Thursday, October 16th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

The Catholic Church remembers Missions Month in October. Missions Month is a way for us to remember that we all have gifts and that we are asked to share them with the world to make our planet a better place to live. Many people dedicate their lives to missions, to going to a different country and helping them learn about the faith. 

Heavenly Father,

Your son told his disciples to go to all the world and make disciples. 

We know this challenge is still with us today. 

Help us to support and pray for missions around the world,

so that people around the world

may know the love and mercy of Jesus, 

who lives and reigns with you.

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Seto

North Entrance - Mrs. Kirilenko

South Entrance - Mrs. Welter

CAFETERIA

Thursday - Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Fries $4.50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHOOL PICTURES: Retake Day

Lifetouch will be in on Wednesday, October 22nd for school picture retakes, as well as photos for students/staff who have yet to have their photo taken.  We will call students down to the Community Room (beside Mr. Bourdons office): Grade 9 students by classroom and Grades 10-12 students by alphabetical order.  Students who have spares can come down at any point during the day. For those wanting picture retakes, please try to remember to bring your original set of proofs with you.

EDSBY MESSAGE: October Overdue/Lost

Within the next few days, all Grade 9 – Grade 12 students with Overdue/Lost library books, textbooks, novel sets and calculators will be receiving an Edsby message titled “October Overdue/Lost”. It will have a screen capture of their library account listing these items. All Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with Overdue/Lost textbooks, novel sets and calculators will have these items added to their SchoolCash account. These items can be paid online (SchoolCash access on the division website at www.pacsd.ca) or in the main office. 

U of R: What is Engineering Day

Are curious about science, innovation, or making a real-world impact? On Thursday, November 6th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the U of R Campus, the Faculty of Engineering is hosting a fantastic opportunity for students, parents and guardians to explore what engineering is all about. Students will hear from passionate professors, U of R students, and special guests, meet future classmates, bust some engineering myths, and win awesome prizes. ​What is Engineering Day – a full-day, hands-on event designed for high school students across Saskatchewan. No prior experience needed — just curiosity and enthusiasm! Interested students can register at What is Engineering 2025 - Registration!

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).  

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA: October 16th

A recruiter from the University of Regina will be at the school on Thursday, October 16th at 12:15 pm in Room 207. The presenter will speak about the programs, supports, admission requirements, funding options, and housing opportunities, with time for questions at the end. Students who plan to attend are to register at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysTznzzUJgqDxOpdnl7_lY0ARUODZFNEY1MUE4QThBV0RRWEZQNzNCWTdJOC4u

SMHS SCHOOL SPIRIT CLOTHING

School spirit wear is now available! Show your school pride by ordering École St. Mary gear! All items should be ready for pick up before Christmas. Orders must be picked up at North Star Screen Printing at 897 Central Avenue. (You will receive an email when your item is ready.) This will be the only store of the year to order your school clothing, so don't miss out! To order, go to the link on Edsby. This link will close on Friday, November 7th. 

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!

JR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Friday, October 17th

Saturday, October 18th

SMHS CURLING SHIRTS

Attention students! Curling long sleeve shirts are now available for just $20. Stop by Mrs. Fetch’s room in B22 to grab yours. There are limited quantities and sizes, so don’t wait — get yours before they’re gone!

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. 

CITY OF PA: Public Skating On-Ice Supervisors

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

Monday - No School 

Tuesday - Lasagna $4.50

Wednesday - Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Sandwich $4.00 

Thursday - Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Fries $4.50

Friday - Pizza Sub $4.00