Fall 2015
Saint Aloysius
Gonzaga News
St. Aloysius Gonzaga C.S.S. 2800 Erin Centre Blvd.
Mississauga ON, L5M 6R5
Phone: 905.820.3900 Fax: 905.820.3902
Marian Prayer
of St. Aloysius
Gonzaga
O Holy Mary,
my mother,
into your blessed trust
and custody, and into
the care of your mercy
I this day, every day,
and in the hour of my
death, commend my soul
and my body.
To you I commit all my
anxieties and miseries,
my life and the end
of my life,
that by your most holy
intercession
and by your merits
all my actions may be
directed and disposed
according to your will
and that of your Son.
Amen.
Administration:
St. Aloysus Gonzaga
Trustees:
Sharon Hobin (Ward 8)
Esther O’Toole (Ward 9)
Luz del Rosario (Ward 11)
Family Superintendent:
Tilia Cruz
Principal:
Michael O’Grady
Vice Principals:
Matthew Di Fiore
Debbie Duke-Kelly
Virginia Luh
Parent Council Chairs:
Vic Coelho, Liam Condon
Chaplain:
Patrick Marcolla
From the
Principal’s Desk
IT IS DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE
THAT FALL HAS COME AND
GONE. We have had a busy start
to our school year. There have
been many events and activities
that have taken place such as the
Grade 9 Orientation Day, Grade
9 Retreat, Terry Fox Walk, Fall
Fling Dance, Remembrance Day
presentation, MADD presentation,
Anti-bullying Week (congratulations
to Safe@Gonzaga for winning
the board Stand UP poster
competition), DECA, Green Scene
(congratulations to our Eco Team for
achieving platinum status), Blood
Donor clinic and our many athletic
accomplishments. We recently
hosted our Academic Awards
evening recognizing Honour Roll
students and Special Award winners.
Congratulations to all students
who received recognition and to
the Academic Awards Committee
for putting together a memorable
evening celebrating excellence
in Catholic Education. We are
fortunate to have such a dynamic
student body supported by an
outstanding staff.
As we approach this Advent
Season, we remember our faith. As
you may know, Pope Francis has
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proclaimed this to be the Year of
Mercy and the theme for Catholic
Education Week is Opening
Doors of Mercy. As our part of
our ongoing faith development at
St. Aloysius Gonzaga C.S.S. we
endeavor to intertwine this theme,
and practice, in all that we do.
We look forward to celebrating
our Advent Masses with Fr. Vid and
Fr. Scott.
Our Catholic School Council has
wrapped up business for the 2014 –
2015 school year and elections have
been held for this year’s council.
We are pleased to announce that
Liam Condon and Vic Coelho will
be our Co-Chair’s for 2015 – 2016.
We look forward to working closely
with this year’s council and in doing
so strengthening the link between
home and school. Meeting times
and dates are posted on the school
website; we encourage all parents to
take the time to join us.
I would like to thank you for
your ongoing support and wish each
and every one of you a safe and
joyful Christmas Season.
God Bless,
M. O’Grady
Guidance Department
THE GUIDANCE OFFICE HAS BEEN A BUSY CENTRE FROM THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. We have welcomed our new
grade 9s as they transitioned to high school with questions and thoughts of their new life at Gonzaga. Similarly our senior students
are looking back over their years at Gonzaga and buzzing with anticipation of what lies ahead and what the next steps are. Many of
our senior students took advantage of the University information sessions at the Metro Convention Centre at end of September. Also,
a group of our students attended the College Fair in October. Gonzaga hosted a University/College Fair on Tuesday November 10th
which gave students an additional opportunity to dialogue with university and college representatives. University bound students
received their personal information envelopes for applying to university at the Gonzaga University/College Fair on November 10th or
have since picked up their envelope from their guidance counsellor. College bound students are also now able to access the on-line
application portal to begin their application process. Guidance counsellors are always available to assist students through the application process.
Each applicant will be applying on-line either at home or at school in the Guidance office, depending on their choice. For equal
consideration, the deadline for the University applications is January 13th, 2016 and the deadline for College applications is February
1st, 2016. However, we encourage each applicant to complete the process before the Christmas Break as the application systems do
become congested and tend to crash close to the deadline date. Amendments to the choices can be made right up to the deadline with
equal consideration. We are aware that this is an exciting but anxious time for both the students and their parents therefore we invite all
parties to contact the Guidance Counsellors with any questions, concerns or assistance.
The website for the Ontario University Application Centre is www.ouac.on.ca and the website for the Ontario College Application
Service is www.ontariocolleges.ca
If students are considering applying to any Canadian university or college outside of Ontario, see www.aucc.ca the Association of Universities and Colleges Canada, which is another useful tool.
Most universities and colleges hold special days and Open House Programs for high school students during March Break. Parents and
students can visit campuses, attend classes, tour residences and cafeterias and view special demonstrations on college and university
campuses throughout Ontario. Check the websites of the specific College/University or call the Liaison Office of the college/ university
that you are interested in.
We hope to hold sessions for our Grade 11 students in January around what to consider when making Post Secondary choices. This
will coincide with course selection time for 2016/2017 which happens in January.
Reminder that Gonzaga has available to all students an education-planning tool for our students: MyBlueprint Education Planner
(www.myBlueprint.ca).
Students can build customized high school course plans, instantly identify the post-secondary pathways that they have unlocked and
explore valuable information about apprenticeship, college and university opportunities across Canada.
Students or parents can log in and learn about courses, diploma requirements and the endless options available. The myProfile feature
allows the student to record multiple plans, programs of interest, exploration activities and goals for future reference. It is a valuable
tool which extends beyond just viewing postsecondary options for example there is a feature where the student can build a financial
plan or at least assess the cost reality for a particular postsecondary institution and plan.
As always our goal is to make high school an enjoyable and successful experience for ALL St. Aloysius Gonzaga students. We invite
parents and students to contact the counsellors with any questions or concerns.
The following is an alphabetical division for each counsellor:
Mr. Jason Eagles
Mr. Curry
Mrs. Liza Santin
Mrs. Donna Lajoie
Mrs. Lori Zanatta
- letters A-C (ext. 2415)
- letters D-H (ext. 2413)
- letters I-Me (ext. 2414)
- letters Mi-R (ext. 2412)
- letters S-Z (ext. 2411)
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Gonzaga
Music!
IT IS ONLY NOVEMBER, YET THE GONZAGA MUSIC
DEPARTMENT IS IN FULL FLIGHT. The teachers and
students alike have been working diligently since day one
in September learning new instruments, discovering new
repertoire and taking part in workshops and live performances.
With close to 400 students involved in our extra-curricular
ensembles every year, Gonzaga music remains a large part of
the St. Aloysius Gonzaga fabric.
On Monday, October 26th, the University of Western
Ontario Wind Ensemble traveled to Gonzaga to take part in a
specialized music workshop, clinic and concert. Intermediate
and senior brass students had the unique opportunity to work
with Dr. Aaron Hodgson, professor at Western and Larry
Zalkind, professor at the Eastman School of Music in a
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small clinic during the day. Students from St. Joan of Arc
and Mount Carmel S.S. also joined the Gonzaga community
providing an opportunity for the participants to share their
common love of music. After school, the Wind Ensemble had
the chance to personally meet Dr. Colleen Richardson from
Western University and workshop their music in preparation
for the Ontario Band Festival in February. That evening, the
UWO Wind Ensemble performed a joint concert with the
Gonzaga Wind Ensemble (under the direction of Mr. Borrelli)
and the St. Joan of Arc Senior Concert Band to an audience of
over 200 excited guests.
Gonzaga Music places great emphasis on watching and
listening to live music performed by professional musicians
whenever possible. On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, seventytwo music students travelled to Toronto to attend a concert by
the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The students listened to
a variety of pieces that placed special emphasis on the brass
section. The concert proved to be a great learning experience
and Mr. Borrelli, Miss. Jung and Mr. Spisic hope that the
students were inspired to deepen their understanding of their
instruments and practice their craft with even more purpose.
On Nov. 11, 2015, the Symphonic Band and Concert Choir
participated in the Remembrance Day ceremonies at St.
Aloysius Gonzaga. Performing a tribute to the late Corporal
Nathan Cirillo, the Symphonic Band (grade ten students
under the direction of Ms. Jung) performed We Stand on
Guard, a composition by Toronto native Vince Gassi. Earlier
that week, Mr. Gassi came to Gonzaga to work with the
group to help them prepare for the ceremony. The students
were honoured to have the esteemed composer explain the
meaning behind the piece and help them perform it with all the
passion it deserves. The Concert Choir (under the direction
of Mr. Spisic) performed Hymn to Freedom by the late Oscar
Peterson. The heart-felt lyrics emphasize the need for peace
and understanding in an ever-changing world.
Athletics
BULLDOGS
CROSS COUNTRY
THE ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA
BULLDOGS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL SEASON
THIS FALL. The women’s cross country
team took the overall women’s team title
over a massive field of talented ROPSSAA
runners. The senior girl’s team’s trademark
pack running was on full display, placing all four top scorers in the top 25 of the individual field. Senior captain
Olivia DiCristofaro led the way with her finest performance of the season, finishing first in the individual field
with a time of 19:04 in the 5,000-meter race. Running in a tight group was enough to defeat the stacked field,
bringing home the team title for a second year in a row. Our midget women placed third and our junior women
placed fifth which helped the overall team score.
Placing third overall for the men was a step forward for the program which was led by our junior men’s team
placing second. The second place finish makes them the first men’s team in Gonzaga’s history to qualify for
OFSAA. Our midget men’s team had an amazing race with a third place finish, just missing out on qualifying
for OFSAA.
Gonzaga’s men’s and women’s combined team had a very strong second place finish at ROPSSAA and qualified
22 athletes to compete at the OFSAA Cross Country Championships in Collingwood later this month. Way to
go team! Keep up the good work.
Golf
CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO Kacey Walker who over the past two weeks competed at the
ROPSSAA Golf Championships and finished second, three strokes behind the leader. This was Kacey’s
second attempt at a championship in only her second year of high school. With a silver medal, Kacey
represented ROPSSAA at the provincial championships last week in Windsor. Competing for the first time
at the OFSAA Championships, Kacey found the conditions to her liking however was unable to capture a
medal. Kacey has a bright future ahead of her and is looking forward to the OFSAA Championships next
year in Richmond Hill and then North Bay in 2017.
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Math
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS IN MATH
By: C. Mutavdzija (math teacher)
PARENTS ARE ALWAYS ASKING ME THE QUESTION, “how can my child do better in math?”, or “how
can my child succeed in this math course?”. The answer is quite simple: Practice, practice, practice. You
cannot master a skill if you don’t practice it. If you want to be a better tennis player, you practice. If you
want to be a better hockey player, you practice. If you want to succeed in a math course, you have to practice.
Although there are a few exceptions to this rule, 99% of the time students just need to apply themselves
in order to succeed in any of the math courses offered here at Gonzaga. Homework is not optional. It is a
necessity. All students should aim to finish and understand every single homework question assigned by their
teacher. Parents can help monitor their child’s progress by checking their child’s math binder to see if the
homework is complete. Most teachers give students a homework outline for the entire semester. Students
have no excuse for not knowing what the assigned homework is for every lesson learned in class. If students
are picking and choosing the questions they think are important to complete for homework, they will not be
as prepared for final assessments. Often times, test questions come right out of the homework or are very
similar to the questions assigned. There is an obvious and strong correlation between homework completion
and success in any math course. A student’s attempt to answer a homework question and getting the wrong
solution is better than not trying the question at all. Students are always given the opportunity to ask for extra
help if they did not understand how to derive the correct solution for any homework question assigned.
In grades 11 and 12, succeeding in math also means having good time management skills. A well balanced
student should be able to juggle school work, extra-curricular activities, and work. If a student’s performance
in math is not what they would like it to be, they must re-evaluate how much time they are allotting for math
homework practice. Finally, organization of time is just as important as organizing one’s math binder. Students
should have immaculate binders and/or notebooks. There is a strong correlation between organization and
success in math too. Students should aim to have neat notes. Lessons and homework should be clearly labelled
with the title, page number, question numbers, etc.
That is the recipe: practice + time management + organization = success in math. If students follow the advice
outlined above, they will be able to take on any math course and will have a much higher chance of success.
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Mathematics
cont’d
ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 29, JEFF ANDERSON,
ROBERT GARBARY, AND ASHLEY WEBSTER
FROM THE CENTRE FOR EDUCATION IN
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING (CEMC) AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO came to provide
Gonzaga students with an interactive, enriching,
and dynamic presentation. Anderson gave students
the opportunity to solve complex sample problems,
and introduced innovative new strategies and tips
on how to come about the solution. Students were
compelled to look beyond their previously acquired
knowledge (some that consisted of some quite arduous
procedures) and learned how to solve certain problems
with a higher degree of efficiency. It is certain that the
love for mathematics’ ironic simplicity was rekindled
in many of the attendees.
The CSMC and CIMC - respectively the Canadian
senior and intermediate math contests - are to
be written in late November, and quite a few of
Gonzaga’s own students have signed up. It is safe to
say that many of those who registered for the contest
were encouraged to do so by Anderson’s presentation
which promoted the development of innovative
mathematical thinkers. We are very thankful for
CEMC, and hope for their attendance in the future to
encourage and inspire the students of tomorrow.
Written by
Grade 12
students George
Fawzy
and Emily
Xiang
Choose Your Ride
ON MAY 14, 2015 GONZAGA’S ONTARIO STUDENTS AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING GROUP ORGANIZED ITS
ANNUAL “CHOOSE YOUR RIDE” EVENT. This event is designed to be experiential in order to raise awareness about
the dangers of impaired driving. The event is run in conjunction with the help of Paramedics through the Mississauga Fire
Department. It includes a live demonstration of Fire Fighters using the jaws of life to rescue someone from a wrecked vehicle.
This experience demonstrates the dangers of impaired driving, which includes people who are high/stoned as well as those who
are drunk.
One of our students, whose father is a Fire Fighter, volunteered to be trapped in the car. To him the experience of being trapped
in a car wreck was scary. In general it takes a while for the EMS vehicles to get there and then it takes more time for them
to start the extraction process. Once the individual is extracted, then it is up to the Paramedics to determine if he/she can be
transported by ambulance. This takes time depending on where the closest hospital is. Finally, if you are lucky then you can
recover and resume your normal life. However in a lot of cases your life is forever changed as a result of a poor decision. It
always comes down to a choice.
So “Choose your ride Gonzaga” and don’t drive impaired or let a friend drive with anyone who may be impaired.
Gonzaga OSAID
P.S. On November 23rd, Gonzaga OSAID will be screening the annual MADD Presentation.
Regards,
Lynn Theriault
Business/Computer/Co-Op Department Head
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
2800 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga, ON, L5M 6R5
(905) 820-3900
Ext. 70222
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Religion
GRADE 11 WORLD RELIGIONS –
OUR TRIP TO PLACES OF WORSHIP
As part of the Grade 11 World Religions
Program, on October 7, our class visited three
different places of worship: a Hindu Temple, a
Buddhist Temple and a Jewish Synagogue. It
was an awesome experience, certainly one we
will never forget.
We visited the Hindu Temple first.
Unfortunately we were not allowed to take pictures. However, the colors, craftwork and architecture,
carvings and chanting showed us how extremely different places of worship can be. The whole Temple
was made of stone. It was very silent, we could hear nothing except a faint chanting from some of
the visitors to the Temple. The chanting echoed throughout the building. It was a unique and moving
experience.
Following this, we visited a Buddhist Temple. The host here was very informative, she explained the
Buddhist beliefs and practices very clearly. We entered a very large room with a shrine which showed
4 enormous statues of the Buddha. It was great being able to see exactly what we have been learning
in class, but in real life! The Temple was tranquil with the sweet smell of incense. In the backroom we
saw small plaques dedicated to the dead. This reminded some of us about how we as Catholics have
graves dedicated to our dead. So we share some common practices.
Finally we visited a liberal Jewish Synagogue and we were surprised to see how similar this is to our
own Church. The most exciting part of this visit was when we were shown a ‘kosher’ kitchen. How
fascinating to see how religion can be part of your whole life, even the food they eat! However it was
comforting at the end of the day to listen to stories of Jewish history because we are familiar with these
stories as we share the Old Testament.
This trip really showed us how people living in the same country can be so different and unique
and we should celebrate our cultures and traditions. It helped us to understand and appreciate the
different ways people have of worshiping and practicing their faith. We now have a deeper respect for
the practices of other religions because we understand the reasons why they do what they do. Most
importantly, our visit made us realize that our faith is pretty spectacular too and we should share our
beliefs and practices with others. This is a trip we will not forget!
Luana Amendola, Jordyn Carr, Alexus Cross, Sylvia Laratta, Lauren Morrice, Laura Silva Condis,
Natalia Tomeczkowicz and Kierstyn Zinko, Mrs. Weys’ Grade 11 Career Path World Religions Class.
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First Annual
Thanksgiving
Potluck
ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, THE ASD DIPLOMA SUPPORT PROGRAM
students and staff held their first annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner – an
evening of food, fun and friends. After students enjoyed the regular Thursday
evening Games Club, students, program staff, and school administrators
gathered for a very special dinner – including turkey, ham, an array of homemade vegetable dishes and casseroles, and all the trimmings and sweets typical
of a big family Thanksgiving meal. Without much coaxing, the students
responded to an invitation to reflect on the many things for which they are
thankful. The statements made by the students were unscripted and quite
remarkable. Most touching were the words of those students who are new
to the program. In the short time they have been at Gonzaga, it is apparent that they have developed a strong sense of
belonging. Close connections have been made and great friendships are forming. Thanks goes to the program staff for
organizing the event, the parents who helped to supply the home-made dishes, the students who helped to set up, the staff
that stayed to clean-up, and the administrators who took the time to join the festivities.
Grade 9 Science Experiences
Nature at the Royal Botanical
Gardens
THIS YEAR THE GRADE 9 SCIENCE STUDENTS
HAD THE OPPORTUNITY to visit the Royal
Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario as part of
their Ecology Strand. An enthusiastic and highly
experienced tour guide led the students through an
inquiry-based, collaborative, and experiential learning
opportunity through beautiful gardens and outdoor
conservation areas. Students walked through oneof-a-kind trails to view wetlands including ponds
and marshes where water samples were studied and
living organisms were viewed under microscopes.
A staggering diversity of plant and animal species
were explored and identified and students were
introduced to new concepts including invasive
species and native species seen all over Ontario. The trip sparked a great
curiosity in students as they directly experienced nature and were able
to make meaningful connections to course-specific topics that they will
remember forever. One of the most memorable experiences was when
students got to hand-feed chickadees. The hands-on exploration engaged
students beyond anything a classroom could provide and, most of all, it
was fun!
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Science Club
ON OCTOBER 8TH, MEMBERS OF THE SCIENCE CLUB attended and competed in the McMaster
Science and Engineering Olympics. We had a blast participating in events such as ‘Egg High Jump’,
‘Photonic Puzzles, ‘Physics Paper Triathlon’ and several others. Students were also able to take
campus tours and watch a show in the planetarium. One team placed first in L.E.A.P’s Angry Nerds
competition, winning $500/student in the form of an entrance scholarship to McMaster. Congratulations
to Denisse Eubion, George Fawzy, Joshua White and Kenneth Tjie! We all look forward to going back
next year and trying our best to win again!
Science Club has had an amazing start this year, with record-breaking membership numbers and
more enthusiasm than ever! Our September meeting was spent practicing for the McMaster Science
Olympics for students attending and those that hope to go in future years. At our October meeting,
we explored a combustion reaction with a Halloween twist. Students were able to carve their own
pumpkins, and then watched as Mr. Khalid and Mrs. Calabria performed an exciting chemical reaction
that caused the pumpkins to POP out the carvings in a loud and thrilling explosion. What will we do at
our next meeting? You’ll have to wait and see!
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TERRY FOX
EVENT
TERRY FOX WAS AN ACTIVIST
AND ATHLETE WHO was
diagnosed with bone cancer at the
age of 18 years old. In 1980, with
one leg having been amputated,
he embarked on a cross-Canada
run to raise money and awareness
for cancer research. This year,
Canada commemorates the 35th
anniversary of the Marathon of
Hope, to remember our hero.
On Friday, September 25, 2015, the
Gonzaga community participated
in our 11th annual Terry Fox Walk/
Run for Cancer Research. All
students and staff took part in a
designated 3km walk around the
Erin Meadows community to raise
awareness for those affected by
cancer. In the afternoon, a delicious
BBQ lunch was served by our
hospitality team to kick start our
Teacher vs. Student flag football
game as a part of our school spirit
launch. The teachers lead the game,
defeating the students in an exciting
12-2 battle.
Our event was a tremendous
success as our students and staff
came together and raised over
$15,500.00!!!! Wow, what an
achievement! The success of the
day could not have happened
without the help and support of our
immediate and extended Gonzaga
community. Thank you Gonzaga,
for the incredible amount of support
and encouragement that makes this
event possible!
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From Your Catholic School Trustees
Sharon Hobin, Esther O’Toole and Luz Del Rosario
We are so pleased that Marianne Mazzorato is our new Director of Education Designate. She will become
our Director on January 15, 2016. As you know our current Director John Kostoff will be retiring in the
New Year. John has devoted many years as a teacher, superintendent, associate director and director to
Dufferin-Peel and so it is with much gratitude that we wish him well.
Ms. Mazzorato has been a teacher, principal, superintendent, and spent a few years working with the
Ministry of Education in the EQAO department. She brings to us much enthusiasm, a true belief in
Catholic education and a goal to provide the best opportunities for each student. Ms. Mazzorato believes
“positive relationships imbued with trust, confidence and competency increases the likelihood that
Dufferin-Peel will continue to be a vibrant board as evidenced through increased student achievement and
well-being, system morale and well-being, growth and leadership of everyone in the organization and the
confidence of parents, our partners in Catholic education, parishes, and the public at large. Each and every
child deserves our collective commitment to help them succeed in all aspects of their growth, well-being
and development.”
Thank you to all of our schools for the heartwarming tributes to our veterans on November 11th. We
owe a great debt of gratitude to our veterans of all wars and conflicts. We are blessed to live in this great
country and with the events of the last weeks we continue to value freedom and resolve to always stand for
and protect that freedom.
Thank you to all of our administrators and teachers for their hard work. It shows again and again and as
ever, in our 2015 EQAO scores. And while we can always improve we know that we can be assured that
our students are reaching the goals that have been set for and by us. Each school will continue to develop
their own plans for improvement. Results can be found on our Dufferin-Peel web site.
During this Advent season many of our schools will be taking part in Advent Masses, liturgies, concerts,
breakfasts with Santa and many other activities. We so enjoy this time of year in our schools and we
encourage you to attend one or more of these Masses and events. These touching events will bring the true
meaning of Christmas to the forefront in your minds and hearts.
Please consult the Dufferin-Peel web site for minutes of meetings, meeting schedules, current events, news
and more. The web address is www.dpcdsb.org
We wish you a happy and blessed Christmas and the very best for 2016. May God continue to bless us and
to change hearts from evil to good, bringing peace to all of us.
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