Special events/meetings/written:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources, but instead recognized Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.”
Daily use:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.”
Pronunciation:
Mi’kma’ki – Meegmagee
Mi’kmaq/Mi’kmaw - Meegmaw
Wolastoqiyik – Woolastuk
Definitions:
Mi’kma’ki – Ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People (NS, NB, PEI, Gaspe of Quebec)
Wolastoqiyik – “People of the beautiful river” Indigenous Peoples living along the St. John River (NB)
Unceded – Never surrendered, unyielded. Refers to land and resources in the acknowledgement.
Treaty – A formally concluded and ratified agreement between nations.
If you have any questions about the Land Acknowledgement or would like further explanation on the meaning behind the acknowledgement please feel free to get in touch.
Wela’lioq,
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Daily Announcements
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025
Week 2
BOTH ~ Elementary & Jr High
Today Thurs. Nov. 6: Home & School Mtg. 5pm in Bayview library
Water Bottles – Reminder to students to bring your water bottle to school each day.
Elementary
Junior High
Debate Club: There is a sign-up sheet for a debate club on Thursdays during lunch posted by the calendar in the Junior High wing! Please sign your name if interested!
This week’s athletics announcements for Bayview
Thursday, Nov. 6
3:30-5: Jr. Girls Basketball Tryouts
5-6:30: Jr. Boys Basketball Tryouts
Friday, Nov. 7
3:30-5: Jr. Girls Basketball Tryouts
Upcoming
Nov. 10:Remembrance Day Ceremony (10:15-11:00) BCS gym
Nov. 11:Remembrance Day Observation - No School
Nov. 21:Term 1 Assess. & Eval. Day- No School for students
Nov.26:CLT Day (Early Dismissal-12:10 Elem.; 1:15 Jun.High)
Dec. 3: Progress Conference Evening -5:00-7:00pm
Dec. 4: Professional Practice Day- No School for students
Dec. 4: Progress Conference Afternoon-12:00 - 2:00pm
Dec. 19: Last day before holiday break
Jan. 5: First day back for students following break
Next CLT Day Wed. November 26
(Dismissal times 12:10 Elem; 1:15 Jr High) dismissing 2 hours early.
SchoolCash Online https://ssrce.schoolcashonline.com/ : Please sign up to pay online. SchoolCash is secure and is our preferred method of payment. Items that will be available for purchase during the month of November:
Cafeteria Snack Menu (pre order)
You must register with SchoolCash to receive the email notice that lets you know the item is available for purchase. Please contact the school office if you have questions: bcs@ssrce.ca
BCS recognizes that this can be difficult times for families financially. Please reach out to us if you need support as we have access to services that can help students/families. If we don't have them, we can always work to point folks in the right direction.
Food Banks/options:
· Chester Foodbank open Wednesdays and will stay open as long as they have food
· Bridgewater foodbank open Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3:30pm
· Liverpool food is open as normal (Tuesdays 10-1)
· Mahone Bay Food Bank (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:00-11:00)
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