High School Morning Announcements
Prayers for our Beloved Deceased
All are welcome to add names of deceased loved ones to this jar in the Chapel. We’ll remember them in our prayers at the liturgies next week.
Talk to Chaplain Amanda
Would you like to earn community service hours after school on Monday?
Family Member Photos- Remembrance Day Assembly
Do you have a family member who has served in the military?
If you would like them to be featured in our school Remembrance Day Assembly, please upload a photo and a description of their role to this google form: Family Photos-Remembrance Day
All photos must be received no later than Wednesday November 6 in order to be included.
Please contact Ms. Stokes if you have questions.
erin.stokes@ocsb.ca
Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee
\Please return your laundered jersey to Ms. Miceli in room 2011 before the end of the week/
Post until June 2027 (ongoing reminder)
High School Lockers
All Grades 9-11 students have been assigned a locker; please check my.studentinfo for location. A lock must be placed on your locker by Friday, September 4th. Schoolbags will NOT be permitted in class. Locks must be locked at all times!!
Please come to the office if there's an issue with your assigned locker.
**Limited Gr12s will be offered a locker by a lottery system during the week of Sept. 7th. Check your email for details.
FREE Math and Stem Tutoring
Sign Up for Tutoring!
Be a Tutor!
Or Drop In: Tuesdays at Lunch
Are you considering a career in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math? Sign up to be paired with a professional mentor in your field of interest via Girls System Mentorship Eastern Ontario. We're a non-profit organization based in Canada that strives to bridge the gap between men and women in STEM.
Some of the benefits of becoming a mentee include:
· Free one-on-one mentoring with a professional in STEM
· Access to monthly workshops and events to further your STEM interests
· A platform to connect with other like-minded individuals
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).
Upcoming Events
NOUVEAU PRIX !!!!
$540
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Mass Starting Again!
THIS FRIDAY Oct 9
Sign up your team before spots fill up!
ST. JOE'S SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALL-DAY SCHOOL EVENT
ST. JOE'S ANGELS�BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
DATE
NOV 9TH
Lace Up for an Unmissable Day on the Court!
Deliver your sign-up sheets to the Tuck shop on October 30th!
$5 Per Person
Super affordable all-day action
6–10 Players
Build your roster today
All-Day Event
Get ready for a super fun day
Grads
STONEBRIDGE TRAIL PARKRUN: FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
VOLUNTEER DETAILS & COMMITMENT
START DATE:
Saturday, October 24th at 8:45am
MEETING POINT:
Beryl Gaffney Parking Lot
FREQUENCY:
WEEKLY (Continuing here every Saturday)
TIME PER SESSION:
90 Minutes or Less
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS:
Volunteer every 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Saturdays
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH PARKRUN?
HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Counts toward your 40-hour requirement!
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY:
Help others get fitter, faster, outside, and healthier.
GET OUTSIDE & ACTIVE:
Enjoy beautiful wooded trails and a positive environment.
DEVELOP SKILLS:
Leadership, teamwork, and communication.
Get Started: Email interest or questions to:
ManotickParkRun@gmail.com
Loran Scholarship
The prestigious Loran Scholarship for character, community involvement, and leadership is now open for applications.
-The application is available at: apply.loranscholar.ca
-Deadline to apply is Oct 15th.
-Minimum average of 88% to be eligible to apply
Monday
Clubs
REHEARSAL MOVED: Mon, Oct 26th @ 2:30-4:00 pm in rm 310, the 7/8 Drama Room!
NO FRIDAY REHEARSAL!
Reminder for our ALL TEAMS event @ Merivale High School @ 5:30- 8:30 pm Mon, Oct 26th. All Improv members are welcome to join.
Any questions please see Ms. L or Mr. Terpstra in 7/8 rm 310!
St. Joe’s Improv Team
Tuesday
Clubs
ASA Biweely Meeting will take place:
(next ONE: Tue. Oct. 27)
High School Panel
at 10:50 am in P.17
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
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?
SJH Business Club
Want to be considered for Co-President, VP Finance, VP Marketing…?
Follow up meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22nd during HS lunch in room 202.
Wednesday Clubs
ST. JOSEPH SKI CLUB
Information Meeting: Thursday, October 29th at Lunch in LC
Trip Dates & Schedule
Wednesdays (5 Trips):�Jan 6, Jan 13, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17
Depart: 2:00 PM from SJH�Return: 8:15 PM to SJH
Important Rules
• Helmets Mandatory for all�• Wrist guards required for boarders�• Drop gear at portable 7:10-7:50 AM�• 150 spots (first come, first served)
Package Pricing (5 Nights)
Bus Transportation (Required): $160
Lift Tickets: $140
Equipment Rental (Optional Skis): $125
Ski Lessons (Optional): $100
Available via SchoolCash Online starting Nov. 2nd
Practice & Meetings Every Wednesday
in Room 221
eSports Tournaments �against other Schools
Not Required to Own a Switch See Mrs. Jowsey or Mr. Reitano for Details
Mario Kart
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Thursday Clubs
Thursday
Clubs
Pride Club!
Every second Thursday at lunch in room 158 (high school art room)
This club is all about connecting the LGBTQ+ people and allies 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!
First meeting will be on Thursday, October 15th!
Friday
Clubs
In-Take Meeting This Friday October, 30th at lunch!!!
Chess Club
Want to play chess? Want to practice? Want to learn?
Come join us ANYTIME!
Starting back up on Friday October 9th!
Friday at Lunch in the LC (Co-op Room)!
Come have fun! NO Experience Necessary!
Volunteer /
Opportunities
Nepean Ringette Tournament 2026 High School Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for HS students to volunteering with the Nepean Ringette Association annual tournament from November 20-22, 2026!
Please fill out the the form using the QR code here:
Tasks include:
Note: For OCSB students, Friday Nov. 20th is a PD Day.
Any questions or concerns? Send a DM to @cfcyouthottawa on Instagram!
Vive La Parole is a virtual program for students in Grades 7-12 Core French and French Immersion. Please note that students must be enrolled in a French as a Second Language (FSL) program in school. Participants will improve their fluency in French, practice their oral French skills, meet new people, and get the opportunity to share ideas, discuss current issues, play games, and more!
Post until end of October
STONEBRIDGE TRAIL PARKRUN: FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
VOLUNTEER DETAILS & COMMITMENT
START DATE:
Saturday, October 24th at 8:45am
MEETING POINT:
Beryl Gaffney Parking Lot
FREQUENCY:
WEEKLY (Continuing here every Saturday)
TIME PER SESSION:
90 Minutes or Less
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS:
Volunteer every 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Saturdays
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH PARKRUN?
HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Counts toward your 40-hour requirement!
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY:
Help others get fitter, faster, outside, and healthier.
GET OUTSIDE & ACTIVE:
Enjoy beautiful wooded trails and a positive environment.
DEVELOP SKILLS:
Leadership, teamwork, and communication.
Get Started: Email interest or questions to:
ManotickParkRun@gmail.com
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