A scholarship information session will be held on Monday December 11th from 6:45-7:30 PM in the John Barsby Library with Mrs. Vosshans and Mrs. Healey. Come find out about the scholarship process to help with post secondary plans. All students and parents/guardians are welcome!

Online booking for graduation photos is now available. Photos dates are November 28th-30th. There are two options for booking. Students wishing to purchase a grad photo package will book a 15-minute sitting that will include 15 poses with a variety of backgrounds. You will also receive a graduating class composite. The sitting fee does not include the cost of a printed photo order. Photo packages start at $31.00. Props will be available and students may bring their own to personalize their session.

There is also a no charge option for all students that includes one pose that will be taken so that you are included in your school yearbook.

Please follow the link below to book your time slot.

https://booking.edgeimaging.ca/portal/book/JBC

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office staff.

Who: Grade 11 & 12 students

When: Thursday November 8th, 6:15

Where: NDSS

AN EVENING FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS TO HEAR 30MIN PRESENTATIONS FROM TWO DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS AND HELP WITH THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS! THERE WILL BE A DOZEN DIFFERENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES THERE TO SHARE INFORMATION AND ANSWER QUESTIONS.

On October 20, 2023, any student without a tech/cloud consent response recorded into eConsent will have their access to cloud apps* through their learn68 account suspended until a YES response has been entered.  No response = no consent. Students use their learn68 accounts to access educational apps in the ‘cloud’ such as Google Classroom, MS 365/Teams, Canvas and more. Parents/Guardians would have received an email requesting access for their student. If you did not receive this email, please contact the office and we will assist you.

Reminder: Picture retake day is October 27th. Students who missed having their photo taken or would like a retake, will be called down to Chandler Hall by grade.

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You have important forms for your commencement ceremony in the google classroom that need to be completed by June 1^st. Please check to make sure you have completed them.

Come out and support our talented students performing at Deni’s Dynamite deals this Saturday starting at 6pm.  Hannah’s Drama Troupe, Barsby Rocks, Barsby’s Musical Ensemble and Just an Idea are the groups performing.

Is looking for volunteers.  Want to give back to your community?  Want to help support Deni’s Dynamite Deals?

Come help out at John Barsby by serving hot dogs or by collecting and organizing drop offs that will be donated directly to Deni.

Sign up at the office if you’re able to give an hour of your time on Saturday May 27^th

Attention all grade 11 & 12’s – looking for an interesting way to end your school year?

There will be a glow in the dark, Rainbow Masquerade happening on June 22nd for queer youth and their allies, at the Woodlands’ gym from 6 – 10pm

This event will have a DJ, free glow paint, masks and photobooth available. Tickets will be sold at your office or online at eventbrite.ca for $5

For more details see the posters around the school.