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The University of Saskatchewan Open House will be on Friday, September 28^th. Throughout the day, students will explore the campus and faculties, take part in hands on activities, meet University Staff and faculty, and speak with current students about their U of S Experience. Grade 12 students who are interested in attending must pre-register online at explore.usask.ca. After registering, please see Mrs. Rapin or Mrs. Dauk in Student Services if you need to book a spot on the bus.

Friday, June 22^nd – Meeting at 11:30 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre.  All graduates must attend.

Tuesday, June 26th – Cap & Gown pick up at 3:30 p.m.

                                – Grad 2018 photo at 4:00 p.m. on the steps of Sacred Heart Cathedral

Wednesday, June 27th – Grad Mass & Commencement at the Art Hauser Centre

                                     – 8:00 a.m. Graduands arrive dressed in Cap & Gown

                                     – 8:15 a.m. Graduands line up in north hallway 

                                      – 9:00 a.m. Ceremony begins with entrance of Graduands

                                      – Graduates return gown before leaving the ceremony

Wednesday, June 27th – Grad Parent Committee Evening Program

                                       – 6:30 p.m. Graduates and escorts arrive for Grand March

                                       – pick up quotations along the north corridor and sit in designated area

                                        – 7:00 p.m. Graduates and escorts are seated

                                         – 7:30 p.m. Grand March begins

Grade 12 students who have been involved in Fine Arts at St. Mary throughout their high school years are encouraged to apply to be presented with a crest at the June awards. The application form, available at the main office or at http://bit.ly/2pwyYEC on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Friday, May 19th at 3:30 p.m.

Grade 12 students who have been involved in sports at St. Mary throughout their high school years are encouraged to apply to be presented with a crest at the June awards. The application form, available at the main office or at http://bit.ly/2pwyYEC on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Friday, May 19th at 3:30 p.m.

The U-Start registration workshop for new U of S students will be held May 25, 2017 at St. Mary High School. The workshop will give new students an introduction to the tools and information they need to prepare for university. The following topics will be presented:

• How to choose and register for classes
• How to use online tools like PAWS and course/program catalogue
• How to pay tuition, find a place to live & buy textbooks

Students who have been admitted to the U of S are encouraged to sign up online for the workshop or a webinar that works best for them! For more information, and to sign up, students can visit students.usask.ca/ustart. Please see a Guidance Counsellor in Student Services if you have any questions.

Students in Grade 9-11 are encouraged to apply for the General Proficiency Award to be presented at the awards presentation in June. “The General Proficiency Award will be presented to the student who makes the most complete contribution to the whole life of St. Mary High School. Participation in all aspects of school life – academics, religious life, and school-sponsored activities – will be considered.” The application form, available at http://bit.ly/2oQeNhR on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Monday, May 15th at 3:30 p.m. 

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture awards a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 for students who thinkAG. Applicants need to produce a three-minute creative video or write a well-researched fact-based 1,000-word essay sharing their food story; and provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, agriculture industry or community leader. Note that immediate family of the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation employees are not eligible to apply. The application deadline is March 1, 2017. Visit saskatchewan.ca/thinkag or contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca for more information. 

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is a prestigious entrance scholarship awarded to a high school graduate enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) program at partner universities. The criteria includes: academic excellence, leadership, and financial need.  Any students interested in being the St. Mary Nominee for the Schulich Leader Scholarship can see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services before Friday, January 13, 2017. For more information about the scholarship, go to www.schulichleaders.com

The University of Regina, which uses 20-level or 30-level classes for admission, allows students to register and be admitted on the spot – including free U of R mittens! The next “Admission on the Spot” events will be November 30^th from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Saskatoon, and December 1^st from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Regina. Visit https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/index.do for more information. A tour of campus residence can also be booked for various dates by registering at https://urconnected.uregina.ca/events/campusVisitRequest.do