
February/March 2026
Week of Feb 23 – Mar 1


Feb 23 | Day 2 GHEF

Feb 24 | Day 1 DABC

Feb 25 | Day 2 HEFG
Used Uniform Sale

Feb 26 | Day 1 ABCD
Early Dismissal
Kiwanis Jazz Festival

Feb 27 | Day 2 EFGH
Mission Jeans Day
Kiwanis Jazz Festival

Girls needed for Junior Ultimate!
Tryouts are well underway for the upcoming Ultimate season. The junior team is looking for additional girls (grade 8-10) to round out their roster.
No experience needed.
Please contact Mr. Muise () if you are interested!

STMC Upcoming Track and Field Season 2026
The STMC Track and Field Championship Season officially begins on Monday, March 2nd, and we’re inviting students from Grades 8–12 to be part of an exciting and supportive team environment. Track & Field offers a wide range of events—including sprints, distance, jumps, throws, and relays—so there truly is something for everyone.
Important Dates
Information Meeting (Grades 10, 11 & 12):
Tuesday, February 24 at lunch — Room 213
Information Meeting (Grades 8 & 9):
Wednesday, February 25 at lunch — Room 213
Season Begins:
Monday, March 2nd
Practices Days: Monday to Thursday Time: 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Competition
Our team competes in the Burnaby–New Westminster league, with meets scheduled throughout the spring season. The full league schedule can be found here: https://bnwtrack.weebly.com/
If you’re looking to challenge yourself, represent STMC with pride, and be part of a strong team culture, Track & Field is for you. Come to the info meeting, ask questions, and take the first step toward an unforgettable season.
See you on the track
2026 Girls Soccer Informational Meeting
On Tuesday, February 24th, in the gym, there will be an informational meeting at lunch regarding the 2026 STMC Girls Soccer season. All girls in grades 8–12 who want to play soccer this season are welcome to attend this meeting. Please see your coaches, Ms. Walker or Ms. Soares, if you have any questions before the meeting.
We are looking forward to another great season,
Ms. Soares & Ms. Walker
STMC Faith Sharing Club
“Sometimes what looks like an obstacle in your path is actually a gift meant to move you in a different direction” – Jane Lee Logan
We personally invite all to join the STMC Faith Sharing Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 pm over Zoom.
If you are interested in joining us, please email Susan Silveira at for the link. Thank you and we would love to see you join our faith sharing group.
After School Academic Support
Want to excel in academics? Need extra help with school assignments? Doing well in your courses and wanting to help others succeed? If ‘Yes” to any of these then, After School Academic Support is the right place for you.
The After School Academic Support offers a wide range of support to students who need help in completing their homework assignments and preparing for any upcoming assessments. Our academically excelling Tutors support their peers and help them to be confident and do well in their academics. Also, Peer Tutors get their Service Hours for the hours that they have tutored. The program runs throughout the year on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:45 pm at the Learning Commons. You are free to attend any/all of the days depending on your own schedule.
If you are interested in Peer Tutoring or getting some academic support, then show up at 2:45 – 3:45 pm in the Learning Commons (sign-up can also be done any time of the year during session).
Google Classroom Code: k74ogcpf
Save the Date
Mar
4-5
School-Wide Confessions Schedule
As we begin our Lenten journey of prayer, reflection, and renewal, our school community will take part in School-Wide Lenten Confessions on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5.
This is a meaningful opportunity for students to pause, reflect, and experience God’s mercy during the season of Lent.
All Grade 10 students will attend Confessions during their regularly scheduled Religion block.
Confession Schedule
Wednesday, March 4
Block D: All Grade 9 students
Block A: All Grade 8 students
Thursday, March 5
Block H: All Grade 12 students
Block E: All Grade 11 students
All Grade 10 students will attend Confessions during their regularly scheduled Religion block.
Mar
31
Euclid Math Contest
Written annually by over 25 000 participants worldwide, the Euclid Contest gives senior-level secondary school students the opportunity to solve innovative problems using their creativity and all of the knowledge they have gained in secondary school mathematics.
The Contest’s mix of short-answer and full-solution questions provides participants with an opportunity to effectively communicate their thinking. Additionally, the final questions in the Euclid are some of the most complex and challenging among all our contests, helping participants build perseverance, a key component of mathematical problem-solving.
The Euclid Contest (Pre-Calculus 12 and/or Calculus 12) will take place on Tuesday, March 31, from 8:30 am to 11:00 am in the library.
Please sign up by February 27 using this link: https://tinyurl.com/5epfe9wc
May
11-22
Gauss Math Contests
The Gauss Contest is organized by the University of Waterloo.
Intriguing problems and a multiple-choice format make the Gauss contests a wonderful opportunity for all participants to grow their interest in and curiosity about the power of math.
No sign-up is required. All Grade 8 students will write the contest during a math class on a date between May 11–22 selected by their math teacher.




STMC Upcoming Track and Field Season 2026
2026 Girls Soccer Informational Meeting
STMC Faith Sharing Club
After School Academic Support
School-Wide Confessions Schedule
Euclid Math Contest
Gauss Math Contests



