PROM
Thursday, June 20th – 5:30-11:00 (students MUST be picked up by 11:00); Luina Station, 360 James Street N, Hamilton, L8L 1H5 – 905-525-2410

 

GRAD MASS / LUNCHEON
Tuesday, June 5th – St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 300 River Oaks Blvd E, Oakville –
Mass – 11:00 (all parents are welcome to join)
Luncheon – 12:15 (students only)

 

GRAD CEREMONY
Wednesday, June 26th – 7:00 in the school gymnasium
Extra tickets – available for “Live-feed” into the Theatre ONLY – first-come/first-serve list available to Grad students Tuesday, June 10th

 

GOWNS/TICKETS
Graduating students can pick-up their gowns and parents’ tickets (2) after their exams on June 18th-20th  in the school store between 11:30 and 12:30 ONLY

Wednesday June 5th is the Graduation Mass and Luncheon which will take place at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church located at 300 River Oaks Blvd East here in Oakville. You are not required to attend classes on this day. However, you must arrive at the church at 10:30am. You need to be dressed in appropriate semi-formal attire. You will need to arrange your own transportation to and from St. Joseph’s where the mass and luncheon are being held. Mass will take place first followed immediately by the luncheon.

Monday, June 10th is the Graduation Rehearsal. This will take place in the gym during Period 4 and you are not required to go to class as attendance will be taken during the rehearsal. Attendance is mandatory for all graduating students. Important information related to graduation activities will be discussed during the rehearsal.

As stated in the Grad Package, each graduating student will be given 2 tickets to the grad ceremony held in the gymnasium of Holy Trinity on Thursday, June 26th. These tickets will be distributed, along with the gowns, during the final exams. If a student would like additional tickets, it is their responsibility to put their name on the "First-Come/First-Serve" list which will be posted in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, June 11th. ALL additional tickets are for the "Live-Feed" in the Theatre, they are NOT for the Gymnasium.

Please come out and support the Oakville Food Drive.  Please look at the attached flyer.

Halton Catholic Charity Golf Classic & a Chance to Win a mini iPad!

The 2nd Annual Halton Catholic Charity Golf Classic, in support of the Halton Catholic Children’s Education Foundation, will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Hidden Lake Golf and Country Club, Burlington.  Last year’s tournament raised $9000.00 to help enhance the educational experience and enrich the lives of our students.

To participate in the event, or to sponsor a student to golf, or to donate a raffle prize, please complete the registration or sponsorship form that is available on the Foundation’s website: www.hccef.org. For more details, please contact Frank Crouchman at 905-681-0882 or at 905-407-3695. 

Entry Fee including cart, golf, lunch, dinner and prizes is $175.00 or you are welcome to attend the Dinner only ($50.00).

The success of this annual fundraiser depends largely on the generosity and support of individuals and businesses in our community.  We appreciate your consideration to Sponsor a hole ($200.00); Sponsor a student to golf ($175.00);  or a donation for the raffle or prize table (at your discretion).
A mini iPad has been donated in support of the Halton Catholic Children’s Education Foundation. Secondary School Students are eligible for the draw by correctly identifying one of the goals of the Halton Catholic Children's Education Foundation. The draw will take place on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 at the 2nd Annual Catholic Charity Golf Classic being held at Hidden Lake Golf and Country Club.
The information regarding the draw is available under the Heading “Latest News” by clicking on the following link: http://www.hccef.org/.

Dear Parents:
Re:  Update to Allerject Epineprine Auto Injectors  at HCDSB School Sites

Allerject  is a new epinephrine auto injector, recently developed and available for  parents/guardians to select for the emergency treatment of their child’s anaphylaxis.  Allerject’s, new option, the automated voice instruction  guides patients and caregivers step by step through the injection process in the event of an emergency.   For more information on the Allerject go to:  www.allerject.ca

With thanks to Elizabeth Monk from Sanofi who manufactures the Allerject Auto Injectors the Halton Catholic District School Board has recently received  Allerject trainers to train school staff and occasional teachers.   Information, instruction and training on the Allerject trainers will be completed by the end of June 2013.  

We are pleased to inform you that your choice of the Allerject auto injector, if you so choose, is welcome at your school site beginning on the first day of school in September 2013. 

You may also wish to include the following information listed below—depending on your situation.
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Reminders of the HCDSB selection and procedures for epinephrine auto injectors:

Choice of auto injectors for HCDSB Schools (September 2013)  -  only the  Epi Pen or Allerject

The HCDSB policy with epinephrine auto injectors follows best practices from Anaphylaxis Canada in the number and location of the epinephrine auto injectors:
• The student is to have two (2) epinephrine auto injectors at school.
• 1 the student carrys on their person with the exception of junior and senior kindergarten students where teachers have immediate access to the auto injector in their classroom
• 2nd one is stored in a secure location readily accessible if student has a reaction where the first auto injector is used.

Parent/guardians are responsible to provide and keep track of the expiry date of their child’s auto injector and provide two (2) auto injectors that are up to date.
Epi Pen/Allerject should be in a protective container labeled with the child’s name.
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For further information please contact your school administrator

Summer School Information and Registration Forms are now available online and in the Guidance Office.  Students are encouraged to complete their application online and then submit the application to their Guidance Counsellor.

Are you interested in earning your Grade 10 Civics and Career Courses, or your Grade 11 or 12 University English Credit, this summer in Boston/NYC/Philadelphia/Wash DC?  There is a Parent/Student Information Session on Tues. April 23rd at LOYOLA SS in Oakville.  Also, please visit www.edutravelforcredit.com or see Guidance for more information.

Dear Grade Nine Student Parent or Guardian:

Halton Catholic District School Board and ARAMARK Canada Ltd. are excited to introduce an exclusive new feature to further improve dining services in your school cafeteria in February 2013 – Meal Plan Cards!  For more information, open the attachment.

Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students receive the SHSM's seal on their diploma when they graduate.
• complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the
student’s selected field
• earn valuable industry certifications including first
aid and CPR qualifications
• gain important skills on the job with employers
see http://www.schooltocareer.ca/ and sign up in Guidance.

Mathematics Help is available on Wednesdays after-school in Room 306.

 

Math Help is also available on-line at https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/ for Grades 9 and 10 students (see your math teacher for details), or http://www.ilc.org/aat/index.php for Grades 11 and 12 students. 

Homework Help is available to all students after-school on Tuesday's and Thursday's in Room 111.  Please see Ms. Castligone if interested.

The Halton Catholic District School Board is committed to the values of freedom of religion and freedom from discriminatory or harassing behaviours based on religion and will take all reasonable steps to provide religious accommodations within the legal rights afforded to the Catholic school system.
Students requesting religious accommodations must present written notice from their parents/guardians specifying their accommodation needs relating to religious observances, including holy days on which they will be absent from school. This notice should be made in advance (preferably at the beginning of each school year) to ensure that scheduling of major evaluations, such as tests, assignments or examinations, takes the religious observances into consideration.
For further information regarding Religious Accommodations, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal of the school, or refer to “Religious Accommodation Requests” on our board website: www.hcdsb.org

This is the Grade 10, 11, and 12 Information Package for September 2012.

This is the Grade 9 Orientation package and more for September 2012.