Bennies Brain Bee

Bennies Brain Bee2024-10-03T09:41:33-04:00
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

Useful links

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CMH Staff Trust Diversity Bursary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital Staff Trust Fund Diversity Bursary

“As part of our goal to build a more diverse healthcare workforce, the Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) Staff Trust Fund Diversity Bursary supports Black, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals as well as persons of colour and persons with disabilities living in the Waterloo Region pursuing post-secondary education in health-related fields. Our goal is to help build a more diverse healthcare workforce.”

Award: $1,500: Up to 10 (ten) awards available.

Due Date: June 1, 2026

Eligibility:

  • Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Identifies as Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, a person of colour, and/or a person with disability
  • Lives in the Waterloo Region (includes Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich)
  • Is enrolled in full-time or part-time health-related studies as of September 2026 at a Canadian post-secondary institution recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

Selection Criteria:

  • Community involvement
  • Financial need
  • Educational goals and healthcare field of study

Information and Application Link

By |April 9th, 2026|

OECTA Waterloo Bursary Program

OECTA Waterloo Bursary Program: 2026

Due date (to Guidance): May 8, 2026

The main purpose of our program is to provide financial assistance to our graduating secondary students who are continuing their education.  All students completing their studies at any Catholic Secondary School in Waterloo Region may be eligible to submit an application.

All awards will be made based on the expressed financial needs of the students and within the financial limitations of our Waterloo Unit.

Application forms are available in the Guidance Office

Please speak to your counsellor if you have questions.

By |April 8th, 2026|

DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Apr. 10th

The Flux is shattering space & time…and the 13th Doctor finds herself in a version of the Crimean War where the Sontarans have replaced the Russians!  Find out how badly time has been damaged this week as we continue with the second chapter of Flux:  WAR OF THE SONTARANS.  The battle begins this Friday April 10th after school in 226.

By |April 3rd, 2026|

GUEST TICKETS – CONVOCATION 2026

CLASS OF 2026:  IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION 
All students in the Class of 2026 who completed the RSVP and indicated they would be attending the Convocation Ceremony on June 9th have received a personal access code in your wcdsb email.  Please flag this email, you will require this code to purchase guest tickets for the ceremony.  Do not share this code.
THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE BOX OFFICE WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY APRIL 10TH AT 20:30PM. 
  • Ticket price:  Each ticket is  $5.00, plus any applicable venue fees.
  • Ticket Limit: Each student is limited to a maximum of 4 guest tickets.
  • Single Use Code: Please note that the code is unique to your student and will only work once to purchase up to 4 tickets. Since this is a one-time code, if you are purchasing tickets for multiple households, please note that the tickets need to be purchased all at once. You may select seats in different locations.
  • Deadline: Ticket sales will close on Thursday, April 30th. Once the box office has closed, tickets cannot be purchased and the sales cannot be reopened.
Tickets can be purchased through the Centre in the Square using one of two methods:
If you require accessible seating, please make your ticket purchase by calling Centre in the Square directly.
To make your purchase, you will need your student's unique, single-use personal code.
The password is the personal code sent to the student's wcdsb email.  Please do not share this code.
Additional Tickets:  The Centre in the Square will notify us AFTER June 1st if there are additional tickets available for purchase. You will be notified via email if this is the case.
Please do not contact the school regarding additional tickets.
For those on a payment plan for your Convocation Fee – please continue to complete your payment fee on school cash online.
The RSVP form will officially close tonight.  If you have not RSVP'd to Convocation, please do so immediately in order to receive your guest ticket access code.
By |April 2nd, 2026|
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