Happy new year, BP families! 

We hope that the last couple of weeks off allowed you to rest and recharge to end the year. We are happy to see students again and to hear of their winter break adventures.  

BP Open House 

We are excited to host our annual BP Open House for new students for the 26-27 school year. If you have a student joining us or interested in joining for the 26-27 school year starting in September, please come. You and your student will have a chance to learn some more about the registration process, our school and the programs we offer (English, Late French Immersion, Continuing French Immersion, and CSSI) and have a tour! Please see attached invitation . Our Late French Immersion Team will have visited our feeder school students in grade 6 to also let them know about the program.  

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

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. 

BelCanFran Student Exchange 

BelCanFran is a private organization which offers 12-week programs to France with billeting in homes. There will be a special presentation for any interested families on Saturday, January 17 from 3-4:30 PM at the Wildwood Community Centre. BELCANFRAN Brochure 

Important Dates 

  • 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 12- Registration for new next year (2026-2027) students opens 
  • 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 
  • January 22- Grade 8B Outdoor Ed X Country Skiing 
  • January 26- Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Avalanche Awareness 
  • January 27- Open House for WCHS 3:30-5 PM 
  • January 28- Grade 8A Outdoor Ed X Country Skiing 
  • January 29- Healthy Hunger, Subway 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 29- BP Open House for new students for the 26-27 school year, 6:00-7:30 PM 
  • January 30- Non Instruction Day- no school for students 
  • February 5- Grade 8 to zoo (classes TBD) 
  • February 9- Grade 7A Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing 
  • February 9- Grade 9 photo day 
  • February 10- Grade 7B Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing 
  • February 11- Grade 8 to zoo (classes TBD) 
  • February 12/13- Teachers Convention, no school for students 
  • February 16- Family Day, no school for students 
  • February 17- Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Avalanche Awareness 
  • February 23- Grade 8 to zoo (classes TBD) 
  • February 24- Grade 9 vaccinations. Forms to be sent home, and only students receiving consent will have their vaccinations. 
  • February 24- Report Cards go live on PowerSchool 
  • February 25- Grades 8/9 Outdoor Ed skiing 
  • February 25- Pink Shirt Day 
  • February 26- Healthy Hunger, Mary Brown'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) 
  • February 27- Non Instruction Day, no school for students 

 

Have a terrific week ahead! 

Rishma Hajee 
Principal | Bishop Pinkham School