Bonjour BP families! 

We have many rich learning activities for our students this week. Those in Foods class had (or will have later this week) a pancake design competition in teams with mystery guest judges, our Band students will have their first live performance in front of an audience on Wednesday, and our Student Well Being Action Team is taking part in the student Well Being Symposium today at MRU. In conjunction with CBE's Wellbeing strategists, students across the system will work with their teachers and each other to develop activities that focus on belonging and connection to their respective schools, a wonderful avenue for the inclusion of student voice and representation! 

Food Drive Donations  

Student Leadership is running a food drive to go to the Veterans Association for the month of December. Their donations will count for spirit points based on their instructional group! The donations will be collected by the leadership team until Wednesday December 17 .  

Student Fees Ready for Payment 

Please log on to your MyCBE Account as central school fees and complementary fees have now been posted for payment.  

December Celebrations and Days of Significance 

BP School is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected and celebrated. The CBE invites communities to view the following calendar which identifies some of the significant  days of recognition and celebration within the wider community.   

https://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/calendars/Pages/dates-of-significance.aspx 

This season, we highlight that some of our families will be celebrating: 

  • Hanukkah (Dec. 14-22) 
  • Winter Solstice (Dec. 21) 
  • Yule (Dec.21) 
  • Christmas (Dec. 25) 
  • Kwanzaa (Dec. 26 to Jan. 1)  

For grade 9 BP Families with a student transitioning to grade 10 for 2026-2027 

With high school open houses and tours coming up in the new year please complete the designation form linked below. This will allow us to best plan for your students transition into grade 10. Please complete the form below by December 14th.  

High School Designation – Fill out form 

Ms. McNeice from Student Services will be hosting a general High School Information Meeting on January 20th from 4 - 5pm. You can join either in person or virtually on teams. For information specific to your student's high school make sure to attend the open house for their high school see below for the current information. Please refer to the school website for additional information and to check for changes in their schedules.  

Information based on our feeder school websites:  

  • January 15 at 6 - 8 pm - Bowness High School Open House 
  • January 27 at 3:30 - 5 pm - Western Canada Open House 
  • January 29 at 5 - 8 pm - Central Memorial Open House  
  • Early February, To be Determined - Ernest Manning Parent Information Evening  

For Grade 9 Families from Western Canada High School 

Western Canada High School will be hosting an Open House opportunity on Tuesday, January 27th from 3:30-5:00 pm for current grade 9 students/families who might be interested in learning more about the school’s option programming (prior to guidance visits and course selection in February).  Grade 9 Tours for direct feeder schools will take place earlier that day, as well, so many students will also be able to visit the school in that capacity.  More information about course programming for 2026/27 will be available on the WCHS website after the winter break.  Any general questions about registration can be directed to the main office at 403-228-5363.  Thank you. 

Pinkham Spirit Wear 

Bishop Pinkham has partnered with Summarized Designs to launch a brand-new Panther Clothing Store! Our goal is to help students feel a strong sense of community and pride while offering convenient access to quality spirit wear. 

The store features a selection of school-spirit items for students including hoodies, sweaters, shirts, and shorts. Student will also be able to customize colours, sizes, and logos on select items. All items are optional to purchase. 

Please note that all sales are final. We are happy to make exceptions for size exchanges or any quality concerns to ensure families are satisfied. 

We invite you to check out the store to browse the new collection! If you order, the items will be delivered ready to the school for student pick up in 1-2 weeks.  

Link: https://www.myschoolzone.ca/pinkham 

Thank you for your continued support of our Bishop Pinkham Panthers! 

Important Dates 

  • December 9- Student Well Being Action Team to the Middle Years Well Being Symposium 
  • December 10- BP Winter Band Concert 3:30-5 PM 
  • December 11- 7E2 to zoo 
  • December 11- Healthy Hunger, Edo Japan 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) 
  • December 15- 7C2-7C3 to zoo 
  • December 16- Outdoor Ed 7B Snowshoeing trip 
  • December 17- Outdoor Ed 7A Snowshoeing trip 
  • December 19- Last day of classes 
  • December 20-January 4- Winter Break 
  • January 5- classes resume 
  • January 8- Healthy Hunger, Papa Johns 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) 
  • January 13- grades 8-9 Outdoor Ed Ski trip to Nakiska 
  • January 20-BP hosts a parent high school Q&A, 4-5 PM Join the meeting now 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead, 
Rishma Hajee 
Principal | Bishop Pinkham School