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Feb 2, 2024
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Weekly Update

First day of Semester 2 Classes: Monday, 5 February

  • School Day: A
  • Schedule IV: Late Start for Students (Note: this is a new addition to the school calendar.) 
  • Dress Code I

Semester 1 Report Cards Mailed: Tuesday, 6 February

The PowerSchool Portal will be closed to students and parents during exams and until semester 1 marks are finalized and report cards are printed. 

Tuesday, 6 February:  Grade 10 Bake Sale 

  • Bake Sale prices are 50 cents per item or three items for $1. (Cash only)
  • Revenue earned from bake sales go directly to the Christmas hamper fund which supports our students and parents in need.

 

Wednesday, 7 February: Late Start for Students

Schedule IV is in effect. 

February 5-9: Candygram Sales!

From February 5-9, Student Council will be selling Candygrams to be sent to classmates, St. Mary’s, and Balmoral Hall students! 

  • Candygrams are $0.25 each! They come with a ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ card with room to write a message and a Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffle.
  • All Candygrams are required to be filled out at the Student Council station by the purchaser, and rightful sender
  • All Candygrams sent and received are pre-read to ensure appropriate conduct

Send a kind and thoughtful message, possibly receiving one as well! 

For any inquires, please contact a Student Council member or the Student Council moderator, Keana Rellinger (krellinger@stpauls.mb.ca). 

Save the Date: Tuesday, 20 February, 7PM

Meetings for parents of current grade 9–11 students will occur to provide to inform parents on how they can support their sons in selecting courses for the next academic year. More detail to come. 

From the Counselling Department

Information about Next Year's Math Options

Need more information or advice before helping your son pick his math course for next year? Are you unsure what the difference is between Essential, Applied, and Pre-Calculus Math? Want to know what faculties at university require each math course? Wondering if your son should take Intro to Calculus 45S/Advanced Math or Calculus AP 42S? The counselling department has prepared a short video to help guide you through the math choices.

View Math Video 

Engineering Outreach Day for Grade 11s and 12s interested in the U of M’s Faculty of Engineering

The Outreach Day will approximately run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, with a pizza lunch being provided for students. The day will involve presentations from current students, faculty and industry experts, as well as a design challenge with prizes to be won, and tours of the facility. 

Students received information in Teams or can register at: (https://forms.gle/wjX1Uz395QKUsCxF6)

Scholarships

This week we are focussing on sports' scholarships. Please check the MHSAA website for scholarship details for high school sports. The due dates have not been updated from last year, but students should assume very similar deadlines (early April).

High School Hockey

Hockey Manitoba Scholarships - all due April 1st, 2024

  • GEORGE ALLARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,500
  • JACK FORSYTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000
  • NICK HILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000
  • BILL ADDISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • RALPH BORGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • BOB CALDWELL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • ABBIE COO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • SAM FABRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • IAN HEATHER SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • SHELDON LANCHBERY SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • BUCK MATIOWSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • DR. W.F. TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP$750
  • DIANNE WOODS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • HOCKEY MANITOBA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750
  • JIM STIRLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS $500 (two awarded annually)
  • TODD DAVISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1000
  • JERRY KRUK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  $1000

Hockey Referee or Linesman

TRUDY -GALLOWAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

Basketball

Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship: $500

Two Sport Athletes

Manitoba's Credit Unions Scholar Athlete Awards: $1000

Volleyball

Dates for 2024 applications not updated on Volleyball Manitoba website.

From the Parent Guild

Grade 10 Parents

The Parent Guild would appreciate a donation of homemade or store-bought baking from all our SPHS Grade 10 Parents. The sale will take place on Tuesday, February 6th at lunchtime for all staff and students in the school. Students or parents are encouraged to drop off their baking donations to the Front Reception on February 5th or 6th

Message from 2025 Grad Committee Chair

Hello, Grade, 11 parents!

I am happy to report we have enough volunteers to fill our chair positions for Graduation 2025.

Please watch for emails in the Fall when we send out a request for volunteers to form each specific committee. Some of you have already indicated in previous correspondence that you would like to volunteer the day of grad, which is fantastic, but please be sure to respond again to the next call for volunteers as we don’t want to miss anyone!!

Thank you again for your interest and support.

 Best regards,

Tess Bernacki, Grad 2025 Chair

37th Annual SPHS Fashion Show – Takin’ It To The Streets

St. Paul’s High School is proud to present Taking it to the Streets, it’s 37th Annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Victoria Inn & Conference Centre. This event promotes the latest fashions from local retailers in coordination with Swish Modelling Agency, auctions and prizes from local businesses, and student volunteers to create a lively and entertaining show. This event is in support of the Magis Fund, a fund that provides financial assistance to students who require support to ensure that they can be full participants in school life.

The Fashion Show Committee is currently soliciting prize donations for Live, Silent or Rainbow Auctions. For your donation, you/your business will receive recognition on signage at the event, and have your brand in front of parents, alumni, and local business owners.

Sponsorship package is available HERE.

Contact Kerri Moore, Head of Advancement and Special Projects at kjmoore@stpauls.mb.ca or 204-831-2325 for more information about sponsorship opportunities and prize donations.

The Class of 2024 is asked to sign up for the many volunteer opportunities available, including modeling, participating in the show opener/closer, serving wine and many other tasks. Student Volunteers from the Class of 2024 can sign up until February 9th using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/5rvDSxEVnd