Monday, April 03, 2023

Tuesday, April 4th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Today is the Tuesday of Holy Week, and we know that the most important liturgical days are just about upon us. Today we are asked to prepare our hearts and minds so that we can fully embrace the importance of this liturgical time. In the next few days, Christian churches around the world relive the last few days of Jesus’ life, from the Last Supper and the washing of the feet of the disciples, to the pain and death of Jesus on the cross, to the waiting for the Easter vigil.  All of these are very significant in our faith. 

Lord our God,

as we enter this very special liturgical time,

help us remember the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. 

Help us to follow Jesus

and to look at your sacrifice,

made out of love for us,

in a new and deeper spiritual way. 

Through Christ our Lord,

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Phalen
North Entrance - Mr. Olver
South Entrance - Mme Ouellet

CAFETERIA

Tuesday - Popcorn Chicken & Fries $3.50

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

EASTER SPIRIT WEEK: April 3rd – April 6th

Monday – Rain Gear Day
Wear your rain jacket, splash pants and umbrella!
Tuesday – Floral Day
Bring an Easter basket to use as a binder!
Wednesday – Pastel Day
Wear pastel colors!
Thursday – Bunny Hug and Ears Day
         Wear a bunny hug and bunny ears! Games at lunch!

MARK PHANEUF FNIM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP: 6 x $2,000

The Mark Phaneuf First Nation, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) École St. Mary High School University Entrance Scholarship, sponsored by the Prytula Charpentier Foundation, First Nations Insurance Services Limited Partnership, and Prince Albert Pulp, is for self-declared First Nation, Inuit and Métis students who: will be attending a post-secondary institute in the Fall of 2023, have exhibited outstanding participation in the École St. Mary High School extra-curricular activities and academic achievement. In addition, priority may be given to those who demonstrate financial need. There are six awards available, each at $2,000. Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program, and a digital photo must be emailed to lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca. The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG. Students who have any questions are to see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca. Use the link below or visit the post on the Edsby River to apply. The deadline to apply for this award is Wednesday, April 5th at 8:00 a.m.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUQUtPNVZTSEtDQkoxTlVZQ0w0U1BEOUZGRy4u

PA MINOR BASEBALL UMPIRES NEEDED

If you are looking to earn some extra money while being outdoors and working with youth, think about becoming a baseball umpire! Prince Albert Minor Baseball Association is hosting two clinics for people interested in becoming an umpire. A level 1 clinic will be École St. Mary High School on Saturday, April 15th at from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. (If you are willing to sign up with PA Minor Baseball as an umpire, they will pay for the clinic.)  A level 2 umpire clinic which is a bit more advanced in preparation to umpire some of the older age categories will be held at École St. Mary High School on Saturday, April 29th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. (PA Minor Baseball will pay for the clinic if you are willing to sign up and umpire some games this summer.) The baseball season runs May - mid July, Monday - Thursday and some weekend tournaments. You can umpire as little or as much as you like.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Noble in room 144.

ST MARY TRACK & FIELD SEASON

École St. Mary High School has phenomenal athletes!! It is time to come out and show how fast you are, how long you can run, how far you can throw, and how high you can jump! Track has numerous events and students can train in as many, or as few, events as they want. To accommodate students with busy schedules, coaches will be offering multiple practices each week, with morning, noon, afternoon, and evening options. Remember, the more practices athletes attend, the greater the chance of competing at the provincial level, and since track is one of the sports that competes by age, students will only compete against other students of the same age/grade. Training sessions will begin after the Easter break and the season will be wrapped up by June 3rd.  Any students with questions are invited to stop by room 144 and speak with Mr. Noble. All students who are interested in competing in track & field this year need to indicate their interest and availability by completing a form link on an Edsby post or using the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT02_AK8xqLdCqZ4KGp5j1iFUNkFMWUI4TUlZMEU5UExVUjNWNkRBVjRQNS4u.

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/

LDAS SCHOLARSHIP: $1000

The Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (LDAS) scholarship was created to recognize the hard work and dedication required of individuals with learning disabilities who succeed in completing their high school education. The scholarship, valued at $1000, is to encourage those individuals to continue their education in a post-secondary educational institution. The candidate must be attending an approved post-secondary institution. The application deadline is Sunday, April 30th. Additional information, and an application form, is available at https://www.ldas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LDAS-Scholarship-Application.pdf

CANADA-SASKATCHEWAN GRANT: Students with Disabilities

Students with either a permanent, a persistent or a prolonged disability who are enrolled in a program at an educational institution may be eligible to receive the Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment. This grant provides up to $22,000 per program year to purchase specialized education-related services and assistive equipment and does not have to be paid back. For additional information, go to https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/scholarships-bursaries-grants/grants-and-bursaries/canada-saskatchewan-grant-for-services-and-equipment-for-students-with-permanent-disabilities#eligibility

MADD CANADA BURSARY PROGRAM: $10,000

MADD Canada is a national charitable organization committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims. One bursary of $10,000 will be awarded and additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 may also be awarded. MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured, as a result of an impaired driving crash. The applicant must also be enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program for the upcoming academic year. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31st. Additional information, and an application form, is available at https://madd.ca/pages/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MADD-Canada-Bursary-Application-2023.pdf 


CST FOUNDATION BURSARIES: $6,000 x 25

The Canadian Scholarship Trust (CST) Foundation supports access to post-secondary education (PSE) for all Canadians and believes that finances should not be a barrier to accessing post-secondary education. The $6,000 bursaries focus on financial need, and students who demonstrate strong character: resiliency, community-mindedness, and commitment to excellence. As well, the students must be in Grade 12 and first-generation PSE students (students whose parents did not attend post-secondary education). The application deadline is Friday, April 14th Students will have to complete their application in one sitting, including the following: financial need essay (500 words or less), accomplishments essay (300 words or less), future aspirations statement (75 words or less), reference letter attachment, and high school transcript (unofficial). To apply, and for additional information, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/cstf/

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

Grade 12 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. Students must be enrolling for post-secondary education. This year, 30 scholarships of $1000 will be awarded. The deadline to apply is April 17, 2023. For additional information, as well as an application form, please go to https://www.affinitycu.ca/meet-affinity/in-the-community/scholarships-awards/build-a-better-world-scholarship


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 
and to apply, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/scotia/

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.

PHE SASKATCHEWAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP: 5 x $300

Physical & Health Education (PHE) Saskatchewan is looking to award 5 scholarships of $300 to high school students who meet the following criteria: a minimum of two Physical Education/Wellness or Health credits, be actively involved in the school Intramural and Extra-Curricular program, have an average of at least 70% in subject areas required for minimum entrance requirements for his/her intended area of study, exhibit strong leadership and sportsmanship qualities, and be a positive role model in his/her school and/or community. In addition, the student must be enrolled in first year studies in one of the following programs in a Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Institution: College of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education and/or Health (U of S), College of Kinesiology (U of S), Faculty of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education and/or Health (U of R), Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies (U of R), and the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Recreation and Community Development program. The application deadline is Friday, June 30th. Additional information, and an application form, is available at http://phesask.ca/scholarships/


2022/2023 DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM

The remaining start dates for the 2022-2023 sessions are as follows:

March 1 - March 22 (after school)
March 6 - April 24 (lunch hour)
March 27 - April 24 (after school)
May 1 - May 24 (after school)
July 3 - July 11 summer class (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
To register, take a photo of the QR code or click on the blue link posted below. Once the registration is complete, students will receive an Edsby message from Mr. Bourdon to confirm the start date for their driver education session.
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 3:30pm and end at 5:30pm. (except for the summer/lunch sessions).
·        During the driver education class, students will need:
·        their birth certificate
·        their hospitalization card
·        their MYSGI account number(needed on the first day of class)
*Students must go to SGI to get their MySGI customer number.
·        a pencil/pen and notebook

 Driver Training Registration Form 2022 - 2023 


SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Students who are searching for scholarships are encouraged to use the databases that are on the SMHS Career website at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/student/scholarships/scholarship-search-engines/. 

GAMES CLUB
Games Club is a fun drop-in activity available to all students every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch in the Lecture Theatre (B5).  If you enjoy playing board games or want to test your skill on the Switch then come by. There is a large variety of board games, ranging from card games, games of chance to strategy games. There is also a Nintendo Switch available with Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart or Rocket League. Bring your lunch and play some games! Come with a friend or by yourself.  


ABORIGINAL CRAFTS CLUB: Beading / Hand stitch

Students who are interested in participating in an Aboriginal Crafts Club are encouraged to join the Creativi-team. There are several sessions being offered. Students who are a part of the Bead Team can attend open times in room B26 before school, at lunch, and every Tuesday after school. All other students who are interested in participating can attend every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the occasional Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. For more information go to Aboriginal Crafts Club or talk to Mrs. Constant in room B26 or Ms. McLeod in room 206.


ART CLUB
Art club is in the Art Room (B18/19) and will run every Monday after school from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Come out to make some great art! Drop-ins are welcome!

KARATE CLASSES

Students who are interested in martial arts and/or self-defense classes are encouraged to join the Prince Albert Budokai Karate Club at the Elevation Academy Gym (1405 Bishop Pascal Place, Prince Albert - formerly, the Rivier Gym). Starting in January, classes are Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Classes from 6 pm to 7 pm and Advance Classes from 7 pm to 8 pm. For more information, please visit saskshotokankarate.com or contact Chris Lair at 306-922-5247 or by email at chrislair@sasktel.net.

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/

CAFETERIA

Monday - Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs & Rice $3.50
Tuesday - Popcorn Chicken & Fries $3.50
Wednesday - Nachos $3.50
Thursday - Pesto Pasta & Garlic Bread $3.50

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