Principals Report by J. Giancola
I continue to be honoured and privileged to be the Principal of Loyola Catholic Secondary School. I am
especially excited and blessed to be part of a school that is rich in tradition, strong in its Catholic teachings
and proud of its academic, spiritual, extra-curricular and athletic accomplishments. As a Catholic School,
Loyola has placed Jesus and his teachings as the central focal point. Put your faith into action and be an
example because you are truly blessed. Loyola is a well-balanced school where the students excel in both
academics and in extra-curricular activities.
The OSSLT test scores released this fall indicate that Loyola’s pass rate increased from 84% to 91%, above the
Board and Provincial averages. Congratulations to all the students on this great achievement.
We had an excellent start to the school year. Over 200 grade 9 students participated the “Get Ready”
program at Loyola, a mentoring program with our LINK crew. All Loyola students participated in the Terry Fox
run raising $3500 for cancer research. We also raised $1600 for the Syrian Relief Funds with a civvies day.
Loyola Varsity played 2 Friday Night Lights football games. Over 1,000 spectators attend these two games.
Thanks to all the parents and students that supported this school community event. Loyola also celebrated 2
opening school masses celebrated by Fr. Charles. On October 6th , Grade 9 and 10 students attended the
MADD presentations while senior students met with the 4 Federal Election Candidates. On Oct. 14 Cheryl
Pounder, a former member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team, spoke to our female athletes. On
October 15 Loyola hosted the University and College Fair with 50 representatives from Colleges and
University. On October 16 our grade 9 students attended a dance at Loyola. On October 22, 400 Honour Roll
students attended the Awards Breakfast.
Loyola would like to welcome the following new staff that has joined our Loyola family:
Ms. Potoczny Vice Principal
Teachers: Mr. Derry, Ms. Quadrini, Ms. Liczner, Ms. Alilovic, Ms. Marques, Ms. DaSilva, Ms. Yaremko, Ms.
Oliveira, Ms. Riad, Mr. Mostacci
Ms. Mutnica ERW
Mr.Gbur Custodian
Finally I would like to thank our Trustee Sharon Hobin, our School Council Co-chairs Ms. McQueen and Ms.
Gomez, our Parish Priests Fr. Tim and Fr. Charles and our Superintendent Mr. Amaral for being visible,
accessible and supportive to the Loyola Community.
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WHO TO CALL
905-820-9822
Principal
Vice-Principal
(A-L)
Vice-Principal
(M-Z)
Chaplain
Child & Youth
Worker
Student
Services (A-G,
SHSM)
Student
Services (H-K)
Student
Services (L-M)
Student
Services (N-Z)
Superintendent
TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
J. Giancola
G. Scanlon
RE: School Uniform Policy
D.
Potoczny
D. Smibert x66144
M. Doherty x66177
As you purchase new uniform items for your child,
please remember our school uniform policy:
S.
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Compagnon
white or navy blue t-shirts or mock turtlenecks can be
Limited: o Navy blue McCarthy dress pants with logo o
white or navy blue t-shirts can be worn under the short
T. Pace
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C. Lawson
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V. BorgIuele
D. Amaral
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School Council L.
Chair
McQueen
Trustee
S. Hobin
Head Secretary L. Landry
Attendance
S. Helsdon
Secretary
casual/dress shoes, closed back are to be worn. No
coloured logo on the shoe or white soles will be
permitted. No slippers, moccasins, sandals or boots are
hoodies
905-890- Our Loyola uniform is a symbol of our unity and equality.
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It is worn to teach responsibility to students and the
understanding that wearing the uniform will prepare
students for certain expectations in the employment
905-890- world. The uniform is also a tradition in Catholic schools
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and it builds community.
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In partnership, we can ensure that Loyola maintains a
safe and positive school culture, focused on student
success.
Sincerely,
J. Giancola
Principal
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From Your Catholic School Trustee
Sharon Hobin
Dear Lord, please bless us as we begin this new school year and guide us to be your beacons of light
on earth.
Welcome to everyone including our new students and their families. To our Full Day Kindergarten
parents who are joining us for the first time we thank you for choosing a Catholic education for your
child or children. We endeavor to give all our students the desire to learn so as to understand better
God's world in a respectful, non-threatening environment. This is fundamental to our philosophy of
Catholic education.
A special welcome to our grade nine students who are now on a new adventure. Your four years will
fly by. Take advantage of all the great opportunities that are offered to you. We are very proud of our
Link Crew and Get Ready for Secondary School programs. Never be afraid to ask questions. I hope
that you have a Link Crew Leader to help you along the way.
To our grade twelve students - I wish you all the best in your last year of Catholic secondary school.
You will be thinking about college, university, apprenticeships or the world of work. This is the time
you have been waiting for –senior students! I hope you make the best of this exciting year.
Your Board of Trustees has approved a balanced operating budget of $922, 901,010 with 89.7 % of
this budget going to salaries and benefits. We have 149 schools, 84,000 students and 10,000
employees. We are the second largest Catholic school board in the province. We have very strong
links to our parishes so we will see our priests visit our schools as well as many of our students who
will visit our parishes for Mass and the sacraments. We are blessed that our priests make a special
effort to visit with our students.
If you have transportation questions please remember you can call STOPR at 905-890-6000 or 1800-668-1140 or check our web site at www.dpcdsb.org. Click on schools and then student
transportation. Transportation was removed from the trustees’ purview under Bill 177 several years
ago.
Parents, please support and join your Catholic School Council. It is a great opportunity for input and
better understanding of what is happening in education both locally and provincially. You will be
amazed at how much you will learn and how much you can contribute to your child’s school.
Please do not hesitate to contact me. I wish you the very best for this school year and always.
May the good Lord always hold you in the palm of His hand.
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Student Services by T. Pace
Online Course Selection through myBlueprint
In January all Loyola students will begin their course selections for the school year 2016-17.
MyBlueprint is an online program that allows students to access their educational plan for their
lifetime. Allowing students to submit their courses on-line is only one of the many valuable
features offered, such as: Goal Setting, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Post-Secondary
Planner and Financial Planner. MyBlueprint directly supports the Ministry’s comprehensive K12 Education and Career/Life Planning Program designed to support students in becoming
competent, successful, and contributing members of Society. The document outlines the
requirement for all students to complete an Individual Pathway Plan with at least two entries
on their plan per year.
Students are required to choose and submit their courses on-line, print their course verification
forms, complete the Activity Fee form and return all forms with the $65 Activity fee during
exam week. Guidance teachers will be in the cafeteria immediately following exams from 10:15
until 11:30 am from January 26 to February 1st, 2016.
Student Activity Fees
What activity fees are students expected to
pay at the school?
Are these fees compliant with GAP 704.02,
GAP 531 and GAP 8.08?
What is the breakdown of these fees?
Is this information posted to the school
website?
$65
Yes
$20 Faith Formation
$45 Yearbook, Student Agenda, Theme Days
Yes
Grade 12, College/University Applications
University applications are due January 13th, 2016 by 11:59 pm EST. College applications are
due February 1st, 2016. In Semester two, Guidance Teachers will visit all grade 12 classes to
discuss graduation requirements to ensure students’ successful completion of their high school
diploma. During this visit students will be asked to complete an Exit and Graduation Plans form.
Grade 11 Students of 2015-16
With graduation only one year away, it is time to start researching your post-secondary next
steps in preparation for choosing your grade 12 courses in December. Use myBlueprint to
research the post-secondary programs that most interest you and note the required courses to
gain entry into those programs. Whether you plan to take on an Apprenticeship, go to
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University, the world of work or College, it is wise to choose courses that will best prepare you
for success in your chosen Pathway.
Grade 10 Students of 2015-16
Loyola is fortunate to have a Specialist High Skills Major Programs (SHSM) that students can
sign up for in their grade 11 year. Loyola offers a SHSM program in Sports. The program has
five required components that will ultimately lead to a highly developed resumé boasting
Sector Specific Certifications and a Red Seal Designation on the Ontario Secondary School
Diploma. There are already several Universities and Colleges offering scholarships to students
with a SHSM designation on their Transcript. Students interested in an Apprenticeship or the
world of work will gain an advantage over other students pursuing the same pathway because
of the many hours of hands-on training obtained through the required co-op requirement. For
more information about SHSMs, check the school website.
If you have not yet been involved in one of the many clubs, teams or extracurricular activities
available at Loyola, we strongly urge you to do so in your second year. Check out the
opportunities in your Student Agenda.
Grade 8 Student registration and course selection
All feeder school visits for on-line course selection will take place December 7-11, 2015 using
myBlueprint. Activity fees ($65) are being collected by grade 8 teachers in each of our feeder
school through February 1st, 2016. Following this date, all activity payments must be made in
person at Loyola, in the main office.
Community Service Hours
Completing 40 hours of community service is a graduation requirement
Mandated by the Ministry of Education, students will not receive a high school diploma, nor will
they be able to proceed to college or university, until this requirement is completed. Approved
activities are those performed to support a not-for profit organization, such as a parish church,
charitable foundation, food bank, community sports team, arts or cultural association,
children’s day camp, or seniors’ residence. The activity must be designed to benefit the
community and for an agency that makes a positive and ethical contribution to society.
Working for free in a for-profit organization, a business or for an individual is not community
service
Ineligible activities include walking your neighbour’s dog, babysitting young children at home or
for your neighbour, working for your family’s, neighbour’s or friend’s business, mowing your
neighbour’s lawn or shoveling their snow, activities related to hobbies, or performing duties in
the home. Activities that provide direct financial benefit or gain to the student or to the
student’s family are also not allowed. A list of approved community service opportunities, is
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available from Student Services. Students should consult with their guidance counsellor about
the validity of a proposed activity. The principal or designate has the right to refuse hours that
do not fall within the guidelines. Students must provide documented evidence of this
community service in the form of a letter on the organization’s stationery stating:
• Student’s name
• Description of Activity
• Number of Hours
• Dates of Activity and Completion
• Supervisor’s name and contact information
• Supervisor’s Signature
To ensure communication with Post-Secondary institutions is accurate and up to date, we
strongly recommend that graduating students submit evidence of completed community hours
by Monday February 1st, 2016.
Guidance Counselors for 2015-16
ALPHA
Counsellor
Extension
A-G
H-K
L-M
N-Z
S. Compagnon
T. Pace
C. Lawson
V. Borg-Iuele
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Chaplaincy Report – D. Smibert
Here we are in November – when you look outside and see the leaves falling and
feel the temperature getting colder, you know we are well into the school year.
A special welcome to all the new Grade 9 students at Loyola. You are now a part
of a very special school community. Be sure to get involved and make a difference
in our school. I want to acknowledge and thank the school community for their
support of the Special Civvies Day in September providing support for Syrian
refugees. We raised $1600.00. Thank you to everyone who participated.
I’d like to thank Father Tim Hanley, Pastor of St. Ignatius Parish and Father Charles
for their ongoing pastoral support to the Loyola Community. Mr. Giancola, Mr.
Roque and myself, had the opportunity to review Loyola’s Pastoral Plan for the
2015/16 school year with Father Tim and Father Charles.
On Wednesday Sept 28th we had our Opening School Mass. Our Celebrant was
Father Charles. A special thank also goes out to Ms Van Gorp and the mass choir
for their wonderful music at the mass. I am also thankful for the work of Mr.
Bronson
and the Sound light crew for all their technical support.
One final note to pass on to staff and students is that Father Charles is available
for students and staff visits in my office(next to the Chapel) on most Monday
mornings between 10:00 and 12:00 noon. Be sure to stop by and say “Hello”.
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Post Secondary Transitions Fair
Lawson
On Thursday, October 15 from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Loyola hosted its fourth
annual Apprenticeship, College and
University Post Secondary Transitions
Fair and it was a great success! The
fair was attended by over 400 people.
Visitors had the opportunity to ask
questions and get first hand answers
from over 50 exhibitors which included
Universities from all over Ontario as well
as Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta and
British Columbia. In the coming months,
grade 11 students will be choosing their
courses for their last year in their high
school career. Attending the University
fair gave them the opportunity to find out
exactly what courses will help them
successfully obtain acceptance into their
chosen post-secondary programs.
Similarly, our Grade 12 students will be
applying to apprenticeship, college and
Note that the logo’s above do not necessarily indicate attendance
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university programs in the coming
months and attending the fair provided
them the opportunity to learn about the
particulars of individual programs such
as, what should be included in a
portfolio, what would be the minimum
overall average, what are the costs of
living on campus, who will get alternate
offers of admission? Together, students
and parents learned about the millions
of dollars in scholarship monies that
remain unclaimed every year simply
because there are no applicants. They
heard about what they can do to
successfully apply for the many of
scholarships that are sometimes based
on marks but are often awarded based
on characteristics such as leadership,
volunteerism or social justice. Thank
you to all who attended and made this
event a success!"
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City Receives $225,000 Grant from MLSE Foundation to Build an Outdoor
Multisport Court
June 24, 2015
The City of Mississauga has received $225,000 in grant funding from MLSE
Foundation. After submitting a grant application in March, the Foundation confirmed
in late May that funding to build a multisport court at Colonial Terrace, located at
3570 and 3590 Colonial Dr. had been approved.
“I am very excited that we are moving forward with this project that it focuses on
bringing youth of all ages together in a common area to play and enjoy sports, ” said
Ward 8 Councillor Matt Mahoney. “This new multisport court will directly support
young people in Colonial Terrace and create positive impacts on this community.”
The funding will support construction of the multisport court, which will allow youth
to access free sport programming. City recreation staff identified a need for an
outdoor court in the area to get youth engaged in physical activity.
Mahoney added, “Projects like these are made possible because of the generous
support of organizations like MLSE Foundation, who believe in the importance of
community sport. Many partners around the table have worked tirelessly to make this
project happen. I’d like to thank MLSE Foundation for funding the project and our
community partners, Erin Mills Youth Centre, Peel Living, the Rotary Club of
Mississauga West and the Region of Peel for their ongoing support and dedication to
make this happen.”
A vacant parking lot within the Colonial Terrace complex will house the new court.
The Region of Peel owns the property and has agreed to allow the lot to be used for
the project. The space will accommodate six different recreational sports: soccer,
volleyball, tennis, cricket, basketball and hockey.
“City staff will develop drop-in recreational programming for the space to ensure
children are physically active,” said Paul Mitcham, Commissioner of Community
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Services at the City. “Additionally, the Erin Mills Youth Centre will also use the space
to coach and teach children about sports, teamwork and leadership.”
The multisport court will serve more than 300 youth each week.
Mitcham mentioned, “We would also like to recognize the MLSE Foundation for their
generous financial contribution. Their ongoing support of community-based sport
projects in Mississauga has enhanced sport development across the city.”
MLSE partnered with the City to provide funding for refurbishment projects at the
Malton Arena in 2013 and the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre in 2011.
“MLSE Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart charities are excited to be involved
with the multisport project at 3570 and 3590 Colonial Dr.,” said Michael Bartlett,
Executive Director, MLSE Foundation. “We believe in the power of sport to impact the
lives of youth and we are equally excited that the youth of Erin Mills Youth Centre will
be taking part in the design process. Access to free, quality recreational spaces has
the power to dramatically increase positive outcomes in all communities. With the
exciting announcement that Raptors 905 – the newest addition to MLSE’s roster of
teams – will also be playing in Mississauga, MLSE Foundation and our partner
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities are looking forward to developing the next
generation of Raptors on the new multisport court.”
The multisport court is tentatively scheduled to open in spring 2016. For more
information, visit: mississauga.ca/recreation.
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by T. McFadden
The Loyola H.O.P.E. club (Helping Other People Everywhere) is back and
making a difference in the lives of other people. In October, members of the club
attended a Youth Rally to hear Marc Kielburger of Free the Children as the
keynote speaker, and then attended small group breakout sessions to discuss ways
Catholic youth can help those in need. At a regular HOPE club meeting, members
baked delicious treats for the annual HOPE Hallowe’en bake sale. The club plans
to do other hands-on activities like creating crafts to be given to the seniors at
Carmel Heights.
The club meets every Tuesday after school in Room 109 to plan ways to
make a difference throughout the semester. New members are always welcome.
We HOPE to see you there.
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Link Crew Welcomes the Grade 9’s to
Loyola by T. McFadden
The grade 9’s were welcomed to Loyola by the Link Crew on Orientation Day. An awesome
human tunnel of grade 11 and 12 students cheered as the newest members of Loyola
community streamed into the large gym for a fun and interactive assembly, including lots of ice
breaker activities. The senior student Link Leaders were sent in pairs to separate classrooms to
get to know their grade 9 students participating in a variety of fun team building activities. The
Link Leaders then escorted their Crew on a tour of the school building before being fed by
Student Council who hosted the grade 9 BBQ. By the end of Orientation, the grade 9’s had met
many new people and had a chance to talk about school life with their senior mentors.
During lunch on the Friday of the first week of school, the senior Link Leaders served an ice
cream treat to their grade 9 Crew from Orientation Day to share their experiences of the first
week of high school.
To help celebrate the first Friday Night Lights Football game of the season, the Link Leaders
hosted a tail gate party for the grade 9’s before the kick-off.
In October, the Link Leaders organized a Neon Dance for the grade 9’s. Prizes were given out to
the grade 9’s for brightest neon clothing, best dance and other milestones.
The grade 9’s and their Link Crew Leaders look forward to more activities throughout the school
year including Girls’ Night In in and Boys’ Night In during November.
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The staff advisors would like to thank the Link Crew Leaders for being awesome ambassadors
and mentors to the grade 9’s, and for attending the two-day training session during their
summer holidays to plan for Orientation Day. We would also like to thank the always reliable
Sound and Light crew as we could not run our activities without the support of the stereo,
speaker and microphone systems.
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GRADE 8 OPEN HOUSE
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Loyola’s Terry Fox Run by L. Chorlton
On day 90 of his Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox told a group of reporters,
“I’ve said to people before that I’m going to do my very best to make
it, I’m not going to give up. But I might not make it… if I don’t, the
Marathon of Hope better continue.” On Friday September 25th, over 700
Loyola Warriors met Terry’s challenge and participated in the 35th
Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run on our school field. Students donated $5
to cancer research and, as a school community, we were able to raise
$2730. We are very proud of our Loyola Warriors and thank everyone who
made a donation. Terry’s goal to end cancer lives on – Way to Go Warriors!
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Co-op Is For You!
Co-op Education is an ideal way to find out more about a future career. Students work with experts to
experience hands on learning, while discovering their talents and interests in the workplace.
Co-op Is For All Students
 Students in ALL PATHWAYS - University, College, Workplace and Apprenticeship.
 Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Student.
 “Victory Lappers “ will find this a great opportunity to test drive a career before joining
University or College or Workplace or Apprenticeship.
 Sports & Horticulture SHSM requires Co-op.
 Do you like working with people? Discovering the world behind medicine? Perhaps be a
denturist? Be the CEO of a company someday? Do you like working with your hands? Do you
enjoy cooking? Perhaps be a master carpenter? A machinist? Do you want to be a principal? A
teacher? A social worker? Maybe you enjoy working with animals. Then Co-op Is For You!!!
 Include your Co-op Experience in the supplemental applications for University and College
admissions.
 Employers see Co-op as a valuable experience on a resume.
Co-op Opportunities
 Co-op placements provide opportunities for students who wish to pursue careers in Medicine,
Health Care, Education, Engineering, Social work, Elder Care, Early Childhood Education,
Cooking, Business, Retail, T.V. Production, Fashion, Administration, Law, Policing, National
Security, Hairstyling, The Trades such as Cooking, Carpentry, Precision Machining, Electrical,
Automotive, Plumbing, HVAC and more.
Co-op Placements
 There are a variety of co-op opportunities for students who wish to apply for placements in
Hospitals, Peel Police, Mississauga News, Rogers TV, PLASP, The Canadian Forces, The City of
Mississauga, Donato’s Hair & Salon, PLASP, and Habitat for Humanity. As well, local businesses
such as restaurants, precision machining companies, automotive shops, and hair salons provide
Co-op placements. Students in a trade will be enrolled in OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program) to start their apprenticeship training.
Co-op & Dual Credits – Several courses are offered by the colleges – Go to the DPCDSB website & search
for Dual Credits, tuition, and transportation are provided at no cost. These credits count as high school
credits and provide advanced standing for students wishing to pursue post-secondary studies at the
college.
How do you sign up for Co-op?
 Students may select a 2, 3, or 4 credit co-op in myBlueprint for their course selections.
 For further information contact the Co-op teachers - Ms. McFadden or Ms. Rego or a Guidance
Counselor in Student Services.
 Don’t Delay – Start Today!!!
Questions? Please contact the co-op teachers Ms. McFadden and Ms. Rego who are located in Student
Services.
LOYOLA’S FIRST DANCE OF THE YEAR
COMPUTER SCIENCE & STUDIES
BITS AND YOTABYTES
WWW.DPCDSB.ORG/LOYOL/GUIDANCE+COURSES/COURSES/COMPUTERSCIENCE.HTM
COMPUTER SCIENCE & STUDIES - GROUP 3 AND/OR ELECTIVE COURSES
ICS20
ICS3C
ICS3U
ICS4C
ICS4U
IDC4UW
Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10, open
Introduction to Computer Programming , Grade 11 College
Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11 University
Computer Programming, Grade 12 College
Computer Science, Grade 12 University
Interactive Web Development & App Development, Grade 12 University
(NO pre-requisite, recommended any Grade 11 ICS course - COURSE is
running this school year in second semester, Feb. 2016)
http://www.dpcdsb.org/LOYOL/Guidance+Courses/Course+Selection+Guidelines.htm#sthash.2HfzQXwP.
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COMPUTER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
Take 3 years/courses in
COMPUTER STUDIES/SCIENCE
and this could be yours-----------------------
2015-2016 EVENTS in
COMPUTER STUDIES/SCIENCE
Mrs. Skira in Room 218 for more information
WHEN
TIME
WHERE
October 21,
6:30pmLoyola Room 218
2015
8:30pm
NOV. 18TH &
19th 2015
All day and 2
evenings
Loyola Matrix
WHAT
Grade 8 curriculum night
and Computer Games
Expo – showcase of
student created games
Recycle Your Electronics
November 10th,
2015
Grade 10
period
Room 218
November 2nd , All Day
2015
Playdium
Early
December
All Day
University of
Toronto
December 713, 2015
All week
(one day on the last 2
weeks)
Beaver Computing
Challenge from
Waterloo
Grade 10’s only
40 minutes
http://www.cemc.uwate
rloo.ca/contests/bcc.ht
ml
Earn a certificate
Playdium Trip all
Computer
Studies/Science students
Grade 11 Computer
Science Day at the
University of Toronto
Hour of Code
www.code.org
Register
Earn a certificate
Loyola all students
December 17,
2015
All Day
Sheridan College
& Playdium
GameMaker computer
game making contest
theme: Nightmare
Mondays and
Thursdays
December
(TBA)
2:18 – 3:45pm
Room 218
All day
Waterloo
Wed. Feb. 17,
2016
9:30am12:55pm
Room 218
Computer Programming
and Gaming Club
Girls in Computer
Science Programming
Challenge
http://cemc.math.uwat
erloo.ca/events/pc4g.ht
ml
Waterloo Computer
Science Contest
http://www.cemc.uwate
rloo.ca/contests/comput
ing.html
Early Feb.
1-4:00pm
Bahen Centre for
Information
Technology, 40 St.
George Street
Sat. March, 19,
2016
All Day
Waterloo
campus, various
locations
March 24-31st
2016
8-2:15pm
TBA
March 2016
All day
All Year
All year
Spring 2016-1718
(tentative)
4 days
Department of Computer
Science: Open House for
Grade 12 students
Register:
http://web.cs.toronto.edu/pr
ogram/new.htm
Event details: Applied or accepted
into Waterloo? Great! We invite you
to come for a full-day of
programming to tour the campus,
visit the residences, and speak with
representatives from Computer
Science. You can also find
information about your
faculty/program, co-op education,
finances, and residence life. Sign
up to receive e-mail notification
when the March Break Open House
schedule is available. Contact: Email
the Visitors Centre, call 519-888-4567,
ext. 33614, or visit
https://uwaterloo.ca/find-outmore/visit-waterloo/march-breakopen-house
Educational Computing
Organization of Ontario –
DPCDSB ECOO
programming contest
boardwide.
TBA
Skills Canada – web
design, job skill
demonstration – sign up
in 218
Loyola all students Hour of Code
www.code.org
Earn a certificate after
you complete 1 hour of
code.
Boston
MIT, Harvard, Boston
Computer Museum, Art
Gallery, Salem, Whale
Watching, Faneiul
Market and more..
CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETING THE HOUR OF CODE
Week of December 8th to 14th – see Mrs. Skira in room 218 for more information
More information sign up at www.code.org
Quoi de Neuf? News from the Moderns Department
Place au cinéma! Les vacances du Petit Nicholas
On Friday November 13, our French classes will be going to the movie theater to see an
authentic French movie: Les vacances du Petit Nicholas. What a great opportunity to practice
their French listening skills while being entertained! Thanks to Ms. Riad who planned and
organized the trip.
Le Café Français
On Thursday November 19 at 7 pm, all our French classes will be showcasing their French
skills by singing, dancing, reading, acting and entertaining! The show is free for all and French
pastries & coffee will be served. Don’t miss out on this great evening! It’s a must see!
Quebec City Winter Carnival trip 2016:
In February, our students from grades 9 to 11 will have the opportunity to go to the famous
Quebec City Winter Carnival. We will leave on Tuesday February 2th and will return on
Friday February 5 th . We will be staying downtown and some of the featured activities include:
skating under the stars, dog sledding & snowshoeing, snow tubing at Village Valcartier,
skiing/snowboarding at Mont Ste-Anne, visiting the Montmorency falls & the Basilique SteAnne and, of course, visiting the Carnival site. Pictures with the legendary Bonhomme
Carnaval will definitely be taken!
March break Europe trip 2016
Are you looking for a fun time during the March break as a way of fending off those winter
blues? Have you ever considered the prospect of travelling in Europe with a good friend or two
minus the watchful parents? Well, here’s a great opportunity to enjoy quality time with a friend,
visit some interesting land marks in Europe and have the time of your life. This year, our 12 days
March break Europe trip will be stopping in Spain (Madrid & Barcelona), Southern France
(Carcassone, Provence, Avignon, French Riviera) & Italy (Pisa, Florence, Assisi & Rome).
Wow! What a line up? If you are interested in this fabulous trip, see Madame Therrien in room
231 or Ms.Danko-Dumais in room 112 for more information. Treat yourself to an amazing
cultural experience. You’ll simply love it. Ciao! Au revoir! Addios!
WHY TAKE BUSINESS AT LOYOLA?
This year, the Business Department is
stronger than ever! The staff includes a
lot of business experience and training!
We have entrepreneurial experience …
multinational experience … extensive
economic and business training … and of
course, years of teaching experience!
So yes we are more than capable of teaching
students how to succeed in their future
lives!
For example! This year we are going to
tape Loyola’s version of DRAGON’S DEN
called LOYOLA’S LAIR! Students are going to
make a pitch on a business idea that they
think will be successful! They will have
to understand markets, forecasts,
accounting, and operations in order to make
the presentation. And then make the
“pitch” with confidence. A great, and fun
learning tool!
So why take business? To develop the tools
and skills you will need for the rest of
your lives!