St. Catharines Collegiate - Morning Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 8, 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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Boozhoo, Bonjour, Hola, Kon'nichiwa, mrhban (pronounce marhaben), salam, habari Saints! We are excited to announce that Multicultural week is starting next week – Monday, May 11th through to the 15th. We have lots of activities planned throughout the week, Monday we are starting with door decorating in period 1 classes, Tuesday wear your cultural attire and celebrate the Around the World Tour in the library and with dancing in the small gym. Wednesday is our Saints Cup, Thursday we have a language workshop in 107, and we end the week on Friday with Karaoke! We can’t wait to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our school community. Any questions, please see Mrs. Bryce.
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Attention Senior Students: Join your peers at the Lanterns of Tomorrow Prom as you celebrate your accomplishments and friendships you have created as a Collegiate Saint.

Tickets are $25 per person and are being sold from April 22^nd to May 22^nd.
Tickets will only be sold on sale on School Cash Online; if this is an issue please see Mrs. Koster. School Cash Online can be found on our school website. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koster.
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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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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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The Birchway Book Riot is back. Do you need volunteer hours? Do you have transportation to get to Niagara Falls? See Ms. Banders for more details or 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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Attention staff and students. The turf field is closed today. If you are a Collegiate student or a student in any program in the building you are not permitted on the turf field today. Teachers please be respectful of all the signage and communication that has been sent and don’t bring your classes out to the field today. All doors to the back field need to remain closed at all times today. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Track and Field:

Congratulations to the Saints Track and Field team who competed in the Lakeshore Catholic Ridin' Turbo Swamp Meet, at the Niagara Olympic Club yesterday.

Please join the coaches in giving a special shout out to these student athletes for their stand out performances:

Ziyah Gayle who got bronze in her shot put event with a throw of 3.92 metres

Amairah Gayle who tied her own personal best for the gold medal in the high jump event soaring 1.7 metres,

and to

Divine Wisdom who broke records in his shot put event, earning a gold medal with a throw of 13.02 metres

Well done, Saints!!!!!
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A huge congratulations goes out to recognize our school’s Mock Trial team for their outstanding work and dedication at this year’s Mock Trial competition. Over the past several weeks, students spent countless hours preparing legal arguments, examining evidence, practicing witness examinations, and developing courtroom presentations in front of real judges.

The team proudly represented our school with professionalism, confidence, and teamwork throughout the event.

Please join us in congratulating all members of the Mock Trial team:

Annie Casey, Isabella Rajumakar, Asly Diaz, Fardin Amiri, Rayna Bristow, Anastasiia Saschenko, Dylan Gray, Ayesha Noore and Sophia MCColl for their hard work and for representing our school so well.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 7, 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 nurse will be here today. Please stop by her office if you would like to see her.
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A great big congratulations to Val Robles and Choice Hill who have been chosen to represent Collegiate in the Girls Volleyball All-Star game today! The game will start at 6:00 pm at Lakeshore Catholic school. If you can't make it to Lakeshore on Thursday, the game will also be lived streamed. See Coach Laura for the link or QR code.
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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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Attention Senior Students: Join your peers at the Lanterns of Tomorrow Prom as you celebrate your accomplishments and friendships you have created as a Collegiate Saint.

Tickets are $25 per person and will be sold from April 22^nd to May 22^nd.
Tickets will only be sold on sale on School Cash Online; if this is an issue, please see Mrs. Koster. School Cash Online can be found on our school website. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koster.
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Good luck to our Ultimate Frisbee team at their tournament today and to our Track & Field team who are competing at the Niagara Olympic Center today!
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Cappies nominations are in! Collegiate's original musical "Standing In The After" has received nominations in the following categories:

Best Orchestra
Creativity (Kristopher, Mars and Mateo)
Featured Actor in a Female Role Musical - Aly Ford
Vocalist in a Male Role - Mateo Ramoso
Supporting Actor in a Female Role Musical - Kimberlee Borrelli
Supporting Actor in a Male Role Musical - Mars Agner
Lead Actor in a Male Role Musical - Kristopher Otis-Hayward
Best Song - "The Original Song"
Best Musical - Standing in the After

Cappies awards will be handed out at the Gala on May 19th. If you missed out on seeing this incredible production, the final performance of Standing in the After will take place tonight at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is free. Come on out and celebrate all the accomplishments of this talented cast and crew.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 6, 2025 - Wednesday

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Attention students, please inform your families that St. Catharines Collegiate will have a Farmers Market booth in St. Catharines tomorrow, Thursday, May 7 and next Thursday, May 14 from 9 am to 1 pm.

There will be a variety of bake goods, and woodworking and metal work gifts. Consider picking up a gift for Mother's Day or an early graduation gift.

Students on spare period 2 or 3 we encourage you to walk down, say hello. Consider picking up lunch while you are 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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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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Reminder to Senior Students: Join your peers at the Lanterns of Tomorrow Prom as you celebrate your accomplishments and friendships you have created as a Collegiate Saint.

Tickets are $25 per person and will be sold from April 22 to May 22. Tickets are only being sold on sale on School Cash Online; if this is an issue please see Mrs. Koster. School Cash Online can be found on our school website.

If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koster.

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St. Catharines Collegiate is going to the Farmers Market.

Attention students, please inform your families that St. Catharines Collegiate will have a Farmers Market booth in St. Catharines on Thursday, May 7 and May 14 from 9 am to 1 pm.

There will be a variety of bake goods, and woodworking and metal work gifts. Consider picking up a gift for Mother's Day or an early graduation gift.

Students on spare period 2 or 3 we encourage you to walk down, say hello. Consider picking up lunch while you are there.

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A great big congratulations to Val Robles and Choice Hill who have been chosen to represent Collegiate in the Girls Volleyball All-Star game tomorrow. May 7th! The game will start at 6:00pm at Lakeshore Catholic school. If you can't make it to Lakeshore on Thursday, the game will also be lived streamed. See Coach Laura for the link or QR code.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 5, 2025 - Tuesday

Boozhoo, Bonjour, Hola, Kon'nichiwa, mrhban (pronounce marhaben), salam, habari Saints! We are excited to announce that Multicultural week is starting next week. Monday, May 11th through to the 15th. We have lots of activities planned throughout the week, Monday we are starting with door decorating in period 1 classes, Tuesday - wear your cultural attire and celebrate the Around the World Tour in the library with dancing in the small gym, Wednesday is our Saints Cup, Thursday we have a language workshop in 107, and we end the week on Friday with Karaoke! We can’t wait to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our school community. Any questions, please see Mrs. Bryce.
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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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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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A great big congratulations to Val Robles and Choice Hill who have been chosen to represent Collegiate in the Girls Volleyball All-Star game on May 7^th! The game will start at 6:00 pm at Lakeshore Catholic school. If you can't make it to Lakeshore on Thursday, the game will also be lived streamed. See Coach Laura for the link or QR code.
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Our Varsity Boys Soccer team traveled to Eastdale yesterday for the Eagles 7-v-7 Tournament and put on an incredible showing throughout the day. The team won 3 out of 4 group stage matches before losing in a hard-fought championship match. With 38 total goals scored and only 13 goals against, our team continued to demonstrate they are an emerging power in the high school soccer landscape. Way to go Saints!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 4, 2025 - Monday

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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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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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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