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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - Volume 16, Issue 8
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Stay Connected with St. Benedict's!
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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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Dh – Ho, International students
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Administrative Assistant: Ms. McIntosh, ext. 5631
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GUIDANCE D2L
For additional information throughout the year, please visit the Guidance D2L page.
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Academics
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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.
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The Saints look to keep rolling against the Resurrection Phoenix on Thursday at Hespeler arena.
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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
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SENIOR BOYS ICE HOCKEY St. Benedict CSS 5 , St. David CSS 1
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Wrestlers grapple at Doyle tournament
Please congratulate our wrestlers who competed at the Doyle Invitational wrestling tournament on Friday:
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- 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.
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Girls hockey sweep Paris tournament
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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!
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Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Featured Idea Exchange Programs
Note: The following events are hosted by Idea Exchange and are not affiliated with St. Benedict or the WCDSB.
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Teen Triva Drop-In Wednesdays
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From now until Christmas Holidays 3:00PM to 4:00PM
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Clemens Mill Library From hit TV shows to professional sports, test your trivia knowledge! Drop-in. Prizes to be won!
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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
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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
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Be sure to check out the calendar on the school website for updates!
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