School News Archive - Barrhead Composite High School

Castle Rock Resources -Available to now order / access

nicolebondarchuk — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:13:50 +0000

Castle Rock resources allows us to bulk order different copies of the Castle rock library, including “The Key”, SNAP workbooks, Problem solved and Class Notes, or an immediate digital access called Solario. ($25) for one year access of up to 10 courses. This would be a wonderful resource for grade 12 students to use now that all diploma exams are on a digital platform.The paper books will be shipped in bulk to BCHS (at a savings of approximately $10 per copy) compared to ordering this from Chapters. The attached pdf has the ordering link

Castle Rock Loyalty Program – The first ordering window is Monday November 9th to Monday November 23rd– click on the link below to order!

Barrhead Composite High School Fall Loyalty Program-2026

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Celebrating Academic Excellence: 2025–2026 Honor Roll Awards

bjdezaeyer — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:50:04 +0000

Congratulations to our Grade 10 and Grade 11 students from the 2025–2026 school year who were recently recognized for their outstanding academic achievements! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off.

Special Recognitions:

Top Grade 11 Student: Ava Bourgeois

Top Grade 10 Student: Layla Petryshen

Fermat Math Contest Awardees: Morgan Keay, Locke Montgomery, and Ashton Luciuk (Highest Mark in Pembina Hills)

We are incredibly proud of all our award recipients! Keep up the outstanding work.

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Careers The Next Generation Job Postings

nicolebondarchuk — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:09:54 +0000

Careers The Next Generation – Job Postings in Westlock – (you would have to be able to drive to Westlock and be able to work at least 3 hours a day – Monday to Friday) – attached job descriptions are highlighted in blue!

Westlock Motors – RAP Auto Service Technician – Application is open until a suitable candidate is found

Carl’s Auto & Tire Service – Tire Technician – Application is open until a suitable candidate is found

Carl’s Auto & Tire Service – Assistant Auto Service Technician – Application is open until a suitable candidate is found

Please fill out a Career’s Application Form – You can send a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Bondarchuk (nicole.bondarchuk@pembinahills.ca)

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4 Day Forestry Course Held at BCHS

bjdezaeyer — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:28:23 +0000

Sixteen Grade 10, 11 and 12 students from Barrhead Composite and Barrhead Outreach took part in a 4 day in a four day forestry course delivered by the Woodland Operational Learning Foundation. The goal was to introduce students to concepts relating to forest management and stewardship and the economic importance of the forest industry to our economy. Students were also exposed to employment opportunities in forestry which included time spent on forest equipment simulators. It was a productive and enjoyable 4 days and in addition to exposure to the world of forestry students received CTS credits.

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Grade 7 Science Building Structures

bjdezaeyer — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:24 +0000

Some Grade 7 Science classes have been hard at work designing structures with moveable joints. The challenge? They could only use interlocking shapes and ties along with natural materials—no glue, tape, or modern fasteners allowed!

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BCHS Sr High Honor Roll (2025/26) Presentations

nicolebondarchuk — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:19:24 +0000

The BCHS Senior High Honor Roll Certificates (Last year’s grade 10 & 11 students for the 2025/26 School Year) will be handed out on Wednesday October 14th in the BCHS Drama Theatre to our students in front of their peers. This will take place at the start of block 3 – approximately 12:40 pm. Our last year’s grads received their certificates in June at Grad.

Any parents who would like to attend are invited to do so.

The BCHS Junior High Awards Committee will be publishing a date for handing out their certificates soon.

The BCHS Bursaries and Awards winners (from last year’s grads) are also posted in the presentation below.

Each student will receive an email tomorrow – Wednesday Oct 14th with the steps that they have to do to receive their money (requiring proof of enrollment at a post secondary and sending in a “Thank You” letter to our scholarship donors.

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Missed Picture Day? Photo Retakes are November 10, 2026

bjdezaeyer — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:51:23 +0000

If you missed picture day or need a new photo taken, mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

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ELAA – Post Secondary Booth Visit – Wed Oct 7th

nicolebondarchuk — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:21 +0000

The ELAA – Alberta Post Secondary Booths are booked to come Wednesday October 7th from 2:00-3:30 pm at the Bethel Pentecostal Gym as the BCHS gym has limited access.

Each grade will have approximately 30 minutes (including 5 minute travel time to walk over) to go through the displays

Grade 12 students will go from 1:55 pm (right after 4th block attendance to 2:25 pm)

Grade 11 students will go from 2:25 – 2:55 pm

there is a bit of an overlap here so that the grade 10 students can get back for the buses

and Grade 10 students will go from 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

The reps will be there until 3:30 pm for those students who do not take the bus.

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NAIT Visit to BCHS (Thurs Oct 1st)

nicolebondarchuk — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:34:37 +0000

A representative from NAIT will be at BCHS on Thursday October 1st at from 11:50 am to 12:20 pm (at lunchtime) in Mrs. Bondarchuk’s room #47. All interested students should attend!

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Wear Orange Tomorrow for Orange Shirt Day!

bjdezaeyer — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:50:18 +0000

On Tuesday August 29, 2026, our school community will observe Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We invite all students, teachers, and staff in Grades 7–12 to wear an orange shirt to school tomorrow.

Why We Wear Orange

Orange Shirt Day originated from the story of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc woman who had her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at a residential school in British Columbia. Today, wearing orange represents a commitment to recognizing the history and ongoing legacy of Indigenous residential schools in Canada.

It serves as a collective reminder that Every Child Matters—honoring residential school survivors, remembering the children who never returned home, and reaffirming our commitment to reconciliation and mutual respect.

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