Bonjour BP families. 

This week, our school is proud to celebrate Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week. Substitute teachers play an essential role in keeping our classrooms running smoothly and ensuring that learning continues seamlessly whenever a regular teacher is away. Their flexibility, professionalism, and willingness to step into any classroom—often on short notice—make a tremendous difference in the daily life of our school. 

We are grateful for the care they show our students, the relationships they build, and the calm confidence they bring into every learning space. Substitutes support instruction, maintain routines, and help provide the consistency our students need to thrive. Quite simply, our school could not function without their dedication. 

Throughout the week, we’ll be recognizing and thanking our substitute teachers in a variety of ways, and we encourage you to join us in expressing appreciation whenever you see them in our hallways and classrooms. 

Upcoming School Conferences

Conference booking opened yesterday. Due to the limited number of time slots available, parents/guardians are asked to book a conference only if there is something specific they would like to discuss with their child’s teacher. There are not enough appointment times for every family, so we appreciate your consideration in helping ensure that families who need time to connect are able to do so. Families are encouraged to sign up early to secure a time that works best for them. A note for our grade 7 families who haven't yet booked conferences, that when booking with homeroom teachers, the conference would be for the once a week homeroom class, not any of your student's other classes (they may have different teachers for math, science, humanities, etc.) 

French Week Poutine Orders 

We would love your support with our upcoming Poutine Food Truck visit during French Week! At the moment, orders are quite low, and we want to ensure the truck is able to return for future events. 

A reminder that the food truck will be on-site on March 19, and all orders must be placed in advance through Healthy Hunger. No day‑of orders will be accepted. Ordering will close one week prior, on March 12. 

In addition to poutine, there are gluten‑free options and a just‑fries option available for students who prefer something different. 

Thank you for helping us make this a fun and successful experience for our students.  

• March 19- Healthy Hunger- special Poutine day order here 

Badminton Tryouts 

Badminton tryouts will begin the week immediately following March Break. Students interested in trying out for the team should come prepared with appropriate athletic clothing, indoor running shoes, and a water bottle. All equipment will be provided, but students may bring their own racquet if they prefer. 

Our goal is to provide a positive experience for all students, whether they are new to the sport or returning players. Coaches will be assessing basic skills, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tryout process. Final team lists will be shared after the tryouts conclude. Thank you to our coaches, Mr. Hansinger, Ms. Ross, Mrs. Clements, Mr. Carr, Mr. Scott, and Mme McQuarrie, for volunteering their time for our students 

Thank you for your support—we’re looking forward to a great badminton season ahead! Go Panthers!

Badminton Tryout Schedule

Please email your coaches if you are unable to make a tryout:

Gr. 7 – Mr. Hansinger/Ms. Ross/Mrs. Clements Gr. 8 – Mr. Carr

Gr. 9 – Mr. Scott/Mrs. McQuarrie

Green Fools 

Phys Ed Artist In Residence Update- Green Fools  

Reminder - Green Fools Circus program will be coming from Mar 30-Apr 2!  

Circus is a non-competitive, confidence building, and team building activity that allows students to set and achieve goals in a fun and healthy way! They teach a variety of circus skills including:   

• Juggling: Ball, Club and Ring juggling   
• Balancing: Stilt Walking, Slackline, Tight Wire, Rola Bola, and Walking Barrel  
• Coordination: Diabolo Flower Sticks, Poi, and Plate Spinning

Please note that a non-refundable fee of $18 will be charged to your MyCBE account for participation in the Circus Program. This fee covers the costs associated with equipment, instruction, and materials necessary for the program. Please reach out to your child's PE teacher if you will be away that week for PE.   

Grade 9 Grad Photo Retakes 

Photo retakes will take place at the studio on April 14. Retakes are by appointment only. 

If your child would like a retake, please use the link below to book a time: 

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/?e_id=13009 

The photography studio is located at: #30, 5329 72 Ave SE 

Please book directly through the link, as appointments are required for all retakes. 

BPPC/BPPA Meetings 

This month's meeting will take place online on March 12 from 11:30 AM-1 PM. We hope by changing the time over the lunch hour, that more parents may be able to join. Please see the agenda.

Important Dates- all the way to June!

• March 11-12-13- Grade 8/9 Band Camp 
• March 12- BPPC/BPPA meeting, 11:30 AM-1 PM 
• • Join the meeting now 
  • Meeting ID: 290 983 129 998 6  
  • Passcode: pZ2oS69u 
• March 16-20- SEAs Trip 
• March 16-20- Semaine de la Francophonie 
• March 16- Cabane a Sucre/Sugar Shack 
• March 18- Grade 8 Outdoor Ed Cross Country skiing 
• March 18- Reunis en Francophonie Club to WCHS 
• March 19- Healthy Hunger- special Poutine day 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) 
• March 19- Parent-Teacher Conferences (booking window will be open March 9, 8 AM to March 17, 8 PM) 4-8 PM 
• March 20- Parent-Teacher Conferences (booking window will be open March 9, 8 AM to March 17, 8 PM) 8:30 AM-12 PM, No School for Students
• March 23-27- Spring Break 
• March 30- Classes Resume 
• April 3 Good Friday- No School for Students 
• April 6/7- Grade 7 Band Camp 
• April 9- Reunis en Francophonie Club to Westgate School 
• April 16-17- Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Camping Trip 
• April 23- 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) 
• April 24- System PD Day- no school for students 
• April 27-May 2- Grade 8 FI Ottawa/Montreal/Quebec Trip 
• May 6- Drama Club Production 5-7 PM 
• May 10- Grade 9 Band Festival Trip 
• May 11- Grade 8 Band Festival Trip 
• May 14- 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) 
• May 15- Non-Instructional Day- No school for students 
• May 18- Victoria Day- No school for students 
• May 20- Grade 9 FLA Part A Provincial Achievement Exam, 9-11 AM 
• May 21- Grade 9 ELA Part A Provincial Achievement Exam, 9-11 AM 
• May 28- 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) 
• June 4- Healthy Hunger- A & W 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) 
• June 4- BP Spring Band Concert, 3:30-5 PM 
• June 8-Grade 9 FLA Part B Provincial Exam 9-10:15 AM 
• June 9-Grade 9 ELA Part B Provincial Exam 9-10:15 AM 
• June 11- 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) 
• June 15- Grade 8/9 Outdoor Ed Day Hike 
• June 16- Grade 9 Math Part A Provincial Exam 9-9:30 AM 
• June 18- Grade 9 Farewell at Heritage Park during school hours, details forthcoming once finalized 
• June 19- Grade 9 Math Part B Provincial Exam 9-10:20 AM 
• June 22- Grade 9 Social Studies Provincial Exam 9-10:20 AM 
• June 23- Grade 9 Science Provincial Exam 9-10:15 AM 
• June 26- Last day of school for students 
• June 29/30- Non-Instructional Days, Appeals Day. Information forthcoming when finalized, no school for students.
  Note: Bishop Pinkham School will be closed for summer holidays (no access to phones/emails from 12:30 PM on June 30- Aug 27, opening at 9 AM) 
• August 31- First day of school for the 2026-2027 year! 

Have a terrific week ahead!