April 2007
Volume 4 Issue 3
Stacy, Jennifer and Lindsay
work hard during March Break
in Nicaragua
(see article on page 14)
VALENTINES DAY PIP DANCE
Donation of cars from Roy
Foss Chevrolet to the
Technology Department
(see article on page 8)
Andre, Nicole , Brayden ,
Kaitlin and Chelsea visit
Europe during March Break
(see article on page 11)
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In this Issue
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From the Principal’s Desk, by W. Selihar
From the Vice-Principal’s Desk
by B. Bieth , K. Fenwick, D. Proietti
Canada &World Studies News, C. Cini
Academic Resource, R. Ariganello
Coop Education & Business Dep’t News
English Department News, C. Clarke
Math Department News, A. Galvao
Student Success News, G. Mazzone
Technological Education News, L. Novia
Grade 12 Graduation, R. Ariganello
Guidance Department News, by D. Kowaluk
PIP Valentines Dance, B. DeSousa
Spring Band Concert, D. Sbrocchi
French Club, B. Spottiswood
UN Club, S. Soares
Euruope Trip, M. Nardilli
Quote Contest Winners
Sports News, coaches
Chaplaincy News ~ Nicaragua Trip
Catholic School Council, by J. Di Giovanni
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The Campion Champion
Layout & Editing
M. Pasquini
Special Thanks to
W. Hope
In the near Future
April 24
School Council
April 26
Parent Interviews
May 3
Post Sec. Ed. Night
May 9
Drama Club - NYC
May 10
Spring Concert
May 17
Civies Day
May 21
School Closed
June 13 - 15 Math EQAO
June 13
Athletic Banquet
June 18-22 Semester 2 Exams
June 25
Grade 12 Prom
June 27
Gr 12 Graduation
July 3
Summer School Reg
July 5 Summer School Begins
From the Principal’s DeskWally’s Brag
FAREWELL CAMPION
Four years ago, I was selected to become the founding principal of St.
Edmund Campion Secondary School. It was an honor to lead the
students and staff through our formation years. Two great years at
the Streetsville Campus allowed me to personally get to know the 650
students and 50 staff as we began to make a name for ourselves.
Many academic, athletic and spiritual accomplishments were put into
the history books despite the modest surroundings. Only through the
efforts of the entire community were we able to achieve great things
each day.
In year three, we received a huge gift with this state of the art facility
located in the Brampton West family of schools. Now in our permanent home, we saw our population double. We were 1250 students
and 88 staff members strong. Through the expertise of the teaching
staff, new courses in all subject areas, especially in technology, computers, and the arts attracted the interest of our students. That year
we celebrated our School Blessing and saw our first group of teachers
and students make an overseas excursion to Paris and England.
This year, we rolled out the final phase of our secondary school curriculum with the addition of Grade 12. Not only did we add new
courses and equipment but we saw the student population soar to almost 2,000 students. It is obvious through everyone’s efforts, that
Campion has become the school of choice for residents in the area.
In order to preserve our ability to deliver an excellent Catholic education, it will be necessary to cap the enrolment. Next year, our population will hover around 2050 students with 145 teaching staff.
How quickly time has passed as we celebrate another milestone with
our first Graduation Ceremony in June. Our Grade 9 girls and boys
of 2003 have matured into young adults ready to face the next journey of their lives. I am very proud of these pioneering students and
thank them for the fond memories they have provided to me.
As they graduate from Campion, it is also time for me to move on in
my life journey. I have been blessed to serve students, staff and parents in seven different secondary schools during my 31 year career.
Now it is time to retire and enjoy the next segment of my life hopefully as much as I have as a teacher. I know that St. Edmund Campion Secondary School is built on a strong foundation and many traditions have been established that will be around for a long time. I
want to thank the students, staff and parents for believing in my vision of making St. Edmund Campion an excellent Catholic secondary
school that future generations will benefit from.
Farewell Campion Bears, Wally Richard Selihar
Reminders from the Vice Principals
An Important message for Parents/Guardians and Students regarding
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) on school property
As part of our efforts to promote and maintain a positive Catholic climate in our schools, the board recently
approved a new policy regarding Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) on school property. We encourage
you to read this important message as it may impact on your child.
The board acknowledges that the dignity of the human person, as promoted by the Catholic Church, may be
compromised by the potential for invasion of personal privacy made possible by inappropriate use of PEDs
on school premises. The board also recognizes that unregulated use of PEDs may pose a risk to the individual safety of students, staff and visitors in our schools. In some cases, unregulated use of PEDs may facilitate illegal activities in the school environment or during school-sanctioned activities. Further, the board
realizes that the promotion of academic excellence and the preservation of academic integrity may be compromised by the unregulated use of PEDs during the instructional day, at assessment times and on formal
exam days.
In this regard, effective immediately, all PEDs must be kept out of sight, turned off and not used within
school premises (including portables) or during school-sanctioned activities such as retreats, field trips,
sports events, etc. To prevent the loss or damage of PEDs, we encourage students to leave their PEDs at
home or in their lockers.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in the confiscation of the PED and/or disciplinary action as
outlined in the Catholic Code of Conduct.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board PED Notice Feb2007
CAMPION’S GOOD SAMARITANS
When the police officer walked into the office and said he was at an incident involving several of our students, my heart
sank. He had come to the school to identify the names of these students. Officer Keats wanted to commend them on a
good deed.
Our fine Campion Citizens, just as the man in the parable of The Good Samaritan, had offered assistance to a woman in
the neighbourhood. While on their way to McDonald’s for lunch, the six friends, Pawel, Steven, Shane, Ryan, Giovanni and James, encountered a woman who had slipped on the ice and could not move. They called 911 and waited
with her offering her comfort and company until the ambulance arrived. The woman asked them to call her daughter.
Giovanni was happy to do that for her.
The young men had enough time to go to McDonald’s and return to school to finish off their classes for the day. When
we spoke to them they took it all in stride. They had naturally offered their time and assistance. They were selfless in
an act of true Christian values. The police officer was impressed and rightfully so, as Pawel, Steven, Shane, Ryan, Giovanni and James are true ambassadors of St. Edmund Campion, Catholic Secondary School.
I was very proud of our students upon hearing this story from Officer Keats and was anxious to meet them. Thank you,
for representing the St. Edmund Campion community so well. You are our Good Samaritans, our local heroes.
Canada & World Studies News
“There are those who write history. There are those who experience history. There are those who write history. I don’t know
how many of you can write a history book. But you are certainly making history and you are experiencing history.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.., Why We Can’t Wait, 1963.
We are already half way through semester 2 and history at St. Edmund Campion is shaping rapidly. The students and staff
who learn and work in our Canadian & World Studies department try to make sense of the rapid pace of change in our community and society. The level of achievement from our first group of grade 12s has been impressive. Our students have shown
that we have the academic power that rivals any school.
From parenting babies to Mock Trials to Outreach to Developing Countries to Panel Discussions to Cultural Presentations; the
diversity of talents and abilities of students at our school is celebrated. The Canadian &
World Studies teachers work tirelessly to provide our students with opportunities to get involved and extend their knowledge outside of the classroom. Each member of our department is a role model. We are all involved in the life of the school through athletics, clubs,
committees and outreach. We are dedicated to making the Canadian & World Studies department a hub for student activity.
While you read this edition of the Champion, 42 of our students and 6 staff are visiting Washington. They are studying the
influence of the United States on Canada with visits to the Smithsonian, Gettysburg and the Holocaust Museum. We wish
them safe travels and look forward to hearing all about their experiences.
“Let Justice Prevail”
St.
Edmund Campion entered the annual Peel Legal Education Committee Mock Trial Tournament at the
Grenville Davis Courthouse for the first time this year. Sixteen schools from Peel Region competed
for the regional Mock Trial crown. Campion was one of four Dufferin-Peel Schools who participated. In the opening round, our Bears scored decisive victories against Central Peel and St.
Augustine. In both trials, the judges were very impressed with the quality of the cross examinations
by our lawyers. At the end of the first day, our Bears earned a berth in the final round, the only school from our Board
in the finals.
Seven of our best and brightest law students competed in the final round. Our Bears came out firing as they thrashed
their semi final opponent, Meadowvale. Their grilling style of questioning had the Meadowvale witnesses destroying
their credibility with each answer. In the end, Michelle Watson won an award for the Best Lawyer in the semi finals.
Congratulations Michelle!
The final against Mayfield was a see saw battle between two evenly matched opponents. In the end our Bears suffered
a slim one point loss to finish second in this year’s tournament. Dignitaries, former Premier, Bill Davis, and Chief Justice of Ontario, Roy McMurtry, were overwhelmed by the efforts and demeanor of our students. Special thanks to our
Associate Director, Ralph Borelli, for his support at the final round. Your Mock Trial Bears are Ricky Singh, Michelle
Watson, Daryl Robertson, Dimithri Anthony, Marisa Mayers, Leila Khokher, and Coach Cini. St. Edmund Campion is
very proud of your efforts.
Academic Resource Department News
On March 29th, Grade 10 students wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
(OSSLT). and all students with IEPs were provided with specific accommodations
to ensure their success. Students will receive the results of their OSSLT from
EQAO in June 2007.
We are still in the process of hiring teachers for the 2007-2008 school year and we
will be hiring teachers for Academic Resource as well as the Career Path Program.
We look forward to welcoming new staff members to our successful team in the
Academic Resource Department.
DECA Campion Goes Provincial
In February, Campion’s Business Club, DECA, competed in their first ever provincial competition held at the Toronto
Sheraton. This two day overnight event that brought together over 50 high schools and more than 2000 students from all
across Ontario to compete was a huge success. The14 DECA Bears represented Campion with a great deal of professionalism and enthusiasm. Dean Valera earned top honours for Campion by placing in the Top 20 Overall for Hospitality Services against 380 students across the province. Way to go Dean!. Special thanks to DECA advisors: Ms. Campese, Ms.
Katipunan, Mr. Camilleri, and all the members of DECA for all their hard work.
Move over Trump! Marketing at Campion takes over!
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This semester Mr. Camilleri’s marketing class has teamed up with DECA to manage and
market events and products in the Bear Den. In the past month the marketing class has followed in the footsteps of Donald Trump’s TV series, “ The Apprentice”. The class divided
up into teams to market products, services, and events in the Bear Den’s display window,
well as manage operations in The Bear Den. Displays are changed on a weekly basis with
new themes selected by the students. Some of this semester’s displays include Willy
Wonka, Sports for Healthy Living, Spring Break, The Simpson’s, and EC Unites.
Stop by The Bear Den to check out the creative work and the new products being added
and sold each week!.
CAMPION CO-OP NEWS
Mourn the Dead, Fight for the Living Campaign
International Day of Mourning for young Canadian Workers is April 28. To commemorate this
day the Co-op department hosted the United Steelworkers – Young Worker Awareness Campaign in the school. On April 2, Thomas De Sousa, president of USW Local 7536 kicked off a
Job Safety campaign with Campion’s co-op students.
Mourn the Dead, Fight for the Living educates students on the importance of health and safety
on the job and their rights as workers. It gives crucial information about the potential hazards of
any workplace and how they can protect themselves. The United Steelworkers believe they can
make a difference in the lives of students and St. Edmund Campion’s co-op team is committed
to ensure this.
The co-op team thanks Mr. Thomas De Souza for his time and commitment to raising awareness
for our co-op students.
2007-2008 CO-OP Applications
The Co-op and OYAP program is growing next year. With over 180 applicants, students will undergo a required co-op interview to be accepted into the program. Students who applied for the co-op program will begin interviews the week of
April 30th to May 4th. They should check the co-op interview lists posted outside the co-op classroom in the matrix the week
of April 23rd to verify their scheduled interview time. Come prepared with a current resume for the interview. We wish
every student the best of luck through the co-op interviewing process. Questions pertaining to the co-op program may be
addressed to Ms. Campese, Department Head of Co-op/OYAP.
English Department News
Students wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test on March 29th, and after weekly review activities we are confident that they were successful on the test.
ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM
Students have been selecting books and taking tests, accumulating the points needed for their particular grade level. Accelerated Reader is worth 5% of students' overall mark on the mid-term report and 10% of the English overall mark on the
final report card. Students are reminded that this should not be left until the last minute.
New this semester, students in Locally Developed, Applied, College or Workplace level courses are
allowed to use newspaper and magazine articles that have been approved by their teachers to get their
AR points.
ASSIGNMENTS
Students are reminded of the following expectations for all assignments. See the Student Agenda for
more information.
Deadlines
The due date for written assignments are clearly established when a task is assigned. If the student does not submit the
assignment by that deadline, it may be handed in within the next 2 school days, but will receive a mark reduction of 5%
for the first day late, and another 5% for the third day late, for a total of 10% reduction from the total value of the assignment. If the student does not submit the assignment after those two days, a mark of ZERO will be given. If a test is
missed due to illness, it will be written the day the student returns from that illness. Presentations will only be done the
day they are scheduled. If a student is away the day of a presentation, they will receive a mark of ZERO on that presentation, unless otherwise arranged previously with the teacher.
Plagiarism
Students must acknowledge their source of information when using the words or ideas of any other person or group of
persons for any assignment or project. Cheating on class work, quizzes, tests, assignments, and exams is also considered
plagiarism. Participation in these actions will result in a mark of ZERO with the possibility of suspension from school.
Mathematics Department News
“Be there or be squared!”
Students and Teachers Organizing Mathematics Promotion.
STOMP : This group is working to increase awareness about mathematics around the
school by organizing events that makes mathematics enjoyable. Our first STOMP initiative
has been to continue our “Numeracy Problem of the Week”, but we have changed the
questions to enhance student-teacher interaction and increase numeracy awareness. Recent
questions have involved determining the average age of the math teachers, and discovering
which piece of ripped wallpaper is larger. Students can enter the weekly contest by filling
out a ballot in the Bear’s Den. If their correct answer is drawn at the end of the week, they
will win Bear Bucks to use in the Bear’s Den for sweet treats or school supplies. Our first winner was Dylan Ennis. Way to
go Dylan!
Waterloo Math Contest
In February, twenty two grade 9, 10 and 11 students wrote this test. The Math Department is proud to recognize the following students for earning the highest mark at Campion: Gena Sylvester (Pascal Contest – Grade 9), Julia Manalil (Cayley
Contest - Grade 10), and Sachith Jayasundara (Fermat Contest – Grade 11). Congratulations to all contest participants –
your efforts are putting Campion on the map!
Extra Math Help runs Monday to Friday, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm in Room 308. Students may come after school to get help
with a specific concept, have a question explained in detail, or just to work on their homework in a quiet environment.
Campion Success in the Ontario Legislature!
The St. Edmund Campion Student Success Program achieved province wide recognition when one of our ‘student success
stories’ was profiled by the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education, in the Ontario Legislature. On March 26th,
Wynne spoke about the 5% increase in graduation rates due in part to the Student Success Initiative which includes the
creation of the Student Success Teacher, the Student Success Team, and the Credit Recovery Program. The Minister used
the story of a Campion student to substantiate the validity of the initiative in promoting higher graduation rates.
The news of Catarina’s and Campion’s success spread quickly as congratulations poured into the school from across the
Board. We are very proud of Catarina and all the students in the Student Success Program who are working hard to recover
multiple credits and get back on track to graduate. It is the goal of the Student Success Program to help all students achieve
academic success. With a growing number of success stories like Catarina’s, it is possible that addresses from future Members of Provincial Parliament will not only mention a St. Edmund Campion student, but come from a St. Edmund Campion
Graduate!
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The Minister of Education’s address to the Legislature, excerpted below, is available on the Internet:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/nr/07.03/st0326.html
Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education: Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Graduation Rate of High School Students
March 26, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the house today to announce that, 12,000 additional high school students have graduated over the past
two years. And we expect even more students will be wearing cap and gown when the current year finishes. This is great
news for Ontario, that our partnerships with parents, teachers, employers and others are making a difference in the lives
of students. We have a shared vision — more graduates with a lifetime of opportunities. And we agree that allowing students to slip between the cracks is simply no longer acceptable. That's why our government launched the Student Success
Strategy three years ago with the advice and support of our partners.
This strategy is focused on reaching every student. We are doing that with more high quality learning choices and one-onone attention from teachers. We are so confident that we expect a graduation rate of 85 per cent by 2010-11. This is a significant boost from 68 per cent in 2003-04. And it means that 20,000 additional students will graduate every year once the
target has been achieved. We've funded 1,600 additional high school teachers since 2004. And we will fund 320 more next
year. We wanted more teachers in our schools because we respect their dedication to reaching every student, every day.
Most of the new teachers are part of Student Success Teams. These teams are in every high school keeping students focused on graduation. Their work includes new credit recovery programs that allow students to return to a course they failed
and complete the required units for credit. Students also have more learning choices to customize their education to their
individual skills and ambitions for the future. As part of the High Schools Major initiative, they are now majoring in construction, hospitality, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, primary industries, and arts and culture. Our students have
greater access to co-operative education and can count co-op courses up to two of their mandatory credits. This means more
students can now gain valuable hands-on skills and knowledge in the workplace.
Mr. Speaker, there are already thousands of success stories that demonstrate our plan is working. Catarina Robalo is just
one of them. She is a Grade 12 student at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School in Mississauga. She used to hate school
and skipped often. Now she is back on track to graduate because of the help of a Student Success Team. The team helped
her finish the classes she had failed and refocus on her education. Now she is excited about graduation and applying for
college to become a dental hygienist. A rising graduation rate and stories like Catarina's are clear indications that we are
headed in the right direction.
Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to making Ontario's publicly funded education system the best in the world.
And we are doing that by listening to students and respecting them as individuals. We are also partnering with teachers and
other educators to ensure all new learning choices are high quality and relevant. I'm certain that public confidence in education will continue to rise because I believe there is a consensus in Ontario that young people should have opportunities.
Our investments and partnerships are helping more students reach their full potential. Ontario will prosper in the future because we are working together to help students succeed today. Thank you.
Technology News
Wednesday, April 04, 2007 St. Edmund Campion received two vehicles for our
Transportation Technology classes; a Chevrolet Impala and a Lexus IS 300.
from Don Teevens, Manager of Roy Foss Chevrolet Collision Centre on behalf
of General Motors Canada and Toyota Canada. Also present were Wally Selihar, Principal; Luciano Novia, Head of Technology; Cindy MacDonald, Editor
of Bodyshop magazine, staff and students.
These donations will assist the students to prepare for a possible future in the
field of Automobile Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repair. These vehicles will enhance the teacher’s delivery of the
curriculum with hands on demonstration and articulation of the vehicle’s operating and management systems. On
behalf of St. Edmund Campion and the Technology department we are very appreciative for this donation.
Graduation 2007
This year we are proud to be celebrating our first graduation in our 4 year history. The Graduation Ceremony
for the class of 2007 will be held at the school on Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Due to space limitations, each graduate may only invite 2 guests. Invitations and guest tickets will be distributed at a later date.
Grad fees were collected in March. The $50 fee includes the gown and stole rental, keepsake cap and tassel,
photo taken during the ceremony, graduates’ gift to St. Edmund Campion S.S., invitation & guest tickets, grad
breakfast, and refreshments after the graduation ceremony. We also collected an $80 deposit cheque, which
will be returned to the student when the gown and stole are returned after the Graduation Ceremony.
All graduates will attend a special Graduation Mass at the
school. on Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Following the Mass, the graduates will have a rehearsal, and
then attend the Graduation breakfast. After the breakfast,
graduates will pick up their gowns for the evening ceremony.
The Prom will take place on Monday, June 25th at Le Jardin Banquet Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Tickets will be sold from May 7th to May 11th, 2007;. cash, certified cheque, or money order made payable to St. Edmund
Campion Secondary School will be accepted. The $75 fee
includes the invitation, four-course dinner, DJ, gift, photo,
and police supervision. Students are asked to listen to
daily announcements regarding the sale of Prom tickets.
All graduates are asked to check the Potential Graduation
List posted in Student Services. Community service hours must be completed and submitted to Student Services by Friday May 25th, 2007. Please see your Guidance counsellor if you have any questions or concerns.
Any students who have outstanding materials/fees will NOT be able to participate in any Graduation events
until these materials have been paid for or returned to the appropriate department.
We look forward to celebrating our first Grad with the Class of 2007!
Student Services
The course selection process has been completed for the 2007 – 2008 school year. Verification
sheets were sent home with each student to verify their course selection. This is the last time to
make any changes to their course choices. If you have any questions about this please feel free
to contact your student’s counselor.
Summer School
Summer school information is now available for students. Courses run during the month of July,
including 2 sections of 2 week make-up courses (July 5-19) and (July 20-August 3) or one 4
week full credit course (July 5-August 3). Students must have a mark of 40% to complete a
make-up credit. Summer school courses are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Students can
make an appointment with their counsellor to obtain a summer school application form. This
form must be signed by the parent and returned to Student Services, so we can forward them to
Continuing Education at the Board.
Do not FAST TRACK in the core subject areas of English, Mathematics and Science.
The St. Edmund Campion Student Services Department
Post-Secondary Evening
FOR:
All Grade 11 and returning Grade 12 students and their PARENTS
WHEN:
Thursday, May 3, 2007
TIME:
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHAT:
Meet representatives from Ontario Colleges, Universities and
Apprenticeship Programs.
Colleges
Centennial
George Brown
Humber
Michener Institute.
Seneca
Sheridan
Universities
Guelph
Guelph-Humber
Queens
Ryerson
U of Toronto
Waterloo
Wilfred Laurier
U of Western Ontario
Windsor
York
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Apprenticeship information will also be available.
Do not miss this exciting opportunity to come and explore diploma and degree programs, eligibility requirements,
scholarship opportunities, residence, and much more. Representatives from these institutions will to answer any
post-secondary question you may have.
St. Edmund
Campion
Music Department
Invites you
Inaugural PIP Valentines
Day Dance
On February 15th, Campion hosted
its Inaugural Planning for Independence Valentine’s Day Dance attended by 301 students and 127 staff
from Dufferin-Peel Schools and Peel
District’s Parkholme Secondary
School. This event gave students
with special needs an opportunity to
interact, make, and renew friendships. The students were able to
demonstrate their skills, abilities and
their love of life. To mark the event
all students were given a commemorative T-shirt. The dance was made
possible by the support of our Principal, Wally Selihar, Brampton West
Special Educa-tion Consultant,
Diane Barless, and all the staff and
students from the various schools
across both boards. We hope next
year will be an even bigger and better event.
Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 PM
Tickets: $2.00
Children under 12-Free
French Club
The Campion French Club members came out to the first meeting of the
semester to discover that they would be promoting “Mardi Gras” and
“Carnival” (the day before Lent) by making and selling delicious crêpes
and carnival beads on Shrove Tuesday, February 19th, 2007. Club members teamed up to serve crêpes to their hungry classmates during period 2
and 4 lunches that day. The crêpes cost $1.00 and were served with strawberry jam, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and powdered sugar.
Absolument délicieux!
Many strings of Carnival beads were sold in the traditional Mardi Gras
colours of gold, green and purple for $1.00 each. This event was a great
success, approximately $140.00 was raised to fund club events in the future.
The United Nations Club
The United Nations Club front is very busy getting ready for two upcoming
competitions. We will be competing on May 3rd and 4th at the North York Civic
Centre in Toronto for the Chaminade College United Model United Nations
(CHAMUN) Symposium. Our Bears will be representing Austria, Bahamas, Canada, China, Germany, Greece and Ghana in the General Assembly, Economic and
Social Council and the Security Council. They will be debating many issues including, the Militarization of Space, Climate Change, the Advancement of Women, Human Trafficking, and the Dispute over Kashmir. As you read, our students are writing their position papers and practicing their debate skills in preparation for this
Symposium. The United Nations Club is also very excited about their participation
at the first-ever Dufferin-Peel Model United Nations Symposium at Brampton City
Hall on May 24th and 25th.
Europe Trip ~ March Break 2007
Campion participated in a memorable educational tour that began in Rome
with a historical walk through the Colisseum and Vatican City. The students
were amazed at the art and architecture of Florence. Their journey continued
to post-card perfect scenery in Nice and Monaco in the French Riviera where
they discovered the treasures of Paris, The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sacre
Coeur and the Louvre.
Traveling with other students from Nova Scotia, Hamilton and Texas, we
made lasting friendships. An opportunity to experience the culture and the
language, it was great to hear them speak Italian and French. This tour gave
our Bears an international experience and a curiosity about the world. We are
proud of these young travelers as they displayed confidence and leadership
skills. Their memories of this trip will last for a lifetime. I was fortunate to travel with Nicole Clements, Brayden
Farley, Andre Arruda, Chelsea Spracklin and Kaitlin Dworaczek.
The students kept a journal on the trip.
What will you miss most when your tour is over?
“What I will miss the most are the people we met. Even with all our differences we all got along.”
“I would like to bring back the food, especially the gelato! I will miss
the worry free, relaxing and exciting days. I will miss as well the cities,
the people and the culture. I wish that I could bring back the great
weather, the friendly people and the beautiful scenery. I would like to
bring back Fanta the amazing drink. I will miss the people on this trip.”
“We travel to learn: and I have never been in any country where they did
not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from
heights above our own.” Maria Mitchell, astronomer
Campion’s Quote Contest
In March, the school held a quote contest to promote diversity awareness in the school. Students and staff were asked
to write or select a positive quote reflecting one of the following themes: Community, Equity, Social justice, Human
dignity, or Faith. The top 10 quotes were selected by the school’s Diversity Team from over three hundred student
submissions. The following students have been selected for submitting a quote that reflected a positive message and
encompassed one of the themes. The winning quotes will be stenciled on the walls of Campion forever. The winners
are:
Renisha Correa
“Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that this is a much greater hunger, a much
greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.” Mother Theresa
Maame Obeng
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of that tapestry are equal in value no matter what their colour.” Maya Angelou
Samantha Lerullo
“The history of the human race is the history of ordinary people who have overcome their fears and accomplished
extraordinary things.” Brian Tracy
Rochelle Watt
“The future depends on what you do today.” Gandhi
Arin Cunanan
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Niko McFarlane
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
Martin Luther King
Mr. Bisante’s Homeroom Class
“No GOD, no peace. So…Know GOD, know peace.” Unknown
Cassandra Romano & Beryl Meful
“It is in our thoughts that we decide who we are to become, but in our actions is where we
determine whether our thoughts are correct.” Cassandra Romano and Beryl Meful
Dustin Vickress
“May these feet blaze the trail,
These hands forever embrace,
And this heart guide The Way.
Follow me: I am a child of change.” Dustin Vickress
Unkown
“Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around.” Unknown
Campion’s Bantam Basketball Team ~ Undefeated
A season to remember for the St. Edmund Campion Bear 2006-2007 Bantam Basketball team, the Bears began their season with two quick wins and a combined score of
127-62. They moved on to play in the Aquinas Classic Tournament winning all three
of their games and were crowned champions of the tournament.
The team moved on to complete its regular season where the Bears finished with an 80 record. The Bears finished with the league’s first ranked offense, averaging 59
points per game, and first ranked defense, only giving up 35.5 points per game.
The Bears carried their momentum into the play-offs where they defeated Mississauga in the quarter finals, 66-55, and then St. Martin in the semi-finals, 66-45. Their
undeated season culminated when our Bears defeated the previously undefeated St.
Joan of Arc Angels in the ROPSSAA Finals with a score of 67-60.
Coaches Sammut and Brunton are extremely proud. Our Bears not only showed that they are the best team on the court, but
they also demonstrated the core values that all young teenagers should have. They played as a team both on and off the
court. They supported each other, they respected themselves and their opponents, and they always demonstrated a high
level of class in all of the games they played. We could not have asked for anything more!
Congratulations Bantam Bears!
Jr. Boys Basketball Team wins again!
In late October, practices were held to select the Jr. Boys basketball team. The decision as to who would be selected was by far the hardest Coach Malhotra has ever had
to make. In the end, what would appear to be the best TEAM was selected.
We had one goal in mind. To capture the R.O.P.S.S.A.A championship and bring it
back here to St. Edmund Campion, where it belongs!!
To prepare, the team entered into three very challenging tournaments, including the
Rimrocker, the biggest tournament in Ontario. We went to the finals in all three, but
came up short against some very tough competition. Nonetheless, these bears learned
that as a team we could overcome any obstacles when we were dedicated to intensity,
and committed to execution.
They impressed the competition with big wins against powerhouse, Henry Carr A (#1 ranked team in Ontario, their only
loss this year!), Henry Carr B, Oakwood, Jean Vanier, St. Thomas More, with an overall 27-5 record. The biggest victory,
however, came in the R.O.P.S.S.A.A championship against Notre Dame, who we had only defeated by 1 in league play. In
the end, our Bears were too strong on the glass, too efficient with their shooting, and way too tough on the defensive end.
The Final score: Campion 70 Notre Dame 38. Way to go bears, you truly are champions! We achieved all of our goals!
Mission accomplished!
Sr. Boys Soccer
This year’s Senior Boy’s Soccer Team looks very promising. In the first OSA tournament of the
season they were victorious and advanced to the Tournament of Champions after capturing a first
place finish. The Bears will be traveling to Bethany College in West Virginia. The team has been
training indoor, several times a week, since January and has developed a strong defensive and
offensive line-up, in addition to solid goal-tending. Coaches, Spagnoli and Galati, have high expectations for the team after capturing the Junior R.O.P.S.S.A.A. title last year. Team members
are: M. Edem, M. Stocks, A. Burch, H. Afolabi, J. Henry-Thompson, J. Hart, L. De Lima Rosa, J.
Ramjohn, M. Sequeira, M. Espana, A. Charles, D. Solomon, N. Wray, P. Gentles, D. D’Agostino,
J. Brown-Latham, J. Jardim, R. Rufino and D. Leone (Team Manager).
Nicaragua Trip ~ Agents of Change
By: Lindsay Furtado and Blair Rose
(Chaplain’s Message )
On March 3rd, 12 students , 3 teachers, and our Chaplain, embarked on the journey of their lifetime to Nicaragua as part of a social justice project. As two of the students who participated, we can truly say that this
trip has changed our lives. It was a long journey to get there, starting back in September when the team was
formed. There were weekly meetings where we learned about Nicaragua, tackled some conversational
Spanish, and organized fundraising events.
Our mission for the Nicaragua trip was to fundraise for a project in a village outside of Leon, which would
help develop an after-school program for children who otherwise may not have access to education. The
fundraising was successful thanks to the kind support of our school, School Board, OECTA, feeder schools,
community businesses, and local parishes. Our fundraising efforts were focused on selling chocolates, fair
trade coffee, and hosting a Spanish night that included a silent auction and dinner. Although we traveled to
Nicaragua with funds to complete the project, the essence of the trip involved learning about developing
world countries and building strong Nicaraguan-Canadian solidarity. For the first few days we stayed at
Casa Canadiense in Managua, an organization that works to educate Canadian students about social justice
and also provides a coordinator who offers logistical assistance and guidance for projects. We participated
in an intense study tour learning about the history, geography, and culture of the country. We were also
candidly exposed to the challenges faced by third world citizens.
One life changing moment that will we will never forget occurred when we traveled to La Chureca, a garbage dump that has transformed itself into a community. It is a place where people live, work, and survive
off recycling the garbage of others. The fact that 800 children work there made the experience unfathomable. Children should have the right to go to school. It really gave us a new perspective on the world. Suddenly all the struggles we thought we endured became minute compared to the larger problems that exist in
the world. Through discussions with locals, the team learned why the country faces so many challenges.
Particularly moving was a lecture given by Eddie, a Nicaraguan who fights for the rights of his people.
Eddie explained that he did not want us to think of the Nicaraguans as poor, but rather understand that they
are a people of infinite home who have been impoverished by the corruption of governments, civil wars,
and natural disasters.
Seeing these challenges first hand was empowering for all of us since taking the journey gave us the opportunity to make a difference. We moved into the community of 23 de Julio, where we lived with host families and the project got under way. For six days everyone enthusiastically worked to make a deteriorating
community centre usable, with a ceiling, electrical, plumbing, and security. The students and teachers along
with local volunteers worked under the guidance of four local tradesmen. Simply using some hammers, a
handsaw, and paint brushes, the group was able to transform the place into a vibrant classroom. The students literally brought sunshine into the room with their personally designed and hand-painted sun mural.
A second mural with the Canadian and Nicaraguan flags joined under the phrase “Entre Amigos” (Among
Friends) forever enshrined the friendships made on this trip.
Our brigade donated school supplies, sports equipment, three computers and a new library of books. Before
the after-school program had no resources, but now it was a fully equipped classroom. One of the most
astonishing moments was the inventory made by the community leaders of all their supplies, down to the
412 pencils. Simple objects that we all take for granted were treated like gold by the children and community. In the end it was very emotional for everyone to say good-bye. When we left the community, the kids
were running after the bus, not wanting to see us leave. We hope that we communicated the same gratitude
to these people. Some would think that language, experiences and culture would be a barrier to forming
relationships, but when you are working towards a common goal of justice, you embrace these differences
and the relationships grow stronger.
2006—2007
Name
Position
Jacqueline DiGiovanni
Vikki Miller
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Penny Greco
Tina Ball
Treasurer
Secretary
Fiorella Di Rubbo
Cassandra Russell
Council Member
Council Member
Darlene Vickress
Denyce Braithwaite
Jessie Stifano
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Erica White-Ryan
Council Member
Laura Genoway
Rosina Ariganello
Non-Teaching Rep
Teacher Rep
Andrea Pearl
Wally Selihar
Teacher Rep
Principal
1ST ANNUAL TRUNK SALE
DATE: Saturday May 5th, 2007
(Rain Date: Saturday May 12, 2007)
TIME: 8:00am – 12:00 NOON
PLACE: St. Edmund Campion School Parking Lot
SELLERS NEEDED!!!!!!!
Each parking space costs $10.00, CASH ONLY at the time
of the Trunk Sale, and space is limited. All sellers must
arrive at 6:45am to set up their spot for the sale.
All money raised will help support our school’s events
throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!!
Help support a growing community!
Bears Basketball Champs Again !
( see article page 13)
Local Heroes
Giovanni, James
Pawel, Steven,
Shane, Ryan
Help victim on
street (see article
page 3)
Mock Trial Bears: Dmithri, Leila, Marisa, Ricky, Michelle, Daryl and Coach Cini
(see article page 4)