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Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Volume 17, Issue 10

Semester 1 Final Evaluation Schedule

Please be advised of the following important reminders:
  • Uniform: All students are required to attend in full uniform.
  • 2-hour Exam/Evaluation Period: Students are required to remain in their class for the full 2 hours. Students are not permitted to sign out during the 2-hour exam period.
  • Credit Rescue: Students accessing credit rescue will be notified in advance by their teachers.
Our student transportation schedule is outlined below to reflect the appropriate departure times to align with the evaluation day schedule.

Admin Team

Mr. J. Figueiredo
Principal
A

Mr. M. Anderton
Vice Principal
B-G, International

Mrs. L. Craftchick
Vice Principal
H-N

Mrs. C. Kamta
Vice Principal
O-Z

Friday,
January 24

Evaluation Day

AM
Period 1
8:00 – 10:00
10:15-10:25 Buses Depart

PM
Credit Rescue

Monday,
January 27

Evaluation Day

AM
Period 2
8:00 – 10:00
10:15-10:25 Buses Depart

PM
Credit Rescue

Tuesday,
January 28

Evaluation Day

AM
Period 3/4
8:00 – 10:00
10:15-10:25 Buses Depart

PM
Credit Rescue

Wednesday,
January 29

Evaluation Day

AM
Period 5
8:00 – 10:00
10:15-10:25 Buses Depart

PM
Credit Rescue

Thursday, January 30

Credit Rescue

Friday, January 31

PD Day

Attention Grads!

All students born in 2007 can start booking their graduation photos!
New dates will be made available shortly.

Go to Bookmygrad.ca with your student number and use the code TBO to book your picture. Check out the school Instagram, messenger or website for more information!

Stay Connected with
St. Benedict's!

Twitter

@StBenedictCSS
Instagram
@bennies_sac_updates

Looking for a quick way to navigate all things WCDSB for parents?

Check out the Board website for information and information pertaining to Aspen Portal, Brightspace, School Cash Online, Transportation updates, and other resources

https://www.wcdsb.ca/parents/

News from Guidance

Who is your Guidance Counsellor?

Counsellor’s Name

Ext

Last names

Mrs. O’Toole
5190
A – Cl
Ms. Varriano Lane
5635
Co – Ha
Mrs. Novakovich
5636
He - Mc
Mr. Betik
5633
Me - R
Mrs. O’Neill
5634
S – Z
Mrs. Kot

International Students
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. McAulay-Arruda, ext. 5631

Academics

International Certificate Program

The International Certificate Program will recognize and honour students who demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged and active global citizens. Students will benefit by developing cultural competencies through authentic learning experiences. Some of the benefits include:
  • Learning or improving another language
  • Increasing global awareness
  • Immersing yourself in another culture
  • Becoming more independent and confident
  • Making lifelong friendships
  • Exploring opportunities for your future
  • Hosting an International student with your family
  • Traveling and visiting other countries
  • Understanding the similarities and differences between cultures
  • Connecting personal experiences with coursework
  • Developing leadership skills
  • Participating as a global citizen

Interested in learning more about the International Certificate Program?

Please see Mrs. Kot in the Guidance Office on your lunch hour OR after school.

Athletics

Wrestling silver and bronze

Please congratulate our wrestlers who competed in a tournament at Jacob Hespeler just before Christmas break. Mateo G. took home bronze and Alex A., Abdur R., Phil S., and Nate-Dog C. all took silver. Way to go Saints!

Saints Swimming success

Congratulations to the St. Benedict Swim team who earned a 2nd place overall finish at the District 8 swim meet the week before Christmas break. Many of our swimmers qualified for CWOSSA and we are very proud of their efforts.

Special mentions go to Gracie Murray who was 3rd place overall in junior girls, Aiden D'Oliviera who earned 2nd place overall in the Open boys division and Hailey Murdoch who got 1st place overall in the Open girls division.

See the calendar on the school website for complete sport schedule listings!

Sports Results

NOVICE BOYS BASKETBALL
St. Benedict CSS 38, St. David CSS 32
St. Benedict CSS 35, Resurrection CSS 28

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
St. Mary's HS 63, St. Benedict CSS 53
St. Benedict CSS 74, Woodland Christian HS 37

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
St. Mary's HS 59, St. Benedict CSS 51
St. Benedict CSS 74, Woodland Christian HS 53
St. Benedict CSS 61, Pere-Rene-de-Galinee 40

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
St. Benedict CSS 3, St. Mary's HS 1
St. Benedict CSS 3, Woodland Christian HS 0
ES Pere-Rene-de-Galinee 3, St. Benedict CSS 0

SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
St. Mary's HS 3, St. Benedict CSS 0
Woodland Christian HS 3, St. Benedict CSS 1
ES Pere-Rene-de-Galinee 3, St. Benedict CSS 0

SENIOR GIRLS ICE HOCKEY
Monsignor Doyle CSS 4, St. Benedict CSS 2


SENIOR BOYS ICE HOCKEY
St. Benedict CSS 6, Monsignor Doyle CSS 0

Clubs & Activities

Other News

News from the Library

From the librarian’s desk

Hey Bennies – Welcome back! We hope you had a great holiday break and were able to get some much-needed rest and relaxation. On behalf of the whole Cambridge Public Library team, we wish you all the best in 2025! – Ryan

Therapy Dogs

Upcoming exams got you stressed? Need a break from studying? Come to the library at lunchtime on 16 January to relax with visiting St John’s Ambulance therapy dogs. Dog teams will be available during both lunches.

New Years Resolutions

Did you resolve to read more in 2025? Joining the Bennies book club is a great way to meet your reading goals! Explore a variety of genres and connect with like-minded readers in this monthly meeting. Every month we select a ‘shared read’ to discuss, but we always have time to chat about your other literary loves. We meet Mondays after-school in the library classroom on 3 February, 3 March, 7 April, and 5 May. Contact librarian Ryan at rorr@ideaexchange.org to learn more today!

For your virtual library needs, visit the St Benedict Library Learning Commons site here or the Cambridge Public Library site here.

Calendar of Events

Wednesday, January 8
3:00pm: Sr. Boys Basketball @ St. David CSS
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball vs St. David CSS
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball vs St. David CSS
4:30pm: Jr. Boys Basketball @ St. David CSS

Thursday, January 9
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: Boys Hockey vs St. Mary's HS
2:00pm: Math Club
2:00pm: DECA Business Club

Friday, January 10
10:40am: Cosmo Club
12:00pm: Girls Garage Club
12:00pm: Cosmo Club
2:15pm: Girls Garage Club
2:15pm: Ping Pong Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who Club
2:15pm: Model UN Club
2:15pm: Indigenous Student Union

Monday, January 13
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:15pm: Film Club

Tuesday, January 14
10:40am: Arts Council
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Arts Council
12:00pm: IRIS Club
12:15pm: Rosary Club
2:00pm: Boys Hockey @ St. David CSS
2:15pm: Choir

Wednesday, January 15
10:40am: Black Excellence Group
12:00pm: Black Excellence Group
2:00pm: Girls Hockey vs Monsignor Doyle CSS
2:00pm: Garden Club
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:30pm: Bouldering Club
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball @ Resurrection CSS
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball @ Resurrection CSS
3:00pm: Sr. Boys Basketball vs Resurrection
4:30pm: Jr. Boys Basketball vs Resurrection

Thursday, January 16
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: BASA (Asian Student Assoc)
2:00pm: Math Club
2:00pm: DECA Business Club

Friday, January 17
8:00am: Wrestling Tournament #4
10:40am: Cosmo Club
12:00pm: Girls Garage Club
12:00pm: Cosmo Club
2:15pm: Girls Garage Club
2:15pm: Ping Pong Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who Club
2:15pm: Model UN Club
Monday, January 20
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:15pm: Film Club
2:30pm: Girls Hockey @ Resurrection CSS
3:00pm: Jr. Boys Basketball vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball vs ES David-Saint-Jacques
4:30pm: Sr. Boys Basketball vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Tuesday, January 21
10:40am: Arts Council
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Arts Council
12:00pm: IRIS Club
12:15pm: Rosary Club
2:15pm: Choir
6:00pm: Catholic Schools Advisory Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 22
BENN Newsletter release
10:40am: Black Excellence Group
12:00pm: Black Excellence Group
2:00pm: Garden Club
2:00pm: Homework Club

Thursday, January 23
Grade 9 EQAO
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: Math Club
2:00pm: DECA Business Club

Friday, January 24
8:00am: Period 1 Final Evaluation

Monday, January 27
8:00am: Period 2 Final Evaluation

Tuesday, January 28
Bell Let's Talk Day
8:00am: Period 3 Final Evaluation

Wednesday, January 29
8:00am: Period 4 Final Evaluation

Friday, January 31
PD Day

Sunday, February 2
Groundhog Day

Monday, February 3
Semester 2 begins

Be sure to check out the calendar on the school website for updates!

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