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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Volume 17, Issue 19
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CLASS OF 2025!
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Important Convocation information!
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Next week is Grad Gown pick up. Pick up your package during lunch A in Room 111. Pick up will be Wednesday May 21, Thursday May 22, and Friday May 23. Please share these dates with your friends in the Class of 2025! Important grad info is included in your gown package.
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Admin Team
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St. Benedict Instagram
@stbenedictwcdsb
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Parents of the Class of 2025
The Commencement Group is offering gifts for purchase for your graduate. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to our St. Benedict Saints Fund!!!!
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Gifts can be picked up in the main lobby when you arrive at Centre in the Square. You may also purchase on site. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to our St. Benedict Saints Fund!!!! Thank you for your support!
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*Please note, no balloon arrangements will be allowed to enter the venue.
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Details regarding parking, arrival time etc. will be in the letter you will receive with your gown. Please make sure to read.
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Relay For Life!
We are thrilled to announce our school’s participation in Relay For Life, a powerful event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society and their ongoing mission to fund life-saving cancer research and support Canadians affected by cancer.
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🌼 Why We Relay
Cancer has touched many of our lives, whether personally or through someone we love. Relay For Life is our way of standing together as a school community to make a difference. Every step we take and every dollar we raise brings us closer to a future without cancer.
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🎯 Our Fundraising Goal: $30,000
We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $30,000, and with your support, we know we can achieve it! All proceeds go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society to fund research, advocacy, and patient support services.
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🕯️ Luminary Ceremony
One of the most touching parts of the evening is the Luminary Ceremony, where we come together to honor loved ones we’ve lost, celebrate those who’ve survived, and support those currently facing cancer. It's a moment of reflection, hope, and unity.
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💻 Student Registration & Donations
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Registration Fee Online: $20 per participant which includes a Relay For Life T-shirt, lunch, and fun!
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Register by Monday May 5th, 2025 to ensure your spot for Relay For Life
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🎉 What to Expect
This event is not just meaningful – it’s also a ton of fun! Expect:
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Live music and entertainment
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And most importantly, a day of fun for a great cause!
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📅 Save the Date!
Date: Thursday May 22nd, 2025
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Location: St. Benedict C.S.S track field
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Let’s come together as a school and community to make a difference. We hope to see you there!
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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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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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Science Team does well
The science team rocked their events last week!
We placed 1st in "creative encounters" and the "great solar hunt", 2nd in "great gryphon race, and 3rd in "bioBlast" and "Trust your gut" (microbiomes)!
Shout out to the whole team for bringing their total mass x acceleration to the competition, we blasted the competition and outshone our previous reactions!!
We have so much potential heading towards our next big competition at Western in 2 weeks, keep an ion out for more nerdy news!
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Badminton success for a Saint
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Sebastian Dumont Shines on the Provincial Stage
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Saint Benedict’s very own Sebastian Dumont, a Grade 11 student, has made waves in the regional and provincial badminton scene, leaving an indelible mark on CWOSSA and OFSAA competition this season.
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Since Grade 9, Sebastian has exemplified what it means to be a dedicated athlete—consistently elevating his game through discipline, resilience, and a fierce competitive spirit. His efforts came to full fruition this year as he competed in the boys' singles division. After securing 1st place at the District 8 Championships, Sebastian advanced to CWOSSA, where his dominant performance earned him top spot and a coveted place at OFSAA, Ontario’s highest level of high school sport.
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At OFSAA, competing among the province's elite, Sebastian advanced to the final day of competition and captured the silver medal in the C flight, placing him among the top 48 boys' singles players in Ontario. Facing intense matches with poise and grit, he represented SAINTS Nation with remarkable class, humility, and sportsmanship.
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Although he fell just short in a two-set final, Sebastian’s performance stands as a testament to his relentless work ethic and growth as an athlete. Competing in a gold medal match at OFSAA is an achievement few reach—and Sebastian did so with pride and perseverance.
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We are incredibly proud of you, Sebastian, not only for your accomplishments on the court but for the way you carried yourself as a true ambassador of our school. Your journey is inspiring, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you next season.
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Congratulations, Sebastian Dumont! SAINTS Nation is behind you all the way.
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Calling ALL Saints Athletes!
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Our annual Athletic Banquet is taking place on Thursday June 5th. If you were a member of a D8 school team this year, please come and pick up your banquet ticket in the atrium, during both lunch A and B, from Tuesday May 20th through to Monday May 26th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Buhlman.
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Sports results
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St. Benedict CSS 1, Monsignor Doyle CSS 0
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St. Mary's HS 8, St. Benedict CSS 0
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St. Benedict CSS 2, Monsignor Doyle CSS 0
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St. Mary's HS 2, St. Benedict CSS 1
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St. Benedict CSS 10, St. Mary's HS 0
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St. Benedict CSS 22, Monsignor Doyle CSS 10
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St. David CSS 5, St. Benedict CSS 0
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St. Benedict CSS 14, Pere-Rene de Galinee 5
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St. Benedict CSS 11, Resurrection CSS 5
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St. David CSS 8, St. Benedict CSS 3
St. Benedict CSS 13, Pere-Rene de Galinee 7
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Monsignor Doyle CSS 2, St. Benedict CSS 1
St. Benedict CSS 7, St. Mary's HS 6
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Saints break records
"The Saints Track and Field team has had some amazing performances over the past few weeks, with 4 new school records!
Congratulations to the following record-breaking athletes:
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- Kaylin Shea, with a new record in the Novice Girls 300 m hurdles - 49.85 seconds
- Madeleine Porto, with a new record in the Senior Girls pole vault - 2.60 meters
- Kayden Rose, with a new record in the Junior Boys pole vault - 3.00 meters
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- Olivia Titaro, Kaylin Shea, Kseniya Smith, and Avery Andersson smashing the previous record by over 3 seconds in the Novice Girls 4 x 100 m relay - 53.04 seconds
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Please wish our team luck as they compete on Wednesday and Thursday at the District 8 meet! Go Saints!
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Varsity girls soccer at UW Tournament
A huge shoutout to our Varsity girls' soccer team for an incredible performance at the University of Waterloo tournament this past Friday! The team battled hard all day, winning their semi-final match in dramatic fashion with penalty kicks and securing a 2nd place finish overall. Everyone got a chance to play and gave it their all.
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And that momentum carried into yesterday’s game against Monsignor Doyle, where the team came out on top with a 1-0 victory! Big shoutout to Tanayah Pereira for scoring the winning goal and to Zoe Brown for a clutch performance in net. Our center backs Emily Veldhuyzen and Nyla Resendes were solid on defense, and a special mention goes out to Emma Vandervelde and Mackenzie Young-Cook for working tirelessly in the midfield.
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See the calendar on the school website for complete sport schedule listings!
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Daily Mass at Bennies
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Do you want to go deeper in your faith or take a moment to reconnect with God during your day? You’re invited to participate in the Daily TV Mass right here at school. We will celebrate mass virtually in the chapel during Lunch A on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:40am. Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!
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Pickleball Club
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The Pickleball Club is back and will start on Wednesday after school in the gyms from 2:10-3:30pm. See Mr. Mathe or Ms. Kreuger for permission forms. Hope to see you there!
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Bible Study group
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The first meeting for Bible Study at Bennies has been rescheduled to next Thursday, May 8th during both Lunch A and Lunch B in the Chapel. See you next week!
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From the librarian’s desk
Hey Bennies – we hope you’re enjoying the sunshine outside and get a chance to relax amid all the stresses of life. It can be hard to balance your time between school, work, family commitments, and recreation, and we hope the library can help you in all these domains.
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Tell us about your library experience!
We’re always looking to improve our collections, services, and programs. Do you like studying in the library? Socializing? Borrowing material, or just hanging out? What kind of programs or special events would you like to see? Let us know by filling out this form. Help us create a better library by telling us about your experience today!
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Interested in volunteering?
Why not volunteer with the library! Cambridge Public Library volunteers play a vital role in our success, and you’ll get the chance to contribute to your community (and get your 40 hours!). After your volunteer onboarding, you’re able to pick up shifts when they fit your schedule: take as many or few shifts as you like. You can experience all our locations, or stick to just one, and participate in many different tasks, including program support, event set up, shelf reading, and more.
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Our Youth Advisory Committee is another great way to contribute to the library. Volunteers on the committee help provide feedback on services, programs, and collections for teens across Cambridge. Help shape your library by joining the YAC today!
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For your virtual library needs, visit the St Benedict Library Learning Commons site here or the Idea Exchange site here.
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Thursday, May 15
9:20am: Beacons of Hope Celebration
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Reach for the top
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: Math Club
2:10pm: Indoor Rowing Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
3:45pm: Jazz Band
Friday, May 16
10:40am: Cosmo Club
12:00pm: Girls Garage Club
12:00pm: Cosmo Club
2:15pm: Indigenous Student Union
2:15pm: Girls Garage Club
2:15pm: Ping Pong Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who Club
2:15pm: Model UN Club
Monday, May 19
Victoria Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 20
6:30am: Indoor Rowing Club
10:40am: IRIS Club
10:40am: Arts Council
12:00pm: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Arts Council
12:15pm: Rosary Club
2:15pm: Choir
Wednesday, May 21
10:40am: Student Equity and Engagement Council
10:40am: Guitar Club
10:40am: Black Excellence Group
12:00pm: Student Equity and Engagement Council
12:00pm: Black Excellence Group
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:00pm: Garden Club
Thursday, May 22
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Reach for the top
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: BASA (Asian Student Assoc)
2:00pm: Math Club
2:10pm: Indoor Rowing Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
3:45pm: Jazz Band
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Friday, May 23
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, May 26
10:40am: Percussion Club
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:15pm: Film Club
Tuesday, May 27
6:30am: Indoor Rowing Club
10:40am: IRIS Club
10:40am: Arts Council
12:00pm: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Arts Council
12:15pm: Rosary Club
2:15pm: Choir
Wednesday, May 28
BENN Newsletter release
10:40am: Guitar Club
10:40am: Black Excellence Group
12:00pm: Black Excellence Group
2:00pm: Homework Club
2:00pm: Garden Club
Thursday, May 29
10:40am: IRIS Club
12:00pm: Reach for the top
12:00pm: IRIS Club
2:00pm: Math Club
2:10pm: Indoor Rowing Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
3:45pm: Jazz Band
Friday, May 30
PD Day
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Be sure to check out the calendar on the school website for updates!
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