Announcements

Attention Grade 12 students interested in applying for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program.  Up to $10,000.00 each will be awarded to 170 students across Canada.  Students applying to university can view some details on the Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulletin board outside of Student Services.  Scholarship applications are due to the Program October 25, 2019.

Attention students needing to accumulate community involvement hours.  Brantwood is currently looking for volunteers at their school events, fundraising events, and programs, among other things.  Please see the opportunity posted on the board outside of Student Services.  Brantwood also welcomes co-op placements.

Are you planning on graduating in June and are interested in pursuing a college education?  Would you like to visit a popular college campus before committing to a school?  Well look no further, Mrs. Ronson is organizing a free bus trip to Fanshawe College on Wednesday, October 16th.  If you are interested, then please sign up with Mrs. Ronson in Student Services by Wednesday, October 9th.

If you are attending the blessing of the Rosary Garden today, please meet in the courtyard.  We will begin at 3:30 sharp.

Students looking to acquire some community involvement hours this coming weekend should check the Community Involvement Opportunities Board.  This Saturday, October 5th the Rotary Perch Fry is taking place at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club.  Volunteers are needed to help clear tables and serve food.  For information students should contact Cam Weir at 519-770-0625 or by e-mail at camweir17@gmail.com.  Students are reminded to complete their Community Involvement Activities purple form and hand it in to Student Services once community hours have been acquired.  It is not necessary to wait until you’ve accumulated all 40 community hours before you hand in your purple form.  Forms are available in Student Services.

The SJC Gazette newspaper crew is meeting again this Friday at 3 p.m. in Portable 6.  Remember to speak to our editors Meagan Cavin, Makayla Cavin or Merone Campbell if you have any questions about your story assignment.  And newcomers are most certainly welcome.  Make you voice heard, write for the SJC Gazette.

Attention Grade 12 students interested in applying for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program.  Up to $10,000.00 each will be awarded to 170 students across Canada.  Students applying to university can view some details on the Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulleting board outside of Student Services.  Scholarship applications are due to the Program October 25, 2019.

Attention curlers, anyone interested in trying out for the boys or girls curling team, come see Mr. Todd in Room 202 at 8:30 a.m. or on your lunch.  New curlers are welcome.  Mr. Todd doesn’t have junior lunch, but feel free to come into 202 during your lunch and Mr. Todd will take the time for you. 

Attention math people, students interested in writing a Fall Math Contest should come see Mr. Todd in Room 202 at 8:30 a.m. or at you lunch.  Mr. Todd will give you the details on entering the new math contest when you come see him.

Attention students needing to accumulate community involvement hours.  Brantwood is currently looking for volunteers at their school events, fundraising events, and programs, among other things.  Please see the opportunity posted on the board outside of Student Services.  Brantwood also welcomes co-op placements.

Students are reminded to ensure that the community hours they accumulate are eligible according to Ministry guidelines.  Hours should be for non-profit organizations and not duties that someone would normally be paid for.  Hours cannot be accumulated during school hours.  If you are unsure if your hours will count, please contact your guidance counsellor.  The community involvement hours forms are available on the black shelving unit in Student Services and they include information on the back about eligible and ineligible activities.  Again, when in doubt, ask questions.

The blessing of the newly created Rosary Garden will be taking place on Thursday, October 3rd at 3:30 in the courtyard.  If you helped to create the garden in June or if you wish to attend, please see Madame in Room 210 so that arrangements can be made based on the number of people attending. 

Are you planning on graduating in June and are interested in pursuing a college education?  Would you like to visit a popular college campus before committing to a school?  Well look no further, Mrs. Ronson is organizing a free bus trip to Fanshawe College on Wednesday, October 16th.  If you are interested, then please sign up with Mrs. Ronson in Student Services by Wednesday, October 9th.

Attention singers, if you signed up for the SJC vocal ensemble or choir, please come to our first rehearsal today after school in room 142.  The rehearsal will run from 3:15 to 4:15. If you have not yet signed up on the list but would like to join, please come.  All are welcome.  See Mrs. Marriott if you can’t make it today but would still like to join.  Again, the rehearsal is from 3:15 to 4:15 in room 142 today.

Attention grade 12 students thinking of going into the skilled trades.  Conestoga College has provided us with some information about the W. Garfield Weston Foundation’s family scholarship.  Eligible recipients can receive up to $4,000.00 through the scholarship.  Information is posted on the Financing Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulletin board outside of Student Services.

Attention Grade 12 students interested in applying for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program.  Up to $10,000.00 each will be awarded to 170 students across Canada.  Students applying to university can view some details on the Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulleting board outside of Student Services.  Scholarship applications are due to the Program October 25, 2019.

Attention grade 12 students wishing to apply for the Loran Scholarship.  This scholarship is renewable for up to four years with a total value of $100,000.00.  Full-time Canadian students with a cumulative average of 85% can be nominated by St. John’s College to apply for the scholarship.  Students can also apply without a nomination.  For the St. John’s College Loran Scholarship Nomination Application please come to Student Services to obtain this blue form from the hanging folder on the wall in the seating area.  Nomination Applications are due to Student Services by Friday, October 4, 2019. 

This is an announcement that the SJC Swim team is about to get under way.  There will be a signup sheet outside of room 277, please take a form and put your name on the list.  Practices will be at 7 am on Mondays and after school on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gretzky center pool.  Listen for more announcements in the coming weeks or see Mr. Perras.  Our first meet is in November.

Senior students, have you ever thought about helping those who have been devastated by a natural disaster?  If you have this passion, then this year’s mission trip might be for you.  The school board has been offering mission trips for over 20 years.  The mission trip is a unique experience that allows you to put your faith into action.  You will get the chance to work with other students from our school board for one week.  This opportunity to live your faith by helping others is open to all senior students.  The tentative location for this year’s mission trip is southern Louisiana to help in the relief of damage caused by over a decade of hurricanes and flash flooding.  If you are interested, please pick up an application form from Mrs. Padmore in the attendance office or from Mrs. Malecki in Room 203.  Spots are very limited, so apply as soon as possible.  Application are due back by October 1st at the latest.

Attention students traveling to France & Italy with the Modern Languages Department during the March Break.  Your second payment is due on September 30th.  You can bring your cheque to Madame or you can make the payment via e-transfer.  If you have not yet submitted your passport information, it is also required at this time.  All participants are asked to see Madame this week regarding this payment.

Attention curlers, anyone interested in trying out for the boys or girls curling team, come see Mr. Todd in Room 202 at 8:30 a.m. or on your lunch.  New curlers are welcome.  Mr. Todd doesn’t have junior lunch, but feel free to come into 202 during your lunch and Mr. Todd will take the time for you. 

Attention math people, students interested in writing a Fall Math Contest should come see Mr. Todd in Room 202 at 8:30 a.m. or at you lunch.  Mr. Todd will give you the details on entering the new math contest when you come see him.

The SJC Gazette mews team will be meeting again today-Friday at 3 p.m. in Portable 6.  Look to your Outlook e-mail for a re-cap of last week’s story and planning meeting.  Remember to come ready to write.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Heida or Mr. Salciccioli.  That’s today at 3 p.m. in Portable 6, see you there.

A reminder to all those interested in auditioning for this year’s SJC NTS Drama performance entry.  Auditioning will begin Monday, September 30th on the stage in the Caf.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Heida for more information.

Attention students needing to accumulate community involvement hours.  Brantwood is currently looking for volunteers at their school events, fundraising events, and programs, among other things.  Please see the opportunity posted on the board outside of Student Services.  Brantwood also welcomes co-op placements.

Students are reminded to ensure that the community hours they accumulate are eligible according to Ministry guidelines.  Hours should be for non-profit organizations and not duties that someone would normally be paid for.  Hours cannot be accumulated during school hours.  If you are unsure if your hours will count, please contact your guidance counsellor.  The community involvement hours forms are available on the black shelving unit in Student Services and they include information on the back about eligible and ineligible activities.  Again, when in doubt, ask questions.

Good morning Eagles, we have the first trophy of the year in our possession.  Golf, yes, golf.  Congratulations to Ben Feijo, Ethan Szabo, Mitchell Ferras, Gio Tancredi and Cole Williams.  Your Eagles golf team managed to capture the BCSSAA title by 8 strokes.  Wish them luck as they travel to Listowel next week to compete at CWOSSA.

Attention grade 12 students thinking of going into the skilled trades.  Conestoga College has provided us with some information about the W. Garfield Weston Foundation’s family scholarship.  Eligible recipients can receive up to $4,000.00 through the scholarship.  Information is posted on the Financing Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulletin board outside of Student Services.

Attention Grade 12 students interested in applying for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program.  Up to $10,000.00 each will be awarded to 170 students across Canada.  Students applying to university can view some details on the Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulleting board outside of Student Services.  Scholarship applications are due to the Program October 25, 2019.

This is an announcement that the SJC Swim team is about to get under way.  There will be a signup sheet outside of room 277, please take a form and put your name on the list.  Practices will be at 7 am on Mondays and after school on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gretzky center pool.  Listen for more announcements in the coming weeks or see Mr. Perras.  Our first meet is in November.

Senior students, have you ever thought about helping those who have been devastated by a natural disaster?  If you have this passion, then this year’s mission trip might be for you.  The school board has been offering mission trips for over 20 years.  The mission trip is a unique experience that allows you to put your faith into action.  You will get the chance to work with other students from our school board for one week.  This opportunity to live your faith by helping others is open to all senior students.  The tentative location for this year’s mission trip is southern Louisiana to help in the relief of damage caused by over a decade of hurricanes and flash flooding.  If you are interested, please pick up an application form from Mrs. Padmore in the attendance office or from Mrs. Malecki in Room 203.  Sports are very limited, so apply as soon as possible.  Application are due back by October 1st at the latest.

Are you registered to travel to Germany, Switzerland and Italy over the March Break 2020?  Please listen careful, since this message is for you.  There will be a mandatory meeting tomorrow-Wednesday, September 25th at the beginning of your lunch.  If you have junior lunch, you will meet Mrs. Duffy in Room 231.  If you have senior lunch, you will meet Mrs. DiStefano in Room 232.  Bring your lunch.

Reminder to all cross-country students that they will be dismissed at 2:15 this afternoon, please immediately meet at the Paris Road doors.  The Team will be walking over to W. Ross for the Run for Light.

Attention students traveling to France & Italy with the Modern Languages Department during the March Break.  Your second payment is due on September 30th.  You can bring your cheque to Madame or you can make the payment via e-transfer.  If you have not yet submitted your passport information, it is also required at this time.  All participants are asked to see Madame this week regarding this payment.