Bonjour BP families, 

This week on Monday, teachers gathered from across the CBE to participate on various sessions in language pedagogy, wellbeing in the classroom, integrating Indigenous ways of knowing into the classrooms, and mathematics/literacy sessions. These sessions highlight the importance of teachers committing to lifelong learning in the profession.  

Student Vote 

On Mon. April 23, BP students an opportunity to cast their vote in the federal election. The Student Vote program is dedicated to enhancing civic education for school-aged youth. As part of the Social Studies curriculum, students learn about the federal political system and the platform of each of the federal party leaders. Families can support this learning through informed conversations leading up to the Canadian federal election.  Learn more! 

Welcome Back Mr. Aylesworth for Next Week 

The tour de Mr. Aylesworth makes another stop at BP next week as he is helping out in the office while I am away on the Eastern Canada trip with students.  Merci M. Aylesworth!  

Support Staff Appreciation Week April 21-25 

Thank you to our amazing support staff, not only this week, but for the hard work they do on behalf of our students on a daily basis! From talking care of our students in the main office to working with students in various areas of the school and classrooms, you are appreciated! 

Good Citizenship in the Lakeview Community 

As the spring weather improves, more students are active in the neighbourhood over the lunch hour.  We regularly instruct students about their responsibilities for making positive choices and for representing the school in a favourable way.  Families are requested to reinforce similar messages at home, specifically with respect to: 

  • Placing waste in the correct receptacles 
  • Respecting neighbour private property 
  • Behaving in an orderly way in the shops and restaurants surrounding the school 
  • Exercising safety and respect when accessing Calgary Transit 

Students should be aware that the CBE Student Code of Conduct applies to all any activities that takes place within the school day, including on commutes to and from school, and over the lunch hour. 

WCHS Musical Theatre Auditions 

Any student who is attending Western Canada High School in September 2024 is invited to audition for the fall musical, Chicago.  Auditions will be held in June at Western Canada High School.  

For more information and to sign up for an audition, please contact WCHS Drama Specialist and program coordinator Caitlin Gallichan-Lowe: cjgallichanl@cbe.ab.ca. Audition spaces are limited, so please get in touch before May 25. 

Important Dates  

  • April 28- May 3- Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec Trip for grade 8 
  • May 8- Westgate and Jennie Elliott grade 6's visit BP 
  • May 8- Healthy Hunger Coco Brooks 
    • Order here 
    • Note: orders close 5 days before scheduled date 
  • May 12- Grades 8-9 Band Festival 
  • May 14- Gauss Math Contest 
  • May 16- Non Instructional Day. No school for students 
  • May 19- Victoria Day. No school for students 
  • May 22- Healthy Hunger Subway 
    • Order here 
    • Note: orders close 5 days before scheduled date 
  • May 27- FLA grade 9 Part A PAT, 9-11 AM 
  • May 29- ELA grade 9 Part A PAT, 9-11 AM 
  • May 30- Wellness day for all BP students 
  • June 2- Grade 9 Three Herons Field Trip 
  • June 5- Track and Field day  
  • June 5- Healthy Hunger Mary Browns 
  • June 10- Grade 7 French Drumheller Field Trip 
  • June 10- Grade 9 Farewell to Heritage Park. Details to follow 
  • June 11- Grade 9 FLA PAT part B, 9-10:15 AM 
  • June 11- after school farewell for Grade 9's and families 4-6:30 PM. Details to follow. 
  • June 13- Grade 9 Math Part A PAT 9-9:30 AM 
  • June 16- Grade 7 English Drumheller Field Trip 
  • June 16- Grade 9 ELA PAT Part B, 9-10:15 AM 
  • June 17- Grade 9 Math Part B PAT 9-10:20 AM 
  • June 18- Grade 9 Social Studies PAT 9-10:20 AM 
  • June 19- Grade 9 Science PAT 9-10:15 AM 
  • June 19- Healthy Hunger Papa Johns 
  • June 23, 24, 25- Grade 9 Three Herons Field Trip 
  • June 25- Report Cards available in PowerSchool 
  • June 26- last day of instruction, early dismissal (noon) 
  • June 27- Appeals Day 8:30 AM-12:00 PM 
  • June 27, 12PM- School closed for summer 

Have a wonderful weekend!