Bonjour BP families, 

You're getting this message a day earlier than usual, so that if you are interested in ordering a healthy Hunger lunch for your child(ren), you have some time to get organized. On the Healthy Hunger note, we would like to thank our amazing team of volunteers who have set all of our students up in the system and have connected with vendors to provide these lunches for our students. The team comes in a couple of times a month to organize and distribute lunches for our students- no small undertaking. The lunches are pre-loaded on to the site for the year in case families wanted to order in advance. Merci Healthy Hunger volunteers! Please see important dates below for the link to order and for vendor information. 

Traffic Safety 

A gentle reminder to all that there have been some close calls with students and cars at the beginning and end of school. Please speak with your student about traffic safety (walking into the street while on phone and not paying attention to cars, walking into street in between buses, cars not following speed limit, and parking lot drop offs/pick ups, U turns, etc.) Although convenient at times to not pay attention to safety, the potential for danger and injuries takes precedence. Please also refrain from using the private parking areas in the condo across from us for U turns and cutting through as we want to respect our neighbours. Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe.  

Terry Fox Run 

We are excited to announce our upcoming Terry Fox Run that will take place during Physical Education Wednesday September 17th, 2025.  This year, our goal as a school is to raise $2,000 to support cancer research. 

How to Donate 

  • Donations can be made online or by bringing a toonie for Terry to one of your PE teachers. Please submit your donations, as we will be keeping the website active till the end of the day on Sept 18th.  
  • Link to donate online: https://schools.terryfox.ca/BishopPinkhamJuniorHigh 

Basketball Tryouts 

We are excited to announce basketball tryouts for the upcoming season at BP. For each team, please see the calendar for details. 

All athletes must ensure they come prepared with appropriate athletic clothing, shoes, and water. In order to tryout the signed Annual Authorization form for all athletes and the Eligibility Confirmation form for female athletes must be returned. If you are unable to attend a tryout, please contact the following coaches: 

  • Jr. Girls - Ms. Frank 
  • Sr. Girls - Mme. Ngoyi 
  • Jr. Boys - Mrs. Dymond 
  • Sr. Boys - Mr. Hansinger 

We look forward to seeing all players out on the court. Go Panthers! 

Forms, Forms, and More Forms!  

The beginning of the school year means many forms to sign. The following forms are no longer available hard copy and can be filled out on your MyCBE account in SchoolEngage. The deadline for form completion is September 15.  

Please log on and complete as soon as possible so we have accurate records for our students.  

  • Demographic Verification Form   
  • Annual Authorization Form (combines the following forms: School District use of Personal Information; Consent for CBE Use of Student Information; Consent for use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups)  
  • Citizenship Information Update Form  

These forms to be filled out are not on your School Engage account and are attached below. Please print, sign, and return to homeroom teacher.  

Important Dates 

  • September 18 - Healthy Hunger- Papa John's order here 
    • Orders close at 11:59 PM, 5 days prior to delivery date 
    • When ordering, you will need your student's instructional group (NOT homeroom) 
  • September 18 - Meet the teacher 6:30-8 PM 
  • September 26 - Orange Shirt Day 
  • September 29 - Non Instruction Day- no school for students 
  • September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation- no school for students 
  • October 1 - photo day (say cheese!) 

 

Have a lovely week ahead! 

 

Rishma Hajee 

Principal | Bishop Pinkham School