High School Morning Announcements
Pink Shirt Day
On Wednesday February 25th, please wear PINK to support National Pink Shirt Day. This is a day to remind ourselves to be kind to one another and ourselves. The theme this year is “Sprinkle Kindness”. Please wear pink Wednesday February 25th and spread some extra kindness that day!
Course Selection for 2026-2027:
Must be submitted by Feb 27th!
Course Selection for 2026-2027:
Elective Courses across Departments
Please visit the following links to learn about St. Joseph’s many subject areas for when you are choosing your courses for the 2026-2027 school year.
Student Services: Co-operative Education, Peer Support Courses
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
Big congratulations to the cast, crew, and directing team of
They performed for a full house on Friday and wowed the audience! Way to go Jags! Bravo! Encore!
Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Math Contests
There are a couple spots left for anyone in grades 9,10 or 11 interested in writing these math contests.
Please see Mr. Flynn in room 216 ASAP.
The contest will be written in the LC on Wednesday, February 25 from 8:15am-9:15am.
Post until February 15
Indigenous Student Association and Forum
Indigenous students interested in participating in an Indigenous Student Forum in February are invited to pick up a field trip form at Room 2012.
Email laurel.macdonald-boucher@ocsb.ca and daniela.stano@ocsb.ca for more information & to express interest.
R4L Applications:
Help us lead the fight against cancer.
Join the Relay for Life Committee!
Junior Executive Positions Gr 9 & 10
(only 4 sections left!)
General Member
All Grades
(only 6 sections left!)
Deadline to submit is Friday, Feb 20th!
Looking to be Featured in the Yearbook?
This year’s yearbook will feature both a “Guess the Baby” section as well as a “Celebrity Look-Alike” section.
Scan the QR code to upload your photos (Baby Photos or Celebrity Look-Alike).
Both students and teachers can upload photos.
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!
“Peace be with you. Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you.”
Robert Prevost (Pope Leo XIV)
JAGS TRIVIA
SCAN QR CODE TO WIN
Voyage à Québec!
Only 2 spots remain!
Attention all grade 9 to 12 French immersion and core French students!
We will be going to Québec City in “la belle province” in May 2026 (May 5th to May 7th).
Cash online is open!
For more information, please see M. Paradis in room 1012.
Post until October 3rd
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.
Visit Eden Invitation
Upcoming Events
Pink Shirt Day -Kindness Lunch Activity
Bump The Bullies
Monday
Clubs
Tuesday
Clubs
REHEARSAL
for A Team and B team THIS
TuesDAY, Feb 17th
FRIDAY, Feb 20th
NO REHEARSAL FRIDAY
@ 2:10-4:00 pm!!!!
PRACTICE IN rm 310,
the 7/8 Drama Room!
Any questions please see Ms.L or Mr. Terpstra!
St. Joe’s Improv Team
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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Indigenous Students’ Association (ISA)
Tuesdays at lunch in room 158 (art room)
All Indigenous students are invited to join the ISA! This will allow you to connect with other Indigenous students as well as to take part in a variety of amazing activities, including:
- networking opportunities with other Indigenous students from St. Joe's High School, along with Indigenous students from various high schools throughout the board, to discuss the realities of navigating identity in an urban setting
- an opportunity to help organize a student-led board-wide Pow Wow in collaboration with Indigenous organizations in Ottawa and other students from across the city
- field trip opportunities to work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous celebrities who visit Ontario
- opportunities for skilled trades experiences
- access to news about credited courses where curriculum expectations are taught in collaboration with cultural experiences and community partners in a land-based, experiential learning environment
- direct contact with an Indigenous student support person who can help you navigate any questions you may have about accessing bursaries, navigating identity, accessing cultural supports, accessing Jordan's Principal, and more
Meeting will take place:
Every 2nd Tuesday
in Portable 17
(next meeting will be on March 3)
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
Ski Club
Ski Club this Wednesday, Feb 4th
Shed will be open at 7:10am until 7:55am
No Ski/Snowboard equipment allowed on the school bus, get dropped off and bring your gear to the shed (fenced area/woodshop).
We return to St Joe’s at 8pm
Tremblant Trip
Tremblant Trip Wednesday, March 4th
We have 10 spaces available for purchase. If you are interested in a great day of Spring Skiing sign up using School Cash Online.
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
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!
Do you love to write? Are you looking for an inclusive space to write and/or share your writing? Come join the Creative Writing Society!
Our Winter Newsletter has just been published - check it out here!
When: Every Friday at lunch!
Where: Ms. Colucci’s Room: 2014
Volunteer /
Opportunities
If you have any questions, please email: cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com
Remove after Feb 6th
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
There will be a meeting on Wednesday, February 4th at lunch in the art room (158) for anyone interested in being on the Prom Decorating Committee. See Ms. Stano if you are interested and cannot make the meeting.
Ottawa Info Session
Tuesday November 18th from 7-9 PM
Tom Brown Hall
(141 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON)
A Structured and purposeful GAP Year.
Build confidence, connections and direction you need to thrive in adulthood.
What if you could receive a $3,000 FSL bursary to pursue your postsecondary studies in French?
Apply now!
Find out all the details: ACUFC.ca/FSLbursaries