St. Catharines Collegiate - Morning Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 13, 2025 - Wednesday

Good morning Saints! Welcome to Day 3 of Multicultural week. It was so wonderful to see our hallways filled with proud cultural attire yesterday. We look forward to seeing you all this afternoon for the Saints Cup!. Remember, you are to go to your period 3 class after lunch
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Attention students, please inform your families that St. Catharines Collegiate will have a Farmers Market booth in St. Catharines tomorrow 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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It's that time of the year to celebrate Saint Athletics! Our athletic banquet will be happening after school this year on Tuesday, June 2nd. Your coaches will be sending a google form to your student email address to RSVP for the event. Please make sure you do this by May 23rd. This event is open to all students are participated in athletics this year at Collegiate and the coaches.
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Attention all Ultimate Frisbee players - there will be a mandatory practice tonight after school on the back field. See you all there!

We also have some great news! Congratulations Collegiate Ultimate athletes on a fantastic day at the tournament on Monday. it was a competitive day but you pulled off two great victories against Thorold and Laura Secord. Saints, please congratulate the Ultimate team as they will be heading to SOSSA on May 19th! Congrats!!!
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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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If you helped with Prom Project Friday, May 8th bringing items up from the basement and bringing them to the large gym, please see the Guidance Office AT LUNCH and sign your name on the clipboard to receive your Community Service Hours. They will be entered into Hour Republic for you by Miss Banders.
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Congratulations to the cast and crew of Nothing Left Undead on a fantastic opening night performance. Shows continue tonight and tomorrow night at 7pm in the auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors. $10 for adults and can be purchased at the door. A reminder to the cast and crew that you will not have access to the auditorium or dressing room until your call time at 5pm.
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Get ready Saints! Today is the Saints Cup during Periods 3 and 4! Students will be competing alongside their Period 3 classmates for the full event, for the chance to be awarded the Saints Cup!

Before the event begins, there will be a free BBQ lunch for all students today. After lunch, all students are required to report to their Period 3 class for attendance. Please do not go directly to the football field.

There will be lots of exciting activities throughout the afternoon, including tug-of-war, relay races, wet sponge races, cornhole, carnival games, face painting and henna, a photobooth, and much more. The day will wrap up with a final soccer match between the top two teams to determine who will take home the Saints Cup!

A few reminders:

* Stay with your team throughout the event
* Bring your own water bottle
* Dress appropriately for the weather
* Most importantly — have fun and show your school spirit!

Good luck to all teams, and may the best Saints win!

Remember - all students are required to report to their Period 3 class for attendance before the Saints Cup begins.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 12, 2025 - Tuesday

Good morning Saints! Welcome to Day 2 of Multicultural week! Today, we have our “Around the world Tour” in the Library during period 4, and dancing and a photobooth in the small GYM. Teachers, please check your email for details.
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Congratulations Collegiate Ultimate athletes on a fantastic day yesterday! It was a competitive day but you pulled off two great victories against Thorold and Laura Secord. Saints, please congratulate the ultimate team as they will be heading to SOSSA on May 19th! Congrats!!!
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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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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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This announcement is for grade nine students attending Ms. Balt's numeracy help at lunch. Reminder that this week's numeracy help is TODAY at lunch in the classroom, not Wednesday. Again, Lunchtime numeracy with Ms. Balt is TODAY this week, not Wednesday. See you there!
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Help Us Build the "Lanterns of Tomorrow" for Prom.

Hey everyone! As we get closer to the big night, we need your creative energy to make this year’s Prom truly unforgettable. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us build some of the props. Volunteers can be students and/or staff.

We are meeting on Wednesday, May 27^th from 2:15 pm – 4:00 pm in the Maker Space room.

Why Volunteer? Not only do you get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the decor, but you can also collaborate in the fun of event decorating.

Ready to light the way? Please sign up in Mrs. Kosters Classroom (220) by Friday, May 22^nd or send her an email. Let’s make Prom a night to remember.
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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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If you helped with Prom Project on Friday, May 8th bringing items up from the basement and taking them to the large gym, please see the Guidance Office AT LUNCH and sign your name on the clipboard to receive your Community Service Hours. They will be entered into Hour Republic for you by Miss Banders.
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St. Catharines Collegiate presents ‘Nothing Left Undead’ tonight, tomorrow night and Thursday in the auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $5 for students and seniors. $10 for adults. Come prepared to be entertained!
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Get ready Saints because the Saints Cup is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13^th, during Periods 3 and 4! Students will be competing alongside their Period 3 classmates for the full event, for the chance to be awarded the Saints Cup!

Before the event begins, there will be a free BBQ lunch for all students. After lunch, all students are required to report to their Period 3 class for attendance. Please do not go directly to the football field. Please go to your period 3 class.

A few reminders:

* Stay with your team throughout the event
* Bring your own water bottle
* Dress appropriately for the weather
* If you have a spare or Co-op during Periods 3 and.or 4, and would like to participate, you must sign up in Guidance by the end of the day.
* Most importantly — have fun and show your school spirit!

Good luck to all teams, and may the best Saints win!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 11, 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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Hello Saints! Welcome to Multicultural week! We are so proud to highlight and celebrate the beautiful diversity of our school, not just this week, but always. This week, each day, we will have foods from around the world available for purchase in the cafeteria. We are also kicking off the week by door decorating in period 1 classes. Don’t forget to wear your cultural attire tomorrow! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bryce

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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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The nurse is here today. Please stop by her office anytime after 10:15 am 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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There will be a very short meeting for members of the D&D Club today at the start of lunch in room 310. If you are unable to attend, check the Google Classroom for announcements.
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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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Good morning, Saints! Get ready because the Saints Cup is happening this Wednesday, May 13th, during Periods 3 and 4! Students will be competing alongside their Period 3 classmates for the full event, for the chance to be awarded the Saints Cup!

A few reminders:

* Stay with your team throughout the event.
* Bring your own water bottle
* Dress appropriately for the weather
* If you have a spare or Co-op during Periods 3 and.or 4, and would like to participate, you must sign up in Guidance by the end of the day today.
* Most importantly — have fun and show your school spirit!

Good luck to all teams, and may the best Saints win!