Fascinated by the human brain?

Are you interested in:

how our mind interprets our surroundings and makes decisions,
how our brain controls our muscles so we can move, and
how chemical imbalances in the brain may cause a range of different neurological diseases?

If yes, then consider joining the Bennies Brain Bee Club and participate in the University of Waterloo’s Annual Brain Bee Competition! The club will meet regularly to learn about the brain and prepare for the UW Brain Bee. The Brain Bee is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the brain and the importance of brain research. The University of Waterloo’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences annual Region of Waterloo Brain Bee is tentatively scheduled to take place in-person on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. The event will feature some live demonstrations of neuroscience lab activities happening on campus, a multiple-choice quiz, draws for additional prizes, and cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! The winner of the Waterloo Brain Bee will have the opportunity to visit campus and learn additional neuroanatomy using real human brain specimens. They will also advance to compete in the National Brain Bee competition.

When we meet

There will be an information meeting on Thursday, October 17th, right after school in A2 – the Annex. See Mrs. Taylor in A2 for more details.

Club facilitator

Mrs. S. Taylor

Useful links

Latest news…

University of Toronto National Book Award

U of T National Book Award

Due: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Criteria:

Superior academic performance
Original and Creative thought
Exceptional Extra-Curricular Achievement

1 Nominee from St. Benedict chosen. Nominees from each secondary school are invited to apply for the National Scholarship.

Please submit to guidance:

Resume of extra-curricular volunteer, leadership activities and the name of 1 teacher reference who can be contacted by guidance

Please adhere to the due date above, so that the submission to U of T can be completed by their deadline of October 16, 2026.

Please see Mr. Betik if you have questions

By Nick Betik|October 1st, 2026|

DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming Oct. 2nd

The universe is ready to crumble from an unleashed onslaught of entropy…can an alliance between The Doctor and his arch-enemy The Master prevent disaster? The Doctor will pay a high price this week as we watch Parts 3 & 4 of LOGOPOLIS. Join us this Friday October 2nd after school in 226…we’ll also be holding our October Prize Raffle.

By Dan Kukwa|September 25th, 2026|

Niagara Region Right to Life Scholarship 2026-2027

Right to Life Scholarship

Due Date: October 16, 2026

Value: $2000, $1500, $1000

Criteria:

Student Profile
Reference Letter
1500 word Essay regarding AI as it relates to ethical use, dignity, and human life
information at niagararegionrightolife.ca

Email application documents to Dirocco401@yahoo.ca

By Nick Betik|September 24th, 2026|

DOCTOR WHO: Coming Sept. 25th

The 4th Doctor takes his companion Adric to Earth, in order to measure a real-life police box and begin the process of repairing the TARDIS. Unfortunately, someone else has already beaten him to the same destination…just as a young trainee flight attendant named Tegan stumbles through the TARDIS doors and into an entirely new universe. Join us for the first two episodes of the 4th Doctor’s 1981 swan-song: LOGOPOLIS. The adventure begins this Friday Sept. 25th after school in room 226.

By Dan Kukwa|September 18th, 2026|

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