Importance of Remembrance
While November is recognized as a time of Remembrance for many across Canada, Remembrance is a year-long commitment. There are many opportunities available to anyone wishing to show their appreciation for those who served. Most importantly, we should all take a moment now and then to reflect on the freedoms and peace in our lives, to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for all we have today, and to pray for peace and eternal rest for all who lost their lives protecting the freedoms of Canadians. Lest We Forget.
Prayer Requests
The Church has dedicated November as a time of prayer for the deceased. If you have any deceased friends or family members you would like to be remembered in prayer at the weekday liturgies at the school, feel free to send an email to Fr. Con Mulvihill, St. Paul's High School Chaplain, at cmulvihill@stpauls.mb.ca
The names of senders and of the deceased will be confidential.
Lord our God,
Today we remember times of war, times when men and women served our nation, and fought and died so that we might live in freedom.
We are thankful for the sacrifices that our soldiers, sailors, and aircrew made so that their brothers and sisters and the generations that followed them could live in peace.
We recall those who served far away, and those who served at home, and we thank them for what they have done to hold high the torch and take up the struggle against evil.
We thank you, Lord, for those who serve today in the armed forces, and we humbly pray that you keep them safe and make their labours a force for peace in the world.
May all nations and peoples on earth live together as one family–to care so that no one will be oppressed or afflicted by violence–to love and respect one another despite our differences, so that freedom might be a reality and that your Kingdom may be realized in our world.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Click here to read the public statement that was emailed to parents on Wednesday, November 5.
Our staff will be engaged in professional development. There are no classes for students on this day.
Starting November 12th there will be 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!
Schedule IV is in effect.
Semester 1 Progress Marks and Comments are now available on PowerSchool. Please click the button below for details on accessing marks and booking Parent-Teacher Conferences.
The online booking system for Parent-Teacher Conferences will open on Monday, 10 November at 7:30 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conference Dates:
A recruiter from the University of Calgary will be hosting a presentation for interested students in any grade:
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Balmoral Hall School (630 Westminster Ave)
Students can RSVP and find more information at uab.ca/wpg. Students who would rather chat informally with the recruiter can meet him at lunch when he visits St. Paul’s on November 17th.
Future Students Night- University of Winnipeg
Date: November 25
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Location: Duckworth Centre
Students can register now at uwinnipeg.ca/FSN
University Visits to St. Paul’s
Last week recruiters from CMU, Ivey Business School at Western, University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, and King’s College at Western visited St. Paul’s to speak with interested students.
University of Regina will visit on November 12th, and the University of Calgary will visit on November 17th.
Out of Province University Applications
A reminder to parents of grade 12 students who are considering studying outside of Manitoba next year, many universities have a December 1st early application deadline that is fast approaching. Some out of province applications can be more involved and time consuming (essay writing, resume) than our local applications so they should not be left to the last minute.
Scholarships Applications Coming Due
Queen’s Chancellor Scholarship- 9 a.m. on Nov. 13 to Ms Kolton to be considered for school nomination
Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship – Due Dec. 1
All University of British Columbia Awards- Due Dec. 1
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award- Due Dec. 1
Parent Guild Meeting
Thanks to everyone who came out on Wednesday to the Parent Guild Meeting. We appreciate your time and your contributions. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. We are so grateful for our wonderful community who are getting involved in the events hosted by the school. We are truly so grateful.
Please join us for the next Parent Guild Meeting on February 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., Aulneau Room
Nearly New – Needs Your Used Suits, Pants!
The Nearly New Shop collects gently used clothing items, including suits, blazers, dress pants, dress shirts, school uniform polos and school sweatshirts.
Items donated must be clean and labeled Nearly New Shop and dropped off at the SPHS office before Tuesday November 18!
All items collected will be sold at the upcoming sale that will be held on Thursday November 20, the evening of Parent Teacher Conferences. All proceeds from the Nearly New Sale are directed towards the Christmas Hamper Fund!
If you have extra reusable cloth bags, those will also be accepted for upcoming sales.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nelia Borges-Bahl, Nearly New Shoppe Volunteer Coordinator at Neliaborges66@gmail.com.
Parent Guild Holiday Mingle
Date: Wednesday December 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni & Friends Hall
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! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and snacks throughout the evening.
To purchase tickets please click on the link; Parent Guild Holiday Mingle
We hope to see you there!!
Grade 11 Bake Sale – Thursday November 13, 2025
Parents of grade 11 students are asked to donate baking on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The baked goods can be storebought or homemade. Donations will be accepted by Ms. Brito by the front office the morning of Nov. 13. Proceeds from this Bake Sale go towards the Christmas Hamper Fund. And a reminder to all parents to send money to buy the baked goods at this sale. The cost of baking is 3/$1.00 or $0.50 each.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
Parent Teacher Conferences – Thursday, November 20, 2025
We need one volunteer to help set up the hospitality tables for Parent Teacher Conferences. This is an afternoon shift (3:30-4:30) so if you plan to be in school meeting with teachers around this time, please consider this volunteer spot! To sign up, click HERE
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. To sign up, please click HERE
Christmas Decorating Take Down – Monday, January 5, 2026
One more volunteer is needed to help the event coordinator take down the Christmas decorations. This opportunity is a daytime spot (9:00-11:00) on Monday, January 5, 2026. To sign up, please 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. This is such an important event for the school. 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 HERE
For more information about the Parents’ Guild, please visit their page HERE
Thank you for supporting the 2025 Crusader Cash Raffle! If you would like to have your ticket link re-sent to you, contact Jeremy Semchyshyn ’13 in the Advancement Office at jsemchyshyn@stpauls.mb.ca Students are asked to sell a minimum of $200 of tickets. Tickets are on sale until midnight on November 19, 2025. The Crusader Raffle is our annual student fundraiser in support of School Programs and Grad Fund.
Congratulations to this week’s prize winners – the top sellers in each grade will receive a $50 Cru Shoppe gift card:
Next week’s prize is the dress code incentive by grade (by reaching 50% of your grade’s quota) – here is the latest update:
Grade 9s – You’re close - only $4,270 to go!
Grade 10s – You need $4,870 in sales to wear your sweats.
Grade 11s – You need $7,670 more in sales or it’s suits for you.
Grade 12s – You need $7,060 in sales to meet your goal – remember your sales support the Grad Fund!
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.
Hello Crusader family and friends,
Below is the link for the Crusader online Holiday Shop, the link will be open until November 12th, so please get your orders in soon. When you place an order you can select pick up at St. Paul’s High School, or for a charge you can have It sent directly to you from Carberry International. Orders will arrive back to the school approximately 4 weeks after the deadline.
Please note that as these are all special orders, they are final sale and you won’t be able to make returns or exchanges.
If you have any questions please contact the Cru Shoppe.
