BASHAW SCHOOL: APRIL UPDATES

Hello all! My name is Sydney Cava and I am so excited to join the Rebel community as the assistant principal! I am so looking forward to getting to know everyone and working with the students and their families. Go Rebels!

Mrs. Pearson and a group of senior high students spent a few days skiing and exploring Lake Louise. They had great weather and a wonderful trip.

Miss Miller and our Grade 2 students will be heading to Camrose for swimming lessons the first two weeks of May. Thank you to the Bashaw Recreation Board for covering the bussing for this incredible opportunity.

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Legion Remembrance Day poster contest, and a big thanks to our local Legion representatives for supporting our school in honoring those who served.

Our Grade 7 students have been invited to participate in an assembly at Charlie Killam School on Monday May 4 with Live Different, an organization devoted to character development.

Through this interactive presentation, students will be empowered and motivated by the stories of hope and resolve. Students will also participate in an Mental Health Capacity Building/Student Wellness Facilitator led activity. The theme for the gathering is “Kindness Changes Everything.”

Thank you to Charlie Killam for hosting.

There is a PD day coming up on Friday May 1. Enjoy your day off.

Mark your calendars and show your school spirit on May 7 by dressing up as your favourite Disney character.

Thursday May 21 will be our Spring Concert date. More details will be communicated closer to the date.

The BRSD Stakeholder Engagement Survey will close at 4:30 p.m. on May 1. Parents/Guardians, we hope you have found time to share your thoughts; if you haven’t had a chance yet, we’d love to hear from you!

• BRSD Parent/Guardian Survey Monkey

Questions? Need help with survey access? contact: inquiries@brsd.ab.ca

Please note there is a distance eligibility change for the 2026–27 school year. Students living between 1.0 km and 1.59 km from their school will no longer be eligible for transportation. We recognize this change may impact some families; additional details are outlined in the attached letter, and we encourage families to review this information carefully.

Transportation Registration and Distance update

If you have questions about eligibility or registration, please contact the Transportation department at 780-672-6131ext 5279

We wish to recognize and celebrate both Mr. Dimond and Ms Niederlag for their leadership, dedication, and unwavering support of our students, staff, families and entire school community. From big decisions to small everyday moments, they lead with care, integrity, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. We are truly grateful for all that they do to make our school a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for everything you do, today and every day!

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

From early mornings to safe afternoon drop-offs, our incredible bus drivers go the extra mile—literally—to keep our students safe, cared for, and on time.

Thank you for your kindness, patience, and dedication to our school community.

We appreciate you!

Congratulations to Brigitte and Shaya who brought home silver medals from the regional badminton tournament.

Congratulations to Valeria, Alyssa, Ben, Noah, and Hailey who went on to compete in zones in Red Deer. Way to go Rebels.

Ben placed 7th in his division while Valeria and Alyssa fought hard taking 3rd. Hailey and Noah faced tough competition and were able to clutch silver.

Valeria, Alyssa, Hailey, and Noah are off to provincials in Red Deer on May 1st and 2nd!!!

We have wrapped up a few of our sports seasons for this school year and are asking for jerseys/uniforms to be returned as soon as possible. Parents, can you please check in with your athlete to see if they still have one kicking around?

Jr High Badminton Practices: Monday & Wednesday 3:35-5:00pm

Sr High Badminton Practices: Tuesday 3:35-5:00pm & Thursday 6-7:30pm

Provincials (Red Deer) May 1-2.

CROSS COUNTRY

Practices will be after school most Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. May 7 is the final race, held in Camrose. This is for runners who joined in the fall and it will conclude the 2025-2026 races.

Please join us in person or online for our next School Council meeting. We look forward to seeing you there.

Monday June 8 2026 6:30-7:30pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tss-mhzi-apd

Please visit the May newsletter for information on careers in healthcare, trades, and the great outdoors as well as diploma prep and more.

Spring scholarship and awards season is upon us!

Watch your HS+ Google Classrooms for scholarship opportunities, and consider getting your reference letters in order.

Book an appointment with your career counsellor for support.

https://cos.brsd.ab.ca/high-school-plus

Make sure to meet with your career counsellor!

Email: Laurel Osness losness@brsd.ab.ca

Our Success Starts Early event for our new kindergarten students is coming up on Wednesday May 27, here at the school. We will call those who have already registered to secure a timeslot for this event. Please call the office if you have any questions or concerns.

Our Senior Drama students are having so much fun during rehearsals to create the hilarious characters from the Broadway Jr play of Xanadu!

Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.

This play is a must with iconic songs from the 80’s set with great ensemble energy and big moments for the featured singers! It is so much fun!! A play very family friendly, full of laughter and twists!

Tickets are available at the Bashaw School as well as the Bashaw Resource Centre and online at www.bashawtheatre.com

Please come on out and support our amazing students!!

CLICK HERE for the complete April CRC booklet.

Email: dandriatz@brsd.ab.ca asteele@brsd.ab.ca
Website: www.bashaw.brsd.ab.ca
Location: 5304 51 Street Box 69
Phone: 780-372-3800
Facebook: facebook.com/bashaw_school