I hope you all had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend ahead. We have four school days remaining until our spring break, which looks like it might usher in consistent spring weather for us all. Please see below for a few updates.
1. Spring Merchandise Sale
Leadership students are running a merchandising campaign for the BCHS community. Follow this link or the QR code to order your merch today and show your Charger Pride!
2. Portables Update
Work continues on the fire hydrant that is mandatory to be operating before we transition to the portables. We are still working on the plan to move in after spring break. Thank you for your patience in the parking lot.
3. Wellness Together Canada is a mental health and substance use website to support Adults and Youth across Canada. They provide resources for you at NO cost:
Information and videos on common mental health and substance use issues, such as this session from TAO on understanding depression and this article from Kids Help Phone on managing stress
Thank you for your continued support - have a great weekend!
Ryan Reed
Principal | Bert Church High School
Congratulations to Madison Elliot, and Owen for being recognized as January, February, and March students of the month. Each student has shown leadership and influence in the building recently and it was recognized by their teachers. Congratulations!
Our Entrepreneurship class is benefitting significantly from community partners such as the Sisters of Airdrie Entrepreneurship group. Four members came and presented to our students on Wednesday. outlining the benefits and challenges of running your own business. Thanks to everyone who came and to Mr. Ferguson for his leadership with this program.
Last week saw our annual staff/student basketball game happen at lunch time. The students put up a battle but once again, the staff came out on top. Thanks to our leadership students for organizing and congratulations to game MVP Steve Larsen on dropping 12 points!
Our leadership students organized a dodgeball tournament that is running till the end of next week. The gym was alive with competition as teams dodged, ducked, dipped, dived, and dodged!
BCHS Badminton is in full swing and the kids are lighting up the court. Thanks to Mr. Horne for his coaching expertise and go Chargers!
Rotary Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp(August 7– 13, 2022) Application Deadline: May 15, 2022 -send your 13 to 15-year-old business-minded kid to camp this summer. It costs nothing to apply www.rotaryayec
Are you interested in a summer apprenticeship with Fortis to be a Power Linesman? If so, stop by the office and get an application from Mr. Reed.
Mamma Mia tickets are on sale now! We're thrilled about the return of live theatre at BCHS and can't wait to see it!
A parent and student-run graduation committee have organized a Graduation Dance for the BCHS Grad Class of 2022. With the event only two months away, interested graduates should book their tickets if they plan on attending. To purchase tickets, please follow the QR code. Any questions can be directed to the committee at bchsgrad22@gmail.com. Thanks to the folks organizing this event and reach out to them if you have questions.
