Daily Notices October 14th
General Notices
Commons Closure
Thursday, October 16 - The commons is closed on Thursday in Period 4 and Period 5 to clean and set up for Student Parent Teachers Conferences.
The commons is also closed afterschool for SPT conferences.
A reminder to students to exit the building at 3:15 on Thursday unless you are staying for your SPT conferences with your parents.
Attention All Dancers!
Do you have a passion for dance, school spirit, and competition? We invite you to audition for the Holy Cross Competitive POM Team!
Auditions will be held at the end of October. To sign up, please add your name to the sign-up sheet posted outside Mrs. Newton’s classroom (Room 133).
If you've already signed up, be sure to regularly check the Holy Cross Pom Edsby group for important updates, including audition time slots and the official tryout video.
We can’t wait to see your talent—join us and be part of something exciting!
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.
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. 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) between 12:25 and 12:55 to redeem for a treat. This event will be every Wednesday of October.
Guess the Candy Corn - Head over to @HCHOfficial on Instagram on Oct. 16 to guess the number of candy corn in the jar.
Holy Spirit Parish Events
Cafeteria
** Cafeteria lunch cards can be used now. **
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Tuesday, October 14th – Chicken Swiss & Penne Alfredo
Wednesday, October 15th – Pizza
Thursday, October 16th – Chicken Burgers
Clubs
BRIT Banner Club
What is BRIT? BRIT is an international basketball tournament held each year in Saskatoon. Each team invited is represented by a 12ft by 12 ft banner, designed and painted by students in their school.
Who do we need? We need students with graphic arts skills to design the banner, and painting skills to bring the design to life.
What if I am interested in joining? Come to our first meeting this Thursday in room 101 (right by the art room) at 12:15. We will go over schedules, roles, and this year's theme. If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Ms Butler (Ramsay).
Banners from the previous years:
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
- 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
Cross Country
Congratulations to our cross-country provincial runners that competed on the weekend. They battled through some very warm and windy weather. Addison H. finished second overall in the intermediate girl’s category. Nora B. finished 38th in junior girls. Liam K. finished seventh in Junior boys. Misha V. finished ninth in Junior boys. Jersey L., being very under the weather physically, toughed it out and finished 22nd in senior girls.
Congratulations to our entire team that earned most improved team for the 2025 season. Well done cross-country team!
Boys Soccer Team
The following players please pay your fees ASAP:
Josh A. Subomi A. Daniel E.
Dylan L. Toki O.
Valentino S. Jovani U.
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
- See all the options on the Student Services Bulletin board - deadlines are approaching.
Grades 10-12 Students
SHAD will be here on Tuesday October 28th for a lunch time information booth in the commons area. Stop by and ask questions about this amazing opportunity!
Grade 11 and 12 Students
- Counsellors will be offering Parent Presentations during SPT conferences for parents to help support your student in making the transition out of high school. We will highlight the things that are important to know about post-secondary as well as other helpful information and time to answer questions. Thursday Oct 16 4:30 or 7pm or Friday at 9:30 AM in Holy Cross Theatre. No sign up required.
- University of Toronto visit - we have a representative from the U of T coming in person to Holy Cross October 29th at 2:15. Sign up in Student Services
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.
