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Feb 28, 2025
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38th Annual SPHS Fashion Show – Shamrocks & Shenanigans

The St. Paul’s High School Class of 2025 is proud to present Shamrocks & Shenanigans, the 38th Annual Fashion Show on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Victoria Inn & Conference Centre, in support of the Magis Fund.

If you wish to join a table of parents from your son’s class, just add his grad year to the “Special Requests” section of the ticket registration.  We have room at tables with all grad classes!

Tickets are available here until March 11th  Checkout - St Paul's High School

Sponsorships are available here  Sponsor Checkout - St Paul's High School

Contact Kerri J. Moore, Head of Advancement at kjmoore@stpauls.mb.ca or 204-831-2325 for more information about sponsorship opportunities and prize donations.

Alumni Speaker Series featuring Chief Justice Glenn Joyal '78

Invitation for Parents & Students

The Alumni Association is excited to present the Alumni Speaker Series on Thursday, March 6, 2025, featuring special guest Chief Justice Glenn Joyal ’78.

Hosted by Mr. Stacy Dainard ’88, this engaging evening will offer insights into Joyal’s distinguished career and his journey as a St. Paul’s alumnus. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through professional development and community building.

Presented by Coughlin Insurance Brokers.

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Alumni and Friends Hall

Coming Soon: 2025–2026 Registration

The registration process for the 2025–2026 school year will be completed before Spring Break. Detailed information will be emailed to all families of students in grades 9–11 by March 14.

The email will include:

  • Tuition details for 2025–2026
  • Instructions for completing the online registration form
  • A link to the payment form, which must be completed electronically
  • Information on the bursary application process

Both the Online Registration Form AND Payment Form are required to confirm your son’s place at St. Paul’s next year.

Meeting the deadlines is especially important as we are also in the admissions process and have a significant number of applicants for next school year.

 

Registration Opens - 9AM Monday, 3 March

On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, the St. Paul’s High School Student Council will be hosting our annual Winter Sports Day! Students will have the opportunity to choose one (1) out of fourteen (14) activity choices to participate in, as well as activities in the MultiPlex in the afternoon. View further details about each morning activity by clicking the button below.

The day will begin with attendance at 9:00 am for all students. From there, students will participate in activities outside of the school, returning for the ‘St. Paul’s Olympics’ event in the afternoon. Except for those whose activity station is at the school, all students will depart the school after 9:00 am and will be bussed to the activity they have chosen. All students will return to the school at approximately 12:00 pm for lunch. Lunch will take place between 12:00–1:15 pm. All students will then participate in the ‘St. Paul’s Olympics’ in the MultiPlex until ~2:45–3:00 pm, after which they will be dismissed. 

Attendance is mandatory as this is an all-school event. If a student fails to register for one of the activities by the end of the day on Monday, March, 10th, that student will be assigned all-day (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) study hall. Students attending study hall will not be permitted to participate in the Olympics’ events in the afternoon.

A link for the Permission Click form will be emailed on Monday, March 3rd at 9:00 am. This is when registration opens. This link will allow you to register your son(s) online for his chosen morning activity, grant permission for him to participate in Winter Sports Day, as well as sign a waiver/acknowledgement of risk form on his behalf. Fees collected on Permission Click include the activity fee, bus fee, and processing fee. All payments will be made through Permission Click. The deadline to sign up is Monday, March 10th.

All events will be filled on a first come, first served basis. A spot for your son’s activity will not be guaranteed until a Permission Click form is completed. This includes any activity that requests students to enter as teams (hockey and basketball). All members of the team must be registered in order for that team to be made. If students choose to register without a team they will be placed with other students to create one. Students should bring their team roster to Ms. Rellinger in Room 127 ASAP once a Permission Click form has been completed.

If there are any issues with Permission Click or questions about the day, please contact Ms. Keana Rellinger, Student Council Moderator, at krellinger@stpauls.mb.ca.

The 2024–2025 St. Paul’s High School Student Council

Fr. Crouch, S.J. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfasts

Our annual "Shrove Tuesday" pancake breakfast will be split over two days.

Monday, 3 March

  • 8:30 am: Grade 9 & 10 Pancake Breakfast
  • Grade 11/12 students have a late start unless in recovery learning
  • Period 1 classes begin for all students at 9:30 am
  • Schedule III in effect

​​Tuesday, 4 March

  • 8:30 am: Grade 11 & 12 Pancake Breakfast
  • Grade 9/10 students have a late start unless in recovery learning
  • Period 1 classes begin for all students at 9:30 am
  • Schedule III in effect

Wednesday, 5 March: Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Schedule V is in effect to accommodate an all school liturgy celebrating Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.

Dress Code V is in effect. As a reminder, Dress Code V is Regular Dress Code with the additional requirement of a standard necktie or bowtie

All students are expected to attend. Students should report to their core group locations at 8:25 am and wait to be called to the MultiPlex. Parents are welcome.

Thursday, 6 March: All School Assembly

Details

  • The assembly is compulsory for all students.
  • Schedule III is in effect. 
  • Students should report to their core group stations at 8:25 am.

Friday, 7 March: All School Assembly

Details

  • The assembly is compulsory for all students.
  • Schedule III is in effect. 
  • Students should report to their core group stations at 8:25 am.

March 7 – Benefit Bash Concert – Supporting Thrive!

Join us on March 7 for the Benefit Bash concert, an exciting night of student performances in support of Thrive Community Support Circle. The event will showcase a variety of talented student performers, all coming together to raise funds for this incredible organization that helps families and individuals in need.
 
This concert is part of Mission Week #2 and is being hosted by the Maroon and White Society. Tickets are just $5 and are available for purchase online through the Cru Shoppe.
 
All proceeds will go directly to Thrive, helping them continue their important work. Come out for a night of music, community, and giving back!

From the Parent Guild

Parent Guild – Secretary – Join us!

Are you looking for a way to be engaged with the Parent Guild why not join the Guild as the Secretary? The position requires your attendance at the Parent Guild meetings and at the Executive meetings by keeping accurate and complete minutes and records. Jennifer will be moving into the Vice-President role next year but will provide all the information you need to support the Guild.

Please consider this important role in supporting the Parent Guild!

If you have any questions about the role, please email, parentguild@stpauls.mb.ca

Volunteers Needed

Interested in helping, flipping flapjacks? Why not join us for the annual Fr. Crouch SJ Pancake Breakfast will be taking place on Monday, March 3, and on Tuesday, March 4, 2025!

Please click HERE to sign up to volunteer at any of the upcoming events.

If you are interested or have questions, regarding any of the upcoming events, please contact Gillian Hauser at parentguild@stpauls.mb.ca

 

St. Paul's High School: Social Media

A Prayer for International Women's Day

Gracious and Loving God,

In the spirit of St. Ignatius, we thank You for the gift of women worldwide, celebrating their dignity, strength, and contributions. On this International Women's Day, help us see Your image in every woman and honor their worth. Bless mothers, daughters, sisters, and leaders with courage, strength, and joy. May they realize their potential and shape a world filled with justice and compassion.

Enlighten us to challenge structures that oppress women, inspired by Ignatian values of justice and peace. Through Mary's example, guide us to support women's rights and value their contributions, striving for a society where every woman is respected. May we all work together for a world that mirrors Your kingdom of love, justice, and peace.

Amen.

From the Counselling Department

Course Options for Next Year

Electives choices for next school year are due online for all students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 on March 7th.  Students will input their choices and will then receive a print copy of their selections for parents to show consent by signing. Signed forms are due to the front desk by March 20th.

If students have lost their planning form (including the link to register), electronic copies have also been posted in the students' Teams accounts.

Videos for Parents: Next Year’s Courses

Parents can watch the following videos if they are interested in helping their son select his elective courses for next year:

UBC Visits Winnipeg

Students who missed UBC’s visit to St. Paul’s but would still like personalized information can attend UBC’s in-person “All About UBC” event in Winnipeg on Saturday, March 8th. This is being hosted at the Delta Hotel (350 St. Mary Avenue) at 2:00 pm. It will feature UBC Advisors and a current UBC student to answer questions.  Students can register at you.ubc.ca/events

Scholarship For Grade 11 Students

The Horatio Alger Scholarship awards $10,000–$25,000 to grade 11 students who have a family income of $65,000 or less, are involved in extra-curricular or community service, show integrity in overcoming adversity, and have a 70% average. Due March 31, 2025.

University Visits

Students in any grade who would like to speak with representatives from out-of-province universities, we have the following visits scheduled:

  • University of Calgary (March 10)
  • Mount Royal University (March 20)
  • King's College at Western (March 19)

The representatives will set up displays in the hallway outside of the library at lunch.

University of Manitoba's WAWATAY PROGRAM for Indigenous Students Interested in Science

Students must be of Canadian Indigenous Ancestry (Status, Non-status, Inuit, or Metis) with a high school diploma to apply. Wawatay is a program that bridges Indigenous wisdom and Western science to empower students, to cultivate a thriving community and propel students towards extraordinary achievements in science. The program offers academic and personal supports tailored to individual students’ needs. These supports include advisor meetings, access to tutors, cultural and professional development workshops, group activities and spiritual care.

Students will participate in a mandatory four-week summer orientation (July 8 to August 2, 2024). Orientation is designed to help students obtain the necessary information and skills to facilitate entry into University 1. The application deadline is Monday April 1st, 2025.

Link to Application and Reference Form

Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying: An Educational Session at St. Ignatius Parish

St. Ignatius Parish invites the community to an educational session on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) on March 1st from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the church.

The session will feature Professor Mary J. Shariff, a Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba and Director of the Master of Human Rights Program, who will provide an in-depth presentation on the legal aspects of MAiD. Following the presentation, Katarina Lee-Ameduri, Director of Ethics for the Réseau Compassion Network and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba, will facilitate an ethics case discussion.

This event offers an opportunity to explore the complexities surrounding MAiD from both legal and ethical perspectives. All are welcome to attend.

Click HERE for more information.