"Her children rise up and call her blessed"

Proverbs 31:28

ANNOUNCEMENTS

JOIN OUR PSG

WHO WANTS SOME SWAG?

The golf team is selling these awesome Adidas hats as a fundraiser. They are $25/ea and we have about 12! Hurry while supplies last! Contact BBoechler@cisnd.ca for more info.

GOT ANY OF THESE?

ISO of galvanized tubs for this year’s prom. If you have any that you could either lend or donate please contact Mrs. Griffin at agriffin@cisnd.ca

SCHOOL WIDE BBQ

We are celebrating all the visiting French students with a school wide free BBQ at lunch next Monday. There will be hotdogs, chips and drinks and activities!

YOU COULD WIN

Lands' End is excited to announce their second annual Back-to-School Sweepstakes, and they invite our school families to enter for a chance to win one of twenty $250 Lands’ End Gift Cards for the purchase of school uniform clothing. The sweepstakes begins on April 28, 2023 and ends on May 26, 2023. Families can enter by visiting landsend.com/bts-sweepstakes.

ACHIEVEMENTS

GRADE 12 RETREAT

Our grade 12s enjoyed an overnight retreat at Green Bay bible camp on Monday. This annual retreat is often one of the highlights of our grads’ year and this one was no exception.

More photos here

CELEBRATING MOTHERS WITH FLOWERS

Students who participated in this year’s garden club, planted pots with flowers to be donated to the residents of Mountainview Village across the street. This has become something of a tradition for our school with this being the 3^rd year we’ve done it. We are told the residents are very appreciative and look forward to this gesture. Over 70 potted flowers made it across the street.

Way to be Mustangs!

ULTIMATE...LY

The Ultimate team has spent the whole day at their Valley competitions in Summerland today. What a great day to play!

FUN AT TRACK ZONES

Our track team had a lot of fun last week at the zones qualifiers. Several of our athletes advanced to compete at Valleys next week.

Small School. Big Family.

LEADERSHIP

CONGRATULATIONS 2023 GRADS!

Daniella came to Immaculata from St. Joseph Elementary. Some of her favourite memories of High School include Matt Hopley’s assembly videos, the Mission trip, and Mr. Witkowski’s classes. She is grateful that Immac is small enough she didn’t have far to walk to get to class. Daniella has three siblings who have also graduated from Immac. In the fall Daniella will be attending UBCO to pursue a degree in Health Sciences. #Immacgrads2023

Matea went to Anne McClymont Elementary and then OKM before coming to Immac in grade 8. Some of her favourite things about Immaculata are all the friends she’s made here and how close the school community is. After taking a year to travel, Matea plans on studying Business Management at Okanagan College and transferring to MacEwan University after her first year. She sees herself traveling some more and possibly living in new countries. #Immacgrads2023

Marshyl came to Immaculata from St. Joseph Elementary. His best memories from high school are the school trips, all his friends, and goofing around with his buddies. Marshyl is grateful for his grad class and how close they all are. After a busy summer of travel and working, Marshyl will be off to Okanagan College in pursuit of his Aviation Diploma. He hopes to someday work as a firefighter pilot putting out forest fires somewhere like California. Marshyl is the last of three to graduate from Immaculata. #Immacgrads2023

Matthew is a graduate of St. Joseph Elementary. During his time at Immaculata, he enjoyed the team trips and retreat days, as well as volleyball season. He is grateful for Immac’s small but amazing community and sports teams. Matthew’s plans after graduation include working full time at the Kangaroo Farm, and eventually taking a Zoology course. He would love to work as an animal conservationist…in Australia! Matthew’s sister Savanna also graduated from Immaculata. #Immacgrads2023

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FINANCIAL LITERACY AWARD

The Fr. Delestre Council of the Knights of Columbus is pleased to announce that it will again be offering bursaries to students who are graduating from high school this year and who are planning to attend an accredited post-secondary school in BC. Bursaries are also available for students already in post-secondary programs who are continuing their studies in accredited post-secondary education in BC. Applications can be found by contacting Paul Gabias by email, pgabias@gabiaswellness.com. All applications must be received on or before June 15^th to be considered.

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

LAST WEEK TO GET TICKETS!

For more information contact St Joseph school or to purchase tickets follow these instructions:

Website: www.stjoseph.buyticketsnow.net

If you do not have a Hot Lunch account.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Select the REGISTER tab on top of the menu bar.

Create an account by using the SCHOOL ACCESS CODE: SJCC.

UBC SUMMER PROGRAM

The UBC Summer Science Program is back! The deadline to apply is May 31st at 11:59PM!

The Summer Science Program is an exciting opportunity for Indigenous students entering grades 9 to 12. It offers culturally relevant and holistic learning and promotes the pursuit of post-secondary education particularly in the science and health fields.

Students in past years have explored subjects like biology, engineering, and health sciences facilitated by various UBC faculty members and students, and primarily from Indigenous perspectives. SSP also hosts workshops on UBC campus and across Vancouver, including the UBC Farm, Jericho beach, and the Vancouver Aquarium! An important component of Summer Science is the daily teachings offered by Elders involved in the program, as well as other Indigenous facilitators leading cultural activities.

The program length is one week per student with a one-time fee of $200. A bursary based off of financial need is also available to cover program costs. With that, the SSP staff will cover the student's travel, accommodation, and meals! SSP will host students entering grades 11 and 12 from July 9^th to 15^th, and grades 9 and 10 from July 16^th to 22^nd.

Anyone interested is strongly encouraged to visit our website, or email summer.science@ubc.ca for more information!

Apply here: https://health.aboriginal.ubc.ca/programming/summer-science/summer-science-application/

Please CALL the office at

250-762-2730

and leave a recorded message for Ms. Despins if your child will be absent or late.

It is very important that every student is accounted for when marked away. This will save Ms. Despins time when recording attendance.

Mon, May 15: Boston Pizza

Tue, May 16: Wok Box

Wed, May 17: Relvas

Thu, May 18: Pita Pit

ORDER SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Lord, Although You taught that faith can move mountains, Sometimes, it’s hard to believe. How often, in prayer, have I asked that my will be done And then missed opportunities to do what You desire for me. Please help me to have faith and to spread faith. Amen.

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CALENDAR ITEMS:

FRENCH STUDENTS VISITING

MAY 2-16

MOTHER'S DAY -DON'T FORGET!

MAY 14

GRADE 12 CAPSTONE

MAY 15

SCHOOL WIDE BBQ -FRENCH FAREWELL

MAY 15

SPIRITUAL PRO-D -NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

MAY 19