St. Catharines Collegiate - Morning Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 17, 2026 - Thursday

For any student who signed up for eLearning, please check your D2L for class shells. If you no longer require an eLearning class, please visit the guidance office.
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Picture Day is on 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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Unfortunately, Math and Science Support will be cancelled today at lunch. We will be back on Friday! See you all then.
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Attention all students who signed up for the Collegiate Tennis Team! There will be a brief meeting today at lunch in Room 147. Our first practice will take place after school. Please meet in the gym and come prepared to play.

See Mr. Wilson in the Phys Ed Department if you have any questions.
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Do you have time to volunteer this coming weekend? Come see Ms. Banders in Guidance to sign up to help with the Terry Fox Run.
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Reminder to ESL students that attend Mosque on Friday afternoons, if you did not get a permission form from your ESL teacher, please make sure you pick one up in the office. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must complete it. Please return by Friday morning.
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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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This is a message from the guidance office. We have temporarily closed the timetable change request form. We are working hard to see the students who have already made a request. As soon as the form opens again, we will make an announcement. Please continue to attend the classes on your schedule. We look forward to meeting with you.
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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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Attention All students interested in trying out for the volleyball team, there is a tryout today after school in the big gym. All grades and skill levels welcome.
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Any students interested in joining the Chess Club, please see Mr. Wilson today at lunch in room 126 (Mr. Cottingham’s kitchen) to sign up. Our first tournament is on October 1st.
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A few reminders:

Lockers are assigned by your homeroom teacher. You must have a combination lock (key locks are strongly discouraged).Lockers can not be shared, every student must have their own locker. If you do not have a period 1 class, please come to the main office for locker assignment.
To any students that are bringing bicycles to school, there are bike racks in front of the school. Please make sure that you lock up your bike! Bikes, scooters etc can not be kept inside the school.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the library or in the Auditorium.
If you need assistance with busing, please check in with the main office at lunch time. DO NOT wait until the end of the day as the buses will not wait for you!
Curriculum Support Services has their offices in the 2nd floor wing of the school. This area is out of bounds for students.
Morning announcements are posted on the Collegiate website. Click the button on the right side of the home page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 16, 2026 - Wednesday

For any student who signed up for eLearning, please check your D2L for class shells. If you no longer require an eLearning class, please visit the guidance office.

Looking forward to working with you this year, Saints!
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Drama Club is beginning today after school in the auditorium. No experience is necessary. See Ms. McAllister for details
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Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 22^nd.
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Unfortunately, Math and Science Support will be cancelled today and tomorrow at lunch. We will be back on Friday! See you all then.
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Attention all students who signed up for the Collegiate Tennis Team! There will be a brief meeting tomorrow, Thursday, September 17^th at lunch in Room 147. Our first practice will take place after school. Please meet in the gym and come prepared to play.

See Mr. Wilson in the Phys Ed Department if you have any questions. See you Thursday!
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If you are interested in playing baseball for Collegiate, there are sign up sheets by the Main Office and room 310. There will be a meeting today at the start of lunch in room 310.
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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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Attention all Girl's basketball players. We will be starting tryouts for our girl's basketball team today after school in the main gym. Sign up forms are in the gym hallway. No experience needed and all are welcome, come on out and join an amazing team! If you have any questions, please see Coach Harris or Coach DeRoos.
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This is a message from the guidance office. We have temporarily closed the timetable change request form. We are working hard to see the students who have already made a request. As soon as the form opens again, we will make an announcement. Please continue to attend the classes on your schedule. We look forward to meeting with you.
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Do you have time to volunteer this coming weekend? Come see Ms. Banders in Guidance to sign up to help with the Terry Fox Run.
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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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Reminder to ESL student that attend Mosque on Friday afternoon, if you did get a permission form from your ESL teacher, please make sure you pick one up in the office. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must complete it. Please return by Friday morning.
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A few reminders:

Lockers are assigned by your homeroom teacher. You must have a combination lock (key locks are strongly discouraged). Lockers can not be shared, every student must have their own locker. If you do not have a period 1 class, please come to the main office for locker assignment.
To any students that are bringing bicycles to school, there are bike racks in front of the school. Please make sure that you lock up your bike! Bikes, scooters etc can not be kept inside the school.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the library or in the Auditorium.
If you need assistance with busing, please check in with the main office at lunch time. DO NOT wait until the end of the day as the buses will not wait for you!
- Curriculum Support Services has their offices in the 2nd floor wing of the school. This area is out of bounds for students.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 15, 2026 - Tuesday

Drama Club will begin tomorrow, Wednesday September 16th after school in the auditorium. No experience is necessary. See Ms. McAllister for details
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Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 22^nd.
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The Collegiate Golf Team is now welcoming new members for the upcoming season. Students with any level of experience — from high‑handicap golfers to advanced players — are encouraged to participate.

Those interested should speak with Mr. White or visit the Co‑op Office, Room 205, for sign‑up information.
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Science and Math help will be running in room 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 and Ms. DeRoos, Ms. Teal and Mr. Harris would be happy to help.
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Attention all students who signed up for the Collegiate Tennis Team! There will be a brief meeting on Thursday, September 17 at lunch in Room 147.

Our first practice will take place after school that same day. Please meet in the gym and come prepared to play.

See Mr. Wilson in the Phys Ed Department if you have any questions. See you Thursday!
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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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Attention all Girl's basketball players. We will be starting tryouts for our girl's basketball team tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16^th after school in the main gym. Sign up forms are in the gym hallway. No experience needed and all are welcome, come on out and join an amazing team! If you have any questions, please see Coach Harris or Coach DeRoos.
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This is a message from the guidance office. We have temporarily closed the timetable change request form. We are working hard to see the students who have already made a request. As soon as the form opens again, we will make an announcement. Please continue to attend the classes on your schedule. We look forward to meeting with you.
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If you are interested in playing baseball for Collegiate, there are sign up sheets by the Main Office and room 310. There will be a meeting this Wednesday, September 16th at the start of lunch in room 310.
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Do you have time to volunteer this coming weekend? Come see Ms. Banders in Guidance to sign up to help with the Terry Fox Run.
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A few reminders:

Lockers are assigned by your homeroom teacher. You must have a combination lock (key locks are strongly discouraged).Lockers can not be shared, every student must have their own locker. If you do not have a period 1 class, please come to the main office for locker assignment.
To any students that are bringing bicycles to school, there are bike racks in front of the school. Please make sure that you lock up your bike! Bikes, scooters etc can not be kept inside the school.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the library or in the Auditorium.
If you need assistance with busing, please check in with the main office at lunch time. DO NOT wait until the end of the day as the buses will not wait for you!
Curriculum Support Services has their offices in the 2nd floor wing of the school. This area is out of bounds for students.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: September 14, 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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For any student who signed up for eLearning, please check your D2L for class shells. If you no longer require an eLearning class, please visit the guidance office.

Looking forward to working with you this year, Saints!
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A few reminders:

Lockers are assigned by your homeroom teacher. You must have a combination lock (key locks are strongly discouraged).Lockers can not be shared, every student must have their own locker. If you do not have a period 1 class, please come to the main office for locker assignment.
To any students that are bringing bicycles to school, there are bike racks in front of the school. Please make sure that you lock up your bike! Bikes, scooters etc can not be kept inside the school.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the library or in the Auditorium.
If you need assistance with busing, please check in with the main office at lunch time. DO NOT wait until the end of the day as the buses will not wait for you!
Curriculum Support Services has their offices in the 2nd floor wing of the school. This area is out of bounds for students.
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Drama Club will begin Wednesday Sept. 16th after school in the auditorium. No experience is necessary. See Ms. McAllister for details
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Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 22^nd.
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Attention Saints, Cheer is back! The cheer team is looking for new members for this season. Our first meeting is today in the small gym beside the fitness centre from 2:30-3:30. Anyone is welcome to join. Make sure to bring your school spirit! See Ms. Mitchell in room 120 with any questions.
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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.

🏋️ Get oriented. Get cleared. Get moving! See you in the Fitness Centre!
Questions, please see Coach White.
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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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The sign-up sheet for the Cross Country Team is posted on the Athletics Information Board outside of the gym changerooms. The first team meeting will take place today at lunch in room 147. GO SAINTS!
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We are excited to kick off our first annual meeting for the Black Student Alliance. Please meet in Mr. Hingley’s new room 311 today at lunch. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
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If you are interested in playing baseball for Collegiate, there are sign up sheets by the Main Office and room 310. There will be a meeting this Wednesday Sept 16th at the start of lunch in room 310.
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Do you have time to volunteer this coming weekend? Come see Ms. Banders in Guidance to sign up to help with the Terry Fox Run.