As we enter Holy Week and prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter, we pause to reflect on the profound mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. In our Catholic and Jesuit tradition, this is a sacred time of prayer, gratitude, and hope–a reminder that God’s love is stronger than death and that new life is always possible.
To all in our St. Paul’s community–we wish you peace during these holy days. May the hope and renewal of Easter bring blessings to your homes and hearts.
Congratulations to five of our students who recently competed at the Bison Regional Science Symposium and brought home an impressive array of awards. Their hard work, curiosity, and innovation were recognized with multiple medals and special distinctions. We are proud to share their accomplishments:
Solomon Khokhar (Grade 9)
Project: Antibiotic Disk Diffusion Assay
Award: Silver Medal
Jainesh Sasikumar (Grade 10)
Project: Biofilm Development in E. coli K12: A Study of LB and Glucose Environments
Award: Gold Medal
Ahnav Valluru (Grade 10)
Project: Distracted Driver Detection using AI Deep Learning
Awards: Gold Medal + Best Project in Category: Curiosity and Ingenuity
Ahnav was also featured in the Winnipeg Free Press this week for his innovative project.
Vikson Arora (Grade 9)
Project: Bioengineered Wound Healing: Can We Speed Up Recovery?
Awards: Gold Medal + Shad Medal Winner + $750 Grant
Joseph Mutter (Grade 9)
Project: Using Gel Electrophoresis to Compare Methods of DNA Extraction
Awards: Gold Medal + Best Project in Category: Disease and Illness + Excellence Awards for both Grades 9–10 and 9–12 + Shad Award of $750
Joseph has also been selected as a finalist to represent Manitoba at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in June, to be held in Fredericton, New Brunswick!
We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Euan Burton, Biology teacher and Moderator of the St. Paul’s Research Society, for his guidance, leadership, and generous mentorship of our students as they developed their projects.
Please join us in celebrating these young scientists and their outstanding achievements!
Tickets for these two episodes can only be purchased online; please click on preferred links below. (St. Paul’s students are entitled to one free non-transferable ticket. They simply scan the QR code from the hallway monitors to request their free ticket.)
We look forward to putting on this production for you!
The Grad Committee is busy preparing for the Class of 2025’s upcoming celebration, including the Grad Dinner and Safe Grad event on Friday, June 20. One highlight of the evening will be a “Casino Royale” raffle, and families are invited to support the fun by contributing to the prize table. Please see the letter linked below for full details on how you can help make the night extra special for our graduates.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
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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!
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.
Early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences. Schedule II is in effect.
Parent-teacher conferences. No classes.
Parent-teacher conferences will occur on:
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.
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.
Manitoba High School Pitch Workshop: June 3
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship invites interested Manitoba high school students to participate in a fast-paced day of activities to master the art of pitching – whether it’s for a class project, job interview, or a business idea. Students must apply by May 14 to participate, a short write-up focused on entrepreneurship is required as part of the application.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. offers three annual bursaries valued at $6,000 each for Canadian high school students. The awards are renewable in the second, third and fourth years of a student’s first degree program at the University of Manitoba. The application for this bursary is available through the Aurora Student Portal and will close July 15.
Asper Foundation Entrance Bursaries
The Asper Foundation offers renewable bursaries at $1,000 each for high school students who are enrolled full-time in their first year of study in University 1 or any faculty, college or school at UM. The application for this bursary is available through the Aurora Student Portal and will close July 15.
Premier's Healthy Living Scholarship for Youth
The Premier's Healthy Living Scholarship for Youth recognizes the achievements of young Manitobans who are positive role models for other children and youth in promoting healthy lifestyles. Up to 10 of the most outstanding applicants from across Manitoba will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Deadline to apply is August 1.
Students attending U of W in the fall may be interested in their Getting Ready For University online seminar on April 24th from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Information about online summer school offered through InformNet is now available. Registration begins May 1st.
Both repeater (the student has failed the course) and non-repeater (the student is taking the course for the first time) options are being offered. If a student takes a non-repeater course, please be aware that he must take a full course load at St. Paul's each year (i.e. students don't get a spare for taking a summer course) and that online school will not cover the content with the same rigour as a St. Paul's course so the student may have difficultly if he plans to move forward in that subject area. For example, if your son takes PreCal 30S in hopes of taking St. Paul's PreCal 40S, he may struggle.
Information about courses and registration can be found at: https://www.informnet.mb.ca/summer.html
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!
Suits, Blazers, Dress Pants, Dress Shirts, School Dress Code Polo Shirts, School Sweatshirts & T-shirts, Shoes, Belts & Ties.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nelia Borges-Bahl, Nearly New Shoppe, Volunteer Coordinator at Neliaborges66@gmail.com
A huge hug to thanks to all those families who supported with baking and for the purchase of the baked goods. The proceeds from Tuesday’s sales go towards the Christmas Hamper Fund.
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 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
How to Register
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
Edge Imaging will be back at St. Paul’s for grad photo retakes on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. If your son missed his original photo session or would like a retake, please book a portrait session online at bookmygrad.ca using the school code: PUZ. Full details are in the attached flyer.
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.
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.
First held in 1975, International Day was created by the SMA Parents’ Guild (then called the Mothers’ Guild) to bring the community together in celebration of the rich cultural diversity of our families. Fifty years later, the event remains a cherished tradition that is filled with the vibrancy of many wonderful cultures, and continues to offer a meaningful opportunity to build community.
As partners in Catholic education, we are pleased to invite the students, families, staff and alumni of St. Paul’s High School to join us for this milestone celebration.
International Day Highlights – Sunday, April 27 at St. Mary’s Academy
Learn more: www.smamb.ca/events/international-day
