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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Week 6 is complete and I always feel this week (the week after Thanksgiving)
is incredibly tiring – I am not sure why. It is one of the few times I can say that
4 > 5, because you really do 5 days of work, sometimes even 6, in 4 days.
What a busy week!
School Council was on
Wednesday, Pep rally and
football games on Thursday,
and progress reports being
completed to be handed out on Monday.
Parents’ Night is next Thursday. How to sign up for
appointments is a little different this semester. See below for
more information.
I am always open to suggestions and comments, so please contact me at twilkinson@scdsb.on.ca if you have
something on your mind.
E-newsletters are available on the Bear Creek website: http://bss.scdsb.on.ca/
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your cursor and you will be “magically” transported to the topic you chose. To “magically” transport back to
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Table of Contents
Interim Progress Report Cards – This Monday ............................................................................................. 2
Parent-Teacher Interview Night – This Thursday ........................................................................................ 2
I Give a Sh!rt Challenge ................................................................................................................................... 3
More Recycling FUNdraising .......................................................................................................................... 6
2019 Prime Minister’s Awards ........................................................................................................................ 7
Barrie Football Teams Duke It Out In Pivotal Senior Game ........................................................................ 7
A&E’s Lives That Make a Difference 2018 Essay Competition ................................................................... 9
Military Co-op Presentation ............................................................................................................................ 9
Weekly E-Newsletter
Stay Connected @ BCSS Friday, October 12, 2018
We Scare Hunger .............................................................................................................................................. 9
School Council Members Invited to Connections Event On October 23 ...................................................... 9
School Bus Transportation Information Available From The SCSTC ...................................................... 10
School Bus Safety Week and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day ........................................................... 10
Want to Be a Volunteer at Our School? Here’s What You Need to Know................................................ 10
Vimy Pilgrimage Award ................................................................................................................................. 11
Schulich Leader Scholarships of 2018-2019 Academic Year ...................................................................... 12
College Information Program ........................................................................................................................ 12
University Application Seminar..................................................................................................................... 12
Scholarships ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Cooking Club ................................................................................................................................................... 13
DECA ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Yearbooks ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Kodiak Studios ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Now Accepting Applications for Loran Scholar Foundation Awards – due next week ............................ 13
Badminton Club .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Volunteer Opportunities ................................................................................................................................. 15
Sports News ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Important Dates............................................................................................................................................... 17
Positively Speaking ......................................................................................................................................... 17
A Sense of Contentment .............................................................................................................................. 18
Parent’s Corner ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Encourage Your Teenager To Physically Prepare For Tests ................................................................. 18
Parent Pointer Calendar for the following week ......................................................................................... 19
P.S. (Positive Statement): ............................................................................................................................... 19
What’s Happening at BCSS?
Interim Progress Report Cards – This Monday
The first report of the current school year will be coming home on Monday, October 15th. The interim progress
report card is a “snapshot” of how the student is progressing to date. It is very useful in identifying any issues
or concerns so that they can be resolved while they are still small. We will be following up with our first
Interview Night on Thursday, October 18th. We hope to see lots of parents out to meet their teen’s first
semester teachers. Back to Table of Contents
Parent-Teacher Interview Night – This Thursday
Parent-teacher interviews will happen on Thursday night, the 18th, from 5:30 until 7:30. You sign up for
interviews a little differnetly this year.
Please go to www.schoolinterviews.ca, select Make a
Booking, and type in the event code “bearc”.
Follow the instructions after that. It is really easy and quick. I booked appointments for my son in all of about
30 seconds.
You will receive progress reports on Monday, the 15th. If the teacher asks for an appointment, please make the
appointment. This evening is important for your child’s success. Back to Table of Contents
I Give a Sh!rt Challenge
Recycling Council of Ontario is a not for profit environmental organization whose mandate is the elimination
of waste through activities that use reduce, reuse and recycling (3Rs) practices. Learn more about what we do:
www.rco.on.ca.
In the spirit of promoting rewear and reuse, we have partnered with Value Village® to challenge all Ontario
and British Columbia secondary schools to organize an in-school clothing collection drive for used clothing
(textiles) during Waste Reduction Week in Canada 2018. A grand prize of $2,500 will be awarded to the school
that collects the most material per student during the challenge. Additional prizes can be won for collection and
efforts to ‘take action’ on the issues of textile waste.
How it works
Register
Register your school Monday, May 7 - Friday, October 5, 2018
Schools must complete the challenge during Waste Reduction Week to be eligible. DONE!
Collect
Collect used clothing items and textiles for reuse or recycling during Waste Reduction Week in Canada 2018 -
Oct 15 - 19 2018.
Share
Share your school’s collection efforts and community engagement on issues of textiles waste through social
media using the hashtag #IGiveAShirt™.
Pick-up
Your donated materials will be collected during your assigned collection window from Nov 5 - Nov 9 2018.
Submit
To be eligible to win a prize, schools must register and complete a final submission form which will be open
from Oct 19 - Nov 16 2018.
Please note: you do not need the final weight of the clothes you collected to submit your results. Recycling
Council of Ontario will send you your totals by the end of November to let you know how your school did.
NEW PRIZES for 2018!
Participating schools are eligible to win prizes based on their collection or community engagement efforts in
the 2018 #IGiveAShirt Challenge. Please read information below on each prize category. Note: One of each
prize available per province (Ontario and BC only). Only one prize available per school.
Collection Prizes
Awarded to schools based on clothing collection efforts. One of each prize available per province (Ontario and
BC only). Participation prize awarded to any school that participates in collection. Winner is randomly
selected.)
Community Engagement & Social Media Prizes
In addition to the clothing collection drive, the #IGiveAShirt Challenge wants students to take action on textile
consumption through the power of reuse (rewear). Participating schools will be recognized for their
participation, community involvement, and creativity demonstrated through social media and online
submissions.
Show us how your school takes action by involving your community in the issues and challenge. Share photos
or videos of your involvement to your favourite social media platform using the hashtag #IGiveAShirt. Our
panel of judges will be looking for submissions that are innovative and creative. Entries can be submitted by
students, student groups, clubs, classes, or as an entire school!
Not interested or able to collect clothing for the challenge but still want to take action on textiles waste for
Waste Reduction Week? Schools have the option of only participating in the innovation, eco-fashion, and social
media components of the challenge (registration still required).
Awarded to a school in each eligible province that comes up with the most innovative solution to reducing
textiles waste through circular economy. Possible solutions could include innovative products, services,
policies, or business practices. Submissions will be accepted through the social media hashtag #IGiveAShirt
and the post-challenge final results form.
Awarded to a school in each eligible province that creatively show their eco fashion " through reuse, repair, and
upcycling.
Sample ideas & inspiration:
Organize an eco fashion show using
upcycled textiles and thrift store finds.
Create an eco fashion blog or vlog.
Trashion Fashion.
Vintage day: assign a day that students are
challenged to wear all vintage clothes.
DIY fashion projects using reused textiles.
Create a new fashion line using only
reused clothing and accessories, then
organize a fashion show at your school.
It's Halloween season! Challenge students
to create their costume using reused
clothes and accessories.
Awarded to a school in each eligible province that best engaged their community by promoting the clothing
collection drive.
Sample ideas & inspiration:
Class presentations.
Organize a clothing swap.
Reach out to local media outlets such as news stations, newspapers, or radio
Create an installation or display using textiles that creates awareness.
Host an event and invite parents, local organizations, and government to celebrate your school’s
involvement in these issues.
Awarded to a school in each eligible province with the most engaging video posted on social media.
Sample ideas & inspiration:
Film a video interviewing your classmates, teachers, and the community about the issue of textile waste
and what is being done to solve these issues.
Film your school's collection progress to show how much clothing are being diverted from landfill
through reuse/rewear
Music videos
A summary video of your school's experience with the #IGiveAShirt Challenge and all the great work
you are doing on this issue!
Awarded to a school in each eligible province with the most engaging photo from the 2018
#IGiveAShirt Challenge posted on social media. Creativity counts!
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More Recycling FUNdraising
Speaking of recycling, the Green Team is holding a metal/electrical waste recycling drive, starting on the
evening of the 19th and continuing until November 2nd. The Green Team will be using funds for more
initiatives, including mailings and eventually the Greenhouse Project (authorization still in the works). There
are volunteer hours as well, for weekend and after school bin monitoring and public assistance.
According to the Midwest Metals website: The metals we recycle fall into one of two categories: ferrous and
non-ferrous.
The main element of ferrous metals is iron. Cast iron, steel, and the various steel alloys are ferrous metals.
A metal is still classified as ferrous even if it has less than 50% iron content, as long as it contains more iron
than any other single metal. Ferrous metals can be found from sources including industrial activities, building
demolition and consumer end of life-cycle items. We help to recycle these sources and turn them into income.
Examples of ferrous metals include: end of life vehicle, household appliances, heavy melt, auto cast, rims, and
unsorted loads receive our shred price per ton.
A metal is considered non-ferrous if it contains less iron than any other metal. Many metals utilized
primarily for metal plating, alloying elements or used in the fabrication of parts are classified as non-ferrous.
Our high-tech analyzing equipment and extensive knowledge lets you get the best recovery possible from
these metals.
Examples of non-ferrous metals include: tin, zinc, silver, gold, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, nickel,
copper, and tin alloys.
The following items can be collected: {Prices per pound}Aluminum: aluminum unclean, cans, cast, extrusion
clean, extrusion unclean, low copper, old aluminum, rims, siding, aluminum block transmissions; Electrical:
aluminum jacket bx wire, ballasts, box transformers, Christmas lights, com wire, dry cell batteries, insulated
aluminum, insulated copper #1, insulated copper #2, is wire, large motors, small motors, steel jacket bx wire,
transformers, wet cell batteries; Electronics: circuit boards, mixed e-waste, televisions, towers; radiators:
aluminum clean, aluminum unclean, copper clean, copper unclean, mixed combo clean, mixed combo unclean;
Non Ferrous: compressors, lead, stainless clean, stainless unclean, stove elements; Brass: brass clean, brass
taps, brass unclean; Copper: #1, #2, #3;
{Prices per tonne} Ferrous: auto cast, cars, heavy melt, dealer clips, oversized, shred, steel rims, white goods.
Please bring these items in for recycling starting on October 19th. Schedule of bin times will follow.
Please call, or e-mail, Mr. Wilkinson for more information. Back to Table of Contents
2019 Prime Minister’s Awards
As part of the Prime Minister’s World Teacher’s Day statement, the 2019 Prime Minister’s Awards competition
is now open!
Teachers play an important role helping to build the next generation of successful, caring, and creative
Canadians. We all remember a teacher that changed our lives. The Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching
Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM, and Excellence in Early Childhood Education honour exemplary
teachers and early childhood educators who are preparing our youth for the innovation economy.
Prime Minister’s Awards recipients can receive:
• Cash awards worth up to $5,000
• A certificate from the Prime Minister
• National recognition and promotion of their best teaching practices
The Prime Minister’s Award program would like to thank the RBC Foundation for their generous support
towards the recipient’s monetary awards.
Consider nominating an educator for a 2019 Prime Minister’s Award! Download your nomination package and
a poster today by clicking on the web button below, or visiting our website at www.pma.gc.ca. Submit your
nomination electronically or by mail before January 14, 2019.
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Barrie Football Teams Duke It Out in Pivotal Senior Game
Boas, glitter and face paint the order of the day as friends and family come out in droves to see two city teams
battle on the gridiron.
The Bear Creek Kodiaks hosted the Eastview Wildcats in
Barrie, Thursday afternoon, in a battle for second place in
the senior division atop at the Simcoe County Athletic
Association (SCAA) standings.
The Wildcats blanked the Kodiaks, 30-0, to improve to 3-1 on the
season.
With the loss, Bear Creek's record falls to 2-2 and puts them in
third place in the six-team loop.
Barrie North and Bear Creek will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at
the Georgian College Turf Field.
The playoffs start on Tuesday, Oct. 30 with the quarter-finals,
followed by the semifinal on Friday, Nov. 2 and the championship game on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Georgian
College Turf Field.
In Thursday's junior boys’ action, Bear Creek avenged their school's loss earlier in the afternoon with a 32-0
victory over Eastview, while Collingwood defeated Banting, 32-6.
The Barrie North Vikings sit at 4-0 atop the junior SCAA standings, followed by Eastview at 4-1 and Bear
Creek at 3-1.
Source: “Barrie Football Teams Duke It Out in Pivotal Senior Game”, Raymond Bowe/BarrieToday, Friday, October 12, 2018, https://www.barrietoday.com/local-
news/barrie-football-teams-duke-it-out-in-pivotal-senior-game-18-photos-1081761?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
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A&E’s Lives That Make a Difference 2018 Essay Competition
Tell us about the heroes that make a difference in and out of your classroom and win $3,000!
Welcome to the 2018 Lives That Make a Difference Essay Contest
Here you can learn more about this year’s essay contest and Official Rules, check out last year’s essay winners,
and submit your own essay into the competition!
Teachers, be sure to check out our Teacher Resources section to learn how to bring free A&E educational
programming weekly into your classroom.
Here’s How to Enter and Win
Students in 5th – 12th grades may enter by writing an essay based on someone they think made the biggest
impact on Canadian society in 2018.
Prizes are awarded in two grade levels: 5th – 8th grade, and 9th – 12th grade.
Two winners will be selected in each level.
GRAND PRIZE
$3,000 for student
$1,000 for Department/ Classroom of Teacher
FIRST PRIZE
$2,000 for student
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Military Co-op Presentation
Interested on attending Military Co-op next semester? There is an information session for students, parents and
teachers on October 18th, at 7:00 p.m., at CFB Borden. For further information, please see Ms. Richardson in
the Co-op office, room 185. Back to Table of Contents
We Scare Hunger
It is the time of year again when Me to We will be collecting food for the food bank and women's homeless
shelter. A box off to first period classes on Tuesday morning. Please bring in one (or two, or ten, etc.) non-
perishable food items. We will collect these boxes just after Hallowe’en. Back to Table of Contents
School Council Members Invited to Connections Event On October 23
School council members are invited to join us at Connections, the Simcoe County District School Board's
(SCDSB) school council development and networking event.
When: Tuesday, October 23rd, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: SCDSB Education Centre, 1170 Hwy. 26, Midhurst
Participants can gather tips and important information to help you in your role on school council, contribute to
group discussions, browse booths and enjoy snacks from our approved vendors, and network with fellow school
council and Parent Involvement Committee members. This year, we welcome Jacqui Strachan,
Communications Director, People for Education, who will discuss fundraising and equity within a school
council.
Register at www.scdsb.on.ca/connections. Register by October 16th for your chance to win a $500 parent
engagement grant for your school. The winner(s) will be drawn at the event. You must be in attendance to win
the prize.
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School Bus Transportation Information Available From The SCSTC
For school bus transportation information, visit the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium
(SCSTC)’s website at: main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca. Also, remember to bookmark the school bus
information page at: simcoecountyschoolbus.ca for bus delay and cancellation information on inclement
weather days.
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School Bus Safety Week and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
School Bus Safety Week takes place October 22 to 26, 2018. To support schools in promoting school bus safety
to students, the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC), in partnership with school bus
operators, will offer bus evacuation training to all home-to-school transported students. During this week,
school bus drivers will educate students on how to evacuate a school bus safely in an emergency situation.
Wed., Oct. 24 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in the province of Ontario. It’s a great opportunity for the
school community to thank our bus drivers for all their hard work transporting students to and from school
safely. For more information, visit the SCSTC website at main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/.
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Want to Be a Volunteer at Our School? Here’s What You Need to Know
We appreciate the commitment of all who volunteer at our school. This school year, we are implementing a
new online Volunteer Portal. SCDSB Community Apps (http://communityapps.scdsb.on.ca) is a new online
portal that allows you to begin the process for volunteering at our school. Here is some information to share as
we’ve been receiving some questions:
Only NEW volunteers
or those who received
a letter in June
indicating you require
an updated Criminal
Background Check
Vulnerable Sector
Screening (5-year
renewal) are able to
register as a volunteer
on the Community
Apps website at this
time.
If you’re a current,
approved school volunteer, you can still volunteer at our school for the time being. You should have
recently received a letter with your access code. This code will allow you to register as a volunteer on
the Volunteer Portal through the Community Apps website.
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Vimy Pilgrimage Award
The Vimy Foundation created the Vimy Pilgrimage Award to recognize the actions of young people who
demonstrate an outstanding commitment to volunteer work through positive contributions, notable deeds, or
bravery that benefits their peers, school, community, province, or country.
The Vimy Pilgrimage Award consists of a fully funded week-long educational program in Belgium and France
to study Canada’s tremendous First World War effort. The program, scheduled for April 2–10, 2019, is offered
by the Vimy Foundation and features daily visits to important First World War sites including museums,
cemeteries, and historic battlefields. A total of 20 students will be selected for the 2019 program.
Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay describing their volunteer work; a 500-750-word biography
of, and tribute to, a solider or nursing sister; a 500-word motivation letter; a resume detailing their relevant
experiences; and a reference letter from a teacher, guidance counselor or principal, service club, volunteer
organization, etc. In choosing award winners, the Award Committee will take into consideration all elements
submitted for the application with special emphasis placed on the applicant’s volunteer work/service to their
communities. Click the ‘Apply Now’ link below for full application instructions.
For more information about the rules and criteria for the program click here.
Apply now for the 2019 Vimy Pilgrimage Award! (Link will take you to Canada’s History website to access the
application page.)
Entry deadline is November 18, 2018, midnight (Pacific time).
Curious about past programs? Click here for the 2018 Vimy Pilgrimage Award recipients.
Click here to view photos from the 2018 Vimy Pilgrimage Award program.
Additional questions? Email programs@vimyfoundation.ca
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Schulich Leader Scholarships of 2018-2019 Academic Year
Launched in 2012, this $100 million program funds 50 undergraduate scholarships each year, across top
Canadian universities. Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada, with a value of up to $100,000
each. Fifty students receive this celebrated award each year – 25 for Engineering at $100,000 each, and 25 for
Science, Technology, and Mathematics at $80,000 each.
In order to become a Schulich Leader and receive the scholarship, students must first be selected by their high
school as a Schulich Leader Nominee. High schools may select one Nominee each. Only Canadian schools are
eligible to participate.
To be eligible, students need to demonstrate:
- 2 of 3 of: Academic, Leadership (entrepreneurial, business, community), or financial need
- AND be entrepreneurial minded in: Technology, Engineering, Innovation, or Research (Research into
questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses)
- AND be: A Canadian citizen, graduating in 2018-2019, and enrolling in partnering universities
- AND MUST NOT be: heading into medicine or medical research
For more information on the Schulich Leader Scholarships including nomination process please visit:
http://www.schulichleaders.com/
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College Information Program
Grade 12 Potential Graduates…Another academic year is underway and the Ontario College Information
Program is happening on Friday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This is your chance to meet College
representatives from around the province, get information about certificates, diplomas, degrees and
apprenticeships, while also learning about admissions, student life and more. Sign up in Guidance ASAP, as
there are only 30 spots available. Back to Table of Contents
University Application Seminar
University Application Seminar is period 2 on Monday, October 15th, in the cafeteria. Back to Table of Contents
Scholarships
ScholarTree is still committed to helping reduce student debt in Canada by making scholarship more accessible.
Most people don’t realize how many scholarships are awarded early in the school year. ScholarTree.ca has
$997,500 worth of scholarships that are currently accepting applications. Students can find which scholarships
are best fit for them by signing up at ScholarTree.ca.
To help with students prepare and transition to post-secondary life we have launched the ScholarTree Blog.
University students write the blog because we want the information to be as relevant to current student life as
possible. The main areas of focus for the blog are:
1. Student Life: general advice and hacks 2. Scholarship Tips 3. Entrepreneurial Spotlight: stories about students starting their startup or not for profit 4. How to: tips for applying and getting into prestigious programs
Make sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss the weekly updates. Back to Table of Contents
Cooking Club
Hey Kodiaks! Do you love food? Do you want to learn how to cook? Well, come on over to room 198, the
hospitality room, on TUESDAYS, for the Bear Creek Cooking Club. We are going to be trying different
recipes from a varieties of cultures. Bring a toonie, and enjoy trying something different!
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DECA
Interested in business? Want to compete against the best in our region, province and internationally? Travel the
province, including Toronto, and possibility Orlando, Florida? Pick-up information sheets about DECA on the
door of the Business Office, room 130, and register today! Back to Table of Contents
Yearbooks
All this week, come to the yearbook table in the forum to purchase your yearbook. It's only 45 dollars and for a
limited time you will get a free name engraving! You can also buy it from room 121. Don't wait - buy before the
price goes up! Back to Table of Contents
Kodiak Studios
Kodiak Studios will be hosting many lunchtime events, including: jam sessions, coffee house performances,
improv club and more. So if you're interested in learning or practicing your guitar or ukulele, want a place to
perform, or a chance to break out of your shell. Kodiak Studios will have something for you starting up NEXT
week in behind the stage in the drama studio. Stay tuned for more info. Back to Table of Contents
Now Accepting Applications for Loran Scholar Foundation Awards – due next
week
The Loran Scholars Foundation is beginning its search for the 30th class of Loran Scholars. We are deeply
grateful for your participation, helping us discover students who are dedicated to serving others, show promise
of leadership and have integrity, courage, compassion, grit and a high level of personal autonomy.
Grade 12 students may now apply at apply.loranscholar.ca. They may also view the application overview and a
sample application form. As in previous years, they will need to submit a transcript, request a reference from a
teacher or community member and have their school sponsorship confirmed (if applicable) before the deadline.
This year, we are delighted to announce a new selection committee for school sponsored candidates in Northern
Canada! Regional interviews will take place via Skype. Interested students from the region may consider
selecting this committee when applying this fall.
The deadline for applications is 8:00 pm (Eastern Time) on October 17th for school-sponsored applications and
October 24th for direct pool applications (without sponsorship). Each high school may sponsor up to three
students.
Find out more:
Eligibility Criteria
Our Awards
How To Apply
FAQs for Applicants
FAQs for Schools
We will grant up to 34 Loran Awards, each valued at $100,000 over four years of undergraduate studies, as well
as up to 104 finalist/provincial awards ($5,000 or $2,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.
Online applications are now open for the Loran Awards. Students can find out more about eligibility criteria, the
application process and see a sample copy of the application form.
Each high school can sponsor up to three students for these scholarships, which are valued at up to $100,000
each over four years of university. October 18 is the deadline for sponsored applications.
If more than three students are interested in applying, some can apply without sponsorship to the direct
pool. Direct pool applications are due October 25th.
For further inquiries:
website: www.loranscholar.ca
phone: 416-646-2120
toll-free: 1-866-544-2673
email: info@loranscholar.ca Back to Table of Contents
Badminton Club
Something new this year is the Badminton Club. It is on Thursday nights from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Students
can come and play for fun or to be competitive. There will be coaching available. Come for fun! Come for
training! Come for exercise!
We are opening this opportunity for the family of schools for Bear Creek. Grades 7 and 8 students are welcome
to participate as well, from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m.
See Mr. Wilkinson for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER!
GET INVOLVED!
BE A PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY!
Do you want to volunteer or get a summer job? Not sure where to start? Check out Bear Creek’s volunteer and
student job opportunity board located outside of the Guidance office. It is updated weekly with fantastic
opportunities! Still not sure what to do? Make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor for some
further suggestions.
Remember, EVERY student must complete a minimum 40 hours
of volunteer work to graduate.
Please submit your “Completion of Community Involvement Activities” sheet (this sheet can be found either
on-line or at the Guidance office) to the Guidance office as soon as it is signed by both you and a parent.
1. Do you like sports? Are you in need of community service hours? Do you want to get a jump on
community service hours? Well the home game crew might be for you! We are in need of capable and
trustworthy students to help with sports scorekeeping for the year. Basketball and volleyball are the main sports
in which we require help.
2. Mr. Wilkinson is looking for students to be part of the Grounds Crew. Please see him in his office
(upstairs admin tower) on Thursday for more information.
3. Mr. Wilkinson is looking for students to be part of the Breakfast Club. Please see him at the Breakfast
Club table any day for more information and to sign up.
4. Please set aside Saturday, October 20th for a tree planting event in partnership with Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority.
Now more than ever, we need to plant as many trees as possible.
For the first time in our history on Earth, every citizen of every country faces a global crisis; namely, ever
increased global warming which is triggering dramatic changes in our climate.
Trees play a vitally important role in mitigating the devastating effect of climate change such as famine-
producing droughts and deadly flooding, they reduce our energy costs, and vastly reduce our soaring health care
costs. We will all reap the benefits of cleaner air, as the billions of hairs on the leaves of trees trap dust, dirt,
and nasty pollutants such as lead, mercury, and sulphates.
Trees provide a safe habitat for numerous forms of animals and birds.
Seeing that we are a key community partners Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, I hope that as many
members of Nature Barrie as possible will make a concerted effort to participate in a tree planting event right
here in Barrie.
Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Location: Barrie disc Golf Course
434 Ferndale, Barrie
5. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Frightful Forest & Haunted Wagon Ride at Drysdale’s Tree Farm
We need ZOMBIES, we need WITCHES, we need YOU!
Where: Drysdale’s Tree Farm 6635 Simcoe County Road 56, Egbert
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October
To Register: Contact Luke - 705-424-9719 or info@drysdales.ca
6. Are you a grade 12 University bound student currently taking advanced functions? If you are interested
in tutoring mathematics to a younger Bear Creek student for either cash or community involvement
hours, then come see Mr. Gunson, in Guidance, to learn what's available.
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Sports News
The scores and schedules across the County are on www.hometeamsonline.com; type “scaa ‘your sport’” in for
league (i.e. scaa football).
Next week’s sporting events look like:
Monday 15th Tuesday 16th Wednesday 17th Thursday 18th Friday 19th
Jr./Sr. Girls’
Basketball
vs. Collingwood
Jr. Girls’
Basketball
vs. Bradford
Cross-Country
Match #4,
@ Little Lake
Park, Midland
Jr. Boys’
Football
@ Nantyr
Sr. Boys’
Football
@ North
Jr./Sr. Girls’
Flag Football
Playoffs
vs. TBD
Barrie Community
Sports Complex
Jr./Sr. Boys’
Volleyball
@ Orillia
Boys’ Soccer
Playoffs
vs. TBD
Springwater
Township Nursery
Fields
Are you a new student to Bear Creek in grade 10, 11, or 12 and are interested in playing sports? Did you
transfer from another high school? Please come to see Mr. Wilkey in Student Success, room 110, to fill out the
necessary forms so you can play sports this year.
The Senior Boys’ volleyball team continued their unbeaten streak, on Wednesday, October 10th, after an
amazing 5 set win. The boys lost the first 2 games against a good hitting Eastview squad. But after a few
changes to defense and offence, the guys won the next 3 games.
The Junior Boys’ volleyball team travelled to Eastview, on Wednesday, October 10th, afternoon to take on the
undefeated Wildcats. The boys came out strong crushing Eastview 25-11 in the first set. They went on to win
the match 3 sets to 1, and once again, all players contributed to the victory with Mason Coolen scoring the
game winner. Highlights include some outstanding work at the net by Hayden White, some devastating kills by
Aidan Lambert and Kaleb McConnell, all thanks to some awesome setting from Owen Miller.
Congratulations to the Bear Creek Cross Country team who competed on Thursday, October 4th, at the Pre-
OFSAA Championships, in Hamilton. The Senior Boys’ team was led by Brayden Degrasse, who finished in
19th out of 475 runners. Amber Fisher finish 12th overall out of 475 in the Senior Girls’ 6 km race. Our
Midget Boys’ team of Caleb Wallis, Austin Morby, Justin Tate, and Jackson Cole were led by Caleb
finishing in the top 10 and therefore, the midget boys finished 5th out of 152 schools competing.
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Important Dates
Monday, October 15 Interim/Progress Reports out
Thursday, October 18 Parent/Guardian Night, 5:30 – 7:30
Monday, October 22 P. D. Day
Friday, October 26 Picture retakes
Wednesday, October 31 Hallowe’en (school theme –
camping)
Thursday, November 1 Night of Excellence
Wednesday, November 14 Take Your Kid to Work Day
– grade 9’s
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Positively Speaking
This was an extremely busy weekend after an extremely busy week, with another busy week ahead. Am I
stressed? Not really. I got/get a lot done.
This weekend for instance, I chopped up the huge branch that fell from our tree, after taking it down Thursday
and Friday, I fixed our oven (which wasn’t heating up), I took our dock out for the season, I took the boat out
for the season, and I spent a terrific Saturday with family and friends at the Bala Cranberry Festival (where I got
more of my Christmas shopping done).
Am I rested? No, that is why I am doing this e-newsletter at midnight on Sunday evening (which is okay – adds
to the contentment).
Am I content? Very. With Thanksgiving just past, I am reminded of my many blessings, some of which are to
be physically and mentally able to some of the above tasks…successfully.
I thought the below article would be useful – hope you enjoy it.
A Sense of Contentment
One of the hardest challenges we face in our everyday life is achieving a sense of being content. In fact, we are
consistently urged in the direction of resistance to “being content”. It is somehow felt that feeling content leads
to being complacent. However, if we are to achieve our full potential, then we must learn to be content in our
circumstances. That does not mean we stop striving to improve them. It just means that you accept where you
are today, take from it all that it gives and give back to it all that you can.
We have all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”.
Well, that’s not always true; in fact, it rarely is. There is the story of a farmer who toiled on his land for several
years and didn’t feel he was getting ahead. He decided to sell the farm and go out into the world to make his
fortune. Not long after, the new owner was walking by the stream that ran through the farm when something in
the water glinted and attracted his attention. He bent down and picked up a shiny, sparkly piece of rock. He
carried it home and then took it to be analyzed - it turned out to be a diamond. Some years later, the original
property owner, still seeking his fortune, returned, he found a diamond mine on his farm, and the man he had
sold the farm to, had made his fortune. The farm he sold is the site of Kimberley Mines in South Africa, the
largest diamond mine in the world.
The moral: do the best you can, with the talents you have, or learn, where you are. Give the best of you and
take the best of that which is returned to you and you will live a fulfilled and contented life. One that gives
hope and encouragement to others, and who knows, you may even make your fortune.
Source: The Perkolator, Barrie, March 20, 2013
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Parent’s Corner
I thought this would be appropriate as the interim progress reports go out this week.
Encourage Your Teenager to Physically Prepare for Tests
Your teen can (and should) study for days leading up to a big test – but they’re not truly ready until they prepare
their body for the test as well as their mind.
How can they do that? Share these test preparation tips with your teen:
Avoid pulling an all-nighter Your brain works best when it’s well rested. Schedule your studying in
advance so that you can get at least six hours of sleep the night before a test.
Set an alarm clock Set a backup alarm, too, if you’re concerned you may oversleep. Ask your
parents/siblings to ensure that you are up.
Eat breakfast Food fuels your body and your mind, giving you energy and helping you focus. Avoid a
big meal, which could make you groggy. Try something like a bagel with peanut butter and a piece of fruit.
Show up early Allow yourself five minutes before the test begins to get settled – get out your pen,
pencil, calculator, etc. and take a few deep breaths.
Source: “Test Preparation Tips,” TestTakingTips.com, www.testtakingtips.com/test/genpre.htm
I had my students try a number of other things that I realized worked for me, as a student:
When you get to the test, put the notes/textbook away – you are only going to stress yourself out because
you are going to see something that you don’t fully know and you will panic.
Don’t talk to anyone before the test – they will commiserate with you, yes, but they may ask you things
that may shake your confidence; get into a “zone”.
Play stress release music on your I-pod/mp3 - If you have some sort of musical device, have it playing
soothing music to relax you. Google “Mozart effect” or “Pink Floyd effect” to get more information. Quiet
soothing music calms the panic beast.
Review, review, review - If it is a math or science test, do all the review questions at the end of the chapter.
The more review questions you do, the harder it will be to be tripped up by something you haven’t seen
before.
Breathe - If on the test, you panic, put down your writing instrument and relax (including breathing). Take
ten deep breaths and when you can breathe “normally”, go back to writing the test. The 30 seconds you
spend relaxing will save you much anxiety time later.
I hope these help!
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Parent Pointer Calendar for the following week
(Oct. 15 – Oct. 19)
Monday 15th Tuesday 16th Wednesday 17th Thursday 18th Friday 19th
No homework
tonight? Have your
teen review or read
ahead. Daily study
time means just
that.
Challenge family
members to learn
two or three new
vocabulary words
each week.
Discuss the dangers
of marijuana with
your teen. It limits
the brain’s ability to
absorb and retain
information.
Is study time before
dinner? Be sure to
have healthy snacks
on hand. Hungry
teens can’t
concentrate.
Is your teen
planning on
attending a post-
secondary
institution? Get a
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Have a great weekend!
Be well!
Terry Wilkinson
Vice-Principal
Bear Creek Secondary School
P.S. (Positive Statement):
“Everyone must take time and sit still to watch the leaves turn.”
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P.P.S.: If you like what you have read so far, please tell another parent/guardian, get them to e-mail me,
and I’ll add them to the e-mail list.
I don’t know about you but I am already in line for my Stanley Cup
finals tickets. Leafs and Vegas!
That being said, it is nice to be a fan of a winning team – 5 – 1, with 10
points.
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