Thank you for supporting the 2025 Crusader Cash Raffle! Tickets sales will close on Wednesday, November 19 at midnight, and the draw will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The link for purchasing and selling tickets can be found here: CRUSADER RAFFLE TICKETS
$20,000 in cash prizes are to be won including:
DRESS CODE INCENTIVE UPDATE:
Students are asked to sell a minimum of $200 of tickets. The Crusader Raffle is our annual student fundraiser in support of School Programs and Grad Fund.
A list of the top student sellers can be found on the Rafflebox home page under the “Top Fundraisers” tab. The top 3 student sellers will win:
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2025 Crusader Raffle. For more information, contact the Advancement Office at (204) 831-2344 or email jsemchyshyn@stpauls.mb.ca.
Schedule IV is in effect.
Early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences. Schedule II is in effect.
Parent-teacher conferences will occur on:
• Thursday, 21 November, 3:30–8:00pm
• Friday, 22 November, 9:30am–3:30pm
The online system for booking conferences will remain open until Wednesday, 19 November at 5:00pm.
Parent-teacher conferences. No classes.
Hello 2026 grad students and families,This is your last chance for grad clothing orders from Carberry international so please get your orders in soon. This store link will close December 1 and orders will be delivered to the school in January for distribution. As these are special custom orders there will be no returns or exchanges. Please let the Cru Shoppe know if you have any questions.
https://teamstores.carberryinternational.com/St-Pauls-Grad-Home-s/347.htm
Nearly New – We Need Your Gently Used Suits, Shirts, and Pants!
Upcoming Sale:
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???? Across from the Aulneau Room (during Parent-Teacher Conferences)
The Nearly New Shop is collecting gently used clothing items, including:
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Please ensure all donations are clean, labeled “Nearly New Shop,” and dropped off at the SPHS office by Tuesday, November 18.
All collected items will be sold at the Nearly New Sale, with proceeds supporting the SPHS Christmas Hamper Fund.
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Tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5 — all proceeds go to the Christmas Hamper Fund.
♻️ Don’t forget to bring your reusable shopping bags!
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For questions, please contact:
Nelia Borges-Bahl
Nearly New Shop Volunteer Coordinator
Holiday Mingle
Date: Wednesday December 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Kick off the holiday season with a parent’s evening to meet, create fun memories and get into the St. Paul’s festive season. Join us in the Alumni and Friends Hall for food and beverages and a festive mood!
Enjoy refreshments and snacks throughout the evening. Tickets are $10.00.
Baking Donations Needed
Parent Teacher Conferences – November 20, 2025
We are accepting donations of baked goods (homemade or store bought) for the Parent Teacher Conferences held during the evening of Thursday, November 20/25. Please send your baking donation with your son on November 19 or 20. THANK YOU!
Advent Band Concert – November 25, 2025
This is such a popular event at the school, and we will need as many donations of baked goods as possible. You can send your donation for the Advent Band Concert along with your donation for the Parent Teacher Conferences if you want to donate to both. Simply label each donation with the event name and the Advent Band Concert donations will be frozen until ready to be used. Or you can have your son bring in the baked goods on November 24 and 25 for the Band Concert. Thank you for helping!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Junior Debate Tournament – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
We are still in need of one volunteer to help with the hospitality tables for the Junior Debate on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Please help if you can and sign up, click HERE .
Open House – Thursday, January 8, 2026
We are so excited to be hosting the annual Open House for prospective parents and students during the evening on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Two volunteer shifts are posted – 5:00-7:00 and 7:00-9:30. To get more information on what each shift involves and to sign up, please click and please click HERE
For more information about the Parents’ Guild, please visit their page HERE
Scholarship Reminders
BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow entrance scholarships: apply by Dec. 1, 2025.
All University of British Columbia Awards- Due Dec. 1
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award- Due Dec. 1
From the University of Manitoba
Faculty of Science: 2026 Direct Entry Admission Category for Wawatay Scholars: Admissions through this category will create a cohort of Indigenous students, known as Wawatay Scholars, who demonstrate a strong interest in science. These students will receive guidance and support to access appropriate preparatory courses, if needed, during their first year.
Bachelor of Education Online Info Session: Nov. 19
The Faculty of Education will be hosting an online session on November 19 at 4:00 p.m. to share information and answer questions about the teaching profession and our B.Ed. program.
Engineering Outreach Day: Nov. 21
High school students interested in studying Engineering are invited to attend an Outreach Day hosted by students of the University of Manitoba Engineering Society (UMES) and the Price Faculty of Engineering.
University Visits
University of Calgary will visit St. Paul’s on November 17th from 2:00 -3:30 to speak to interested students in any grade. They will be set up outside of the library.
The University of Winnipeg: Future Student Night 2025 is for students who are interested in exploring what the U of W has to offer. Tuesday, November 25, 6:00-8:30 pm
The Maroon and White Society has chosen Sabu’s Cubs as our Mission Week 1 charity, and we are inviting students, parents, and staff to get involved.
About Sabu’s Cubs:
Sabu’s Cubs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowerment, equality, and inclusion. They create safe spaces and positive change in the Point Douglas area through community walks, neighborhood cleanups, athletic events, mentorship, and family meals.
The Maroon & White are inviting students, parents & staff to get involved by volunteering with Sabu’s Cubs during one of their upcoming community walks. This is a great volunteer opportunity for everyone, especially those looking for Ignatian Service hours.
When & Where:
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???? Every Wednesday, 5:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed for the following dates: November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17
If you are interested, please see the attached letter & permission forms or pick up a copy at the library. Completed forms must be dropped off at the library before the date you plan to attend.
The Maroon & White are also hosting a hamper drive in support of Sabu's Cubs. It is another freezing winter in Winnipeg, where sadly some people will not have the clothes necessary to stay warm. The Maroon & White Society are looking for donations of new clothing articles. This includes socks of all sizes (especially children's & women’s socks) as well as mitts, gloves, kids' toys, snacks, hygiene supplies, and kids' clothing. Please ensure that the donations are new. These donations are a great help for all people receiving aid from Sabu’s Cubs and will hopefully spark some holiday cheer throughout the upcoming winter months. The hamper will be located out front of the Cass gym from 8:00 until 8:30. From there, the donation spot will migrate to the library. Thank you all for the donations and happy holidays!
For additional information about Sabu’s Cubs and their community work, visit: https://sabuscubs.com/
Come out and help make a difference in the community!
