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All ALCDSB Schools Closed to Students on Jan. 21

On Monday, January 13, 2020 OECTA announced that they would be taking part in a one-day full withdrawal of services on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 if an agreement is not reached prior to this date. Due to this full withdrawal of services, all ALCDSB schools will be closed to students on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. This affects all ALCDSB elementary and secondary students.
As you are aware, on January 13, 2020 OECTA also initiated a partial withdrawal of services in our Catholic schools, which includes Catholic teachers refraining from activities such as preparing report card comments, participating in EQAO related activities and attending or participating in Ministry of Education initiatives. The declaration of and continuation of this job action is a result of central (provincial level) negotiations and decisions that will be made at that level. At ALCDSB, we do not control the decisions regarding job action. We are uncertain of the possibility and duration of this job action. ALCDSB will continue to monitor this job action closely and provide parents/guardians with updates through the board website, www.alcdsb.on.ca and through school websites and social media.

All ALCDSB Schools Closed to Students on Jan. 21

On Monday, January 13, 2020 OECTA announced that they would be taking part in a one-day full withdrawal of services on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 if an agreement is not reached prior to this date.

Due to this full withdrawal of services, all ALCDSB schools will be closed to students on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. This affects all ALCDSB elementary and secondary students.

As you are aware, on January 13, 2020 OECTA also initiated a partial withdrawal of services in our Catholic schools, which includes Catholic teachers refraining from activities such as preparing report card comments, participating in EQAO related activities and attending or participating in Ministry of Education initiatives.

The declaration of and continuation of this job action is a result of central (provincial level) negotiations and decisions that will be made at that level. At ALCDSB, we do not control the decisions regarding job action. We are uncertain of the possibility and duration of this job action.

ALCDSB will continue to monitor this job action closely and provide parents/guardians with updates through the board website, www.alcdsb.on.ca and through school websites and social media.

The Memorial 2020

“The Memorial”

The 31st Annual Memorial basketball games take place Friday, January 17, 2020 at Regiopolois-Notre Dame. The Juniors tip off at 5:30 p.m., with the Seniors following at 7:00 p.m.

Much has been gained in research and treatment since the first Memorial; much more needs to be done, and we gather in sport and spirit to carry on the battle. To date, $370 000 has been raised for cancer research.

This event is a tribute to two men, who died too young, and is a time to remember all family and friends who fought, and fight, cancer; most importantly, they are events of hope and inspiration.

In 1989, Paul Halligan, younger brother of retired teacher Frank (who taught with distinction at both Holy Cross and Regiopolis for over 20 years), and a basketball coach at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School, established the Peter Carty Memorial to honour his close friend and classmate, Peter Carty who died from cancer at age 23, in 1984. Paul Halligan passed away from cancer in 1997 at age 34, a victim of the very disease that had taken his friend 13 years earlier.
Welcome to Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, offering education to 1,100 students in grades 9 to 12. Holy Cross provides excellence in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Technology and Religious instruction. The school is part of the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. Holy Cross CSS was established in September 1986 and opened our west end suburban campus in 1990. Our team name is the Crusaders and our school colours are green and silver. Founding Principal Mo Daniel created our school motto “Once a Crusader, Always a Crusader”. Notable alumni include: Jayna Hefford (Four time, Team Canada, Women’s Hockey, Olympic Gold Medalist and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018); Brent Johnson and Mike McCullough, (Canadian Football League); Jay McKee (National Hockey League) and Paul Ragusa (Canadian Olympic wrestler and coach). Holy Cross CSS is located on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
January Exam Schedule

The Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School January 2020 Summative Evaluation Schedule.
Day 1 Thursday, January 23
Day 2 Friday, January 24
Day 3 Monday, January 27
Day 4 Tuesday, January 28
Exam Snow Day if required Wednesday, January 29
Any changes due to inclement weather will be posted on the HC TODAY website.
Exams will be changed if BUSSES are cancelled by Tri-Board.
(Busses cancelled - All exams are bumped or move up one day.
For example: Thursday Exam January 23 will be written Friday January 24 and so on
All exams would be bumped one day)
A Family Trip is not a legitimate excuse for postpoing an EXAM
CRUSADER CLOSE-UP

The Crusader Close-Up profiles outstanding HC students and the secret to their success.

Shane Wright is a grade 10 student at Holy Cross. He is an Assistant Captain with the Kingston Frontenac Hockey Team and maintains a 95% school average. He was selected 1st overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection and was granted exceptional player status which means he entered the league as a 15-year-old. He is only the sixth player to be admitted early entry into the Canadian Hockey League. As well, he was captain for Team Canada Black in the Under 17 Hockey Challenge this past November. Shane is a focused and dedicated young man both on and off the ice.

Q: Describe one Holy Cross experience that set you up for success.
When I was away for two weeks at the U-17 World Championships, my teachers did an amazing job at showing me what work I needed to do and setting me up to be successful.

Q: What is the secret to your success?
Always trying to make myself better and not being comfortable or complacent at all with where my skills are at.

Q: What advice would you give to a Grade 9 Holy Cross student?
My advice would be to work hard, care about what you do and always be respectful and treat people the right way.

Q: What is your favourite quote to live by?
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”
It does not matter if you are good or talented at something, if you do not have the drive to make yourself better you will get nowhere.

Thank you Shane for choosing Holy Cross and best wishes for a successful school year, hockey season and career. You are already on the right track!

Photo by Lydia Stafford, Grade 12 Communications Technology / Cooperative Education student.