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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Volume 17, Issue 11
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Semester 1 Final Evaluation Schedule
Please be advised of the following important reminders:
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- 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.
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Our student transportation schedule is outlined below to reflect the appropriate departure times to align with the evaluation day schedule.
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Friday,
January 24
Evaluation Day
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Monday,
January 27
Evaluation Day
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Tuesday,
January 28
Evaluation Day
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Wednesday,
January 29
Evaluation Day
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All students born in 2007 can book graduation photos!
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March dates are available, but they are filling up quickly!
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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 infor!
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Stay Connected with
St. Benedict's!
Twitter
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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
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Who is your Guidance Counsellor?
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Counsellor’s Name
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Last names
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Administrative Assistant: Mrs. McAulay-Arruda, ext. 5631
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SEMESTER 2 SCHEDULES:
- Please be sure to access and review your semester 2 schedule located in your Aspen account.
- Semester 2 begins February 3.
- In a semester schedule, students will be managing 4 courses from February – June, 2025.
- Course change requests for semester 2 will be accepted until Monday February 10, 2025.
- Please note not all change requests are possible due to scheduling limitations.
- To make a course change request, students must complete the google form for their appropriate counsellor.
- If a change is possible, guidance will require email consent from parents/guardians.
Course Selections for 2025 – 2026
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Guidance was able to meet with all classes in December to go over the course selection process and discuss pathways.
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All students and guardians will receive an email with links to the course selection virtual information. It will also be post on the Guidance D2L page. As we move into semester 2 it is a good time to continue research and have conversations about your choices for the next school year.
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Grade 12 students who are interested in returning to St. Benedict for a 5th year are invited to complete their course selection in myBlueprint.
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The decisions that students make now regarding their choices for next year are what drive the scheduling decisions that are made about both the courses and the numbers of sections of each course that we offer at the school next year. Course changes are not always easily corrected once the school year is underway.
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Students will be choosing their courses on-line through myBlueprint and parents can verify course selection by email.
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The site can be accessed as follows:
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- Go www. myBlueprint.ca/waterloocatholic
- Login using your school login or GAFE account login
Please note that course selections must be submitted to the school and email verification by a parent, by Friday, February 21. Students are encouraged to consult the course calendar on the website, as well as subject specific teachers and guidance counsellors for help making the correct decisions.
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Guidance counsellors will be available in room 111 during lunch.
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For Grade 9 students on February 11.
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For Grade 10 students on February 13.
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For Grade 11 and 12 students on February 11 & 13.
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If students wish to make an appointment with their Guidance counsellor after these sessions, please visit the Guidance webpage and complete the appointment form.
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Summer eLearning through St. Louis
Registration for Summer School eLearning courses will be available through Waterloo Catholic District School board’s St. Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centre. Please visit their website for a list of courses and how to register.
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Students may earn 1 credit in the month of July.
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Students wishing to take a required course in summer school should include the required course in their myBlueprint planner. They should also include an alternate course. Once registration has been confirmed the Guidance Counsellor will update the planner.
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University of Waterloo Grade 10 Family Night
The University of Waterloo will be hosting a hybrid (in person or online) evening for Grade 10 students and their parents on Thursday February 20 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM. This is a great opportunity for grade 10 students who are thinking about attending any of Ontario’s universities. Information covered will include finding a program that is a good fit, navigating the application process, and financing post-secondary education. Register to attend here.
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Community Service Hours – for 2025 Graduates
It is a requirement of graduation that each student complete 40 hours of community service. There are many opportunities to fulfill this requirement. Potential graduates should submit their hours to the Guidance office as soon as possible, so it can be recorded for graduation. The WCDSB Community Involvement Activity Record can be found here.
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Online Waiver Form – for 2025 Graduates
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It is a requirement of graduation that each student complete two online learning credits. Parents/guardians are able to complete the online waiver form to opt out of these courses. If your student has not completed 2 online courses, please complete the online waiver form.
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Upcoming math contests
On Wednesday, February 26, the grade 9, 10 and 11 students will be taking part in the University of Waterloo Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Math Contests. Cost per participant - $6. Please, register through SchoolCashOnline. This event is open to all students!
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The deadline for the registration is Monday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m. Don't miss it!
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Calling all Coders!
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The Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) is a fun challenge for participants with an interest in programming. Designed to be both accessible to participants with some programming experience and to challenge the keenest programmers at the secondary school level, the CCC helps participants build confidence and grow their ability to understand, design, and implement algorithms.
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This year the contest is being written on Wednesday, February 19. Students interested in participating must inform Mr. Milardovic by Wednesday, February 5 so that we can start preparing. The contest is open to all students with programming experience, and would be beneficial regardless of whether or not they are applying to UW for Computer Science. The cost to write the contest is $10 per student.
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To start practicing, students are encouraged to create an account on the Project Euler website and solve problems there.
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International Certificate Program
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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:
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- 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?
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Please see Mrs. Kot in the Guidance Office on your lunch hour OR after school.
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Looking to get into the arts next year?
Check out these course options!
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See the calendar on the school website for complete sport schedule listings!
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Sports Results
Resurrection CSS 48, St. Benedict CSS 35
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St. Benedict CSS 62, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 22
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St. Benedict CSS 52, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 25
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JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
St. Benedict CSS 3, ES David-Saint-Jacques 0
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Novice Girls Volleyball Golden at D8
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Our Novice Girls Volleyball team won GOLD last Tuesday at their D8 finals tournament!
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They supported each other in all four games and finished the tournament undefeated.
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Congratulations girls on a successful tournament and season overall!
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From the librarian’s desk
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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
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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!
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For your virtual library needs, visit the St Benedict Library Learning Commons site here or the Cambridge Public Library site here.
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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
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Thursday, January 30
Credit Rescue (as needed)
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Friday, January 31
PD Day
Sunday, February 2
Groundhog Day
Monday, February 3
Semester 2 begins
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:15pm: Film Club
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball vs Monsignor Doyle CSS
3:00pm: Jr. Boys Basketball @ Monsignor Doyle CSS
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball vs Monsignor Doyle CSS
4:30pm: Sr. Boys Basketball @ Monsignor Doyle CSS
Tuesday, February 4
10:40am: Arts Council
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Arts Council
12:00pm: IRIS Club
12:15pm: Rosary Club
2:15pm: Choir
Wednesday, February 5
BENN Newsletter release
10:40am: Black Excellence Group
12:00pm: Black Excellence Group
2:00pm: Garden Club
2:00pm: Homework Club
Thursday, February 6
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: Math Club
2:00pm: DECA Business Club
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Friday, February 7
8:00am: Wrestling Tournament #5
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
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Monday, February 10
2:00pm: Girls Hockey vs St. Mary's HS
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:15pm: Film Club
Tuesday, February 11
10:40am: Arts Council
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Arts Council
12:00pm: IRIS Club
12:15pm: Rosary Club
2:15pm: Choir
Wednesday, February 12
8:00am: Wrestling District 8 Championships
10:40am: Black Excellence Group
12:00pm: Black Excellence Group
2:00pm: Girls Hockey @ St. David CSS
2:00pm: Garden Club
2:00pm: Homework Club
Thursday, February 13
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: BASA (Asian Student Assoc)
2:00pm: Math Club
2:00pm: DECA Business Club
Friday, February 14
Valentine's Day
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
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Be sure to check out the calendar on the school website for updates!
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