Paws and Reflect November 2014

November 2014 Volume 15 Issue 1
St. Marguerite d’Youville S.S. School Newsletter
St. Marguerite d’Youville C.S.S.
10815 Dixie Road, Brampton Ontario Canada L6R 2W5
Tel: (905) 789.5560 • Fax: (905) 789.1143
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dytweets • Website: www.dpcdsb.org/dyouv
Head Secretary
Mrs. Paralovos
Board Chair
Mario Pascucci
Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Contardi
Trustee
Scott McLauchlan
Budget Secretary
Mrs. Amatruda
School Council Chairs
Mrs. Lianne Fernandes
Mrs. Kathryn Cespite
Attendance Secretary
Mrs. King
Principal
Kevin Greco
Vice Principals
Frances Campese
James Chambers
Anthony Marcellino
Chaplain
Tony Whelan
Student Services
Corrine Maury (A-D’CRUZ)
Claudio DiFederico (DE-LE)
Alda Domingues (LI-RE)
Marin Dragicevic (PI-Z)
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Assistant Secretary(s)
Mrs. Curtis
Mrs. D’Amato
Library Secretary
Mrs. Caroleo
Newsletter Editors
Frances Campese
Josef Constantino
Newsletter Publisher,
Design & Layout
Josef Constantino
Director of Education
John Kostoff
Superintendent of Schools
Les Storey
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Principal’s Message ~ November is already here!!
The St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School Community has been very busy
with many wonderful activities for our students! All of our activities this year are
centred around the theme of our pastoral plan, “Exploring Paths of Joy”. Pope
Francis has been very clear in modeling a life of joy found within the Gospel. We
will build on his leadership in this regard.
Students experience joy participating in the many sports teams and clubs that are
up and running again this year. The energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere
around the school is possible because of our dedicated staff members that spend
many hours before and after school working with these groups. There is
something for everyone at d’Youville! We believe that student wellbeing and
success is greatly improved when they become interested and engaged in school
outside the classroom.
We are looking forward to National Anti-bullying week November 16th-22nd. During this week we will
celebrate and showcase the caring, compassionate and inclusive community that we strive so hard to
be. Throughout the year students will continue to engage in many activities that will promote prevention,
intervention and awareness of Physical, Verbal, Social and Electronic forms of Bullying. “The DPCDSB prohibits
bullying in all its forms as a serious offense against the dignity of persons created in the image of
God”. Bullying is not permitted anywhere at St. Marguerite d’Youville or during any school related
activities. We offer many supports at the school to help students who experience or witness unwanted
comments or behaviors. Students can speak to a guidance counselor, any teacher or office staff. We also have
an anonymous Safe Schools Online Reporting Link on our website where they can report these inappropriate
behaviours.
Semester one midterm report cards are distributed at the same time as this newsletter. Our hope is that you
use the midterm report as one of many ways for parents to continually review your child’s progress. We also
encourage you to make regular contact with teachers and guidance counselors.
Remember to visit our Website for more information about our school at http://www.dpcdsb.org/DYOUV/
and sign up to follow us on Twitter @dytweets.
Mr. K. Greco
Catholic Student of the Year
St. Marguerite d’Youville S.S. is proud to
announce that on Saturday, October 25th
2014, one of our students was presented
with the Catholic Student of the Year
Award at the annual Fr. Fogherty Awards
Dinner. Congratulations goes out to
Andrea Royce from the entire d’Y School
Community.
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Chaplains Message
Exploring Paths of Joy
Our theme this year is Exploring Paths of Joy.
None of us has all the answers, but together we
are seeking and exploring. We all want joy.
Allow me to share what I am learning so far this
year.
One of our students in the Planning for
Independence program told me that the first
key to joy is love. These are wise words. Do
we know love in our lives? Do we know the
love of God? I think joy has something to do
with service as well. Our most joyful moments
are those times we are able to transcend self.
Misery comes when everyone is thinking of
themselves.
Recently I saw a man in the rain directing traffic
outside a hospital. I have never seen so much
life and joy in a soul in a long time. I am
realizing that joy has nothing to do with how
rich you are. It has a lot to do with our
attitude, even in the rain. There is joy in being.
It is so simple. Life is a blessing. I saw written
on a bench recently, “Every day we wake up is
a blessing.
We should take nothing for
granted.”
Grade 9 Retreat
On September 25th all
Grade 9 d’Youville students travelled to the
Brampton Soccer Centre to spend the day in
community, nurturing
their relationship with
God. The day began
with students reconnecting with their orientation Link Leaders
through team building
activities. One of these
activities
included
body surfing, in which
students carried each
other as one body.
Through this activity
and others, students
learned the importance
of working together instead of in competition - to reach a common goal. Following
group activities, students were engaged by
inspirational speaker,
Alvin Law: Alvin was
Joy is in community. On October 15th we
brought together all of these aspects of joy. We
celebrated our saint by raising money for
Sharelife (www.sharlife.org). We came together
as a community around a cause larger than
ourselves. We celebrated the love of God who
gives himself to us in the Eucharist. We
celebrated with food, music, and sports – three
of the many awesome things we enjoy in this
life. Many thanks to the parents and knights
who helped with the cooking!
We have only just begun to explore the theme
of Joy. We still have so much to learn. I
would like to end with a quote from Pope
Francis exhortation called The Joy of the Gospel:
“Nobody can go off to battle unless he is fully
convinced of victory beforehand. If we start
without confidence, we have already lost half
the battle and we bury our talents. While
painfully aware of our own frailties, we have to
march on without giving in... Let us recover and
deepen our enthusiasm, that delightful and
comforting joy of evangelizing, even when it is
in tears that we must sow."
T. Whelan
born without arms and
has faced many challenges in life as a result.
He learned to adapt to
his environment and
leads a very full life
travelling and sharing
his unique story. Students built on their
relationships with each
other and God.
Through the activities,
a community lunch,
and a reflective prayer
liturgy, students truly
came together as one
body. Thank you to
the Link Leaders for the
connections you made
and for being such excellent role models for
the Grade 9 students.
T. Whelan,
P. McAllister,
M. Brum,
E. McPhee,
K. McMullin
Cadbury Business Trip
On Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
the grade 11 Marketing and grade
12 Business Management class had
the opportunity to tour the
Cadbury factory in downtown
Toronto. Students sampled
chocolate products and earned a
certificate in Cadbury Chocology.
Cadbury employees taught
d’Youville students about the
manufacturing process, and the
science behind making a Cadbury
chocolate bar. Students were able
to hold an actual chocolate bean.
Students got to see first-hand how
the Cadbury Dairymilk chocolate
bar is produced. Business students
were able to see the President’s
office, and his secret wall
compartment. We learned some
fun facts such as the Cadbury mini
eggs have a chocolate centre, and
a 60 layer candy coating.
Students toured the Cadbury
museum, factory and retail store.
Students were able to purchase
Cadbury chocolate products at a
discounted price.
We learned
about
past Marketing
promotional strategies conducted
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by CADBURY. Students and
teachers were impressed with the
Caramilk Golden key promotion.
The winner of this promotion
received $250,000! If you want
to hear more information about
it, please ask a Business student!!!!
We did not find out the answer
to the historic question, “How do
they get the Caramel inside the
Caramilk bar? but maybe we will
have better luck next semester!!!!
d’Y Business & Computers
Department
by serving those in need and following in our patron
saint’s footsteps. We are looking forward to
continuing the semester with more learning, more
fun and many more opportunities for success!
Mrs. Brum-Porto, Mrs. Costa-Pellico, and Ms.
D’Souza
ESL Field Trip to Black Creek Pioneer
Village and York University
A.C.C.E.S.S.
Presenting d’Youville’s A.C.C.E.S.S. program!
A.C.C.E.S.S. stands for Alternative Caring Community
Empowering Student Success.
A.C.C.E.S.S. is a
program developed for students that for a variety of
reasons, require an alternative learning environment.
A.C.C.E.S.S includes cross-curricular programming,
credit recovery, credit acquisition, experiential
learning and much more!
From apple and pumpkin picking for our Healthy
Eating Unit, to zip lining at Heartlake to staying
healthy and active, our students have been hard at
work this fall! Our focus for September and October
was to build community and work on making our
class an unstoppable team. While working on their
core courses and recovery of credits, we have also
made time for some fun-filled projects. Students
have already begun to hone in on their craft skills by
creating dream catchers as part of their Expressing
Aboriginal Cultures course. We are reading a four
part graphic novel series that educates students on
First Nations culture while also addressing their
history and traditions. The Dream Catcher is only
the first of many projects they will create this year.
We have also continued our study of literature by
exploring the Maze Theory. After focusing on
various types of mazes and literary analysis of the
maze theory through short stories, we went to Laser
Quest with Mr. Yan and Ms. Martin’s grade 9
students.
We are currently embarking on our
hospitality unit where we will be working closely
with Ms. Monticciolo’s class in learning some very
important cooking skills. We are currently preparing
for our retreat which is to feed the homeless in
downtown Toronto. Our students will be learning
about poverty in Canada and more specifically
within the GTA, while truly living out Catholic values
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On October 23rd, a group of 25 English as a Second
Language students visited Black Creek Pioneer Village
and York University. For three hours they lived like
Canadian Pioneers from 200 years ago. First, they
worked in a pioneer workshop making everything
from spoons to sweaters. Then, it was off to the
pioneer kitchen to prepare soup, corn-bread, and
cookies.
After eating this delicious food, they
explored other parts of village life: the doctor’s
office, the blacksmith, the mill, and the church.
The day then changed from looking at the past to
looking at the future. They toured York University
and spent time observing university life. Many of
the students said that seeing university life first hand
has inspired them. Overall, the day gave them an
interesting hands-on look at Ontario’s past, and a
view of University life to motivate them to be part
of Ontario’s future.
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Grade 9 English Trip to
Laserquest Brampton
On October 22nd, Ms. Costa’s and Ms.
Brum’s ACCESS students, along with
Mr. Yan’s and Ms. Martin’s Grade 9
English classes invaded the Brampton
Laserquest site to enhance their learning
of the major archetype/pattern in
English literature, namely the maze.
After reading about the maze setting in
literature (the labyrinth in Theseus and
Minotaur; and the forest in Hansel and
Gretel) and the way out (the ball of
string and the trail of pebbles), the
student entered the living maze of
Laserquest, adopting character names
and tagging each other. They also
watched an educational video on the
history of mazes and the science of
lasers.
“...students learned a
little about media
studies and
discovered the role
of “violence” in art.
Just as important, the students learned
a little about media studies and
discovered the role of “violence” in art.
While we shoot or tag each other in art
(including video games, film and
literature), the role of the imagination is
to keep those exciting actions in the
imagination and to not let them enter
real life.
Overall it was a great day of learning
and bonding with the class. By the way,
the overall winner was Tyler Francis.
Special thank you to Vice Principal
Chambers in the main office for making
the trip possible and affordable for all
the students.
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d’Y SPIRITWEAR
d’Y SPIRITWEAR CURRENTLY
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Short Sleeve T-Shirts
Long Sleeve T-Shirts
d’Y SPIRIT IS SELLING AT AN ALL TIME HIGH! On September
26TH, d’Y students showed their Panther Spirit!! Come and get
your d’Y Apparel! The Panther’s Den is selling d’Y spiritwear!!!
Sweat Pants
Beanies
Touques
d’Y Hoodie – out of stock, see
below
If you are looking for our best seller, the d’Y hoodie. It is
currently sold out however you can fill out a form and submit it
to the Business Office or the Panther’s Den ASAP. GO
PANTHERS GO!!!!
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d’Y Business and Computers Department
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COOP:
Experiential Learning
A new semester of Co-op has
begun and students have
been working hard at their
placements. The experiences
that the students will gain
over this semester will prove
to be valuable for their future
educational choices and
careers. They are showing
great commitment and
developing their work skills
daily.
Through Co-operative
Education, students combine
classroom theory with
experience in the workplace.
Some of the careers the
students are presently
engaged are in the following
fields: nursing, teaching, early
childhood educator, policing,
computer technician,
hairstyling, make-up artistry,
athletic therapy, lawyer,
baker, fitness/personal
training, culinary arts,
carpenter, electrician,
veterinary medicine and
many more.
who wish to obtain their
certificates in any of these
three areas. They will have
the opportunity to be
involved in many Reach
Ahead and Experiential
Learning opportunities which
will provide them with hands
-on training in specified fields
as well as a glimpse into post
secondary pathways.
We will be hosting our
Career Showcase on
Thursday November 20th,
2014 where students will
have an opportunity to
showcase the skills which
they have mastered over the
semester. This is also a great
opportunity for any students
who may be interested in any
of our Co-op programs to
come and ask questions and
obtain information in their
chosen career choice.
All are welcome!
Susan Mendicelli & Tony
DeBono
Our Specialist High Skills
Major Programs in
Healthcare, Childcare and
Sports, have also seen a
substantial increase in the
number of students enrolled
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ACADEMIC RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
This 2014-2015 school year has welcomed changes in the Academic Resource
Department. Staff and students have been engaged in new and exciting
experiences while also learning new skills.
This has helped us build a community of learners and has kept us very busy. We welcome Mr. Snihura and Ms.
Gregori in the Planning for Independence Program, Ms. Steinhofer as a Grade 9 GLE teacher, and Ms. Walter, the
new CYW for the Diploma Support program this semester as the newest members of our A.R.D. team!
The Planning for Independence class has experienced nature a lot this semester thanks to the outdoor expertise
Mr.Snihura brings to the program. Luckily, they have been able to take advantage of the warmer weather this fall.
They have hiked at Silver Creek, and enjoyed fall activities at both Heartlake Conservation area, and Downey’s
Farm. They also walked to the local park and ventured to Loafer’s Lake to work out on the outdoor circuit
training stations. The class was part of a Bocce tournament in September and enjoyed some rounds of bowling in
October. The PIP students have also done a lot of reflection and art this year. They are currently creating a
beautiful mural celebrating the Joy of Nature! The most cherished time involves PIP staff, and students taking
public transit to St. Marguerite d’Youville Church to celebrate mass on a weekly basis. The Planning for
Independence program stresses the importance of spiritual development in everyday life. It brings us all closer as a
Catholic family of learners.
The Resource Room continues to be accessed every period to assist students with tests and assignments. On
November 4th, students writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (O.S.S.L.T.) using assistive technology,
had the opportunity to be trained on a new reading program called Texthelp- Read
& Write to practice the test. They were also provided with useful strategies about
timing, structure, and anxiety reducing techniques in order to write with more
confidence.
The Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) for all A.R.D. students were sent out the week
of October 15th, 2014. Signed forms should have been returned to the respective
Special Education Resource Teacher (S.E.R.T.) by the end of October. Please contact
Mrs. L. Pincente (ext. 79138) if you have any questions.
We wish all our students continued success this semester and encourage them to visit
us in the Resource Room or speak to their S.E.R.T. if they have any concerns. Good
luck to everyone in the upcoming months and continue to work hard!
L. Pincente
Academic Resource Department Head
“And what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to
walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8
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HEALTHCARE @ d’Youville
Do you have dreams of becoming a nurse, doctor, pediatrician, athletic therapist,
physiotherapist (and so much more)? then the Healthcare is the program for you!
We focus on topics such as infection control, homeostasis, and aseptic techniques,
d’Y Healthcare students are learning skills that are needed to have a career in the
medical field.
This semester, the grade 10 students have covered healthcare fundamentals, created
personal fitness plans, and learnt the anatomy of the brain. The grade 11 classes
have demonstrated the ability to wear personal protective equipment and take the
vital signs of a patient including heart rate, blood pressure, and respirations. And
finally, the grade 12 class has learnt sterile techniques that assist in surgical procedures.
d’Y Healthcare teachers Mrs. Kurpaska, Mr. McAllister, Mrs. Lowe, and Mrs. Del
Duca would like to thank all the hardworking and dedicated students who make
the healthcare program what it is. Stay healthy, d’Y!
MODERNS DEPARTMENT
FRENCH
French Extra Help has once again started for the year. For one hour every week
after school, students can meet with a French teacher for help with their French
homework. Students in all grades and levels of French are invited to attend. We
meet every Wednesday in room 321 at 2:20pm.
Students taking French in Grades 10, 11, and 12 are encouraged to check out an
Essay Contest being offered by Le Français pour l’avenir (French for the Future) and
eight Ontario Universities. The topic of the French language essay is “Sports,
culture, and arts are necessities that bring together communities and give youth a
way to express themselves.” Do you agree with this statement? Why? The Contest
will award scholarships to winners who are planning to pursue post-secondary
studies in French. For more details, go to www.french-future.org.
Mme. Seon
ITALIAN
We are excited to announce that the Italian program at St. Marguerite d’Youville is
back. This semester we are running both the Grade 10 Academic Italian and the
Grade 11 University Italian. The students look forward to showcasing their
vocabulary skills in the Italian Pavilion during this year’s Multicultural Night. The
theme of our Pavilion will be Al bar Italiano. If your son or daughter is interested
in learning a second or third language, please ensure that they choose the Grade 10
Academic Italian class.
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THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT
“I have said these things to you so that my joy may
be in you, and that your joy may be complete.”
John 15:11. This year’s school theme “Exploring Paths
of Joy” resonates deeply as an integral part of our
curriculum and community climate. We are reminded
of God’s call to experience true happiness and the
deepest of joy in living out the Beatitudes as
described in the Sermon on the Mount.
This semester, we are pleased to welcome Ms.
Abbatangelo, Mr. Denyszyn, Mr. Finaldi, Ms.
Kresnik, Mr. Randell, Mr. Schiavello, and Ms. Vecchi
to the department. We are also pleased to welcome
Mr. Adamiec and Mr. Dicoppi to our department as
student teachers from York University. They will be
with us during the course of the school year working
closely with their mentor teachers Mrs. Bryant, Mrs.
Faria, and Mrs. Moriarty.
certifications. Some activities SHSM students
enjoyed were the high ropes course, outdoor
low organizational games, outdoor fire making,
and hiking. In Exercise Science class, students
took part in two labs learning about taping
techniques for sport injuries, and a muscle candy
lab outlining the steps of muscle contraction. In
the healthcare classes students were busy
perfecting their hand washing and bed making.
Students also analyzed bacterial growth patterns
and infections, and took part in CPR training.
As the semester continues, many SHSM students
are involved in their COOP placements at
various hospitals, medical and sport clinics in the
GTA.
T. Steinhofer, OCT
The retreat program is well underway for each grade
level.
Students have had or will have the
opportunity to further deepen their experience of
joy during their retreat experience. In addition,
students presently taking Religious Education courses
will begin preparing for their upcoming CPT’s with
more information to follow within their classes.
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR IN
SPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SHSM Sport, Health and, Wellness students were
busy in September and October obtaining
professional certifications in the Sport, Health,
and Wellness sectors. In September students
attended an overnight leadership certification at
the Cedar Glenn YMCA in Schomberg, Ontario.
Students participated in outdoor leadership,
conflict resolution and customer service
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MATH DEPARTMENT
Free Math Tutoring
Students enrolled in grade 9 – 11 semester one mathematics courses can attend math help sessions in room 115
on all 3 lunches. Math help can also be found afterschool with the students’ specific teachers. Many thanks to
our dedicated teachers for providing this supportive environment for our students!
Grade 9 and 10 math students can also access FREE online tutoring offered by the Ministry of Education every
Sunday to Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. The students OEN number is required to register and is found on
the students’ timetable or report card. WEBSITE: http://homeworkhelp.ilc.org
Online Textbooks
A reminder that many of our courses have textbooks available online. Ask your teacher for more info. If students forget their textbooks at school they can still access their homework at home or at a library.
Mathematics Courses and Prerequisites
We highly recommend students entering grade 9 to enroll in the stream (Academic, Applied or Essential) that
their grade 8 teacher recommended to them. Students registering for the MCF3M1 (11 Mixed Math) course
next year are strongly recommended to have a minimum of 75% in the MFM2P1 (10 Applied) course. Students
registering for the MCT4C1 (College Math for Technology) course require the MCF3M1 course as a prerequisite. The MBF3C1 (11 College Math) course is NOT the proper prerequisite for MCT4C1.
Grade 9 EQAO MATH TEST
Our semester one grade 9 Applied and Academic students are preparing for the Math EQAO Test which will be
written at the school January 14th and 15th. This is a regular school day. The EQAO counts as part of the final
30% evaluation of these courses and therefore attendance on these test dates is critical. In addition to the
grade 9 Applied classes will complete a board created CPT. The Academic classes will write a final exam. Students have been provided with an EQAO preparation booklet and have been practicing throughout the semester. Sample Math EQAO questions may be found at www.EQAO.com. Note: the grade 9 Essential mathematics
students do not write the Math EQAO test.
Mr. M. MacKenzie,
Acting Math Department head
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted
you, in order to bring praise to God.”
Romans 15:7
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LINK CREW
TRANSITION
PROGRAM
Link Crew is a transition program at d’Youville designed to help our new grade
9 students adjust to high school life. Link Crew is made up of a group of
dedicated Grade 11 and 12 students from diverse backgrounds in our d’Youville
community. Link Leaders are trained to act as positive role models and
mentors to steer grade 9’s in the right direction.
Link Leaders began this year by hosting the grade 9 orientation on August 27th. The goal was to
welcome grade 9’s to d’Youville, have them become familiar with each other and their
surroundings, as well as promote several messages about how to be successful in high school. Link
Leaders have continued to assist grade 9’s with transition by acting as guides during grade 9 retreats,
as well as through “Academic Follow Ups”. In “Academic Follow Ups”, Link Leaders visit grade 9
classes to discuss the importance of academics, offer advice and strategies in becoming a wellrounded student, and re-establish relationships with them.
In hopes to increase the commitment to the transition of our grade 8 students from our feeder
schools, we are hosting our 3rd annual “A Day in the Life” event, in which the grade 8 students come
to d’Y for the day on November 6th while the current grade 9s participate in Take your kid to work
day out of the school. Each grade 8 student will follow the schedule similar to a grade 9 student
with the guidance and support of our Link Leaders and grade 9 teachers throughout the day. They
will also get a glimpse into the specialty course offered at our school.
Link Crew is also looking forward to hosting Cocoa and Cram Study Session before January Exams
in order to help grade 9’s prepare for their upcoming exams.
Our Link Crew Leaders pledge to continue to be positive reinforcements in the d’Y community. We
look forward to the many events ahead of us this year.
Once again, we will be offering a Link Crew Course for grade 11 students next year! Current grade
10 students who are interested in being Link Leaders for the 2015-2016 school year must select
LEADRE on their registration and course selection form to be considered for an interview. Please see
any of the Link Crew Coordinators if you have any questions.
P. McAllister, E. McPhee, K. McMullin, M. Brum
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LINK CREW TRANSITION PROGRAM
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d’YOUVILLE DRAMA
Greetings from d’Youville Drama! We
are proud to open our doors to all
students in the Drama Studio, from
those who are looking to try something
different and achieve their Arts credit,
to the aspiring thespian eager to learn
more about the craft. We’re halfway
through the semester, so let’s get caught
up on what’s happening!
exciting opportunity for students to become a part
of television and movies at d’Youville. The course
ran for two years and culminated with our very
own Short Film Festival from 2010-2012, complete
with a red carpet and popcorn. If you have taken
grade 9 or 10 Drama you already have the prerequisite to take this course. Be sure to register
next semester to have your chance to grace the
silver screen.
Extra-curricular News
Auditions are coming soon! Our spring play is
currently in the early pre-production stages.
Students who are interested in being a part of the
production as an actor or a stage crew member
must listen to upcoming morning announcements
about our next information meeting. We look
forward to meeting with the many talented
students, old and new!
Until then, keep warm and nurture your artistic
side…
N. Paul
Drama Classes
We would like to welcome the students of the
grade 9 and 10 Dramatic Arts classes to our
creative environment. Classes have just wrapped
up their introduction to tableau vivant (french for
living picture) a performance art form that
requires the utmost concentration and
commitment from performers. Up next, they will
be undertaking a unit of study on movement,
where they will truly learn what it means to “step
into the shoes of another”.
The Junior/Senior Drama students put on a
fantastic performance for the annual Halloween
Drama Show entitled A Panther’s Nightmare.
Students screamed (with delight) as they watched
the horror-driven original pieces. Next up for the
grade 11/12 students - the Drama Showcase, taking
place the week of December 8th-11th. Tickets go
on sale at the end of November. Joins us for our
final show of the semester!
Next year d’Youville Drama anticipates the return
of the Drama - Film/Video course. This is an
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STUDENT SERVICES
The Guidance Department would like to welcome
everyone-both students and parents to the 20142015 school year at St. Marguerite d’Youville. A
special welcome goes out to all Grade 9 students
who are beginning their high school years and
anyone else who is new to our school. If you have
any concerns regarding your son/daughter be it
academic, personal or career counselling, we are here
to assist you. Counsellors are available to meet with
students and parents according to the students last
name.
A -Dan
Mrs. Maury
Ext. 79012
Dar-Kerr
Mr. DiFederico
Ext. 79011
Ket-Raj
Ms. Domingues
Ext. 79016
Ram-Z
Mr. Dragicevic
Ext. 79010
Grade twelve students who still require the literacy
component for graduation must be registered in the
grade 12 literacy course (OLC4O1) either in day
school, or at night school.
Students are encouraged to view The guidance link
on our website for scholarship information and
upcoming events.
Applications to College and University will be
completed on-line Application seminars will be
held at the school starting mid November.
TAKE OUR KIDS TO
WORK DAY 2014
My Blueprint
This year students will be utilizing the features of my
blueprint in all subject areas. It will be used once
again for registration purposes but will also be the
“go to” tool for pathway planning. Students please
make sure you can access your account. Don’t delay!
Some feature include: interest inventories, tracking
grad requirements, career and post secondary
planning and much more. Check it out!
Graduation
Senior students are reminded that a minimum of six
grade 12 “U” or “M” level courses are required in
order to apply to a university program. All
program specific requirements must be included in
these six grade 12 courses. Every university bound
student should be visiting the e-info web site at
www.electronicinfo.ca to research admission
requirements.
College programs require a high school diploma
containing grade 12 English (“C” or “U” level), plus
all other program specific requirements. Colleges will
look at 5-7 senior courses completed at the “C” level
or higher from grade 11 and 12.
Every college
bound student should be visiting the college web site
www.ontariocolleges.ca to research admission
requirements.
Congratulations to all grade nine students who
participated in the Wednesday, November 5th “Take
Our KidsTo Work Day”! This day is a positive step
in providing our young students with a “first hand”
experience of some essential skills required for success
in the world of work.
Congratulations to our more than 350 award
recipients last year. Our annual Awards Night was
held on Thursday, October 23rd. This annual event
was a huge success and was very well attended. All
staff are very proud of the students, recognizing their
hard work and effort over the past year.
All students are reminded that 40 hrs. of
community service and a passing grade on the
grade 10 Ontario Literacy Test are compulsory
requirements in order to earn a secondary school
diploma.
When you have completed a minimum of 40 hours
service, please make an appointment with your
guidance counselor who will add them to your
school record. It is to your benefit to have these
hours completed by the end of grade eleven. You
are able to access community service tracking sheets
on our school website.
On behalf of the guidance department we
would like to wish all students a very successful
and rewarding semester
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NEWS FROM THE d’Y LIBRARY
Welcome back d’Y! The library is humming with a flurry of students working on CPTs and other
assignments. We continue to offer the d’Y community many services such as: book borrowing,
computer access, printing, and photocopying.
New Titles and Book Requests
Brand new titles have been arriving every day. There is plenty of new non-fiction with up to the
minute information to help your research and the hottest bestsellers such as The Maze Runner Series,
Guinness Book of World Records 2015, 365 Days of Wonder, and enough John Greene titles to allow
the ladies of d’Youville to fill the hallways with their tears! There are books to suit everyone’s tastes!
Come and see the library staff for recommendations.
If there is a book you would like to read that is not a part of our library’s collection, we would love
to hear from you. Please see a library staff member and we can put the title on the book request list
for the future, and hopefully we will be able to purchase it.
Enterprise Online Resource
Trying to conduct research from home without using Google or Wikipedia? Access our library
catalogue and the databases at home by logging on to http://dpcd.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/
dyouv. You will be able to discover academic resources for all of your subjects, written by experts in
the field and many with a decidedly Canadian perspective. Not sure how to use the database search
engine to find resources? Uncertain how to sift and sort through all of the information the databases
display? Visit us in the library and we will be happy to give you a crash course in how to use the
databases in a meaningful capacity!
White Pine 2015 has begun!
d’Youville staff and students are welcome to participate in the Ontario Library Association’s White
Pine Reading Program. Titles and summaries of this year’s nominees can be found on http://
www.dpcdsb.org/DYOUV/Learning/Library+Services/bookclub.htm.
You only need to read five of the ten nominated books to be eligible to participate in the April vote
for the best book. The results are then combined with the votes of students across Ontario and the
author is awarded the White Pine Award at the Forest of Reading ceremony in May.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the White Pine Reading Program, please see Ms.
Andreacola in the library to sign up. Happy reading!
Good Luck!
We wish all students a very successful semester. Keep working hard to achieve your best and
remember that the d’Youville library offers many resources and services to help you accomplish your
goals. We are open everyday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Visit us for a quiet place to study and learn.
D. Andreacola
Teacher Librarian
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GIRLS NIGHT
The Safe Schools Committee hosted its annual Girls
Night on Friday, October 17th. Each year the Link
Leaders host the grade 9 girls for a night of fun and
frivolity. It all begins with randomly selected groups
featuring colourful t-shirts. The girls bond over activities and workshops that focus on building community and dissuading bullying. The evening began with
guest speaker Aniko Kaszas, who works in the film
and TV industry. She encouraged our students with
her inspirational message of focus, determination,
and heart. After the opening ceremonies, students
GUYS NIGHT
On Thursday September 11th, the Safe Schools
Committee organized a “Guys Night” for grade 9
boys at d’Y. The night began with a presentation
by Professional Athlete Orlando Bowen. Orlando is
dedicated to making a real tangible difference in the
lives of today’s youth so that they can reach their full
potential for their community, city, and society at
large through positive high energy and initiative.
Students then participated in a competitive pasta
eating contest, which built teamwork among each
group. After the challenge was completed, and the
winners declared, students travelled to various
workshops throughout the school. The workshops
enabled teachers and senior students to reach out to
engaged in team building, discussed healthy relationships, relaxed at the d’Y café, and felt good about
themselves at dance. Throughout the event, students
were encouraged to mature into even happier,
healthier, young women who treasure the Catholic
value of friendship. The grade 9 girls were reintroduced to the wide variety of resources, caring
adults and student leaders that will support them
throughout their high school journey. The evening
ended with a sundae buffet, and dance party. Thanks
to all of the staff volunteers, and to the amazing female Link Leaders for running such an impactful and
purposeful evening.
grade 9 students to form important bonds, build
character, and promote the core values of Christian
discipleship. It also provided the grade 9 students
with knowledge of the resources available to them at
d’Youville. The event would not have been a success
without the help of our Link Leaders who worked
with the grade 9’s throughout the evening. Thanks
to the teachers and support staff who volunteered
their time to lead the workshops and supervise the
events. A special thanks to Paul Johnson (visiting
CYW from St. Edmund Campion) for his amazing
workshop, and to Nicole Bailey (our new CYW) for
making such a positive impact on the students.
M. Brum, P. McAllister, E. McPhee, and K. McMullin
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JAM NIGHT
On Thursday, October 30th, Coffee House Jam Night made it’s triumphant return for the ninth
time at d’Youville. This year the theme was Motown! Students and staff took to the stage to entertain the crowd that took them on a nostalgic trip through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Audience
members were delighted by the sounds of The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, The Jackson
5, the Shirelles and many more. The Jam Night Committee is extremely proud of the talent, and
hard work that went into making the show fantastic. We would like to thank, and congratulate all
of the students for on a wonderful event. We would like to express our gratitude to the staff who
volunteered their time to once again help make Coffee House Jam Night a great success. Special
thanks goes out to Ms. Monticciolo. See you next year at our tenth anniversary!
Mr. Gumulka, Mr. Paul, Mr. Ulcar
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and
women merely players.”
William Shakespeare
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GRAD 2015 CORNER
Grad Mass for the Class of 2015 has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th at
10:30 a.m. at St. Marguerite d’Youville Roman Catholic Church (corner of
Sandalwood and Torbram, Brampton). All members of the Class of 2015 and their
parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2015 will be held on Wednesday,
June 24th, beginning at 4:00 pm at the Embassy Grand in Brampton (corner of
Queen Street and The Gore Road).
Students are reminded that in order to be eligible to graduate they MUST complete 40
hours of Community Service and must have successfully completed the Ontario
Literacy Requirement.
The collection of Grad fees will be on January 12th & January 13th, 2015.
Students in Co-op and OYAP are reminded that they must remain informed of the
deadlines set for Graduation. The School Website will contain all pertinent information and deadlines for Grad and will be updated regularly. The Grad Committee cannot be responsible for disseminating information to students not in the
school. Timelines are equally applicable to all students. The school website is available at www.dpcdsb.org/DYOUV
Ms. Raposo & Mrs. Andreacola
PANTHER’S DEN
The Panther’s Den is running and open for business. The grade 11 Marketing students are working hard in
keeping the Panther’s Den stocked and an amazing place to visit. We have added a new popcorn machine
to the Den. A special thanks to the Business and Computers Department, specifically Mr. Berardi for taking
the time to order this machine. Students have been doing Market research by interviewing and surveying
d’Y students in order to see how we can improve the product selection. Come by the Panther’s Den! We
are open Thursdays and Fridays all 3 lunches!
Mrs. Marasovic’s Grade 11 Marketing Class
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U of T Field trip Tuesday Oct 28
On October 28th, Halloween came early to Mr. Yan’s and Ms. Alonzi’s Grade 12 English 4U class
as they visited the University of Toronto cleverly disguised as first year university students. On
the downtown St. George campus, the d’Youville students took in an official university level
lecture. They also had a chance to visit the different colleges and to explore all the facilities,
including recreation buildings, food outlets, bookstores, and libraries.
The lectures were the most exciting part as they sat in on a first year Psychology courses, a BioChem course, an Astronomy, Accounting and even an MBA class. Special thanks to Ms.
Iannuzziello and student teacher Ms. Chubb for supervising the students as they get an early
preview of their future lives.
d’ Y Prom 2015
The 2015 Prom will take place on Monday, June 22, 2015
at the Embassy Grand Convention Centre, 8800 The Gore
Rd in Brampton from 6pm-midnight.
Pick Your Theme! Students can vote on their Prom theme
from Monday, November 17- 24, 2014. Go to the
d’Youville website, click “Events” tab & find “Prom”
Tickets will ONLY be sold Tuesday, February 10 &
Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Each ticket is $85 CASH
ONLY. Tickets will NOT be sold after this date.
For prom updates please visit the school’s website on a
regular basis. The school website is www.dpcdsb.org/
DYOUV
The Prom Committee
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MULTICULTURAL MARKETPLACE 2014
This year, on Wednesday, November 26th from 6-9
pm, St. Marguerite d’Youville S.S. is proud to present: "d'Y
Multicultural Marketplace 2014 - United in Joy!" Students
and staff have been diligently planning the festivities where
Over 15 different regions from around the world, will be
represented in our very own d’Y matrix/cafeteria for a cultural
showcase. There will be a fashion show, a dance, a flag
ceremony, anarray of food, culture and customs for all of our
guests to enjoy! Our theme, “United in Joy”, is a reflection of
the message of diversity that we celebrate everyday at
d’Youville.
Tickets for the event are available for purchase in our
Cafeteria on all 3 lunches. Current d’Y Students can purchase
tickets, they must show their school identification. The cost is
$5.00 per person (children under 5 free). We are looking
forward to another exciting night. Any questions please feel
free to Mr. J. Constantino contact the school.
Mr. J. Constantino, OCT
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ATHLETICS
The Panthers have been busy this fall on the d’Youville field and courts. Friday September 26 th,
d’Youville Athletes and fans celebrated in Blue and Black at the first annual Panther Spirit Day!
Students could buy into the school activity by purchasing a $3.00 ticket. Students choose to either
watch the Senior Girls Basketball team, or the Junior Boys Football Team. Fans enjoyed music, a BBQ,
and some d’Y school spirit!
Fall Athletics
This season’s fall teams include the Junior and Senior Boys Football Teams, Junior and Senior Girls
Basketball Teams, Tennis, Cross Country, Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball. Follow us at
@dYAthletics for updates on playoffs and events, or check out http://www.ropssaascores.com.
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Cross Country 2014
The 2014-2015 cross country team has made the d’Youville community proud. The team participated in the
River Run meet, the St. Marcellinus Bagpipe Classic, and the Heart Lake pre- ROPSAA meet. Congratulations
goes out to the Desouza brothers.
How did the brothers place?
Race
Jonathan Desouza
Joshua Desouza
River Run meet
1st place
2nd place
St. Marcellinus Bagpipe
Classic
Heart Lake Pre-ROPSSA
meet
1st place
3rd place
3rd place
2nd place
At ROPSAA the brothers placed 1st and 2nd place, qualifying for OFSAA, which was held on November 1 st, in
Waterloo. A Special mention goes out to Joshua D’Lima placing 6th at the River Run meet.
Congratulations to the cross country team for a great season, Ms. Steinhofer and Ms. Manzo are very proud of
you all.
Members: Nicole Ganter, Jonathan Desouza, Joshua Desouza, Margaret Fok, Kristyna Gorospe, Lucas correia,
Johnathan Garcia, Giancarlo Lampitoc, Navnoor Mann, Richard Robles, Zoe Derkach, Stephanie Fok, Chelsea
Hidden, Elisa Lapadula, Prabhjot Brar, Joshua D’Lima, Lovedeep Ghotra, Nicolas Lee, Pietro Pasqua and, Tino
Puccia.
JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL
The Junior Boys Volleyball team have had an excellent start to the 2014 season. There are 4 returning players
which include captain Ukasha Khan, Josh Scarafile, Kawon Schobourgh, and Micheal Procopio. Grade 10 newcomers Kevin Dzisah, Nicholas Travalja and Tyrell Samuels have quickly become dominant hitting players.
Rounding out the team are the hard working grade 9’s who have adapted well, and have shown a lot of dedication to the team: Jarue Ramos, Nathaniel Flemming, Bipan Gill, Gabor Simon, and Martin Platek . Also appreciated is the help of managers Dzifa Afegenu, and Felicia Coretti for the second year in a row.
The Panthers have participated in 2 tournaments
where everyone played. They were successful by
making it to the semi-finals of the St. Joseph’s Junior Boys volleyball tournament and continue to
play well in league games. Coach Moynihan and
Del Duca are amazed at how successful the team
has been and have set high expectations for the
Panthers. The Panthers need a couple more key
wins to secure a spot in the playoffs. Good luck
boys!
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St Marguerite d’Youville C.S.S.
10815 Dixie Road, Brampton ON L6R 2W5
Tel: 905.789.5560, Fax: 905.789.1143
WWW: http://www.dpcdsb.org/DYOUV/
Twitter: @dytweets.
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