Community Hours Graduation Requirement Update:

During the pandemic, the Ministry of Education temporarily waived some policy restrictions around Community Involvement Hours. This allowed students more flexibility in completing community involvement hours required to graduate. These temporary measures expired at the end of the 2022-2023 school year on August 31, 2023.

For students, this means that any hours from employment must be dated prior to September 1, 2023.  In addition, any work / chores done after September 1, 2023 around the house are NOT eligible to be counted as Community Involvement hours.  

The new regulation is more reflective of the spirit of volunteerism and recognizes that the purpose of the community involvement graduation requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities. By being involved in their communities and serving others, students develop transferable skills and explore different sectors and potential career opportunities.

If you have any questions concerning Community Involvement hours and their requirement for Graduation, please visit the following link and / or contact the Guidance Department here at the school.

Please see the attached Winter Newsletter from STSCO.

On behalf of James Brake, Superintendent of Education and Jessica Outram, System Principal of Indigenous Education, please find information attached regarding the Student Trustee Election for 2024-2025.  Attached is a brief synopsis of the role, process involved in electing a Student Trustee, and instructions for application submission.

Applications must be submitted by January 26, 2024, to Colleen Honey, Executive Assistant to James Brake.

Please see the revised exam / culminating task schedule for the week of Jan 29 - Feb 2, 2024.Semester 1 End of Semester Procedures - Student / Parent

Grade 10 Period 4 Classes, March 1

Information sent by Show Me the Money:

Show Me the Money is a free, 60-minute live, interactive virtual workshop that demystifies and provides an introduction to the Financial Services Industry, designed by educators and industry experts specifically for grade 10 students. These sessions are professionally facilitated in real-time and provide students with an opportunity to compete against other students across Canada in our Show Me the Money game at the end of the instructional period. Show Me the Money introduces students to various facets of the financial industry, as well as potential careers that are available to them within the industry. Show Me the Money covers a number of overall expectations surrounding financial literacy and the world of finance in classes like Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Career Studies, Business Studies, etc. through a fast-paced series of authentic examples and embedded assessments.

Please see the attached scholarship and bursary opportunities from the Canadian Welder's Bureau.