Tuesday February 3, 2026

According to the Google, today is National Take a Cruise Day.  Imagine, not being in school and instead you set sail on a spectacular salt-water sojourn! Imagine joining the crew of pleasant pirates who prefer playful pranks over plundering. Dart past dancing dolphins and scan shimmering seas for sunken sapphire silver. Feel the briny breeze as you navigate nocturnal tides under a glimmering galaxy. It’s a maritime mission of mirth and mystery. Grab your gear, gallant guests—adventure awaits where the wild waves whisper!  Today is National Take a Cruise Day.

  • Tuesday: Grade 9 Band at 7:40.
  • Wednesday: Grade 7 Band at Lunch.
  • Thursday: Grade 8 Band at 7:40 and Midnight Rockers at Lunch.
  • PEI Intermediate Honour Band is this weekend at UPEI. Looking forward to a fantastic weekend. The concert for this will be on Sunday at 2PM. The schedule for the weekend was sent out to folks involved. Please let Mr. Giddings know if you haven’t received the schedule. 

7A Skating Wednesday Periods 2 and 3

Ice Cream Treats will be on sale in the cafeteria at lunch time on Thursday 

Semester Switch - Sci and SS

Micro B Switch today too.   All details of where you are going will be posted on TV’s.

Grade Level Doors Reminder.  Drop off behind the building until 9:00.  We’re not letting you in, you’ll have to walk around. 

Hockey Academy:  Session #5 for the girls group will take place tomorrow.

Heritage Fair: Anyone interested in participating in this year’s Heritage Fair, please see Mrs. Breedon at morning break in room 313. 

Spirit Week Next Week - Check out signs in the school and on TV’s for what each day brings.  We’ll also be celebrating the Valentines season with a Dance next Wednesday and Candy Grams will be for sale Tuesday and Wednesday for $1.  So much to look forward to thanks to you are leadership students and teachers at Birchwood.

Easter Seals Fundraiser -  Stay tuned for information about the Pie in the Face fundraiser.  Will you be the lucky one to stare down one of our adminstrators, or another staff member before you cover them with a delicious strawberry rhubard pie?  (Or a close substitute)?