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 RETURNS IN SEMESTER 2
After a break for the Exam & Evaluation Days, DOCTOR WHO CLUB returns at the start of Semester 2 on Friday, February 2nd. Join us then for the continuing adventure, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Jan. 19th
The last Doctor Who Club of Semester 1 features a battle of wills: the 4th Doctor, Sarah & Harry versus a Sontaran scout, determined to claim an abandoned future Earth for the glory of his warlike empire. Join us this week for THE SONTARAN EXPERIMENT, Friday after school in room 226. After this week, the next club meeting will be on the first Friday of Semester 2.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming January 12th
A new year and a new Doctor: this week we get our first proper introduction to the ball of energy that is Ncuti Gatwa’s 15th Doctor, with Millie Gibson as his new companion, Ruby Sunday. Join us for THE CHURCH ON RUBY ROAD. The new era begins this Friday, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB CHRISTMAS: Coming Dec. 22nd
It’s Christmas once again in Doctor Who Club, and what better way to celebrate than to eat pizza, give out presents, and watch the 11th Doctor battle carnivorous snowmen and (literally) an icy dead governess…while at the same time encountering a familiar face in midst of Victorian yuletide. Join us for THE SNOWMEN this Friday, after school in room 226. Ho ho ho!
Announcements
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!
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming June 14th
It’s the final Doctor Who Club meeting of the year…and our final episode will be a hop into the future & a visit to the young people of Finetown. But everything seems fine only on the surface. If the people of Finetown are willing to listen to the Doctor & Ruby and look outside their bubbles…they might see the danger they face. Join us as we close out the year with DOT AND BUBBLE, this Friday June 14th, after school in room 226. We will also be holding our end of the year prize giveaway!
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Girls With Tools & Toast
Conestoga’s ETT4W (Engineering, Technology and Trades For Women) will host, in partnership with the Canerector Foundation, Schulich Builders and Magna, a FREE brunch for young girls, trans or non-binary youth in Grades 5 to 9 who are at any point on the spectrum of considering a career within the skilled trades. Girls are invited to bring an influencer, e.g., parent or guardian, with them to the event. The event includes a buffet brunch and keynote from Megan Dobbin, a Conestoga graduate and welding specialist with Magna International, followed by a hands-on trades activity and tour of the Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus.
Location: Conestoga’s Skilled Trades Campus – 25 Reuter Drive, Cambridge ON
Space is limited: Register to attend
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming June 7th
The Doctor & Ruby arrive on the rugged coast of North Wales. The Doctor accidentally steps into a strange string circle…resulting in his disappearance and the start of a 60 year nightmare for Ruby Sunday, as her life unravels. Join us for the most terrifying episode since the introduction of the Weeping Angels, as we watch 73 YARDS. The terror begins this Friday June 7th, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming May 30th
Responding to a scream for help, the Doctor runs out of the TARDIS without thinking…and ends up standing on the deadliest land mine of all time. Detonation could wipe out tens of thousands of people…but how does he get out this one? Join us for this week’s episode: BOOM. Please note that, due to the Friday PD Day, we will be meeting on THURSDAY May 30th after school in room 226.
