Bluefield Morning Announcements
Good Morning Bobcats!
Date: Friday, January 10th, 2025
Course Changes:
We would ask that all students look at their courses for the second semester live on Powerschool as some courses have been changed already, and to consider any course changes they may be hoping to make. If students have a course change to make, students will need to fill out the Google form. Please check your cloud email for the course change link.
Grade 10 Double Time Math:
There is some room for students who are interested in taking grade 10 double time math next semester. If you are interested, please see Mr. MacDonald
Grad Photos:
This is a reminder to grade 12 students that Heckbert’s Photography will be here Today at lunchtime in Room 111 to take graduation picture orders. This is the only day that they will be at the school to take orders. A minimum payment of $100 is due with any order. If a student is not able to order by today, they can still order pictures at any time by contacting Heckbert’s Photography directly, but this is the only day that they will be at Bluefield to take orders. Students do not need to include their Student ID# on the order form. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Coughlin.
Travel Club:
There will be a parent-student meeting on Wednesday, January 15th, at 5:30 p.m. in the art room for any students interested in traveling with Mr. Strickey to Scotland and England in June 2026. This trip is open to all current grade 10 and 11 students. Students who are interested in this opportunity are welcome to attend with their parents.
Student Services:
Occupational Health and Safety Leadership Program at our school. Each participant who completes the program could receive up to $800 with a chance to earn more! For more information, go to the WCB website, click on the hard hat, look for Young Workers and then click “Programs, Contest and Awards.” Applications are due January 22, 2025, so find a partner and apply today! Applications available in Student Services!
EF TOUR
Anyone going on the March Break Europe tour is reminded that there will be a MANDATORY meeting next Friday at lunch time. If you can’t make it, speak to one of the chaperones.
UNB:
Representatives from the University of New Brunswick will be at Bluefield for an information session Thursday, January 16th for anyone that is still deciding for next year from 1:30pm-2:30pm. They will also be holding a Scholarship Session on the same day from 2:35pm-3:15pm.
Holland College:
Registration is now open for Holland College’s Open House, being held on January 31, 2025. It is a great chance for students to explore programs, meet instructors and current students and get a feel for what life at Holland College is like.
Bursary:
Reminder to students that The Schulich Leader Scholarship deadline is Monday January 13th, 2025.
Athletics:
Other News:
Are you looking for help taking down any of your Christmas lights? Well, you’re in luck! Four Bluefield students are volunteering to help the community free of charge. For more information, see the contact information on the post.
On Friday, January 17th there will be a dress boutique in the main lobby of the school from 5-8 pm. A five-dollar admission fee will be charged with proceeds going towards Blooming House Women's Shelter. A wide variety of dresses will be sold for cash. More information is posted on posters around the school.
For more announcements please visit our website!
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Community:
There is a benefit concert to raise food donations for the South Shore Food Share being hosted at the Afton Hall on January 18th from 5pm to 8pm. The event is called Moonlight Magic and includes live music by several Bluefield students and various community members plus an art gallery and raffle. Don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item as your admission fee. Bringing extra food donations will also allow you to participate in the art raffle.
Team PEI Flag Football Tryouts:
Football P.E.I. is sending 8 teams to attend and participate at Football Canada’s Flag Football National Championships in Kingston Ontario, from May 16-18 (Queen’s University).
The age groups participating in this tournament are as follows: U14, U16, U18, (Grade 10-11) & U19 (Grade 12)
Our tryout dates are listed below:
The first tryout is set for Saturday, January 11th from 2-330 (Summerside Dome).
The second is Saturday, January 18th from 4-530 (Summerside Dome).
The third is Saturday, January 25th from 2-330
(Summerside Dome).
Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes
There is a new children’s program at the Bonshaw Community Center. We offer classes for children ages 4-8 yrs and 9-14 yrs, as well as a youth program for kids ages 13-18 yrs. Aside from Jiu-Jitsu training we are also starting up a monthly youth group with a health/mental health focus. Visit www.westriverjiujitsu.ca for more information.