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Apr 11, 2025
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Wednesday, 16 April: Penitential Service

​All students will participate in a penitential service at 8:30 a.m.

Schedule V and Dress Code V are 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 a.m. and wait to be called to the MultiPlex. Parents are welcome.

Friday, 18 April: Good Friday

No classes. School closed.

Environmental Action Committee (EAC) Clothing Drive - April 22, 2025

Hello St. Paul's community!

On behalf of the Environmental Action Committee, we encourage students to donate gently used clothing or textile recycling in support of Diabetes Canada on April 22, 2025, Earth Day. Any SPHS clothing will go towards the school’s Nearly New program. Please have your sons bring their clothing to the Cass Gym link from 8:00–8:30 a.m. We hope to promote reuse and sustainability. Thanks for supporting this cause! 

Also, if your sons are interested in bettering the community and supporting environmentalism, the EAC is always welcome to new members! 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will occur on:

  • Thursday, 24 April, 3:30–7:30 pm
  • Friday, 25 April, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The online system for booking conferences is open now and will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 23 April. All conferences are booked through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Grade 11: Religion Field Trip

Attention all Grade 11 parents: each year, we require all Grade 11 students (both semesters) to attend a field trip to various houses of worship. This year, the event takes place Tuesday, April 29th. We thank you for completing the Permission Click form via the link below by Thursday, April 24th. Please note there is a modest fee to help defray some of the costs of the event. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

From the Counselling Department

Scholarship News

Congratulations to Eric Wardrop '25 for receiving an Honor Citation from the Loran Foundation. Out of over 6,000 applicants, Eric was selected based on evidence of character, service, and leadership potential.

Congratulations to grade twelve student and student-council president Mark Nashed, winner of the $16,000 BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship.

St. Paul’s Scholarship Applications: Due Tuesday, April 15th by Noon

The Duncan Norrie Scholarship and the Acheson Cadieux Memorial Scholarship are awarded annually to a graduating St. Paul’s student.  The scholarships have been advertised to all graduating students and information can be found in their Teams accounts.

Application should be dropped off to Ms Brito in the President’s office.

University of Manitoba: Preparing for University Session

Grade 12 students attending the University of Manitoba in the Fall may consider attending the following in-person session: Preparing for University session.  

This session is intended to teach you everything you need to know ahead of starting classes in the Fall. Attend presentations, campus tours, and connect with representatives from your program and across the UM community.

Sunday, May 4th, 1:00–4:00 pm, UMSU Centre- Fort Garry Campus

Use the link above to register.

There is also an online option on Tuesday, May 13th from 3:00–8:00 p.m. Registration coming soon.

University of Manitoba: New Student Checklist

The University of Manitoba has a helpful checklist organized by month from May–September for new students to stay on-top of registration and upcoming information sessions. The list has links to information on events such as “Get Ready to Register” and “Career Planning Seminar” as well as practical links such as how to create your timetable, how to submit AP marks, where to find your textbook list, how to apply for parking and much more.

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

MADD Presentation – All Grades

A speaker from Mothers Against Drunk Driving presented to all students on Thursday, April 10th on the dangers of driving while impaired by any substance. The boys learned that 84% of all fatalities in alcohol related accidents are males, making this a salient issue for our population. If you would like information to continue this conversation with your son, MADD has an excellent website.

From the Parent Guild

Bake Sale – Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – BAKING NEEDED!

Please consider bringing a baked goods!

  • The next bake sale will take place on Tuesday, April 15, and will be for those students in Grade 9.
  • Please bring donated baked goods to the front office, and Ms. Kate Brito will receive them.
  • Items are sold for 50 cents each or three for $1.00, with some of the larger items priced at $1.00 each.

Nearly New Sale – Thursday, April 24, 2025

Time: 3:30–7:00 p.m.

Location: Hallway across from the Aulneau Room

Bring Cash and your reusable bag!

While you’re at the school for parent-teacher conferences on April 24, plan to stop by the Nearly New shop and pick up some extra uniform clothing for your student!

  • All monies raised from the Nearly New sale and contest will support the Christmas hamper fund.
  • Stop and Shop, all proceeds, support our Christmas Hamper Fund.
  • Cash or Cheque encouraged
  • Items priced $5–$20

Suits, Blazers, Dress Pants, Dress Shirts, School Dress Code Polo Shirts, School Sweatshirts & T-shirts, Shoes, Belts & Ties.

Donated clothing items are still being collected until Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Items for the Nearly New sale need to be cleaned and labeled Nearly New and dropped off at the Front Office. Please consider donating your son’s outgrown dresswear and school polos and sweatshirts!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nelia Borges-Bahl, Nearly New Shoppe, Volunteer Coordinator at Neliaborges66@gmail.com

Parent Volunteers Needed

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

Join Us for the Annual St. Paul’s High School Parent Retreat – April 29, 2025

St. Paul’s High School invites all parents of current students to our annual Parent Retreat, an evening dedicated to reflection, connection, and spiritual growth.  

This year’s retreat, themed “Ignatian Spirituality,” will provide an opportunity to explore the spiritual foundations of St. Paul’s in a welcoming and engaging atmosphere.  

Date, Time & Details  

  • Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025  
  • Time: 6:00–9:00 PM  
  • Location: Alumni & Friends Hall  
  • Includes: Hot meal, prayer time, presentations, student-witness talks, table discussions, and a large group discussion  
  • Cost: $15 per adult (financial assistance available)  

How to Register  

  • Step 1: Register HERE  
  • Step 2: Purchase your ticket via the online Cru Shoppe (link provided after registration)  

Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 24, at 1:00 PM  

Parents who attend often leave feeling more connected to the spiritual mission of St. Paul’s and the wider school community. We look forward to welcoming you for this meaningful experience!  

For any questions, contact:  

Ray Comeault  

Director of Mission and Ignatian Identity  

rcomeault@stpauls.mb.ca | (204) 831-2302

2025 Crusader Football Tryouts

On April 9th at lunch an information meeting was held for students in grades 9–10–11 who are interested in learning more about Crusader Football tryouts. If your son missed the meeting or is still in need of information, please have your son contact Mr. Dainard via Teams.

Varsity Camp

May 8, 9, 10. This camp is open to any 2025–26 St. Paul’s student who will be in grade 11 or 12*. (*2025–26 grade 10 students who wish to try-out for Varsity football should contact Mr. Dainard).

Junior Varsity Camp

May 22, 23, 23. This camp is open to any 2025–26 St. Paul’s student who will be in grade 9 or 10.

Again, if your son has any questions, please have him contact Mr. Dainard via Teams.

Attention: Current Grade 11 Parents

This is your first opportunity to order Grad 2026 apparel for your son who will be graduating next year.
The Link is now open and will be available until Tuesday, April 22nd. These orders are all custom orders so unfortunately no returns or exchanges are possible.

Please use the following link to order and your shipping will be free if you request free centralized shipping and I will notify you as soon as your order arrives at the school.

Please expect orders to take approximately 4–6 weeks to arrive after the ordering deadline and you may contact Kim Mathew at kmathew@stpauls.mb.ca with any questions or concerns. Thank you.

Attention: Parents and Teachers

We have some beautiful "Women for Others" Crewneck sweatshirts (both cropped and non-cropped styles) as well as "Men for Others" that we will offering as an online order. Please use the following link to order and as these are a custom item, they are unavailable for purchase in the Cru Shoppe and no returns or exchanges are possible. Online ordering is currently available and it will close on Tuesday, April 22nd.Thank and please contact Kim Mathew at kmathew@stpauls.mb.ca if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.