STUDENT BULLETIN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12–DAY 2/TUTORIAL Black History Month 
GENERAL
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Hogan’s Alley was a Vancouver neighbourhood that was home to multiple immigrant communities but was known largely for its African-Canadian population. Its most famous resident is Nora Hendrix, the paternal grandmother of the musician Jimi Hendrix who lived on 827 East Georgia St. More information about Black History month can be found on the 3rd floor near Room 3080. 
SCIENCE FAIR: CONGRATULATIONS Gr.12 student Lucas Wang, who recently represented Canada at the Taiwan International Science Fair, competing against students from 32 different countries. Lucas won a bronze medal in the Physics & Astronomy category for his project using artificial intelligence to study how galaxies grow and evolve. Ms. Versteeg
BNSS THEATRE PRESENTS MEAN GIRLS: tickets now on sale through https://bmsstheatre.booktix.ca/ starting Tuesday, February 17th tickets will also be sold in the Commons at lunch. Show runs March 10-13. COST: $15.00 for students $20.00 for a general ticket
- Doors Open: at 6:30pm
- Show Starts: at 7:00pm
TUTORIAL EXPECTATIONS: This is a reminder that:
- Grades 8, 9 & 10: Please go to one of your 8 classes. If the teacher is not available, please go to another one of your classes. If the class is full, please go to another one of your classrooms.
- Grades 11 and 12: Please go to either one of your classes, the library, the commons or the 4thfloor lounge. The pods are off-limit and the library, commons and 4th floor lounge are for QUIET Especially the Library and 4th floor lounge as they are near classrooms. Please note that students or staff can also set a time to meet in tutorial. If you need help, contact your teacher to make sure they are available. If your teacher asks you to go to their classroom, please go! Admin
COURSE SELECTION DEADLINE- TOMORROW FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th: To all students– This Friday, February 13th is the deadline for submitting your course selections for the 2026/2027 school year. Please make sure you enter your requests (not alternates) in MyEd and hand your paper form into student services by that date. Thank you. Counsellors
LUNAR NEW YEAR SHOWCASE: Chinese Culture Club, Chinese Orchestra, Japanese Club and Korean Club present: Lunar New Year Showcase! 🎉Only a few days left until our showcase. Join us in the theatre tomorrow Friday, February 13th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out! Stop by Room 3078 at lunch to get your tickets, enjoy an amazing show, and support a good cause. All proceeds will be donated to BC Children’s Hospital. Ms. Du
EUCLID MATH CONTEST: The grade 12 Euclid Math Contest will take place on Tuesday March 31st and will be available for grade 12 students to register by paying the fee on School Cash Online. The deadline to sign-up is Monday March 2nd. Any student that is not in grade 12 but wishes to write the contest, please see Ms. Drake in room 3030.
VALENTINE’S LOVE WEEK !! Celebrate the love in the air with your school spirit!.
- TODAY CAKE DECORATING THURSDAY, Feb 12th: Come join North’s first cake decorating contest ever in the Commons. Come cheer on your fellow students as they compete to decorate a cake in 20 minutes! We cannot wait to see everyone there!
- TOMORROW PERFECT PAIR FRIDAY, FEB 13th: Grab a friend to dress up as YOUR favorite famous/cartoon/movie couple with your friend or a partner! Student Govt/Mr. Sokugawa
NORTH TALENT SHOW: Hey North! Do you have a special talent that you would like to showcase ? Sign up to perform at North’s annual Talent Show on March 10th during lunch in the Commons! Auditions will take place in the Dance Room after school on Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th. Whether you perform solo or as part of a group, all talents are welcome ! Sign-up for auditions through the link: https://forms.gle/QLMvmHiQWb3XLBcq9. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got! Mr. Sokugawa
TOWEL & BLANKET DRIVE: Hey Vikings! Senior Leadership is hosting a towel/blanket drive for the Running Wild Rescue Shelter. Please bring your clean, unwanted towels and blankets in for a good cause. A donation box is in the Leadership Pod until February 20th. Leadership/Mrs. Smith 
WINTER OLYMPIC VIEWING ZONES: Students can view Olympic competitions in the Library and Library Lounge. Details of what will be available are on the Library website: http://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-library/2026/02/09/winter-olympics-2026-resources-live-shows/ Remember, if you want to hang out to watch during class time, you need to have a verified Free Block, so keep your Study Card or timetable handy. We will check. Ms. Cowley
UPCOMING DATES:
- SATURDAY, FEB. 14th–Valentine’s Day
- MONDAY, FEB. 16th–Family Day/School Closed
- TUESDAY, FEB. 17th–Lunar New Year/Year of the Horse
- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18th– Gr. 9 Immunizations #2
- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25th – Pink Shirt Day
- FRIDAY, FEB. 27th– Pro-D-Day/No Classes
CLUBS
FINE ARTS COUNCIL: Hey artists! Want to make someone’s Valentines Day extra special this year? Come join the Fine Arts Council in Card making, where you can make a special card for someone this Valentines Day. Card making will be held in room 2081 today Thurs. Feb. 12th & tomorrow Fri. Feb. 13th. All supplies will be provided, including candy, and multiple mediums. We hope to see you there! Fine Arts Council/Ms. Lehtonen
GRAD CEREMONY FEE/CAP & GOWN: You need to pay your Ceremony Fee if you are planning to have a Graduation Cap and Gown to cross the stage. The cost is $105.00 and includes a cap and gown as well as the composite. The Cap and Gown fee also covers the cost for 2026 facility rentals at SFU and is a souvenir for you to keep. When you pay Online, a box with size options will open – check the box with your correct height. This fee will need to be paid by Feb 27, 2026, so you will have your gown on time.