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 Snow Day REDUX: Coming Dec. 5th
SNOW DAY POSTPONEMENT REDUX: On her request, the 9th Doctor takes his friend Rose back in time to 1987 to witness the death of her father in a traffic accident…but he didn’t count on Rose stepping in to change history. And Rose certainly has no idea of the terrible price the universe will make her — and everyone else — pay for her interference with the time line. Join us this week for the 2005 episode FATHER’S DAY. The adventure begins this Friday December 5th (delayed from the snow day) after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Nov. 28th
On her request, the 9th Doctor takes his friend Rose back in time to 1987 to witness the death of her father in a traffic accident…but he didn’t count on Rose stepping in to change history. And Rose certainly has no idea of the terrible price the universe will make her — and everyone else — pay for her interference with the time line. Join us this week for the 2005 episode FATHER’S DAY. The adventure begins this Friday November 28th after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Nov. 21st
The alien masquerading as Count Scarlioni exists in multiple time periods…and the Doctor worries he’s planning something that will save his own race at the expense of human history. Join us this week for the conclusion of 1979’s CITY OF DEATH. The adventure concludes this Friday November 21st after school in room 226.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Nov. 14th
The 4th Doctor & Romana are vacationing in Paris…but unexplained time anomalies, a suave yet unusual millionaire criminal, and a bumbling detective all combine to make for an interesting stay. Join us this week for one of the titans of classic Doctor Who: Parts 1 & 2 of the 1979 epic CITY OF DEATH. The adventure begins this Friday November 14th after school in room 226.
Announcements
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Jan. 16th
To close off semester 1, we continue our re-visit to the Doctor’s previous encounters with Home Aqua. Long ago, the 3rd Doctor and Jo Grant paid a visit to his arch-enemy, the Master — now the only prisoner on a secure island. Unfortunately, he has already subverted the prison, and plans to unleash the denizens of Homo Aqua onto an unsuspecting world. Join us as we watch a special movie length version of the 1972 classic THE SEA DEVILS — their very first appearance! Plan extra time for a movie-length special edition, plus a bonus raffle to say goodbye to the first semester. The adventure begins this Friday January 16th after school in room 226.
Tape the Principal!
In support of the Women’s Crisis Health Services of Waterloo Region, the grade 12 service-learning Religion class is hosting many fundraisers, all for the same cause
Come to the atrium TOMORROW during BOTH LUNCHES to donate $1 for ONE strip of tape to put on the PRINCIPAL, entirely cashless
The taping will begin LUNCH B, but we are collecting donations during BOTH
Want to donate more? Go ahead! If not, tell your friends and watch THE GRAND TAPING!
Be sure to learn how you can donate to support other initiatives, such as candy grams and raffle mugs!
SEE YOU FRIDAY
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming January 9th
With the recent spin-off featuring the Sea Devils, Doctor Who Club will celebrate the reptilian civilization of Homo Aqua by devoting the final two meetings of semester 1 to their previous encounters with the Doctor. First up will be the 13th Doctor, Yas and Dan encountering a colony of Sea Devils, in the midst of an adventure with pirates in Chinese waters. Join us for LEGEND OF THE SEA DEVILS this Friday January 9th after school in room 226.
MERRY CHRISTMAS from DOCTOR WHO CLUB
We will return on Friday January 9th after school in 226.
Christmas Spirit Week!
ONE MORE WEEK!
To help you all get into the holiday spirit during this last week, we have a bunch of fun events happening around the school every day this week — so make sure you and your friends help spread some Christmas cheer!
A reminder that we have our extra civvies day on Wednesday, December 17th, so remember to wear your most festive pyjamas and ugly Christmas sweaters.
IT’S CHRISTMAS WHO CLUB: Dec. 19th
It has come around again: the DOCTOR WHO CLUB CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA! Featuring a screening of the epic 8th DOCTOR MOVIE from 1996, and the Great Christmas Prize Giveaway and Raffle…someone’s going home with their own sonic screwdriver! Plan ahead as we’ll be here for nearly 2 hours — there will be extra bus tickets available. The fun and joy will take place this Friday December 19th after school in room 226. Santa only wishes he had a TARDIS!
