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50/50 Fundraiser
We are excited to launch a 50/50 fundraiser in support of the school! All money raised will be used to develop an outdoor learning space and to purchase technology and equipment that will supplement classroom instruction.
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased through Rafflebox at the link below:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/brother-rice
Tickets are on sale until December 11th and the winner will be drawn on December 12th.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
SCHOOL OUTING TO MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
We’re pleased to announce that our school will be attending a matinee performance of Miracle on 34th Street at the Holy Heart Theatre on November 21st!
To allow your child to participate in this outing, please complete the permission form and payment via PowerSchool. This is due by Monday, November 4th, as we need to purchase our tickets in advance.
ORDERING NOW OPEN for NOVEMBER SCHOOL LUNCH!
November menus are now open for ordering. The order deadline for the month of November is this Tuesday, October 15th.
When placing your order, please ensure that you choose the correct homeroom teacher for your child. Lunch tickets are given out by your child’s homeroom teacher each morning during the homeroom period.
Back-to-School Information
We look forward to welcoming students back to school next Wednesday, September 4th. Please take a moment to review the following presentation which highlights important information about the upcoming school year:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15sTXhqAL1subuSBtpPTPn1JTzxgXGRCL8gcVhqteDe4/edit?usp=sharing
First Day of School
We hope you are all enjoying your summer break!
School will reopen for students on Wednesday, September 4th. Further information about opening procedures will be communicated via email and on our website during the last week of August.
2024-2025 School Supply List
Click Here for a list of suggested supplies for the upcoming school year.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
Final Day of School
The final day of school for the 2023-2024 year is Thursday, June 20, 2024. Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm.
Students will receive a printed report card. Included with their report card will be a Bus Planner memo- this memo contains information specific to your child and will guide you through setting up a Bus Planner Parent Portal account. Once 2024-2025 bus routes have been finalized, your child's busing information will be available through your account.
European Tour 2025
After a successful European Tour in 2024, we are excited to announce that another tour has been approved for Easter 2025! This nine-day tour tour is open to current Grade 8 students.
If you are interested in more information, there will be a parent/student info session on Monday, May 13th at 7pm in the LRC.
See flyer below for further details!
School Development Surveys
The Department of Education’s 2023-24 School Development Surveys are now available online and will be open for submissions until Friday, March 15th. We encourage all families to please complete this survey as the data will be used to identify strengths and challenges and to create goals for the school.
The survey is completely anonymous and can be completed at the link below:
https://www.research.net/r/SDFamily2324EN
We appreciate your feedback!
Grade 9 Field Trip to White Hills-- CANCELLED
As per NLSchools Student Travel Policy, the field trip to White Hills Ski Resort that was scheduled for Thursday, February 22 has been cancelled due to a weather warning that has been issued by the District’s contracted weather service.
Refunds will be issued to students and families in the coming weeks.
Celtic Pink Shirt Orders
On Wednesday, February 28, Brother Rice will be recognizing Canada’s National Pink Shirt/Anti-Bullying Day.
Celtic Pink Shirts can be purchased at the following link:
https://canteenclub.square.site/product/celtic-pink-shirt-day/32
Orders must be placed by 11:59PM on Tuesday, February 20th.
Order deadline has been extended to 11:59PM on Sunday, February 25th.
School Supplies
Semester 2 will begin on January 29th. This would be a good time to replenish school supplies. Pencils and erasers are especially important!
2023 Spirit Week .pdfFamily-Teacher Conferences
Family-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, December 7 from 12-3:30pm and 4:30-6:00pm. Families will have the option of attending in-person at the school or virtually through video conference.
Appointments can be booked online through Optis. You will be able to book appointments once Progress Reports have been released on December 1. For more information on using the Optis system, please see the instructions below:
Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
Our students have the opportunity to attend a student matinee performance of A Christmas Carol at Holy Heart Theatre on November 24, 2023. Students will be leaving the school at 9:00 am to walk to Holy Heart and should arrive back at the school by 11:30am. The cost for this event is $10.00.
Payment for this event is due in advance as we need to purchase tickets for the show. To confirm your child's spot, please complete the permission form and fee payment through Rycor by Wednesday, November 15th. To access Rycor, simply log in to your PowerSchool Parent Account and click the "Forms and Fees" tab.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to the school.
Rycor Online Fees and Forms
A reminder to families that we are now using NLESD's new Rycor system for any school-related fees and forms. Several important forms have been posted for completion (Emergency Dismissal info; Media Consent; Technology Agreement). For student athletes, the Athletic Contract and any applicable sport fees have also been posted.
To access the Rycor system, simply login to your PowerSchool Parent account and click on the "Fees and Forms" tab. More information can be found by visiting https://www.nlesd.ca/studentsfamilies/rycor.jsp.
Changes to Bus Routes 2 and 4***
Effective Monday, September 25th, there will be changes to Bus Routes 2 and 4. Due to overcrowding, the following stops have been removed from Bus Route 17-129-2:
Cashin Avenue & Campbell Avenue
Blackmarsh Road & Bennett Avenue
Beginning on Monday morning, these stops will be added to Bus 17-129-4. As a result, there are changes to pick up and drop off times for both route 17-129-2 and route 17-129-4. Please CLICK HERE to view updated pick up and drop off times for these routes.
Welcome Back!
We hope you have all had an enjoyable summer! The first day of school for students is next Wednesday, September 6th. Please click the link below for school opening procedures and other important information. Please make note of slide 7 which outlines a new system for reporting your child's absences.
School Supply List
We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Wednesday, September 6, 2023! Further information regarding school opening procedures will be communicated at the end of August.
Please click below for a list of recommended school supplies for the upcoming school year:
Brother Rice Fundraiser
We are delighted to announce an exciting fundraiser for our school and an exclusive sale for our families. Sunday June 18th will be a night to remember with an amazing line-up of professional entertainment in aid of Brother Rice - from drag show to comedy to a wide variety of musicians, including Broadway stars of the hit musical Come From Away.
Ticket sales are on now and Brother Rice families have access to an exclusive discount, but only until June 1st. Brother Rice families can get $5 off the ticket price when you book on-line at www.holyhearttheatre.com or in-person using the password: Celtics2023
Save the on-line booking charge of $2 per ticket by calling 709-579-4424 or go in-person to the Holy Heart Theatre Box Office.
This line-up is guaranteed to make for a night of unforgettable entertainment AND is in aid of a great cause: educational resources and programming that will enhance the learning experiences for our own Brother Rice students! Get your family tickets now & tell your friends!
School Development Surveys
The Department of Education’s 2022-23 School Development Surveys are now available online. We encourage families to complete the survey as this data will be used to set goals for our school. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 17, 2023. Please see the links below:
Family Survey Information:
Survey Link:
https://www.research.net/r/SDFamily2223EN
Spirit Week is Feb 21-27!
Starting on Tuesday, February 21st, our Student Leadership Team has helped plan a variety of theme days and activities for our school. We encourage all students to participate! Please see the attachment below for more details:
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will take place on Monday, November 28th.
Progress Reports & Family-Teacher Conferences
Progress Reports will be released via PowerSchool on December 2nd. Family-Teacher Conferences will take place on December 8th. Appointment will be booked through the Optis system.
For more information, please see the School Memos above.
Changes to Bus Route #1
Effective October 19th, there are changes to bus stops on Route 17-129-1. Please click below to view updated stops:
https://www.nlesd.ca/schools/doc/1665769045630.pdf
Student Chromebook Forms due September 16th
Students can request a district-provided Chromebook for educational use while enrolled in school with NLESD. More information is available by clicking here. If your child wishes to receive a district-provided Chromebook, please ensure you have completed and returned the following forms by this Friday, September 16th:
Acceptable Use of Technology Form
Information for Back to School
We're excited to welcome everyone back on September 7th! Please click the link below for some important back-to-school information:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_kHFNidMBELYR3oPNA3-8tKQHZUo2o3nCSWjZyajkfg/edit?usp=sharing
Supply List for Grades 7,8,9
Click here for a list of suggested school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year.
Year End Message
As we end the school year, we would like to thank our students, families, coaches, volunteers, and all school staff for their successes and positive contributions throughout the school year!
School will reopen for students on September 7th, 2022. More information will be sent to parents/guardians prior to that date.
Have a safe an enjoyable summer!
No School for Students on Monday, May 30th
Please note that there is no school for students on Monday, May 30th due to Teacher PL.
Grade 8 & 9 Students
Our grade 8 and 9 students have been invited to a matinee being performed by Theatre Arts students attending Holy Heart. For more information, please see the permission form linked below. All students who wish to attend must return the permission form no later than Wednesday, May 18th.
Permission Form for Grade 8 & 9 Students (must be printed & passed in)
Online Permission Form (complete online via Google Forms)
School Clothing Order Due April 26th
School clothing order is due today. This order includes general clothing items as well as the Grade 9 Memory T-Shirts and Hoodies. Orders can be placed at link below:
https://www.unigear2u.com/brjh
School Development Surveys Due April 13th!
The final date to families to complete our School Development Surveys is this Wednesday, April 13th. These surveys are conducted annually to gather feedback that will be used to identify our strengths and challenges. This is valuable information and we would really appreciate your participation! All responses are completely anonymous.
Families can complete the survey by clicking on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/SDFAMILY2122EN.
Thanks for your continued support!
Spirit Week
Spirit Week runs from Friday, April 8th to Thursday, April 14th. Click below to view the theme day schedule!
New Rapid Testing Information
On March 30th, Public Health released updated testing instructions for the use of rapid self-tests. Attached is the updated guidance as well as a memo from the CMOH explaining the changes.
CMOH Memo - Changes to School Rapid Testing Program March 30, 2022
Rapid Testing Program for Students and Staff at Schools
Family-Teacher Conferences
Progress Reports were sent home today, Friday, March 18th. Family-Teacher Conferences will occur virtually (by telephone or video conference) on Thursday, March 24th and can be booked online using the OPTIS system.
You can begin scheduling interviews today at 3pm and the system will remain open until Wednesday, March 23rd at noon. Families can book up to three interviews per student. If you do not yet have an OPTIS account, you are able to set one up beginning today. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OPTIS
Instructions on how to use OPTIS can be found by clicking HERE.
Upcoming PL Day
There will be no school for students on Monday, March 7th due to a Teacher PL Day.
School Development Surveys
School Development Survey is now open for families to complete! These surveys are conducted annually to gather feedback that will be used to identify each school’s strengths and challenges. This is valuable information and we would really appreciate your participation! All responses are completely anonymous.
Surveys are due by March 25th, 2022. Families can complete the survey by clicking on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/SDFAMILY2122EN.
Thanks for your continued support!
Pick Up of Rapid Test Kits
We will begin dispersing Rapid Test Kits tomorrow (Wednesday, January 19th). Details on pick up times were emailed home today. You can also view these details by clicking the link to our School Memos (located towards the top of this page).
Families are asked to hold their rapid test kits in a secure location until receiving the official go-ahead to begin the testing process. This notification will come in the form of a public advisory from the Provincial Government and an email from the school.
Online Learning Update
Please note that, based on the January 13th media briefing, online learning will continue into next week, January 17-21. We are currently developing a plan for the distribution of rapid tests to families. Information about this plan will be communicated next week.
Online Learning Begins on January 4th
There was an important memo emailed to families with information about Online Learning. You can view all of our school memos here.
Changes for Final Week of School before Christmas
The Provincial Government has announced changes to school operations for the coming week. For important details on this announcement, please see the memo below:
Christmas Chaos Activities
Our Student Leadership Team has put together some theme days and activities leading up to the Holiday Break. Check out the full list of activities HERE!
Progress Reports and OPTIS
Progress Reports will go home on Friday, December 3rd. Family-Teacher Conferences will occur virtually (by telephone or video conference) on Thursday, December 9th and can be booked online using the OPTIS system.
You can begin scheduling interviews on Friday, December 3rd at 3pm. Families can book up to three interviews per student. If you do not yet have an OPTIS account, you are able to set one up beginning today. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OPTIS
Instructions on how to use OPTIS can be found by clicking HERE.
School Clothing Orders Due November 8th
Please note that our school clothing order will close on Monday, November 8th. All orders must be placed through the following website: https://www.unigear2u.com/brjh
Parent Memos
Please click here for a running list of all Parent Memos that have sent home by email.
Curriculum Night Information
Please see the link below for our Curriculum Night Presentation. This presentation contains useful information about your child's courses as well as some some general school information.
Technology Agreement Forms
A reminder to please sign and pass in your Technology Agreement Forms ASAP.
First Day of School
We look forward to welcoming all new and returning Celtics to school on Wednesday, September, 8! Please note that this is a full day of school for all students. Please visit the link below for some important school information:
BRJH Back to School Information 2021-2022
Life-threatening Allergy information
In the event that a student has a life-threatening allergy, we are asking that parents/guardians provide the school with all necessary information as per the school protocol below:
The necessary forms and authorizations are below: