Newsletter 

Message From The Principal

As we mark being one-quarter of the way through the academic year, I want to express how much we appreciate your ongoing support of our exceptional school community. As they say, time flies when you are having fun!

Parent Council Wreath Sales Thank You We would like to extend a warm thank you to our parent community for supporting the Parent Council fundraising efforts through our annual Christmas Wreath sales. Your generous participation directly benefits our school and students.

ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS of students taking an E-LEARN course E-learn exams will be held on January 18th and 19th.  Please ensure if your child is in an e-learn course that they are available to write on these days.  

Student Fee on  School Cash Online This is a friendly reminder that the student fee through School Cash Online is still open. These funds directly support initiatives throughout the school year that enhance learning for all students, including field trips, guest speakers, and valuable educational resources.

Indigenous Education & Character Development: Seven Grandfather Teachings This week, our Grade 7 & 8 students gathered for our monthly assembly, where we focused on the Grandfather Teaching of Humility—knowing that you are a sacred part of creation. Next month, our focus will shift to Truth.

Integrating the Seven Grandfather Teachings—Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth—into our instruction grounds students in core ethical values while directly supporting our commitment to Indigenous education and reconciliation. These ancestral Anishinaabe principles provide a universal framework for character development, helping children build strong moral judgment, emotional intelligence, and respect for themselves and others. By embedding these teachings in everyday learning, we foster an inclusive, empathetic classroom community where every student feels valued and connected. We encourage you to take time to talk to your children about these values and their impact on becoming the Catholic Graduates they will one day be.

Anti-Bullying Awareness Week Next week is Anti-Bullying Awareness Week. Throughout the week, students will participate in daily activities designed to promote a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for everyone in our school community.

Remembrance Day Service On Wednesday, November 11th at 8;15 and again at 9:35, we will pause as a community to observe Remembrance Day with a beautiful ceremony organized by our Contemporary Studies Department. We are deeply honored to have the participation of our student Cadets as well as Retired Commander of the Royal Navy Derek Robichaud in this meaningful service.

Thank you once again for your partnership, dedication, and support. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

Alanna Vandewint 

Chaplain's Message

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated to our Cake Walk Fundraiser. All the money raised will go to families in our community this Christmas. 

And, our students got to enjoy some delicious treats! Check out a few of the cakes to see the amazing creativity!

We invite you to join us in prayer:

Lord, we pray for the grace to remember that you have entrusted our lives to us as gifts. Grant us the awareness and wisdom to return to the deepest centre of ourselves. Amen. St. Paul, pray for us. 

Veterans Week & Remembrance Day Ceremonies 

St. Paul HS remembers... L'école secondaire St. Paul se souvient

Grade ⅞ Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Interviews 

Progress Report Information 

Progress reports for Grade ⅞ students will be available through the Parent Portal on November 12, 2026.

Parent-Teacher Interview Information

We will be holding Parent-Teacher Interviews at the school for Grades 7 + 8 on Thursday, November 19th from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. This year, you will be able to schedule your Parent-Teacher Interviews online. If you wish to schedule a meeting with any of your child's teachers, please follow the instructions printed further down the page.

You will be able to make appointments from November 11th at 3:00 pm until November 18th at 12:00 noon.

Instructions

1. Go to the St. Paul High School scheduling webpage at https://parentinterview.com/s/stpaul

2. Enter the Parent Code (printed below) and click “Sign in”. Please make a note of your Confirmation #

3. Fill in your contact information and click “Continue to Make Appointments”

4. Click on the name of a teacher with whom you wish to schedule an appointment

5. Click on an Available time at which you wish to have your meeting

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have scheduled all the teachers you wish to meet

7. Click on “My Schedule” (top left of the page)

8. Print out, email or copy down your schedule

The Parent Code for this term was emailed to families.

Do not share this code with anyone outside your school community. Should you wish to cancel an appointment you have made, click on “Cancel” beside the meeting you wish to have removed from your schedule.If you misplace your schedule, you may use your Confirmation # to retrieve your schedule from the website at any time. If you need help using the service, please email support@parentinterview.com

We look forward to speaking with you. 

OSSLT - Grade 10 Literacy Test

All Grade 10 students and some previously eligible Grade 11 and 12 students, will write the OSSLT between Monday, November 16th and Thursday, November 19th. There will continue to be practice sessions during school, however, for any students looking to complete extra practice, please find practice assessments here.  

Financial Literacy Test - Grade 10 Careers Classes

Students across the province who entered Grade 9 in the 2025-26 school year and achieved a credit in MTH1W, must now meet a Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Your child will complete this requirement as part of their compulsory Grade 10 Career Studies course on Wednesday, December 2 and a second attempt date on Tuesday, December 15. 

It assesses core financial literacy concepts found in the Grades 1 to 9 curriculum and complements the Grade 10 Career Studies course. Please find at-home practice work at this site, TVO’s Student Learning Modules to review this material. This requirement will take place during the instructional period with their teacher.

Students Against Racism

Today, Friday November 6th, was an incredible day for our student leaders. Multiple student leaders from varying affinity groups got to attend the first ever SAR (Students Against Racism) conference at the board, where they built connections with other affinity groups and other schools. Through these connections, they hope to host new events this year and collaborate with other schools to present various cultures to the school. 

ANTI-BULLYING SPIRIT WEEK November 16-19

STP Voices will be hosting spirit week in celebration of the OCSB Anti-Bullying Campaign. From Nov. 16 - 19 there will be a daily focus for students and staff. The school will have a “Pump-up” event every morning as well. Stop by to pick up your daily handout! 

Bear Wear

DÉPARTEMENT de FRANÇAIS 

Coin de ressources:  Vive le français!

Every newsletter, the French Dept. will be sharing a resource that parents may find useful to help their child further develop their French language skills. Today, we encourage you to check out this short article from Language Portal of Canada!

“Pour s’améliorer, il faut parler…”

St. Paul Central Europe Trip for Grades 9–11 

Trip Dates: March 24 - April 2, 2028

Interest Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 12 - HS Lunch - RM 256

Attention parents of Grade 9 to 11 students! St. Paul High School is excited to announce an upcoming educational travel opportunity with WorldStrides Educational Travel & Experiences, featuring a tour through Central Europe with stops in Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest, and Vienna. An interest meeting for students will be held on Thursday, November 12, during HS lunch in room 256 to share trip details and itinerary highlights. Please encourage your student to attend if they are interested in taking part in this international learning adventure!   Students can see Mr. Mantha or Ms Bouttell for further information!  Trip Itinerary

Grade 11 Law Moc Crime Scene Investigatiuon (CLU3M)

This week our Grade 11 Law students were creating and investigating each other’s mock crime scenes in the school.  Our student detectives were using CSI strategies to critically think through the Crime Scene Investigation process and were reporting back to class to Mr. Mantha (the Honorary Pretend Crown Prosecutor) as to who should be charged and with what sections from the Criminal Code of Canada. 

High School Athletics

Girls Basketball

A huge congratulations to our Girls Basketball team on wrapping up a fantastic season! Coaches Mrs. Pickering and Mrs. Mansour want to extend a big thank you to all the athletes for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the year.

Boys Volleyball 

The Bears are on a roll! The boys are well underway in their playoff run and have successfully advanced to the next round. Best of luck as they keep the momentum going!

The Cross Country runners finished their season strong! Congratulations to all of our athletes who competed at Bell High School and then again at the City Championships. They trained hard and were able to win ribbons in our Novice Boys and Junior Girls running categories. Way to go Golden Bears!

Rogers TV covered the event which you can see here:Community News Ottawa: 2026 NCSSAA Cross Country Championships

Upcoming Athletics

Looking ahead, tryouts are complete and the rosters have been set for both the Junior and Senior Boys Basketball teams. Get ready to cheer them on when their season tips off near the end of November!

Intermediate Athletics

The Boys and Girls Volleyball teams are off to a strong start with marked improvements across their first 3 matches of the year. As they gear up for the playoffs both teams are starting to gel and settling into their defensive and offensive structures. 

Table Tennis tryouts are wrapping up and next on the calendar is tchoukball. Continue to keep an eye on the morning announcements for tryout information. 

Intermediate Phys Ed - Outdoor Attire

As the weather turns and winter approaches, please be prepared to dress appropriately for outdoor activities during phys ed classes. Each week, the schedule for phys ed classes is updated on the morning announcements. 

Updates from Student Services 

Grade 12 Graduates

Edge Imaging will be at St Paul's from November 25-27 to take your graduation portraits! Photos will be taken in the Learning Commons.

✨Don't miss this important milestone!

Your graduation portrait will also help secure your place on the St Paul HS class of 2027 composite.

📅How to Book Your Graduation Photos (you must do this yourself)

1. Visit:
BookMyGrad.ca

2. Select:
“Book graduation photos at your school”
(dark grey box)

3. Enter your school code:
TPG - St. Paul High School (Ottawa)

4. Choose:
The date, time and type of sitting that works best for you. (Fill in all your coordinates and payment type.)

5. Book early!
Appointments can fill up quickly.

🎥Not Sure What to Expect?

Watch this short video to see what to expect during your graduation portrait session:

Watch the Graduation Portrait Video

Dual Credit Opportunity- Winter 2027 at Algonquin College

Attention Grade 11 and 12 students! You are invited to apply for a Dual Credit course at Algonquin College this winter. Earn a college credit and a high school credit at the same time—at no cost to you!

Applications open on Monday, November 9th and close on Friday, November 27th.

Check out the program website to explore available courses, and visit Student Services to speak with your Guidance Counsellor if you'd like to learn more or get help applying!

The Scholarship Report Library

Our school is participating in a new pilot project with our school board this year and we now have subscription access to The Scholarship Report Library—a dedicated online hub to help you find scholarships, awards, bursaries, and enrichment programs.

What You’ll Find in the Library:

• Searchable Database: Browse awards tailored to your specific interests, achievements, programs, and career goals.

• Monthly Newsletters & Tips: Access monthly updates, application strategies, and post-secondary planning guides.

• Scholarship Trackers: Keep track of scholarship applications using one of two Scholarship Trackers that can be downloaded HERE.

How to Log In:

• LogIn here. Please note that these login details are for members of our school community only and should not be shared publicly.

• Username: StPaul

• Password: StPaul2627

(Tip: If copying and pasting the password, make sure not to include any extra spaces at the start or end. No personal account creation is needed.)

New opportunities and deadlines are added regularly throughout the year, so be sure to bookmark the page and check back often.

All scholarship and bursary information is conveniently organized in one place, searchable by topic and even by the month you need to apply. We hope you find this new resource helpful and that you make good use of it—we will be reaching out for your feedback later this school year to see how it worked for you!  

If you have any questions or need help with your applications, please reach out to your Guidance Counsellor or drop by Student Services anytime.

Upcoming Open Houses:

Algonquin College Fall Open House: Saturday, November 7, 10:00 am-2:00pm

St. Paul University Fall Open House: Saturday, November 7, 10:00 am-2:00pm

Algonquin College Degree Discovery Evening: Wednesday, November 25, 5:00-7:00pm  

*If you attend this event, Algonquin College will cover your application fee if you apply to one of their degree programs that evening!

From the OCSB

Annual School Council Conference: Join us for a morning of connection, collaboration, and practical learning with fellow school council members. Share ideas, celebrate successes, and take home practical tips to help your council thrive.  Join CSPA on Sat, Nov 7th at the OCSB Board Office. Registration begins at 9AM. Click HERE for more details and to register. 

Important Dates