Tuesday April 7, 2026
According to the Google, spring on PEI brings about all kinds of things to look forward to, like Pot Holes.
The red soil of PEI is actually a major reason why our potholes are so legendary. Because the island is made of soft sedimentary sandstone, the ground underneath the roads shifts and erodes much faster than the hard bedrock found in other provinces.
When you combine that soft foundation with the freeze-thaw cycle—where water gets into cracks, freezes into ice, and expands—the road doesn't just crack; it basically explodes from the inside out. This is why a small dip can turn into a tire-eating crater overnight!
Easter Seals - Thanks to everyone who supported Easter Seals. We had a lot of fun pieing teachers on the stage, a wonderful cupcake sale in the lobby and we learned once again that Birchwood knows how to support our community. We next look forward to welcoming Easter Seals Ambassador Rowan MacDonald to Birchwood on April 29.
Music:
- Tuesday: Grade 9 Band at 7:40.
- Wednesday: Make-up rehearsal for Complimentary Lemon Water at 8:45. Midnight Rockers at 9:55, and Grade 7 Band at Lunch.
- Thursday: Grade 8 Band at 7:40. Midnight Rockers at Lunch.
Music Events
This Saturday: Complimentary Lemon Water and Midnight Rockers along with 8 other bands from across the Island will be showcasing their skills at the PEI Schools of Rock Showcase on Saturday here at Birchwood School. Show starts at 5:00 PM. Rock band students should be clear on their sound check time earlier in the day.
Next Wednesday: The Grade 9 and Grade 8 Concert bands will be performing at the PEI Band Days at UPEI that morning. Please remember that you will need a ride to UPEI for 7:45 that morning.
Colonel Gray Story. Colonel Gray Newspaper is excited to announce the Anti-Racism Short Story Contest! The contest will invite students to share their perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion through creative writing. The winners will receive a cash prize and have their entries published. Scan the QR codes on the poster in the hallways to enter the contest and follow @cghsnewspaper on Instagram to stay up to date on contest details! Portal closes on April 10th.
Drama Club:
- Beginning next week, rehearsals will Tuesdays at noon. Please bring your food and script with you.
Wizard of Oz - May 13. Tickets are $5 but to reserve our spots, you need to pay $5 by this Thursday. To your HR Teacher or Online.
Athletics: Any students who are interested in more information about competing in the PEISAA triathlon are asked to see Mrs. Steele at morning break.
Badminton - Good luck to all badminton players who play single zones after school today. All players are asked to meet in the gym today at 9:45, morning break, for a team picture.