DAY 1
MORNING PRAYER
Today's prayer focuses on the theme of thanking God for all of the
blessings in our lives.
Heavenly Father,
We thank you this morning for all that we have.
Even if we have problems with my health, we are alive today.
If we have money problems, we will eat today.
We have clothes to wear, a roof to protect us, and air to breathe.
Let us never take for granted these gifts of life, oh Lord,
but always remember that they come from you;
we pray to live this day in joy and thankfulness for what we have,
remembering always who made us and who keeps us.
Amen
Main Entrance - Mrs. Thurber
North Entrance - Mr. Van Otterloo
South Entrance - Mr. Thalheimer
Thursday - Pork Bites & Rotini Salad $3.50
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MODEL UN MEETING
There will be a short, but very important, Model UN meeting on
Monday, March 6th in Room 238 during the lunch hour to discuss meal options for the Tuesday, March 28th
assembly. Students are to contact a staff advisor if they cannot attend. Time
will be given for research afterwards.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR OF
PEI: French Immersion Virtual Visit
A reminder that the virtual visit with the Lieutenant-Governor of
PEI will be held in the Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, March 7th during Period
3. Grade 12 French Immersion students, and other
participants, will be excused from classes to attend. Please be seated
in the Lecture Theatre at the bell. If students have any questions, please see
Mr. Joncas. Other French Immersion students who want to attend must also contact
Mr. Joncas.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Free Throw Competition
The Knights of Columbus is hosting a basketball free throw competition for anyone who was 14 years old or younger on January 1st, 2023. Students who are interested in participating are to go to the small gym on Thursday, March 2nd during the noon hour, with a clean pair of running shoes. Winners will advance to districts on the weekend. Any students who have questions can see Mrs. Rissling in room 136.
ÉCOLE ST MARY OPEN HOUSE
The public is invited to the École St Mary High School Open House on Wednesday, March 8th and Thursday, March 9th at 7:00 pm. The doors open at 6:30 pm.
ELWOOD HARVEY CO-OPERATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Grade 11 students who are a member of Affinity Credit Union or have a parent or guardian who is a member are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Each student receives a $2500 award upon completion of the leadership program. Twenty students are accepted into the program. This award is offered by our District Councils, who have been elected to represent their communities within the Credit Union. The program gives recipients the opportunity to participate in their local District Council meetings and a variety of other events during their grade 12 year! The deadline to apply is April 17, 2023. For additional information, as well as an application form, please go to www.affinitycu.ca BUILD A BETTER WORLD SCHOLARSHIP
HORATIO ALGER CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada will be awarding 160 scholarships of $5000. The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Applicants must be a Grade 11 student with plans to enter university in the fall of 2024. To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
· Be enrolled full-time as a high school grade 11 or first-year CEGEP student in Canada
· Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
· Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
· Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
· Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
· Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
· Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70
· Be Canadian citizens
SPRING 2023 HIGH SCHOOL TACKLE FOOTBALL
PA Minor Football is offering an eleven-session football camp for Grade 9-11 students of all skill levels beginning Wednesday, March 29th at the Alfred Jenkins Field House from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The cost is $100 and equipment will be provided by your high school football team. For additional information, please contact curtis.hundeby@pacsd.ca To register, please use the QR code below or on posters throughout the school. JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: $3000
The Junior Citizen of the Year award has honoured the youth of Saskatchewan for over 40 years. The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. These prestigious awards are given to students who:
· Have a positive lifestyle
· Are dedicated to community and school
· Have a strong sense of caring and responsibility
· Have the ability to overcome life’s challenges
· Inspire others
· Are between ages 8 to 18
Four award recipients are chosen each year and receive a $3,000 bursary, provided by SaskPower, to be used for post-secondary education. For more information, please go to https://swna.com/junior-citizen-of-the-year/. The deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2023.
PADDY O’ROURKE POETRY: $3000
The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize and encourage young Saskatchewan poets. It is named in honour of Patrick (Paddy) O’Rourke, a teacher, literary editor, mentor and prominent friend of Saskatoon’s and Saskatchewan’s arts community. The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship for 2023 is $3,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2023. For information about selection criteria and how to apply, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/
DIVERSE MINDS CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION
The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition involves writing and illustrating a children's book about diversity and inclusion that is geared to children between the ages of five to ten. The book can be written in either of the two official languages (English or French) or it can be written as a bilingual book. Students can work on their own or in pairs – where one student is illustrating and one writing. The competition is open to all high-school students across Canada, and is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to become a published author and win up to $5,000! Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners, as well as a bonus of $250 for the teachers of the finalists!! Students can submit their books until April 16, 2023. For additional information and tips about the contest, go to https://www.bnaibrith.ca/diverseminds/ As well, a video that explains how to enter the competition is available at Diverse Minds - Enter Video 2023 - YouTube
IBAS YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADER BURSARY
The Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) is offering the 2023 ‘IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary’ for grade 12 students entering post-secondary education. It is a one-time cash bursary amount of $5,000 to be given to the successful applicant. To learn more about the bursary and to access the application form, visit the website https://www.ibas.ca/bursary.html The 2023 application window will be open Monday, April 17th to 5 PM on Friday, June 16th.
DIAMOND NORTH CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIPS
Seven $1000 High School Scholarships will be awarded to Diamond North Credit Union members who are graduating high school, are enrolled/enrolling in post-secondary education, and who encompass a well-rounded character (leadership, community involvement, extra-curricular activity, and academic achievement). The deadline to apply is Monday, May 1st. For additional information, and an application form, please go to https://www.diamondnorthcu.com/media/2480/2023-scholarship-application-fillable.pdf
myBlueprint/SCOTIA BANK SCHOLARSHIPS: $3750
The Scotiabank scholarships for students age 16 – age 18 focus on four themes (Diversity, Financial Wellness, Women Future Leaders) and four regions of Canada. The Contest Period is from Monday, January 16, 2023, at 9:00:01 AM ET to Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM ET. Upon successful completion and submission of the scholarship application, the eligible entrant will receive one (1) entry into the Contest. Only one Scholarship prize will be awarded per eligible entrant. (If an entrant submits more than one Entry, they will be disqualified.) For additional information, please go to https://spacesedu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/myB_Scotia_Terms_EN.pdf WOMEN (16+) IN TRADES WORKSHOPS: Creative Welding
The weekend workshop is May 6 & May 7, 2023 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at SaskPoly PA Campus. Students will learn to assemble, tack, and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods, as well as gain experience in using, cleaning, finishing, and cutting tools. while creating individual projects of “garden decor” patterns. This event is open to pairs of women who are over the age of 16. (Participants will need to register individually, but will work with their partner.) Class size will be capped at 12 (six pairs) so register early! To register, phone 306-765-1600. The course name is Creative Welding CEXP-1408 CRN - 202212-1853 and the cost is $150. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca.
2022/2023 DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM
The remaining start dates for the 2022-2023 sessions are as follows: