Scholarship Update

On Wednesday November 28, 2018 there was a scholarship meeting in the library for Grade 12 students. Students received a paper copy of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation (NLSF) application. Please note that this is for a rough copy only. The actual NLSF applications get filled out online are available to start filling out on January 14^t, 2019 at 9am. NLSF Scholarship Applications are due February 8, 2019 at noon.

Students also received a paper copy of the Ministry Dogwood-District Authority Scholarship application. Ministry Dogwood applications can be submitted by paper at the end of February 2019. The next scholarship meeting will be on January 16, 2019 in A block in the John Barsby library.

Parents: you have or soon will receive an email with your login credentials for the Parent Portal, which will allow you to see your child’s information, including report cards, online. Please see brochure for more information.

Reminder for parents:

Filming, Photography and Student Privacy

There are a variety of school events or activities that take place during the year and there is no better way to document these events by taking photos or videos. However, we must still be mindful of our student’s privacy.

Some events are open to the public and therefore, parents are welcome to take photos and videos. Nevertheless, the potential promotion, exchange or sharing of student images raises privacy issues.

A parent wishing to film or photograph students and then post these images to a website (i.e. Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/Vimeo) must have signed permission for the students (you may have already received a copy of a photo/video consent form in the past) before posting their image online. To do so without signed permission is a violation of BC privacy legislation.

While the responsibility lies solely with the person taking the photo or video, the district wants to take this opportunity remind all parents and guardians to remain respectful of everyone’s privacy.

If you are interested in receiving a variety of scholarship updates, please email barsbyscholarships@gmail.com with your name and your child’s name, and we will add you to the list.

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.

Thank you