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 Feb. 23rd
The combined might of the first three incarnations of the Doctor is pitted against the greatest hero in Time Lord history…abandoned to his fate millions of years ago, and now reaching out for a revenge that could consume all of creation. Join us this week for the conclusion of the 1973 birthday bash THE THREE DOCTORS. The multi-Doctor fun continues Friday February 23rd, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Feb. 16th
This week, we go back to 1973 and Doctor Who’s 10th anniversary celebrations…which featured not one, not two, but three Doctors! It’s the very first multi-Doctor story (featuring the first THREE original Doctors) of the series, and we will re-live the event once again this week with Parts 1 & 2 of THE THREE DOCTORS. This original birthday fun will delight us all this Friday, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Feb. 9th
Ghosts that aren’t ghosts…a trip back in time…and it could it really be the mythical Fisher King behind all the machinations? All these mysteries hurtle toward a resolution this week…with some left-turn insights from Beethoven & the granddaddy of all time paradoxes…in BEFORE THE FLOOD, the concluding episode in our 2-part adventure with the 12th Doctor & Clara. The thrills begins this coming Friday, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Feb. 2nd
Semester 2 opens on Groundhog Day…and it’s a good day for the return of Doctor Who Club as the 12th Doctor & Clara slowly discover some temporal shenanigans occurring at an underwater base in the near future. Join us as we start another semester of adventures in time and space this week with a screening of UNDER THE LAKE. The fathoms-deep journey begins this Friday Feb. 2nd, after school in room 226. We will also be holding our FEBRUARY PRIZE RAFFLE!
Announcements
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.
U of T Book Award
U of T National Book Award
Due: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
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 Scholarships.
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 10, 2022.
Please see Mr. Betik if you have 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…
Used Uniform Sale Update – DEBIT/ELECTRONIC PAYMENT ONLY
Please note we can no longer accept cash at the used uniform sale, we will be accepting electronic forms of payment only (debit/credit/ApplePay, etc.)
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!
