Announcements

Attention grade 12 students thinking of going into the skilled trades.  Conestoga College has provided us with some information about the W. Garfield Weston Foundation’s family scholarship.  Eligible recipients can receive up to $4,000.00 through the scholarship.  Information is posted on the Financing Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulletin board outside of Student Services.

Attention Grade 12 students interested in applying for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program.  Up to $10,000.00 each will be awarded to 170 students across Canada.  Students applying to university can view some details on the Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries bulleting board outside of Student Services.  Scholarship applications are due to the Program October 25, 2019.

This is an announcement that the SJC Swim team is about to get under way.  There will be a signup sheet outside of room 277, please take a form and put your name on the list.  Practices will be at 7 am on Mondays and after school on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gretzky center pool.  Listen for more announcements in the coming weeks or see Mr. Perras.  Our first meet is in November.

Senior students, have you ever thought about helping those who have been devastated by a natural disaster?  If you have this passion, then this year’s mission trip might be for you.  The school board has been offering mission trips for over 20 years.  The mission trip is a unique experience that allows you to put your faith into action.  You will get the chance to work with other students from our school board for one week.  This opportunity to live your faith by helping others is open to all senior students.  The tentative location for this year’s mission trip is southern Louisiana to help in the relief of damage caused by over a decade of hurricanes and flash flooding.  If you are interested, please pick up an application form from Mrs. Padmore in the attendance office or from Mrs. Malecki in Room 203.  Sports are very limited, so apply as soon as possible.  Application are due back by October 1st at the latest.

Are you registered to travel to Germany, Switzerland and Italy over the March Break 2020?  Please listen careful, since this message is for you.  There will be a mandatory meeting tomorrow-Wednesday, September 25th at the beginning of your lunch.  If you have junior lunch, you will meet Mrs. Duffy in Room 231.  If you have senior lunch, you will meet Mrs. DiStefano in Room 232.  Bring your lunch.

SJC Gazette Newspaper meeting today in Portable 6th at 3 p.m.  Please see Mr. Heida if you have any questions.

Attention all students interested in NTS Drama.  There will be a meeting on Monday, September 23rd in Portable 6.  We will meet and begin planning for the St. John’s NTS entry this year.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Heida.  See you Monday.

Attention students looking to obtain some community involvement hours.  We have some new opportunities posted on the board outside of student services.    Brantwood Farms is looking for volunteers to assist at their charity event called Ghost Encounters Haunted Barn and Hayride.  Positions include actors, security, ticket taking, makeup and costumes.  Another opportunity is with our Daily Bread Dinners at Grace Anglican Church.  Positions include dishwashing, assisting with serving and cleanup.  Also, the Grand River Council on Aging are seeking student volunteers to help with their fundraiser called Taco Fest at Harmony Square on September 29th.  Students can help with a variety of activities including helping vendors and contestants to set up their booths, helping contestants serve tacos, collect ballots and general errands. Volunteers are also needed at Harmony Square for their Scare in the Square on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th.   Contact information for all these opportunities is posted on the board outside of Student Services.

Are you interested in the Germany, Switzerland, and Italy art trip for March Break 2020, then this message is for you?  However, if you are already registered for the trip, you can disregard this message.  There will be a parent information night tomorrow-Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 232 (Mrs. DiStefano’s room).

SJC Gazette Newspaper meeting this Friday, September 20th in Portable 6th at 3 p.m.  Please see Mr. Heida if you have any questions.

Attention all students interested in NTS Drama.  There will be a meeting on Monday, September 23rd in Portable 6.  We will meet and begin planning for the St. John’s NTS entry this year.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Heida.  See you Monday.

Attention students looking to obtain some community involvement hours.  We have some new opportunities posted on the board outside of student services.    Brantwood Farms is looking for volunteers to assist at their charity event called Ghost Encounters Haunted Barn and Hayride.  Positions include actors, security, ticket taking, makeup and costumes.  Another opportunity is with our Daily Bread Dinners at Grace Anglican Church.  Positions include dishwashing, assisting with serving and cleanup.  Also, the Grand River Council on Aging, they are seeking student volunteers to help with their fundraiser called Taco Fest which they will hold at Harmony Square on September 29^th.  Students can help with a variety of activities including helping vendors and contestants to set up their booths, helping contestants serve tacos to visitors, collect ballots and general errands. Volunteers are also needed at Harmony Square for their Scare in the Square on Friday, October 4^th and Saturday, October 5^th.   Contact information for these opportunities is posted on the board outside of Student Services.

Attention grade 12 students looking to attend post-secondary school next year.  Please check the bulletin board in the hallway near Student Services for information regarding college and university liaison visits, college and university open houses, scholarship and funding information.  Information will be posted to the boards as they are received so check often.  Additional information regarding scholarships, awards, and bursaries will be available from time to time in the Student Services Office, check the hanging files on the wall near the seating area.  Listen to announcements for information regarding scholarships, awards and bursaries.  Information will also be provided in the Leaving the Nest