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 Feb. 20th

In a spasm of distress, the 5th Doctor’s shape-shifting robot friend Kamelion sends the TARDIS to the Canary Islands…but how is this connected to a volcanic desert world on the other side of the galaxy…and how is the Doctor’s companion Turlough linked to it all? Join us this week to find out as we watch Parts 1 & 2 of the 1984 adventure PLANET OF FIRE. The adventure begins this Friday February 20th after school in room 226.

By Dan Kukwa|February 13th, 2026|

Convocation Information

Dear Students of the Class of 2026,

All students born in 2008 have been invited to participate in the 2026 St. Benedict C.S.S. Convocation Ceremony, regardless of graduation status.

The St. Benedict C.S.S. 2026 Convocation date has been confirmed:

Our Convocation Ceremony is on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at Centre in the Square, Kitchener. Event will begin at 7:00pm.

CONVOCATION RSVP FORM Students, please complete the following RSVP form (ONLY your wcdsb email can access) to indicate your attendance for Convocation events and complete details. Read all the information carefully in the google form and submit as soon as possible.

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE: This week you will receive a school cash online invitation to pay the $80 convocation fee. The majority of this fee covers the rental of the facility, each student’s cap and gown, graph photo sitting fee and folder & composite.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: **Important note: If any of your guests require a sign language interpreter, please email Mrs. Garza at shane.pereiragarza@wcdsb.ca immediately to request.

GUEST TICKETS: This year the fee has been reduced as Centre in the Square is moving tickets to the box office. Tickets will be made available for purchase $5/ticket (plus box office fees). More information will be shared with students in March regarding how they can purchase their guest tickets (up to 4), including wheelchair and accessible seating.

Please do not contact the main office regarding tickets at this time.

We are so excited to celebrate this milestone with you. Stay tuned to announcements, your school email and the website https://stbenedict.wcdsb.ca/convocation-2026/ for more details.

Sincerely,

Your SBCSS Convocation Committee

By shanepereiragarza|February 12th, 2026|