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Golf Team
The Xavier Golf team participates in the ROPSSAA Golf championship every year. It's a team of up to 4 golfers plus an option of 1 or 2 additional female golfers. This is not a recreational or instructional sport. In order to participate in the ROPSSAA Qualifying tournament, players should be able to score within 30 strokes of par on a regulation 18 hole course (aka low 90s on a regular basis). If you are not yet able to play at that level, keep practicing and tryout again next year. |  |
2016 Schedule
- Thurs Sep 8 - Initial golf meeting after school (short)
- Mon Sep 12 - Driving range practice after school
- Tues Sep 13 - ROPSSAA coaches meeting - confirm numbers of players
- Mon Sept 19 - Braeben practice - 1pm tee-off - Bus leaves 12:30
- Tues Sept 20 - Team names are due to ROPSSAA
- TBD - Practice
- Tues Sept 27 ROPSSAA Qualifying tournament
- Mon Oct 3rd ROPSSAA Finals
- Wed Oct 12 OFSAA Golf Festival
2016 Golf permission forms (all must be completed)
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Sports
Badminton (Varsity and Junior) | Mr. Reid | Feb. to Jun. | |
Curling | Mr. Reid | Oct. to Mar. | |
Cross-Country | Ms. Palerma-Tokar | ||
| Ms. Rozario Ms. Lima | Sept. to Oct. | |
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Clubs
| Mr. Reid Mr. Dolejsi | Sept. to Jun. | |
Music | Mr. Vespa | Sept. to Jun. | |
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Cross-Country
More information coming soon!
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Pre-IB Admission Process for Grade 8 Students
Attention Grade 8 Students and Their Parents!
(Admission Process to Grade 9 Pre-IB Program at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School for the 2017-2018 school year)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Information Night for Grade 8 Students:
OCTOBER 11, 6:30 P.M., SCHOOL CAFFETERIA
All information with regards to the admission process to Grade 9 Pre-IB will be posted online soon. Please do not call the school.
Eligibility
Students from catholic, public and private schools who reside within the city of Mississauga, north and west of Highway 403andHighway 410and north to Highway 407 (please see the attached map) are eligible to apply to St. Francis Xavier SS Pre-International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
If you reside south of the 403, east of the 410 and south of the 401, please contact St. Paul S. S. at (905) 278-3994(http://www.dpcdsb.org/PAULS)
If you reside north of Highway 407 including Holy Cross and St. Raphael, please contact Notre Dame S. S. at (905) 840-2802 (http://www.dpcdsb.org/NDAME)
More information to follow.
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
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Online Databases
Please see Library Staff for log in information.
To access any of the databases please click on the image.
Database: a store of information that has been researched, verified and compiled in electronic form so that it is easily retrieved. All information is credible and authenticated
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EBSCO Student Research Center - a comprehensive up-to-date database that contains magazines and newspaper articles, books, encyclopedias, biographies, country reports, primary source documents, photos, maps, film, video and much more.
Britannica Online - access to reference articles, journals and magazines, the web's best sites, multimedia and curriculum content for elementary, middle and high schools.
Thomson Gale Databases - access to full-text magazines, newspapers, scholarly journals, news and reference books covering variety of subjects such as arts, literature, science, health, government, history, technology, business, sports and much more.
Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers database provides information on various diseases & conditions; drugs & alcohol; nutrition & fitness; mental and emotional health; sexuality & sexual health; bullying and internet safety; green living; family life and more.
Statistics Canada - provides an overview of statistical information on Canada’s people, economy and governments.
Career Cruising - an online career database which explores many different career options, education and training.
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eBooks
To access the Gale Virtual Reference Library-electronic reference books, click on the link below:
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/anti95941?db=GVRL
InfoBase Learning Books:
http://ebooks.infobaselearning.com/default.aspx?InstID=4913
To log into these databases please ask library staff for brochure.
The following eBooks are available 24-7 from home or school
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Additional eBooks are available to all Ontario residents through Knowledge Ontario.
To access these books, click on Online Databases and then click on Thomson Gale.
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Badminton
There are three levels of badminton played here at Xavier:
Recreational Badminton
- Every Tuesday 7-9pm
- Starting early October until February
- $10 for the whole season
- Permission forms outside the gym office
- Come out, have fun playing and get great exercise
Varsity Badminton
- Team of the best 24 male and female badminton players in the school
- Competes in ROPSSAA tournaments vying for OFSAA entry
- Season runs February to April
- Practices typically twice a week (no set schedule)
Junior Badminton
- Competitive Badminton against other schools (League play)
- Two separate team of 12 girls and 12 boys (grade 9s and 10s)
- Season runs March until end of May
- Basic badminton experience expected
- Practices and Games typically twice a week
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Curling
Ever want to throw a rock at a house? Sweep away the competition? Then we have a sport for you!!! Come out and tryout the sport of curling!!! We will be hosting 2 opportunities to come out and learn about the game of curling:
Both days we will leave from the school as soon as we can (~2:30pm) and return around 5:45pm. Complete the permission package below (6 pages!!) and return with your $10 fee. Only 24 spots each day and they will be allocated first come first serve. Also these events will also serve as a tryout for new student interested in joining one of the school teams. Existing players are invited to participate in a pre-season practice on Tues May 11. |  |
Any questions or concerns, please talk to Mr. Reid (typically found in Room 221 or 222).
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Music
Welcome to Xavier Music
The Music program at Xavier currently involves many students. Ensembles that perform include:
· Junior Band
· Concert Band
· Guitar Ensemble
The bands perform concerts annually and attend festivals and trips.
Course Information
Most students that are involved in music are taking a course in the program. For the list of courses available, please click on the link below:
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Departments
| Department | Workroom |
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| Business | 208 |
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| English | 313 |
| Mathematics | 205 |
| Modern Languages | 117 |
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| Science | 303 |
| Technology Studies | 107 |
| Theology | 218 |
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Music, Arts & Drama
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2017-2018 Pre-IB (Grade 9) Preliminary Application
Grade 9 International Baccalaureate Preparatory Program (Pre-IB)
Grade 8 -> Grade 9, 2017-2018 School year
Eligibility
Students from catholic, public and private schools who reside within the city of Mississauga, north and west of Highway 403andHighway 410and north to Highway 407 (please see the attached map) are eligible to apply to St. Francis Xavier SS Pre-International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
If you reside south of the 403, east of the 410 and south of the 401, please contact St. Paul S. S. at (905) 278-3994(http://www.dpcdsb.org/PAULS)
If you reside north of Highway 407 including Holy Cross and St. Raphael, please contact Notre Dame S. S. at (905) 840-2802 (http://www.dpcdsb.org/NDAME)
Admission process to Grade 9 Pre-IB for the 2017-2018 school year:Dates to Remember:
November 19 Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT - Upper Level)
(Sessions start at 1: 8:30-11:00; Session 2: 11:30-2:00)
December 16 Deadline for the Admission Acceptance/Decline Form to be faxed
December 22 Full applications are due to the Main Office (full applications will be posted
on December 12)
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION
(Please make sure you have copies of the original documents as the school cannot photocopy them. We apologize, but appointments with the IB DP Coordinator are not possible due to the fact that our mandate is to serve our current students first. Please fax a query form with your questions and the IB DP Coordinator will respond to you.)
1. STFXSS-Pre-IB Preliminary Application Form (fillable pdf)
2. Preliminary Application Process (Information only)
3. Pre-IB Preliminary Application Steps (Information only)
4. PRIVATE SCHOOLS ONLY - Supplementary Grade Report Form (if applicable)
5. PRIVATE SCHOOLS ONLY - Learning Skills and Work Habits Form (if applicable)
Secondary School Admission Test - Upper Level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme boundaries for St. Francis Xavier Secondary School
Preliminary applications aredue on October 31, 2016
Please submit your application in person to the Student Services (Guidance) office between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM starting October 12, 2016. The Student Services office is located on the main floor (after entering the school building through the main entrance, turn to the left hallway and proceed to the end of it; the office is on the left.)
If you reside in the St. Francis Xavier Secondary School catchment area (please see the Boundary Map at our school's Home page) and your child intends to apply to our school even if he/she is not given an offer of admission to the Grade 9 IB Preparatory Program, please apply to the regular (Academic/Applied) program as soon as applications become available.
When your child applies to the regular program at our school and is also given an offer of admission to the Grade 9 IB Preparatory Program (through the Pre-IB Preliminary Application process), we will change your child's enrollment status automatically.
November 19 (Saturday)
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Selection Process
The selection process involves rating of applicants based on:
- their performance in Grade 7 core subjects - end-of the-year Report Card (English, French, Mathematics, and Science) – 33% of the final evaluation;
- their performance in the remaining subjects – 22%;
- the homeroom teacher’s evaluation of the student’s Learning Skillsand Work Habits (Responsibility, Independent Work, Initiative, Organization, Collaboration, Self-Regulation) -- 5%;
- the Secondary School Admission Test-Upper Level administered by the PrepSkills, Inc. at our school (the essay portion of the test is not administered; more information about the SSAT can be found at http://prepskills.com/ssat/what-tested-ssat or at www.ssat.org) – 40%
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S.H.S.M.
Specialist High Skills Major
- SHSM Student Application Form
- Health and Wellness: - Pamphlet - Destination Pathway Chart
- Hospitality and Tourism: - Pamphlet - Destination Pathway Chart
- What is OYAP?
- Co-op/SHSM/OYAP/Dual Credit Promotional Video, June, 2015: https://youtu.be/B70kPspsZaA
- Cooperative Education Powerpoint Presentation STFXSS
- SHSM Requirements and Tips for Success in SHSM
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Cooperative Education
Informed Consent for Students Participating in Co-operative and PIP Workplace Experience Program
Co-operative Education Work Experience Confidentiality Statement
Co-op/SHSM/OYAP/Dual Credit Promotional Video, June, 2015: https://youtu.be/B70kPspsZaA
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School Council Meetings
All meetings begin at 7:00 PM in the school library.
(All parents/guardians are welcome)
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
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Executive
St. Francis Xavier Secondary School -- School Council
Members for 2016-2017
School Council Officers
Mary Lavanya Perez, Chair
Sharon D'Penna, Secretary
Irma Lushi, Treasurer
Marianne Zoric, OAPCE Rep
Fermina Remedios, Parish
Other:
Dave Simmons, Teacher Representative
Betty-Anne Pickett, Chaplain and Non-Teaching Representative
Sheenam Khuggar, Student Representative
Mario Arasakumar, Student Representative
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Canadian and World Studies
Welcome to the Canadian and World Studies
Social Science & Humanities Department
Mission Statement
Our vision is to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere for students where they can critically examine the world in which they live through history, politics, humanities, and environmental studies. Students will have opportunities to build their knowledge, shape their virtues, and grow in their abilities as set out in the Ontario Curriculum and Catholic Graduate Expectations.
Our Team
Mr. J Cormier Mrs. S Cormier Mrs. DiMichelle Mr. Francis (Dept Head) Mrs. Gountzounis Mrs. Gullace-Isidori Mr. Leung Mr. Morrissey Mr. Paldino Mr. Petrusa Mrs. Rozario Mrs. Severino Mrs. Sorbara Mr. Stan
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What's Happening
Remembrance Day
On November 11th, St. Francis Xavier celebrated Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the First World War thankfully came to an end. At the end of that battle, 700 000 men and women would serve as part of the Canadian Armed Forces. Almost 170 000 of these individuals would be injured and 70 000 would never return home again.
To honor these men and women who serve in our armed forces, our presentation focused on four key themes: Love, Freedom, Hope and Mercy.
Lest we never forget their sacrifice and courage.
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Field Trip to the War Museum
On November 2nd, 2015, our Canadian History classes had an opportunity to visit the Canadian Heritage War Plane Museum. Students had a blast examining bombers and fighter jets, learning about training for the Royal Canadian Air Force, rationing and deciphering Morse Code. This was an outstanding experience as students were exposed to the roles Canadians played during war and peacetime.
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Games of Survival
On Nov 23rd, as part of our Native studies awareness campaign, Johnny Issaluk treated our students to an interactive presentation about life in the Arctic and the traditional Inuit Games of Survival. These games are an important part of the Inuit culture as they help to mentally and physically prepare individuals for the grueling conditions of the region.
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Baby Care
HPC301- Raising Healthy Children
The Parenting Class is an excellent elective course for students who are interested in learning about skills and knowledge needed to become good parents, guardians and/or caregivers. It focuses on maternal health, pregnancy, birth and the early years of human development (birth to six years). Here is the class of 2015-2016 holding their RealCare Babies. Wonderful students who took great care of them as if it were their own.
A quote form Celina Leo: "The RealCare baby was a great experience! It helped me see how hard being a parent is and also taught me how to care for my future children."
Grade 9 Geography
Mrs. Sorbara's PreIB Geography class participated in a cultural diorama for the Cultural Connections Unit. Students showcased outstanding visual effort.
This team portrayed themselves as members of Google's Newest Interns and developed the Google Apps Pro. This App makes translating the Aboriginal Language simple.
This team took a relatively simple topic, Short Stories, and presented through the use of a puppet show. 'The Canadian Aboriginal Storytelling Association' retold four short stories an explained the significance the story and characters to the culture
The Culinary Arts team came up with their own restaurant called Aboriginally. Students brought in various berries to sample, made delicious bannock (a native bread), and finally made a sweet treat made with maple syrup.
Discover Deca Xavier!
Deca Ontario is Canada's largest youth business organization. It has over 215,000 members internationally that complete in a variety of events that involve improvisational role play or prepared business proposals. Our executive team has created a Facebook group that will be filled with reminders and opportunities to get involved. If you aren't yet part of the group and wish to learn more about us, please visit our website at www.deca-xavier.weebly.com<http://www.deca-xavier.weebly.com/
Silver Creek
On January 7th, 2016 Mr. Leung’s grade 9 Geography class went on a school field trip to Silver Creek Conservation Area to take part in a Geo-caching activity. Fun was had by all.
Visit from Mississauga Mayor ![]()
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie spoke our Grade 12 students about Canada's Place in the World. Mississauga is the sixth largest city in Canada. Young adults today are fortunate to live in a city with such vast business opportunities. What our future graduates may remember the most is Mayor Crombie's advice for the future.
- "If it is meant to be, it is up to me."
- Take a risk: If invited to a function make the effort to attend it. You may meet a unique individual who recognizes your talents and may even offer you a job.
- Network: Make as many friends as possible and more importantly, find a mentor.
- Volunteer: It is worthwhile to give back to the community.
Mayor Crombie privately spoke to our Deca students. She congratulated their accomplishments at provincials and wished them success at internationals.
Many thanks to Jordan Gray who organized the event.
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