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ANNOUNCEMENTS:   February 21, 2025 - Friday



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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St. Catharines Collegiate students, Although we show kindness everyday, we have an opportunity to share kindness worldwide. Wednesday, February 26th is Pink Shirt Day. We ask that St. Catharine's Collegiate nation wear a pink shirt and join the Equity Council on February 26th in our mission to create a more kind, inclusive school and world by raising awareness for anti-bullying. We are excited to see the hallways full of pink!
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There will be karaoke in the auditorium during lunch today!
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Congratulations to the Varsity girls Volleyball team for an outstanding season. We are incredibly proud of the team for their remarkable journey and growth. Though the team fought hard yesterday, they ultimately came up short against Franco Niagara. The team made both the Coaches and Collegiate proud of their effort, teamwork, and progress throughout the season. Well done team. The future looks bright for you athletes!

And a big Congratulations and Thank you to Coach Laura for her hard work and dedication to the team.
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Reminder students going on AutoShow trip to Toronto, you should be in the Auto Shop right now!




ANNOUNCEMENTS:   February 20, 2025 - Thursday



The Equity Council will be meeting today at Lunch in the Large Art Room. All students interested in creating a safe, inclusive and equitable school are more than welcome to join us at lunch! We will celebrate Equality by recognizing days of significance throughout the year. Bring your lunch and a friend! See you in the Large Art room at Lunch.
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This is a reminder for dance team that we will be rehearsing the Jazz routine today after school in the fitness centre.
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There will be an orchestra rehearsal for the musical Thursday after school in the music room.
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St. Catharines Collegiate students, Although we show kindness everyday, we have an opportunity to share kindness worldwide. Wednesday, February 26th is Pink Shirt Day. We ask that St. Catharine's Collegiate nation wear a pink shirt and join the Equity Council on February 26th in our mission to create a more kind, inclusive school and world by raising awareness for anti-bullying. We are excited to see the hallways full of pink!
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Good luck to the varsity girls volleyball team as they travel to Welland tonight to take on the number one seed Franco Niagara in the semi final match!

Reminder to the girls that you will be dismissed from class at 2:00. Girls are expected to be at Franco Niagara at 2:45 sharp. Go Saints!
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Senior Badminton Players listen up! Your season starts tonight! Seniors, Grades 11 and 12, will be meeting every week on Thursdays in the gym starting TODAY. See you there! Ask Coach Hewett or Coach Ransom if you have any questions.
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Today marks the last day of Random Acts of Kindness Week. The Equity Council celebrates today by spreading kindness with Jolly Rancher Lollipops! Come by the Foyer at Lunch and receive a lollipop or pick one up for a friend and write a special note for them to let them know they matter to you! Act of Kindness are contagious so let's see you participate in Random Acts of Kindness today!!
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There will be karaoke in the aud during lunch this Friday! Start working on your favourite songs to share with everyone!
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Reminder students going on AutoShow trip to Toronto, should be in the Auto Shop right now!





ANNOUNCEMENTS:   February 19, 2025 - Wednesday



The Equity Council will be meeting on Thursdays at Lunch in the Large Art Room. All students interested in creating a safe, inclusive and equitable school are more than welcome to join us at lunch! We will celebrate Equality by recognizing days of significance throughout the year. Bring your lunch and a friend! See you in the Large Art room on Thursdays at Lunch.
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Can all students attending the Auto Show on Thursday, please meet in the Autoshop for announcements.  That is all students going to the Auto Show on Thursday, you are to meet in the Autoshop at 8:10 am for announcements.
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Rehearsal for the dance team's Hip Hop routine will run in the Fitness Centre after school on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30. See Ms. Mitchell for more information!
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There will be an orchestra rehearsal for the musical Thursday after school in the music room.
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Attention Cappies Theatre Critics!

This is a reminder that our upcoming play, Trap, will be this Thursday at A.N. Myer! Please make sure to attend and support the show - and be ready to write your awesome reviews over the weekend!

If for any reason you’re unable to attend, please reach out to Ms. Bosgraaf by the end of the day today. Also, if you have any questions about your critiques, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. B in room 321 today! Jazz hands!
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Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Volleyball team on their win yesterday against DSBN Academy. Collegiate will advance to the semi finals on Thursday! Go Saints! Reminder to the girls volleyball team we will have a practice today in the main gym after school.




ANNOUNCEMENTS:   February 18, 2025 - Tuesday



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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Today, Niagara Region Public Health is holding a vaccination clinic here at Collegiate. Students are encouraged to attend the clinic at our school if they received an Immunization Reminder Notice or Order for Suspension from Public Health.

Students should bring their immunization record (yellow card) on clinic day if they have one, wear a loose-fitting t-shirt and eat breakfast or a snack before the clinic.
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Students, are you looking for volunteer hours? Sign up with Grantham Optimist to get involved. Lots of different activities and events. See Ms. Banders for more details and for the registration QR code.

Also, for graduating students, if you have at least 6 grade 12 U/M or C courses and have been involved in Grantham Optimist as a player, coach or a volunteer, please see Guidance for scholarship details.
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A reminder that student voice will be meeting on Tuesdays, downstairs in the Student Voice office at lunch time.
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Do you enjoy books, movies, and music? Would you like to write reviews for the Public Library for volunteer hours? See Ms. Banders for details.
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Students, are you looking for volunteer hours? Sign up with Grantham Optimist to get involved. Lots of different activities and events. See Ms. Banders for more details and for the registration QR code.

Also, for graduating students, if you have at least 6 grade 12 U/M or C courses and have been involved in Grantham Optimist as a player, coach or a volunteer, please see Guidance for scholarship details.
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There will be an orchestra rehearsal for the musical Thursday after school in the music room.
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Rehearsal for the dance team's Hip Hop routine will run in the fitness centre after school on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30. See Ms. Mitchell for more information!
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Novice and Junior Badminton players listen up! Badminton officially begins today! See you in the big gym at 2:30. This practice is for Novice and Junior ONLY. Senior players, we will see you Thursday after school!
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Any student interested in participating in a chess tournament at Laura Secord High School, please see Mr. Wilson today for more details.
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Can all students attending the Auto Show on Thursday, please meet in the Autoshop for announcements.  That is all students going to the Auto Show on Thursday, you are to meet on Thursday in the Autoshop at 8:10 am for announcements.
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Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Volleyball team on their amazing performance at their tournament last Wednesday in Welland! The girls fought hard, ending the day with a 3 win 3 loss record. The girls represented Collegiate well demonstrating grit, spirit, and growth. Way to go girls! Next stop: Quarter finals. Wish our girls luck, or come out to show your support, as they travel to DSBN Academy today for their first playoff game. Good luck girls!

And a reminder to the girls, we will practice today at lunch in the small gym. See you there!