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Unit 1 (chapter 3) - Polynomials

September 13, 2016, 7:14 pm
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Review of Grade 8 Unit

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Scholarships

September 15, 2016, 7:54 am
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Scholarship Information

NEW SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

POSTED BELOW

Scholarships in Blue are current

Scholarships

There are many different scholarships to be earned by students pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarships listed below are a few that have upcoming deadline dates (March and April). Come into the Guidance Department for more information.

 

Loran Scholarship 2016:  Loran Scholarship 2016.pdf

 

U of T:  The National Book Award:  Due to Mr. Eagles - October 19th

National Book Award Nomination Form

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. Every school across Canada is invited to nominate one (1) student on the basis of the qualities and criteria identified below. Students nominated for this award are also encouraged to submit an application to the National Scholarship Program at future.utoronto.ca/national.
Eligibility Criteria
National Book Award recipients are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. The nominee must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, intending to begin university study in September 2017.
Award Value
Award recipients receive a National Book Award recognizing their achievements, and as a symbol of their academic potential. It is a non-monetary award. The National Book Award will be sent to your school in April, for presentation to the student at their secondary school graduation ceremony at the end of the school year.
Online Nomination Procedure
This form is to be completed by the secondary school Principal, Head of Guidance or designate. Your school may nominate one (1) student on the basis of the qualities and criteria identified above.
Nomination Deadline
This nomination form must be submitted online by Friday, November 4, 2016 (11:59pm EDT).
https://www3.adm.utoronto.ca/National/book.php?school_id=9d6089f0-275e-4a21-87c6-7c429a3ec1b7

 

 

 

2015-16 Scholarships

The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

The Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat is now accepting nominations for the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers.  The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers is presented by the Lieutenant Governor to exceptional young volunteers, between the ages of 15 and 24.  Deadline for nominations is January 15, 2014.  Nomination forms and additional information about the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers and other programs is available at  www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards

 

University of Western Scholarship

Please refer to the attachment for more details

Western Scholarships.jpg

 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Please refer to the attachment for more details

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award.pdf

 

Harvard Secondary School Summer Program:

Havard Summer.PDF

 

Schulich Leader Scholarship:

Nominees can receive $60,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship
For Canadian Students who are enrolling in the STEM (Science.Technology.Engineering.Mathematics) areas of study at a minimum of one of the 20 participating universities.
 
Gonzaga Nomination Deadline - January 18th, 2016- all interested students must submit their application to Mr. Eagles in Guidance by this date.  The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine the school's nomination
 
Schulich Nomination Deadline - February 1st, 2015 - Gonzaga staff member must complete the on-line application for the Gonzaga Nominee
 
Shulich Nominee Application Deadline - February 28th, 2014 - the Gonzaga Nominee must submit a separate on-line application that will be sent directly to the universities they have submitted official applications to.
 
For More Information visit - www.schulichleaders.com or contact them by e-mail at info@uja.schulichleaders.com
 
important documents:
Schulich Scholarship.pdf
Schulich Scholarship 2.pdf
 
 
Participating Universities:
University of Victoria
Simon Fraser University
University of BC
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Saskatchewan
University of Manitoba
McMaster University
University of Western Ontario
University of Waterloo
York University
University of Toronto
Queen's University
University of Ottawa
Laval University
University of Montreal
McGill University
University of New Brunswick
Dalhousie University
Memorial University
Polytechnique Montreal

 

 
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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

September 15, 2016, 9:55 am
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EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Conferences:

Employment Opportunities:

Student Volunteers Needed:

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure has become Canada’s largest single day, volunteer-led event in the support of creating a future without breast cancer. Today, the event has over 100,000 participants and raises over $20 million.”  Anyone interested can go to http://cibcrunforthecure.supportcbcf.com/site/PageServer?pagename=2016_volunteer 

 

 

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School Council

September 19, 2016, 5:02 am
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School Council

School Council Elections 2016

Parent Nomination Form 2016

 

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 (Elections)

 

 

Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in Room 106.

 

Position

Name

Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Treasurer
Secretary

 

Co-OAPCE Representative
Co-OAPCE Representative
Parish Community Representative
Parish Community Representative
Parish Community Representative
Teaching Representative
Student Representative
PrincipalMike O'Grady
 
 

 

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Career Path Program

September 29, 2016, 6:40 am
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The Career Path Program in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a 4-year program for students with specific learning needs in literacy and mathematical literacy with a focus on school-to-work transitions and workplace preparation.

 

 

Visit St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School

 

 

 

 

Transit training field trips in May!

Career Path Department

Department Head
Career Path
B. Shelley (Ext. 70364)
Career Path Staff

J. Agnew

F. Campbell-Brown

S. Catalano

M. Deverell

S. Janik-Corvinelli

D. Graham

M. Jones

T. MacLellan

K. Reid

A. Reitmeier

L. Roach

E. Roppa

A. Santogrossi

J. Sherlock

I. Tilling

D.Vogt

B. Wey

A. Ziolkowski

D. Caffrey (CYW)

R. Arruda (ERW)

L. DaSilva (ERW)

G. Gluszczyk (ERW)

S. Quirk (ERW)

 

Career Path Co-opExt. 70211
Career Path Co-op Staff
F. Raco (70124)
A. Ryan (70179)
S. Lauc (70174)

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Individual House Points

September 30, 2016, 12:59 pm
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Individual House Points

Students are able to check his/her house points for the current academic year.  Students who have earned the following point totals will receive the corresponding leadership award:

  • 25 House Points = Jr. Leadership Letter
  • 40 House Points = Sr. Leadership Letter
  • 80 House Points = Gonzaga Leadership Award

Individual Award Winners:

2005-2006:  2005-2007 Individual Award Winners.pdf

2006-2007:  2005-2007 Individual Award Winners.pdf

2007-2008:  2007-2008 Individual Award Winners.pdf

2008-2009:  2008-2009 Indvidual Award Winners.pdf

2009-2010:  2009-2010 Indvidual Award Winners.pdf

2010-2011:  10-11 house award winners.pdf

2011-2012:  2011-2012 leadership awards.pdf

2012-2013:  2012-2013 leadership awards.pdf

2013-2014:  2013-2014 leadership awards.pdf

2014-2015:  2014-2015 leadership awards.xlsx

2015-2016:  2015-2016 leadership awards.xlsx

Student House Points

Listed by Student Number: As of September 2016

Sept 2016.xlsx 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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News

October 4, 2016, 7:02 am
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Daily Announcements Click Here

 

St. Aloysius Gonzaga School Newsletters

June 2016

April 2016

December 2015

Pupil Accommodation Review Process - September 29, 2015

Spring 2015

June 2014

 

School Awards

The St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School gathered to honour the academic excellence of its students at the Academic Awards Ceremony on the evening of Thursday November 3rd, 2016.  Thanks to the entire Awards Committee for organizing this huge event.

 

Specialty Awards are granted by people and organizations outside of the school in recognition of students who have excelled in academic areas.

 

University of Waterloo Mathematics Contest:

The 2016 Pascal (Grade 9), Cayley (Grade 10), and Fermat (Grade 11) Contests were written by a total of approximately 60,000 students from over 1,400 schools. A Certificate of Distinction is awarded to students ranking in the top 25% of all contestants in Canada. A Medal is awarded to the top student (in each grade) at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School.

 

Grade 11 Fermat Mathematics Contest: 
                        

    

Grade 10 Cayley Mathematics Contest:
    

 

Grade 9 Pascal Mathematics Contest:
    

 

Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest:
    

 

Catholic Education Foundation Award:
The Catholic Student Award is presented by the Catholic Education Federation of Ontario.  It recognizes young people who best exemplify the following Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:

  • A discerning believer in Christ
  • An effective communicator- spreading the gospel
  • A reflective, creative and holistic thinker – sharing ideas for the betterment of the world
  • A self-directed, responsible, life-long learner
  • A collaborative contributor
  • A caring family member
  • A responsible citizen 

 

 

Principal’s Awards:

 

The Principal’s Award is awarded to the students who have achieved the highest average in their grade.

 

Grade 9 Principal’s Award 

Grade 10 Principal’s Award 
Grade 11 Principal’s Award


Joe Hugel Award: (Certificate & $250.00)

 

The Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic District School Board established the Joe Hugel Award in honour of its first Director of Education in 1983.  The award was given to a grade 10 student because government funding of the school system was limited to this grade in its early beginning.  The Awards Committee assumed the sponsorship of this award in June of 1996.  This award is given to the grade 10 student in every secondary school with the highest overall final average.

 

 

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Literacy

October 4, 2016, 7:10 am
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Welcome to Literacy@Gonzaga!

OSSLT Test : Thursday, March 30st, 2017

 

 

At Gonzaga there are a variety of initiatives in place to promote success for your child on the OSSLT. 

Browse through the tabs on the left to find out all the latest literacy news at Gonzaga.

 

Semester 2 Literacy Schedule

March 20-24 - I Love Literacy Week (details to follow)

March 29 - Practice Test

March 30 - Official Test Day

 

 Literacy Tip of the Week!

Have various reading materials available at home, such as novels, non-fiction, magazines, and /or graphic novels.  Set aside 45-minutes of family reading time twice a week during which you read communally or independently.

 
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Our Faith

October 4, 2016, 7:22 am
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Notes and Assignments

October 4, 2016, 12:24 pm
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Technological Studies Home

October 5, 2016, 5:51 am
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Department Head:

Mr. J. Cascioli

Teachers:

Mr. R. Andaya
 
Mr. G. Carone
 
Mr. C. Hamilton
 
Mr. K. LeBlanc
 
Ms. T. Mazzei-Bozzo
 
Mr. J. Piatkowski
 

Today's highly technological society is generating a demand for individuals with technical literacy and skills. Through courses in the discipline of Technological Studies, students are given the opportunity to learn a variety of skills that will be useful to them in their everyday life or in their further education.  Any student wishing to pursue engineering, architecture or any of the technologies for post secondary study should seriously consider taking the technical courses.  All technical subjects are recommended for both females and males.

Consult the Gonzaga Calendar in Guidance for Information on all Courses

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Technological Studies Department
Office 116 
Tel. (905) 820-3900 Extension: 70116

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Technological Studies Home

October 5, 2016, 5:51 am
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Department Head:

Mr. J. Cascioli

Teachers:

Mr. R. Andaya
 
Mr. G. Carone
 
Mr. C. Hamilton
 
Mr. K. LeBlanc
 
Ms. T. Mazzei-Bozzo
 
Mr. J. Piatkowski
 

Today's highly technological society is generating a demand for individuals with technical literacy and skills. Through courses in the discipline of Technological Studies, students are given the opportunity to learn a variety of skills that will be useful to them in their everyday life or in their further education.  Any student wishing to pursue engineering, architecture or any of the technologies for post secondary study should seriously consider taking the technical courses.  All technical subjects are recommended for both females and males.

Consult the Gonzaga Calendar in Guidance for Information on all Courses

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Technological Studies Department
Office 116 
Tel. (905) 820-3900 Extension: 70116

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Science Home

October 6, 2016, 10:38 am
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Welcome to Gonzaga Science!

Home of thePEACEhouse!

Department Members

Mrs. Bosnjak

Mr. Koloszyc

Mr. Boudreau

Mr. Kure

Mr. Camarata

Ms. Landry

Mrs. Cerovcec

Ms. McNish

Mrs. Colaiacovo

Mrs. Pozhidaeva

Mrs. Czyrka

Mrs. Roman

Mr. Khuu

Mrs. Schroder


 

Science Office: Room 325

Tel. (905) 820-3900    Extension: 70325

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Science Home

October 6, 2016, 10:38 am
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Welcome to Gonzaga Science!

Home of thePEACEhouse!

Department Members

Mrs. Bosnjak

Mr. Koloszyc

Mr. Boudreau

Mr. Kure

Mr. Camarata

Ms. Landry

Mrs. Cerovcec

Ms. McNish

Mrs. Colaiacovo

Mrs. Pozhidaeva

Mrs. Czyrka

Mrs. Roman

Mr. Khuu

Mrs. Schroder


 

Science Office: Room 325

Tel. (905) 820-3900    Extension: 70325

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Listening Lounge

October 7, 2016, 11:25 am
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Hospitality and Tourism

October 11, 2016, 9:54 am
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Hospitality and Tourism

 Teachers

Mr. Torchia

Mr. Andaya

Course               Services

 

Courses

Hospitality and Tourism Technology, Grade10, Open                  TFJ201

This course emphasizes the scope of the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will study                    food origins, food-handling techniques and food preparation, health and safety standards, and the use                      of specialized tools and equipment. They will also investigate travel and tourism activities in Ontario,                        develop effective communication and management skills, and identify career opportunities in the                           hospitality and tourism industry.

Prerequisite: None

 

Hospitality, Grade 11 College Preparation                                    TFT3C1

This course helps students understand the features, trends, and guidelines of the hospitality                         industry, as well as learn the basic requirements of serving customers. Students will acquire skills                                 related to advanced methods of preparing and presenting food, evaluating facilities, controlling                                 inventory, and marketing special events. They will also learn about economic and environmental                            impacts, health and safety standards, and career opportunities related to the hospitality industry.

Prerequisite: None

 

Tourism, Grade 12, College Preparation                                       TFT4C1

            This course provides students with opportunities to analyse the characteristics and standards                        of the tourism industry, determine the factors that promote its success, and investigate principles and                        procedures that contribute to high-quality customer service. Students will also assess facilities and                               activities that attract tourists, and study communication and customer service techniques. In addition                         to exploring career opportunities, students will analyse the relationship between tourism and the                             economy and propose ways to enhance the performance of the industry.

Prerequisite: None    

 

Hospitality and Tourism, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation      TFH4E1

This course focuses on advanced food preparation and presentation skills; event and activity                        planning; the equipment and facilities used in the hospitality and tourism industry; and tourist attractions.                     Students will study the nutritional value of foods, plan menus and recipes, develop management techniques,                 design and implement an event, and learn effective communication skills. They will also explore careers,                  the impact of the hospitality and tourism industry of society and the environment, and health and safety          standards in the workplace.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Hospitality and Tourism, Workplace.

                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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University and College Presentations

October 12, 2016, 5:41 am
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College and University Presentations:

Gonzaga Post-Secondary Fair:  Tuesday November 8th, 2016

Grade 11 & 12 Gonzaga Students ONLY

Registration Information to follow

Grade 12 students who have a homeroom spare - please pick up your registration form from the Guidance Office on or after October 20th.

 

 

Peel Regional Police is hosting their 5th annual Student Career Day.  This is a unique and exciting opportunity for our DPCDSB students to learn more about Careers in Policing.    Please review the following information and share it with students who have expressed a keen interest in Careers in Policing, for example, through Co-op and/or personal career counselling. 
 
Program Details:
DATE:                                    November 12, 2016
TIME:                                     8am-4pm
LOCATION:                            Emil Kolb for Police Excellence
                                               180 Derry Road East, Mississauga
AGENDA:                               Detailed agenda is attached to share with students.

**Please note that students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the center.  Students must be picked up no later than 4pm.
**Pizza lunch will be provided.
**Students will receive a certificate at the end of the day to add to their MyBlueprint portfolio.

Application Details:

1. DPCDSB has been allocated 2 spots per school.  Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.  A waitlist will be kept through M. Biagi at the CEC. 

2. The program is open to grade 11 & 12 students.  First priority will be given to grade 12 students, however, grade 11 students are encouraged to apply.  In addition, students that have previously attended should NOT apply in order to allow for other students to have the opportunity.

3. Students who have shown a keen interest in careers in Policing should complete the following documentation in full, in order for their application to be considered.  Applications are due no later than October 28, 2016
a. Student Career Day – Waiver – Peel Regional Police release form
b. Peel Police 2016 Student Application
c. DP Media Consent Peel Police
d. GF115 – Permission Form

Students will be notified of their acceptance by November 2, 2016 through their Guidance Counselor.

Information about the day
During the day, students will participate in 4 different interactive workshops:
1. Traffic Services
2. Tactical and Explosives Disposal Units
3. Use of Force Training
4. Forensic Identification
Students will also learn what the expectations are, if they want to become a Peel Regional Police officer.

Student Career Day 2016 agenda.docx
DP Media Consent Peel Police 2016.pdf
GF115 Permission Form.pdf
Peel Police 2016 Student Application.pdf
Student Career Day - WAIVER -PEEL REGIONAL POLICE release form- 2016 DP.pdf

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Gonzaga House Events

October 17, 2016, 5:28 pm
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Gonzaga House Events

Grade 9 Orientation Day

In August, the grade 9 student body is invited to Gonzaga to participate in an orientation program.  Students receive information regarding the school, rules, and expectations.  In addition, students will receive their schedules, agendas and lockers.

 

August

Grade 9 Retreat

In October, the grade 9 student body is bussed to the Croatian Centre in Norval to participate in their first secondary school retreat.  Students will participate in a number of house games competing against the other Gonzaga Houses.

 

October 

Halloween Week

Each October, Gonzaga students participate in a number of Halloween activities and events.  Homeroom classes participate in a week long Halloween Trivia Contest.

 

October

Christmas Week

Each December, Gonzaga students participate in a number of Christmas activities and events.  Homeroom classes participate in a week long Christmas Trivia Contest.

 

December

Gonzaga House Olympics

At the end of May each year, all Gonzaga Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Annual Gonzaga House Olympics.   The Olympic day consists of a BBQ, Sport Tournaments (basketball, soccer, ball hockey), outdoor carnival games, video arcade, and three Teacher vs. Student games.  The cost per student is $10.00

 

May

House Leadership Gala

Every June, Gonzaga students are invited to attend the Annual House Leadership Gala.  Student leaders are awarded a variety of leadership awards, new Prefects are introduced, and the annual House Championship is presented.

 

June

X-Box Game Nights

Throughout the school year, Gonzaga students can sign up to compete in a variety of Game Nights which include:  Guitar Hero, Hockey, Football, Basketball, etc.

TBA

House Intramurals

Gonzaga students will have the opportunity to participate in four intramural sport leagues.

Ball Hockey

Dodgeball

Volleyball

Basketball

Teams consist of 6 players per team.  Each team must complete a team registration form and pay a $30 league registration fee.

TBA
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Gonzaga House System

October 19, 2016, 8:15 am
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Gonzaga House System

       

The Gonzaga House System consists of 10 Houses:

 

House #

House Name

House Colour

1

Strength

Yellow

2

Courage

White

3

Faith

Burgundy

4

Challenge

Red

5

Truth

Silver

6

Justice

Gold

7

Peace

Orange

8

Dreams

Sky Blue

9

Perseverance

Green

10

Leadership

Royal Blue

 

All Gonzaga students are randomly sorted into one of the 10 Gonzaga Houses for his/her high school career. 

 

 

Intraumural Permission Form:  power of attorney form intramural.doc

 

Find Your House - Student Finder:  Please see Mr. Eagles for a detailed list - in the Guidance Office or by clicking on the link below.

 

Grade 9 -11 House List (sorted by student number):  Grade 9 - 11 Alpha List 2016-17 sorted by student number.xlsx

Students earn House Points through academic and extra-curricular achievements.

 

 

 

 

 

Gonzaga House Manual:  Introduces and explains the Gonzaga House System.

House Manual.pdf

 

Gonzaga Big Brother/Sister Program:  All grade 9 students are matched up with a Gonzaga Prefect.  This senior student will act as a mentor and aid to the grade 9 student making the transition into secondary school. 

Please see Mr. Eagles for a detailed list - in the Guidance Office

Gonzaga 2015-16 House Champsions

Courage House

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, please contact Mr. J. Eagles

Student Services Office 
Tel. (905) 820-3900 Extension: 70016

 
 

 
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