At Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
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Faith that is Nurtured: The Nature Walk
Planning for Independence (PIP) and Communication
Class (Comm) students, teachers, and ERW’s from St.
Martin S. S. attended a retreat on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga.
The theme of the retreat was ‘No More Turning Away.’
Under the direction of Mitch Caroli (school chaplain), giving and candle-lighting ceremony; ‘No More Turning
Away’ video, brainstorming and discussion on poverty, hunger and reaching out to those who are in need; role-playing the Beatitudes; and creating stained glass crosses. Students and staff shared a bountiful lunch and ended the day with a nature walk and self-reflection. Students and staff became one body and one spirit and continue to open their hearts and minds to God’s call of love within the St. Martin community and around the world.
Lynda Gomez, Siobhan Brereton, Jeff Gallo, Jessica
Cordeiro (PIP/Comm teachers) and Natalie Broz
(Department Head) students participated in activities that allowed them to witness and nurture their
Catholic Faith. Activities included: a liturgy of Thanks-
On October 2nd and 3rd, 2012, the grade 11
World Religions classes had their annual retreat. This retreat was conducted outside the school at John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre.
Many different artifacts, sacred scriptures and clothing from various faiths were presented and displayed. Student volunteers were able to experience hands-on what it feels like to wear traditional Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish and
Sikh attire. The students were attentive and very interested in everything that the retreat mediator presented to them that day. They were also served a hearty and healthy lunch and snack; thus, making the day both enjoyable and educational.

Welcome to International Languages
Secondary School Credit Level
· Register Saturday September 8th for
Secondary credit International Languages
· 20 languages offered
· For details refer to our Fall 2012 Adult and
Continuing Education Flyer posted on our
website at www.dpcdsb.or/cec/cne
· Or call 905-891-9263 ext. 0
Students may earn up to 3 International Language credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students currently attending secondary school are welcome to register for this program. Walk-in registration at the school which offers the language of interest to them, is scheduled for September 8th from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For specific International language credit .
Welcome to General Interest Courses for Adults
· General Interest programs in personal
development, communication and health and
fitness are available throughout the
DPCDSB Region
· For details refer to our FALL 2012 Adult and
Continuing Education Flyer posted on our
website at www.dpcdsb.org/cec/cne
· Or call 905-891-9263 ext. 0
General Interest Programs are offered to the community by the DPCDSB. We encourage you to get involved and to join others with similar interests.
Register now to ensure a place in the program of your choice. Registration deadline is September 21, 2012.
Welcome to the Adult ESL Programs
· Adult ESL and Citizenship Programs are
offered throughout Mississauga and Brampton
· Registration is on-going for many of these
programs that run during the day and in the
evenings seven days a week
· Please see our Fall 2012 Catalogue posted on
the board website at www.dpcdsb.org/cec/cne
· Or call 905-891-9263 ext. 0
Welcome to Adult FSL (French as a
Second Language) Classes
· Adult FSL programs are offered at all our
Adult Learning Centres
· Classes are offered during the day and
in the evenings
· Please see TheAdult and Continuing Education
Fall 2012 Catalogue posted on the board
website at www.dpcdsb.org/cec/cne
· Or call 905-891-9263 ext. 0
Secondary Night School Credit Fall 2012
· Secondary students and adults may register
now for Secondary Night School Credits
offered by the DPCDSB
· Registration deadline is Friday
September 7, 2012
· Walk in registration is Thursday
September 13th at the Night School sites
· Information is available at all our
DPCDSB secondary schools
Join the DPCDSB Adult and Credit and COOP Programs
· We offer Accounting, Office Administration,
and Coop Work Experience for Foreign
Trained Professionals
· Registration is ongoing throughout the year
· Please see our Fall Catalogue posted on the
Board website at www.dpcdsb.org/coopcentre
· Call 905-362-0701 for classes in the North or
905-891-3034 for classes in the South
NEW FALL 2012 - Microsoft Academy &
New Location Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
· Learn ABC’s of Computers
· Register for your accreditation exam at our
NEW Microsoft Academy Testing Centre
· Registration is ongoing throughout the year
· Please see our Fall Catalogue posted on the
Board website at www.dpcdsb.org/cec/cne
· Or call 905-891-9263 ext. 0
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On Monday October 22nd, the Boys’ Mentorship
Program - a program focusing on motivating and encouraging good decisions, self-advocacy, and team building - participated in a retreat at Silvercreek Outdoor Educational Facility. The trip, one of four excursions planned this semester for the boys, was a huge success!
The group of 21 grade 9 boys was enthusiastic and engaged. They participated in a variety of outdoor activities that focused on team-building and problemsolving. It was a great day and we are looking forward to our next retreat!
Student Council is a group of students elected by the student body who provide the school with a variety of services and plan events throughout the year. SAC is also available to assist other groups at the school when they can.
On Wednesday, October 3rd, St. Martin participated in the ROPSSAA Bocce tournament held at St. Marcellinus
S.S. Our team members had a lot of fun participating in the tournament and were excellent representatives of St. Martin. The coaches, Ms. Chiodo and Ms. Vitale, would like to recognize the following team members:
Elvie Abay-Abay, Ariel Aromin, Cassandra Bianchi, Karl
Breuer,Daniel DesSousa, Victoria Ferliano, Anamaria
Matesic, Tonina Mauro and Jessica McNaughton.
For instance, while the Leadership class was avidly planning and hosting the Head for a Cure event, SAC set-up, managed, and hosted the barbeque that followed in cooperation with several students from St.
Martin’s very own Hospitality program.
Recently, SAC organized and planned many events for spirit week, such as a trick or treat day for Hawthorn Elementary primary students, and a Halloween dance. Many of these events were held during 3a and 3c lunch and all students were encouraged to participate.
Throughout the year SAC will continue to plan similar activities as to create many opportunities for students to have fun and create memories that will last a lifetime.
SAC has many exciting plans that will both benefit and entertain the students of St. Martin!

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Attached is an interesting article about the value of Catholic education written in the
November 2012 edition of Canadian Family magazine.
Please note that, in Dufferin-Peel, non-Catholics may attend our schools at the secondary level, through Open
Access. Unlike the example cited in the article from another Ontario Catholic board, non-Catholics would not generally have the right to attend our elementary schools, except if one of the parents was Catholic or belonged to a faith that was in communion with the Holy See of Rome.

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Fall 2012
The 2011-2012 school year marked the inaugural year for the St. Martin Athletic Council Executive
(ACE). The council had a very successful school year organizing events, tournaments, intramurals and fundraisers.
The goal of the council was to promote student involvement in athletic related events, increase school spirit, and raise money for charitable causes as well as give back to the St. Martin school community.
Charitable donations last year included The
Inside Ride event (for cancer research), Movember cause (for prostate cancer), food bank Thanksgiving drive, and more.
Last year ACE decided their way of adding to the
St. Martin community would be to bring back the beloved yellow and purple mascot “Marty the
Mustang.”
All of their hard work and efforts paid off as the
Athletic Council unveiled the brand new mascot in June of last school year. Marty has already made several appearances around the school and we look forward to his presence for years to come.
Stay tuned for yet another exciting year for the
Athletic Council!
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Cathy Saytar
Mississauga South Family
September 2012
Welcome back to another exciting school year. Special greetings to all those who are new to the Mississauga South Family of Schools. As the Superintendent of Mississauga South Family of Schools, I am excited to be a part of this vibrant and diverse community. Mississauga South consists of 26 schools; 4 secondary and 22 elementary, as well as 8 parishes, each of which supports our students’ faith formation and catechetical programming. Four trustees represent our family’s jurisdiction: Sharon Hobin, Peter
Ferreira, Bruno Iannicca and Mario Pascucci, each of whom is a strong advocate for our schools and
Catholic Education. It is our collective hope that you find your school to be a safe, caring, healthy and inclusive Catholic learning environment. It is our aim to provide excellence in Catholic education for your children.
Our Catholic teachers ensure that our young people become more appreciative of the gifts of our faith and realize their distinctive legacy as Catholic citizens. As parents and educators, you are witnesses to the hope that nourishes each child’s faith formation and thus are empowered to help these young people in their journey.
Education is a co-operative endeavour and as parents and guardians, you play an absolutely essential role in your children’s success. We ask you to set high expectations for your children’s academic success.
A parent’s expectation of success becomes a driving force to motivate a child. When children aren’t expected to do well, they often don’t. So please don’t accept mediocre grades and poor study habits; rather get involved and expect your child to achieve to their fullest potential. There are many ways to do this, such as by supervising homework, fostering reading at home, limiting TV, MSN messaging, video games, and talking with your children about the importance of education.
Your child’s faculty have worked hard in preparing for the upcoming school year. The administrative team is prepared to ensure that programming and safety are paramount to your child’s success. As parents, you must also set high expectations for your school. We welcome your involvement, support and suggestions which can help us to improve. Specifically, get involved with your children’s schoolwork and tell us right away about any possible problems, for example, whether work is too easy or too difficult.
Get to know your child’s teacher and form a partnership.
I wish all our students a successful academic school year and many blessings.

Katrina Cameron headed to the 2012
Summer Olympics in London as a member of Canada’s rhythmic gymnastics team; she earned a spot at the relatively young age of 17.
While that may seem young for an Olympian, she competes in rhythmic gymnastics, a sport where most athletes retire in their late teens or
early 20s.
“It’s a sport where you have to be young because you’re still flexible at that stage,” said Cameron, who’s heading to London this summer as part of Canada’s six-woman rhythmic gymnastics squad. “A lot of rhythmic gymnasts have one shot (at the Olympics) and that’s it.”
Cameron, a St. Martin Secondary School student, has been involved in gymnastics - both rhythmic and artistic - since she was four years old. She made the transition to rhythmic gymnastics in 2003 and is deter mined to make the most out of a unique opportunity.
“I’m still young, so I could probably continue (for a while) if I wanted to,” she said. “We do treat every training session like it is our one shot and we go in ready to work really hard.”
“I think it shows that under pressure, I’m still able to cope and I can perform well,” Cameron said. “There was a big crowd at those events and that really moti vates me.”
Cameron made Canada’s team through a tryout and
Canada earned one of 12 berths in the Olympics by finishing first among the Americas in the 2011 World
Championships in France last September.
The team often trains for four hours a day most of the year and eight hours a day during the weeks leading up to the Games. Cameron has to balance that with her academics at St. Martin, where she’s an honour student.
Her parents, Ann and Alan, are proud of everything she’s accomplished. “I’m really happy for her,” Ann said.
“There’s a lot of talented people who have given up along the way and I’m happy she stuck it out because if she can do that in her sport, she can apply that to other parts of her life.”
“We saw a lot of potential in her when she was really young,” Alan added. “She really loved the sport and you could see her natural ability at a young age.
We’ve always hoped she would reach the pinnacle of her sport and we’re very proud of her for reaching that level.”
While there’s pressure to perform to the best of her ability, Cameron is trying to put that aside. After all, she’s still a teenager and she’s thrilled about touring through London since she’s never been there before.
“The advice I’ve gotten the most is to go there, enjoy the experience and have fun,” she said. “I’m going to focus on the competition, but I’m not going to let the (end result) affect me. I’m going to be happy and enjoy the experience while I’m there.”
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As your Trustee, it gives me much pleasure to welcome back all students, staff and parents to another year at St. Martin Secondary School. A special welcome to those who are new to our school community, may it be all that you expect from a Catholic school. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic
School Board is a vibrant part of this community and of our parishes, and the preferred choice for parents and supporters of Catholic education in our region.
We continue to be a Board that our community can be proud of, as our successes mount and our leadership in provincial initiatives continues to be well-recognized and emulated. Each of us contributes to the betterment of our system and, consequently, to the improvement and quality of experience for our students.
We are fortunate to welcome our returning staff members. They have worked diligently over the summer months setting up their classrooms and programming for the new school year. As we anticipate the successes of the year ahead, we are reminded that each success will be the result of the mutual support and respect we as parents and educators show one another. It is very important that the positive relationships of the past continue throughout the upcoming year. As our students mature, we are reminded that their beliefs, ideals and sense of responsibility, friendship and family are constantly challenged. The common language and support we share as role models in their lives will influence their values.
Our school community is strengthened through our partnerships, none being more important than our parish team and our School Council. Our students respond respectfully and eagerly to each faith and school initiative; this can only be attributed to the values modeled by their parents.
The staff of St. Martin Secondary School is committed to working with its partners to continue to support each child in their quest for knowledge, happiness and spiritual development. Together we are the sculptors.
I wish you all a successful 2012-2013 school year.
God Bless,
Peter Ferreira,
Trustee
Wards 6 & 11
Mississauga

On September 20th a group of grade 11 World
Religion students had the opportunity to explore a reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian village at
Crawford Lake Conservation Area. This trip furthered the students’ knowledge and understanding of Native
Spirituality and aboriginal ways of life.
The students watched an informative video about the history of Crawford Lake Conservation Area and then went on a 1 ½ hr. guided tour. Students were taught about the roles of men and women within a Native village, how fire was started using milkweed, birch and a flint, how a turtle shell was used to track time and they even had a chance to try cornbread with maple syrup.
Christian Banken from Mrs. Kuklinska’s class summed up the trip by saying, “I wish learning was this much fun all the time; it was sort of like mixing business with pleasure.” Another student, Christine Barbieto said, “I thought it was a great experience and I know I’ll never forget it. Every time I look at the dream catcher I bought there, I will remember Crawford Lake.”
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The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is committed to providing quality Catholic education. The Board recognizes that the school system gives pre-eminence to the tenets of the
Catholic faith, congruent with the protection afforded in the Ontario Human Rights Code, the
Constitution Acts, 1867 -1982 and confirmed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Free doms.
The Board acknowledges that any form of social or cultural discrimination is incompatible with
Catholic moral principles and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Board and its staff are committed to the elimination of discrimination as outlined in Ontario’s Equity and
Inclusive Education Strategy and the Ontario Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum No. 119, in a manner which is consistent with the exercise of the Board’s denominational rights under section 93 of the Constitution Acts, 1867 -1982, and as recognized at section 19 of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Board is committed to the values of freedom of religion and freedom from discriminatory or harassing behaviours based on religion and will take all reasonable steps to provide religious accommodations within the legal rights afforded to the Catholic school system. Students requesting religious accommodations must present written notice from their parents/guardians specifying their accommodation needs relating to religious observances, including holy days on which they will be absent from school. This notice should be made in advance (preferably at the beginning of each school year) to ensure that scheduling of major evaluations, such as tests, assignments or examinations, takes the religious observances into consideration.
If further information is required regarding Religious Accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Frank Furgiuele
Principal

YPI is an international initiative designed to support young people in developing community awareness. All grade 10 Civics students will be taught about philanthropy and charity through an experience of giving that highlights the positive impact they can have on their community.
Students will work in teams to research the needs of their community and identify a local charity they believe is best placed to make a positive change. They then learn how to assess the charity’s management, strategy, staffing arrangements and services. Possibly the most important aspect of YPI is the site visit students are asked to make to their chosen charity.
By visiting a charity, your child will develop a real understanding of some of the challenges facing the community and will, we hope, be inspired to work to change society for the better.
Students will use their research to make presentations on the reasons that their chosen charity is most deserving of support. The team judged to have made the most compelling presentation will be given a grant to award to their charity.
During this process, students develop skills in research, analysis, presentation, and communication, which all contribute to a student’s growth, and confidence.
We are excited to be one of the schools to be participating in YPI and hope that you will fully support and encourage your son/daughter in researching and visiting a local charity.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. A. Nitsis
YPI Teacher
M.C. presents his Tim Bits to his bus driver.
A member of our girls’ soccer team, Brittany Daley , recenty won national champions with her team the
Burlington Bayhawks. She is shown in the back row of the above photo, fifth from the right.
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Grade 9 Orientation
All grade nine students were invited to the Guidance
Office for a tour and explanation of the services avail able. Students were introduced to their counsellor,
Child and Youth Worker, and Student Success Teacher.
Other services were outlined for students including the work of our school psychologist, social worker, and school Chaplain. Students were made aware of where to access College and University information. Students were directed to the guidance website at www.dpcdsb.
org/MARTN/Guidance/ to access an abundance of career information, along with our computer career plan ning programs “Career Cruising” and “my Blueprint”.
Graduation Information
All potential graduates will be seen by their counsellor individually before Christmas. During this appointment, potential graduates - together with their counsellor- will review the students’ Credit Counselling summary to ensure they are on track to graduation. At this time transition plans for post secondary studies will be discussed and any questions or concerns that arise will be addressed.
Feeder School Visits
Counsellors will be visiting all the feeder schools during the latter part of November. During these visits Coun sellors will describe the secondary school program and distribute Option sheets. Option sheets are due to the guidance office before the Christmas break.
Course Selection For 2013 / 2014
All students will receive information about course se lection for the 2013/2014 school year when we return from Christmas Break.
Grade 8 Parent Information Night
Parents and grade 8 students are invited to attend the
Grade 8 Parent Information Open House planned for
December 6th. Everyone will have an opportunity to tour the facility and to hear information regarding the grade 9 program.
College/University Application Cycle
Dates To Remember
Counsellors distributed the College/University Applica tion Cycle Information Sheet to all grade 12 students at an assembly on September 20th. Students were also shown how to research their options using the eINFO
(Electronic Info) and Ontario Colleges search engines.
Counsellors offered two help sessions on Septem ber 24th and September 26th to assist students with navigating these sites. The Application Cycle Information
Sheet and related information about the post second ary application process is available on the guidance website at www.dpcdsb.org/MARTN/Guidance/.
Counsellors provided two additional assemblies on
October 29th and October 30th where they walked students through the post secondary application pro cess, ‘How to Apply to College’ and ‘How to Apply to
University’.
Please note:
January 16th, 2013 – deadline for applications to the
Ontario Universities Application Centre
February 1st, 2013 – deadline for applications to the
Ontario Colleges Application Service
University application fee = $130.00 (3 selections)
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Student Success
St. Martin is equipped with a Student Learning Centre where students who are identified as at-risk of not graduating are invited to access for one-to-one support. The Learning Centre is a welcoming environ ment with computers and resources conducive to learning. The centre is open throughout the day and provides students with one-to-one support during classes for help with assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. The room is equipped with computers and other resources that help students reach their academic goals.
The Learning Centre is also used for Credit Rescue
Programs.
What is Credit Rescue?
Credit Rescue is a preventative measure for students who are on the verge of failing & need academic support. Students are called out of classes for additional support with assignments & course work.
What is Credit Recovery?
Credit Recovery is a credit bearing section where students are placed in order to recover credits they have already failed. Students are given the opportunity, through Credit Recovery, to get back on track towards their goal to success.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the St. Martin Student
Success Program, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Ms. Gazzellone (905) 279-3171 ext. 76102
(St. Martin Student Success Teacher)
Hands-on science: that would describe what takes place in the science classrooms at SMSS. Just in the last eight weeks, the Grade 10s built optical toys (like praxinoscopes, zoetropes, kaleidoscopes, periscopes) and the Gr11 Physics students built rubber-band powered vehicles that had to travel at least 4 meters.
And by semester’s end the senior Physics classes will have used their creative powers to design a new extreme sports, egg crash test containers, musical instruments, electric motors and generators just to name a few. Is Science fun? Is Fizziks Phun?
YOU BET !!!!!
On Thursday, September 27th St. Martin
Secondary School hosted a fundraiser for the Head For A Cure Foundation to benefit the Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at
Princess Margaret Hospital.
This event was held in memory of Adam
Coules, son of retired Principal David
Coules, and retired teacher Leslie Coules.
Adam was an avid supporter of the Head for a Cure Foundation and St. Martin is proud to be able to contribute to such a worthy cause.
As a result of the generosity of the St.
Martin community, we were able to raise over $12,000 this year. The Grade 12
Fitness & Recreation Leadership class was responsible for the organization and exe cution of the event, and they would like to thank all staff and students who supported their efforts. A special thank you goes out to Student Council and the Hospitality class who organized the barbeque lunch.
Great job St. Martin…once again you have given selflessly and demonstrated what a great school we can be!
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