St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School

Dear Parents and Guardians, To ensure the safety and well-being of students with medical conditions, we kindly request that you confirm your child's medical status with the Principal or the Principal's designate each year by completing and submitting the appropriate forms.

Dear Parents/Guardians of St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School Students: Welcome to another school year at SJB! I hope you have all had a wonderful, relaxing and fun summer. Soon it will be time to get all of our students back into school mode. This is the first of a few emails (reminders prior to school starting) to help you prepare by giving you important information that will assist you in helping your children get off to a great start in the new 2024 2025 school year.

Please be advised that the the schedule for Friday, June 28, 2024 is a half day. This half-day dedicated to exam viewing. Students will have the opportunity to review their exam papers and discuss their performance with their teachers.

We invite students to review the attached PDF for detailed instructions on confirming their Summer School course registration.

Late registration for our Summer School program is now open! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to enrich your education this summer. Secure your spot by booking an appointment on June 26, 27, or 28 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at either St. Jean de Brebeuf or Cathedral High School.

Important information about upcoming exams is available for parents and students. Please refer to the exam memo attached to this announcement for details on things such as arrival times, exam rules and procedures.

On Tuesday, June 11th, St. Jean de Brébeuf CSS hosted the Village of Wentworth Heights, a proud community of vibrant seniors and caring professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of our elders. This event celebrated Seniors Month in Ontario, which marked the 9th year of its cherished #ElderWisdom campaign, a heartfelt initiative aimed at bridging generations and fostering meaningful conversations within our community.

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) wishes to gather Grade 9 and Grade 12/12+ student feedback on their secondary school experiences. All Grade 9 students are invited to participate in the HWCDSB Grade 9 Student Transition Survey (2023-2024) to share feedback on their Grade 8 to Grade 9 transition and Grade 9 experiences.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, because it's going to be an unforgettable day! Not only are we hosting our fabulous annual Carnival, but our Junior Boys Soccer Team is also gearing up to battle Bishop Tonnos for the HWCDSB Championship!

🎉 Get Ready for the Event of the Year! 🎉

As we gear up for an exciting Junior Football Season ahead, we would like to inform you about some important details and required actions.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 22, because something incredible is happening during period 2!

Get ready to experience a night of glitz, glamour, and show-stopping performances! Get ready to turn up the volume and let your inner popstar shine because SJB's Musical Theatre Class proudly presents "Popstars: The Musical"!

We are delighted to extend a special invitation to you for the upcoming Grade 8 Football Combine for those students wishing to play Junior football in the 2024 season. This is where our feeder school students will showcase their athletic prowess and teamwork on the field. This event promises to be an exciting opportunity for our young athletes to demonstrate their skills and passion for the game, and we would be thrilled to have you join us in support of their endeavors. Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024

We are thrilled to extend a community invitation for an extraordinary showcase of talent featuring our very own SJB Arts students. Join us next week, on May 9th and 10th, as we proudly present the culmination of our students' creativity at Brushes in the Hammer, an esteemed art exhibit that brings together the finest works from all HWCDSB high schools. This year, we are delighted to announce that our SJB students will be exhibiting their exceptional artwork at the prestigious Gasworks building.

On Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 and Friday, May 3rd, 2024 SJB music will be putting on their annual Spring Concert. Continuing the great tradition of music at SJB, the night will feature performances from several school ensembles, including the powerhouse stage band SJB Soundwave, and SJB music's crown jewel, Brave Ambition, now in it's 8th year of existence.

“A Christian Pilgrimage is a journey to a significant place, made with the intention of encountering God in Christ. It encourages engagement with the surrounding landscape, offering space to reflect and pray.” To begin Catholic Education Week 2024 – “We are Called to Love” on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 students and staff of the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board will be participating in our eighteenth annual “Walk with Christ - Justice for the Poor” Pilgrimage, an event that will raise money to support development projects in Uganda, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

Programmania is an annual computer competition meticulously organized by the Business and Computer Department Heads within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. Founded in 2000 by the secondary school Business Computer Department Heads, Programmania serves as a platform for students to showcase their prowess in computing skills by competing against teams from various schools.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ: A Blessed Easter to our Community. At Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, that gives all people the gift of eternal life with God forever in heaven. Salvation is God’s gift to all. Jesus is Risen!

We are excited to announce that tickets for St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School's 50th Anniversary Celebration are now on sale.

Every school day, Tastebuds student nutrition programs across Hamilton serves nutritious meals and snacks at schools and community sites in 118 programs at 106 locations. These programs benefit children, youth, families and neighbourhoods. Tastebuds programs are universal.

All secondary schools are currently embarking on your course selections for the 2024-2025 school year. The following video has been created to support communication of the 2024-2025 HWCDSB eLearning course selections available to students.

Catholic School Council for St. Jean de Brébeuf All you can eat Pasta Dinner March 21, 2024 at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Brebeuf coach Jae Dunphy’s first thought after winning the 2023-24 senior boys’ high school basketball championship was about getting a haircut. It’s one he says isn’t particularly necessary or wanted at this time.

Students in grades 11 and 12 from across the city whose studies are focused on healthcare, came to participate in simulation exercises at St Joseph’s Centre for Education, Simulation and Learning (CELS) during Learning Pillar Week. The students participate in the “Specialist High Skills Majoring in Healthcare” program, which is an approved educational program that allows them to gain credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

On Thursday, February 22nd, SJB Pride is hosting its annual Ally Pledge Day. Students and staff are invited to wear a pink shirt (with uniform bottoms) to represent our zero tolerance of bullying and exclusion at SJB.

TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT: https://pegasus-si.com and click on “Book Your Grad Photos” at the top of the page SCHOOL CODE: stjbre99strbe

We have an upcoming CIVVIES DAY On Friday, February 9, 2024 with the theme being Red and White to support our FUNDRAISER for the United Way.

Hamilton Public Health Services will be holding a vaccine clinic at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School on Friday, February 9th in the Gym.

Please see the attached memo regarding January Exams

Night School starts Tuesday, February 20, 2024 until Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Night School will run every Tuesday and Thursday night at St. Jean de Brebeuf C.S.S. or Cathedral C.S.S.

The Retail Mobile Tuck Truck will be coming to St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School on the following dates:

Please be advised that a new date has been added to the Catholic School Council Meeting Dates:

OCSTA invites all CDSB students in grades 4-12 to create a 2-minute video highlighting how demonstrating care and respect for others gives witness to our faith. This year students were invited to create a 2-minute video demonstrating how the scriptural quote inspiring this year’s theme is reflected in how we treat and respect one another: “If we love one another, God lives in us” (1 John 4:12).

On Wednesday December 13th & Thursday December 14th, St Jean De Brébeuf will celebrate the 16th Annual Evening of Dance. Come out and enjoy performances by SJB's grades 9, 10 & 12 classes as well as SJB's elite dance crew SJBDC.

Each year, the St. Jean de Brébeuf C.S.S. community honours the students with the highest academic standing at our Honour Roll Awards Ceremony. This involves recognition of the Honour Roll’s top recipients by grade, and the Director’s Awards of Academic Excellence.

Celebrating 25 years of Excellence. 25th Anniversary School Mass - St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School. Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 Mass 10a.m. At St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. There Light refreshments at the School

The Precious Moments Boutique, located inside the St. Mary Catholic Education Resource Centre, is a donation hub where students can select from an assortment of gently used graduation and First Communion wear, free of charge.

The Tuck Truck for Uniforms will be coming this November and December

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Grade 9 students from Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic secondary schools will have the opportunity to spend the day job shadowing a parent/guardian, relative, or friend as part of Take Our Kids to Work™ (TOKW) day.

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is hosting Pathways Night, an annual event for all students in Grades 8-12+, and their parents. This year's event will take place in-person from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at LiUNA Station, 360 James Street North in Hamilton, Ontario.

BRAVES, this year's Terry Fox Run is happening soon. With the recent passing of Mr. Chiarot we are reminded of how important Terry's cause remains. SJB dedicates this year's run to Mr. Matthew Chairot.