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,
Bayview Office Hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm
Office Phone: 902 624 2120 Office Email: bcs@ssrce.ca
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Elementary classes start: 8:10am (Doors open at 7:50am)
Jr High classes start: 9:10am (Doors open at 8:50am)
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Daily Announcements
Thursday, Oct 2, 2025
Week 1
BOTH ~ Elementary & Jr High
Cross Country Meet this Friday at Jubilee Park in Mahone Bay
Home & School Meeting, Thursday, October 2 at 5pm
Water Bottles – Reminder to students to bring your water bottle to school each day.
Elementary
Elementary Grades 3 – 6 Change of plans, Choir will be starting up on Tuesdays during lunch playtime. Our first practice will be on Tuesday, October 7th from 11:45 - 12:15 for Grades 3 - 6 students who like singing. All Grade 3 - 6 students are welcome to join by going to the music room for practice on Tuesday. We have five practices before our first performance.
Junior High
Jr. Girls Soccer (@ the MBC Field)
Thurs. Oct. 2: NG plays Bayview @ 3:45
Jr. Boys Soccer (@ the MBC Field)
Thur. Oct. 2: NG plays Bayview @ 5:15
Fri. Oct.3: Bayview @ Hebbville (4:00 start)
Jr. Girls Vball
Fri. Oct. 3: Practice: 3:30-5
Grade 7 Band There is an after school sectional for Grade 7 woodwinds (flutes, clarinets and alto saxophones) on Monday, October 6th until 4:10pm.
Stage Band Reminder of stage band practice before school at 8am on Tuesday, October 7th.
Upcoming
Next CLT Day Wed. October 8
(Dismissal times 12:10 Elem; 1:15 Jr High) dismissing 2 hours early.
Ongoing Items
Bayboo is BACK ! our school fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 25th, 10:00am to 2:00pm
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 October:
*Jr High Band Instrument Rental Fee Grade 7 Band Students $50.00
*Gr 4 Music Recorder Fee $5.00
*Bayboo Support $12.00 to help purchase treats for the Bayboo Fundraiser
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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