On behalf of the St. Paul's High School Community, we wish a Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in our school community. The following prayer is offered in honour of all mothers.
A Prayer in Gratitude for Our Mothers
Good and Gentle God, we pray in gratitude for our mothers and for all the women who have joined with you in the wonder of bringing forth new life. You who became human through a woman, grant to all mothers the courage they need to face the uncertain future that life with children always brings.
Give them the strength to live and to be loved in return, not perfectly, but humanly. Give them the faithful support of husband, family and friends as they care for the physical and spiritual growth of their children. Give them joy and delight in their children to sustain them through the trials of motherhood. Most of all, give them the wisdom to turn to you for help when they need it most. Amen.
Please read the document linked below regarding acadmic failures, recovery learning, incomplete assignments, and exam absences.
Academic Procedures and Policies - June 2025
Click HERE to view the Semester 2 Exam Schedule.
As a reminder, students are expected to write exams at the end of each semester as scheduled. Planned absences during exams should be avoided except in cases of emergencies. In such cases, students may be permitted to write exams on alternate dates with administrative approval. Writing exams prior to the first day of scheduled exams will not be accommodated.
All grade twelve students are required to write a provincial assessment in the applicable math course.
Schedule IV is in effect.
On Thursday, May 15th, St. Paul’s will take part in the Moose Hide Campaign, a national movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians standing up against violence toward women and children (https://moosehidecampaign.ca/). The campaign began with a small piece of moose hide and a big idea: that men and boys must play a key role in ending gender-based violence. By wearing a moose hide pin, individuals show their commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in their lives. The initiative will take place during the morning from 8:00–8:40 AM with opportunities to learn how we can all contribute to a safer, more respectful community through picking up a pin with an information card attached. This is a free event, and all students are encouraged to participate and pick up a moose hide pin during the morning or throughout the day via the library, to show their support.
No classes due to professional development day.
We would like to inform you about an essential upcoming event for your sons enrolled in both Basic and Advanced French courses grades 9 to 11.
From May 26th to June 10th, our school will be conducting intensive preparation sessions and oral exams for French language proficiency. It is crucial that your sons attend school regularly during this period to adequately prepare for and present their oral exams.
These oral exams not only contribute significantly to their overall French language proficiency assessment but also offer invaluable opportunities for practical language application and skill development.
Your support in ensuring your sons' attendance and readiness for these exams is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of your sons' education.
Regards,
St. Paul’s French Department
Please note that grades for courses taken via InformNet will appear on a student's final high school transcript, however, they did not appear on the interim grade request from local universities because they are not St. Paul's courses. This means that when St. Paul's submitted grades to U of M and U of W Admissions in April, students' InformNet courses were not included. Given that Admissions uses interim grades to assess students' eligibility for admission, students will need to request InformNet to submit their interim grades to the UM/UW Undergraduate Admissions offices ASAP if they would like them considered.
A friendly reminder to 2025 Graduates and Parents - Graduation Dinner and Dance and Safe Grad tickets are available for purchase!
The 2025 Grad committee invites you to buy your tickets for the upcoming celebration of our Graduates, including the Grad Dinner and Safe Grad event on Friday, June 20. Families and friends of the graduates are welcome; please see the link below to be directed to the site where you can purchase your tickets. Tickets will be available until May 30, so please don't delay! If graduates are still thinking about bringing a date/guest to the event, additional tickets for them can be purchased separately. We look forward to celebrating our amazing graduates!
For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.stpauls.mb.ca/events/Gradinfo/
The next Nearly New sale will be held for new students entering St. Paul’s, taking place on May 13, 2025. Items for sale include gently used Suits, blazers, Dress pants, Dress shirts, School uniform polo shirts, school sweatshirts and t-shirts, shoes, belts, and ties to sell at our pop-up shoppe on the evening of May 13, 2025, for new students entering St. Paul’s.
All proceeds support our Christmas hamper fund!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nelia Borges-Bahl, Nearly New Shoppe, Volunteer Coordinator at Neliaborges66@gmail.com
Parents Guild needs you! Please consider volunteering at one of the upcoming events.
Please click HERE to sign up to volunteer for these events and any upcoming events!
Parent Guild Meeting and New Parent Meet and Greet, 7 p.m.
Get Involved! We hope to see you there!
We are excited to share an opportunity for students to participate in a meaningful spiritual and educational experience as part of their Grade 12 Religion requirement during the 2025–2026 school year.
Students who either attended the recent information session or indicated the Camino Ignaciano as their first or second choice for Religion next year are invited, along with their parents, to an information evening on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Aulneau Room at St. Paul’s High School.
The Camino Ignaciano Pilgrimage will take place over Spring Break 2026 (March 27–April 7). The route traces the steps of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, through significant sites where he lived, served, and was himself a pilgrim. Learn more about the route at caminoignaciano.org.
This program integrates a Grade 12 Religion course with a unique travel experience in Spain:
Students will walk five of the thirty stages of the 700 km pilgrimage (approx. 150 km).
The group will be led by St. Paul’s staff and Fr. Josep Lluís Iriberri, SJ, the Jesuit Director of the Camino.
Students will complete 15 hours of classroom instruction prior to departure, with the remaining instructional time completed on the journey and upon return.
Successful completion will fulfill the Grade 12 Religion 41S (0.5 credit) requirement.
The estimated cost of the experience is $4,500–$5,000, covering all transportation, accommodations, and meals during the pilgrimage.
Families are asked to complete the expression of interest form with their son by Wednesday, May 14, 2025: We hope you will consider this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that connects faith, history, and personal growth.
Click the button below to submit the form.
Current Grade 12 students are invited to submit an entry for the 2025 Philosophy Prize. The top essay will receive a $500 cash award at Convocation in June.
No prior Philosophy coursework is required—just a thoughtful, well-argued response to this year’s question on moral outrage and justice in today’s world.
Essays (500–1000 words) are due by Friday, May 30, 2025, and should be emailed as a PDF to Dr. R. Puchniak at rpuchniak@stpauls.mb.ca.
Click the button below for full contest details.
As you tidy up this spring, consider donating any unused LEGO Mindstorms or EV3 kits to support the St. Paul’s High School Robotics Team. Your gently used kits can spark creativity and innovation in our student builders.
If you have a kit to donate or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Karen Latimer at klatimer@stpauls.mb.ca.
Thank you for helping us build the future–one robot at a time!
Congratulations to several of our students who earned top placements at the provincial Dans l’œil du dragon (Dragon’s Den) and French Public Speaking competitions!
These events–organized for French Communication & Culture, Immersion, and Enriched programs–challenge students to pitch entrepreneurial ideas or deliver persuasive speeches, all en français.
Here are the outstanding results from St. Paul’s:
Dans l’œil du dragon – DUO Presentations
French Speech Competitions
Félicitations to all participants for their creativity, confidence, and commitment to excellence in French language learning!
A special thank you to our dedicated French department and to Mr. Anthony Falvo for facilitating this enriching learning opportunity for our students.
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!
