Wednesday, November 12th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

Yesterday, we commemorated Remembrance Day. It is a time for us to reflect on the value of peace and to remember those who are in the service of protecting us. It was also a time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the Canadian way of life. As we continue to reflect on the importance of Remembrance Day, let us pray.    

Loving God,

Thank You for the gift of peace. 

Sometimes it seems we can never make a difference 

in our world that is filled with conflict. 

We know that if we truly live as peaceful people, 

we can make a difference. 

Help us to be the instruments of peace You call us to be. 

We ask this through the name of Jesus, 

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mlle. Vermette

North Entrance - Ms. Morhart

South Entrance - Mme. Ouellett

CAFETERIA

Wednesday - Cheeseburger & Fries $4.50 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT INTERVIEWS
Parent/teacher/student interviews are Tuesday, November 18^th from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm. 

2026 GRAD CLOTHING STORE

The 2026 Grad clothing store is now open!  We are working with Source for Sports again this year. All orders placed will be delivered to St. Mary for pick up and should arrive before Christmas. Orders for this store must be placed by Wednesday, November 12th. There will be another store open in January and one in April. Happy Shopping!

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tryouts

Girls basketball tryouts are on following days:

Monday, November 17^th - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, November 19^th - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursday, November 20^th - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Students are to sign up using the Forms link below (or on Edsby): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUOU0xUjFBTkc5SURFVFdPWURPUjdYSDcxQyQlQCNjPTEu

LAPTOPS, HOMEWORK HELP & LUNCH

Do you want access to a computer laptop AND help with your homework, essay formatting, submitting assignments etc.? If so, go to Mr. Kirilenko’s Homework Club during the lunch hour in Room B20. Students are also allowed to bring their lunch.

BASKETBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC

Any students or community members who want to get involved with officiating some level of basketball are invited to the basketball officials clinics. An in-person clinic will be held on Wednesday, November 12^th at 7 pm in the gold gym at Carlton School. There is no cost to attend. As well, two virtual clinics will be held on Tuesday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 26th. If you have any questions about the clinics, please see Mr. Noble.

SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION (SMA)

SMA has teamed up with the Industry Education Councils to offer hands-on days for grade 10-12 students to learn about career pathways in mining at Saskatchewan’s post-secondary institutes. 

1) ManuQuest

Join us to kick off Saskatchewan Manufacturing Week at our ManuQuest event, where students will be introduced to the diverse range of careers available in the manufacturing sector.Students will tour Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s School of Mining, Energy & Manufacturing, as well as a local manufacturing facility, to observe industry professionals at work and learn about their careers. To register, go to https://saskatooniec.ca/manufacturing-and-mining/ The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 12, 202.

2) THINK Mining – Engineering, Mining Operations, and Geology Career Exploration is Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM with the University of Regina. Grade 10 to 12 students will enjoy an interactive day exploring in-demand and high-paying careers within the Saskatchewan Mining Industry. THINK Mining student participants may have the opportunity to explore an actual mine site. Online Registration is now open at Google Form for THINK Mining Student Registration. A printable Parent Permission Form is available at – 251113 -THINK Mining

POLAR EXPRESS PUBLISHING: Student Contests
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to enter the 2025/2026 National K-12 Student Poetry and Short Story Contests.

 (450 words maximum) deadline: November 21, 2025

(32 lines maximum) deadline: November 21, 2025

For more information, please visit https://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html

UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: “Radium Girls”

École St Mary High School invites the community to Upstage Productions' two-act play, "Radium Girls”. Show times at the École St. Mary High School Lecture Theatre are Wednesday, November 19th - Saturday, November 22nd at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for Adults and $8 for Students (18 years and younger) and are available at the main office or at the door (cash, electronic payment). 

* Grade 9 students will be attending morning performances on Wednesday and Thursday.

** Students who are NOT attending these morning performances may go to the main office to get a FREE stamped BLUE ticket for an evening performance. (Office staff will keep a list of the students who get a FREE ticket.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS: Page Program Recruitment Campaign

Each year, 40 bilingual students graduating from high schools and CEGEPs from across Canada are selected to participate in the House of Commons Page Program. Pages work directly on the floor of the House of Commons and are responsible for a wide range of tasks related to Chamber activities. This provides them with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Parliament by playing a role in the rich traditions of the Canadian parliamentary system. To be considered, candidates must submit their application and a résumé (maximum of two pages) through the House of Commons career portal by the deadline. Eligible candidates must be starting full-time or part-time post-secondary studies in September 2026 at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Saint Paul University, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Collège La Cité or Algonquin College. Successful candidates will be required to reside in the National Capital Region during their year of employment as a Page.

The recruitment campaign for the 2026-2027 Page Program is open from September 29 to November 9, 2025! Interested students can follow the link to the website (ourcommons.ca/page) to submit their resume. Various social media outlets are available to follow: Facebook (facebook.com/hocpagescdc) and/or Instagram (instagram.com/hoc_pages_cdc).  

NATIONAL YOUTH REMEMBRANCE CONTESTS

Students are encouraged to enter the following contest categories: Poster Contest (Black & White or Color), Literary Contest (Essay or Poem), and/or Video Contest for Intermediate Students (Grade 7-9) and Senior Students (Grade 10-12). There are five levels of judging: Branch, Zone, District, Provincial and National. All first-place winners will move on to the next level. Additional information and entry forms are available at https://www.remembrancecontests.ca/. The deadline to enter at the Prince Albert Legion (Branch #2 at 306-763-7201) is Saturday, November 15^th. 

SMHS RESOURCES EDSBY GROUP: Students/Parents/Staff

All staff, students and parents are encouraged to select and SIGN UP for the SMHS Resources Edsby Group. It contains information pertaining to the Ecole St Mary High School website (morning prayer, daily announcements, cafeteria menu etc.), the Learning Resource Centre website (Book Promotions, Library Search, Ministry databases etc.) and SMHS Career Planning website (Blog entries for scholarships/events, high school graduation credits, post-secondary requirements etc.)

DRIVER EDUCATION 2025 - 2026

Students who are interested in the 2025 - 2026 driver education program are to register online through Microsoft Forms: Driver Education Registration 2025 - 2026 (This link is also posted in Edsby.) Mr. Bourdon will then place students into groups on Edsby. A reminder that spots fill up quickly, so it is important for students to select their two top options to best accommodate each student. 

The start dates for session are as follows:

Session 2: Oct. 7 - Oct. 28 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 3: Oct. 20 - Dec. 2 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 4: Nov. 12 - Dec. 3 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 5: Jan. 5 - Jan. 23 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 6: Feb. 2 - Feb. 27 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 7: Mar. 3 - Apr. 22 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 8: Mar. 9 - Mar. 30 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 9: Apr. 13 - May 1 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 10: May 4 - May 26 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 11: July 2 - July 10 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) 

Please note the following:

• Students must be 15 years old by the start of the session.
• Sessions will be in the Room 246.
• All sessions begin at 3:30 pm and end at 5:30 pm. (except for the summer/lunch sessions).
• During your driver education class, you will need:
•  your birth certificate
• a pencil/pen and notebook
• your MYSGI account number. (needed on the first day of class)
• Students must go to SGI to get their MySGI customer number.

INDIGENOUS ART CLUB 

Students will begin to enhance their skills by working primarily with beads. Artisan trainees will start learning to bead using the 2-needle applique method during the following meeting times: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 8:45 am and lunch hour, as well as Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, unless otherwise posted for special event teachings. All participants will be asked to log their hours. The expected time that a project may require ranges from 4 to 30 hours or more. Sessions will enhance students’ skill levels, enabling them to confidently participate at regional, provincial and national levels of Skills Canada competitions. Students will be able to compete at the school level, city and provincial levels this year based on performance and dedication to the skill required. See Mrs. Longjohn-Constant in room B26 for more details. 

ART CLUB 

Art Club is every Thursday from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm in the Art Room. Drop-ins are always welcome! 

GAMES CLUB 

Games Club is every Tuesday and Thursday in the Lecture Theatre at lunch. Drop in and play some board games or test your skills on the Switch. 

YEARBOOK CLUB 

Help capture school memories! A camera is supplied! No experience is needed! Students who are interested should contact Mrs. Janay Cantin.

HOMEWORK CLUB
Need a quiet spot to focus on your homework, study for an exam, or simply to enjoy your lunch in peace? Then come join us in Room B20 (Mr. Kirilenko's classroom)! Homework Club runs Monday to Friday from 12:14 pm to 1:14pm. All students are welcome to attend!

FREE FEMININE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS

École St Mary High School has received free feminine menstrual products to support our students. Students can go to the main office for their free products (box of tampons and a box of pads). Menstrual Equity in Saskatchewan Schools is a three-year initiative. 

EDSBY SUPPORT

Information and instructional videos are available at https://pacsd.ca/our-students/edsby-for-students/

FREE MICROSOFT 365 FOR STUDENTS

Students enrolled in the Prince Albert Catholic School Division have the opportunity to install Microsoft Office 365 on their desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Instructions and additional information is available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/

COMMUNITY

PRINCE ALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY (PAPL)
Find out about all the FREE print and digital access to novels, graphic novels, music, movies, comedy shows, crafts, book clubs and more that is available at the Prince Albert Public Library. For detailed information visit https://princealbertlibrary.ca/ 

PA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Transparent Language Online

With over 100 languages to choose from (aboriginal languages, ESL programs, American Sign Language etc.) Transparent Language Online is a simple and effective way to learn a new language from the comfort of your own home. Available for desktop or mobile. (A Public Library card is required.) Please see the Information Desk at the public library for a handout on how to download the Transparent Language Online mobile app for Android or iOS.

PA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a web-based computer-programming education resource for kids (ages 8+), teens, and adults. Learn how to code using Code Blocks, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and much more. This educational resource will teach users how to create video games, apps, websites, animations, programs, etc. Fiero Code provides courses, tutorial videos, contest events, and more. From beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone with Fiero Code! (A Public Library Card is required.)

CAFETERIA

Wednesday - Cheeseburger & Fries $4.50 

Thursday - Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich $4.50

Friday - Spaghetti & Meat Sauce $4.50