St. Catharines Collegiate - Morning Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 21, 2025 - Tuesday

Do you want to do your volunteer hours working with children? Brock University needs help running their sports, STEM, and swimming programs. Please see Ms. Banders to sign up.
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Math and Science support are available most days at lunch in room 302. If the door is unlocked we are available. If you need help or a quiet space to get work done, come at lunch and Ms. Teal or Mr. Harris are happy to help.
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There is a mandatory Wonderland Leadership trip meeting this Wednesday, April 22^nd - tomorrow at lunch in the Makerspace. The meeting is only for all students who have paid for the trip. No new participants can be accepted.

If you are unable to make it on Wednesday, you must see Mrs. Koster before or after school on Monday or Tuesday this week.
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A reminder to Student Voice that we will be meeting today at lunch in the Student Voice office downstairs. See you all there.
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A reminder that Equity Council is meeting on Thursdays in the Large Art room. The Equity Council is made up of students and staff that are working together to help continue creating a safe and inclusive School by recognizing Days of Significance and providing a voice to all. Hope to see you there! Bring your lunch and a friend!
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Hey Saints! This is student voice with your weekly friendly reminder! Tomorrow is Wear it Wednesday! Let’s show our school spirit and wear our Saints Spirit wear and school colours tomorrow.
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Indigenous Education is offering our students an opportunity to attend a FREE spring concert featuring artists Shawnee Kish and Logan Staats. Both of these talented musicians will showcase their talents in a performance, and then, after lunch, engage students in a Q&A. We only have a few tickets left, but the event is now open to ANY students who are interested in attending. If you want to attend a day full of music, please come see Ms. Banders in Guidance. There are a limited number of tickets available so act fast Saints!
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This is a message for all grade 11 students.... There is a post secondary fair happening at Brock University on May 5th. This event is open to students in all pathways, so if you are thinking of college, university or employment after high school, you should attend. Permission forms are available in guidance.
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Hey Saints! Earth Day is a great day to complete some volunteer hours. If you can get transportation to Niagara Falls, Heartland Forest has some opportunities for you. Please see Ms. Banders for more details and to sign up.
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Attention graduating students! An OSAP presentation is taking place on April 29^th during period 2. Please sign up in guidance for the OSAP presentation. Check your email for more details.
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Get ready - our Spring Dance and Coffee House is happening on Wednesday, April 22^nd during Period 4.

Tickets are just $2 and will be sold at lunch in the foyer today, Tuesday April 21^st, and tomorrow, Wednesday April 22^nd.

Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, and fun—and if dancing isn’t your thing, check out our coffee house, where you can relax with friends and enjoy snacks and drinks. To attend the coffee house, purchase your $2 ticket from Student Voice today or tomorrow or from your period 4 teacher! Can't wait to ring in the new season with some dancing and desserts.

Don’t miss out - get your ticket and we’ll see you there!
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On April 22^nd, in celebration of Earth Day, the Interact club is organizing a clean-up day around the school and we need some volunteers. Join us as we work together to make our environment cleaner, safer and more beautiful. Whether you are a student looking for volunteer hours or you are just someone who loves to take care of their planet, your time and effort will make a difference.

Please meet in room 147 at the beginning of lunch tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22^nd. We will head outside to clean up around the school. All cleaning supplies will be provided by the school bring your energy and positive attitude. For more information come to the guidance office or meet with Mrs. Tenhoeve. Thank you and have a wonderful day
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Attention, Senior Students of 2026!

It’s time to light up the night. We invite you to step into a world of glowing wonder for this year’s Senior Prom. Join us for an evening dedicated to the bright futures ahead of you and the memories you've made together.

Prom Details:

Date: Friday, June 5th, 2026
Theme: Lanterns of Tomorrow
Attire: Formal
Who may attend: Grade 11 and 12 students and their dates; all students and dates must attend St. Catharines Collegiate

Ticket Sales - Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot under the lanterns!

Price: $25 per person
Sale Starts: Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd
Sale Ends: Friday, May 22nd

All payments and permission forms will be completed on School Cash Online.

Tip: Tickets will not be sold at the door, so make sure to purchase yours during the one-month sale window; no extensions will be granted.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Koster.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 20, 2025 - 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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A reminder to Student Voice that we will be meeting Tuesdays at lunch in the Student Voice office downstairs. See you all there.
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The nurse is here today. Please stop by her office if you would like to see her.
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Anyone interested in learning more about a military co-op placement, please see Mr. Wilson to sign up for the presentation.
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Math & Science support are available most day's at lunch in room 302. If the door is unlocked we are available. If you need help or a quiet space to get work done come at lunch and Ms. Teal or Mr. Harris are happy to help.
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FNMI Students and Allies are invited to join us in Miss Ransom's room 312 every Monday at lunch.
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Our Spring Dance and Coffee House is happening this Wednesday, April 22^nd during Period 4!

Tickets are just $2 and will be sold at lunch in the foyer today, tomorrow, Tuesday April 21^st and on Wednesday April 22^nd.

Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, and fun—and if dancing isn’t your thing, check out our coffee house, where you can relax with friends and enjoy snacks and drinks. To attend the coffee house, buy your $2 ticket from Student Voice on the previously listed days or from your period 4 teacher! Can't wait to ring in the new season with some dancing and desserts.

Don’t miss out – get your ticket and we’ll see you there!
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On April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, the Interact club is organizing a clean-up day around the school and we need some volunteers. Join us as we work together to make our environment cleaner, safer and more beautiful. Whether you are a student looking for volunteers hours or you are just someone who loves to take care of their planet, your time and effort will make a difference.

Please meet in room 147 at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday, April 22nd. We will head outside to clean up around the school. All cleaning supplies will be provided by the school. Bring your energy and positive attitude. For more information come to the guidance office or meet with Mrs. Tenhoeve. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
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Silver Spire Church in downtown St. Catharines needs volunteers for a garden clean-up. If you are willing to get your hands dirty to help create a beautiful space, please see Ms. Banders to sign up.
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There is a Mandatory Wonderland Leadership trip meeting this Wednesday, April 22 at lunch in the Makerspace. The meeting is only for those students who have paid for the trip - no new participants. If you are unable to make it on Wednesday, you must see Mrs. Koster before or after school on Monday or Tuesday this week.