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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - Volume 16, Issue 8

Admin Team

Mr. J. Figueiredo
Principal
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Mr. M. Anderton
Vice Principal
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Mrs. L. Craftchick
Vice Principal
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Mr. R. Roque
Vice Principal
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News from Guidance

Who is your Guidance Counsellor?

Counsellor’s Name

Ext

Last names

Mrs. O’Toole
5190
A – De
Ms. Varriano Lane
5635
Dh – Ho, International students
Mrs. Novakovich
5636
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Mr Betik
5633
M - Ri
Mrs. O’Neill
5634
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Administrative Assistant: Ms. McIntosh, ext. 5631

GUIDANCE D2L

For additional information throughout the year, please visit the Guidance D2L page.

Academics

Athletics

Hockey Saints start season with a W

The boys varsity hockey team won their first game of the season defeating the St David Celtics 5 - 1. Lucas Parent played a steady game in net for the win. Saints goals were scored by Cameron Elliott, Carter Whissel, Hunter Colwell, Jack Mcgurn and Michael McIntyre.

The Saints look to keep rolling against the Resurrection Phoenix on Thursday at Hespeler arena.

Sports Results

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
St. Mary's HS 66, St. Benedict CSS 41

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
St. Mary's HS 65, St. Benedict CSS 51

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
St. Benedict CSS 2, St. Mary's HS 0

SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
St. Mary's HS 2, St. Benedict CSS 0

SENIOR GIRLS ICE HOCKEY
Resurrection CSS 6, St. Benedict CSS 3

SENIOR BOYS ICE HOCKEY
St. Benedict CSS 5 , St. David CSS 1

Wrestlers grapple at Doyle tournament

Please congratulate our wrestlers who competed at the Doyle Invitational wrestling tournament on Friday:
  • Alex Almeida took home silver in the 61 kg division.
  • Wyatt Arkema took silver in the 83 kg division.
  • Nour Beshr went 3-2 and finished in the top 6 at 72 kg.
  • Brayden Hudson finished fourth in his 67.5 kg division.
  • Jake Murray wrestled awesome and won his first match, but was unable to continue due to an injury.
  • Philip Saunders finished fourth in the 57.5 kg division.
  • Logan Todoroff took home the silver at 72 kg.
  • Eris Vasconcelos won bronze in the 83 kg division.
Way to go Saints!

Girls hockey sweep Paris tournament

Our girls hockey team swept the Ben Sandison Memorial Cup championship last weekend in Paris. The girls first battled WCI and came out on top in overtime. They then went on to defeat Victus Academy 3-2; and faced Southwood in the finals, where the Saints took home the championship with a 2-1 victory! Goal scorers of the tournament were Sylvie L, Mikaela R, Lily M and Kaiya R. All three wins were because of an amazing team effort. Congratulations ladies!

Clubs

Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary

Attention Doctor Who Club members: the 60th anniversary specials begin tomorrow with THE STAR BEAST. Join us for the start of 3 weeks of celebration starting tomorrow, after school in room 226.

CALLING ALL CODERS!

Now that the Beaver Contest has been completed, our focus turns to the UW's Canadian Computing Competition in February. Training starts now. See Mr. Milardovic in room 216 at lunch Mondays and Thursdays for information and to start training for this prestigious international coding competition.

Other News

News from the Library

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From the librarian’s desk

A reminder to all students that large groups do not belong in the library. Our tables seat a MAXIMUM of 4 to 5 students. If your group is larger than that please find a space in the school cafeteria.
At lunch hour, please do not congregate in the library. Find a seat and if there are no available seats, this means we are at capacity. Please find another spot in the school, or go outside. Groups of students, standing and chatting will be asked to leave.

Resource Spotlight

Need to do research for a class assignment? Don’t forget that St. Bennies Library has many Online Resources to help you! Visit the Online Resources page for access to databases and eBooks.

Featured Idea Exchange Programs

Note: The following events are hosted by Idea Exchange and are not affiliated with St. Benedict or the WCDSB.

Teen Triva Drop-In Wednesdays
From now until Christmas Holidays 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Clemens Mill Library From hit TV shows to professional sports, test your trivia knowledge! Drop-in. Prizes to be won!

Calendar of Events

Thursday, November 30
10:35am: Friendship Club
10:35am: HOSA Club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: Seams Sew Easy Club
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: Model UN Club
10:35am: Percussion Ensemble
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
2:15pm: E-car Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
2:15pm: Math Club
2:15pm: Games Club
4:00pm: Jazz Band

Friday, December 1
10:35am: Star Trek Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who club

Monday, December 4
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir

Tuesday, December 5
10:35am: Arts Council
10:35am: Girls Garage club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: DECA Business Club
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
11:00am: Rosary Club

Wednesday, December 6
10:35am: Guitar Club
10:35am: Cosmo Club
2:15pm: E-car Club

Thursday, December 7
10:35am: Friendship Club
10:35am: HOSA Club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: Seams Sew Easy Club
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: Model UN Club
10:35am: Percussion Ensemble
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
2:15pm: E-car Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
2:15pm: Math Club
2:15pm: Games Club
4:00pm: Jazz Band
6:00pm: Grade 8 Night
Friday, December 8
10:35am: Star Trek Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who club

Monday, December 11
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir

Tuesday, December 12
10:35am: Arts Council
10:35am: Girls Garage club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: DECA Business Club
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
11:00am: Rosary Club

Wednesday, December 13
BENN Newsletter release
10:35am: Guitar Club
10:35am: Cosmo Club
2:15pm: E-car Club

Thursday, December 14
10:35am: Friendship Club
10:35am: HOSA Club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: Seams Sew Easy Club
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: Model UN Club
10:35am: Percussion Ensemble
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
2:15pm: E-car Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
2:15pm: Math Club
2:15pm: Games Club
4:00pm: Jazz Band

Friday, December 15
10:35am: Star Trek Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who club

Monday, December 18
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir

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

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