Shout Outs
- Shout-out to SHSES for successfully applying for and securing the $125,000 CFEP provincial grant in support of our Mini Playground Replacement Project. Thank you for your hard work and diligence throughout the application process, and for your continued support of this extremely important playground project. We truly appreciate your dedication to our school community.
Literacy Week
The week of January 26th is Literacy week, and BPS will be celebrating with classes participating in activities each day. Themes for each day include.
- Message Making Monday
- Talking Tuesday
- Word Wednesday
- Thinking Thursday
The week will conclude with Dress as your Favourite Character Day on Thursday, January 29.
Family Skate Night
SHSES is hosting a family skating party on January 29 at the Signal Hill Community Association rink. This event is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if weather conditions are unfavourable. Please see the attached flyer and follow our social media channels for updates. Family Skate Night Flyer.jpg
Extra Clothes
With the warmer weather and melting snow, puddles and muddy areas have formed around the playground. We kindly ask that you place an extra set of clothing (pants, shirt, socks, and underwear) in your child’s backpack in case they slip or get wet while playing. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep students comfortable throughout the day.
Bishop Pinkham School Open House
For families with students entering Grade 7 next year, Bishop Pinkham will be hosting an Open House, and all interested families are welcome.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Where: Bishop Pinkham School
Bishop Pinkhom Open House Flyer.pdf
Update from SHSES | Exciting Playground News / Family Event / Healthy Hunger Orders
Exciting Playground News
We are excited to share that the Signal Hill School Enhancement Society (SHSES) has been awarded a $125,000 Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP – Small) provincial grant toward the Mini Playground Replacement Project. This significant funding milestone means the project can now move forward.
Mini Playground Update
- We currently have a funding shortfall of approximately $67,000.
- We are exploring a reduced-footprint design (~5200 sq ft/480m2 to ~4200sq ft / 390m2), the core priorities identified through student, staff, and family surveys remain central to the project:
- Pour-in-place (PIP) rubber surfacing
- Smooth, accessible pathways including paved borders on two sides
- Concrete border around the PIP play surface
- Wheelchair-accessible and sensory play features
- Picnic tables, benches, and equipment height
- Playground equipment must be ordered by March 16 to allow for a summer installation.
- Fundraising continues — please contact info@shses.ca to learn how you can support this important community project.
Upcoming Community Event
- We are hosting a family skating party on January 29 at the Signal Hill Community Association rink.
- This event is weather dependent. Please see the attached flyer and follow our social media channels for updates. Attach flyer
Healthy Hunger Program
- Healthy Hunger programming is confirmed from January through June.
- Please log in to your account to view and order from the delicious upcoming options.
Thank you for your continued support. None of these programs or projects would be possible without the dedication of our volunteers.
If you’re interested in supporting the playground project, fundraising efforts, or volunteer Board positions, we would love to hear from you.
Signal Hill School Enhancement Society (SHSES) 📧 info@shses.ca
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Next Week
- January 21 – Grade 1 Field Trip
- January 21 & 22 – Grades 4, 5 & 6 Ski & Snowboarding School
Looking Ahead
- January 26-29 – Literacy Week
- January 27 – Healthy Hunger | Tim Hortons
- January 28 – Cyber Safety Presentation for Parents/Guardians (online)
- January 29 – SHSES Family Skating Party (weather dependent).
- January 30 – No Classes | Non-Instruction Day