Daily Notices April 16th
General Notices
** An important reminder to be respectful when parking in our community and neighborhood. Please do not block driveways, do not litter and drive carefully.
** Please help stack chairs in groups of 4 at the end of the lunch hour in the commons. Thanks for your help.
** Reminder that the commons area is closed during Period 4 for cleaning.
*Food Festival
Are you or your family interested in participating in our Food Festival during our 2025 Multicultural Week celebrations? Our event relies on the donations of students and their families to run. Reimbursement for all dishes prepared is an option! For more information, check out this form and fill it out by April 25th if you are interested, or pick up a paper copy in room 120.
We look forward to another successful year of amazing food to share with everyone at Holy Cross!
* Multicultural Week Committee
There will be a committee meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 120. All preparations for the week should be completed by then!
* Chapel Use
The Chapel will be the site for the 14th Station of the Cross TODAY and tomorrow. Classes will be visiting the Chapel at various times throughout the day to meditate on the 14th Station of the Cross - Jesus is placed in the tomb. Please keep the area around the Chapel a quiet and contemplative atmosphere as much as possible. Thank you.
* Franco-Fun!!
This Thursday, April 17, marks another day of Franco-Fun! Do you speak French? Are you looking for a fun way to use your French? If so, come over to room 111 (Mme. Chateigner's room) at lunch on Thursday for some Franco-fun! Games and snacks are the order of the day!
* Living in Harmony
Our next meeting is on Thursday April 17th at lunch in room 294. We will plan for MMIWG day on May 6th as well as plan for the Multicultural week. All students and staff are welcome to join.
* Service Hours Opportunity
Holy Spirit Parish will be having their AGM on Sunday, May 4th from 12-1pm. It begins with a pancake breakfast and then moves into the meeting. They are in need of helpers for two parts: 1 helping with serving/cleaning for the breakfast and 2 with childcare during the AGM. If you are interested in getting some hours at Holy Spirit, please contact Mrs. Dale ASAP for more details.
* Volunteer Opportunity
The Provincial Final of the Concours d'art oratoire is coming up on May 3, 2025, and will be taking place at Holy Cross High School. Canadian Parents for French is looking for student volunteers to help with this event, these hours can qualify for your CAP hours. 4 students are needed to help with set up in the morning from 9:30am - 1:00pm. Another 6-7 students would be needed for the afternoon from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm for timekeeping and room emcee positions. If you are interested, please see Mme. Chateigner in room 111 before Thursday April 17.
* Volunteer Opportunity
Rosewood Community Association runs soccer (kinder soccer 4years) and U5-U9. We are looking for coaches and helpers for the spring season (May- June). This would be one day a week commitment and could count towards your CAP hours. If anyone is interested, please contact Courtney at vicepresident@myrosewood.ca.
Smudging
Everyone is welcome to come to the courtyard to take part in smudging at 8:15 am on Tuesdays and Fridays all year.
Homework Hall Tutorial
Would you like help from a teacher with your homework in a quiet space? Homework Hall tutorial time takes place each lunch hour in Room 341 (Mr. Heath's room). All students are welcome to attend!
Graduation
Grad list has been posted on the noticeboard outside Student Services.
All grads are asked to review their names and ensure they are spelled correctly as that is what will show on your certificate.
Come to the office and see Ms. Okemwa if any of the following applies to you:
- If your name is highlighted
- For name corrections or updates
- If your name is not on the list
You have until April 30, 2025, to review the grad list.
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Wednesday, April 16th – Macaroni & Cheese
Thursday, April 17th – Beef Burrito
Friday, April 18th – No School
Music
There is a TENOR/BASS practice TODAY at lunch.
Yearbook
We will have a yearbook meeting this Thursday in the Mac Lab. Please let Mr. Moroz know if you won't be there.
SRC
Wednesday April 16th
Where's the Easter Bunny Wednesday. There will be Easter Bunnies hidden around the school. Take a selfie with the Easter bunny and bring the selfie to the SRC kiosk at lunch to receive a prize!
Thursday April 17th
Earth day is Tuesday April 22nd. As we will not be at school, Holy Cross is going to celebrate on Thursday April 17th by wearing green and please join in for an Earth Day kahoot in the caf at lunch!
Clubs
* SADD
There will be a meeting this Thursday, April 17th for all members in Room 102 at the beginning of lunch. See you all there!
LYNGr - Check these facts out!
The Turn Debt into Hope campaign is a global movement led by Development and Peace — Caritas Canada, inspired by Pope Francis’ call during the Jubilee Year to take action for justice, peace, and dignity. The campaign focuses on over 100 countries in the Global South that are stuck in a cycle of crushing foreign debt. These countries are forced to spend more on debt repayments than on essentials like health care, education, and clean water. Many of these debts are unjust and unpayable, often created decades ago under unfair conditions. The campaign asks wealthier nations to cancel these debts and support a complete reform of the global financial system, so it prioritizes people’s well-being and the health of the planet over profits. As high school students, you have an important role to play—by learning about global issues, spreading awareness, and signing the petition, you become part of a global movement for justice. Your action helps raise a collective voice for fairness and equality. And here’s a powerful fact to inspire you: in the year 2000, a similar campaign led to the cancellation of over $100 billion in debt for 36 impoverished countries, proving that when people come together, real change can happen.
Beading Club
Holy Cross’ beading club is back! Starting in April, swing by room 120 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at lunch to learn how and to complete different beading projects. This club is open to staff and students of all cultural backgrounds. See Ms. Climenhaga for more details.
Robot Rumble
Robot Rumble participants will meet in room 321 at lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Knitting Club
The knitting and stitching club will be meeting in room 111 on Fridays at noon. See you there!
Faith and Science
We meet Wednesdays at lunch. The focus of our discussions will be the relationship between faith and physics. It should be fun. Come check it out in room 249 (Mr. Cratty's room)! There will be a video followed by discussion.
Holy Cross Youth Alliance
Our 2SLGBTQ+ Alliance Group meets every Thursday lunch hour in room 361. All students and staff are welcome to join us!
Holy Cross Chess & Games Club
If you would like to learn how to play chess, you can come to room 333 during the lunch hours. We meet every lunch hour. Games club runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in room 122.
Rosary Group
Our group meets on Mondays. Please meet in room 136 right after school for some fun and fellowship making rosaries. We have all the supplies and instructions that you will need. You can count these hours for your CAP. See you there. Any questions, see Mrs. Dale.
Athletics
** Track & Field
Track practice on Wednesdays will be from 3:30-4:30 in the North Gym and will be for grades 9 & 10 ONLY.
Remember, to be eligible for track season you need to:
- Pay your fees to Mr. Vause or the office.
- Register for track and field through SSSAD.net.
Student Services
Student Service Notices can be found on the Counsellor Connection Website. Go here to see more details and access links: https://bit.ly/HCHNotices
Summer School Registration is Open! - Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS)
Go to https://www.gscs.ca/cyb/page/2295/summer-school for complete information and to register. This link will take you to information for both in-person and on-line summer courses offered by GSCS.
In-person summer school will take place from July 2nd to July 25th inclusive and the cost is $150 per student. The courses offered are English A30, English B30, Career and Work Exploration 10, 20, and 30. Classes will take place at Bethlehem Catholic High School. If you have any questions regarding the Bethlehem Summer School, please contact Meghan Jones at MJones@gscs.ca or at 306-659-7700.
On-line courses run from Wednesday, July 2nd to 11:00 PM on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, courses cost $450. You can select any of our classes from our courses page; you can click here to view available courses. Please contact the Cyber School Office if you have more questions at 306-659-7700 or at cyber@gscs.ca.
Sask Polytechnic Spend A Day Events at the Moose Jaw Campus for Civil and Environmental Engineering (April 16), Engineering Design & Drafting (April 23), and Electrical Engineering Technologies (May 15). Register on their website or through Counsellor Connection Student Notices.
Sask Health Student Volunteer Program - gr. 10 - 12. Gain valuable insights into healthcare careers while strengthening your resume and post-secondary applications.
University of Regina - Course Registration Days for Early Conditional Students are coming up soon! Attending these sessions will give you a better chance of securing your preferred class schedule.
U of S Sci-Fi Camps volunteer opportunities:
SCI-FI Science Camps is looking for high school students to participate in our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program. Our CIT volunteers work alongside our Summer Instructors to provide SCI-FI campers the opportunity to learn about science and technology. The CIT volunteer application is open until May 26 and can be found on our website at scifi.usask.ca on the volunteering page.
University of Regina - Grade 10 and 11 students:
Spring Preview will be taking place Wednesday April 30. We have shaken things up for this event and made it into an ultimate campus tour experience! During this special day, students will:
• Be guided by a student recruiter
• Sign up in advance for exciting activities:
• Attend a mock lecture
• Explore a creative lab
• Discover career pathways
• Gain valuable student success tips
For more information and to register, go to https://www.uregina.ca/springpreview/index.html
Saskatchewan Association of School Business Officials (SASBO) Scholarships- two $1,500 scholarships awarded annually for students entering a program of study in one of the following areas: finance/accounting, human resources and payroll, facilities (buildings and grounds maintenance), transportation management, procurement, technology, and communications. Deadline to Apply: May 18th.
New Scholarship for Grade 12 Graduating Students
The Canadian Forces Family Scholarship from the Bridge City SaskTel Pioneers is for a student that is in Grade 12 and in good academic standing. The student must be a child or dependent of a current or former serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Student must provide proof of parent or guardian’s service in the CAF such as a copy of a Military Service Identification Card, a Veteran’s Service Card, or a Certificate of Service. Student must demonstrate good character and involvement or support in the school or community as recognized or recommended by SPSD/GSCS teachers and staff. If you would like to be put forward for this award please apply here: https://forms.gle/KB9PYLLNXrnf8Bqj7
Spotlight on Agriculture & Bioresources - Interact with students and professors at the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture & Bioresources and get a behind-the-scenes tour of Ag-related research and technology businesses at Innovation Place - Tuesday, May 13th 9:30 - 2:30. Application Deadline: May 2nd.
Summer Youth Internship Program - APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING: April 16th.
Camp Molly: A four-day camp opportunity for female youth aged 15 to 18 to get an inside look at a career in fire and emergency services. Registration is open!
SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence – applications due April 18. See application and eligibility here.
Girls Take Flight – free event for female students interested in a career in aviation. Event takes place Saturday May 10th. Make sure to register!
FREE TUTORING at Holy Cross through Youth Study Group! - THURSDAYS
Need some tutoring & homework help?
Tutors from the University of Saskatchewan, and Advance courses and IB programmers from High Schools will be joining us at Holy Cross on regular Thursdays after school. Come and get help with your homework and/or studying in all subject areas.
Sessions are from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the library.
School Nurse
Our school nurse, Jenna Braaton will be here Monday afternoons from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm. The school nurse can help you with the following:
- Confidential one-on-one student supports with medical & health related matters.
- Referrals to other community agencies/supports.
- General first-aid
- Confidential pregnancy testing and other supports as needed.
Students can also text the school nurse at 639-471-8202. Look for the school nurse sign in the hallway and stop in to ask a question, book an appointment or to just say hello!
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