High School Morning Announcements
ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM PRACTICE
Practice Dates
Tuesday April 21 & 28
Time & Location
7:00 AM @ Woodfloor Gym
Important Reminders:
NOTE: This is not a tryout
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Varsity Girls Softball Tryouts
TUESDAY APRIL 28 and
THURSDAY APRIL 30
After school, please meet outside the Wood Floor Gym
See Mrs. Belletrutti-Wozniak or Mr. Martinson if you cannot attend.
Bring a glove (if you have one) and gear to be outdoors. No cleats at this time.
St. Joseph Math Team - 1st Place
Jeff Pan
Ray Zhang
Rowan Woods
Nathan You
Scott Hu
Juwon Seo
All Students Are Welcome - Come to learn and create with Tessa Belanger in the Fishbowl: Second Floor, Room 2010
Scan to register
If you are interested in learning about Indigenous artwork & cultural ways of knowing and being, don’t be shy, gather friends, register, and come out to learn and enjoy some treats. Don’t miss out!
Post til April 26
The Annual Kanata United Book Fair Is Back! ��
100% volunteerrun. 100% donationbased. 100% communitypowered.
Get ready, book lovers! The 2026 Kanata United Book Fair returns this spring at Kanata United
Church, 33 Leacock Drive, offering more than 35,000 gently used books at fantastic
prices—almost all under $5. Every book you buy and every donation you give helps support
local outreach and community and church programs.
�� Donation Period
We gladly accept book donations from:
April 6–25, 2026
�� Book Fair Dates
Come browse thousands of books across every genre:
Thursday, May 7: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, May 8: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 9: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
✨ Special Event: Kids Only Shopping
Back by popular demand!
Wednesday, May 6 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A special time where kids can browse and shop independently in a fun, safe environment.
�� Special Book Shopping Opportunity for Teachers!
Teachers are invited to a special early shopping opportunity at the Kanata United Church
Book Fair!
LC Closed? Can’t make it in?
You can still avoid late fines!
Remember: Between the outside drop-box and online renewal, there is an option for every schedule. With so many ways to stay current, there’s no reason for a late fine. Be responsible for your loans!
Please Keep
Vimy Trip
Forms are now available for pickup for the 2027 trip for
Current Gr 9-11 Students.
Spots are limited
Please see Ms Stokes in 2017 or Ms Mastro in student service for the forms
LONDON & AMSTERDAM TRIP 2026
In November 2026, get ready for an unforgettable adventure through the iconic cities of London and Amsterdam! You’ll take in a West End musical, explore world-class art galleries, visit famous landmarks, and discover some of the most exciting and inspiring sights these cities have to offer.
Trip Highlights include:
* The National Gallery, National Theatre backstage visit, the Globe, the Tate Modern, a West End Musical, major landmarks and city markets
* Amsterdam canal cruise, Van Gogh Museum, STRAAT Museum, Rijksmuseum, art markets
For more information, see Ms. Stano or Ms. Jennings
Room 158 or 129
* Enjoy the food and shopping of these incredible cities!
Spaces filling up fast - don’t miss out!
English Peer Tutors Needed
We are in need of peer tutors, particularly for senior English. If you are interested in becoming a Peer Tutor please see Ms. Fraser or Ms. Weir in room 246 (Student Success).
ATTN ALL ELEARN STUDENTS
Struggling to navigate your eLearn course in D2L? Scan the QR code below for step by step review of D2L, or come see Ms. Weir or Ms. Fraser in room 246 with your questions.
Upcoming Events
Monday
Clubs
Food
Tuesday
Clubs
Documentary Club
Help us
Interested in filmmaking and journalism??!!
This Tuesday in room 211 at lunch!
Tuesday Chapel Group
Biweekly on Tuesdays
in room 2001
Click to APPLY HERE!
Make your university applications stand out with medical research experience!
Updated***
Submit your Application by:
Thursday, October 9th
MedX Club
For Future Healthcare Leaders
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Meeting will take place:
Every 2nd Tuesday Lunch
in Portable 17
(next meeting will be on April 14)
We are excited to invite students to join the Asian Student Association.
Students from all major Asian ethnicities, including but NOT limited to:
Why Join?
A S A
Wednesday Clubs
All Students Are Welcome - Come to learn and create with Tessa Belanger in the Fishbowl: Second Floor, Room 2010
Scan to register
If you are interested in learning about Indigenous artwork & cultural ways of knowing and being, don’t be shy, gather friends, register, and come out to learn and enjoy some treats. Don’t miss out!
Art Club
Come join us every other Wednesday starting on the 3rd of December at lunch to do fun art projects, collaborate with other creative minds, and learn more about the world of visual art
Thursday
Clubs
Every Thursday in the LC
After School: 2:20-3:30pm
We’re a drop in club!
Come on by any Thursday you can.
For more info contact Mrs. Mok: carol.mok@ocsb.ca
Board Game Club
OPEN IMPROV PLAY
Thurs, Apr 23rd…after school from 2:30-4:00 pm.
come if you’re interested or curious about our team! Grades 8-12
IN rm 310,
the 7/8 Drama Room!
Any questions please see Ms.L or Mr. Terpstra!
St. Joe’s Improv Team
Pride Club!
Thursdays at lunch in room 158 (art room)
This club is all about connecting the LGBTQ+ people and ally’s and working towards building a better and more welcoming school for us all. So if you’d like to help us do this then don't hesitate to pop in at lunch, see you then!
Friday
Clubs
NEUROPSYCH
EVERY FRIDAY DURING HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH
IN PORTABLE 6
Do you like Neurology?
Theoretical Psychology? Philosophy?
True Crime? and Societal Issues?
Come to Neuropsych!!!
GRADES 9-12 ONLY
Our first meeting is on Friday 26th
Chess Club
Starting back up on Friday October 17th!
Meet us every Friday at Lunch in the LC!
Come have fun! No Experience Necessary!
Want to play chess? Want to practice Want to learn?
Come join us!
Volunteer /
Opportunities
3 May, Sunday
@ 130PM to 4PM
(Rain date: 10 May)
Sign-up here 📝:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5UQ3LVU98y
Meet at Half Moon Bay Park pavilion by the pond. Clean-up map in the sign-up form.
Cleaning the capital #107506
Questions ➡ hmbcleanup@bfcrc.ca
Open to Grade 10 and 11 students, the brings together 35 students from across Canada, enrolled in French programs.
The National Ambassador Youth Forum is held in a different city every year. This year, immerse yourself in a 6-day adventure in Moncton, NB, from August 9 to 14.
Enjoy a dynamic week of workshops, activities, and unforgettable experiences centered around the significance of bilingualism. Travel, accommodation and all activities are FREE for participants!
National Ambassador Youth Forum (FNJA)
REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL MAY 1st
For Grade 10 and Grade 11 FSL Students
Go to mauril.ca or download the app on your phone
Youth in Policing Initiative
Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) is an employment program with the Ottawa Police Service for youth 15-18 years of
age who are attending a secondary school program.
The goal of the YIPI program is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and
community relations.
The program is for interested youth with leadership potential including those who may experience barriers to success
and would benefit from this unique opportunity. For more info:
https://jobs-emplois.ottawa.ca/job-invite/11678/
Volunteer Hours Opportunity
In need of Scribes, Proctors and/or Tutors to help with the testing process for students taking the Canada Safety Council Home Alone and Babysitting Course.
Volunteers are mainly needed on PD Days, March Break, Christmas Holidays, during the summer months and some weekends.
The length of time required is usually for a few hours on these days.
For more information visit www.basicswithkaren.ca
Grade 9 & 10 Students
Looking for Volunteer Hours?
Grads
Visit Eden Invitation