CATHOLIC CORNER
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The 3rd Sunday of Advent: Joy. The pink candle, "Shepherd's Candle" reminds us of the joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Christ
It is going to be a great year!
ACHIEVEMENTS
CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS RESULTS
STOP TURKEYING AROUND!
You "gobble gobble", I "gobble gobble", we all "gobble gobble" for the turkey drive!
K96.3 managed to get Mr. P to do his best impression of a turkey on the radio! All for a good cause. We are so excited to have been able to host the 4th annual Christmas Turkey Drive and collect donations for the Central Okanagan Food Bank.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Annual Christmas Turkey Drive. We know that turkeys were hard to come by this year, but we made up for it with cash donations! So far we have raised over $4000 for the purchase of turkeys (and maybe hams!) and collected 38 turkeys for the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank Christmas hamper program.
If students are looking for volunteer hours, the Food Bank could still use some help packing hampers. 
Coffee and Tim Biebs were on hand
These guys were up at the crack of dawn to make this happen!
JJ22 UPDATE
IRHS mission team JJ22 was out this week spreading Christmas joy in service at Kelowna Gospel Mission, Leon street location.
They deep cleaned the dorm room walls and floors and also decorated the outdoor courtyard with Christmas lights.

Good job team!
Stay. Love. Serve.
STAY
LOVE
SERVE
THIS IS 22 DAYS OF KINDNESS
Final results for 22 days of kindness campaign…
 
More than 100 gifts
More than 2 dozen gift cards
More than $750 in cash donations
 
I would say “A smashing success” serving teens in poverty in our Kelowna Community through our partnership with Mamas for Mamas.
 
Thank you Mustangs and Mustangs families….May the Good Lord bless you abundantly for your generous hearts.
IMMACULATA COMMUNITY WELCOMES FINE ARTS EVENING
Parents, students, and community members alike gathered once again after almost a 2-year hiatus to celebrate the fine arts at Immaculata. Festive displays of artwork from grades 8-12 were grouped together and showed the amazing creativity of all the students through a variety of mediums. Parents had fun bidding on the available artwork, even partaking in a few bidding wars! Mrs. Hrasko’s music students entertained with holiday songs and Mr. Richard pulled off another amazing production of the grade 10 drama class’ A Christmas Story. Many thanks to the parents who helped with the set-up, take-down, making popcorn, running the concession and bake sale table, as well as those who donated silent auction items and concession/bake sale treats. Special thanks to Mr. Mathieu who always is willing to spend his time helping with whatever is needed!
Mrs. Griffin/Mr. Richard/Mrs. Hrasko
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOT LUNCH
Ordering is now open for the session that runs from January to March Break. Orders will be accepted until Friday, December 17, end of day. No late orders will be accepted. For technical support with the hot lunch website, please contact tsturgeon@cisnd.ca.
UPDATES FROM THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
We have seen a successful start to basketball season, and it has been a pleasure to have an opportunity to watch some of our teams get back on the court.
 
I am happy to pass on some good news with regards to athletic event attendance limits. On December 1st, 2021, the Interior Health Gathering and Events Order was lifted. As such, Interior Health is removing additional measures placed on schools on September 1st, 2021. Schools in the Interior Health region will now follow the guidelines for Gatherings and Events outlined by the Ministry of Education.
  • Capacity limits have increased to 50% operating capacity of the gym.
  • Each student-athlete is now able to bring multiple spectators to games. We ask that you limit the number of spectators per student-athlete to a maximum of 4. Some gyms may have smaller capacities, so we may be more limited in other gyms. If you know it is a smaller gym please limit to 2 spectators.
  • We will be monitoring to ensure the gym is not overcrowded.
  • Please social distance as much as possible while in the gym.
  • If you have a large group please only enter the gym for your child’s game and leave when it ends.
  • Masks are required at all times when indoors in schools.
 
By following all of the above guidelines we will surely remain under our capacity limits for our gym.
 
Thank you all for your continued support!

Go Mustangs!!!

Paul Freire
Athletic Director
I.S.O.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF DAUGHTERS
We are looking for a home for a Grade 9 Mexican girl, coming to Immaculata for the second semester. If your family can provide some love along with a private bedroom, meals, and school transportation, you might be just the family we’re looking for! In exchange for all that you’re offering, you’ll be compensated $925 / month as well as enjoy a cultural experience like no other! Please email Shelley Brodeur at irhs.ahc@cisnd.ca if you’d like to learn more. Thank you!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ST. CHARLES
St. Charles Garnier Parish Calvary Chapel Initiative is currently working on their upcoming installation of the Stations of the Cross. We are looking for student volunteers who are interested in helping with various jobs, such as installation of the crosses, installation of plaques, and spreading bark mulch over the area. Service hours will be given to all helpers. For more information email Marie at marie_cameronandsons@hotmail.ca. We are also looking for donors who are interested in donating $75 towards the installation of the 14 stations. A plaque will be installed at the foot of each station with a dedication to donors. Tax receipts will be available. Please contact St. Charles Garnier to make a donation
DRAMA DEPARTMENT
The drama department is looking for donations of full-length mirrors. If you have any lightweight, full-length mirrors you would like to “rehome” please drop them off with Mr. Richard.
Small School. Big Family.
LEADERSHIP
CALLING ALL ALUMNI: BOXING DAY GAME
It was the winter of 1967, and a group from the Immaculata Don’s football team decided to have a friendly game of touch football at City Park on Boxing Day: fifty-three years later the tradition continues. Multi-generations of alumni have participated over the years. David Pfliger (grad of ’73) remembers being 12 when it started. There are only a few original members still attending.
In an effort to keep the tradition going, we are inviting all Immaculata alumni and current students to come and take part! This is the 54th annual Boxing Day game. Spread the word to all current and former Immac families and meet at City Park field by the parking lot at 1:00 PM on Boxing Day. For more information email Mrs. Uhrich at iuhrich@cisnd.ca
Please CALL the office at
250-762-2730
and leave a recorded message for Ms. Despins if your child will be absent or late or 
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON BEING AWAY DURING DECEMBER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
It is very important that every student is accounted for when marked away. This will save Ms. Despins time when recording attendance.
Lord Jesus, During this Advent time of waiting, In my heart, may I prepare To welcome You on Christmas Day And Your love find ways to share. Amen. heartofthenation.org
CALENDAR ITEMS:

LAST DAY OF CLASSES-SECRET SANTA
DEC 16

STAFF SPRITUAL PRO D -NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
DEC 17

CHRISTMAS BREAK
DEC 20-JAN 3

BACK TO SCHOOL AND SCHOOL MASS
JAN 4