Thursday, 1: June Exemption NotificationsStudents will receive exemption reports at the end of the school day on Thursday, 1 June. Students earning multiple exemptions MAY be excused from attending review classes on Friday, 2 June through Tuesday, 6 June inclusive. Each student will receive an individualized report indicating numbers of earned exemptions and whether or not review day attendance is required. Note: there is an error in the Student Agenda book and on the School Calendar which incorrectly lists May 31 as the date for exemption notifications. The correct date of June 1 has been announced in school on multiple occasions. Students required to attend review classes will be in classes for full days as usual. Those excused from review days may choose to attend review classes in courses in which they are required to write exams. Warm Weather Dress Code remains in effect during review days and exams. Final Exam Schedule: 7–19 JuneCongratulations Rohan Sethi!Last week, Rohan Sethi '20 completed in a Canada-wide Science Fair held in Regina and won a Bronze medal for his science project "The Effects of Consuming Smoothies Containing Faba Bean Ingredients on Glycemic Control and Satiety." Congratulations, Rohan, on your fine achievement and for representing Manitoba and St. Paul's High School so well! 2017 18U Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Champions!Congratulations to Darian Picklyk '17 and Gerard Murray '17 of the 204 Volleyball Club for winning the 18U age class Provincials. In addition, Darian was selected as the MVP for the 2017 Provincials!
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No School, Victoria Day: Monday, 22 MayThe school is closed for Victoria Day. Ernie Ostermann Golf Tournament: Thursday, 25 MayGrade 12 students do not have classes on Thursday to allow them to participate in the annual Ernie Ostermann Golf Tournament at Bel Acres Golf Course. Grade 9 Immunizations: Friday, 26 MayGrade 9 parents should read the following reminder notice regarding immunizations for their sons. Reminder Notice 2017 Volleyball Manitoba 15U Provincial Championship Congratulations to Justin Cross’20, Jack Filmon’20, Sean Coughlin’20 and Eric Loewen’20 all of the Club 204 Volleyball 15U Gold Team. They captured the Provincial title winning Gold in Brandon last weekend. Justin Cross was also named as a Provincial All Star. The team will now complete in the 2017 Western Canadian Championships in Regina May 19 – 22. Rookie Rugby ProgramRookie Rugby, a co-ed, and non-tackling game for children ages 7–15. Rookie Rugby is a fun and active start to being part of a team through the joy of rugby. This sport develops the principles for the love of physical activity, teamwork and introduces the skills of rugby at an early age. Registration Form
Warm Weather Dress CodeWarm Weather Dress Code will take effect beginning Monday, 15 May and continue for the remainder of the school year. Grade 9 Track and Field Day: Monday, 15 MayAll Grade 9 students will be participating in the St. Paul's Track and Field meet held at the University of Manitoba - Pan Am Stadium-outdoor track. Information Letter (previously emailed to Grade 9 parents) Early Dismissal: Tuesday, 16 MayEarly Dismissal: Friday, 19 MayStudents will be dismissed at 11:45 am. Students are expected to attend classes during the morning even if they have only one or two classes due to study periods or spares. Parents are asked to cooperate with the school by ensuring their son attends morning classes so that we may offer a meaningful educational experience during the morning and so that we may all enjoy an early start to the long weekend. Student absences will not be excused or supported by the school without a note from a physician. Winnipeg Transit has been notified of our early dismissal and will provide bus service shortly after students are dismissed for the day. 2017 Volleyball Manitoba 16U Provincial ChampionshipsCongratulations to Darian Koskie ‘19, Carter Nott-Eyjolfson ‘19, Ben Traa ’19, and Assistant Coach, Evan Alexander '11, of the Jr. Wesmen Club Volleyball team on winning Gold in the 16U Provincial Championships held May 6–7 in Steinbach. The team will now compete in the 2017 Western Canadian Championships in Calgary May 19–22. Congratulations Mathieu Lavoie!Mathieu was selected to the 2017 Manitoba Indoor Volleyball Team for "Les Jeux de la francophonie canadienne 2017" (2017 French Canada Games). The games will take place in Moncton – Dieppe, July 11–15th. Congratulations and good luck to Mathieu and his teammates! Happy Mother's Day! On behalf of the St. Paul's High School Community, we wish a happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in our school community. The following prayer is offered in honour of all mothers. Loving God, We thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, Whose love is so precious that it can never be measured, whose patience seems to have no end. May we see your loving hand behind them and guiding them. We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out of love or time, or patience. We ask you to bless them with your own special love. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen Source: Catholic Doors Ministry The following video was shared during our Marian Liturgy on the afternoon of Friday, 5 May. Victoria Day, No Classes: Monday, 22 MayThe school is closed for Victoria Day.
Bing Crosby Speech Contest and Paul Herriot Spelling BeeCongratulations to all students who participated in the annual Bing Crosby Speech Contest and Paul Herriot Spelling Bee on Monday, 1 May. Thank-you to Stephen Crew, Zach McLaren, Khang Nguyen, David Abad, and Bill Li, all grade twelve AP English students, who judged the speeches, to Kieran Guttormson who served as Emcee, to Mrs McGill for organizing this event, to Mr Beeston and Mr Matthew for conducting the Spelling Bee, and to all English Language Arts teachers who helped prepare our student-speakers and spelling bee competitors. The names of all students who delivered speeches are shown below. Grade-level winners are shown in bold. Grade 9 (Recitation)
Grade 10 (Prepared Speeches)
Grade 11 (Impromptu)
Winning Spelling Bee Team: Class 9-2 taught by Mr Kelsch: Mitchell Langdon, Calvin Sun, Mohamed Gdih, and Omar Alghoul with Michael Clouston as the alternate. Student Council Spirit WeekOur Student Council has planned a final spirit week for the current school year. There are fun dress code days and activities planned for next week as indicated below. Dress Code Days Monday, 8 May: Colour Day Each grade assigned a colour to wear.
Tuesday, 9 May: Rocker, Rapper or Country Artist Day Dress up in the spirit of the musical genre that you prefer Wednesday, 10 : Floral or Neon Day Wear a major item of clothing that is floral patterned or neon Thursday, 11 May: Beach Day Dress up like you are going to the beach, no swimsuits, flip flops, inappropriate muscle shirts or bare chests allowed Friday, 12 May: Men for Others Day Students and teachers will be able to have a free relaxed dress code if they bring in one or more non perishable food item for Winnipeg Harvest. There will be four designated collection points throughout the school, with each one being assigned to a specific grade level. All students will need to report to the dress code booth between 8–8:30 am each morning to receive a dress code sticker and approval for their outfits. Students who do not have a sticker will be considered to be out of dress code. Lunch Activities Monday, 8 May: Student Council vs Staff Basketball Game The Student Council will face off against a team comprised of any willing staff or faculty member. Tuesday, 9 May: Frisbee target competition One player rep per MGM, the three individuals that get the most discs through the hoop in a certain amount of time will win points for their grade. Wednesday, 10 May: Scavenger hunt One player rep per MGM, 10-15 item scavenger hunt for students to complete on school grounds. The team that completes the hunt in first, second and third place will win points for their grade. Thursday, 11 May: Tug of War Tug of War amongst grades in the gym, one player rep per MGM to participate. Each participant will receive points that will be added to their grade level total. Students will only compete against students from their grade level. Friday, 12 May: Push-Up Competition 1 contestant per each MGM, contestants will be given a minute to do as many pushups as they can. The top three contestants will receive points for their grade. AP Exam Schedule
Social Media Presentations: Winnipeg Police Services
Evening of Performing and Visual Arts: Wednesday, 10 MayPlease join our community for an evening of Performing and Visual Arts. Student artwork will be on display, and all of our school bands and choir will perform a wonderful selection of music. A sliver collection will take place with funds going to support our Music Program. The evening begins at 7:00 pm and will be held in the Paul Albrechtsen MultiPlex. Arrive early to view the artwork on display. Parking will be available in the MultiPlex parking lot off Holland Blvd. Overflow parking will be available in the Student Parking Lot off Bower Blvd. March for Life: Thursday, 11 May A group of St. Paul's students and staffwill be taking part in the March for Life on Thursday, 11 May.
The Mission and Vision committee would like to invite anyone interested to take part in this event as; “Our mandate is to discover ways to ensure that Catholic traditions, Jesuit pedagogy, Ignatian spirituality and the mission of educating ' en for others” continues. Mission and Vision activities within the school and larger community are to be viewed not as an “add on,” but rather as part of all discernment and action.” Congratulations!Adam Vis '19 and Brendan Vis '19 were both chosen to represent St. Paul’s at the United Way's "Youth day of Caring" on Friday, 19 May. Adam and Brendan were selected in recognition for their commitment and effective service in our school's Christian Service Program. Well done! Connor Stewart '17 and Ryan Stewart '20 both made the 2017 Manitoba Ultimate Frisbee team for "Les Jeux de la francophonie canadienne 2017" (2017 French Canada Games). These games will be held in Moncton – Dieppe, July 11–15th. Good luck to Connor and Ryan, and Team Manitoba, as they go for a repeat victory given the team won Gold at the last French Canada Games in Ottawa in 2014. 2017 St. Paul's Fashion Show Gallery Is your pancake griddle missing?A griddle was left at the school after the pancake breakfast in February. The griddle is currently in the Murray Hall kitchen and is ready for pick up. Happy Mother's Day! On behalf of the St. Paul's High School Community, we wish a happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in our school community. The following prayer is offered in honour of all mothers. Loving God, We thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, Whose love is so precious that it can never be measured, whose patience seems to have no end. May we see your loving hand behind them and guiding them. We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out of love or time, or patience. We ask you to bless them with your own special love. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen Source: Catholic Doors Ministry The following video was shared during our Marian Liturgy on the afternoon of Friday, 5 May. Why the Only Future Worth Building Includes Everyone
Pope Francis surprised the organizers of TED2017 when he appeared via video at the event and shared how we all need each other.
Bing Crosby Speech Contest: Monday, 1 May
We will follow a modified schedule as well as change in period sequence to accommodate the Bing Crosby Speech Competition and Paul Herriot Spelling Bee.
AP Exam Schedule
Mother-Son Liturgy: Friday, 5 May
Grade 12 Students and their mothers will participate in the annual Mother-Son Liturgy. The schedule is as follows:
PARKING: The Winnipeg Parking Authority has lifted parking restrictions to allow for sufficient parking for this event. The following arrangements will be in place from 8:00AM–2:00PM on Friday, 5 May:
Marian Liturgy: Friday, 5 May
Grade 9–11 Students will attend the Marian Liturgy at 2:30 PM on Friday, 8 May. Schedule 2 is in effect, however, the school day will end at 3:15pm as per our regular schedule.
Social Media Presentations: Winnipeg Police Services
Presentations originally scheduled for grade 9 and 10 classes on Thursday, 27 April have been rescheduled as indicated below. In addition, the previous weekly post had the dates reversed for grade 11 and 12 students. The following information is correct.
Congratulations to Rohan Sethi!
Recently, Rohan Sethi '20 participated at the Manitoba School Science Symposium and presented his project titled "The Effects of Consuming Smoothies Containing Faba Bean Ingredients on Glycemic Control and Satiety." Rohan's project received several awards and he will travel to Regina in May to represent Manitoba at the annual Canada Wide Science Fair. Congratulations and good luck, Rohan!
Congratulations to Zach Johnson and Andrij Deneka!
Zach Johnson '18 and Andrij Deneka '18 have been selected to participate in this year's Manitoba ALIVE workshop that will begin on the afternoon of Thursday, 4 May and continue until Saturday evening, 6 May. The workshop will be held at St. Mary's Academy. Congratulations to Zach and Andrij being selected and for representing St. Paul's High School at Manitoba ALIVE!
From the Parent Guild
“May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive.” ~ Fennel Hudson
Mr. Hudson, we think you are on to something. The Parent Guild is most certainly feeling alive, and it is not just because of the spring sunshine. We’d like to thank the following people for their help recently:
Looking forward, the Guild would like you to mark your calendars with the following:
The Parent Guild wishes our Moms a very Happy Mother’s Day on May 14 and hopes everyone is able to enjoy a wonderful month. It is hard to believe that it is almost June! 
Evening of Performing and Visual Arts: Wednesday, 10 May
Please join our community for an evening of Performing and Visual Arts. Student artwork will be on display, and all of our school bands and choir will perform a wonderful selection of music. A sliver collection will take place with funds going to support our Music Program. The evening begins at 7:00pm and will be held in the Paul Albrechtsen MultiPlex. Arrive early to view the artwork on display. Parking will be available in the MultiPlex parking lot off Holland Blvd. Overflow parking will be available in the Student Parking Lot off Bower Blvd.
March for Life: Thursday, 11 May
On Thursday, 11 May, St. Paul’s students are invited to participate in the March for Life. This event is voluntary and regular classes will be occurring on this day. Students have been advised to speak with their religion teachers to pick up an information letter and permission slip if they wish to participate. The school is arranging bus transportation and supervision. Seats on the bus will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Student Council Election ResultsStudent Council Elections took place on Thursday, 20 April. Students have voted and our Student Council President and Vice President for the 2017–2018 school year will be Luke Maurice '18 and Mac Rice '18. Congratulations to Luke and Mac and to all candidates who ran for student council for the coming school year. Mission Week: Mary's MealsOur final Mission Drive this school year concludes on Monday, 24 April. Thank-you to all those students and families for their gracious support of Mary's Meals, an organization that operates school nutrition programs that support more than 1.2 Million children in 14 countries where poverty and hunger prevent children from receiving education. If you have not already done so, please consider making a donation to this initiative working to help solve global hunger. Donations can be made by clicking the button below and directing your gift to "Mission Fund." Tax receipts will be provided for donation amounts of $20.00 or more. Canadian Battlefields TourDuring Spring Break, a group of students and staff from St. Paul's travelled to France and Belgium to tour Canadian battlefield memorials and to study World War I and II history. Below are two reflections by St. Paul's students featured in Canada's History magazine. Congratulations to Stephen Crew '17 and Hunter Waytt '18 on writing fine reflections on their experiences.
Reach for the Top Team Wins Provincial Championship!Congratulations to the Reach for the Top Team who recently won the Provincial Championship! Next up are nationals in Toronto in May.  From Left: David Abad '17, Chris Karvelas '18, Abhi Gupta '18, Owen Swendrowski-Yerex '17, Connor Donovan Stewart '17, and Moderator, Mrs Joanne Ramjug No School: Monday, 24 AprilThere are no classes on Monday, 24 April as this will be our last faculty inservice of the school year. Class Sequence Change: Tuesday, 25 AprilFirst period of the day: Period 3 (Day 3) Director of Jesuit Vocations for Canada, Father Mbugua, SJ, will visit St. Paul's on Tuesday, 25 April. He will speak to all Grade 12 students during the first period slot (8:30–9:25am) and then visit select grade twelve classes during the second period slot (9:30–10:25 am) for an opportunity for students to ask questions. The order of class periods will be modified as follows to ensure grade twelve student are in the appropriate groupings. AM: 3, 4, MGM, 1 Lunch PM: 2, 5, 6 Social Media Presentations: Winnipeg Police ServicesOur area School Education Officer with the Winnipeg Police Service will address our students and staff about trends related to social media uses and abuses among youth. The following meeting times have been arranged for the coming weeks.
Relaxed Dress Code: Friday, 28 AprilWe will have a Relaxed Dress Code on Thursday, 20 April, in support of the St. Paul's Robotics Club. A contribution of $2 is required to participate.
Happy Easter!
Last Call for Tickets to St. Paul's Fashion ShowNo School: Monday, 17 AprilNo school due to Easter Monday. Mission Week 3: 18–25 AprilFrom Tuesday, 18 April through Tuesday, 25 April, we will be engaged in our last Mission Drive this school year. St. Paul's families are asked to contribute funds to support Mary's Meals–an organization working to ensure every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. Donations will primarily be collected in Mentor Groups. More Information Grade 11 Awareness Day: Wednesday, 19 AprilAll Grade 11 students will participate in the ‘Faith Road Show,’ visiting three houses of worship (Winnipeg Grand Mosque on Waverley, Winnipeg South Sikh Centre on Dovercourt, and Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on Wellington). Busses will depart St. Paul's around 9:00 am. All Grade 11 students will be expected to attend their first period classes on this day. Thursday, 20 AprilStudent Council Elections Student Council Elections will take place during MGM on the morning of Thursday, 20 April. Schedule 4 is in effect. Relaxed Dress Code We will have a Relaxed Dress Code on Thursday, 20 April, in support of the Crusader Rugby Program. A contribution of $2 is required to participate. Easter Liturgy: Friday, 21 AprilWe have an all-school Mass on Friday, 21 April to celebrate Easter. Mass will take place in the MultiPlex at about 12:40 pm. Parents are welcome. Schedule 5 is in effect.
1st Annual St. Paul's Hockey Classic: Sunday, 9 April The St. Paul’s Hockey Classic is a charity event with the aim of raising money for the Bursary Fund. The event challenges current Grade 12 students and alumni to a hockey game. Alumni, students, parents, friends and anyone who enjoys hockey are welcome to attend. • Date: Sunday, April 9, 2017 • Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm • Place: MTS Iceplex • Tickets: $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are available by contacting Dylan Braun, at the Front Reception at St. Paul's, or at the MTS Iceplex on the day of the event. Proceeds from ticket sales, the Rainbow Auction, and 50/50 will go to the the St. Paul's High School Bursary Fund. Event sponsored by:
2017 Student Council Opening Speeches: Monday, 10 AprilMonday, 10 April kicks off the election process for next year's Student Council. We will follow Schedule 2 and have an assembly in the afternoon to allow the President and Vice-President Candidates to introduce themselves and their platforms. The Opening Election Assembly is compulsory for grade 9–11 students. Grade 12 students who wish to vote must attend the assembly. We have nine teams running for Student Council President and Vice-President, respectively:
Stations of the Cross: Wednesday, 12 AprilWe have an all-school liturgy on Wednesday, 12 April. The service will take place in the MultiPlex at about 12:40 pm. Parents are welcome. Schedule 5. Thursday, 13 AprilProgress Reports Mailed Progress Reports will be mailed on Thursday, 13 April. Please contact Catherine Smither if a mailing is not received by Wednesday, 19 April. Relaxed Dress Code We will have a Relaxed Dress Code on Thursday, 13 April, in support of the Crusader Golf Program. A contribution of $2 is required to participate. Grade 10 Retreat Grade 10 parents are reminded of the Grade 10 retreat on Thursday, 13 April. If parents have not yet RSVPd, please respond to the letter that Ms Caron sent via email. Forward any questions to the Retreat Director, Tyler Kelsch. No School: Friday, 14 AprilNo school due to Good Friday. No School: Monday, 17 AprilNo school due to Easter Monday.
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