Daily Notices October 7th
General Notices
Shortened Day – Thursday October 9th.
Thursday, October 9th is a shortened day with a 12:30 dismissal. This is a reminder that students need to be out of the building by 12:45 as the school is closed for the afternoon for a staff meeting. If you have a supervised extra-curricular activity afterschool you can return at 3:30pm. Thanks for your cooperation.
Library News
The library will be closed p.5 and after school on Wednesday Oct 8th. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2027 Europe Trip Meeting
Mr Wihak and Mrs Park will be having mandatory Parent (and Student) meeting for the trip on October 9th at 6pm in the library. Please attend to find out more information on the trip and how to register. See you there.
AP Computer Science Exam Challenge Information Session
There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday October 8th at lunch in room 373 starting at 12:10 for those interested in challenging the AP Computer Science Exam this year. Bring your lunch and your friends who are interested.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Student volunteer needed to help coach an under 7 soccer team in Adelaide Churchill area. Games on Sunday afternoon. One practice and one game a week. Could put hours towards Volunteerism 30 credit (need 100 hours total). See Ms. Hayes at office if interested.
*We need student to work at the soccer playoffs on Saturday, October 18 at the Saskatoon Soccer Center from 1:30 - 5:30pm. Please come to the office and see Ms. Hayes to sign up.
Honour Roll
The Honour Roll has been posted on the bulletin board outside Student Services. Please check the list carefully and report any errors or omissions to Mrs. Olenick in Student Services.
If you have taken any Sask Distance Learning Centre (DLC) courses that you want to be used for calculation, please contact Student Services.
Deadline for errors or omissions is Friday, October 17 at 3:30 pm.
An invitation to our Grade 9 & 10 Indigenous Youth
We want to hear from you so please join us for lunch and fellowship Tuesday, October 14th in room 247. Take this opportunity to suggest what can be done better, added, or changed. Even if you don’t want to share your thoughts, your presence is still important to us. We want to support you while you lead the way. Hamburger soup and Bannock will be served. Please RSVP to Ms. Carter by October 9th through Edsby or tcarter@gscs.ca.
Art Room at Lunch
Due to supplies being used by non-art students we will be requiring anyone who is using art supplies to get permission from one of the art teachers: Butler or Langford. We will provide you with an art access card to keep track of who has permission. Art students pay a fee to use the supplies and they are very expensive. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reminder
A reminder the commons is closed for cleaning in Period 4.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
Chapel News
Jesus is now present in the tabernacle in the Chapel. The reserved consecrated eucharist from the Grade 11 Mass is in the tabernacle, and you will notice that the tabernacle light is on. Please keep this in mind when you are visiting our Chapel for prayer or reflection. God bless you.
Driver’s Ed
Please remember to check the Driver’s Ed bulletin board near Student Services for your drive times.
Also on shortened Thursdays, Driver’s Ed classes run from 12:30 – 3:30 in Room 354.
Protect your belongings!
An important reminder please do not leave your personal belongings unattended at school. Lock up your belongings in the PE change rooms and in your school lockers. Do not bring valuables to school. The school is not responsible for missing items.
Scent-free School
Reminder to all students that Holy Cross is a scent-free building. Please refrain from using excessive amounts of perfumes, colognes or body sprays which would impact those around you who have allergies to strong scents.
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.
Music
There is a FULL CHOIR practice TODAY at lunch.
Calling all singers and musicians, St. Mary’s Mission and Outreach Ministry is offering two great volunteer opportunities!
1. If you like to sing, you should join the Choir for Kindness! This choir is going to be fun while also helping our community, by supporting St. Mary’s homeless outreach program. We will be meeting every Thursday from 6:30-7:30, at Holy Spirit Church, starting this Thursday, Oct 9, it is open to anyone who wants to participate (and there will be snacks)! Our goal will be to prepare a couple festive songs to sing at a Christmas concert in Dec, the proceeds from the concert will go to St. Mary’s homeless outreach. With the donations from the Christmas concert, they will be able to provide winter necessities to the homeless in Saskatoon.
2. If you are a musician, we would love for you to volunteer to prepare and perform a song for the same Christmas concert as the choir, which will support St. Mary’s in their Mission! If you are interested in the choir, come to a practice, and try it out, everyone is welcome, and if you want to sign up to play an instrument for the concert or have any questions, please email, charlottemescall@gmail.com
SRC Events
Where's the Pumpkin Wednesday
Each Wednesday this month you can go on a scavenger hunt to find one of four pumpkins hidden around the school. When you find the pumpkin take a selfie with it. Do not take the pumpkin with you! Bring your selfie of the pumpkin to the SRC room (beside the vending machines in the cafeteria) to redeem a treat. This even will be every Wednesday of October.
Flannel Friday - On Friday Oct. 10 embrace your comfiest coziest flannel fall feels. Wear anything flannel to embrace fall before the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Holy Spirit Parish Events
Cafeteria
** Cafeteria lunch cards are currently not working properly, so please bring cash or debit. We are working to fix the problem so they can be used in the future.
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Tuesday, October 7th – Macaroni & Cheese
Wednesday, October 8th – Chicken Fingers & veggies
Thursday, October 9th – No lunch
Clubs
Outdoor Ed Club Fall Hike - PA National Park
There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct 8 during lunch in the IA classroom, Room 313, to provide details for our 1-day Fall Hiking Trip to PA National Park. If you cannot attend the meeting, please speak to Mr. Wihak, Mr. Rapin, Mrs. Rodych, or Ms. Smith.
Holy Cross Bible Club (HCBC)
Have you read the Book of Genesis, chapters 1-4? Would you like to discuss what you read with other students? Do you have questions about what you read? Join us this Thursday, Oct 9 after period 5 (12:30) in Room 241 for sharing and discussion. We will also be deciding on what to read next! Bring a snack, and a friend 😊See you there.
Debate Club
Debate Club meeting in room 103, Mr. Malin's room, Friday at lunch for those interested. Bring a friend.
Art Club
Our first meeting is TODAY at 12:05. If you are interested in hearing about this year's project, stop by room 91 (Langford) for a brief meeting. If you can't make the meeting, message Ms. Langford on Edsby and she will add you to the Edsby group. If you have already signed up at the club fair look for an invite to the group and accept it.
Holy Cross Youth Alliance
The Youth Alliance is back! This group is for our 2SLGBTQ+ Students and Allies! It focuses on advocacy and support for all our students and staff here, regardless of their identity. We meet every Thursday during noon hour in room 361. Join us for our 10th year of being a club at Holy Cross, a school where everyone belongs! ❤️
Rosary group
The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel on Mondays at 12:15, rosaries and copies of the prayers will be provided. Rosaries will be made on Wednesdays after school in Room 241 from 3:20-4:35. You can count 1.25 hours toward your CAP for each session attended (4 sessions = 5 hours). Please contact Mrs. Dale if you have any questions.
Film Club
Come down to room 121 for Film Club, where every Monday we review trailers and talk about upcoming films! We have discussions, games, movies, and more!
Book Club
Looking for Your Next Great Read?
Join the HCHS's Book Club and discover new worlds with fellow students who love to read. We’re all about great books, good conversation, and an escape from the usual routine.
We meet on the last Tuesday of every month during lunch in classroom 102. Bring your lunch and a list of your favorite books, and we’ll pick 2-3 to read for the month.
Games Club
All those students interested in playing board games and card games over lunch hour are invited to come out and play in Room 122 Tuesday – Friday. If you do not know how to play, you will learn. See Mr. Allen for more information.
Chess Club
Congratulations to Nitish T, Lu W, and Dmytro B for their top 3 placements in the Chess tournament yesterday! Chess club is open every lunch in room 333. All levels of experience are welcome to attend.
- All levels of ability welcomed.
- We will be playing tournaments with other schools this year.
- Come stop by room 333 during lunch hours to come learn and play.
Athletics
Boys Soccer Team
The following players please pay your fees ASAP:
Josh A. Bayo B. Daniel E.
Dylan L. Toki O. Simon P.
Valentino S. Jovani U. Subomi A.
Student Services
Student Service Notices can be found in more detail on the Counsellor Connection Website. Go here to see more details and access links: https://shorturl.at/IyekP
SIEC - Try a Career Opportunities!! Grade 10-12
- **New Spotlight on Mining: Register by October 28th - https://saskatooniec.ca/manufacturing-and-mining/
- *New ManuQuest: An interactive look at manufacturing - Register by November 12th https://saskatooniec.ca/manufacturing-and-mining/
Grades 10-12 Students
- Search Retreat Can be used for CAP hours - ED Feehan Nov 7-9; Register by October 31st; www.saskatoonsearch.ca
Grade 12 Students
- **CORRECTION - Scholarship Workshop will be on Oct 27th (Not the 21st) At lunch in the library
- *More Dates added Post Secondary Application Workshops: Please check the 2026 Graduates Edsby group for details sign up in Student Services
- House of Commons Page Program for Bilingual Students: Apply before November 9th 2025 - https://ourcommons.ca/page
GSCS Cyber School - Please note the following if you plan to take a GSCS cyber school class:
- To strengthen academic integrity, students may now be randomly selected for proctoring (in person testing) as outlined in the Cyber School registration contract. Proctoring may occur at the home school when possible.
- Translation tools or AI are not permitted as the primary method of completing coursework, and when used, must be cited correctly.
- If you are English as an additional language learner (EAL), please note you must demonstrate a minimum English proficiency of B1.1 to enroll in a Cyber course.
- If concerns regarding language proficiency arise, proctoring may be administered to determine continued enrolment or the validity of a previous assessment. Additional proctoring may also be applied in French courses to ensure authentic student work.
