Have you always thought that a pawn Shop was a place where chess players hang out? Have you seen Searching for Bobby Fisher 10 times? Well then do we have a club for you, Chess Club! Whether you are a new player or consider yourself a grandmaster all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
When we meet
Chess Club now meets every Thursday during lunch B in Portable 6. All students are welcome and all skill levels welcomed and encouraged to join!
Club facilitator
Useful links
Latest news…
Loran Scholarship
Loran Scholarship: Integrity, Service, and Leadership
Due Date: Oct. 9th, 2024: 1 page extra-curricular resume due in Guidance to be considered for nomination
Numerous awards (138) of varying amounts up to $100, 000
Minimum cumulative average of 85%
Loran seeks applicants who possess:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Compassion and kindness
- Determination
- Personal autonomy and self-motivation
- Intellectual curiosity
- Resilience
- Commitment to service
Please see Mr. Betik in Guidance if you are seeking 1 of 3 School Nominations for the award. Please submit a 1 page summary of your extra-curricular experiences, awards, community service, and leadership skills by the October 9th due date.
Application process : Loran Application
General website: website: www.loranscholar.ca
CPIC Recruitment
The Catholic Parent Involvement Committee is recruiting. Please see the following for more information: CPIC Recruitment 2024-25
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
