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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Volume 16, Issue 18
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- Respect each other and always treat others with dignity. Talk to staff and other students in a calm, appropriate, and respectful manner. Positively communicate and follow directions of staff in the hallways.
- 5 minutes out of the classroom should be all the time needed to use the washroom.
- Same Floor means that students should be using the closest washroom to their classroom.
- Washroom Expectations –all students have the right to a washroom experience that is free from disruption, video recording, image capture, bullying, violence, vaping, smoking, etc. Students are expected keep this a safe place.
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Hey Saints! Get your 2023-2024 Yearbook now!
There are limited copies available, so make sure to purchase yours through School cash online while supplies last! See Ms. Weiditch if you have any questions.
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Class of 2024!
Looking for Convocation updates?
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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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Stay Connected with St. Benedict's!
Twitter
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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: Mrs. McAulay-Arruda, ext. 5631
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GUIDANCE D2L
For additional information throughout the year, please visit the Guidance D2L page.
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Community Service Hours
It is a requirement of graduation that each student complete 40 hours of community service. There are many opportunities to fulfill this requirement. Please visit the school website for links to community opportunities and a fillable form to submit their hours.
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Want to be better informed?
Welcome to Guidance D2L!
The Guidance Team would like to communicate regularly with students and parents about:
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college and university visits - and bursary and scholarship opportunities
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volunteer and exchange opportunities
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available academic supports including homework club
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We have now moved to D2L and would like to make sure all students are able to access this important information.
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When students sign in to D2L (through My Apps), they should land on the Bennies D2L page (see logo in yellow).
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If, when students log in, they land on the WCDSB D2L page (see logo in yellow), scroll down the page until you see My Schools on the left and choose St. Benedict.
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Next, are you taking an elearning course from another board? Please be sure to scroll down to My Courses In Other Orgs on the left - as this is where your elearning course(s) will be found.
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Lastly, please be sure to turn your notifications on so you do not miss any announcements!
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Yearbook Update
Hello St. Benedict Students and Parents! Our 2023-2024 Yearbooks are now available for purchase through School Cash Online. There are a limited number available, so make sure to get yours today. They will be available for September 2024 distribution.
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Wednesday night
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Thursday night
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Friday night
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Are you a grade 12 or 5th year returning student in Sept 2024?
Are you interested in a career in the construction sector?
If so, then maybe the Semester 1 Accelerated OYAP Level 1 Construction Craft Worker Program offered through LIUNA is right for you.
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This program provides students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience in the construction industry. It is designed to accelerate the apprenticeship process and provide students with a head start in the construction sector.
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Application Instructions:
- Interested (Grade 12 and 5th year students) are to visit their guidance counsellor to review the details and scheduling of the program.
- Students must complete the online co-op program selection form – https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/EXPLRN002F. Students are to select the Accelerated OYAP program then Union finally the Construction Craft Worker LIUNA program.
- A central co-op teacher will reach out to all applicants for a pre-course planning meeting.
- An OYAP form, LIUNA application and Aptitude test must be completed.
- Interviews will be held by LIUNA on May 27th, 2024.
Applications for the program will be accepted until Friday, May 10th, 2024. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
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Attention all football players!
There is a mandatory meeting for all athletes looking to play football in September. The meeting will take place on Friday, May 3rd at lunch in the lecture hall. See you then!
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Sports Results
VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER St. Mary's HS 2, St. Benedict CSS 1
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St. David CSS 3, St. Benedict CSS 1
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St. Benedict CSS 6, ES Pere-Rene-de-Galinee 3
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SENIOR BOYS SOCCER St. Benedict CSS 2, St. David CSS 1
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St. Benedict CSS 8, ES Pere-Rene-de-Galinee 0
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From the librarian’s desk
Hey Bennies – Happy May! I hope you’re able to enjoy the spring weather. Idea Exchange has tonnes of cool sports gear and gardening tools – now’s the time to use ‘em! Check out our seed library and get growing! The nice weather is just around the corner.
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Fan Week!
Put your pop culture prowess to the test at our Fan Week trivia event at 2:15pm this Friday, May 3rd. Whether you're a die-hard Potterhead, a Marvel maniac, or a gaming guru, there's something for everyone at the trivia event of the year.
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Unleash your inner geek and compete for great prizes, as well as the title of Ultimate Fan. Did I mention there will be snacks?
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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 2 6:15am: Rowing Club 9:30am: SHSM Workshop: Anti-Oppression and Allyship 10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA) 10:35am: French club 10:35am: Reach for the Top Trivia club 10:35am: HOSA 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: Robotics Club 2:15pm: E-car Club 2:15pm: Concert Band 2:15pm: Math Club 2:15pm: Games Club 4:00pm: Jazz Band
Friday, May 3 6:15am: Rowing Club 10:35am: Indigenous Student Group meeting 10:35am: Girls Garage club 10:35am: Choir 10:35am: Star Trek Club 2:15pm: Ping Pong club 2:15pm: Doctor Who club
Sunday, May 5 Catholic Education Week
Monday, May 6 10:35am: Coding Club 10:35am: SEEC Club 10:35am: Choir 2:15pm: Robotics Club
Tuesday, May 7 10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA) 10:35am: Mario Kart Club 10:35am: Arts Council 10:35am: Chess Club 10:35am: MCU Club 11:00am: Rosary Club 2:15pm: Robotics Club
Wednesday, May 8 6:15am: Rowing Club 10:35am: Guitar Club 10:35am: Cosmo Club 2:15pm: Robotics Club 2:15pm: Rock Climbing club 2:15pm: E-car Club
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Thursday, May 9 6:15am: Rowing Club 10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA) 10:35am: French club 10:35am: Reach for the Top Trivia club 10:35am: HOSA 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: Robotics Club 2:15pm: E-car Club 2:15pm: Concert Band 2:15pm: Math Club 2:15pm: Games Club 4:00pm: Jazz Band
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Friday, May 10 6:15am: Rowing Club 10:35am: Indigenous Student Group meeting 10:35am: Girls Garage club 10:35am: Choir 10:35am: Star Trek Club 2:15pm: Ping Pong club 2:15pm: Doctor Who club
Monday, May 13 10:35am: Coding Club 10:35am: SEEC Club 10:35am: Choir 2:15pm: Robotics Club
Tuesday, May 14 9:00am: SHSM Workshop: YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y 10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA) 10:35am: Mario Kart Club 10:35am: Arts Council 10:35am: Chess Club 10:35am: MCU Club 11:00am: Rosary Club 2:15pm: Robotics Club
Wednesday, May 15 BENN Newsletter release 6:15am: Rowing Club 10:35am: Guitar Club 10:35am: Cosmo Club 2:15pm: Robotics Club 2:15pm: Rock Climbing club 2:15pm: E-car Club
Thursday, May 16 6:15am: Rowing Club 10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA) 10:35am: French club 10:35am: Reach for the Top Trivia club 10:35am: HOSA 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: Robotics Club 2:15pm: E-car Club 2:15pm: Concert Band 2:15pm: Math Club 2:15pm: Games Club 4:00pm: Jazz Band
Friday, May 17 6:15am: Rowing Club 10:35am: Indigenous Student Group meeting 10:35am: Girls Garage club 10:35am: Choir 10:35am: Star Trek Club 2:15pm: Ping Pong club 2:15pm: Doctor Who club
Monday, May 20 Victoria Day
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Be sure to check out the calendar on the school website for updates!
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