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 Sept. 20th
Sutekh, the God of Death, has destroyed all life…so why & how are the Doctor, Ruby and Mel still alive? Can the Doctor save the entire universe with a TARDIS made from his memories? How will a spoon spell the end of Sutekh? And who is Ruby’s biological mother? All of these questions will be answered in the 15th Doctor’s first season finale: EMPIRE OF DEATH. Join us this Friday, Sept. 20th after school in room 226 to discover the answers to all these questions.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Sept. 13th
At last…the mystery of Ruby Sunday is revealed…or is it? Is it part of something bigger? Has someone anticipated the Doctor’s investigation with their own universal plans…and who is the woman whose face the Doctor & Ruby have encountered on all their previous voyages? Find out this week as we watch THE LEGEND OF RUBY SUNDAY. Join us Friday Sept. 13th after school in room 226 for the answers to season-spanning questions…
DOCTOR WHO CLUB RETURNS SEPT. 6th
DOCTOR WHO CLUB is BACK for another year of travels through time and space with the most famous Time Lord in the cosmos! Our first episode of the year sees the Doctor & his best friend Ruby arriving in 1816 for some Bridgerton-style party dancing…but alien cosplayers and a brooding bounty hunter are getting in the way of their fun. Join us for our opening episode: ROGUE. The fun begins on Friday September 6th, after school in room 226. All new members are extremely welcome…and we will also be holding our WELCOME BACK PRIZE RAFFLE to celebrate our return!
DOCTOR WHO CLUB IS NOW ON HOLIDAY
But fear not…the Doctor and the TARDIS will return for more adventures with DOCTOR WHO CLUB in September of 2024. Enjoy your summer holidays!
Announcements
Schulich Leader Scholarships: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
Due Date January 23rd, 2025 (1 Nominee chosen by school)
Value: $120,000, 100 awards given
Criteria: (must meet at least 2 of 3)
- Academic Excellence
- Community, Business or Entrepreneurial Leadership and Creativity
- Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
- Technology
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
- Applied scientific research
- Financial Need
- Submit email address, 2 name for references, 1 page summary of extracurricular activities, leadership/community involvement
Please speak to Mr. Betik if you wish to be considered as the school nominee before the due date!
Need to have 1 page summary of leadership and volunteerism (community, volunteerism, entrepreneurial activities) submitted by January 23, 2025
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming January 17th
It’s the big one — the earliest beginnings of the Doctor’s deadliest enemies, and the story of their evil genius creator, who unleashed them on an unsuspecting universe. Join us this week as we begin one of the great epics in Doctor Who history, with Parts 1 & 2 of GENESIS OF THE DALEKS. The genesis of terror begins this Friday January 17th after school in room 226.
Western national Scholarships
Western National Scholarships
National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate’s commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the Western National Scholarship Program includes the following scholarships:
Some of our National Scholarships include:
|
Value |
Scholarship |
# awarded |
|
$92,000 |
Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$80,000 |
Neen Hodgins National Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$80,000 |
Neen Hodgins President’s International Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$70,000 |
President’s Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$65,000 |
President’s Entrance Scholarship |
4 |
|
$50,000 |
President’s Entrance Scholarship |
15 |
|
$50,000 |
James Jenkins President’s Entrance Scholarship for Black Students |
5 |
|
$50,000 |
National Indigenous Scholarship |
5 |
|
$100,000 |
International President’s Entrance Scholarship |
3 |
|
$30,000 |
Faculty Entrance Scholarship |
15 |
|
$5,000 |
National Scholarship Study Abroad Award |
46 |
|
$2,000 for one year |
National Merit Award |
50 |
The on-line application for the Western National Scholarship Program and additional information including number of students each school can nominate can be found at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/national_scholarship_program.html
Should you have any questions or require further details about the Western National Scholarship Program, please contact Norma Merino at 519-661-2111 extension 85958 or email nmerino@uwo.ca
Criteria: (applied to Western through OUAC)
– 90% overall average on all 4U/M level courses
– creative and innovative thought
-high achievement in extracurricular activities
-commitment to school and community service
must be nominated by school (SBCSS can nominate up to 4 students)
In order to be considered for nomination, students must submit a 1 page resume outlining their extra-curricular activities, leadership experiences, and community involvement. This must be submitted to Mr. Betik in Guidance by Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Please see Mr. Betik if you have questions.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming January 10th
A futuristic weapons manufacturer…a hotel where each room is a window into the past…and a girl named Joy, on her own at Christmas. What do all these things have in common? Join us as the Doctor investigates when Doctor Who Club returns with the 2024 Christmas special: JOY TO THE WORLD. The adventure resumes this Friday January 10th after school in room 226.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from DOCTOR WHO CLUB!
Doctor Who Club WILL RETURN ON JANUARY 10th.
Everybody cuttin’ Footloose!
This past week, St. Benedict’s held 3 amazing shows of this year’s musical production: Footloose! Everyone involved did a fantastic job, from the actors and dancers, to the orchestra and tech crew behind the scenes. These talented students all used their skills in unison to create the most groundbreaking, show stopping, blues-losing performances across these 3 nights. From opening night to closing night, the performers were able to maintain their high energy on stage to ensure the audience got the best show of their lives. Thank you to everyone who came to cut loose and supported our amazing performers, who had put 3 months of hard work into this show. We can’t wait to see what the Arts has in store for us for the rest of this year!
