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Mary Catholic Secondary School Student Success is an innovative program aimed at helping all students achieve their potential and succeed in their educational journey. Student Success Teachers play a key role in supporting school-wide efforts to improve outcomes for students who are struggling with the secondary curriculum and may be at-risk of not graduating or receiving certification for their achievements. Direct support to these students is provided in order to improve attendance, retention and achievement rates. In addition, Student Success Teachers work closely with parents and the community to support meaningful learning opportunities for students. Student Success Teachers are an integral part of the school's Student Success Team, which includes Guidance and Special Education Teachers, child and youth counsellor, school nurse, school administration and other identified personnel.The student success office at St. Mary is located on the first floor in room 102 right beside student services. You may contact Mr.
Aref at 905-528-0214, extension 3437.The St. Mary student success office is a place where students who are identified as in-risk of not graduating are invited to access extra supports.
The office is a welcoming environment with a computer and resources conducive to learning. This office is also used for the Credit Rescue Program. Credit rescue is a program in which students attempt to catch up in currently scheduled courses that they are not passing at midterm.
The student success teacher will support these students as they attempt to improve their grade in an effort to achieve success in all of their courses. Students may be removed from their class for a short period of time in order to catch up on the missed work. The Student Success Teacher works collaboratively with the Classroom Teacher in rescuing credits that are in jeopardy. Students are recommended for the program by their Classroom Teacher. At home, there are a lot of things you can do to help develop your child’s numeracy skills, here are just 6:- Help your child develop a growth mindset about math.- Talk about math and point out ways you use math everyday. Do math out loud. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, estimatedo it out loud so your child can hear your thinking.- Play games that involve math with your child.
Games that use dice and spinners (e.g., hide and seek, hopscotch, Snakes and Ladders, Sorry, and Trouble) help with counting. Games using playing cards (e.g., Snap and War) help with comparing and ordering numbers. Games that use strategy (e.g. Guess Who, Checkers, Labyrinth, Sequence, and Chess) help develop logic. Puzzles, Tangrams, Blokus, Nowhere to Go, Pentomino, Rush Hour, Q-Bitz, and Tetris help develop spatial reasoning.
Monopoly and Life help with currency. Battleship helps children get familiar with the coordinate grid system.- Make fractions part of your daily life. Use them when cooking, dividing up a cake, comparing who ate the most pizza- Point out patterns everywherein nature, shapes, floor tiles, numbers, cell phone plans- Read stories to them with math themes (refer to the “Link to Literacy”).At Home Online Engagement and SupportThere are a variety of online programs that can promote a love of mathematics and provide support for children. Here are a few that are available to the students of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board:Prodigy :Prodigy is an online math game that allows your child to develop his/her numeracy skills while exploring various magical worlds. While most children have been given an account by their teacher, parents are able to link to their child’s account to view his/her progress.SuccessMaker :SuccessMaker (also known as Home Grown Math Success) is an adaptive online Math program for Grades 1 to 8 students that is aligned to the Ontario curriculum. If you are interested in having your child work on this program, please contact your child’s teacher.e-math+ :e-math+ is designed to support grade 3 to 6 students on their mathematical journey.
It contains a variety of tools, such as videos, virtual manipulatives, and a glossary, that are helpful for children and parents as they work through their school work. Students access their e-math+ accounts from the mynelson.com website and log in using the information provided by their teachers.Mathify (Click the Mathify icon within myClass):Mathify (formerly known as Homework Help) is an innovative platform provided by TVO and the Ontario Ministry of Education. This site focuses on mathematical help for Ontario students. It is an enriched online classroom tool providing a seamless learning experience for Grade 7 – 10 students, as well as providing live after-school math tutoring with OCT math teachers.Ontario Certified math tutors available 5:30-9:30pm ET, Sunday to Thursday.For more ideas to help develop your child’s numeracy skills and online resources, please check out the PDFs below.
The Ontario Educational Resource Bank includes more than 29000 resources for K-12 students. The OERB can be used by students to keep up with lessons if they are absent (search by keyword for the topic covered in class that day), to establish background knowledge of content/concepts prior to learning about it in class (this is a proven learning strategy that is especially helpful for the struggling student). Setting up prior knowledge is key to student understanding of new material. The OERB can also be used to review difficult concepts covered in class.
For username and password, please see a student success teacher.
The Canadian Association of Gift Planning (CAGP) hosted a Women in Philanthropy Panel Discussion on Fri. March 6th, 2020 at the Royal Botanical Gardens. This event discussed and celebrated women doing remarkable work in philanthropy at all levels, not just through financial contributions.The Hamilton Community Foundation sponsored tickets for young women who are active in volunteering and/or interested in exploring issues related to philanthropy and gender equity. St Mary was represented by Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program students in the Health and Wellness sector Paskaline Birindwa and Gabriela Sierra Gomez. They were seated with the Women 4 Change contributors.
These are individuals who donate to support initiatives that transform the lives of women and girls.SHSM Health and Wellness Program Red Seal Designate student Paskaline Birindwa reflects on her experience below:Personally, my experience at the event was excellent. As I sat down with my schoolmate and friend, Gabriela, and four other wonderful people, I was surrounded with beautiful minds and different ideas. I experienced so much kindness from all the people who attended the event and they were so welcoming.
I am honored to have met each and every one of them, including Patricia. I learned so much about real life opportunities and with the questions I had in mind, I got answers to them.During the panel discussion, I reflected on a time when I wanted an opportunity with funding to be able to volunteer abroad.
This event made me realize I can make it a reality and actually do it. Volunteering or giving back is more than just being financially stable.
Time and skills apply as well as having the money to donate, and it is greatly appreciated. This event made me realize that I can use my skills to change someone else’s life. I can also give my time to assist other people.Helping others or volunteering is not all about nonprofit organizations. One person can choose to support another person if they put their whole heart into it. Overall, being at this event was one of the best experiences of my life.
Knowing that there are women who are determined to put smiles on peoples faces, to support others and give hope to the hopeless - it was an honor to talk with them. Multi-sector SHSM students participated in mandatory ICE (Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship) Training on Feb 27th in the library.
The goal of ICE training is to help develop sector specific knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems and find applicable solutions for the future. The 3 Gears' process (developed by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto) in ICE training, helps student teams solve a real-world challenge specific to an organization.Guest speaker Pam Mulholland, Senior Project Manager, Tourism and Events, City of Hamilton, outlined her career path and presented an engaging PowerPoint on the challenge of creating accessible outdoor festivals and events.
Her question to the students was 'How can we help the City of Hamilton improve outdoor event areas for people with disabilities?' With innovative responses and examples presented by the students. Thank you to ICE Training Instructor Ms. Yamashita for her coordination efforts. Brooke MurphySt Mary Secondary School SHSM Health and Wellness Co-op studentSept 2019 - January 2020.Supervisor: Caroline DunnettMcMaster Children’s HospitalLabour & Delivery UnitWhat an amazing co-op placement experience I had in the Labour & Delivery Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital from September 2019 to January 2020. I learned so much about so many things that it is a bit overwhelming when I think about it. The fantastic people that I worked with, including doctors, nurses and administrators, taught me an incredible amount about the different aspects of health care.
Upon reflection, the three things I learned from my co-op experience that will stay with me are that you never stop learning, you always need to be prepared and that you must be compassionate and empathetic in everything you do.Every day during my co-op I learned something new. Whether it was a procedure, like setting up a birthing room, or a process, like charting a patient’s condition, or a skill, like inserting and IV, I was constantly learning. Since I was a co-op student, I expected this to be the case. However, what really surprised me was that the doctors, nurses and administrators who worked with me were also learning new things every day. I thought that if these smart, experienced, skilled and engaged people always keep learning, then that is what I need to do to become a great nurse.In nursing, as in life, you never know what the next moment brings. In the maternity ward, you could be treating a mother with a normal pregnancy one minute and be dealing with a complex and dangerous premature birth the next minute. The doctors and nurses in the maternity ward were always prepared.
They kept up on their training and techniques, they knew where devices and medicines were located in the ward, and they knew each others strengths and when to use them. By being prepared and doing the things that mattered every day, the people that I worked with ensured that every newborn, mother and family were provided with the best care and services. This taught me that being prepared will help me to be a good student and the best nurse I can.While health care generally and nursing specifically rely a great deal upon the knowledge, skills and expertise of professionals, the thing that I noticed matters as much to patients is the heart, soul and humanity that doctors and nurses show when they care for their patients. The staff in the maternity ward were always doing things that offered patients empathy and compassion.
I experienced the importance of this first hand. Heart, I learned, is as just important as knowledge.I have known for a long time that I wanted to be a nurse, just like my mom. The Specialist High Skills Major Program and my co-op placement provided me with knowledge and experience that is beyond what I could have learned in the classroom alone. I am extremely grateful to all the people who shared their time, experience and knowledge to assist me in achieving my SHSM Red Seal Designation with such an impactful co-op placement experience. Anna HirleheySt Mary Secondary School SHSM Energy Co-op studentSept 2019 - January 2020.Supervisor: Dr.
Turak, Associate Professor and Associate Undergraduate Chair, Department of Engineering PhysicsMcMaster UniversityMy time as a high school co-op student at McMaster in the Engineering Physics department was amazing, and was an experience unique to my high school education.With this co-op I was able to work among Grad Students and truly see what it is like to be a student at McMaster University. I worked on making a new substrate holder for the dip coater in the lab. I utilized the work of a previous summer student and expanded upon it trying new ways to solve the problem. In this process I expanded on my knowledge of CAD and 3D printing, things I knew little about before and probably wouldn’t learn in an average high school class.Additionally, every member of the McMaster faculty was welcoming and kind and they made my experience here highly positive!My time here has made me hopeful for the future, as studying Engineering at McMaster is my goal. My time here has proven to be an enjoyable, educational and inspiring experience working in Dr. Turak’s research group among incredible individuals.I am thankful for the amazing opportunity that this placement gave me and the people I was able to meet and work alongside. A co-op placement in the McMaster Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences at St.
Joseph Hospital is helping clear the path for hopeful future doctor Danaeya Wolfe.The grade 12 student from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is currently enrolled in the Specialist High Skills Majors program which allows students to focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests.“From a young age, I have always been interested in science, particularly biology,” said Wolfe. “Similarly, I have always wanted to attend McMaster University for my post-secondary education, and my co-op at Foster Labs is affiliated with McMaster, so it was a great opportunity that I could not refuse.”Wolfe is under the wing of St Mary Co-op teacher Gian Francis DiPaolo and Dr. Jane Foster whose work at Foster Lab includes investigating how the immune system and gut microbiota influence brain function and behaviour.' My Summer Co-op ExperienceJustin Dennehy - SHSM Energy Red Seal DesignateOver the course of my 2019 summer break, I completed five weeks of Summer School co-op for my Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Red Seal Designation in Energy.I was placed at McMaster University in the Department of Engineering Physics.
I was mentored by Dr. Ray LaPierre, Professor, and Chair of the Department of Engineering Physics, as well as Undergraduate student, Pedro, and Graduate student, Ara.While I was on placement, I had the opportunity to adventure around campus and see what university life is like. I was able to visit many different buildings on campus, for example, the many libraries, the student center, and also different labs. This reach ahead experience will give me an advantage if I were to attend McMaster University next year. Also, while completing co-op, I was able to ask the students I was placed with about some of the programs and opportunities I would be able to pursue in my first year at Mac and some of the different things I would be learning in the first-year Engineering.The project that I was working on under the supervision of Dr. LaPierre was an application in solar cells.
In the division I was working with, we monitored the thermal conductivity of silicon wafers. LaPierre’s lab, we used devices that would monitor the thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity of the silicon. We would change the heat of the silicon and change the current that was flowing through it. My main task was to code different programs to make it more simple for the team to run different tests on the silicon.While I was in my placement, I was able to learn many different skills. One of the main skills was to learn coding in the coding language “Python”. I spent the first few weeks learning how to code, which in the future will assist me in my studies or in a job. I also had the opportunity to learn how to work in a lab environment which can be extremely useful when it comes to post-secondary studies.
Finally, and most importantly, I learned to ask questions when I didn’t understand something. When it came to what our team was working on, at first I had a difficult time understanding how things worked but after countless questions and time in the lab, I finally understood the concepts of what was being achieved.Overall, I had a great experience working at McMaster University under the supervision of Dr. I was able to learn a great deal in a short period of time. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that I was given by SHSM Counsellor Mrs. Castura and the other Summer School co-op teachers, and most importantly the staff and students at my placement at McMaster University.
I would do it all again if I had the chance, and I highly recommend seeking a co-op placement at McMaster University, if given the opportunity. On December 5, 23 SHSM Health and Wellness and Non-Profit sector students participated in mandatory ICE (Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship) training. The full-day session incorporated the principles of teamwork, problem solving and communication.The real-world problem of student mental health was explored. Public health nurse, Diane Lau, introduced the problem of:'What can we do to promote positive mental well-being for all students at our school?
And How can your school support you in your self-care in order to promote your mental well-being?' .Students engaged in presentations that summarized and highlighted key issues of importance to them.Check out the slideshow. Mary would like to congratulate student-athlete Emma Lazenby on her commitment to row with the University of Oklahoma Sooners next year. On Wednesday December 4th, Emma was surrounded by family, friends, teammates and coaches in a signing celebration at St.
Mary.Emma has always demonstrated discipline and hard work in both her studies and athletic pursuits. Greg Hanta, 4-year coach of the St. Mary rowing team, spoke of Emma’s intense work ethic and incredible leadership. He applauded her ability to rise to different challenges and set a positive example as a mentor on the team.Some of these challenges include having to leave her home country, as she was born in England, switching schools after grade 9 to join the Crusaders, transitioning from being a multi-medal National-level cyclist to a brand new sport in rowing, and keeping up with an intense University-level course load. Emma certainly loves a challenge and meets each one with a smile on her face.Emma’s impressive Crusader career includes a Junior Women’s city record (2017), an individual event city championship (2018), city championships in the Senior Women’s Four and the overall team (2018), silver medals at both the Provincial and National Indoor Rowing Championships (2018), and a finalist finish in the Senior Women’s Quad at the Outdoor Canadian Championships (2019). Emma also trains and competes with the Leander Boat Club in Hamilton.The Oklahoma Sooners coaching staff was thrilled to sign Emma.
Coach Krystina Sarff had the following to say; “We are thrilled to have Emma join the Oklahoma Rowing team as a part of the 2020 class! She is an incredible hard worker who not only loves the sport of rowing but loves to train and sets an outstanding example for her teammates. We are truly looking forward to having Emma’s leadership and character in our Sooner Rowing family.”Emma has been a standout on the St. Mary rowing team for 3 years but has also represented the Crusaders on the cross-country team for 2 years, as well as the SMAC athletic council for 2 years.
In grade 9 she also qualified for the OFSAA championships in swimming. Despite keeping busy, Emma has always prioritized her studies and maintained honors in each of her 4 high school years.
She is a SHSM Health and Wellness Red Seal Graduate and will be studying Health and Exercise Science next year.The St. Mary community would like to congratulate Emma on her many accomplishments. We know she will continue to represent the Crusaders well in the next chapter of her journey at the University of Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner, Emma! St Mary grade 10 Science, grade 11 Biology and grade 12 Kinesiology classes hosted CESAP ( Concussion Education Safety and Awareness Program) presentations in their classes.A McMaster University School of Medicine outreach initiative, first year medical students shared experiences about concussion injuries and the basic elements of brain anatomy and physiology were conveyed through interactive activities. St Mary students learned how sustaining a concussion can impact their lives and gain a better appreciation for the severity of this injury.These presentations were part of the MACTalks Series through the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program - Health and Wellness sector. The LIUNA (Labourer's International Union of America) Local 837 offered a one-day Red Seal Trades Symposium on November 13th at the LIUNA Training Center.
Over 50 Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Construction sector and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) interested students from both school boards participated. They had the opportunity to try hands-on activities including Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Burning, Concrete finishing, Mini excavators, Telescopic boom lifts, Fire extinguisher simulator training, Safety training, Cooking and presentations on other careers in the Red Seal trades. Since 2017, the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) sector students across Ontario have been certified in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) skills through a mandatory training program. The goal of ICE training is to help develop sector specific knowledge and skills to solve real world problems and find applicable solutions for the future.' The 3 Gears' process (developed by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto) in ICE training, helps student teams solve a real-world challenge specific to an organization.Students have engaged in team building and ice breaking activities, followed by a “Dragon's Den” challenge where they create a new product, with a viable sales plan, based on the use of specific resources. A sample 'problem' is presented by a local community partner, industry or organization where the students then create, plan and present an effective problem solving strategy for the organization.The most recent ICE Training session involved multi-sector students who considered the problem presented from the various sector perspectives.
We thank Sonia Mrva, Senior Curator of Heritage Strategies for the City of Hamilton, who presented with the question of how to increase High School student participation at the Hamilton Civic Museums. Deciding on a career, especially in high school, can be nerve-wracking, to say the least.But for grade 12 St. Mary Catholic Secondary School student Brooke Murphy, she’s already mapping out her future.“I want to be a nurse,” she said. “Just like my mom.”A Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program offered at the school is helping Murphy follow in her mom’s footsteps. Hard work pays off as ten newly graduated secondary students discovered at a scholarship banquet hosted by the African Caribbean Cultural Potpourri Inc. (ACCPI) on October 16.The annual scholarship program was initiated in 1996 to foster and reward academic excellence and outstanding community service.
To date, 264 scholarships and bursaries have been awarded to deserving students to help with their post-secondary studies.This year’s theme, “Lifting by Giving,” not only honoured their service and example, but paid tribute to past and present ACCPI boards, committees, sponsors and contributors whose vision and own volunteerism have inspired new generations of students to greater service.“What a powerful sign of ‘Lifting by Giving,’” said David Hansen, Director of Education in words of greeting on behalf of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School. “I thank you for the example you provide for all of us through selfless giving.”Hours and hours of selfless giving, he qualified.“We live in a world where too often the focus is on ‘I’ – what’s in it for me. You have answered that the world in which you live and the world that you will foster is focused on ‘we.’”Sharing advice from his father, a much respected and celebrated educator, Hansen said, “Our glory is not found in what we do but what we allow others to do.
Our glory is not in what we are but in what we help others to become.”“This whole event is a celebration of just that sentiment and in your young lives you have clearly lived it out.”“Thank you for your inspiration and for your example,” he commended. “Thank you for being such powerful signs of hope to all of us, and most of all, thank you for representing the very best that the African and Caribbean cultures have to offer our community.”HWCSDB honourees include:Matilda Ansa-SamRecipient of the Christine Joyce Boahene & ACCPI Award $1000A graduate of Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School, Aba Ansa-Sam achieved four straight years of honour roll status while participating in a variety of extra-curricular and community activities. Aba participated in the annual Pilgrimage, DREAMS and Halloween for Hunger. She was also involved with community organizations as a children’s program supervisor and volunteer coach with the elderly and sick. She is the recipient of the OECTA Christian Service Award, the John C.
Holland Award, and the Stella & Max Rotman Youth Humanitarian Award. Aba is currently pursuing a BSc degree in Nursing at Mohawk College. She aspires to be a midwife or a Labour and Delivery nurse, and hopes to specialize in pregnancy, childbirth, women’s sexual and reproductive health, and newborn care.Jewel OdogdaRecipient of the Karen Nelson/Dr.
Colin & Paul Nurse Award $1000Jewel is a graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School where she was known for her compassion, excellent work ethic and contagious positive attitude. Jewel was an Honour Roll student who also participated in various school activities, including Dance team, Track and Field, and Step Squad. As a member of the school’s Diversity Committee, Jewel helped to organize a Bullying Awareness Week which not only sought to combat the negative effects of bullying but also set a positive example for her peers. Outside of school, Jewel is active in her church where she is a member of the choir and assists with the children’s ministry, teen camp activities and feeding the homeless.
She is currently enrolled at the University of Toronto where she is pursuing Psychological Health Science, and hopes to become a neurosurgeon.Tresheka HemmingsRecipient of the Pollard/Abrams & ACCPI Award $1000Tresheka is a graduate of Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School where she took an interest in health sciences and community volunteerism. A driven and accomplished individual, she aspires to start her own medical research company and has dedicated much of her time as a volunteer at the Red Cross Society and the Lend-A-Hand Project.
At school, she participated in a number of extra-curriculars such as Track and Field, the Agricultural Science Club, and Ardenne’s student Body and Culture Diversity Club. Tresheka’s leadership skills have been recognized with an Award of Excellence, a Certificate of Merit, and a Special Award Certificate. She is currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry at Brock University.Rebecca MatsakawoRecipient of the Mervyn Jobity Award $1000Rebecca graduated from St. Mary Catholic Secondary where she was an Honour Roll student, a prefect, peer mentor, and member of the HAT Team and Diversity Club. Through the Specialist High Skills Major Program, Rebecca was able to focus her studies on Health and Wellness.
Her academic achievements and commitment to community have been recognized with a Nelson Mandela Scholarship and Spotlight Award. Rebecca is currently attending the University of Guelph where she is enrolled in the Kinesiology program.Sojourn Perryman-MarkRecipient of the Pastor Wycliff Clarke Award $1000Sojourn is a graduate of Cathedral High School where she was known for her kindness and passion for social justice. In addition to high marks, Sojourn was involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities, including Student Council where she served most recently as President, as well as in school band, choir, CHS Pride, Pilgrimage Committee and swim team. In the community, Sojourn volunteered at 541 Eatery & Exchange, a non-profit eatery whose funds directly support community initiatives. She was also actively involved with the Focus on Youth summer camp program where she supervised co-workers and participated in efforts to empower youth.
She is currently at Wilfred Laurier University studying law.Esther GoombsRecipient of the HYSO Founders Award $1000Esther Goombs is a graduate of St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School where she demonstrated academic excellence, active leadership and exemplary community service. In addition to achieving Honour Roll, Esther participated in Band, Glee Club, Peer Mentoring and the Debate Team. Her efforts have been recognized with the Headmaster’s Trophy Award and Glee Award. Outside of school, she volunteered for the reading program at Red Hill Public Library, helping children and newcomers to improve their English proficiency. Esther’s interest in International Relations has inspired her to pursue a double degree in Public Administration and Political Science at the University of Ottawa.
She aspires to become an international lawyer and diplomat in the Department of Foreign Affairs.Sharon AdegbiteRecipient of the Justin Policarpio & ACCPI Award $1250A graduate of Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School, Sharon was a hard working student who took great pride and demonstrated great commitment in every task she undertook. She maintained Honour Roll status while active in the life of the school.
She served on the prefect council, participated in the math and robotics club, and was a member of the school choir. In addition to her school activities and academics, Sharon volunteers with her church as a bible school camp counsellor and youth choir leaders. She is currently pursuing a mathematics degree at the University of Waterloo and aspires to become an actuary.Siena MitchellRecipient of the ACCPI Founder’s Award $1500Siena is an ambitious and diligent young woman who recently graduated from Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School. There she achieved outstanding academic success while also serving on the Health Action Team, the Eco Club and ThinkFAST where she conducted group activities for her peers. As a prefect and tutor, Siena was a highly respected mentor to Grade 9 students. Outside of school, she has volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society, St.
Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, CFL Fans Fight for Cancer fundraiser and Juravinski Hospital Cancer Centre. Currently, Siena is attending Brock University for Nursing with the goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.
Kate was the student lead on a Speak up grant project called the ' Green Ribbon Wish Organ Donation and Awareness Campaign'. Kate led activities from April to the end of May that included a school t-shirt drive for the Logan Boulet Green Shirt Day, in class presentations about organ donation, a promotional school announcement campaign highlighting the online beadonor.ca registration site, a school wide assembly with guest speakers from the St Joseph's Health care system, Hamilton Health Sciences and previous assistant coach of the Humboldt Broncos, Hamilton born Mr. Mr Smith read a powerful letter from the Boulet family to the St Mary community supporting Kate's organ donation and awareness campaign. The St Mary Foods class hosted a Green Ribbon Cookie sale and the Fashion class displayed a 'Second Life' fashion show of recycled clothing. The month finished with a highly successful raffle. Please check outWatch the Cable 14 interview here.
Meira Morphet is the latest in a long line of St. Mary graduates selected to take part in a research placement through the High School Science Research Bursary Program.The Health Science Research Bursary Awards Program, offered jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University Health Sciences, is available to senior students interested in pursuing a Health Science research pathway.
Fifteen candidates were chosen this year out of 123 applicants. The mean grade point average of the 15 recipients was 96 percent.Morphet, who is in her first year of an Integrated Degree in Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences at McMaster University, will be working with Associate Professor Dr. Kerstin De Wit on a multi-centre study at Hamilton General Hospital this fall where she’ll be learning various techniques in clinical research.More importantly, the experience will give Morphet, an aspiring med student, a taste of life as a physician.To learn more about the High School Science Research Bursary Program, visit. Five graduating students from St. Mary Catholic Secondary School were recognized for being “rays of light” during their Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) placements at St. Joseph’s Villa.The awards, presented by St.
Joseph’s Villa Foundation, recognized achievement in the areas of Health Care, Non-Profit and Community Development, Health and Wellness, Business and Volunteer Service.“St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is honoured and privileged to have the long-standing support of the St. Joseph's Villa Foundation that generously sponsors graduation awards for deserving students of St. Mary,” says Health and Wellness SHSM teacher, Nancy Castura.SHSM is an Ontario Ministry of Education sponsored program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector. Programs offered at St.
Mary include Business, Construction, Energy, Health and Wellness, Non-Profit and Community Development, and Transportation.This year's award recipients are:Olivia Bakker – Health Care AwardRebecca Harrington – Non-Profit and Community DevelopmentChelsa Kurian – Health and WellnessKatelyn Scime – BusinessOlivia Valeri – Rays of Light Volunteer Service AwardThe students not only embody the school motto, “Live, Love, Learn,” but carry out the mission service of the Sisters of St. Joseph in their communities.
Applications for the Summer Co-op Program are now being accepted. 'On the morning of March 18th, I was on my way to school, when a medical emergency abruptly interrupted us. My bus driver was having a seizure. When I was alerted to this, my instincts kicked in and I immediately jumped into action; moving to the front of the bus to stabilize the driver’s head momentarily, grabbing the first aid kit, and pushing the doors open to flag nearby traffic for help.Within a matter of minutes, it seemed we had gotten the situation partially under control. However, without my participation in the St Mary Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program, I do not think things would have gone near as smoothly.
A requirement for SHSM is to participate in two days of CPR C and Standard First Aid training. This combined with my summer co-op experience at McMaster Hospital, surrounded by medical professionals constantly handling chaotic situations, gave me the confidence to act swiftly and fearlessly in a stressful situation. I cannot thank the SHSM Program enough for giving me such valuable life-saving skills.' - Kennedy Couture, Grade 11 SHSM Health and Wellness student. Long-time community partner, St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, invited St.
Mary Secondary School students to participate in a required Mock Evacuation ‘Code Green’ conducted by its Emergency Preparedness Committee.St. Mary responded to the call with 73 Grade 10 Careers and Civics and Grade 11 Health Care students who participated in the morning event. Upon arrival, students were divided into groups by the Villa staff and sent to stations or Resident Home Areas where they played out the role of a residents (some in wheelchairs) in this given situation. Students were evacuated to the Auditorium on the main floor where City Emergency Response Teams and other representatives observed and gave feedback to Villa staff on the evacuation procedures.Besides understanding the value of volunteering as a community service, the St.
Mary students experienced required safety and management protocol in a health care setting. They were introduced to various health care careers and interacted with a variety of health care professionals at the Villa and from the community.Most importantly, they socialized with the residents and shared a snack at the end of the event.Students were asked to reflect on their experience:“I enjoyed it because I was able to make other people’s lives easier.
I found the experience to be valuable because some of the residents may not have many people who visit them, and I enjoyed socializing with them. It allowed me to take the time to appreciate the relationships I have and how lucky I am to have people to talk to.
I learned more about the community I live in by working with them, and the demographics of who lives in it.”“My experience during the Villa Mock Evacuation was truly wonderful. I have never been in a seniors home and I did not know what to expect.
Everyone was kind to each other and everyone in the Villa was working together for the residents. The residents I met were friendly and I never knew how important it was to communicate with them.”“I was on the Rec team and stayed behind and talked to the residents as they came down to the auditorium. I met many new people, and talked to lots of interesting residents who had life advice for me. I met staff members and was introduced to the Villa. It felt great to be a part of this and to help out.
I’m happy I participated in it.”. Flamborough Review Mon May 21 2018 Page: 1 Section: CommunityWith a little help of divine intervention, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is getting creative in order to increase their graduation rate.To help students be successful in high school, the board is focusing on the Grade 9 transition year by working to ensure they pass all of their courses. If they don’t, students are offered various strategies to get them back on track.“They have opportunities to either repeat a course in summer school or to do what we call a credit recovery so that those students do not leg behind their peer group, that’s — that’s very important,” said Pathways student success consultant Colleen McPhee.She explained that the schools also put a high focus on attendance and see a correlation between good attendance and graduating in four or five years. The only way to succeed is togetherA new ArcelorMittal’s campaign called 'The World is What You Make It,' features the stories of six individuals who are helping contribute to a more sustainable world.Featured is recent St.
Mary graduate Jonathan Bednarksi, who explains how his experience in STEM and robotics has changed the way he views success while bringing his classroom teachings to life.“Robotics has taught me this completely different perspective where instead of individuals having to build themselves up in a community it’s more of individuals coming together to form groups and those groups work together to build up the community as a whole.”Read the full feature here. Next class is September 8, 2020 - June 26, 2020.
We are currently accepting registrations.This program enables students to earn a Personal Support Worker Certificate, accredited through the Province of Ontario, with the Ontario Community Support Association. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge to work as a personal support worker and gain practical experiences working in a health care environment.There are also 6 secondary school credits attached to this course.The program is 10 months (September to June) in duration and runs every Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m.
Until 1:45 p.m.Mandate:The St. Charles PSW program is fully accredited with the Province of Ontario and provides students with the theory and knowledge that is required to understand all aspects of their role as a Personal Support Worker. Student learning is reinforced and enhanced by applying theory to practice while assigned to both their clinical and community cooperative education assignments. OverviewSpecialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Potential Red Seal graduates of the St. Mary Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program were recognized at the February 15th Board-wide Specialist High Skills Major Acknowledgement Day.St. Mary offers six different sectors of the Ministry of Education Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program: Business; Construction; Energy (Sub-sector: Robotics); Health and Wellness ( Sub-sectors: Health Care, Fitness and Early Childhood and Youth Studies); Non Profit and Community Development; and Transportation.All secondary school graduates earn the same Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), however, students who successfully complete every component of the SHSM earn the Red Seal Designation which is added to their diploma to recognize this accomplishment. Successful completion of the SHSM requirements is also indicated on the student’s official transcript (i.e. The Ontario Student Transcript). In this way, a record of their success and program concentration is accessible to post-secondary institutions, employers and training organizations.SHSM students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests as they complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in their selected sector. A Hamilton teen born with a partial left hand is using her co-op placement to help other people with disabilities.
Mary’s high school student isn’t just checking off her graduation requirements, she’s inspiring others along the way.CHCH’s Tegan Versolatto visited Abby Cappanelli, SHSM Health and Wellness sector student, at the Prosthetics & Orthotics Department at Hamilton Health Sciences where she’s been helping make prosthetics like the one she’s worn all her life. The co-op placement is part of the Grade 12 Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Health & Wellness.See the video at. 1.What is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)?The SHSM is a way of recognizing outstanding programming and student success. An SHSM (Red Seal) designation on a diploma tells everyone that the student has focused his/her high school experience on a career path that matches his/her skills and interests. Specifically, the student has focused his/her educational program in a particular economic sector and successfully completed all key program components – at the same time he/she has met all the graduation requirements.2.What are the components of an SHSM?Bundle of CreditsSuccessfully complete 8-10 Grade 11-12 courses in the SHSM pathway, including “coop” education.
Students will complete an assignment that connects various subject areas to the sector.CertificationsEarn 6-7 compulsory certifications (e.g. Standard First Aid, CPR, and WHMIS) and additional sector-specific certifications.Experiential LearningParticipate in activities that provide opportunities to explore and reflect on a variety of sector-specific experiences and careers (e.g.
Guest speakers, job shadow, interviews)“Reach Ahead” Experience(s)Participate in activities that allow students to explore and experience post-secondary destinations within the sector (e.g. Field trips).3.In which sectors can a student earn an SHSM?Schools can apply to the Ministry of Education to offer SHSMs in a variety of sectors. Our school offers Business, Construction, Energy, Health and Wellness, Non-Profit and Community Development and Transportation. Schools must receive approval from the Ministry of Education before they can offer an SHSM.4.Are SHSM programs open to every student?SHSM programs are open to all students in Grade 11 and 12 and is designed to meet the needs of students who want to pursue post secondary education, training or employment in specific sectors. To ensure that there is a good match for the student, he/she must attend an information session before being registered in a program.5. What are the benefits to students?Students in an SHSM program are involved in courses and experiences that match and develop their skills and interests.
They are “engaged” and motivated to succeed because they can easily connect their present-day learning to their post secondary and career goals. Participants have many opportunities to:.explore, identify and refine education and career goals;.develop sector-specific knowledge and understandings;.earn industry-recognized certifications;.make real-life industry connections (i.e.
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