Bonjour BP Families,

This week is a shortened school week with Teachers’ Convention approaching. While students will not attend school on Thursday and Friday, teachers from across Calgary will be participating in two days of professional development focused on reflection and growth in teaching practice.

Students will also be off on Monday, as it is Family Day.


Yearbooks

Yearbooks for this school year will be delivered to students in June.

  • Payment can be made online using this LINK
  • You will be asked to provide your student’s homeroom teacher for distribution purposes
  • All payments and orders are completed online
  • The school is not collecting yearbook payments this year

Pinkham Spirit Wear

Bishop Pinkham has partnered with Summarized Designs to launch a brand-new Panther Clothing Store. This initiative is designed to foster school pride while offering families convenient access to quality spirit wear.

The store includes:

  • Hoodies, sweaters, shirts, and shorts
  • Customization options for colours, sizes, and logos on select items
  • Optional purchases only

Please note:

  • All sales are final
  • Size exchanges and quality concerns will be accommodated to ensure family satisfaction

Orders will be delivered directly to the school and ready for student pickup within 1–2 weeks.

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

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


Castle Rock Study Guide Sale

Sales Open Until Tuesday, February 11

As we begin the new semester, Castle Rock Research study guide sales are now open.

EducationMatters has partnered with Castle Rock Research to provide high-quality study materials at a significant discount for CBE students. These resources are designed to support learning and build confidence throughout the semester.

To order, visit our school’s sales page:
https://castlerockresearch.com/cbe-site-sale

Every purchase helps raise funds for Education Matters, supporting programs that help CBE students thrive.


Important Dates

  • Tuesday, February 11: Grade 8C trip to the Zoo
  • Thursday–Friday, February 12–13: Teachers’ Convention – No school for students
  • Monday, February 16: Family Day – No school for students
  • Tuesday, February 17: Grade 9 Outdoor Education – Avalanche Awareness
  • Thursday, February 19: Healthy Hunger – Papa John’s
    • Orders close at 11:59 PM, five days prior to delivery
    • Instructional group (not homeroom) required when ordering
  • Monday, February 23: Grade 8L trip to the Zoo
  • Tuesday, February 24:
    • Grade 9 Vaccinations (consent required; forms will be sent home)
    • Report Cards available on PowerSchool
  • Wednesday, February 25:
    • Grades 8/9 Outdoor Education – Skiing
    • Pink Shirt Day
  • Thursday, February 26: Healthy Hunger – Mary Brown’s
    • Orders close at 11:59 PM, five days prior to delivery
    • Instructional group (not homeroom) required when ordering
  • Friday, February 27: Non-Instructional Day – No school for students
  • March 11–13: Grades 8/9 Band Camp
  • Thursday, March 12: BPPC/BPPA Meeting – Time to be determined
  • March 16–20:
    • SEAs Trip
    • Semaine de la francophonie
  • Monday, March 16: Cabane à sucre (Sugar Shack)
  • Wednesday, March 18:
    • Grade 8 Outdoor Education – Cross-Country Skiing
    • Réunis en Francophonie Club visit to WCHS
    • Healthy Hunger – Special Poutine Day (details forthcoming)
  • Thursday, March 19: Parent-Teacher Interviews, 4:00–8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 20: Parent-Teacher Interviews, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
    • No school for students
  • March 23–27: Spring Break
  • Monday, March 30: Classes resume
  • Friday, April 3: Good Friday – No school for students

View Our Calendar to view all upcoming events.