There have been many opportunities to celebrate our Blazer spirit over the past couple of weeks. From community outreach and individual and team accolades to Pride week, the Evening of the Arts, Drama Showcase and the Athletic Banquet, June has had an impressive start!
BSS Charity Golf tournament
A big thank you to everyone who came out to support our 2nd annual BSS Charity Golf Tournament on May 30th. We enjoyed a fantastic day on the course with staff, family, friends, alumni, and community members. Together, we raised $3,333 for our breakfast and food-share program. Special thanks to BSS educator Cassidy Hollywood for her organization, dedication, and ongoing support of our school.
Special Olympics
Four of our Blazers proudly represented Bayridge at the Special Olympics Ontario Championships in London. This prestigious event brought together more than 1,000 athletes and coaches from across the province. Conner Smith, Liam Cleary, Jacob Blundell, and Micoh Bugna (as pictured below) competed in Track & Field events, earning medals and ribbons in shot put, standing long jump, the 50m sprint, 100m sprint, and 200m sprint. The team also captured a gold medal in the 4x100 relay! Congratulations to these outstanding athletes for their hard work, sportsmanship, and incredible accomplishments. Well done, Blazers!
Grade 9 Geography
On June 3rd, grade 9 geography classes experienced 'feets-on' activities with the Canadian Geographic Giant Map: National Parks. Students explored Canada by practicing their map skills and discovering national parks across the country. They also applied geo-thinking concepts to investigate the impacts of the oil sands in different regions and examined alternate energy sites, exploring how Canada is leveraging its geography to become more environmentally friendly. It was wonderful to see such strong engagement from our Bayridge geographers!
Evening of the Arts
Our Arts department showcased the incredible talents of our students during the Evening of the Arts on June 2nd. A special thank you to our Arts teachers Athena Lees, Kendra Brennan, Kaitlyn Caird, Sophia Fabiilli, Matt Fox, and Rhonda Kapuschat, and most importanty, our talented and dedicated student artists!
OFSAA Track and Field
Congratulations to Micoh Bugna, Vivian King and Liam Cleary for their strong performances at OFSAA Track and Field on June 5th. Each athlete competed with determination and surpassed their ranking by the end of their respective competitions. Micoh qualified for the 100m final and finished 8th. Vivian qualified for the 80m hurdle final and finished 6th. Liam earned a bronze medal in para shot put. Thank you to ALL track and field athletes for an outstanding season!
Farewell Assembly
At the Farewell Assembly on June 5th , we recognized our final ROCK stars of the year. Congratulations to Reid Westcott and Hannah Sooley on this well-deserved honour! We also celebrated the YPI group of Olivia, Jamie and Makayla, who presented their donations to Kimberly Compeau, Executive Director from Kingston Interval House. Congratulations!
In addition to celebrating our graduating class, we bid a fond farewell to Mr. Jamie McCullough, who will be moving to GREC next year, and Ms. Brenda Scarlett who is retiring after 31 years in education. While we will miss them greatly, we will them all the best in their next chapter. Once a Blazer, always a Blazer!
House Champions
Congratulations to the Grade 10 students (Class of 2028) who have won the House Cup Champions for the second consecutive year. Student Council members celebrated their achievement by visiting Grade 10 classes with freshly baked cookies - an enjoyable and well-earned reward. Thank you to everyone who participated in house challenges - from spirit days to our monthly challenges at lunch - keep up the spirit Bayridge!! 🙂
Blazer journalist
Bayridge's very own Charly Creusen has written an excellent article for the Kingstonist about Blazers Giving Back Day:
https://share.google/9jlPMrVPkfptPzcC2
Drama Showcase
Our Drama Showcase featured an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland by the grade 10 students, and an original play the Orb by the grade 11 & 12 students. Congratulations to Ms. Fabiilli and all students involved in this incredible event.
Pride week
Pride Week included a variety of spirit days, such as tie-dye t-shirt day, rainbow day, and 'Wear your Pride flag' spirit days, along with activities such as pride-themed colour sheets and allyship pledges. The week culminates with the Kingston Pride Parade this Saturday, June 13th. Visit kingstonpride.ca for more info on Kingston Pride events.
Looking Ahead
June 16-17 June 18-24 June 20 June 21 June 25 June 25 June 25 June 26 June 27 | Grade 12 Final Summatives begin Final Exams & Student Success days World Refugee Day National Indigenous Peoples Day Exam review time, 9-10 am BLC Graduation (at BSS), 12 pm BSS Graduation, 4 pm PD Day Canadian Multiculturalism Day |
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Reminders
Midterms and June Exam/Culminating Activity Schedules
Schedules have been sent out previously, and are attached below:
BSS June 2026 Exam Schedule EQAO update
BSS June 2026 Course Culminating Tasks
Grade 12 Message from LDSB
This message has previously been sent out to all LDSB Grade 12 Active students:
Dear Grade 12 Student,
As the school year comes to a close, we invite you to complete the Grade 12 Exit Survey to share your experiences. Your feedback helps us better understand student perspectives and improve the overall student experience across Limestone District School Board schools.
- Participation is voluntary
- Time to complete: Approximately 15 minutes
- Survey link: Grade 12 Exit Survey
- Survey Closes: June 19, 2026
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Baker-Cox - bakerm@limestone.on.ca
We sincerely value your input and appreciate your time in completing the survey.
Graduating Students: Taking Your School Files with You
As you prepare to graduate, it is important to save any emails, documents, and information from your LDSB school account that you may need in the future.
Please complete this process as soon as possible, as your Limestone account will be disabled in mid-September.
We recommend reviewing the attached checklist for guidance on what to save and how to transfer your files.
Kingston Police Remind Youth to Stay Safe Online and Protect Personal Images
Kingston Police are reminding youth and families about the importance of making safe and responsible choices online, particularly when it comes to sharing personal or private images.
Sending intimate or personal photos over Snapchat, text message, social media, or other online platforms may feel private in the moment, but once an image is shared electronically, control over where it goes or who sees it can quickly be lost. Images can be saved, copied, screenshot, or shared without consent, which can have serious emotional, social, and legal impacts.
Police are also reminding young people that receiving a private image does not mean it can be shared with others. Forwarding, posting, or distributing someone else’s personal images without their permission can cause significant harm and can result in criminal consequences.
Kingston Police encourage youth to:
• Think before sending photos or messages online
• Never share someone else’s private images
• Talk to a trusted adult if they feel pressured to send images
• Report concerning behaviour to a parent, teacher, or police
• Use privacy settings and practice safe online habits
Parents and guardians are encouraged to have open, ongoing conversations with children about digital safety, consent, and respectful online behaviour.
Anyone who feels threatened, pressured, or victimized online is encouraged to seek help and report the incident. If a personal image has been shared online, individuals should report the content directly through the social media platform or website as soon as possible, request its removal, and seek support from a trusted adult, school official, or police if needed.
Resources and supports are available for youth, parents, and guardians who may have concerns related to online safety, image sharing, or digital harassment.
https://www.protectchildren.ca/en/
https://cybertip.ca/en/
Upcoming Events
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be available shortly. Pre-orders can be picked up starting June 16h in the main hall at lunch or in the library at all other times of the day. If you did not pre-order a yearbook but would like one, we have ordered some extra. You can purchase one by debit or credit in the main hall at lunch or from the library on June 16th or after.
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20th, and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of those forced to flee.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Join the Community for National Indigenous Peoples Day
The community is invited to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Confederation Park (211–225 Ontario Street, Kingston) from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest in partnership with the City of Kingston, this event will honour the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples through ceremony, performances, workshops, storytelling, and community gathering. Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate Indigenous cultures while learning from local Indigenous artists, knowledge holders, performers, and community members.
Four Ways to Reconcile
Inspired by David A. Robertson's 52 Ways to Reconcile, here are four meaningful actions we can all take this month and throughout the year:
- Start an Indigenous Book Club
- Research Indigenous Place Names
- Binge an Indigenous Podcast
- Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
As David A. Robertson reminds us, reconciliation is not a destination—it is an ongoing practice of learning, relationship-building, reflection, and action. Every step we take toward understanding helps create a future rooted in respect, responsibility, and reciprocity.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
Community Connections
Pride Celebrations
Limestone District School Board is proud to participate in Pride celebrations again this year, and we invite students, staff, and families to join us at upcoming Pride parades in Limestone communities. Everyone is welcome.
On-Line to Success-Ontario Program
Registration is now open for the 2026 summer cohort, beginning in July 2026. OLTS-Ontario is a transition program designed for Grade 12 students (graduating in 2026 or entering Grade 12 in Fall 2026) who have learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorders, and who are planning to attend college or university.
This online program helps students prepare for the transition to postsecondary education while developing a better understanding of themselves and their learning profile. For additional information, please see the attached registration package and program poster.
The registration deadline is June 19, 2026.
The registration form is below, which can also be accessed on our website: RARC OLTS-Ontario Program Page.
OLTS Ontario Summer Registration Package 2026
Summer School Registration
Please see the updated poster for LDSB course offerings, as there have been courses added to the original offerings.
Courses are offered for students currently in Grades 9 to 12. Grade 8 students may reach ahead and register for the Gr 10 Civics (CHV 2O) and Careers (GLC 2O) half credit courses ONLY! Grade 8 students signing up for Civics and Careers must register for both courses with Summer Session.
Session Dates: Summer Session runs from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 24 with no classes on Wednesday, July 1. Students are expected to be working on their course daily and can expect that completing the course will require approximately 5 hours of work each day.
- LDSB students can register for LDSB Summer Session courses using this Summer Session Registration Form. Students must complete the form using the Limestone Account and will need their OEN (available on report cards) to register.
- Students can register for at most 1 course in Summer Session (or both half credit Civics and Careers). Students registering for Civics and Careers need to choose carefully whether they are registering for both Civics (CHV 2O) and Careers (GLC 2O) or just one in the form.
- Students should ensure that they have the prerequisite for any course they are signing up for in Summer Session.
- Registration closes on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
- All courses are conditional on teacher availability and sufficient enrollment. Students will be notified prior to June 29th if their course is not running.
Summer Session Co-Op:
- Co-Op starts on June 29th and can continue until August 7th.
- Students taking co-op should speak with their school co-op teacher before registering.
- Students must have their own placement prior to the start of Summer Session.
- Students interested in taking co-op in Summer Session, register by completing this Summer Co-Op Registration Form. Students must complete the form using their Limestone Account.
- Registration for Summer Session co-op closes on Friday, June 19, 2026
Interested in a course not offered by Limestone's Summer Session?
Please contact your school Guidance Counsellor as courses are available from other School Boards through the Ontario e-Learning Consortium (OeLC). Guidance Counsellor's will register students for OeLC courses through Prism. Students registering through Prism will be put on a waitlist and accepted when spots are made available.
It is important to note that students taking courses through the OeLC may not be able to access their courses if travelling outside of Canada during Summer Session depending on the parameters of access for each School Board.
Questions?
Contact your Guidance Counsellor or e-mail Kate Myers, Principal of Alternative and Continuing Education
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) School Food Program
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) School Food Program assists Métis parents and guardians, with providing for their children enrolled in K-12 Education in Ontario. Independent youth over 16 meeting eligibility requirements will also be considered. Successful candidates will receive support estimated at $400 per child. Note that this amount is subject to change based on program subscription.
Information is also available through:
Swim the Lake Opportunity
Support inclusive community engagement by volunteering for the Accessibility Walk - Swim the Lake event. Discover how you can help make a difference and find all the details you need to get involved:
Creative Futures: Empowering Young Artists
Workshops take place on the last Saturday of each month, September 2026 to May 2027, 10am–12pm.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to youth ages 13–19 as of September 2026, who are not enrolled in post-secondary education. Participants must live in Kingston or the surrounding area, as the program is offered in person only.
How to Apply
Applications are received through a Google Form and are due by July 5th, 2026. You’ll be asked to submit:
- basic personal information;
- a brief statement of interest; and
- supporting materials, such as images of completed artwork or works in progress.
Youth Literary and Art Derby
The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance invites young creatives to celebrate their love of horses through art and writing! The Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby encourage students to draw inspiration from Standardbred and harness horses while exploring their passion for the arts.
Open to Grades 3–12, both contests have a submission deadline of August 31, 2026.
- Youth Literary Derby (Grades 3–8): Submit a poem or short story about Standardbred horses. Junior (Grades 3–5) and Intermediate (Grades 6–8) divisions.
- Youth Art Derby (Grades 3–12): Submit an original drawing, sketch, or painting with a harness horse theme. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions.
Mental Health Supports
In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.
We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:
- Supporting Your Child’s Well-being
- Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care
- By Your Side (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)
- Maltby Centre
- One Stop Talk
- Kids Help Phone (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)
- 2-1-1 Ontario
If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.
School Mental Health Ontario Free Webinar
We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series as part of the By Your Side Learning Hub, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.
This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:
✅ balanced device use
✅ vaping
✅ body image
✅ anxiety
The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.
📅 Sessions run March to June
We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities. By Your Side webinar series spring 2026 Flyer
SouthEast Public Health
Camp Outlook
Queen's Math Camps
Queen's University Mathematics and Statistics are offering two summer enrichment programs for high school students taking place August 10–14, 2026:
• RabbitMath: a mathematics enrichment camp for curious high school students
• Math Quest: a STEM camp designed for high school girls
Both programs offer day and residential options and provide students with an opportunity to experience university life while engaging in collaborative, hands-on mathematical exploration. This opportunity is geared for students who enjoy mathematics, problem-solving, STEM, and academic enrichment opportunities.
Additional information and registration details can be found at:
https://www.queensu.ca/mathstat/department/camps/summer-camps
City of Kingston 2026 Municipal Election
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We are connecting with local organizations to help ensure that more residents are aware of the opportunity to get involved in local government. Nominations open May 1 and the election will take place on October 26, 2026.
We’re hosting two information sessions for potential candidates. These sessions are designed for community members who are interested in running for municipal office and want to learn more about the role of City Council and School Trustees and what to expect during the election process.
Learn more and register for an info session by visiting the Candidate Info webpage!
LGBT YouthLine
YouthLine's Resource Library is an amazing tool for both students and educators. It's a great place to learn about 2SLGBTQ+ identities, coming out, self-care, Trans resources, wellness, and more. You can find links to a wide variety of articles, podcasts, and other amazing resources. Our resource library also has a referral database to help connect 2SLGBTQ+ youth with local services. This referral database is for in-person and location-based services, organizations, and collectives across Ontario.
Peer Support HelpLine
Our HelpLine is available for 2SLGBTQ+ youth under 30. It's staffed by peer support volunteers. These volunteers are all 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 16-29, living across Ontario. They're trained in active listening, anti-racism, harm reduction, and topics related to gender and sexuality. Some common things people call, text, or chat to talk about include:
- Questioning gender identity and/or sexual orientation
- Coming out
- Mental health
- Relationships with friends, partners, and family
- Feeling socially isolated
- Seeking referrals to resources and supports online and in your community
- ...or just to chat!
You can access it by text at (647) 694 4275, or chat online at youthline.ca. The HelpLine is open from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30PM EST.
Maltby Resources
Mental Health Services Spring 2026
Foundational Family Services Spring 2026
Community Autism Services Navigation Initiative
We are thrilled to share exciting news regarding the success in securing funding from the William James Henderson Foundation for The Community Autism Services Navigation Initiative. This grant will enable us to strengthen parental knowledge of autism services across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, while also addressing gaps and barriers that families face when trying to access support.
Our goals include:
- Increasing parental understanding of available autism services
- Mapping existing services and identifying gaps
- Gathering feedback from families to inform future planning
- Codeveloping new services and supports where needed
As a first step, we are sending a presurvey to families and caregivers to understand their current awareness of autism services in KFL&A and to identify barriers and gaps in service access.
The survey can be accessed here:
https://us.mar.medallia.com/?e=110003628&d=l&h=E68734CFB577D03
A Survey Information Package (posters and QR code cards) is attached to this email for your reference and use.
Your partnership will help us gather meaningful feedback, deepen our understanding of local needs, and guide future planning and service development across KFL&A.
Thank you in advance for your collaboration and your commitment to supporting families in our community. If you have any questions or would like suggested wording for email, social media, or website posts, we would be happy to provide it. Contact reception@maltbycentre.ca
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Habitat Kingston
At Habitat Kingston, students have the chance to gain meaningful, hands-on work experience while contributing to a cause that directly impacts local families. Our work focuses on building safe, decent, and affordable housing in our community—helping families build strength, stability, and independence through homeownership.
We currently have two student-friendly summer roles within our Kingston ReStore and three at our Napanee ReStore, where students can:
- Develop customer service and retail skills
- Gain experience in teamwork and workplace responsibility
- Learn about sustainability and social enterprise
- Contribute to a mission-driven, community-focused organization
Working with Habitat provides more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build skills, give back, and be part of something meaningful. Many students find the experience valuable for future employment, post-secondary applications, and community involvement.
Students can explore current opportunities and apply directly through our careers page:
https://www.habitatkingston.com/about-us/careers
We also offer volunteer and co-op opportunities throughout the year. Co-op teachers can reach out to me directly to arrange co-ops.
Students aged 15 and older are also welcome to complete their community volunteer hours with us. To sign up for volunteer shifts, they can visit https://www.habitatkingston.com/volunteer
SLAP!
SLAP! Student Laptop Access Program is raising funds to offer free premium laptops to all students who need them. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist to receive a free laptop, please complete the application form at www.slap-kingston.ca right away.