Dual Credit programs at WCDSB are ministry-approved programs that allow students, while they are still in secondary school, to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

click HERE for info poster with full details and a link to the MS TEAMS meeting

for more info – please contact:
Amanda Bailey
519-502-0540
amanda.bailey@wcdsb.ca

Please don’t miss out on this year’s Relay for Life!

The deadline to register is Thursday, May 4th

click HERE to register – details below…

details and steps to follow:

relay date: Friday, May 26th
time: 10:15 pm – 5:00 pm
location: St. Mary’s Football Field

cost to register: $20
minimum funds raised / donated per participant: $50
total minimum commitment per participant: $70 ($20 + $50 = $70)

step 1
– register online → Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life – St. Mary’s HS
– deadline → Thursday, May 4th

step 2
– complete a parent/guardian permission form → School Cash Online
– deadline → Friday, May 12th

step 3
– fundraise or donate $50 or more (in addition to the $20 registration fee)
– deadline → Friday, May 19th

for more information – please click

On Friday, April 14, District 8 announced that Evan Palubeski from St. Mary’s High School was named the most valuable player in boys hockey.

Palubeski, a grade 12 forward, helped lead the Eagles to the top seed in the regular season with nine wins and one loss that came in a shootout. Through thirteen District 8 games in the 2022-23 season, Palubeski scored 15 goals and one shootout goal.

“When the team was asked for nominees for captaincy, several of the boys replied ‘isn’t it obvious’”, said St. Mary’s hockey coach Jon Symanyk. “Evan’s skill level was above and beyond as he scored goals and set up his teammates regularly. He even scored a goal during a close game versus St. Benedict when he set up behind the net and scored a ‘Michigan style’ goal. Evan also helped off the ice with game sheets and pregame speeches this past year.”

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On Wednesday, April 13, District 8 announced its girls volleyball first and second team all-stars, which was headlined by Lauren Bannister who was named the league’s most valuable player.

Bannister led St. Mary’s to the District 8 championship final where they took the top seeded Resurrection Phoenix late into the fifth set before being edged out for gold. The grade 11 left side attacker was nearly unstoppable in the season when serving and attacking at the net.

“Lauren was the co-captain as a Grade 11 student in her second year playing senior volleyball,” said St. Mary’s coach Jeremy Farwell. “She is an outstanding athlete who also excels academically. Her dedication, positive attitude, and leadership helped to propel our team into the Championship game. She was named MVP because she was the strongest player on the court, both offensively and defensively in every match this season.”

Joining Bannister from St. Mary’s, is grade 12

WATERLOO REGION (April 11, 2023) – On Tuesday, District 8 announced that Marcus Johnson from St. Mary’s High School was named the senior boys basketball league’s most valuable player.

Johnson helped lead the Eagles to the schools first combined District 8 and CWOSSA senior basketball titles since the 2013-14 season. The grade 12 guard scored a game high 24-points in the District 8 final, and went onto average 25 points per game through his four game CWOSSA championship run.

“This season, Marcus brought a new level of intensity to our team, and a compete level that was infectious to his teammates,” said Eagles head coach Adam Harnack. “From a coaching perspective, he was always striving to get better which was fantastic, and it was a true pleasure to get to know him for the amazing young man that he is off the court. A truly special young man, very deserving of our D8