Millions go purple on Spirit Day in a stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.
Observed annually since 2010, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, and public figures wear purple, which symbolizes 'spirit' on the rainbow flag.
The Anglophone North School District Education Council will be holding a public engagement session to discuss the 10-year education plan. The session will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at Bonar Law Memorial School, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, Sept. 30th we are asking all our staff and students to wear "Orange" The importance of this commemoration is to recognize the harm the residential school system did to children and affirm a commitment to remembering survivors and those who did not return home. Please help support this by wearing an orange shirt.
BLMS Open House/Meet and Greet is Thursday, Sept. 24th! Refreshments Meet and Greet from 5:30-6:00 followed by a Grade 9 information meeting for parents in the library and a Grad Information Meeting in the theater for grads and parents. At 6:30 will we hold our PSSC elections. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Names will be accepted at this time if you are interested in being a PSSC member. Refreshments will be available. See everyone there!
KidSport application deadline is September 30! These grants are up to $200 and preference is given to children in organized sports recognized by Sport New Brunswick. Applications can be picked up in the office. Specific grants for minor hockey registration is available through Maritime NHL'ers for KIDS Society and Hyundai Hockey Helpers. http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/new-brunswick/
Grads and Parents - Ring salesman will be here on Thursday, Sept. 17th at noon! School pictures are happening on Friday, Sept. 18th for everyone. BLMS Open House/Meet and Greet is Thursday, Sept. 24th! Refreshments and meet and greet 5:30-6:00 followed by a Grade 9 meeting for parents in the library and a Grad Meeting in the theater for all grads and parents. At 6:30 will we hold our PSSC meeting and elections if necessary. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend, be informed and support your son/daugther's school year! You can also follow us on facebook!
Bonar Law Memorial would like to welcome our 4 new International Students to the greater Rexton area and thank Mr. Robertson our coordinator for his work in this wonderful program. We would especially like to thank our host families who have welcomed our students into their homes for the next 5 months. Welcome Thiago, Isamara, Ewellyn and Rubens we wish you a great semester!
Grade 9's return to school on Tuesday, September 8th. The day will consist of "Boomerang" which is organized fun activities to introduce all new grade 9 students to High School. A Free lunch will also be provided. All returning students (10-12) will begin their classes on Wednesday September 9th. School begins at 8:30 am each morning. Dismissal at the end of the school day is 3:25pm.
