John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
Principal’s Message...
It has been a terrific start to our year at John Cabot Catholic Secondary School. This is a special school community which is
blessed to have such a supportive staff and parent/guardian community working collaboratively to ensure students are successful.
I would like to officially welcome our Vice-Principal’s Ms. Galvao and newly appointed Vice-Principal Ms. Varnam and members of
the staff, our students and their families back for an exciting 20152016 school year. Our year has started with lots of energy and
enthusiasm. Our grade 9 students were orientated during the last
week of August with our Get Ready Program. We began our school
year with an opening school Mass celebrated with Fr. Brian of St.
Patrick’s Parish under the direction of our school Chaplaincy Leader
Ms. Esvelt. Our entire school community celebrated the presence
of Jesus Christ as we prepare for another year fostering the Gospel
values embedded in Catholic Education. On September, 18th, our
Board wide PA day, we as a staff spent the morning portion of our day
working at Dr. Simone’s warehouse supporting “Canadian Food for
Children”, an organization that reaches out to help the poorest of the
poor in developing countries throughout the world. The Dufferin Peel
Catholic District School Board theme for the 2015-2016 school year
celebrates the: The Year of Merciful, as declared by our Beloved Pope
Francis.
I would like to thank those parents/guardians who participated in our Parent Teacher Conference evening October 22nd. The
evening was a great success. We followed up on the evening of October, 29th with our invitation to parents/guardians who joined
us for our Grade 8 Parent Information Night. It was nice to see so many parents/guardians choosing Catholic Education as a
viable option for their child. On Thursday, November 5th we celebrated our John Cabot Awards Ceremony. I was truly inspired
by the accomplishments made by our students and credit those teachers and parents/guardians who continue to support student
excellence in Catholic Education.
Extra-curricular activities help foster relationships and inspire students to develop their skills and knowledge outside the
classroom. I strongly encourage students to participate in the many sporting activities and clubs that we offer here at John Cabot.
Our fall sports are all off to a great start and we wish them successful seasons. We will once again offer a school play on May 4,
5, and 6 of 2016 entitled “Get Schooled”. It’s looking to be a promising show. Stay tuned. Our many social outreach clubs and
Faith Ambassadors have been busy promoting the Virtue’s and Gospel values that impact our Catholic school community.
We continue to foster and build relationships and engage our community partners here at John Cabot. Once again our Hospitality
program provided dinner in our school cafeteria for approximately 70 senior residents from the Westminster Residence on the
evening of November, 26th.
Our Remembrance Day Celebration assembly on November 11th calls for us to reflect on those brave men and women who
sacrificed their lives to protect and provide us with peace. God bless them and their families.
Congratulations to our incredible Junior Girls Basketball Champions for an outstanding season under the direction of coaches
Sheridan and Terranova. The entire John Cabot community is very proud of your achievements this year. Go Colts!
I would like to thank all the students, staff, parents/guardians who make positive decisions that support initiatives in our Catholic
school community. John Cabot Catholic Secondary School continues to imitate our strong tradition of Faith, Hope and Charity.
God Bless,
S. Clarkin, Principal
The Clarion
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Faith and Outreach @ Cabot ...
Peace be with you! This year the pastoral theme of John
Cabot Catholic Secondary School is inspired and rooted
in Luke 6:36: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful”.
Pope Francis announced the celebration of an extraordinary
Holy Year dedicated to mercy. At John Cabot CSS, we
will focus our pastoral theme on love and mercy. The
Jubilee Year of Mercy will begin on December 8, 2015, The
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and will conclude
on November 20th, 2016, the Solemnity of Christ the King.
As we prepare to herald this year of mercy and love, we
are hopeful that our retreats, outreach projects and pastoral
initiatives are faith-filled for staff and students.
The John Cabot Catholic School community gathered
together to celebrate our Opening Eucharistic Celebration
for this school year on September 24th. Fr. Clough,
associate pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish, was the celebrant of
this special mass. We are grateful to the staff and students
who were involved in the serving at the mass as altar
servers, lectors, choir, Eucharistic ministers and ushers.
Retreats...
All of the grade-level retreat programs provide an opportunity to build community, and participate
in a prayerful experience in an alternative setting. The Grade 9 Retreat program takes place at
St. Patrick’s Church and it focuses on the theme of Living Waters. “Whoever believes in me, streams of water will flow from within
him.” (John 7:38) Students in grade 9 are invited to reflect on their personal relationship with Jesus and to pray about how Jesus
is present in our lives. The Grade 10 Retreat program provides opportunity to reflect on how we should nurture and foster healthy
relationships with one another. This retreat takes place primarily outdoors on the sacred grounds of St. Maximilian Kolbe Church.
The grade 10 students have an opportunity to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the niche of Our Lady and contemplate the
Stations of the Cross. The Grade 11 Retreat program celebrates our society’s religious diversity in an effort to discover the rich
ways in which the same foundational truth of God’s communication is found in various World Religions. This retreat, held at the
Queen of the Apostles Renewal Centre, encourages students in engage in inter-faith dialogue. The Grade 12 Retreat program
takes place at the Good Shepherd Ministries in Toronto. The senior students learn about the issue of homeless in the Greater
Toronto Area and they are involved in a variety of hands-on service projects throughout the day. The Grade 12 students reflect on
how they are called to serve and be instruments of service to others.
Salesians...
This semester six grade 11 students will also have the opportunity to participate in a Salesian
Retreat experience at the St. Francis Centre in Orangeville from December 2-4th. One-on-one
interviews are being conducted from the students who submitted completed questionnaire forms. Yohan Roche and Stasia
Aranha, senior Salesian retreatants, will serve as the John Cabot Young Team and they have been attending leadership
workshops to prepare for the retreat. Let us pray that the retreat will be grace-filled for all those attending.
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful”
Food Drive...
Through our acts of service and generosity,
our John Cabot CSS community
demonstrated how we are ambassadors for Christ through our Thanksgiving
Food Drive. Homeroom classes collected many, many boxes of nonperishable food items. Eden Food For Change is extremely grateful to the
John Cabot Catholic Secondary School community for its donation of over
1300 pounds of food. When we gathered together for our Thanksgiving
Liturgies on October 9th, we gave thanks for our bounty and we prayed
together the needy in our community.
October is the month of the rosary. Grade 9
Theology classes were invited to the chapel to
pray the rosary. The Rosary Apostolate visitors
from St. Patrick’s Church presented our grade
9 students with rosary beads, bookmarks and
prayer cards. We will continue to pray the rosary
each month with the grade 9 theology classes.
On October 22nd, John Cabot ambassadors were invited to attend the When
Faith Meets Pedagogy Youth forum at the International Plaza Hotel. The Youth
Forum gathered over 1500 Catholic students from across Ontario to participate
in liturgy, listen to noteworthy speakers (such as, Marc Kielburger of Free
the Children; Luke Stocking of Development and Peace; Nina Nyamayaro of
Romero House; David Wells of the Diocese of Plymouth), and interact and
dialogue with peers from around the province.
On October 24th, grade 12 student Stefan Fernando, was presented with the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Catholic
Student Award. This honour was presented to Stefan at the 32nd Anniversary Celebration of the Father Patrick Fogarty Awards
Dinner at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. Congratulations to Stefan for his pastoral contributions to our school faith community.
You are a role model of faith to your peers.
The ESL/ELL classes have been invited to Canadian Food for Children, Dr. Simone’s Warehouse, to experience a day of
volunteer work. The students brought boxes of donated food and clothing to the ware house which will be delivered to developing
countries around the world. Thank you to Ms. Fox, Ms. Burza and Ms. Ferrari’s classes for your day of service on October 7th,
November 26th and December 4th respectively.
On November 24th, the John Cabot Youth Faith Ambassadors were invited to attend a special Commissioning Mass at Cristo Rei
Church in Mississauga. The students met the other students in our Mississauga East Family of schools who also serve as Youth
Faith Ambassadors. All of the students received a special blessing and memento for being role models of faith and service in their
school community.
There are a variety of exciting pastoral events coming up this semester: the Development & Peace Conference on Climate
Change on November 17th; Vocations Day on November 25th; Christmas Basket Drive November 30th-December 17th;
Sacrament of Reconciliation on December 1st; Advent Mass at St. Maximilian Kobe on December 9th.
As we continue to celebrate this year of mercy and love, let this prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee Year of Mercy guide us in
our faith journey:
+ You are visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests His power above all by forgiveness and mercy:
Let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be
clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: Let everyone who approaches
them feel sought after, loved and forgiven by God.” +
Celebrating Youth in Christ,
Mrs. C. Esvelt, Chaplain
Community @ Cabot ...
Terry Fox Run ...
On September 29, 2015 the John Cabot community participated in the annual Terry
Fox run. This year marked to the 35th anniversary of this Canadian historical event.
We were excited to help the foundation exceed Terry’s original goal of a $1 per
Canadian in the fight against cancer.
Cabot students showed enthusiasm in collecting funds in their second period classes.
The friendly competition among classes was evident, especially by Ms. Alexander’s,
Mr. Struthers’ and Ms. Fiorelli’s classes. A special acknowledgement goes to Ms.
Fiorelli's grade 9 drama class for raising $516.44. The class received cupcakes as
a sweet treat, in memory of Ms. Rebellato.
We are very proud of the drama students who
demonstrated compassion and their generous
spirit, going as far as donating their birthday
gift money. These acts of kindness do not go
unnoticed. While we did not reach our school’s
goal of $5000 to pie some of our volunteering
teachers, we are happy that we raised a total of $ $3691.02. Please note that our online
page is still active on the Terry Fox foundation website, if you wish to still donate.
Thankfully the rain held off and we were able to enjoy the walk around our neighbourhood. We were cheered on by staff along the
route and students were inspired by the teachers who courageously wore a red Terry t-shirt, a symbol of their personal battle with
cancer. To all the runners who willingly volunteered to run the route (and especially to the one student who ran the course twice!)
we say thank you for your enthusiasm.
We’d also like to thank everyone who submitted a photograph for the slideshow “In the face of Cancer” which was presented after
our walk in the cafeteria. Thank you to Mr. Clarkin and the administration team who graciously donated the muffins and Marc’s No
Frills for the water that we enjoyed.
Remembrance Day ...
The John Cabot community recently
commemorated the sacrifices made by
Canadian veterans, during their annual
Remembrance Day ceremony. The school
gathered in order to honour the actions of
past generations and the continued role of
our troops today. We gave thanks for our
independence and our fundamental freedoms
the legacy of which were founded in the loss
of so many. As with past celebrations the
ceremony was marked by important prayer
and reflection, dramatic performances and a
wreath laying ceremony by Cabot students
who currently serve as cadets.
Development and Peace
CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVE ...
Ten students from John Cabot attended a Development
and Peace conference along with 20 other schools which
focused on climate change, resources stewardship and
responsible environmental practices. The students
participated in a number of interactive activities aimed at
promoting discussion about environmental issues. As
part of the conference they were asked to have each
member of their school community sign a postcard which
will be sent along with postcards from thousands of other
students to the Prime Minister’s office in an attempt to
remind them to maintain election promises regarding the
environment and to make policy decisions that promote
positive environmental practices.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed”
Got Milk Bags?
Bring in clean, used milk bags to help us make milk bag
mattresses for the needy -- a durable and washable alternative
to sleeping on the cold, hard ground. These milk bag mats have
Reduce, re-use, up-cycle and help those in need... also been used by health-care professionals as a substitute for
an operating bed/table. In developing countries – like Haiti, Brazil, Sierra Leone - where resources are scarce –milk bag mats
can make a difference in a person’s life. Why? They don’t disintegrate, are very strong, don’t retain moisture, have a life span of
25 years, are UV ray resistant, are washable and are very colorful. Since it takes approximately 300 milk bags to make an adult
sized mat, we encourage students to drop off their clean, used milk bags and help support this service project.
On November 13, Angela Kesthely, the founder of Milk Bags Unlimited, spoke to students about how the initiative started after
the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Since then, mats have been sent to a number of countries in need around the world.
Recently, mats were sent to West Africa to help patients suffering from the Ebola virus.
The “Bags to Mats” service project is a collaborative project involving students from Ms. Mittica’s Learning Strategies classes, as
well as ESL students from the Newcomers Lunch Club and a dedicated group of students who “drop in” during their lunch time
and after school to help out.
We’re proud to announce that we have already completed two full mats, as well as a milk bag pillow. Interested in helping out?
No experience required. We meet in room 209 every Tuesday and Thursday after school. See you there
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Preparation...
During the month of November, grade ten students at John Cabot Secondary School participated in an OSSLT preparation
activities in their period 3 classes. The activity gave the students the opportunity to practice two skills required for the upcoming
OSSLT: Multiple Choice and Main Idea.
Ongoing preparation will continue leading up to the OSSLT which will take place on
Thursday March 31st, 2016.
Charity @ Cabot ...
Cabot Cares ...
On October 26th we heard on the P.A system that Cabot
Cares was looking for bakers to bake so they could raise
money for developing countries. Quick to act, were some
of Mr. Abou Faysal’s Grade 10 class who decided to bake
oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for the sale. Some students
decided to bring ingredients and others helped mixed and
prepare the dough. Later on, a couple of students went to the
P.I.P (Planning for Independence program) room to use the
oven. All of this would not have been possible if it wasn’t for
the bright idea the students had and the help and guidance
from Mr. Abou Faysal and his religion class. The cookies were
enjoyed during the evening and helped contribute to the cause,
everyone involved was happy to help and was glad to be a part
of this successful night.
Cabot Volunteers ...
Throughout the semester, John Cabot’s ESL students are
volunteering at Canadian Food for Children (CFFC), a local
charity with a global reach. While there, students organize
and box donations that are added to shipping crates that they
pack. These crates are bound for more than twenty countries
worldwide. Students also help in the fundraising part of CFFC
by assembling envelopes containing letters and photos to be
sent to potential donors.
Canadian Food for Children, located at Dixie and Lakeshore, is
always in need of volunteers. If you’d like to help CFFC make a
difference in the world. for more information. go to
www.canadianfoodforchildren.net
Newcomer Orientation...
John Cabot CSS has welcomed many new students from around the globe
since school began in September. On October 20th, Cabot’s newest students
attended an orientation for part of the school day. Led by a team of students
and MSEP Settlement worker Sherry Abdelmessih, newcomers learned about
the many activities, services, and programs our school offers.
For more information on community activities for newcomers...
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CABOT/
follow the links Students then Newcomer Youth Community Engagement
... What’s Happening @ Cabot?
Follow the White Rabbit to Cabot’s 2016 Production, "Get Schooled"!
There is reason to be excited once again because it is production year at John Cabot Catholic Secondary School. Coming this
spring to the Lecture Hall is "Get Schooled."
Under the guidance of writer and director Mrs. Fiorelli, rehearsals are already well underway. The cast and crew of students are
energetic and enthusiastic. They are hard at work noting cues, learning choreography, and memorizing lines. After the success
that was 2014’s "CyberCrossed," the stakes are higher than they’ve ever been! "Get Schooled" is up for the challenge.
In this Disney fusion, modern day tale, Alice must navigate through a new but just as wondrous Wonderland— high school. It’s
her first day at a new school and ninth grade Alice is anything but enthused. The doubts and uncertainties are clouding her vision.
With the help of some familiar characters along the way, Alice must learn to open her mind, gain some perspective, and hopefully
“get schooled.”
There are Disney references, dance numbers and characters larger than life. It’s comedic and relatable. It’s touching, and will be
unforgettable.
Performances are scheduled for May 4th, 5th and 6th
so brush up on your Disney and mark your calendars so you’re not late “for a very important date”!
... Sareena Perera, grade 11
Actors freeze in an opening tableau.
Chorus members getting the swing of their choreography led by Ms. Fiorelli.
GSA Movie Buyout ...
On November 16th, the GSA hosted its first Movie Buyout.
For a $2.00 donation, students were able to attend "The
Perks of Being a Wallflower" which was shown in the Lecture
Hall during 4th period.
Thanks to Cabot’s generousity, the Buyout raised $352.00
which will be donated to Egale Canada Human Rights Trust
(www.egale.ca). This is a Canadian organization promoting
LGBT human rights through research, education and
community engagement.
The GSA continues to work as a group to promote
acceptance, inclusion and education throughout our Cabot
community.
Stay tuned for more GSA events in the coming months!
Athletics @ Cabot ...
Cross – Country Running ...
“NO time-outs, NO substitutions and NOBODY sits on the bench.”
The Cabot Colts Cross-Country Team finished their season at the end of October. Fifteen student –athletes trained 3-4 times per
week for the first 8 weeks of the school year. Their dedication and perseverance to achieve more was admirable. The beauty of
this particular sport is of course the personal development of lifelong active living skills that are established. As coaches, it is our
prayer that the team will continue to go for runs well beyond their high school years. Creating lifelong healthy learners is always a
part of our Athletic Program here at John Cabot.
The team participated in four Cross-Country meets and increasingly improved their times, stamina and personal fitness. They
also had a lot of fun during this process! Juan Gomez led the way for the Midgets Boys Team finishing 23rd at ROPSSAA. As
for the Midget Girls, Lashini Fernando placed 26th. The most improved athlete from last year, Nicholas Lobo, finished 14th at
ROPSSAA. Our Senior Girls Team consisted of two very hard working ladies who will graduate this year – Annie Mucha and Urvi
Jain. The Senior Boys Team can be described as proud and tenacious, led by four year veteran Ryan Capobianco.
Congratulations to all members of the
Cabot Colts Cross-Country Team!
Tia Boch
Ryan Capobianco
John Cernat
Lashini Fernando
Juan Gomez
Alex Halkiw
Alex Jachna
Urvi Jain
Elizabeth Lai
Nicholas Lobo
Aden Mohammed
Anastasia Mucha
Durjoy Munshi
Stephan Polack
Donald Salloum
Flag Football...
The Girls Flag Football team
completed a competitive season
in tier one by finishing the season
as one of the strongest teams in
their division. Playing without their
starting quarterback and tailback for
the first half of the season the team
struggled, scoring only 21 points in four
contests and winning only one game.
Nevertheless the girls persevered,
refusing to give up. They were buoyed
by the late season return of their
tailback Alyssa Walkuski, who made
a successful transition to quarterback
leading the team to 65 points in their
last three games. The team was led
by the play of their senior graduates
Keyanna Harris, Nicole Casey, Josie
Zigante and Nicole Sbrocchi whose skill
and leadership will be missed next year.
... Athletics @ Cabot
Junior Girls’ Basketball Colts ... Champions !!
The 2015 regular season began with an away game on a rainy day in late September, after just a couple of practices. Not
knowing exactly what to expect going into this first game of the season, we asked the girls to focus on three fundamentals:
communication, respect, and aggressive defense. Then, right before tip-off we added: “Don’t just participate…DOMINATE.”
Well, they certainly took this mindset to heart!
The girls put together a perfect regular season of 10 wins and no losses, accumulating 416 points for, while only allowing 161
points against. This achievement earned them a top seed and first round bye in the 2015 ROPSSAA playoffs. From there, the
girls rolled through playoffs and captured the Junior Girls’ Championship. When all is said and done, these Colts had a perfect
season: 13 wins, no losses, and a title for John Cabot.
This group of dedicated and very
competitive athletes has been wonderful
to work with over the last few months.
Their commitment to each other, to
regular practice, to a fast-break-oriented
pace-of-play, and respect for opponents
has been something to admire.
Furthermore, their growth as competitors
has been obvious and enjoyable
to watch. They have represented
John Cabot athletics and the school
community extremely well.
We want the girls to treasure this
achievement and we wish the girls
all the best for the remainder of the
academic school year.
Coaches Sheridan and Terranova
Varsity Hockey...
There were murmurings in early October. The possibility lingered throughout the hallways, like
a thick smog. Would the Cabot Colts hockey team play this season? The answer came like
thunder! Due to popular demand John Cabot Catholic Secondary School Colts would take to the ice once again! And after a grueling tryout
process, the 2015-16 Cabot Colts ice hockey team came to be.
If you looked up determination and perseverance in the dictionary, the third example would
be the 2015-16 Cabot Colt Hockey Team,î said coach Sheridan when asked about the team’s
chances for the upcoming season.
The team represents a wide range of the school body, comprised of only a sprinkling
of returning players, no fewer than 7 Junior aged players, and two female players. No
doubt, this is a year of building experience. But that doesn’t mean there is any less of an
expectation for success.
“We’re going to work hard every day. Weíre going to practice hard and give everything
whistle-to- whistle. And in the end we’re going to let our play do the talking.” said assistant
captain Tyler Jackman.
Early-season results of been mixed. Off to a 1-1 start there is a reason for hope. Superb
goaltending and a flair for offensive production have sparked playoff aspirations.
“The coach? Skates us hard, gets us ready for the games, hey he’s the one who has the
pucks so I’ll leave my comments to that.” says Daniel Cryderman when asked about Coach
Terranova.
It’s a season of new beginnings, growth, hope and building. Who knows how far these Cabot
Colts can run?
They are beginning to understand that they can pull the cart much further together than they
can on their own and that’s what being on this team means.
Field Trip Experiences @ Cabot ...
Canadian and World Studies ...
City meets country: Geography students visit Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Over 100 of John Cabot’s grade 9 Geography students visited the
annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto in early November.
The visit offered an impressive insight into not only the way of life of
many Canadians living on farms but also revealed the tremendous
changes occurring within the food producing industries in Canada.
Mrs. Kantoch-Szybalski, Mr. Milne, and Mr. Struthers guided their
classes through the countless exhibits which featured a wide range
of livestock including dairy cattle, sheep, rabbits, pigs, chickens,
alpacas, and others. Industries related to the livestock included
leather and wool manufacturing. Local farmers brought their
livestock to show in competitions and to remind us of the amazing
range of traditional and not-so-traditional foods which are produced.
Everything from goat cheese to local honey to bison sandwiches
were available for sample or for purchase. Butter sculpturing and
sheep sheering competitions kept the students totally engaged! Did
you know that brown hens make brown eggs but brown cows don’t
make chocolate milk?!
The field trip amply displayed the importance of Canada’s
agricultural sector to the economy plus the numerous issues
facing it. Topics such as food sustainability, nutrition and health,
as well as environmental conservation were emphasized in the
Royal’s various “Education Centres.” Our Geography students
were blessed to have had such a wide range of exhibits to attend
and were treated kindly, as always, by the many people from
rural Canada participating at this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter
Fair. Even Toronto Mayor John Tory stopped to pose with John
Cabot students! The students and staff would like to thank our
student teacher Jacob Stoch and Cabot graduate Chris Antilope for
assisting in this year’s field trip!
Law ...
On Thursday November 26th, the CLU 3M1 class visitied the Grenville
and William Davis Courthouse in Brampton, with their teacher Ms.
Klin. Students had a first hand opportunity to
experience and appreciate the administration
of justice in Canada. Thanks also goes to
Jenna Procopi, the student teacher from York
university, for accompanying the students on
their trip.
... Field Trip Experiences @ Cabot
‘Anthro’ at the ROM ...
On October 21st, Grade 11 and 12 Anthropology, History,
and Family Studies students participated in an educational
excursion to the Royal Ontario Museum in downtown Toronto.
Students took part in guided tours and examined artifacts
relating to their specific area of study.
Using gender roles as a common theme, students were able
to compare and contrast ancient cultures. They looked at
limitations and abilities of men and women within their societies
during these times. Students analyzed the significance behind
these gender roles and the societal values
that were made evident because of them. Evolution and
variation of tools was also examined, as well as how people
were able to manipulate their environment to survive.
Toyota Manufacturing
Plant Tour ...
Twenty of our SHSM Business students had the opportunity
to tour the Toyota plant in Cambridge. Students had a guided
tour that included a video presentation, a question and answer
session and a tour through the plant. Students had a first hand
experience into how an automobile is manufactured from start
to finish.
The tour guides were passionate and knowledgeable, and this
proved beneficial to the inquisitive students. After the tours,
students were given the opportunity to explore the city area and
have lunch; a needed break after all the learning.
This outing was a valuable and enjoyable experience. Students
furthered their understanding of their respective subjects, and
hope to return to the ROM someday soon.
... Sareena Perera & Angel Magbitang
Women in Capital Markets & TD Securities ...
TD Securities and Women in Capital Markets are strong supporters of students at the high school and university level, recognizing
that today’s students are tomorrow's leaders. As part of our ongoing support, WCM places a strong emphasis on reaching out to
students to promote the capital markets industry as a home to possible career paths. On Friday, November 13, Shathujah Patcunan,
Danielle Medenilla and Josie Zigante spent the day at TD Securities shadowing some of the most influential women in finance.
Investors of Tomorrow ...
Investors of Tomorrow, supported by Nipissing University,
is one of the largest on line stock trading simulations
focused on empowering youth through financial literacy
and investor education. This semester 45 students
applied sound long-term financial planning techniques,
amidst global market volatility, by managing a portfolio
of $500 000 in equities.
En français @ Cabot ...
Teacher Candidate ...
This year we welcome
Ms. Muccilli to the French
Department as a Teacher
Candidate from York
University. Ms. Muccilli
assists in the French
classes on Wednesdays
and is a wonderful
addition to the
department.
French Film Festival ...
Last year’s Film Festival was held, for the very first time, during the day on what we
called Cabot French Day. This event is held every other year and will be making its way
back in 2016-17. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about it!
...Stay tuned for more info.
French Club ...
Join us in the French room – 305 – on Wednesdays after school. Jennifer Fignomari is
there to offer her expertise to junior students. Conjugate a verb, study for tests, and edit
your work! Or hang out and watch a French film!
Summer French Programs ...
If you are interested in a studying elsewhere or an exchange program, visit some of these sites for more
information:
www.myexplore.ca
www.ceef.ca
www.iseontario.on.ca
www.summer-work.com
or check the French Department bulletin board for updates. You DO NOT need to be enrolled in French
classes to participate. These programs are open to everyone and in some cases, are FREE!
New!! Grade 11 or 12 French credit in France and Belgium
Dufferin-Peel is offering a three week credit-bearing course next summer (2016) in France/Belgium.
Students will explore Paris, Tours, St.Malo, Normandy, Rouen, Vimy, Brussels and Bruges while
learning French.
For more info please attend one of the Information Nights:
Tuesday November 17 at St.Thomas Aquinas, Wednesday November 18 at St.Marcellinus.
Presentations begin at 7:00 p.m. If you cannot attend, more information is available by contacting
Adult and Continuing Education at 905-891-9263 ext.37955.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION (STOPR)
BUS CANCELLATIONS/SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER
2015 – 2016 SCHOOL YEAR
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus
transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school
transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and
will be announced on the following radio and television stations:
VIRGIN RADIO FM 99.9 CFTR AM 680 CJCL AM 590 NEWSTALK 1010 AM CJBC (FR) AM 860 FM 93.1 CHIN FM 100.7/AM 1540 CITYPULSE CTV CHUM AM 1050 CFNY FM 102.1/AM640 CHFI FM 98.1
EZ ROCK FM 97.3 FM Z103.5 FM Q107
CBC 99.1
GLOBAL NEWS CANADA AM
Peel Health
Immunization Updates
Peel Health has mailed a
second round of letters to
the households of students
requiring Immunization
Updates. These
immunizations must be
completed and communicated
directly to Peel Health before
February. Otherwise, a
Projected Suspension List is
expected to be received by
the school on February 4th.
More information at...
ImmunizePeel.ca
SHSM in Business @ Cabot ...
SHSM Happenings ...
On Friday, October 17 John
Cabot’s grade twelve SHSM
students left for a trip to Toronto and were given a tour of Ryerson University’s
Ted Rogers School of Business Management. In addition to the tour - which
familiarized SHSM students with the building’s various lecture halls, classrooms,
offices and its other amenities - student observed several presentations. These
presentations were to inform students of the many opportunities available to
them at the Ted Rogers School of Business Management, as the school offers a
wide variety of business based programs. Students have their choice of seven
different majors, consisting of
Business Management, Real
Estate Management, Economic
and Management Science,
Entrepreneurship and Strategy,
Global Management Studies,
Human Resources Management,
Law and Business, as well as
Marketing Management. Other
presentations focused less on
schooling and more on real world
business experience such as, how to network appropriately and how to create and
maintain a professional image.
Following the presentations, Ryerson’s student presenters acquainted the grade
twelve SHSM members with the plentiful extra-curricular groups the university has
to offer. In particular, John Cabot students engaged in public speaking exercises.
Such exercises are part of Ryerson’s student group, Toastmasters.The intention
of Toastmasters is to develop its members’ aptitude in rhetoric, something every
business student would greatly rely on. Other student groups touched upon
include Ryerson DECA and The Ryerson Speech and Debate Association.
That afternoon, John Cabot’s grade twelve SHSM students returned with new
options and a more vivid understanding of what they would be doing for their
post-secondary career. Moreover, students possessed new knowledge of the tools
that would solidify their success in their respective aspiring fields of business. God
bless Canada.
... Salman Bhatti
Laurier University ...
Twenty of our SHSM Business students
toured Laurier University's campus. The
students were involved in a case study
analysis that allowed them to experience
a "day in the life" of a university student.
The students were able to explore
classrooms, residency, and dialogue with
current Laurier students. The experience
allowed them the opportunity to compare
their post-secondary choices.
Junior Achievement
Company Program
Student Venture offers new possibilities
for the next generation of successful startups.
• Discover the risks and rewards of
starting a business
• Systematically solve actual business
challenges
• Demonstrate the importance of ethical
standards in business
• Foster positive relationships between
youth and business communities
Over the course of the Company Program,
high school students experience the
risks and rewards of entrepreneurship by
creating their own company. Volunteers
from the local business community lead
students through this fast paced program
in various schools and corporate offices
across Central Ontario. The Company
Program runs once a week, for three
hours, from October through to April each
year. Students sell shares to raise capital;
elect an executive team and Board of
Directors; establish by-laws; create and
carry out a business plan; develop a
budget; apply for incorporation; conduct
market research; produce a product/
service; market and sell their product/
service to the general public; develop a
website; create a shareholders’ report;
issue dividends, and liquidate their
company at the conclusion of the program.
Twenty-two of our SHSM Business
students toured Ryerson University's
campus. The students were
involved in various workshops that
were conducted by current Ryerson
professors and students, and
industry professionals.
... Ryerson
University Tour
Students were engaged in several
hands on activities that showcased
their creativity, analytical skills and
business knowledge.
“You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.”
Cabot Co-op ...
Students Explore Careers and College!
John Cabot’s Cooperative Education students are exploring careers through
work experience at a variety of local businesses. What better way to ‘try out’
an occupation to help make decisions about future careers?
Co-Op students apply the skills learned in the classrooms with practical workplace experience. They are building their
employability skills and resumes at a variety of businesses such as Canyon Creek, JISRI Computer Services, and at Mississauga
Hospital. Our Business SHSM students are networking with experts in a variety of local businesses as they apply hands on
learning such as administrative skills at Marville Travel and Canadian Immigration Services, and Internet Technology skills at
PLASP.
Cooperative Education is a stepping-stone for students headed to College, University, apprenticeships or directly to the workplace,
helping them explore career potentials and gain essential skills for their future career aspirations.
Cabot’s grade twelve students also have the opportunity to attend College once a week and gain a College credit, all before they
even graduate secondary school! Some of these Dual Credit College programs include Electrical Skills, Web Development,
Fitness Leadership, and Construction Trades at Sheridan College; and Spa Management, Social Psychology, and OYAP Cook
at Humber. For more information about exciting Dual Credit opportunities, visit our Board’s website: http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/
Programs/Secondary/Dual+Credits.htm
Congratulations to John Cabot’s Cooperative Education students as they continue an exciting semester of career exploration!
Cabot Co-op & SHSM
‘Working better together’, John Cabot CSS and Trillium Health Partners
I am David Nawrocki, a SHSM participant and
cooperative education student. My work placement
this semester is in the Accounts Receivable
department of Trillium Health Partners Queensway
Site. The placement experience has provided me
with a lot of new learning. From simply using an
electronic letter opener to processing payments, I
have developed essential skills and have learned
about the business side of health care. This is
valuable preparation for my goal of attending a
Business Administration Programme at University.
This placement has also expanded my network and I
am very grateful to Jennifer and the great team in the
Accounts Receivable Department at Trillium Health
Centre. They are committed to their motto ‘Being
Better Together’.
Clubs and Actvities @ Cabot ...
Paralegal Cup ...
White Pine Reading Club ...
Two students, Julia Damaso and Carolina Stec, from the grade
11 Introduction to Law class volunteered with Humber College's
Paralegal Cup Saturday November 21 and Sunday November
22, 2015.
The White Pine
Reading Club has
started this year with
many exciting novels
for students.
The goals of the
reading program
are to encourage
students to read for
pleasure, to provide
opportunities for
students to read and discuss books, and to make students
aware of excellent quality Canadian young adult titles. This
year’s novels include a wide range of genres including fantasy,
realism, horror, romance as well as graphic novels.
The girls participated in a unique opportunity to assist and
observe the only paralegal mooting competition in Ontario.
The girls worked closely with event organizers and the Ontario
Justice Education Network at Humber College's Lakeshore
Campus.
In addition to earning volunteer hours, Damaso and Stec were
able to watch some of the best paralegal students in Ontario
compete in mock trials and attend a special meeting and minilecture from Humber College faculty.
The Paralegal Cup
accepts a limited
number of volunteer
high school students
each year. It is a
learning experience
for students
interested in careers
in law.
More information about the Paralegal Cup can be found at
paralegalcup.ca.
Students will have an opportunity to read the ten nominated
titles, discuss them with other students, and then vote for their
favourite title. These votes will then be tallied from across
Ontario and the author of the winning title will be presented with
the White Pine Award in the spring of 2016.
Twenty five students from grades 9-12 have joined Mrs.
Naccarato and Mrs. Perczyszyn for the first meeting. Students
spent time getting to know one another and sharing their
thoughts about past books they have read.
Students were very eager to get started with the White Pine
titles, and we look forward to our next meeting in December.
Student Vote 2015 ...
Members of the John Cabot grade ten Civics class hosted a timely
community Student Vote event simultaneous to the federal vote which
occurred this fall. Having examined the political spectrum and various political parties the students undertook the process of
incorporating an active citizenship component into their curriculum. In doing so the students gave other members of the community
an opportunity for student voice as well as an element of political education. This event was undertaken in the hopes that our student
will later execute their voting rights and become the Responsible Citizens set out in our Catholic Graduate Expectations.
Technology @ Cabot ...
Recently John Cabot has received a number of Dell Laptops and iPads for students to use in the classroom.
These laptops and iPads are available in the library for teachers to sign out and use with wtheir classes.
Students will now be able to do research, work on labs, word process and even use a variety of different
apps (from creating their own stories or filming a scene from a play or experiment) with their teachers, right in
their own classrooms.
We are very excited about this new technology that will add another dimension to the classroom learning
environment here at John Cabot.
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Diwali Celebration ...
I had an amazing experience during our class trip to the Diwali
festival in November. I learned so much about the Hindu culture
and about how there are five days of the festival, but all of them
have different names. Inside the temple, you are not allowed to
wear any shoes, you are not allowed to use any type of video
recording devices, or take any pictures whatsoever. The temple
we visited is completely carved out of a really giant rock. Diwali,
the festival of lights, is incredible. I recommend you experience
it next year and I will definitely go again!
... Daniel Morillo
Cabot’s Cooking!
In collaboration
with MSEP,
the Dixie Bloor
Neighbourhood
Centre, Peel
Health, and
Cabot’s ESL
Department,
our newcomer
students
have the
opportunity to
meet monthly
for Kitchen
Connections.
These after
school sessions
are divided into
three parts:
getting healthy
tips from public
health nurse Maria Ferreira, followed by a cooking session
using some of the foods discussed, topped off with a communal
dinner where students eat what they’ve prepared.
Supporting Our Troops ...
Students in ESL classes have continued their longstanding
tradition of writing Christmas cards to Canadian troops
stationed at home and abroad. This year, students’ cards are
bound for sixteen destinations, including Haiti, Jordan, Iraq,
Egypt, and Ukraine.
Since many students
once lived in these
nations and still have
family members
there, it is especially
meaningful to them
to have the chance
to thank Canadian
soldiers stationed in
these nations.
What’s happening now ... Co-op Event
John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
John Cabot Catholic Secondary School, the
Numeracy Support Program - Winter Session At
grade 9 EQAO Numeracy Test is an integral part of
each student’s academic performance. The Numeracy Test is a significant component of the grade 9 program in that it accounts
for 10% of each student’s final grade. To prepare students who will be writing the Grade 9 EQAO Numeracy Test in January
2016, John Cabot Secondary School is offering a Numeracy Support Program designed to aid students in attaining their best
performance possible on the test. Mr. S. Vancardo and Ms. D. Botelho are the certified mathematics teachers that are holding the
10-hour program that practices curriculum. The sessions are 1 hour each and a snack is provided. It takes place at the school
and runs every Tuesday until the EQAO test, which is scheduled for the 20th and 21st of January 2016.
Preparing For Post-Secondary Pathways ...
Did you know there are over 40,000 careers identified in the
Government of Canada’s “National Occupational Classification”?
Decisions can be overwhelming for our senior level students who
are asking themselves:
“What should I do
after high school?”
“Should I go to
work or college or
university?”
“How do I learn a
trade?”
“Where should I
go to find out more
information about
my choices for the
Senior students toured the Sheridan Hazel McCallion
future?”
campus on October 14 with their teachers, Mr. Delvecchio,
Ms. Mittica and Ms. Renn
Finding your path after graduating from high school takes time, so
students and parents need to work together to research different
options, talk to experts, and plan visits to post-secondary campuses
to see if the “fit” is right This is why a group of ambitious Cabot
students visited the Hazel McCallion campus of Sheridan College
this Fall … to experience a day at college. The day began with a
meeting in the President’s Board Room, where we learned about
the rich variety of resources and supports that are in place to help
students to make informed decisions for their futures. We also
met with student leaders, who gave us a tour of the campus, talked
about the services available to college students, – from academic
advising, athletics, and accessibility services – to the various
programs offered by the college.
Students also had the opportunity to meet the President of the
college and sit in on a typical lecture. “I feel more confident now,”
said a grade 12 student, “because I have a clearer idea of what to
ask and look for when I’m ready to apply for my own program.”
Need help to research
post-secondary pathways?
Check out these resources and book an appointment with your
friendly guidance counselor...
My Blueprint...
This website lets you build customized high school course
plans, identify the post-secondary opportunities that you have
unlocked and explore valuable information for every destination
in Canada.
http://www.myblueprint.ca/dpcdsb
John Cabot Guidance Website...
Links available for different pathways – university, college,
apprenticeships and work
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CABOT/
Click on Guidance/Courses and Post-Secondary
Math Help...
What do you get when you
cross a calculator with a
Cabot peer tutor? …someone you can count on! Yes, you
can count on our Cabot peer tutors to help you with your
math work for FREE from Monday to Thursday, 2:30-3:30,
in room 322. Drop in for 5 min or for the whole hour, no
sign-ups required.
This semester’s tutor schedule is as follows...
Monday: Nicole,
Samantha &
Jessica
Tuesday:
Richard, Maciej
& Rostyk
Wednesday:
Lina & Juna
Thursday:
Monica, Yan
& Ismail
John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
635 Willowbank Trail, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 3L6, 905-279-1554
www.dpcdsb.org/cabot
Prinpical - S. Clarkin
Vice-Principal - A. Galvao
Vice-Principal - J. Varnam
Chaplaincy Team Leader
C. Esvelt
Secretaries
Head - L. Nacarrato
Guidance - C. Hoover
Assistant - O. Falconi
Attendance - S. Polla
Director of Education - J. Kostoff
Associate Directors - J. Hrajnik, S. McWatters
Superintendent of Schools - T. Lariviere
Mississauga East Family of Schools
905-890-1221
Trustees
Wards 1 and 3
M. Pascucci, Board Chair
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
905-302-3096
Ward 4
A. Abbruscato
anna.abbruscato@dpcdsb.org
905-602-5308