Tuesday, January 24th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

We all have suffering and, when we suffer, we may pull away from God and others; we may lose hope. Yet, as Catholics, we are unified in our belief that God is always with us - even during our suffering when it feels as though we are completely alone. Hope is the tie that binds us together as Christians - hope in God lifting up the lowly and hope in knowing that He is always with us.  

God of Hope,

Help us to remember that you are with us in our suffering.

Help us to embody hope for one another,

when hopelessness is a frequent unwelcomed guest in our hearts.

Grant us the gift of being grounded in your loving Spirit,

as we work together against all forms of oppression and injustice.

Give us the courage to love how you love,

and to express this love in our actions.

Through Christ Our Lord.

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Tkatchuk

North Entrance - Mrs. Abbs
South Entrance - Mr. Bashutsky

CAFETERIA

Tuesday - Soft Taco $3.50

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

BASKETBALL REFEREE CLINIC

A beginner's basketball referee clinic will be held at Valois School on Tuesday, January 24^th from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM. There is no sign-up required, but students do need to bring a pair of clean shoes and be ready to learn the basics of officiating basketball. Students can earn up to $50/game officiated once they work their way up the age categories so it is a great way to money and stay active at the same time.

SCHOOL DANCE: Thursday, January 26^th

Ticket sales for our "FIRST" school dance are at lunch hour from Monday, January 23rd- Wednesday, January 25^th in the Commons. Tickets ($5) MUST be pre-purchased. Please bring your student I.D or a school timetable to verify enrollment (if able). The school dance will be held Thursday, January 26^th from 7:30 PM – 10:30 P.M. Canteen items will be available ($1/$2). Doors close at 8 PM unless there are special circumstances and arrangements made with Mrs. DM or Mrs. Nelson beforehand. 

myBlueprint/SCOTIA BANK SCHOLARSHIPS: $3750

The Scotiabank scholarships for students age 16 – age 18 focus on four themes (Diversity, Financial Wellness, Women Future Leaders) and four regions of Canada. The Contest Period is from Monday, January 16, 2023, at 9:00:01 AM ET to Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 11:59:59 PM ET. Upon successful completion and submission of the scholarship application, the eligible entrant will receive one (1) entry into the Contest. Only one Scholarship prize will be awarded per eligible entrant. (If an entrant submits more than one Entry, they will be disqualified.) For additional information, please go to https://spacesedu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/myB_Scotia_Terms_EN.pdf 

and to apply, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/scotia/

QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE: Grade 12

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Scholarship ($1000) is awarded to six Grade 12 students who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall. Four student qualities will be considered: school and/or community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, financial support needed and academic performance. École St. Mary High School can nominate one candidate. Please provide a list of school/community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin in Student Services by Monday, February 27th to be considered for nomination. The application deadline is March 15, 2023. For additional information, please visit https://communityeducation.ca/scholarships/

PRINCESS OF WALES AND DUCHESS OF CORNWALL: Grade 11

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Scholarship ($500) is awarded to a Grade 11 student to assist in finishing their Grade 12 school year. Four student qualities will be considered: school and/or community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, financial support needed and academic performance. École St. Mary High School can nominate one candidate and nomination is competitive. Please provide a list of school/community-based leadership, responsibilities outside of school, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin in Student Services by Monday, February 27th to be considered for nomination. The application deadline is March 15, 2023. For additional information, please visit https://communityeducation.ca/scholarships/

JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: $3000

The Junior Citizen of the Year award has honoured the youth of Saskatchewan for over 40 years. The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.  These prestigious awards are given to students who:

·         Have a positive lifestyle

·         Are dedicated to community and school

·         Have a strong sense of caring and responsibility

·         Have the ability to overcome life’s challenges

·         Inspire others

·         Are between ages 8 to 18

Four award recipients are chosen each year and receive a $3,000 bursary, provided by SaskPower, to be used for post-secondary education. For more information, please go to https://swna.com/junior-citizen-of-the-year/. The deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2023.

SASKATCHEWAN AGRICULTURE STUDENT: $4000/$2000

Saskatchewan Grade 12 students and recent high school graduates (within the last two years) have the chance to win a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 or one of three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 when they submit a three-minute video or 1,000-word essay on transparency. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to take an agriculture-related post-secondary education program beginning in the fall of 2023. This scholarship program has been designed to identify young people who are planning to pursue a career in the agriculture industry. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2023. For more information: visit saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship; or, contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca

PADDY O’ROURKE POETRY: $3000

The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize and encourage young Saskatchewan poets. It is named in honour of Patrick (Paddy) O’Rourke, a teacher, literary editor, mentor and prominent friend of Saskatoon’s and Saskatchewan’s arts community. The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship for 2023 is $3,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2023. For information about selection criteria and how to apply, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/

VJKF PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Grade 11 and Grade 12 students are encouraged to apply for the Verna J Kirkness Education Foundation Program Scholarship to attend a Canadian university for a week in May. Program participants will learn from university mentors and take part in STEM research! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 31^st. Student grades are not a factor in being accepted and graduates of the VJKF program are eligible to apply for VJKF university scholarships. To apply go to www.vernajkirkness.org and the “Apply Now” tab. The application process will involve a completed parental consent form, a personal reference from a teacher, and an essay simply telling us why the student wants to attend (50-400 words). The attachments (essay, references, parental/guardian consent) are to be emailed to ProgramManager@vjkf.org or attached to the online application. Students who have questions regarding the program are encouraged to phone 587-814-0444 or email: morgan.laboucan@vjkf.org.

WOMEN (16+) IN TRADES WORKSHOPS: Industrial Mechanics/Welding

The weekend workshop is February 4 & February 5^th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. at SaskPoly PA Campus. The content includes a) Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) where students will work with hand tools, some power tools and metal to manufacture their own take home project, and b) Welding where students will learn to assemble, tack and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods, as well as use cleaning, finishing and cutting tools. CSA approved steel toed safety boots are required for this workshop. To register, phone 306-765-1600. The course name is Industrial Mechanics/Welding CEXP-1407 CRN - 202212-1863 and the cost is $150. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca.

WOMEN (16+) IN TRADES WORKSHOPS: Creative Welding

The weekend workshop is May 6 & May 7, 2023 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at SaskPoly PA Campus. Students will learn to assemble, tack, and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods, as well as gain experience in using, cleaning, finishing, and cutting tools. while creating individual projects of “garden decor” patterns. This event is open to pairs of women who are over the age of 16. (Participants will need to register individually, but will work with their partner.) Class size will be capped at 12 (six pairs) so register early! To register, phone 306-765-1600. The course name is Creative Welding CEXP-1408 CRN - 202212-1853 and the cost is $150. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca.

2022/2023 DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM

The remaining start dates for the 2022-2023 sessions are as follows:

March 1 - March 22 (after school)

March 6 - April 24 (lunch hour)

March 27 - April 24 (after school)

May 1 - May 24 (after school)

July 3 - July 11 summer class (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)

To register, take a photo of the QR code or click on the blue link posted below. Once the registration is complete, students will receive an Edsby message from Mr. Bourdon to confirm the start date for their driver education session.

Please note the following:

·       Students must be 15 years old by the start of the session.

·        Sessions will be in the Room 246. 

·        All sessions begin at 3:30pm and end at 5:30pm. (except for the summer/lunch sessions).

·        During the driver education class, students will need:

·        their birth certificate

·        their hospitalization card

·        their MYSGI account number. (needed on the first day of class)

*Students must go to SGI to get their MySGI customer number.

·        a pencil/pen and notebook

 Driver Training Registration Form 2022 - 2023 

U of S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSIONS

Students who are interested in enrolling in one of the U of S  Bachelor of Education programs for fall 2023 are encouraged to register for an online information session for prospective students and their parents on Wednesday, January 18^th from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Representatives from the College of Education will share a brief presentation about Bachelor of Education program routes, admission requirements and application deadlines, testimonial from a current College of Education student and testimonial from a College of Education alumnus. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. To attend the online presentation, register at https://apply.usask.ca/RecruitCE/Events/EventDetails?eventId=04d3d3e4-767d-ed11-a323-00505600188c The deadline to apply to many of the U of S  Bachelor of Education programs for fall 2023 is Wednesday, February 15^th.

TD SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Together with AFOA Canada, a not-for-profit led by Indigenous Peoples, TD has worked to build a scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. Through it, 25 scholarships are available to be awarded annually, worth up to $60K over 4 years. The submission deadline is January 16, 2023. Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nations, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizens of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who: have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study. Please note: Employees of TD and its subsidiaries and their children are not eligible for these scholarships. Learn more at https://afoa.ca/td/

HORATIO ALGER CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada will be awarding 160 scholarships of $5000. The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Applicants must be a Grade 11 student with plans to enter university in the fall of 2024. To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

·         Be enrolled full-time as a high school grade 11 or first-year CEGEP student in Canada

·         Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university

·         Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)

·         Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field

·         Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

·         Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

·         Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70

·         Be Canadian citizens

For additional information and to apply for the scholarship, go to https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/provincial-programs/

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO MATH CONTESTS

This year, students will have the opportunity to participate in the math contests offered by the University of Waterloo. Students who participate will be challenged to solve math-related problems. Students may practice for the competition using the contests from previous years available at https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/past_contests.html (Be sure to choose past contests from your current grade level so that you are practicing for the correct exam: Grade 9 - Pascal Contest, Grade 10 - Cayley Contest, Grade 11 - Fermat Contest, Grade 12 - Euclid Contest.) The Grade 9-11 math contests will be on Monday, February 27th, 2023, and the Grade 12 math contest will be on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023.  Students who want to compete in the contest that applies to their grade level must complete the forms document, available on Edsby, by Tuesday, January 10^th, 2023. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Rissling in room 136.

U of S EARLY ADMISSIONS
Attention grade 12 students! Applications are now open for admissions to the University of Saskatchewan. Apply early to take advantage of benefits like early admission and access to scholarships. (Some scholarship applications are due before the application deadline.) To find information about how to apply, programs and deadlines, scholarship applications, and how to submit your documents, please go to https://admissions.usask.ca/requirements/apply.php#1Findaprogram If you have any questions, or want assistance, please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services (office 116).

 

U of S RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS

Residence applications for the University of Saskatchewan Fall 2023/2024 are scheduled to open in November! In an effort to assist new applicants, first year applicants are guaranteed a spot in Voyageur Place Residence when they apply prior to the deadline of January 31, 2023. Visit https://livewithus.usask.ca/ or see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for more information. 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Students who are searching for scholarships are encouraged to use the databases that are on the SMHS Career website at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/student/scholarships/scholarship-search-engines/. 

T1D YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

This $500 Scholarship is provided by the Cosmopolitan Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the Prince Albert Cosmopolitan Club. You are eligible for this program if: 
      1. you reside in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba; 
      2. you are a Type 1 Diabetic; 
      3. you are in your High School Graduating Year and have been accepted to Post Secondary Institution or are currently enrolled in a Post-Secondary Institution returning for another year of study; 
      4. you have been an active volunteer in the Diabetic Community;  
      5. a Volunteer Coordinator (or similar) from a related organization supports your scholarship application; and

            6. you provide one other written reference in support of your activities.

** If you are eligible see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for an application. 

HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM

Each year 40 bilingual students graduating from high schools across Canada are selected to participate in the House of Commons Page Program. Pages are first-year students registered at one of the eligible post-secondary institutions in the national capital region. Pages work on a part-time basis for one year. Pages support parliamentary democracy by providing a range of services to members of Parliament in the chamber and around Parliament Hill. Students who are interested in applying must be intending to enroll in their first year of university or college the following September. The final selection of the 40 pages is completed by the end of March each year. For eligibility requirements and details on the application process please visit  https://www.ourcommons.ca/about/pageprogram/become-e.html

U of S EVENTS

USask will be offering a series of virtual events throughout the year. These will be listed on the Event webpage. USask also offers both in-person and virtual campus tours. Students can book a tour at the Campus Tour webpage 

GAMES CLUB
Games Club is a fun drop-in activity available to all students every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch in the Lecture Theatre (B5).  If you enjoy playing board games or want to test your skill on the Switch then come by. There is a large variety of board games, ranging from card games, games of chance to strategy games. There is also a Nintendo Switch available with Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart or Rocket League. Bring your lunch and play some games! Come with a friend or by yourself.  

ABORIGINAL CRAFTS CLUB: Beading / Hand stitch

Students who are interested in participating in an Aboriginal Crafts Club are encouraged to join the Creativi-team. There are several sessions being offered. Students who are a part of the Bead Team can attend open times in room B26 before school, at lunch, and every Tuesday after school. All other students who are interested in participating can attend every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the occasional Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. For more information go to Aboriginal Crafts Club or talk to Mrs. Constant in room B26 or Ms. McLeod in room 206.

ART CLUB
Art club is in the Art Room (B18/19) and will run every Monday after school from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Come out to make some great art! Drop-ins are welcome!

KARATE CLASSES

Students who are interested in martial arts and/or self-defense classes are encouraged to join the Prince Albert Budokai Karate Club at the Elevation Academy Gym (1405 Bishop Pascal Place, Prince Albert - formerly, the Rivier Gym). Starting in January, classes are Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Classes from 6 pm to 7 pm and Advance Classes from 7 pm to 8 pm. For more information, please visit saskshotokankarate.com or contact Chris Lair at 306-922-5247 or by email at chrislair@sasktel.net.

PRINCE ALBERT WRESTLING CLUB

Anyone who is interested in wrestling, please contact Mr. McDougall or Ms. Richards. All ages are welcome: ages 4 to adult. Practices are 3 times a week. 

EDSBY SUPPORT

Information and instructional videos are available at https://pacsd.ca/our-students/edsby-for-students/

FREE MICROSOFT 365 FOR STUDENTS

Students enrolled in the Prince Albert Catholic School Division have the opportunity to install Microsoft Office 365 on their desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Instructions and additional information is available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/

CAFETERIA

Monday - Ginger Beef & Rice $3.50

Tuesday - Soft Taco $3.50

Wednesday - Pork Bites & Rotini Salad $3.50

Thursday - Beef Ramen $3.50

Friday - Honey Garlic Meatballs & Rice $3.50