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Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Volume 16, Issue 20

The Countdown is On

Convocation Ceremony: Monday June 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Students received a GRAD INFORMATION LETTER with their gown/cap/guest tickets.
Please read the letter carefully and entirely, there have been updates made to the letter.
Important changes to note:
  • Student’s must arrive to Centre in the Square at 5:45pm (not 5:15pm as indicated previously)
  • Students will receive the TASSEL for their cap when they arrive at the venue
  • NO BALLOON arrangements are permitted on June 10th, flowers and small gifts are permitted.
  • Please take advantage of our fundraiser for flowers and gifts.

Looking for Flowers for your Graduate? Look no further!

Pre-order or buy on site before the ceremony.
A portion of sales will be donated back to Bennie's Saints Fund!
Thank you for your support.

Admin Team

Mr. J. Figueiredo
Principal
A & International

Mr. M. Anderton
Vice Principal
B-G

Mrs. L. Craftchick
Vice Principal
H-N

Mr. R. Roque
Vice Principal
O-Z
  • 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.

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.

Class of 2024!

Looking for Convocation updates?

Check out the Convocation 2024 page on the school website. Important updates posted! Click here for the Convocation 2024 Information Session presentation.

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

https://www.wcdsb.ca/parents/

Stay Connected with
St. Benedict's!

Twitter

@StBenedictCSS
Instagram
@bennies_sac_updates

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
Hu - L
Mr Betik
5633
M - Ri
Mrs. O’Neill
5634
Ro – Z
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. McAulay-Arruda, ext. 5631

GUIDANCE D2L

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

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.

Want to be better informed?

Welcome to Guidance D2L!

The Guidance Team would like to communicate regularly with students and parents about:
  • college and university visits - and bursary and scholarship opportunities
  • volunteer and exchange opportunities
  • available academic supports including homework club
  • convocation etc.
We have now moved to D2L and would like to make sure all students are able to access this important information.
When students sign in to D2L (through My Apps), they should land on the Bennies D2L page (see logo in yellow).
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.
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.
Lastly, please be sure to turn your notifications on so you do not miss any announcements!

Academics

Athletics

Track & Field

Congratulations to all track and field athletes for all of the incredible performances at CWOSSA in Brantford last Wednesday and Thursday. Bennies was extremely well represented and we scored a total of 113 points. We had 14 athletes (in 19 individual events and 1 relay) qualify to OFSAA West at the University of Windsor on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1.

Special congratulations goes out to Victoria Riordon (Discus), Sophia Idzik (Pole Vault), and Austin Gordon (100 m) who won their individual events!!

Qualifiers were: Sophia Idzik, Nyle Crawford, Max Leudy, Kenyan Channer, Genesis Naluyima, Driana Espinoza, Drew Harris, Darko Senc, Tori Riordon (in 2 events), Liam Reis (in 2 events), Maddie Porto (in 3 events), Myron Day (in 3 events), Johnny Lalonde-Nguyen (3 events), and Austin Gordon (3 events).

Sports Results

SENIOR BOYS SLO PITCH
Monsignor Doyle CSS 10, St. Benedict CSS 7
St. David CSS 16, St. Benedict CSS 15

Clubs

Racing Saints power through to third

After a year-long wait, our Racing Saints EV Team returned to the podium last weekend at the University of Waterloo's EV Challenge! The team braved over 5 hours of rain and multiple delays but remained positive and earned a 3rd place finish. Congratulations Racing Saints!

Other News

News from the Library

From the librarian’s desk

Hey Bennies – Need to find a book for a rainy day? Idea Exchange’s online catalogue has tonnes of great tools you can use to find your new favourite book. Check out our staff lists to find curated selections on all sorts of subjects - everything from “Indigenous Speculative Fiction” to “Daring Heists”. Want a more personal suggestion? Fill out this form and our amazing staff will prepare a list just for you. Of course, you can also swing by the service desk any time to chat books!

Research Help

Need help with your research papers? Email me at rorr@ideaexchange.org to book a time to chat about your project! I can help you navigate our amazing selection of databases, find the perfect source, and cite everything perfectly.

Therapy Dogs!

Need a break from studying? Visit the library at lunchtime on 3 June to relax with our St John’s Ambulance therapy dogs, Phoebe and Darby!
For your virtual library needs, visit the St Benedict Library Learning Commons site here or the Idea Exchange site here.

Calendar of Events

Thursday, May 30
6:15am: Rowing Club
10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA)
10:35am: French club
10:35am: Reach for the Top Trivia 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
2:15pm: Doctor Who club
4:00pm: Jazz Band

Friday, May 31
PA Day

Monday, June 3
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir
2:15pm: Robotics Club

Tuesday, June 4
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, June 5
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, June 6
6:15am: Rowing Club
10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA)
10:35am: French club
10:35am: Reach for the Top Trivia 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, June 7
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, June 10
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir
2:15pm: Robotics Club

Tuesday, June 11
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, June 12
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, June 13
6:15am: Rowing Club
10:35am: IRIS Club (GSA)
10:35am: French club
10:35am: Reach for the Top Trivia 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, June 14
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, June 17
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir
2:15pm: Robotics Club

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

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