St. Catharines Collegiate - Morning Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 23, 2026 - Wednesday

Science and Math help will be running in 302 (near the auditorium on the third floor). If you're looking for a quiet space to get some work done or need support with your classes come on out our staff would be happy to help.
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The timetable change request form has been re-openend. If you still need to make a timetable change, please fill out the form. The link is in your student email in an email from Mrs. Tenhoeve back on September 4th. Guidance will make as many changes as possible until classes are full.
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Interested in joining the St. Catharines Collegiate Girls Flag Football Team? A sign-up sheet is posted outside the Phys Ed office. All experience levels are welcome! Speak with Mr. Wilson in the phys ed department for more information, and stay tuned for updates once we gauge student interest.
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First Nations, Metis, Inuit students and allies are invited to join the FNMI and Allies lunch group. Join us in Miss Ransom's room (312) for lunch on Monday, September 28th!
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Any students interested in joining the chess club, please see Mr. Wilson today at lunch in room 126 (Cottingham’s kitchen) to sign up. Our first tournament is on Oct 1st.
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This message is about the College information trip happening next week. The trip is full and there is a waiting list. Graduating students will be given priority to attend. Please check your DSBN emails for a final update later this week that will confirm if you have a spot on the trip.
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Interested in the Cappies Writing Team?

The Cappies is a student theatre critics and writing program where students attend local high school productions and write reviews of the shows and performances. It’s a great opportunity to develop your writing, theatre knowledge, and critical thinking skills while connecting with students from other schools.

Interested in learning more or possibly joining our team at Collegiate? See Ms. Bosgraaf in Room 321 before Friday!
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Drama Club takes place every Wednesday after school. New members are welcome! We will meet in the auditorium after school at 2:15. See Ms. McAllister, Mr. Duncan, or Ms. Mitchell.
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Reminder to ESL students that attend Mosque on Friday afternoon, if you are under 18 years of age, you must get a permission form completed and signed by a parent/guardian. You can pick up this form from your ESL teacher or in the office. If we do not have this form on file in the office, we can not permit you to leave school. Please return by Friday morning.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 22, 2026 - Tuesday

Picture Day is today! Please listen to the announcements calling students down.

Grade 9: Period 1 and afternoon Co-op students
Grade 10: Period 2
Grades 11 & 12: Periods 3 and 4, and morning Co-op students

SSTC students will be scheduled throughout the day.
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Want to make a difference at our school? Student Voice may be the club for you. Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at lunch in the basement, the Student Voice office. We’re looking for students who want to be a part of a team that builds school-wide events, activities, community, positivity, inclusion, and 100% culture within Collegiate. Come meet the team, share your ideas, and help shape what we do this year! Follow the Student Voice signs down the stairwell to the basement. See you there!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 21, 2026 - Monday

We begin this gathering by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.
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Calling all Saints! Interested in joining the St. Catharines Collegiate Tennis Team? Whether you’re an experienced player or picking up a racquet for the first time, we’d love to see you come out! Sign up using the QR code on the Athletic Board or speak with Mr. Wilson in the Phys Ed Department.
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Picture Day is tomorrow - Tuesday, September 22^nd.
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WANT TO USE THE FITNESS CENTRE THIS SEMESTER? Interested in working out in the Fitness Centre? You’ll need to complete the Fitness Centre Orientation & Safety Quiz before you can use the space. 📱 How to access the quiz:

Go to the QR code posted outside the Fitness Centre or inside the Main Office.
Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code. Tap the link that appears on your phone to open the quiz. Complete the quiz. Once you’ve finished, let Coach White know. They’ll give you the next instructions for getting access to the Fitness Centre.

Questions, please see Coach White.
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This is a message for all grade 9 students! The Grade 9 day trip to Balls Falls is happening on Friday, September 25th. Please hand in your signed blue permission form to the guidance office in room 106. If you didn't receive a form, please ask your period 1 teacher or grab a form from guidance. Thank you!

This is a message to grade 11 and 12 students who are thinking of heading to college. The College Information Program is happening on Sept 28th. This is a chance to chat with representatives from each of Ontario's colleges. Space is limited. Please pick up your green permission form in guidance, get is signed and return to guidance. Priority will do go students who are graduating this year.
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The timetable change request form has been re-openend. If you still need to make a timetable change, please fill out the form. The link is in your student email in an email from Mrs. Tenhoeve back on September 4th. Guidance will make as many changes as possible until classes are full.
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Want to make a difference at our school?

Student Voice may be the club for you. Our first meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22 at lunch in the basement, the Student Voice office. We’re looking for students who want to be a part of a team that builds school-wide events, activities, community, positivity, inclusion, and 100% culture within Collegiate.

Come meet the team, share your ideas, and help shape what we do this year! Follow the Student Voice signs down the stairwell to the basement. See you there!
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Attention all returning Varsity Boys Soccer players. We will host a brief information session in Room 147 today during lunch. Please come directly to the meeting at 10:50 and we will discuss our offseason plans. Again, this meeting is specifically for our returning varsity boys’ soccer players.
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Attention all girls basketball players: The girls' basketball team will have a second tryout today after school in the main gym. All are welcome to tryout! No experience is required. Please see Coach Campbell, Coach Gadula, or Coach de Roos with any questions. We hope to see you there!
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Interested in joining the St. Catharines Collegiate Girls Flag Football Team? A sign-up sheet is posted outside the Phys Ed office. All experience levels are welcome! Speak with Mr. Wilson in the phys ed department for more information, and stay tuned for updates once we gauge student interest.
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This is a message about the university trip... Students who are on the trip should have received an email on Friday confirming that you have spot. Teachers also received a list on Friday. Please go to your period 1 & 2 classes and wait to be called down. We will be leaving at approximately 9:45.