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Sep 30, 2023
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Weekly Update

Tuesday, 3 October: Class of 2024 Pizza Lunch

Sponsored by the President's Office, members of the Class of 2024 will enjoy a pizza lunch and ice cream for dessert. The event will take place in the MultiPlex at 12:05 p.m.

Wednesday, 3 October: Late Start for Students

Schedule IV is in effect. 

Friday, 6 October: North American Martyrs' Liturgy

Schedule V is in effect to accommodate an all school liturgy celebrating the North American Jesuit Martyrs. 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.

St. Paul's High School's annual Crusader Raffle, in support of the Bursary Fund, will launch on this date. All tickets will be sold and monitored online. More information to come from the Advancement Office and the online raffle provider, Rafflebox.  

From the Counselling Department

Co-curricular activities

There are many co-curricular activities for students to get involved in at St. Paul's. HERE is a list of the many clubs, teams, and activities that a student can explore. Groups advertise on the oral announcements and via Teams.  Students can also reach out to coaches and moderators in person or by messaging using Teams.
 
Daily Math Help

Students in any grade who would like help with math can drop by Room B32 any day at lunch in Room B32.  Teachers and peer tutors will be available for assistance. No appointment necessary.
 
Out-of-Province Universities

Our list of graduates from the class of 2023 who are studying at universities outside of Manitoba and willing to serve as mentors for grade 12 students continues to grow. Current grade 12s who are interested in being paired with a mentor should contact their counsellor.
 
Important Dates for Grade 12 students

The important dates for university and scholarship applications as well as local open houses that were highlighted in the student assembly in early September can be found HERE. The dates can also be found on posters around the school and grade 12 students were sent the dates in Teams this week.
 
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership is a $70,000 scholarship for exceptional students who have made a meaningful and lasting difference in their community. It requires a 600-word essay, a transcript, and three letters of reference so it is important to start preparations early. The application deadline is 1pm EST, November 15th, 2023.  Students were made aware of this scholarship this week via Teams.
 
The University of Toronto's National Scholarship is due Oct. 19th and the Queen's University Chancellor's Scholarship is due to Ms Kolton by noon on November 14th to be considered for school sponsorship.

Parent Guild

Upcoming Parent Guild Meeting
The next Parent Guild Meeting will take place in the Aulneau Room on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm. All St. Paul’s parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
 
Attention Grads!
The link to order Class of 2024 grad apparel will open from October 1–8. This is your LAST CHANCE to order grad apparel. Click HERE to place your order starting on Sunday, October 1st. 

Tickets and Sponsorships Available for the 28th Annual Ignatian Challenge Award Tribute Dinner
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Join us in honouring this year’s recipient of the Ignatian Challenge Award, Mr. Paul Soubry ’80, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the RBC Convention Centre.

Information, sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available HERE.

Proceeds from the annual Tribute Dinner support the St. Paul’s High School Bursary Fund.

Contact Kerri Moore at kjmoore@stpauls.mb.ca or 204-831-2325 for more information or to put together a table with other parents.