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BRADFORD D.H.S. NEWS

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Bradford District High School 70 Professor Day Drive Bradford, ON L3Z3B9

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Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 6: -First day of school after break Wednesday, January 15: -University applications due -6:30 school council meeting January: -Grade 9 EQAO math testing (dates TBD) Thursday, January 16: -Grade 8 Open House 6-7:30 pm Thursday, January 23-Wednesday, January 29: -Final evaluations Thursday, January 30-Friday, January 31: PA Days

Principal: Peter Stone

Vice-Principals: Karen Quesnel & Graham Rayner

January is a time when many people reflect on the year gone by and set goals for the new year. I encourage every student and parent to take a bit of time to think about how the learning process has gone thus far: what worked, and what could be improved upon. Next, make some plans on how things might improve. Be sure to seek out support and ask questions. We have a wide variety of people at BDHS who can help, so please feel free to seek assistance from a teacher, guidance counselor, school social worker, vice-principal or principal. With just thirteen regular school days remaining before the final evaluation (exam) period, the end of the semester is in sight. Please do your best to complete all term work soon. Also, please ensure that the exact date, time and location of all final evaluations are understood and kept handy. Congratulations to BUC math students, who once again came out on

top. Both our intermediate and senior math teams took FIRST place in

the zone on the Canadian Intermediate and Senior Math Competitions

run by the University of Waterloo. That zone includes all schools in

the Simcoe County District School Board, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic

District School Board and Trillium Lakes District School Board. Way to

go Math BUCS!

I send my very best wishes to all of our BUCS for a successful completion to semester one.

Peter Stone

January 2020

“The time to relax is when you don’t have

time for it.” – Jim Goodwin

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COMMUNITY SUPPORTS

High school information nights coming to a school near you! Is your child starting Grade 9 next year? High school information nights happen this fall and winter. This event provides an overview of what’s new, what to expect, as well as a chance to check out the school and ask questions. Attend our local high school information night to find out what’s offered: Thursday, January 16 @ 6-7:30 pm. Check out the full schedule of info nights and more information at www.scdsb.on.ca/secondary/planning_for_high_school. Host families needed for international students

Our partner in providing homestay to the SCDSB’s international students, Canada Homestay Network (CHN),

is recruiting host families to welcome international students into their homes.

Host families help international students realize lifelong dreams, and benefit from a unique experience with

another culture. As a host, you also receive an allowance to offset expenses.

Get more details about the program on the Canada Homestay Network website.

Questions about your teen’s health? Health Connection offers free, confidential health information from nurses and health inspectors on:

Birth control, sexually transmitted infections, stress, drugs and alcohol, safe food and water, quitting smoking

Health unit clinics including dental, vaccines, sexual health

Web resources for school projects

Community resources for mental health, addictions and quitting smoking

Contact Health Connection at 1-705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/. If English is not your first language, we have a telephone interpretation service. Information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

School’s in for summer at the SCDSB

Are you and your child planning their courses for next school year? Looking for a way to create flexibility in

their timetable and earn a credit? Consider summer school!

Each year, the SCDSB offers a variety of summer programs to over 2,000 students. Summer school options

include open, college and university level courses from Grades 9 to 12. Courses are offered in-person or

online. Interested students can also travel and earn credits with the summer EduTravel program.

Summer school program details can be found on the Learning Centres website at www.learningcentres.com. Current SCDSB students should speak to their guidance counsellor for information and to register. Registration opens at the end of January!

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College / University Graduating students are also reminded that university applications are due January 15, 2020. College applications are due February 1, 2020. Course Selection Course Selections for the 2020-2021 school year will be starting very soon. Please visit the guidance section of our school's website to see course options and instructions. Students going into Grade 10 or 11 will need to choose 8 courses and two alternates. Students going into Grade 12 will need to choose at least 6 and 2 alternates. Students interested in taking courses via e-leaning or in summer school need to see a guidance counselor. Days of awareness and recognition taking place in January Throughout the year, there are many awareness days that focus on different causes and recognition. The Simcoe County District School Board has developed a list of these days as a guide for schools. Schools may participate in recognizing some or all of these days in various ways. This list is not exhaustive. Following are the days of awareness and recognition that the SCDSB will recognize during the month of January: Jan. 27 Family Literacy Day Jan. 27 International Holocaust

Remembrance Day Jan. 29 Bell Let’s Talk Day

INFORMATION ITEMS

2019-2020 SCDSB school climate for secondary students

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) aims to provide a safe,

supportive learning environment that encourages student success. Between

Tuesday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 all students in Grades 9 to 12 will

be asked to complete an anonymous and confidential online survey exploring

how they feel about their school. Teachers will supervise the class during the

survey’s completion and can answer any questions or concerns your child

may have.

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 9 to 12 will also be asked to

complete an anonymous and confidential online survey outlining how they

feel about their child’s school.

The survey results will provide valuable feedback to staff related to our

SCDSB Strategic Priorities and will help schools develop and refine their

School Action Plans.

Students, parents/guardians and staff will not be asked to provide their

names and all responses will be combined to ensure confidentiality.

Similar to prior SCDSB school climate surveys, the questions cover a range of

topics, such as:

• the overall tone of the school, often referred to as school climate

• mental health and well-being

• equity, diversity and inclusion

• experiences of school safety and bullying or harassment

• questions to assist the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in its

Healthy Schools Initiative.

“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is

relax.” – Mark Black

Your child’s immunization record

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is required to keep up-to-date immunization records for all students who

attend elementary or secondary school in the County of Simcoe and the District of Muskoka. Parents are responsible

for reporting immunizations to the health unit each time their child receives a vaccine from their health care provider.

The immunizations that the health unit requires records for include:

• Diphtheria, tetanus, polio and pertussis

• Measles, mumps and rubella

• Meningococcal

• Varicella (chickenpox) (for those born in 2010 or later)

It’s easy to update your child’s immunization status. Go to www.smdhu.org/immsonline to update your child’s record

or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 (toll free).

Information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

SUPPORT & COMMUNICATION

Keep connected with the BDHS:

Website: http://bdh.scdsb.on.ca/ Twitter: @BUCSpirit Facebook: facebook.com/bucspirit

Keep connected with the SCDSB: Website: www.scdsb.on.ca Twitter: @SCDSB_Schools Facebook: facebook.com/SCDSB

Sharing Simcoe blog: http://sharingsimcoe.com/ Transportation: http://main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/

Canadian Blood Services needs your help!

During the winter months, hectic schedules and snowy weather often result in a decrease in the

number of blood donations. Canadian Blood Services (and all those in need of donations) want to

remind you to be part of Canada’s lifeline this holiday season and give the gift of life. You can book

online at www.blood.ca. Look for a clinic in your area!

Information provided by Canadian Blood Services

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