Wednesday March 25, 2026

This week, according to the Google, we bring you strange Canadian by-laws, still on the books in Canada.

 Random Local Rules

  • No T-Shirts for Taxi Drivers: In Halifax, taxi drivers are legally required to wear a collared shirt or blouse. T-shirts are strictly forbidden while they are on the clock.
  • No "Uphill" Rolling: In Saskatchewan, it is illegal to hold onto a moving vehicle while you are outside of it (basically, no Skitchin' like in Back to the Future).
  • No Dead Horses: In Toronto, it is still technically illegal to drag a dead horse down Yonge Street on a Sunday. (Good advice for any day of the week, really).

Grade 9 Micro - Ms Fortier and Ms McNeill’s classes will be going to Holland College last period today. Please meet in the lobby with your coats. 

Exploratory A has switched.  Classes are on the TV’s.  

Easter Seals: The Easter Seals Pie in the Face Fundraiser continues this week.  Students can pay $2 to their homeroom teacher for a ticket.  This event will take place on Thursday, April 2nd at noon in the cafeteria. Reminder there is a pizza party for the class with top sales.

Agriculture in the classroom will happen today at lunch in Mr. Casey’s room. 

Drama Club:

  • Cast members can pick up their scripts today at lunch time in room 221. 
  • There will be two run-through rehearsals for all cast members before Easter: Friday, March 27, and Monday, March 30, at 12:00pm. Please bring your lunch and script with you and arrive promptly! 

Music:

  • Wednesday: Grade 7 Band at Lunch.
  • Thursday: Grade 8 Band at 7:40 and Midnight Rockers at Lunch.
  • PEI Schools of Rock Showcase is coming up on April 11 here at Birchwood. Both of our rock bands will be featuring tunes!
  • Grade 8 and 9 Band students: Just a reminder to bring your chromebooks to band class for your project work.

Yearbook

  • Reminder to get your yearbook orders in, we are down to the last few books and need to decide if we need to order more or not! 
  • Could all members of the A boys soccer team please come to the lobby at break for a team picture.

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

Art Club

  • If you are interested in an 8-week Art Club with local artist Wayne MacDonald, please sign up on the sheet on the office window.