Bennies Buddies is a group of student leaders who work to create a warm and inviting experience for grade 9 students. Applications for the next school year come up in June.
Our mission is to empower and guide grade 9 students through high school. We are committed to being positive role models, sharing our school knowledge, and fostering community. By actively engaging with grade 9 students, we aim to enhance their awareness of school activities, provide valuable information, and create a welcoming environment. Through answering questions and offering support, we strive to make grade 9 students feel comfortable, included, and inspired to thrive in our school community. Bennies Buddies is dedicated to fostering connections, building confidence, and ensuring every grade 9 student feels a sense of belonging within our school family.
Latest news…
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming February 21st
Clara Oswald is distraught after the death of her boyfriend Danny Pink in a traffic accident. But the Doctor suspects there is more going on here than just death…especially when Danny Pink is certain he’s alive, but trapped in some terrible version of an afterlife no one suspects even exists. Join us this week for the first part of the 12th Doctor’s epic season finale from the 2014 series: DARK WATER. The battle against the darkness begins this Friday February 21st, after school in room 226,
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming February 14th
This week, the Doctor must decide if he is going to commit genocide or allow the Daleks to be unleashed on the universe…what is the lesser evil? Join us for the concluding episodes of the 1975 4th Doctor classic GENESIS OF THE DALEKS, this Friday February 14th after school in room 226. New members are always welcome.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming February 7th
As Semester 2 begins, Doctor Who Club continues with the saga of the creation of the Daleks…and the beginning of the Doctor’s rivalry with the Dalek creator: the insane genius Davros. Join us as we watch Parts 3 & 4 of GENESIS OF THE DALEKS when Doctor Who Club returns Friday February 7th, after school in room 226. We’ll also be holding our February Prize Raffle!
DOCTOR WHO CLUB is on our END OF SEMESTER EXAM BREAK
Doctor Who Club returns on FEBRUARY 7th — the first Friday of semester 2.
Announcements
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming May 23rd
The Doctor’s quest to get Belinda back home to Earth leads to a space station hosting the most famous song contest in the universe! But a harmless night of fun soon becomes a battle to survive. Move over Eurovision, and join us for THE INTERSTELLAR SONG CONTEST. Join us for the music and magic and terrors this Friday May 23rd, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming May 16th
In Lagos Nigeria, the mysterious Barber reigns supreme. The Doctor discovers a world where stories have power, but can he stop the Spider and its deadly web of revenge? Join us this week as the Doctor & Belinda are plunged into mystery & terror in THE STORY AND THE ENGINE. The adventure begins this Friday May 16th after school in room 226.
You have one more week to order your yearbook!
Tik, tok, tik, tok, tik, tok….
… Time is nearly up!
Our Yearbook crew has been hard at work putting together this year’s yearbook, and it promises to be a great memento of the school year.
Plcae your order today on School Cash Online.
Orders are due by Friday, May 16!
Various Scholarships: Scholar Tree Canada
We (Scholar Tree) currently have 101 scholarships, equating to 567 awards and a total of over $1.6 million, with the application periods ending this month. So, there is still time for students who have put off applying for scholarships throughout the school year.
Students can sort their scholarship list (https://scholartree.ca/scholarships) by the deadline using the sort-by option at the top of the page.
A reminder of a scholarship available nationwide:
- Pathfinder Scholarship Award – Students studying Business or Tourism
- Future on Tap Scholarship – Non-Binary or Woman studying STEM
- Geotab Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Engineering Scholarship -Will be launching soon
Dream Scholarship – Dream Unlimited Corporation
Value: $10,000 (x8)
Due: May 18th, 2025
With a strong commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement, we are offering four Scholarships that aim to financially contribute to post-secondary education within a Real Estate related field.
- Applicant must be entering their first year to fourth year of post-secondary education.
- Applicant must be entering a program (degree, diploma, certificate) that is related to Dream’s operations, i.e., Business, Business Technology, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Construction, Electrician, Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Maintenance Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Project Management, Real Estate, Urban Development, or Urban Planning
- High Academic Achievement
- Volunteer and Community Contribution
- Application available through Scholar Tree (sign -up required)
https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/dream-scholarship/NXVVRzKiMD
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming May 9th
What is life like after you’ve raced across time & space with the Doctor? This week we revisit former companion Ruby Sunday, as she attempts to get on with her life, post-Doctor…but what if her new boyfriend has other ideas? This week we explore post-TARDIS life in LUCKY DAY. Join us for this real-ish life adventure this Friday May 9th, after school in room 226.
