Our school will be acknowledging the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 29 and encourage all students and staff to wear an orange shirt to school on September 29! The history of the orange shirt began back in 1973, when Phyllis Webstad entered St. Joseph Mission Residential School and was told she could not wear the new orange shirt her grandmother gave her. This link has special information about Orange Shirt Day and a video: What is Orange Shirt Day? | Articles | CBC Kids .
Picture day is Friday, September 22nd. There will be no retake day at the school, but if parents wish to have retakes taken or if your child was not in school on picture day, please contact the school as soon as possible. Proofs will be sent home with every student within the 2 weeks following Picture Day. Parents/guardians may order using the paper order form that will be sent home with the proofs or on-line at mylifetouch.ca .
Bothwell School Parents and Students are invited to a come and go Meet the Teacher event on Tuesday, Sept. 5 between 4:00 and 5:30 P.M. Parents, with their children will get a chance to: meet their teachers and learn more about the school year ahead drop off school supplies take part in our back to school game with a chance to win a prize Stop by the office to: pay student fees complete volunteer/driver forms get Parent Portal Access… Read More
Families who are moving during the summer break, please inform the Hanover School Division Transportation Department as soon as possible. This allows the Transportation Department to establish accurate bus routes in early August. The transportation office is open through the summer months. Call 320-2347 to update your information.
The Lost and Found will be set up in the front foyer on June 28th and will be packed up on June 30th. After this date, any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.
SUMMER FUN DAY YEAR END PICNIC Our annual summer fun day will be on Thursday, June 29th. The PAC and school are working together to put on this special event. Students will participate in various events with their class. Teachers will supervise their own classes. Lunch At 11:45, classes will begin to make their way to the Picnic Shelter on the Rec. Center grounds. Pre-ordered food will be available. A picnic meal of either a Wendy’s cheeseburger or nuggets and chips… Read More
AWARDS CEREMONY Parents are invited to attend our Awards Ceremony Assembly on Wednesday, June 29th at 9:40 A.M We will be handing out a variety of awards to student recipients in grades 5-8. The purpose of the awards assembly is to celebrate our learning and recognize students for demonstrating accomplishments at Bothwell School, whether it be through their academics, athletics, volunteerism, or leadership. Many students will be recognized with certificates for their hard work and efforts, and some will be… Read More
We are excited to invite you to our “Bothwell’s Got Talent” variety show. This student – led event will take place on Tuesday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. Students are preparing songs, poems, skits, dance / gymnastic routines, and maybe a few surprise items! Auditions will be held during the first couple of weeks in June, so please remind your child to practice and show their best effort. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled, talent-packed show!
Bothwell School Middle Years’ Chocolate Fundraiser Fundraising efforts help to lower the overall cost of planned activities for students and support is appreciated. The last fundraising efforts covered ALL costs for the students to attend their ski trip!! We are excited to share that the September Overnight Camp Trip will take place next fall for the Grade 6-8 students. Our school has traditionally planned this trip to take place every 3 years and we are happy to reintroduce this… Read More
