Jeanette Holden Post-Secondary Education Scholarship for siblings of a person on the autism spectrum
This annual award is in recognition of the achievements of students who are siblings of an autistic person. Each award is for a total of $500. To qualify, the candidate must currently live in Ontario and be accepted into their first year in any level of a post-secondary institution (e.g. college program including apprenticeships, university, graduate) in Canada. The successful candidate will receive their award after Autism Ontario receives proof of registration for their first year of post-secondary studies.
Eleanor Ritchie Education Scholarship for students on the autism spectrum
This annual award is in recognition of the achievements of students on the autism spectrum. Each award is for a total of $500. To qualify, the student applicant on the autism spectrum must currently live in Ontario and be accepted to attend their first year in any level of a post-secondary institution (e.g. college program including apprenticeships, university, graduate) in Canada. The successful candidate will receive their award after Autism Ontario receives proof of registration in first year of a post-secondary institution.
Relay for Life – St. Mary’s HS – May 26, 2023
Participating in Relay for Life has become a special tradition at SMH. Since 2018, approximately 1600 students have participated and we have raised almost $200,000 in support of the Canadian Cancer Society!
This year, Relay for Life will be on Friday, May 26th. We have set a goal of raising $70,000 to help support research and essential programming for the Canadian Cancer Society. On top of raising funds, Relay for Life brings the school community together for an awesome day that students and staff will always remember!
details and steps to follow:
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
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Explore Your Future — Student/Parent Career Expo — May 17 — 5-8 pm — the Aud
Grade 9-12 students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend “Explore Your Future” career expos being hosted on April 13 (Tapestry Hall in Cambridge) and May 17 (the Aud in Kitchener) from 5 – 8PM.
These FREE drop-in style events are an excellent opportunity to learn about career options, volunteer opportunities and educational programs from 50+ local businesses, post-secondary institutions and community organizations.
The list of attending exhibitors, scheduled info sessions, and link to free registration is at: https://www.bepwr.ca/initiatives/explore-your-future
click here to register: https://www.bepwr.ca/initiatives/explore-your-future
Explore Your Future – Career Expos
Grade 9-12 students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend “Explore Your Future” career expos being hosted on April 13 (Tapestry Hall in Cambridge) and May 17 (the Aud in Kitchener) from 5 – 8PM. These FREE drop-in style events are an excellent opportunity to learn about career options, volunteer opportunities and educational programs from 50+ local businesses, post-secondary institutions and community organizations. The list of attending exhibitors, scheduled info sessions, and link to free registration is at www.bepwr.ca/eyf
Kiwanis Bursary
The Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo is offering eight $1000 bursaries to students in financial need who are making efforts to help finance their own education.
We are invited to submit two nominees from St Mary’s who are continuing their education in university, college, or another recognized institution next year.
Criteria:
- Financial need (highest priority)
- Contribution to the community and student activities
- Efforts in school, and
- Efforts to help finance own education.
Please note that a student’s marks are not the highest priority – in fact, the club is clear that they are looking to help students who are trying hard to continue to study, but who may not be achieving sufficient marks to earn academic scholarships.
Please print and fill in the application linked below and submit it in person or by email to Mrs Coates in Guidance (
