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 Oct. 27th
The war between the Time Lords and the Great Vampires ended eons ago…but on an isolated planet in the pocket universe of E-Space, the Doctor is about to fight the last battle in that ages-past war. Join us this week for Parts 3 & 4 of STATE OF DECAY. The creepy thrills begin this Friday, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Oct. 20th
As we approach Halloween, the 4th Doctor, Romana & K9 find themselves trapped in the pocket universe of E-Space. Unfortunately, in search of a way out they end up discovering the last hold outs of an long forgotten evil…one that threatened even the Time Lords of the ancient past. Join us this week for Parts 1 & 2 of STATE OF DECAY. The creepiness begins this Friday, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Oct. 13th
This Friday the 13th comes the perfect creepy episode — perhaps the most intense & creepy episode of the entire 10th Doctor era, and one that hasn’t been shown in Doctor Who Club since its debut back in 2008. With Donna taking a break at a spa on an alien world, the Doctor joins a tour bus heading out into the planetary wilds…where he and his fellow passengers will face up to a terror they never imagined existed. Join us this week for MIDNIGHT. The thrills & chills begin this Friday, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Oct. 5th
This week, Doctor Who Club begins a month of creepy-themed episodes — a perfect 4 weeks for Halloween. To begin with, we join the 11th Doctor, Amy & Rory as they are forced to experience what happens when broken Daleks are discarded…plus the surprise introduction of a future TARDIS traveler. Join us this week for ASYLUM OF THE DALEKS. Remember that, due to Friday’s PD Day, we will be meeting THIS THURSDAY, after school in room 226. We will also be holding our October Prize Raffle.
Announcements
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming March 28th
The Doctor has been executed by the Time Lords…but is he really dead? What links the Doctor’s home planet of Gallifrey to 1983 Amsterdam? Join us this week to find out as we watch Parts 3 & 4 of ARC OF INFINITY. A reminder: we are meeting on THURSDAY (March 28th) this week due to the Easter holidays.
OECTA Waterloo Bursary Program: 2024
OECTA Waterloo Bursary Program: 2024
Due date (to Guidance): May 6, 2024
The main purpose of our program is to provide financial assistance to our graduating secondary students who are continuing their education. All students completing their studies at any Catholic Secondary School in Waterloo Region may be eligible to submit an application.
All awards will be made based on the expressed financial needs of the students and within the financial limitations of our Waterloo Unit.
Application forms are available in the Guidance Office
Please speak to your counsellor if you have questions.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy test
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The second edition of our Ontario Secondary School Literacy test will be taking place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. All grade 10 and 11 students who are yet to satisfy the literacy requirement will be required to write the test on this day from 8:00 am – 11:30am.
For students who are bussed, transportation will be provided in the morning as per usual. Buses will return to school at 11:30 to pick up students. If your child requires extra time, alternate transportation arrangements should be made.
For all students not participating in the test administration, they will be working from home ASYNCHRONOUSLY. Lessons and work will be posted for your child by 8:00am. Students will be required to log into their D2L to access their work.
Good Luck to all our students who will be participating in the testing on April 10th.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming March 22nd
The start of the 20th anniversary season in 1983 saw the 5th Doctor forcibly returned to his home planet of Gallifrey to deal with a crisis that could cost him his life…and has a rather surprising link to the story that opened the 10th anniversary season back in 1973. Join us as Doctor Who Club returns post-March Break with Parts 1 & 2 of ARC OF INFINITY. The adventure begins this Friday March 22nd, after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB Pauses for MARCH BREAK
We will return with more adventures in time & space on Friday March 22nd. Enjoy your time off…the Doctor will return!
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming March 7th
The 11th Doctor is trying to work out the mystery behind Clara Oswald…how can he have met the same person across multiple time zones? The questions only get more complicated when a Wi-Fi disaster brings them together once again in the present day. Join us this week for THE BELLS OF ST. JOHN. Because of March Break, our meeting takes place THIS THURSDAY, after school in room 226.
