Last call for Grad write-ups for the 2021 yearbook! Get a form, get going, and hand it in to the office, to room 217, or to room 417. Forms are available in the office, the Counselling Office, in some classrooms, and the Library.
Grad write-ups are due for the 2021 yearbook. Get a form, get going, and hand it in to the office, to room 217, or to room 417. Hand in your words of wisdom and your best memories to your fellow grads and the next generations of Barsby people. Forms are available in the Office, the Counselling Office, in some classrooms, and the Library.
Hello Grade 12 Students and Families, some information and reminders regarding the upcoming Grad Photo sessions.
Grad Photo sessions run from January 12-15 and will be held in room 413. Sessions run between 9-4 pm
If your photo session is during the school day, please enter room 413 from the hallway and exit through the exterior door to the back parking lot.
If your photo session is after 3 pm, please enter room 413 from the exterior door at the back parking lot and exit to the hallway and out to the parking lot from the door opposite the cafeteria kitchen.
There will be signs with arrows to guide you.
Please make sure to wear your mask except when having your photo taken
Unfortunately we are unable to allow group photos or photos with family members at this time.
Edge Imaging is unable to provide the typical props that have been offered in the past during these photo sessions.
You are welcome to personalize your session by bringing your own props (flower bouquet, band instrument, sports equipment etc)
As in the past you are welcome to bring a pet to join you in your photo. Please only bring friendly pets and be respectful of others personal space. Pets may only be at the school for the duration of the photo session.
Regardless of the time of day of your photo session, if you are bringing a pet please enter the 400 wing hallway from a 400 wing exterior door.
If you don’t intend to purchase a grad photo package we still want your grad photo in the yearbook. Please come for a sitting! It’s free of charge.
If you had an appointment time and date from the original session – your booking has been moved over to the new date range. If you are a new booking, please go to www.bookmygrad.ca and enter JBC as the school code. After you click ‘submit’ you will be able to choose between a Yearbook session and a Classic Sitting.
John Barsby Students & Staff: Watch for ‘Free Book Fridays’ at the Barsby Library, happening every Friday! Check out the table of free books outside the library entrance……..if you see a book you like, take it! Mrs. Vosshans is clearing out some extra books from the collection…….please help yourself. Happy Reading! 😊
CTC – Youth Work in Trades
Are you working as a cook in a restaurant, as a helper in a shop, or on a construction site doing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or other trade work? You might be eligible to earn a $1000 award, 16 credits towards graduation, and hours towards red seal certification with the CTC’s Youth Work in Trades Program. Contact your counselor or visit ctc-careerpaths.ca for more details.
A reminder to students to use the blue reusable mask you were provided, or your own reusable mask from home. Disposable mask supplies are getting low and we may run out. You must wear a mask in all common areas of the school, so be prepared with your reusable mask! Students will not be permitted in the school without a mask.