Wednesday, February 8th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

Each day holds a surprise - but only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let’s not be afraid to receive each day’s surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy. It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity. 

Lord Jesus,

As you touched the eyes of the blind man,

touch us so that our eyes may be opened

so that we can “really see” the many wonderful things around us

and in our own lives.

Then with open eyes,

help us to thank you for the many blessings that surround us,

each and every day.

Through Christ our Lord, 

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mrs. Welter

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

CAFETERIA

Wednesday - Ham & Cheese Croissant $3.50

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPRING 2023 HIGH SCHOOL TACKLE FOOTBALL

PA Minor Football is offering an eleven-session football camp for Grade 9-11 students of all skill levels beginning Wednesday, March 29^th at the Alfred Jenkin Field House from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The cost is $100 and equipment will be provided by your high school football team. For additional information, please contact curtis.hundeby@pacsd.ca To register, please use the QR code below or on posters throughout the school.

ÉCOLE ST MARY OPEN HOUSE

The public is invited to the École St Mary High School Open House on Wednesday, March 8^th and Thursday, March 9^th at 7:00 pm. The doors open at 6:30 pm.

U of R ADMISSION-ON-THE-SPOT & INFORMATION NIGHT

The University of Regina is hosting an Admission-On-The-Spot and Information Night on Wednesday, February 8 from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Carlton Comprehensive Public High School. Family members are welcome to attend! For additional information, visit https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?actionType=&isSingleEvent=&eventRegistrationAction=registration&stringEventID=Mzkz or see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

• Waived application fee (save $100!)
• Applications processed at the event and admission to program of choice*
• Automatic Entrance Award offers for qualified students
• Housing promotions and scholarships for students who apply at the event

FRENCH IMMERSION WEEK: February 6^th – February 10^th

Wednesday - Friendly Competition for French immersion students and staff in the big gym starting at 12:15 pm.

Thursday – French Music in the Commons

Friday – Breakfast Special $2.50 (French toast with strawberries and maple syrup) for all students and staff starting at 8:00 am.

STUDENT AND TEAM PHOTOS

Life Touch will be at the school on Tuesday, February 7th to take student photos of any new students or any students who has yet to have their photo taken this school year. These photos are for identification purposes and for the yearbook. Students will receive proofs of their photo and can then order a package of pictures, if they choose to do so.  Each student will receive a free ID card. Team photos will also be taken.  All athletes are to check their team group on Edsby for approximate times to meet in the gym with their coaches.

SLC VALENTINE CRUSH

Send a Valentine to someone special! Cans of Crush will be on sale for delivery on Valentine's Day: Orange = Friendship, Pink = Secret Admirer and Purple = Crushin'. Order your Crush ($2.00 per can) in the Commons from Monday, February 6^th to Wednesday, February 8^th.

SLC MATCHMAKERS SALE

Matchmakers will be sold for $2.00 in the Commons during lunch from Monday, February 13^th to Wednesday, February 15^th.

VALENTINE’S SPIRIT WEEK: February 13^th – February 15^th

Monday – Traffic Light Day

Wear Red – Stop (I already have/don’t need a Valentine.)

Wear Yellow – Caution (Valentine? Maybe.)

Wear Green – Go (Looking for Love.)

Tuesday – Red & Pink Day

Wednesday – Twin Day with games at lunch

STEM CLUB

Students who are interested in joining the STEM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Club are invited to sign up by using the QR code below:

SEMESTER 1 CONSTRUCTION & CARPENTRY STUDENTS

Students who were enrolled in Construction 10, 20, or 30 during Semester 1 need to go the workshop (before/after school or during lunch hour) to take home their projects.

DIVERSE MINDS CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition involves writing and illustrating a children's book about diversity and inclusion that is geared to children between the ages of five to ten. The book can be written in either of the two official languages (English or French) or it can be written as a bilingual book. Students can work on their own or in pairs – where one student is illustrating and one writing. The competition is open to all high-school students across Canada, and is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to become a published author and win up to $5,000! Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners, as well as a bonus of $250 for the teachers of the finalists!!  Students can submit their books until April 16, 2023. For additional information and tips about the contest, go to  https://www.bnaibrith.ca/diverseminds/ As well, a video that explains how to enter the competition is available at Diverse Minds - Enter Video 2023 - YouTube  

CBC’s THE FIRST PAGE: Student Writing Contest

The contest involves writing the first page (300 - 400 words) of a novel set 150 years in the future, with the protagonist facing an issue that's topical today and setting the scene for how it plays out in a century and a half. This contest has two categories: Grades 7 to 9 and Grades 10 to 12. Each winner will receive a one-year subscription to OwlCrate (delivery of a monthly box with a book and book-related goodies) and the school will receive 50 free books. All shortlisted entries will be published on CBCBooks.ca. The deadline to enter is February 28, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To submit go to CBC Literary Prizes Submission Manager (submittable.com). To read the 2022 winners’ stories go to https://www.cbc.ca/books/joshua-zhuang-and-victor-li-win-the-first-page-student-writing-challenge-1.6644539?cmp=newsletter_CBC%20Books%20Student%20Writing%20Challenges_8303_870314

RCMP DEPOT YOUTH CAMP

The Depot Youth Camp is a week-long summer camp (July 17-21, 2023 and July 24-28, 2023) for students in Grades 11 and 12 (ages 16-19). The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 1st. Student selection will be based on academic achievement, fitness and interest in a career in policing. While at camp, students will be issued parts of the RCMP uniform to wear and will be expected to act as a troop in training. The two camps will involve participation and observation of activities such as: drill, driver simulator training, firearms, police officer scenarios, fitness training, troop graduation, and a tour of the RCMP Heritage Centre. For more information and how to apply, please visit https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/depot-youth-camp-now-accepting-applications-deadline-march-1-2023 and contact: "F" Division RCMP ProActive Recruiting at FDIV-ProActive-Recruiting@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

IBAS YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADER BURSARY

The Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) is offering the 2023 ‘IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary’ for grade 12 students entering post-secondary education. It is a one-time cash bursary amount of $5,000 to be given to the successful applicant. To learn more about the bursary and to access the application form, visit the website https://www.ibas.ca/bursary.html The 2023 application window will be open Monday, April 17th to 5 PM on Friday, June 16th.  

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/

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

The deadline to apply to many of the U of S  Bachelor of Education programs for fall 2023 is Wednesday, February 15^th.

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.  

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).

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 - Beef Dip Au Jus $3.50

Tuesday - Poutine $3.50

Wednesday - Ham & Cheese Croissant $3.50

Thursday - Meat Pie & Caesar Salad $3.50

Friday - Taco in a Bag $3.50