St. Catharines Collegiate - Morning Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 28, 2025 - Thursday

Special Olympics St. Catharines is looking for volunteers. They need help with their softball, bocce ball, and golfing programs. If you are interested in supporting individuals with special needs and are looking to build your experiences for post-secondary or job opportunities, please see Ms. Banders in Guidance for more information and to sign up.
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A reminder that Equity Council is meeting today at lunch 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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The St. Catharines Downtown Association is looking for volunteers to assist with the Holi Festival of Colour on June 19th and 20th. If you are interested in helping, please see Ms. Banders for more details and 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 and Mr. Harris would be happy to help.
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Football "throw around" and equipment fitting for September's team will be held today after school. New players welcome - no experience necessary. Come be part of the ultimate team sport. See Coach Greene with any questions!
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The nurse is here today. Please stop by her office if you would like to meet with her.
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DSBN Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance of Students (IDEAS) is a leadership opportunity to make positive changes and address social justice issues in schools and across the DSBN.

Posters have been placed near the Guidance office and in classrooms. Scan the QR code from the posters or go to our school website to follow a link on the banner to apply online. The DSBN Equity and Inclusion webpage also provides answers to questions you may have about the application.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 27, 2025 - Wednesday

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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Prom ticket sales are now finished.

Prom tickets can be picked up at lunch in guidance on tomorrow, Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29th.

If you purchased your ticket in person you must have your permission form submitted before you receive your ticket.

If your ticket was purchased on School Cash Online you do not need a permission form.

Please remember both you and your guest need to have a ticket. It is one ticket per person.
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Math and Science support are available most days at lunch in room 302, right before the staircase to the Aud, 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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Students helping Mrs. Koster tonight with Prom decorations; please meet in the Makerspace at 2:15pm
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Yesterday our boys’ soccer team travelled to Welland to compete for the T2 Zone Championship. It was a tense and thrilling encounter right until the final seconds. The team gave everything in the match but after 100 minutes of play – double overtime! - the boys suffered a late goal in extra time to lose 3-2. All players and staff are thanked for their efforts this season and for proudly representing St. Catharines Collegiate. Please stay tuned for future announcements regarding uniform return. Congrats again on a great season!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 26, 2025 - Tuesday

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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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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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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Attention Students - Summer School applications are now open. Please check your DSBN student email for details on how to apply for a summer school course. Students are asked to fill in the google form found in the email. You are welcome to use a device in the guidance office to complete the registration. Please read the email for all details about summer school.
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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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ALS Canada is looking for students to volunteer on June 6th to help with their walk-a-thon. If you are interested in helping, please see Ms. Banders to sign up.
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Football "throw around" and equipment fitting for September's team will be held Wednesday and Thursday after school. New players welcome - no experience necessary. Come be part of the ultimate team sport. See Coach Greene with any questions!
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Good luck and congratulations to our Varsity Boys’ Soccer team today as they travel to Welland for the T2 Zone Finals! All players are to be dismissed at 1:00 PM and should gather their things and make their way directly to the locker room. Good luck team!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 25, 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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FNMI Students and Allies are invited to join us in Miss Ransom's room (312) every Monday at lunch
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The nurse will not be here today. She will be here all day on Thursday.
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Attention Students - Summer School applications are now open. Please check your DSBN student email for details on how to apply for a summer school course. Students are asked to fill in the google form found in the email. You are welcome to use a device in the guidance office to complete the registration. Please read the email for all details about summer school .
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Math and 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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Royal City Soccer Club is looking for students to help with soccer day camps. If you are interested in earning some volunteer hours this summer, please see Ms. Banders for more details and to sign up.
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DSBN Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance of Students (IDEAS) is a leadership opportunity to make positive changes and address social justice issues in schools and across the DSBN.

Posters have been placed near the Guidance office and in classrooms. Scan the QR code from the posters or go to our school website to follow a link on the banner to apply online. The DSBN Equity and Inclusion webpage also provides answers to questions you may have about the application.
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This announcement is for all students in the Arts Showcase or anyone who was planning to attend the Arts Showcase. The Showcase has been postponed until next week. Once the date is confirmed it will be announced and the new date will be posted in our Production Google classroom.
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Football "throw around" and equipment fitting for September's team will be held Wednesday and Thursday after school. New players are welcome - no experience necessary. Come be part of the ultimate team sport. See Coach Greene with any questions!
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Congratulations to our varsity boys’ soccer team on their 5-2 win over Thorold last Friday. With the score tied at 2-2 with 20 minutes to play, the team roared into action to pull away from the opposition and secure the victory. The team now advances to the T2 Zone Championship match tomorrow at 3 pm in Welland. All players are reminded of the training session today after school. Congratulations again!