Saint Francis High School Winter Newsletter 2021-2022

SAINT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER EDITION 2021-2022

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:11

SAINT FRANCIS To the Families of Saint Francis High School,

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope that our families are doing well and are looking forward to our upcoming Christmas break. Seeing the excitement in our students over the past few days has been a real joy. I was amazed at how many of our students got into the spirit of Christmas. This week students enjoyed singing Christmas Carols in the cafeteria and many participated in this week’s Christmas Colours and Accessory Day, Pajama Day, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. In the spirit of Christmas our students were able to provide 22 food hampers to Saint Francis families with over $5600 dollars in gift cards being distributed. Special thanks and recognition are provided to Geremia Family Trust, Student Council, School Council for donating the funds for the gift cards.

Thus far, our school community has had relatively few COVID19 cases being reported and are pleased to report that the first four months of the school year have been exciting and enjoyable for both our students and staff. It is great to see our students’ playing sports and putting on drama productions, music concerts, and dance shows. Overall, there is a positive tone in the school and our staff and students are making the most out of each day despite the continuing COVID19 restrictions.

Our grade ten students have added great energy and spirit to our school community. They are truly Browns, and they have already demonstrated a desire to bring leadership and their own voice. The grade elevens and twelves find themselves very busy focusing on academics and school life. Overall, our students have been very purposeful in their work at Saint Francis with a notable heightened sense of engagement dedicated to learning. We are anticipating that they will perform well on their Diploma and final exams this coming January.

Saint Francis has recently hosted many great events showcasing the talents and gifts of our wonderful students. Some of the events include: The Fine Arts Gala featuring student artwork, dance, jazz band choir performance, the onstage production of “Village of Idiots”, Jr. Girls B-Ball tournament, the Mini S.F.I., Saint Francis food drive, “All I Want for Christmas” (YouTube Virtual) Music Christmas Concert and the “Live Love Dance” dance show. Our athletic teams have also enjoyed great success with our Div. 1 Soccer Girls capturing the City Title. Our Junior and Senior Football teams also did well. Juniors making it to the quarter finals and our Senior team came so close to winning Cities against our rivals the Notre Dame Pride. It was a difficult defeat, but our Senior team moved on to participate in the Provincial Championship game where we ended up 2 nd overall in the province. Go Browns Go! Thank you, parents, for your support over the first half of this school year. We are very appreciative of the efforts and dedication of the School Council executive and all those parents who volunteer in our school community. Saint Francis has a long tradition of parents and staff working together to enhance the educational experience for our students.

May God bless our families with peace and joy in the new year. May the holy spirit enter your hearts and bring you closer to the eternal harmony of being one with the Lord.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff at Saint Francis.

Saint Francis High School 877 Northmount Drive NW Calgary, AB T2L 0A3 Phone: 403-500-2026 Fax: 403-500-2226 website: https://stfrancis.cssd.ab.ca

G O B R O W N S

LAST DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK December 16

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING April 13 -7:00p.m. (RSVP email will be sent))

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY December 17 -No Classes

GOOD FRIDAY April 15 -No School

BACK TO SCHOOL January 4

EASTER BREAK April 18-22 -No School

EXAMS January 11-13 -No Scheduled Reg Classes

BACK TO SCHOOL April 25

LAST DAY OF SEMESTER 1 January 18

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING May 11 -7:00p.m. (RSVP email will be sent))

EXAMS January 19-28 -No Scheduled Reg Classes

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY May 20 -No Classes

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY January 31 -No Classes

VICTORIA DAY May 23 -No School

FIRST DAY OF SEMESTER 2 February 1

GRADUATION TBD

OPEN HOUSE February 8 (TBD Virtual)

EXT. FRENCH GRADUATION June 2

TEACHERS’ CONVENTION February 17-18 -No School

SPANISH ( ISA) GRADUATION June 9

FAMILY DAY February 21 -No School

LAST DAY OF SEMESTER 2 June 10

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING February 23 –7:00p.m. (RSVP email will be sent))

EXAMS June 13-28 -No Scheduled Reg Classes

ASH WEDNESDAY March 2

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY June 21 –No Scheduled Reg Classes

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY March 18 -No Classes

LAST DAY OF CLASSES June 28

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES April 1 -No Classes CCSD Calendar link: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/calendar Diploma 2021-2022 Exam Schedule January / June 2022

We’ve had a smooth start to the 2021-2022 school year and we are delighted that parents will be able to be more involved. A great way to stay connected with all the happenings at the school is to attend one of the school council meetings. Our principal, Mr. Mark Berger, attends every council meeting and brings a wealth of information and news to share with the parents. Please consider joining us at our next meeting on Wednesday February 23rd via Microsoft Teams. Simply RSVP to our school secretary, Mrs. Marisa Auvigne at marisa.auvigne@cssd.ab.ca and then a link will be sent to you via an email before the meeting. We look forward to meeting you!

In a normal school year, there are many volunteer projects that parents can assist with at the school. During the pandemic however, these special events and projects will only happen if approved by the principal in coordination with the Calgary Catholic School District. We welcome parents to sign up on the volunteer database for these potential opportunities. By adding your name to the database, you will receive emails about volunteer opportunities at the school. We do not send out mass emails regarding volunteer requests; only those who have signed up will receive the notifications about volunteering. You are not committing to anything by signing up. Throughout the year, we may require volunteers for: textbook distribution, athletics, fundraising, graduation events, and the staff appreciation lunch. If you are interested in signing up, please visit the following link: St. Francis Parent Volunteer Form On Monday November 29th, we held the plant pick-up for the Winter Plant Fundraiser. Our wonderful neighbours at Canadian Martyrs Church kindly let us use their garage and the weather was lovely. Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser. $1800 was raised in support of school projects. In the spring, we will have our Spring Plant Fundraiser where we will sell beautiful, locally-grown plants. Both plant sales help raise money in support of school council initiatives, such as enhancements to our Learning Commons and the annual year-end luncheon to thank our wonderful staff at Saint Francis. These seasonal fundraisers are a great way to encourage our friends and family to have beautiful plants to enjoy while supporting our school. Plant order forms will go out in April.

We look forward to a rewarding school year. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to us at stfrancis@schoolcouncil.cssd.ab.ca. More information about our school council can be found on the school website.

2021-2022 Saint Francis School Council Executive

Chair – Mary Pat Senger Vice-Chair – Eric Collins Treasurer – Terri Ollenberger Secretary – Kim Dempsey Committee Coordinators Volunteer Coordinator – Kim Yablonski Textbook Distribution Coordinator – Roberta Siegel Fundraising (Plant Sales) – Anita Wald Staff Appreciation Coordinator – Teresa Daprocida

2021-2022 School Council Meetings Wed., Sept. 22 Wed., Nov. 17 Wed., Feb. 23 Wed., Apr. 13 Wed., May 11

Cobs Bread Dough Raiser—At the Crowfoot location please tell them you are with Saint Francis High School. Cobs will donate 5% of your purchase back to our school in June. It's a very easy way to support your school while enjoying delicious and high quality breads and treats.

Saint Francis PIZZA Nights!

December 16, March 17, and May 19 Participating Papa John locations: Panorama, Arbour Lake, and Motel Village Use PROMO CODE: STF25 (at the start of your order) Save 25% off Regular Price Orders— Papa John’s donates 10% of the net orders to Saint Francis.

Treat yourself to a no-cooking night & support Saint Francis! It’s a delicious WIN-WIN evening!

Christmas is a joyful time of year, but also a stressful one. It is very easy to get weighed down by the demands of the season and the constant effort of trying to complete all of the tasks on our to-do list. It seems to be never ending. We scour Pinterest for the perfect Christmas dinner theme and decorating ideas.

Here’s a thought, how about we make Jesus the theme? After all that is what Christmas is all about. Why do we have to make things so complicated? Sometimes we forget the four virtues that Jesus brings to us: hope, love, joy and peace. If we stop for a moment to think about where these virtues play out in our own life, we can find a deeper connection to the true meaning of Jesus in the world today. It is important to teach our children that the greatest gifts are not the ones that money can buy, but the ones that reflect these virtues. How do we bring love, joy and peace to the world? How do we offer hope to those in despair? On Christmas we light the final Christ candle in the center of the wreath. It symbolizes that Jesus is the light of the world. As we celebrate Christmas, let us celebrate the joy that this light brings to us. This year our Saint Francis community came together to support families in need. We raised approximately $1400 to support our hamper program and those in need in our community. Special thanks to Parent Council for their donation, the Social Justice club for all their work raising money by participating in the 30 hour famine and making all the hampers. Also thank you to Lisa McGovern and Loblaws for the donating the re-usable bags for our hampers.

St. Francis High School Christmas Hampers

Senior Football After a year with the cancellation of football due to Covid-19, this year's season was a complete unknown. We started off the year with an exhibition loss in Lethbridge and then went on to win seven games in a row beating Notre Dame during the regular season. Unfortunately, we lost to Notre Dame in the City Finals in the final minute. The team picked themselves up, brushed themselves off and went north to Edmonton to defeat the number one ranked Salisbury Sabres! This qualified the team for a backdoor birth to the Provincial Finals against the perennial powerhouse Harry Ainlay. We knew this would be a tough one as we have faced Harry Ainlay three times previously in the Provincial Finals, in the last three seasons. However, we had a tough day and unfortunately lost in the provincial finals. As we always do, we will learn from this season and be back bigger, faster, stronger next year. Go Browns Go!

Junior Football

Senior Girls Volleyball The senior volleyball season officially came to an end in a Tiebreaker set 25-23 to Foothills Comp. The girls played almost as much volleyball in 2 days as they did in their shortened league schedule. Imagine what this team might have done had they had their full season of games. So, ladies, you should be very proud finishing 3rd in the city to earn a berth at provincials.

We want to wish the girls all the best in their club season and all the best to our graduating grade 12s.

Congratulations to the Senior Volleyball team for being chosen as the recipient for the ASAA Sportsmanship Banner for 4A Girls Volleyball at the 2021 4A Volleyball Provincial Championships! Way to go!

Coach Kelly and Berze

Junior Girls Volleyball Even though we lost our first game in playoffs to Western Canada, we met our goal of securing a spot in the Division 1 Playoffs. Our team developed so much over the shortened season and will continue to do so throughout their club season.

We would like to thank the girls for their energy, commitment and coachability. Thank you, parents, for your cheering and support throughout the season.

Go Browns Go Coach Thompson and Berze

Senior Boys Volleyball

Senior Boys had a great and entertaining season, making it to the division 2 quarter finals. Every player contributed to our overall success as a team, and we couldn’t be more proud. While we look forward to next year, we are sad to say goodbye to our grade 12s (Connor, Adam, Nathan, Reese, Tyler, Colin, Van and Evan) and wish them all the best!

Junior Boys Volleyball The Saint Francis Browns Junior Boys Volleyball Team had a spectacular season that saw the team progress tremendously in all aspects of the game. Three players (Jonas, David, Daniel) took turns captaining the team throughout the season and each of them led the team with integrity, enthusiasm, and positivity. Much of the season was spent building skills and cohesion within the group of players and the joy and camaraderie continued to grow right up to the Division 2 Semi-Finals.

Tremendous blocks were put up by AJ, Dom, Anders, and Erik, while point-scoring hits rained down from Carter, David, Teo, and Daniel. Our setter Jonas (and replacement setters Carter, AJ, and Erik) calmly moved Volleyballs into position with great flexibility and speed throughout the season. Great support also came from Arion, Jan, Fariyes, and Hech who put up important points during serves.

While our season stopped one game short of the City Finals, each and every player showed a tremendous amount of positivity and growth, as well as great leadership both on and off the court. Coach Senkow and Coach Lovasz want to congratulate the players for their exemplary performance and conduct and thank them for a very enjoyable season. Go Browns!

Senior Girls Basketball Team The senior girls basketball team is glad to be back on the court this season. After a year off because of COVID the girls have put in the work thus far to compete in the highest division in the city. The team has 6 grade 12’s and 6 grade 11’s which is a great balance going forward. The Browns look forward to competing and trying to earn a provincial berth!

Junior Girls Basketball Team The Junior Girls Basketball team is off to a great start this season. They have already played in two tournaments and two league games. They were the 2nd place team in our home tournament, losing a close battle by 1 point. They were the consolation winners at the Western Tournament last weekend. We have come out on top in our league games and are 2-0 so far this season. The girls are great at working as a team, and have already seen big improvements in skill. We are very excited about this talented group of girls, and what is to come this season!

Senior Boys Basketball Team

Junior Boys Basketball Team

The senior boys basketball team is a very athletic, aggressive and fast paced group.

We have eight returning players who have unfinished business. This group has high expectations and we’re looking forward to a strong season.

The boys have shown tenacity, good sportsmanship, and are constantly pushing themselves to develop their skills and abilities. This team truly represents what it means to be a Brown.

GO BROWNS GO!!

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From Foods

From Culinary

Ginger Snaps (yield: 24 cookies)

Cranberry and White Chocolate Whipped Shortbread (yield:30 cookies)

Ingredients 2 cup sifted flour 1 Tbsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 egg ¼ cup molasses ¼ cup Sugar to roll cookie dough in

Ingredients 1 cup margarine 1 cup butter 1 cup icing sugar ½ cup corn starch 3 cups flour ½ tsp salt ¾ cup dried cranberries ¾ cup coarsely chopped white chocolate

Method PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES F SIFT flour. ADD ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. SIFT again.

Use the electric mixer to CREAM together the butter and sugar.

ADD the egg and molasses and continue to mix well.

SLOWLY add the flour mixture. MIX well using the low speed of the electric mixer.

TURN OFF electric mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl often.

CONTINUE MIXING. USE a tablespoon to scoop up a portion of the cookie dough.

ROLL the dough into small balls.

PLACE ¼ cup of sugar in a small bowl.

ROLL the cookie balls in the sugar until they are well coated.

PLACE cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on a PARCHMENT lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 F for 10 to 15 minutes.

REMOVE FROM OVEN and place baking sheet on a wire cooling rack for at least 5 minutes.

REMOVE cookies from the baking sheet using a turner and place on cooling rack to continue cooling.

Method CREAM butter and margarine ADD dry ingredients and beat at high speed until the consistency of whipped cream STIR in dried cranberries and white chocolate DROP onto cookie sheet ~ 1 tbsp/cookie Bake at 325 degrees for 20mins

BEST HAIR

Our Cosmetology students celebrated Halloween and worked in teams to create their “Spookiest” Styles. It was Spooktakular!...Here are the winners in the categories of “Best Hair”, “Best Makeup” and “Best in Show”. Congratulations to everyone’s contributions, team work and creativity!

BEST IN SHOW

BEST MAKEUP

This fall our Design 10 students took part in a four day mask design challenge, modelling masks using CAD software and their design skills.

Congratulations to Jeremy R. for his winning mask design. Jeremy has had his mask printed on one of the STEAM lab 3D printers to take home. Honorable mention goes to Ben L. for his 2nd place design.

Gender Equity Movement Club The Gender Equity Movement Club is a club that provides a safe space for both genders to meet and discuss issues surrounding gender inequity and gender-based issues in the world. Our fall goal has been a focus on gender-based violence and showcasing how day to day interactions, language and socially constructed gender labels, stereotypes and expectations can contribute to a culture of violence against women and girls. The club will have a visual showcase from November 19th – 30th and is working on developing student awareness through a student action campaign, morning announcements to encourage allyship and the involvement of guest speakers. Gender Equity Movement Club meets weekly Thursdays at lunch in room B121. New members always welcome!

The St. Francis High School Concert Band recorded in the gathering area to record for our virtual Remembrance Day liturgy.

The St. Francis Jazz Band and Jazz Choir performed at Calgary’s iconic Ironwood Stage on Nov. 15. Parents came to Calgary’s music mile to enjoy the show !

The music program was busy getting ready and recording for their virtual Christmas concert. It took place December 09 on You tube.

St. Francis High School Choir recorded for the CSSD Advent Choir Festival. It took place online on December 7th. Click here to watch a recording of the festival.

Beginning in mid September of 2021, the drama students of Saint Francis High School began working tirelessly to bring you this year’s fall production, “Village of Idiots.” This hilarious comedy, written by John Lazarus, takes place in Poland, in the small Jewish village of Chelm, during the latter part of the nineteenth century. The plot follows a year in the life of the Chelmniks and focuses on Yosef, a young outsider with a cryptic and curious past. In a humorous, lively and surprising chain of events, Yosef and the villagers of Chelm must prepare for the impending pogrom planned by the Imperial Russian Army and led by a mercilessly unforgiving Cossack officer.

From the auditions and the early stages of production to the final curtain-call, the teachers, actors and tech personnel have spent countless hours learning, growing and perfecting their respective tasks in order to get the show from script to stage seamlessly. As in most theatrical productions, there were high highs and low lows, but it was all worth it when it was finally ready to perform for an audience. Thank you to all of the cast and crew and everyone who was involved in the production, but most of all, thank you to those who made time out of their busy lives to come out and support the arts at Saint Francis High, it really means the world!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Genevieve U. (Grade 12)

SEMESTER TWO COURSE CHANGES Students looking to make changes to their Semester Two timetables must do so by meeting with their assigned counsellor before the start of Semester Two. By doing so well in advance of Semester Two start up, counsellors can provide information about course sequencing and selection, credit recovery, planning for next-grade and post-secondary planning.

TUTORIALS/DIPLOMA PREPARATION Tutorials will be available at school during the exam break. Check with your subject teacher for available times. Together with tutorials, students writing diploma exams can sign up for CSSD’s Diploma Prep. Register at www.cssd.ab.ca or phone 403.500.2012. Enrolment is limited.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Students have been submitting their completed graduation applications to Student Services since early December. Counsellors will be reviewing these applications in January and meeting with students whose applications contain irregularities so that a goal-to-graduate plan can be created.

SUICIDE AWARENESS PRESENTATION WRAP-UP Over the past six weeks, all our grade ten students have had the opportunity to be part of our annual Suicide Awareness Presentation. Canadian Mental Health facilitators work with our counsellors so that students receive valuable and up-to-date information about the topic of suicide awareness. We are very grateful of the expertise that Canadian Mental Health brings to our students each year. Thank you CMH!

STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE F104 Office Hours:

8:30—4:00 Monday—Thursday 8:30—2:00 Friday

CINDERELLA GOWN PROJECT The Cinderella Gown Project began in Calgary in 2005 as a small project at a local high school. Its goal then and now is to help teens attend their graduation celebration by providing a graduation gown for students who might otherwise not be able to purchase one. If you or someone you know might benefit from this program, please visit the website for access since covid has been restricted For more information about this program visit: www.cinderellaproject.ca

Office Assistant: Peggy Pilon peggy.pilon@cssd.ab.ca COUNSELLORS: Coralie Bedier Coordinating Teacher coralie.bedier@cssd.ab.ca Marc Osenton marc.osenton@cssd.ab.ca Rob Schrauth rob.schrauth@cssd.ab.ca Karen Wadson karen.wadson@cssd.ab.ca Career Practitioner: (Wed.—Fri. only) Carolyn Campbell carolyn.campbell@cssd.ab.ca

High School Information You Must Know! - From STUDENT SERVICES You can also follow us on Twitter for more info about post-secondary and scholarships. The code is @SFGuidanceccsd myPass – For TRANSCRIPTS and official credit count, and diploma marks. Must have for graduation.

Click myPass and follow the instructions to create an account ***Do NOT use school email address – use your ***own email address (like a gmail, yahoo etc.)

Need an Alberta Student Number (ASN) – this is not your CSSD number – you can find you ASN on your report card, schedule, or see us Student Services D2L – There is a Student Service section! Look here for info about post-secondary and scholarships

Work Experience Work Experience allows students who have a part time job to earn credits based on the number of hours they work. Hours spent volunteering and hours worked during summer may also be eligible for this program. Worksites are approved, students are evaluated, and a teacher supervises the students’ experience. Students involved in the program can:  Earn high school credits (1 credit for every 25 hours worked, with a minimum 75 hours worked)  Acquire the skills and work habits needed to succeed after high school For more information and to keep up to date on these and other Off-Campus programs (as well new programs!) please visit: Credits can be earned in the following courses:    

HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems (1 CTS credit) Work Experience 15, 25 and 35 (3 – 10 credits per course) Career Internship 10 (3 – 5 credits).

Of these credits, a total of 21 (1 CTS and 20 Work Experience) credits can be used toward the 100 credits required for a High School diploma.

https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Programs/Off-CampusEducation/ Pages/default.aspx Or contact the Off-Campus Teacher at Saint Francis: Mr. Don Buckie Cell; 403–880–1711 e-mail: don.buckie@cssd.ab.ca Office: Room N-102 (beside the Brown Gym main entrance)

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Is a career in the Trades something you might want to explore? RAP may enable you to gain experience in a trade to see if it is a career possibility for you. These are paid, full time summer positions and enable a student to earn credits based on the hours worked. Applications are available on your D2L homepage under “District Academic Programs” and are due in April, however students are encouraged to submit them earlier. This is a competitive application process so students will need to include a cover letter, resume and a teacher recommendation. A valid driver’s license is highly recommended when applying to this program.

Pre-Employment Programs In partnership with SAIT students can pursue a Dual Credit Certificate in Welding or Carpentry. This program covers the first-year technical training in these trades and runs for a full year starting in September 2022. Students will attend classes at SAIT from 8:30 – 11:30am, Mon to Thurs. Applications are available on your D2L homepage under “District Academic Programs” and are due in May. This is a competitive application process, so applicants are not guaranteed placement in the program.

Exploratory Programs Are you interested in exploring the following trade careers? Pipe trades, Electrical or Mechanical Insulator? These trade unions are offering a hands-on program for one semester starting February 2022. Students will attend classes at the union hall from 8:30 – 11:30am, Mon to Thurs, for the semester in state-of-the-art facilities. A Culinary Internship is also available through the Teatro Restaurant Group and runs April to May. Again, these are competitive programs, so a placement in the program is not guaranteed.

Online Courses – start date September 2022 SAIT is offering an Introduction to Business course that will provide students with foundational knowledge of business functions including management, human resources, marketing, and finance.

Olds College is offering introductory courses in the following areas: Veterinary, Agriculture, Horticulture, Technology and Sports Management.

For more information on both opportunities, check the D2L News page under District Academic Programs, Dual Credit.

Green Certificate This program provides high school students who are interested in the agricultural industry the opportunity to earn high school credits and an industry recognized certificate from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. The program uses an apprenticeship-style of delivery that ensures that participants learn through actively performing the skills required. Students must previously have been working closely with a trainer who is knowledgeable in their chosen area to register in this program. *** Please note that to enroll in any Off-Campus program, students must first complete HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems. ***

Mrs. Carolyn Campbell is the Career Practitioner for St. Francis, St. Timothy and St. Martin de Porres High Schools. The graduating class of 2022 are encouraged to book appointments to discuss the wide variety of options after high school. Students may choose to work, upgrade, pursue a trade, take a one year certificate, a two year diploma or pursue an undergraduate degree at a university. There is an option for everyone. Email Mrs. Campbell to book an appointment. Please indicate what school you attend.

Email:

carolyn.campbell@cssd.ab.ca

St. Timothy Hours:

Every second Monday – Student Services

St. Martin Hours:

Every Tuesday – Chaplain’s Office

Saint Francis Hours:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternating Mondays – Student Services

The Career Practitioner is available to assist students with the following: Career Planning – What would you like to do after high school?

Self Assessment – Interests, Skills, Values and Personality Post Secondary Exploration Occupational Research Job Search - Resumes, Cover Letters and Interview Writing Volunteer Opportunities Off Campus and Summer Program support and assistance What is Career Planning?

Career planning is a unique life long process for each person. Your Career Practitioner will work with you to learn more about how your interests, skills, values and personality impact your choice of career direction. It is an active process that students begin in their Career and Life Management class and continues with meetings with your Career Practitioner and your Student Services counselor. You will be making career decisions throughout your life.

Does the Career Centre offer Career Tests and Assessments?

Any “career tests” are tools for students to learn more about themselves and potential careers that may be of interest to them. The “tests” are designed to provide career suggestions for exploration but there is no test that will tell a student what they should choose as a career. The goal is for the students to learn as much as they can about themselves and the careers that are available so they themselves can make an informed decision about their first step after high school.

Will the Career Centre find me a job?

We do everything we can to give students the tools to find their own jobs. That may mean assisting students with creating a resume and cover letter, doing practice job interviews and talking about job-search skills.

Can I get High School credits for my part-time job or volunteer work?

Yes, you can! You must see Mr. Buckie, Off Campus Teacher (St. Timothy and St. Francis) or Mr. Kennedy, Off Campus Teacher (St. Martin de Porres)

ARE YOU CONSIDERING ATTENDING A POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION FOR THE FALL OF 2022 OR BEYOND? For students interested in attending a post secondary program for the fall of 2022, applications are currently open. Post-secondary deadlines vary by institution. Check the post-secondary website or contact your counsellor if you have questions. For all public Alberta Post-Secondary Institutions, students will apply on www.applyalberta.ca. Review the directions on this website and watch the video prior to beginning the application process. It is helpful to have a copy of your Detailed Academic Report available when you are completing the application.

TRADES Students considering working directly from high school may wish to explore one of the 52 trades available in Alberta are encouraged to check out www.tradescrets.alberta.ca. Consider discussing your areas of interest with Mr. Buckie, Mr. Kennedy or Mrs. Campbell. Also check out Careers, The Next Generation for ongoing information about what is going on in the trades. https://www.careersnextgen.ca/ BOW VALLEY COLLEGE Applications opened August 3rd , 2021 for programs beginning in the fall of 2022. Bow Valley offers both diploma (2 years) and certificate programs with a focus on career readiness. Go to www.bowvalleycollege.ca Programs and Courses to find out more. All programs are first applied, first qualified, first in. Students considering applying to Practical Nursing program for January of 2023, are required to apply on December 1st, 2021 at 8:00 AM. This program is first applied, first qualified and first accepted.

LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE There are some unique programs at Lethbridge College. Students considering a certification or diploma may want to check them out. https://lethbridgecollege.ca/programs MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE Students looking for a smaller post secondary setting may want to consider Medicine Hat College. Here are the programs and courses: https://www.mhc.ab.ca/ProgramsandCourses Students interested in the University of Calgary – Bachelor of Nursing program may want to consider applying here as MHC runs a U of C Nursing program. Admission is competitive and students should apply asap.

MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Applications opened October 1st, 2021 for the fall of 2022 and early admission ends February 1st.

Many programs continue to accept applications until they are full. Mount Royal offers a wide variety of undergraduate/bachelor’s degrees and a few diplomas. www.mtroyal.ca Students will be able to choose 2 programs on their application. Students are encouraged to contact their counsellor if they have questions about admission averages as they vary by program.

RED DEER POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Students may want to explore the programs https://rdpolytech.ca/programs. RDC offers a University of Alberta – Bachelor of Nursing program .

Admission is competitive and students should apply asap.

ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY – Calgary, Alberta Applications opened for St. Mary’s University in South Calgary and will continue to be accepted until August 31, 2022. On www.stmu.ca, go to Academics and Programs to see what is offered. The admission average is 65%.

SAIT Applications for programs beginning in the fall of 2022 opened October 7th, 2021. Students are encouraged to explore options on www.sait.ca Programs and Courses. You can search by Areas of Interest or Credential. SAIT offers a wide variety of certificates (1 year or less), pre-employment trades certificates, diplomas (2 years) and some university degrees. SAIT programs are geared to employment upon completion. Some programs are first applied, first qualified, first accepted so applying early is beneficial.

Many of the Health and Medical programs now require Entrance Testing. In those programs students are encourage to apply and complete the testing as soon as possible.

ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY – Calgary, Alberta Applications opened for St. Mary’s University in South Calgary and will continue to be accepted until August 31, 2022. On www.stmu.ca, go to Academics and Programs to see what is offered. The admission average is 65%.

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Applications opened on October 1st for fall of 2022. To explore the wide variety of programs available, go to www.ucalgary.ca/future-students and choose a faculty to explore. Admission averages and requirements are clearly listed. Students will be required to choose a first and second choice on this application. The Scholarship deadline for the Prestige Scholarships is December 1st and students must have applied to be able to access the scholarship application. https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards-scholarships-and-bursaries/prestige UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA – Edmonton, Alberta The University of Alberta is currently accepting applications for fall of 2022 until March 1 st, 2022. Students can explore the many programs available on www.ualberta.ca at Faculties and Departments. Admission is competitive and averages are not shared. A minimum of 70% required for all programs. Students can choose 2 programs on their application. Eligible students are being offered admission promptly. Scholarship Information: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/undergraduate/tuition-and-scholarships/scholarships-andawards/index.html?

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE Applications for programs beginning in the fall of 2022 opened October 1 st, 2021. Students can explore the programs available on www.uleth.ca Academics: Faculties and Schools. The admission average for most programs is 65% at this time. Nursing is competitive entry and was approximately 90% for the fall of 2021.

Scholarship information: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/student-finance UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN Applications are currently open. Students are encouraged to check out the many programs available.

Admission averages vary by program. https://admissions.usask.ca/programs/colleges-and-schools.php#About Admission averages are clearly listed on the site. Students considering applying to the Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships are required to apply by December 1st.

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The Learning Commons is a designated area for research, study, leisure reading, clubs and a place to connect with friends. It offers a wide selection of books, eBooks, videos, and online resources. A full computer lab which includes internet access and a number of software programs is also available, as is audio visual equipment such as camcorders, digital cameras, LCD projectors are available for students.

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CALGARY TRANSIT PASS REBATE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS Senior high school students in the City of Calgary residing 2.4 km or more from their designated school may be eligible to receive subsidized Calgary Transit bus passes, upon application, where regularly scheduled Calgary transit service exists.

Students enrolled in a Program of Choice that is not at their designated school are NOT eligible for a transit rebate under Bill 1.

To learn more please visit the CCSD website at CCSD Transportation.

NOTE: We cannot process rebates for digital Calgary Transit bus passes purchased through the My Fare App. Only physical bus passes purchased directly from Calgary Transit or an authorized vendor are eligible for rebates.

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POWERSCHOOL: PARENT VIEW PowerSchool is a web-based database application that facilitates student information management and communication among schooladministrators, teachers, parents and students.

Parents have quick and easy access to view schedules, attendance records, marks, work habits and comments.

You must have two pieces of information to create an account for your child(ren). Your child's Calgary Catholic School District student ID number (6 or 7 digit number) and your child's birthday with month, day and year (ex: Jan 8, 1996 must be typed as follows: 181996 (month/day/year). Follow the link to log in or create an account https://sis.cssd.ab.ca/public/home.html

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Tuesday December 21st

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Wednesday December 22nd

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Thursday December 23rd

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CHRISTMAS MASSES Christmas Eve Masses

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Christmas Day Mass

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Sunday Mass

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NEW YEAR MASSES New Year Eve

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New Year Day

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