Bonjour BP families.
I'd like to start the week recognizing our Student Council, who is organizing a "Culture Dress Day" in recognition of Black History Month on February 29 this week. Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of Black people in Canada. To celebrate these contributions and legacies student council is inviting students to wear their traditional dress from their cultures. An alternative for those who might not have traditional dress attire to wear, is to wear the colours of the Pan African Flag, which are red, black, and green. Students are invited to wear their traditional dress or wear red/black/green on the 29th.
Pink Shirt Day
The CBE supports bullying prevention and awareness and recognizes the importance of Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 28. Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity that supports increased awareness and prevention of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online and helps support bolstering children's self-esteem. In Homeroom class, students will continue the work and discussions on bullying behaviour and preventative actions that they can take to ensure BP continues to be a safe, inclusive environment for all. We encourage everyone to wear pink on Wednesday.
Cafeteria Closure
Please note that the cafeteria will be closed for food sales on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. The space will remain open for students to eat lunch.
Franco-Winterfest
The Franco-winterfest 2024 Winter Festival, is taking place on March 2nd and 3rd at the Cité des Rocheuses and Sainte Marguerite-Bourgeoys School from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is open for all families.
Important Dates
February 28 - Pink Shirt Day, Grade 7's Be Brave event at Saddledome
February 29 - Traditional Dress/Pan African dress day
February 29 - Grades 8/9 Outdoor Ed to Nakiska
March 11-15 - Semaine de la francophonie/French week, Grades 8-9 Band at Disney
March 11- Special Fun lunch (poutine from Family Fry Guy order here, deadline to order is March 6
March 12 - Réunis en Francophonie students visit Western Canada High School
March 13 - Grade 8 Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing
March 14 - Healthy Hunger- Golden Bell order here
March 19 - Grade 7 Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing
March 20 - all Immersion Grade 7's to MRU for 50th Anniversary Immersion celebrations
March 21- Last day of classes for students, Parent Teacher Interviews 3:30-8:00 PM (details forthcoming)
March 22 - Non Instructional day- Parent Teacher Interviews 8:30-12:00 PM (details forthcoming)
March 25 - April 1- Spring Break
April 2 - Classes Resume
Have a wonderful week,
Rishma Hajee
Principal | Bishop Pinkham School