Knightly Weekly | Sept 30 – Oct 6

Truth & Reconciliation Pow Wow

The Spirit of the Children Society is hosting a Truth & Reconciliation event at Queen’s Park near the baseball field on Monday, September 30.

This event is for all ages and all are encouraged to attend.

Truth & Reconciliation Service

This is a reminder for all students that there will be the Truth and Reconciliation service on Tuesday. The service provides an opportunity for all Knights to reflect and honour the survivors of residential schools and those who support them.

Please remember to wear orange for this day.

Cross Country

Mr. Rogalski, Mrs. DeWith and Coach Barb are excited to coach the STMC Cross Country team. Consistently, about 20-25 dedicated athletes attend practices in preparation for our meets. During our first meet on September 25 at Central Park (Burnaby) our athletes performed well and exceeded their expectations!

Our next meet is on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Mundy Park in Coquitlam. If you happen to be in the area between 3:30-5:00, come and cheer on these STMC athletes.

Learning Resources Centre

The Learning Resources Centre is looking for a Nintendo Switch. If you have one that you no longer use, we would love the opportunity to put it to good use.

Your donation would help us enhance the experience for students that are a part of the LRC.

Swim Team

Practices: Swim team will practice Tuesdays 3-4 at Edmonds Community Pool at Edmonds Community Centre.

Swim Meets: there will be three “fun” meets that we will take part in to get ready for the Zone meet. You must pre-register with the coaches the week of the meet. Information about the meets is below:

a) Meet 1: Saturday October 5 from 11:30 – 2:00 PM @ Central Park Outdoor Pool in Burnaby
b) Meet 2: Saturday October 12 from 11:30 – 2:00 PM @ Central Park Outdoor Pool in Burnaby
c) Meet 3: Sunday October 20 from 2:45 – 4:45 PM @ Harry Jerome Pool in North Vancouver
d) Meet 4 (ZONES): Monday October 21 @ City Centre Aquatic Complex in Coquitlam
e) Meet 5 (PROVINCIALS): Friday November 15 & Saturday November 16 @ Watermania in Richmond

Drama: Call for Student Directors

The drama department is looking for student directors to lead this year’s one-act festival production that will happen during the week of March 9th-15th. As a student director, you will have the opportunity to select a short one-act play (20 mins approx.), cast actors, and oversee the creative elements of the performance.

Specific responsibilities include:
– Selecting an appropriate one-act play script
– Holding auditions and casting actors
– Leading rehearsals and providing direction to the cast
– Collaborating with the technical crew on set design, props, costume, lighting, and sound
– Attending production meetings and communicating with the faculty director
– Guiding the artistic vision for the performance

This is an excellent leadership opportunity for students interested in theater production and directing. I am mainly looking for Grade 11-12 students who have had experience in acting in previous STMC drama productions.
If you are passionate about directing and want to gain hands-on experience, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact the drama department () if you are interested in serving as a student director for the one-act festival.

Grade 8 and 12 Mixer

The Student Council is excited to announce that it will be hosting the annual Grade 8/12 Mixer! This is a dance that will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the school cafeteria. This event is a fantastic opportunity for Grade 8 students to meet and interact with their Grade 12 counterparts in a fun and welcoming environment.

Grade 8 students are to wear white and Grade 12 students will wear black to the event.

Meet the Teacher Night

We are excited to invite your family to our upcoming Meet the Teacher Night on Oct 17, 2024. This evening is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our staff, hear from an expert in child development, and engage in sessions with our teaching faculty that will give you insight into your child’s classes, co-curricular opportunities, and other facets of our STMC community.

Event Schedule:

• 5:00-5:45 pm – Social Reception
  Meet faculty and other parents and enjoy refreshments before the program begins.
• 5:45-6:45 pm – Keynote: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
  Dr. MacNamara will deliver a special talk geared towards parents specifically focused on adolescent development. Find out more about Dr. MacNamara on her website: macnamara.ca
• 6:55-7:15 pm – Session 1
• 7:20-7:40 pm – Session 2
• 7:45-8:05 pm – Session 3
  Parents will have the option to attend three different sessions to learn more about various topics. These topics will range from meeting classroom teachers and learning more about what’s happening in those classes, learning more about various co-curricular programs, academic and personal counselling etc. (More information about these sessions will be sent closer to the date).

We hope you can join us for this informative and engaging evening specifically for our families.

Stay tuned for further details on session topics!

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 you are thinking “Yes” to any of these, then the 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 help their peers that need some extra support to be confident and do well in their academics. Also, Peer Tutors get their Service Hours for the amount of hours that they have tutored. The program runs throughout the year every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 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 on our starting day Monday, September 16 from 2:45 – 3:45 pm at the Learning Commons for sign-up and ask any questions. For further information contact Mrs. Eugine.

Sign-up for announcements with Google Classroom Code: m77vwps