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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Attention students looking for community hours, the Royal City Soccer Club is looking for volunteers and volunteer counsellors-in-training. Visit royalsoccer.com for details. Also, Child Hunger Brantford is looking for volunteers to assist at a golf tournament on June 25, 2022, at the Walter Gretzky Golf Course. Contact Dawn Hall at dawnhallchb@gmail.com. You can visit the bulletin board outside of Student Services for all volunteer opportunities. 

Exciting news!! After two long years of our stage being dark, the SJC drama department is pleased to announce that they will be performing Ian McWethy’s,” I, Chorus” on May 10, 11 and 12th. Tickers are now being sold at the office. You can purchase your tickets from Mrs. Padmore for $5.00 for students and seniors and $10.00 for adults. If you wish you may also purchase a ticket at the door on show night. The doors open at 6:00 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there. 

Attention Graduating Construction students pursuing a career in the Trades after high school, get your Douglas Carr Application into Mr. Quinlan by Monday, May 16th, to qualify for a $1,000.00 Scholarship. Applications can be picked up from Mr. Q in room 170. 

The Brantford Fire department is pleased to announce that they will be running a special camp called “Camp Molly” for young women in grades 11 and 12 in September. This is an amazing opportunity for young ladies to participate in a variety of firefighting tasks and learn about different career opportunities within the Brantford Fire Department. This camp will take place at the Brantford Fire Department Central Service location at 60 Clarence Street in Brantford on September 15th to 18th, 2022. If you are interested in this career pathway, please see the poster in the Coop Office or on the bulletin board across from Student Services to grab the QR code for sign-up. Participation is limited to 24 girls and is open to students in the Brantford area. Application deadline is June 8th. 

Attention graduates. Have you completed four full year courses in the Business Department? Is so, you qualify to receive a Business Certificate at this year’s graduation ceremony. See Ms. Poos in Room 135 to apply. All applications are due by May 13th. 

The next GSA meeting is today in Room 132 during junior lunch. The meeting is open to all LGBTQ+ students and their allies. New members are always welcome. 

The girl’s rugby team took on ACS on Monday, winning the game 17-5. Trys were scored by Sierra Thompson, Kyla Bol and Ciera Nutley. Strong defense was provided by the Marchese sister’s, Izzy and Sophia. The girls will be back at it on Wednesday, so stay tuned. 

Attention concert band members, a reminder that the remaining rehearsals, including tonight’s, will only be 1 hour long, ending at 4:15. Any students who wish to learn a duet or small group song for the concert can stay after the rehearsal until 4:45 to practice. 

Congratulations to Halaena Buenviaje, who will serve as Student Trustee on the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board for the 2022-2023 school year. As Student Trustee Halaena will represent the views, values and opinions of all the students within the District School Board.  Good luck next year! 

There is an ACE Committee Meeting this Thursday on Junior lunch in the Divine Mercy room.  All are welcome to attend.