ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 6, 2026 - 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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As we head into the last couple of days of Treaty Recognition Week, we offer you another example of an important treaty between the Haudensaunee people and the British Crown.
The Haldimand Proclamation of 1784 is a treaty document that promised the Haudenosaunee from Six Nations of the Grand River a large tract of land along both sides of the Grand River, extending six miles on each side from its mouth to its source. This land was promised in recognition of the Haudenosaunee alliance with the British during the American Revolution and the loss of their original homelands.
The Proclamation stated that the Six Nations and their descendants were to enjoy this land “forever.” However, much of this land was eventually lost or taken out of their control. The People of Six Nations continue to pursue justice for the lands and rights promised to them.
In 2020, Six Nations was forced to defend a tract of land from development. After a year of negotiations, the developer cancelled the project. This was a meaningful success for the land defenders, although it was not a court victory or a final resolution of the land dispute.
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Science help will be running in 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 our staff would be happy to help.
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On behalf of Student Voice, we have something FUN coming your way!
Next Friday, November 13th, get ready to switch things up because it's FREAKY FRIDAY!
We're inviting all staff and students to participate in an exciting outfit swap!
Here's the twist: Staff dress like students! Students dress like staff!
It's your chance to trade your usual look for something completely different! Start planning your outfit, get creative, and get ready to have some fun.
And that's not all! Student Voice will also be hosting henna and face painting during lunch in the front foyer!
Let's show our Saints spirit and make this a Friday to remember! Happy Friday, Saints!
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Hello students, do you want to show inclusivity? Do you want to find a group of people who’ll accept you? Do you like doing crafts or just finding people to talk to?
If so, we have a new club called "Brave Space," where you can plan days of significance and be a part of events for equity and inclusion, while also talking with other students, and creating artwork of all types and or bring your own to share with others.
We will be meeting on Thursdays in the large art room. For more information, ask Mrs. Bryce, Ms. McAllister, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Randall or Ms. Banders. Hope to see you there!
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Jacqui, your school nurse, is here today. Stop by for confidential support with any health concern, including sleep, healthy eating, stress management, or connecting with health services in the community. No appointment needed. Just text or drop in and see her in her office on the first floor near the elevator.
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Muslim Student Association meeting on November 16, lunchtime in room 215. All are welcome!
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Ever spent some time watching boats go by through the Welland Canal? Interested in exploring a career in the marine sector? Then check out the Marine Job Fair happening on November 18 at the Vale Centre in Port Colborne. Check out the flyer posted outside of Guidance on the bulletin board.\
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Attention senior students... Be sure to check out the email that was sent earlier this week from Guidance about college and university Open Houses. This Saturday, Niagara College and the University of Niagara Falls Canada are hosting their Open Houses. Please plan to check them out!
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Any students that have not returned their verification form that was given out by homeroom teachers, these forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the office asap.
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Attention all boys interested in trying out for the senior boys’ basketball try-out. We will have a shoot around in the gym on Tuesday at lunch. Anyone hoping to make the team this year should attend.
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Remembrance Day is on Wednesday, November 11th. This is a day to remember the people who have died fighting to protect our Country. Please wear a poppy in their honour. We have poppies available BY DONATION in the main office.
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Not only is this weekend the end of Treaty Recognition Week, but there are two more important days occurring.
Tomorrow, Saturday the 7th, is International Inuit Day. The Inuit people reside throughout Nunavut, Nunavik in Quebec, Nunatsiavut in Labrador, and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories. Communities, schools, and cultural institution will mark tomorrow with educational activities, language sharing, arts, and events honouring Inuit Quajimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge.)
On Sunday, November 8th, Canadians pay tribute to the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who have served Canada on Indigenous Veterans Day. Indigenous Veterans have served in times of war and peace for more than 200 years. They have contributed greatly to their country, often without the recognition they deserve. Please take a moment this weekend to reflect on the service and sacrifice of Indigenous peoples.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 5, 2026 - Thursday
Today, we’re exploring the Between the Lakes Treaty. St. Catharines has a long Indigenous history, with connections to the Attiwonderonk, Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. This agreement was between the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the British Crown.
In 1784, Loyalists were arriving after the American Revolutionary War. They had supported Britain, and many had lost their homes or property – Loyalists included Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The British government wanted land for them to settle, but that land was already home to the Mississaugas. Representatives of the Crown negotiated with Mississauga leaders.
According to the First Nation’s history, the agreement involved approximately 3 million acres, including present-day St. Catharines, in exchange for trade goods valued at about 1,180 British pounds. Part of the land was granted to Six Nations allies along the Grand River. The rest was intended for other Loyalists.
The record describes participants as “Sachems and War Chiefs and Principal Women.” Sachems means chiefs or leaders. Principal women were respected women whose inclusion recognizes their participation in making the agreement.
8 years later, a survey revealed that a boundary line did not reach its intended river. A confirming agreement revised the boundaries on December 7, 1792, at Navy Hall in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is known as Treaty Number 3.
The Mississaugas of the Credit explain that treaties established ongoing relationships. As we explore belonging, learning this history helps us understand our home and recognize the Indigenous peoples whose connections to this land continue.
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Science and Math help will be running in 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 our staff would be happy to help.
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Attention, Saints! Intramural 3-on-3 basketball games are happening today at lunch. Check the schedule on the athletic board and make sure your team is there on time for your games. Be ready for tip-off!
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Ever spent some time watching boats go by through the Welland Canal? Interested in exploring a career in the marine sector? Then check out the Marine Job Fair happening on November 18 at the Vale Centre in Port Colborne. Check out the flyer posted outside of Guidance on the bulletin board.
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Hello students, do you want to show inclusivity? Do you want to find a group of people who’ll accept you? Do you like doing crafts or just finding people to talk to?
If so, we have a new club called "Brave Space," where you can plan days of significance and be a part of events for equity and inclusion, while also talking with other students, and creating artwork of all types and or bring your own to share with others.
We will be meeting on Thursdays in the large art room. For more information, ask Mrs. Bryce, Ms. McAllister, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Randall or Ms. Banders. Hope to see you there!|
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Muslim Student Association meeting on November 16, lunchtime in room 215. All are welcome!
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Attention senior students...Be sure to check out the email that was sent earlier this week from Guidance about college and university Open Houses. This Saturday, Niagara College and the University of Niagara Falls Canada are hosting their Open Houses. Please plan to check them out!
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Any students that have not returned their verification form that was given out by homeroom teachers, these forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the office asap.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 4, 2026 - Wednesday
Treaty Recognition Week means that we need to continue learning about the history of the place in which we live, work and go to school.
Following the end of the Seven Years’ War, and during Pontiac’s War where the Odawa took control over 10 British Military Posts, the British Crown gave the Royal Proclamation of 1763 which in part protected all lands not ceded by or purchased from Indigenous Peoples from being occupied by the British without treaties.
Indigenous communities still had to accept the proclamation, so, in July and August 1764, Sir William Johnson and approximately 2,000 people, representing approximately 24 First Nations, met at Niagara to discuss an “alliance with the English.” The talks, along with 84 different wampum belts being exchanged, ultimately led to the First Nations communities accepting the Proclamation, mandating the non-interference of the Crown in Indigenous governance and lands as well as recognizing Indigenous sovereignty, which lay the groundwork for the important roles Indigenous alliances would play in future conflicts like the War of 1812.
This is The Treaty of Niagara and shows how treaties and agreement require mutual respect, clear boundaries, and formal consent from both sides.
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Hi Students! Ever spent some time watching boats go by through the Welland Canal? Interested in exploring a career in the marine sector? Then check out the Marine Job Fair happening on November 18 at the Vale Centre in Port Colborne. Check out the flyer posted outside of Guidance on the bulletin board.
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Science and Math help will be running in 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 are happy to help.
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Attention, Saints! Intramural 3-on-3 basketball games are happening today at lunch. Check the schedule on the athletic board and make sure your team is there on time for your games. Be ready for tip-off!
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Back by popular demand...Collegiate's very own INTERACT club is returning for another year. Please come and see Mrs. Tenhoeve in guidance for more information. Interact is a division of Rotary International. Join the club and earn community hours with initiatives in the school and the community as well. Interact will be meeting today at lunch in room 147.
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Do you want to show inclusivity? Do you want to find a group of people who’ll accept you? Do you like doing crafts or just finding people to talk to?
If so, we have a new club called "Brave Space," where you can plan days of significance and be a part of events for equity and inclusion, while also talking with other students, and creating artwork of all types and or bring your own to share with others.
We will be meeting on Thursdays in the large art room. For more information, ask Mrs. Bryce, Ms. McAllister, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Randall or Ms. Banders. Hope to see you there!
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There is Muslim Student Association meeting on November 16th at lunchtime in room 215. All are welcome!
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Attention girls interested in joining the Volleyball team: We will have a try out TODAY, after school at 2:30 in the main gym. All grades and skill level are welcome. If you have any questions, please see Coach Wilson or O'Neil. See you on the court!
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Any students that have not returned their verification form that was given out by homeroom teachers, these forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the office asap.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 3, 2026 - Tuesday
As we continue to honour Treaty Recognition Week and learn about the treaties that shape our lives today, it's important to recognize the Two Row Wampum Belt.
The Two Row Wampum Belt is a living treaty agreement between the Haudensaunee peoples and the Dutch, and later British settlers, who came to North America, specifically in the area of what is now called the Niagara region and New York state. This treaty states that both the Haudensaunee and the European settlers should be able to travel through life without trying to interfere with or control each other. This agreement reminds us that different peoples can share the same land while maintaining their own identities, traditions, and ways of life. Honouring this treaty today means that all of our relationships with Indigenous people should be based on respect, friendship and peace. Even though the treaty dates back to 1613, it is still our responsibility to take time to learn about the treaties that shape our community and consider how each of us can contribute to building relationships based on respect and reconciliation.
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Science and Math help will be running in 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 our staff would be happy to help.
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Hello students! Back by popular demand...Collegiate's very own INTERACT club is returning for another year. Please come and see Mrs. Tenhoeve in guidance for more information. Interact is a division of Rotary International. Join the club and earn community hours with initiatives in the school and the community as well. Interact meets on Wednesday's at lunch in room 147.
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Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Are you willing to shovel snow for seniors? Snow Buddies is now open for sign ups. You are guaranteed at least 10 hours if you complete the training. Please see Ms. Banders in Guidance for more information or to sign up.
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Hey Student Voice, just a reminder that we are meeting today during lunch in the student voice room! Bring your lunch and see you there! New members always welcome!
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Hi Students! Ever spent some time watching boats go by through the Welland Canal? Interested in exploring a career in the marine sector? Then check out the Marine Job Fair happening on November 18th at the Vale Centre in Port Colborne. Check out the flyer posted outside of Guidance on the bulletin board.
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Hello students, do you want to show inclusivity? Do you want to find a group of people who’ll accept you? Do you like doing crafts or just finding people to talk to?
If so, we have a new club called "Brave Space," where you can plan days of significance and be a part of events for equity and inclusion, while also talking with other students, and creating artwork of all types and or bring your own to share with others.
We will be meeting on Thursdays in the large art room - #129. For more information, ask Mrs. Bryce, Ms. McAllister, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Randall or Ms. Banders. Hope to see you there!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: November 2, 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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The Dish with One Spoon Wampum is a formal peace agreement between the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations) and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy that extends to all those who arrived in the area around the Great Lakes region and along the St. Lawrence River. Included in our Land Acknowledgement, it is represented by a single dish and spoon to remind us that we all share the same land and resources. Honouring this treaty means upholding our shared responsibility to take only what we need, keep the dish clean by protecting our environment, and ensure peace, respect, and abundance for future generations.
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Science and Math help will be running in 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 our staff would be happy to help.
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There will be a Black Student Alliance meeting in Mr. Hingley's room 311 at lunch all are welcome. See you there.
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Jacqui, your school nurse, will be here today. Stop by for confidential support with any health concern, including sleep, healthy eating, stress management, or connecting with health services in the community. No appointment needed. Just text or drop in and see her in her office on the first floor near the elevator.
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A reminder that math Club meets at lunch on Mondays in Room 212. Life is complicated. Simplify in room 212.
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Attention, Saints! Intramural 3-on-3 basketball games are happening today at lunch. Check the schedule on the athletic board and make sure your team is there on time for your games. Be ready for tip-off!