Heritage NL is having a poster contest for kids in the province. Thought I’d share as a fun activity if anyone at BCP is interested:

https://heritagenl.ca/programs/poster-contest/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3YRHPvjGCUsk__-BQu6zhreKJjItbqfWwvYsP2BpnNpzJzn4_9eI7Rbrw_aem_ST0MO73YiQDYHmpz7t5IYA

17) Christmas Concert: Baccalieu Collegiate will be holding its annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Come along and help us celebrate the Christmas season with music and drama. The concert will begin at 7 pm and admission will be $5.00.

18)Sports: Believe it or not, there's more sports and activities happening at Baccalieu! Please see the Baccalieu Events Calendar for up-to-date practice times and tournaments.

19) Reminder -- Absence Form (Family): Child Absent? Complete the form BCP ABSENT FORM without having to call or email the respective homeroom teacher. You can do that too. 

20) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

21) School Allergies: Please be aware that the following foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies including nuts, fish, shellfish, egg, and pumpkin. 

22) 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 

23)  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)

• Lighthouse Project Livestream: Members of the Lighthouse Project will have a Livestream to broadcast the weekly update to staff and students on Monday, November 25, 2024. The broadcast will begin during the Home Room period. A YouTube link will be emailed to staff before the livestream begins. Home Room teachers can project this for students to watch in class. We will continue to update everyone about upcoming events.
  
• Junior High Math Competition: Congrats and thank-you to organizers and everyone who participated in the Jr. High Math Competition held last Wednesday!
  
• Harm Reduction Sessions: Huge thanks to Jane Henderson, the Provincial Consultant for Harm Reduction with NL Health Services. Her expertise and support for our teachers' understanding of drugs.
  
• Wipebook Prize: Congrats Mr. Barrett for winning the raffle draw! Please ensure you claim your prize!
  
• School Council: Thank-you School Council members for meeting last week.  
  
• Term 1 End: Congratulations on making it to Term 1! Whether you had success or struggled mightily, there is always another term to put your effort and focus towards. 
  
• SPLASH centre: Thank-you to Harbour Grace Splash Centre for providing our Career Students a wonderful opportunity to attend the Career Fair!
• Sr. Boys Basketball: Sr. Boys Basketball fell to Ascension Collegiate last Thursday night 59-43. 
• Avalon Senior High Math League: Good luck Mr. Holloway and the Math League team!
  
• Drama practice for Christmas Concert: Thank-you teachers and students for working overtime so we have put on a fantastic Christmas concert!
  
• Baccalieu Badminton Club: Thank-you Ms. Oliver for giving opportunity to students to play competitive or non-competitive badminton at Baccalieu. 
•  Girl's Basketball: Keep on working girls basketball! 
  
• Tutoring for Tuition: Tutors are on the go! Thank you student tutors for helping our students who want support!
  
• Junior Boys Basketball: Junior Boys are practicing twice a week! Thank-you Coach Barnes, Clarke, and Froggatt for giving back your time to support our youth!
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for attending Baccalieu Collegiate
• Baccalieu Collegiate Choir: Huge thanks Ms. Sequeira for getting the choir back at Baccalieu. 
• 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! 
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, November 25th 2024 (DAY 1)

 Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. CONGRATS to our Senior Girls Volleyball team for taking the SSNL Regional Qualifier Banner again! They're on to Provincials again! Great work team! 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. 

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

1) Lighthouse Project Livestream: Members of the Lighthouse Project will have a Livestream to broadcast the weekly update to staff and students on Monday, November 25, 2024. The broadcast will begin during the Home Room period. 

2) School Council: BCP School Council Meeting is Monday, November 18th 2024 at 4pm. 

3) Drama practice this week:  Drama practice this week will be regular time- Monday and Thursday from 3pm-4pm.

4) After School Tutoring: Mr. Holloway's after school tutoring will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00pm. 

5) Junior High Math Competition: Wednesday, November 27th 2024 is BCP Annual Junior High Math Competition. Get ready to crunch some numbers!  The gym will be closed during lunch time on Wednesday Nov. 27th due to the Junior High Math Competition.

6) Badminton Club: Badminton for Sr high students will be after school on Wednesday until 4:30. Badminton for Jr high students will be on Thursday after school on Thursday until 4:00. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!

7) Career Education 2202 Students: Career students will be attending the Career Fair Thursday, November 28 at Splash Centre Harbour Grace. This is part of the Grow Up Program that is offered by the Splash Centre. The will be Bus leaving at 8:45am and returning at 1:30pm so students can get the bus home in the afternoon. There is no cost to the students for this trip! Lunch is provided. 

8) Senior Boys Basketball: The BCP Senior Boys team will play their AEBL second regular season game vs. Ascension Astros this Thursday, November 28th 2024. Tip off 6:30pm! Come out and support if you can!

10) Term 1 End: Just a reminder that Term 1 end is near! The last day of school before Term 1 ends for students is Thursday, November 28th 2024. Finish the term strong!

11) BCP PL Close Out & Reporting Day: Baccalieu Collegiate will be shutdown for teachers learning and reporting Friday, November 29th 2024. 

13) Baccalieu Collegiate Cash Lottery: Keep up with the sales! Now's the time to take the lead in sales. Cash Lottery ticket sales continue for the lucky ticket holders an opportunity to win $5000, $500, and/or $50! The BCP Cash Lottery is a school fundraising for flexible seating in our classrooms, stage lights, and to support our extracurricular activities. Cash Lottery Poster. 

14) BCP Family - Teacher Conferences: Baccalieu Collegiate Family-Teacher Conference will be Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 1pm to 5pm.  

15) Scott Legge and the Lighthouse: FYI Scott Legge will be attending our school on Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th 2024 to continue training our students in the Lighthouse project. We will have a full crew attend and cover the Christmas Concert held in North River which raises money for the Janeway. We will also have representation to support coverage at Trinity Hall which includes working with the NTV News Crew! Any students interested in joining the Lighthouse crew should reach out to Mr. Atakorah. It's an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence promoting the amazing things happening at our school and in our communities. 

16) Tournament at Brookside intermediate: Grade 9 girls volleyball will be attending a tournament at Brookside Intermediate on December 6th and 7th.

17) National Youth Services and Centre for Youth Crime Prevention Presents: RCMP Fun Facts

18) Sports: Believe it or not, there's more sports and activities happening at Baccalieu! Please see the Baccalieu Events Calendar for up-to-date practice times and tournaments.

20) Reminder -- Absence Form (Family): Child Absent? Complete the form BCP ABSENT FORM without having to call or email the respective homeroom teacher. You can do that too. 

21) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

22) School Allergies: Please be aware that the following foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies including nuts, fish, shellfish, egg, and pumpkin. 

23) 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

 

25) 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)

• Huge win at Regional Volleyball Tournament: Huge Congratulations to the Baccalieu Collegiate Senior Girls Volleyball team on winning the regionals held at Roncalli High School. They played hard, had fun and sportsmanship was above and beyond. Next stop in two weeks is Provincials in Glovertown. Also congrats to Abbigail Penny on being selected as tournament MVP. 3,2,1 BCP!
  
• Harm Reduction Sessions: Huge thanks to Jane Henderson, the Provincial Consultant for Harm Reduction with NL Health Services. Her expertise and support for our students' understanding of drugs is greatly appreciated. Please see MEMO: Baccalieu Collegiate Harm Reduction Sessions  for further context. 
  
• Boy's Indoor Soccer: Congratulations to the Boy's Indoor Soccer Team on a great showing at the regional qualifiers at Crescent Collegiate this past weekend. The boy's played hard and represented our school well! Great job guys!
  
• Graduation Photos: Thank-you Lifetouch for taking care of our graduate pictures!
• Shawna Squires-Alter: Way-to-go Shawna Squires on a rocking show this past weekend!
  
• Sr. Boys Basketball: Sr. Boys Basketball fell to Carbonear Collegiate in League play last Saturday. 
• Avalon Senior High Math League: Thank-you to all the students who joined the BCP Math League Team!!! Thank-you Mr. Holloway and Ms. Slade to provide the opportunity!
  
• Drama practice for Christmas Concert: Thank-you teachers and students for working overtime so we have put on a fantastic Christmas concert!
  
• Baccalieu Badminton Club: Thank-you Ms. Oliver for giving opportunity to students to play competitive or non-competitive badminton at Baccalieu. 
•  Girl's Basketball: Keep on working girls basketball! 
  
• Tutoring for Tuition: Tutors are on the go! Thank you student tutors for helping our students who want support!
  
• Junior Boys Basketball: Junior Boys are practicing twice a week! Thank-you Coach Barnes, Clarke, and Froggatt for giving back your time to support our youth!
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for attending Baccalieu Collegiate
• Baccalieu Collegiate Choir: Huge thanks Ms. Sequeira for getting the choir back at Baccalieu. 
• 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! 
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, November 18th 2024 (DAY 10)

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. 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. 

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

1) Harm Reduction Sessions: Baccalieu Collegiate students will have a one hour presentation from Jane Henderson with their respective homeroom on Monday, November 18th 2024. Jane Henderson is the Provincial Consultant for Harm Reduction with NL Health Services. Please see MEMO: Baccalieu Collegiate Harm Reduction Sessions  for further context. 

3) Drama Practice: There will be drama practice 4-5 on Monday and Thursday this week. Monday's practice will follow choir practice.

3) School Council: BCP School Council Meeting is Monday, November 18th 2024 at 4pm. 

4) After School Tutoring: Mr. Holloway's after school tutoring will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00pm. 

5) Graduation Photos: Lifetouch will be at Baccalieu next week Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22 2024 to take Grade 12 Graduation photos. All students should take their photos so that they are in the Baccalieu Collegiate composite. Students are not required to pay the sitting fee unless they purchase the proofs. 

6) Indoor Soccer: There will be a boy's indoor soccer practice on Thursday from 3-4pm. This is the last practice before the regional qualifier tournament. Please make every effort to attend!

7) Shawna Squires-Alter: Shawna Squires band ALTER will be playing at Second Stage. This is an all ages venue. November 23rd. admission is $15 or P.W.Y.C. doors open at 4pm bands start at 5pm. Bands include ALTER, Kicker, Mantra, Bog Rot, Little Fauna, and Sheavy! Drop by and enjoy a great show.

8) Baccalieu Collegiate Cash Lottery: Cash Lottery ticket sales continue for the lucky ticket holders an opportunity to win $5000, $500, and/or $50! The BCP Cash Lottery is a school fundraising for flexible seating in our classrooms, stage lights, and to support our extracurricular activities. Cash Lottery Poster. 

9) National Youth Services and Centre for Youth Crime Prevention Presents: RCMP Fun Facts

11) Junior High Math Competition: Wednesday, November 27th 2024 is BCP Annual Junior High Math Competition. Get ready to crunch some numbers! 

12) BCP PL Close Out & Reporting Day: Baccalieu Collegiate will be shutdown for teachers learning and reporting Friday, November 29th 2024.

13) Term 1 End: Just a reminder that Term 1 end is near! The last day of school before Term 1 ends for students is Thursday, November 28th 2024. Finish the term strong!

14) BCP Family - Teacher Conferences: Baccalieu Collegiate Family-Teacher Conference will be Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 1pm to 5pm.  

16) Scott Legge and the Lighthouse: FYI Scott Legge will be attending our school on Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th 2024 to continue training our students in the Lighthouse project. We will have a full crew attend and cover the Christmas Concert held in North River which raises money for the Janeway. We will also have representation to support coverage at Trinity Hall which includes working with the NTV News Crew! Any students interested in joining the Lighthouse crew should reach out to Mr. Atakorah. It's an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence promoting the amazing things happening at our school and in our communities. 

17) Sports: Believe it or not, there's more sports and activities happening at Baccalieu! Please see the Baccalieu Events Calendar for up-to-date practice times and tournaments.

19) Reminder -- Absence Form (Family): Child Absent? Complete the form BCP ABSENT FORM without having to call or email the respective homeroom teacher. You can do that too. 

20) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

21) School Allergies: Please be aware that the following foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies including nuts, fish, shellfish, egg, and pumpkin. 

22) 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

24) 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)

• Boy's Indoor Soccer: Good luck this weekend Baccalieu In-door boys!
  
• Staff Meeting: Thank-you teachers for taking time out of your busy schedules to meet and grind out the details to support our students and school. 
  
• Professional Learning Cohort: Big thank-you to teachers for taking advantage of the opportunity to improve your instruction by joining the professional learning cohort. Great job!
  
• Avalon Senior High Math League: Thank-you to all the students who joined the BCP Math League Team!!! Thank-you Mr. Holloway and Ms. Slade to provide the opportunity!
  
• Drama practice for Christmas Concert: Thank-you teachers and students for working overtime so we have put on a fantastic Christmas concert!
  
• Baccalieu Badminton Club: Thank-you Ms. Oliver for giving opportunity to students to play competitive or non-competitive badminton at Baccalieu. 
  
•  Cash Lottery Early Bird Draw: Congrats to Hannah Burt for winning the BCP Early Bird draw --  $25.00 Jungle Jim's Gift Certificate!
•  Girl's Basketball: Keep on working girls basketball! 
  
• Tutoring for Tuition: Tutors are on the go! Thank you student tutors for helping our students who want support!
  
• Junior Boys Basketball: Junior Boys are practicing twice a week! Thank-you Coach Barnes, Clarke, and Froggatt for giving back your time to support our youth!
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for attending Baccalieu Collegiate
• Baccalieu Collegiate Choir: Huge thanks Ms. Sequeira for getting the choir back at Baccalieu. 
• 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! 
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Tuesday, November 12th 2024 (DAY 6)

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. 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. 

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

NLSchools Message: Everyone Deserves Respect

1) Design and Fabrication Class: A reminder to all students enrolled in Design and Fab to please read and have your parent(s)/guardian(s) sign the safety pledge form. Please return these forms to Ms. Petten this week!

2) After School Tutoring: Mr. Holloway's after school tutoring will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00pm. 

3) Boy's Indoor Soccer: There will be a short meeting on Tuesday at recess time for anyone on the boy's indoor soccer team. *Practice Change*: Practice this week will go ahead on TUESDAY from 3-4pm. 

4) Professional Learning Cohort: NLSchools Program Specialists will be at Baccalieu working with teachers who joined the inquiry cohort on Wednesday, November 13th 2024. 

5) Drama practice for Christmas Concert: There will be practice for the Christmas concert this Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3-4. Please make every effort to be there.

6) Baccalieu Badminton Club: The Baccalieu Badminton Club for Sr High players will go ahead after school on Wednesdays until 4:30 at Baccalieu Collegiate starting on November 13th. The Jr High players will play on Thursdays until 4:00 at Baccalieu Collegiate. This will start up when the indoor soccer practices are completed for the year. Estimated start up date is November 28th.

7) Cash Lottery Early Bird Draw: Students, bring back your sold tickets by Thursday, November 14th 2024. Every booklet sold (25 tickets) and your name goes into a draw for a $25.00 Jungle Jim's Gift Certificate!

8) Girl's Basketball: Girl's basketball practice this week will go ahead on Thursday after school from 3-4pm.

9) Graduation Photos: Lifetouch will be at Baccalieu next week Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22 2024 to take Grade 12 Graduation photos. All students should take their photos so that they are in the Baccalieu Collegiate composite. Students are not required to pay the sitting fee unless they purchase the proofs. 

10) Term 1 End: Just a reminder that Term 1 end is near! The last day to submit any re-scheduled work is Thursday, November 28th 2024. Good luck! 

11) Shawna Squires-Alter: Shawna Squires band ALTER will be playing at Second Stage. This is an all ages venue. November 23rd. admission is $15 or P.W.Y.C. doors open at 4pm bands start at 5pm. Bands include ALTER, Kicker, Mantra, Bog Rot, Little Fauna, and Sheavy! Drop by and enjoy a great show.

12) Cash Lottery Kickoff: Baccalieu Collegiate Cash Lottery kicked off last week Tuesday, November 5th 2024 . There will be many great prizes and cash incentives for students. All the same great stocking stuffer gifts for opportunity to win $5000, $500, and/or $50! The BCP Cash Lottery is a school fundraising for flexible seating in our classrooms, stage lights, and to support our extracurricular activities. Cash Lottery Poster. 

13) Sports: Believe it or not, there's more sports and activities happening at Baccalieu! Please see the Baccalieu Events Calendar for up-to-date practice times and tournaments.

14) Reminder -- Absence Form (Family): Child Absent? Complete the form BCP ABSENT FORM without having to call or email the respective homeroom teacher. You can do that too. 

15) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

16) School Allergies: Please be aware that the following foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies including nuts, fish, shellfish, egg, and pumpkin. 

17) 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

18) 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)

• Senior Girls Varsity Volleyball: Big congratulations to the Senior Girls Varsity Volleyball team on winning the Division B tier one Championship this past weekend at the 8th Annual Pink invitational tournament held in memory of Makayla Puddicombe. Also congratulations to Anna Kate Sutton on being chosen as MVP of our team. These girls showed great sportsmanship for Baccalieu Collegiate by cheering for all teams this weekend. Awesome job. 
• Jamarama Donation: Thank-you students and families for supporting Jamarama in support of Janeway. Congrats to Grade 9 and Grade 10B Homerooms for raising the most money! The school raised $131.00 total for the Janeway. 
• Avalon Senior High Math League: Thank-you to all the students who joined the BCP Math League Team!!! Thank-you Mr. Holloway and Ms. Slade to provide the opportunity!
  
• Senior Boys Basketball: Congrats to Boys basketball who had an excellent weekend in Bonavista placing 3rd out of 6 teams. Back to the lab boys!
• Remembrance Day Assembly: Thank-you students, staff, and the public for joining us to honour Remembrance Day. Thank-you to the amazing work of staff and students and Cadets for creating such an excellent event. 
  
• Drama & Music: Thank-you staff and students who prepared and performed in the Remembrance Day Assembly. Amazing job!
  
• Indoor Soccer Practices:  Keep up the great work boys soccer!
  
• Comprehensive School Health Team: Thank-you Ms. Rex and the Baccalieu CSH team for working diligently to create a healthy school. Thank-you Leadership students for meeting with Ms. Rex and speaking openly!
  
• Tutoring for Tuition: Tutors are on the go! Thank you student tutors for helping our students who want support!
  
• Junior Boys Basketball: Junior Boys are practicing twice a week! Thank-you Coach Barnes, Clarke, and Froggatt for giving back your time to support our youth!
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for attending Baccalieu Collegiate
• Baccalieu Collegiate Choir: Huge thanks Ms. Sequeira for getting the choir back at Baccalieu. 
• 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! 
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form