Fascinated by the human brain?

Are you interested in:

how our mind interprets our surroundings and makes decisions,
how our brain controls our muscles so we can move, and
how chemical imbalances in the brain may cause a range of different neurological diseases?

If yes, then consider joining the Bennies Brain Bee Club and participate in the University of Waterloo’s Annual Brain Bee Competition! The club will meet regularly to learn about the brain and prepare for the UW Brain Bee. The Brain Bee is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the brain and the importance of brain research. The University of Waterloo’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences annual Region of Waterloo Brain Bee is tentatively scheduled to take place in-person on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. The event will feature some live demonstrations of neuroscience lab activities happening on campus, a multiple-choice quiz, draws for additional prizes, and cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! The winner of the Waterloo Brain Bee will have the opportunity to visit campus and learn additional neuroanatomy using real human brain specimens. They will also advance to compete in the National Brain Bee competition.

When we meet

There will be an information meeting on Thursday, October 17th, right after school in A2 – the Annex. See Mrs. Taylor in A2 for more details.

Club facilitator

Mrs. S. Taylor

Useful links

Latest news…

DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Oct. 16th

Is the Devil truly in the pit? Are the Ood truly its servant? Orbiting a black hole, at the edge of creation, under siege, no TARIDS…how will the Doctor & Rose escape with their lives? Join us this week and find out as we screen 2006’s THE SATAN PIT. The adventure comes to a terrifying climax this Friday October 16th after school in room 226.

By Dan Kukwa|October 9th, 2026|

Scholarship Seminar for College and University: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

HOW TO WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

Hosted by CPL Clemens Mill on October 22nd, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Free but please register using the link: How to Win Scholarships for College and University.

By Nick Betik|October 8th, 2026|

DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Oct. 9th

A planetoid in a stable orbit around a black hole…which is impossible. A team of scientists are investigating, when the 10th Doctor & Rose turn up…and all hell (literally) begins to break loose. Celebrate the start of a month of creepy Halloween-worthy episodes by joining us this week for THE IMPOSSIBLE PLANET. Join us for the creepy goodness this Friday October 9th after school in room 226.

By Dan Kukwa|October 2nd, 2026|

University of Toronto National Book Award

U of T National Book Award

Due: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Criteria:

Superior academic performance
Original and Creative thought
Exceptional Extra-Curricular Achievement

1 Nominee from St. Benedict chosen. Nominees from each secondary school are invited to apply for the National Scholarship.

Please submit to guidance:

Resume of extra-curricular volunteer, leadership activities and the name of 1 teacher reference who can be contacted by guidance

Please adhere to the due date above, so that the submission to U of T can be completed by their deadline of October 16, 2026.

Please see Mr. Betik if you have questions

By Nick Betik|October 1st, 2026|

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