For those who haven’t had a chance to donate yet, we invite you to support this important initiative by contributing before the end of the day on Monday, December 15th. Together, we can bring joy and hope to those in need this Christmas season. Thank you for your support!
Schedule IV is in effect.
Students and staff are encouraged to participate in a casual day in support of the school's Christmas Hamper Program. Please have your son bring $2 to participate on this day.
All grade nine students will attend the Freshman Retreat which begins on the evening of Thursday, 11 December. Students should leave school at the end of the school day on Thursday as retreat preparations will take place at that time. Students are expected to be at the school to participate in retreat activities during the following times. Please pick up and drop off students at the Multiplex.
There are NO CLASSES scheduled on Friday, 12 December due to the retreat. Instead, we are following a special retreat schedule which involves the entire grade 9 class, along with grade 10 & 11 grounds crew members, and grade 12 leaders.
Grade 9 parents have been sent separate email communications with further details about the retreat. Questions about the retreat should be addressed to the retreat director, Marko Klimenko.
Scholarship Information
The National Scholarship application is now available for Western. Students interested in school nomination must fill in the application and submit a paper copy to Ms Kolton by 9 a.m. on Feb. 3rd to be considered. All grade 12 students have the application on Teams.
The Hellmuth Scholarship (Huron) is due January 15th.
Schulich Scholarships are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000 for science and math scholarships. St. Paul's can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship. Applications are due to Ms Kolton January 15 to be considered for school nomination. Check the eligibility criteria carefully.
Grade 12
Students applying to the Advanced Early Opportunity at Ivey (conditional admission into Business after two years) should consider a virtual Essay Writing Workshop on Tuesday, December 9th at 7 p.m. EST. The session offers guidance on what makes a strong AEO application essay and how students can set themselves apart.
BIGGEST THANK YOU to the SPHS parent community!
Currently, all the volunteer opportunities that have been posted are filled. It is so heart-warming to be a part of such a great community. What an amazing show of hospitality, dedication and teamwork. Don’t you worry – you can get in on more volunteer opportunities in the New Year.
New postings are coming soon! It truly is the best way to meet other fabulous parents and grow your own friend group.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Convocation Reception Co-Chair Opening
Just wanting to let any interested parents know that the current Convocation Reception Chair is looking for a co-chair. The Convocation Reception will be held on June 30/26. Your shared responsibilities would include purchasing fruit and dainties, prepping fruit platters, dainty platters and getting both hot and cold beverages ready. The co-chairs rely on our great volunteers to help prepare the food the day before and the day of Convocation. So, this is a two-day commitment.
Please note, you will be supported by the current veteran chair as well as the volunteer coordinator. If you are interested in becoming the co-chair for the Convocation Reception, please email Karen Andersen at volunteercoordinator@stpauls.mb.ca.
