Our News

Italy Trip

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:04:31 -0500

Please click here for an information flyer on a 2012 Italy trip.

Trellis Presentation

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:14:17 -0400

Please click here regarding information about the upcoming Trellis presentation at the River Run Centre.

Family Mass

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:27:30 -0400

"The Lord is my light and my salvation." (Isaiah)
Please join us for our fifth annual Family Mass on
Sunday, October 2, 2012 at
Church of Our Lady Immaculate at 11:00 a.m

If you would like to participate in the mass (reader, usher, greeter, etc.)
please contact Mrs. Davidson-Pilon (Chaplain) at 519-822-9752 x310
We hope to see you there.

Transportation information

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:04:42 -0400

Please click here for information regarding the changes to the Wellington-Dufferin transportation procedures. (PDF file).

Bishop's Dinner

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:35:50 -0400

Click here to view details about this year’s Bishop Dinner.

Volunteer Opportunity

Wed, 18 May 2011 09:09:25 -0400

For details on how you can join the relay for life team, click on the thumbnail to the right and view the details within the poster.

Staff Recognition

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:18:42 -0400

On Monday, May 9th, three members of our Celtic community were nominated by our staff and acknowledge at the school board's annual Staff and Volunteer Recognition Night to celebrate notable contributions from volunteers and employees at all schools for their Organizational Improvement, Catholicity, Quality or Volunteer support.

We were proud to acknowledge Brenda Walsh who has given countless hours of her time for the past few years as a volunteer for our school through her engagement and patience to support many of our students on Co-op education, especially with our Special Needs students who thrive and benefit from the Green Tree Legacy Program she helps facilitate. Kate Fortney was also acknowledged as increasing quality in our school with the various roles she has served in and in her current role as a SERT. She is an avid member of our Link program and Strengths-based approach to our school improvement plan. Mrs. Andrea Vlasveld was acknowledged for the Organizational improvement she brings to our operations day in and day out. She is one of four secretaries in our front office, who personify the welcoming and supportive culture we ALL work hard to build at BM.

We are grateful for the good service of these three Celtic Allstars, which is in essence, a reflection of the larger Blue Community at BM! A heartfelt thanks also goes out to Mrs. Davidson-Pilon for her involvement in the night's liturgy celebration and leadership of Celtic students who read with great poise and charisma! To our student trustee, Kandis Dyack, who spoke at the evening and always represents Bishop Mac with class and ambassadorship!

Way to go, Celtics, on another terrific school year!!!

Paul Christie - The truth about life as an addict

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:17:25 -0400

Update - May 12, 2011
Today, Paul Christie spoke to the Bishop Macdonell student body on hie life as an addict and the damage caused by choices made in his life. Details are below for anyone who wants to attend the evening session.

Paul shared a very moving, honest and courageous story of drug use that began when he was in seventh grade. His story is pertinent to all of our community and is a valuable starting point for discussing life choices and the impact we can have on those we love.

RESTORING FAMILY VALUES PRESENTS THE MUST SEE EVENT FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES.

Paul Christie - The truth about life as an addict
7pm on May 12th @ Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School
ALL PARENTS, FRIENDS OR COMMUNITY WELCOME
Brought to you by GUELPH POLICE and sponsored through WINMAR RESTORATION

www.paulchristie.ca

http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3073437

Equity & Inclusivity

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:24:41 -0400

All students in grade ten had an amazing educational opportunity to travel to St. James Catholic High School last Friday, April 15 to hear a presentation that inspired our future secondary student leaders to live their lives as tolerant and understanding Catholic youth. This was a first follow up with students after an April 8th Professional Development to all staff of the Wellington Catholic District School Board around the Ministry’s “Equity and Inclusivity” policy.

The speaker, Matt Boger came to the attention of our senior administration when they attended a program at the Museum of Tolerance in L.A. this past fall. It was a moving presentation crying out for tolerance as Matt told his story of being almost beaten to death by a Neo Nazi (Tim Zaal) as a gay youth in LA. For a brief overview of the story, google ‘Matt Boger’ and click on the 20/20 segment. His book telling the full story is called "Freaks and Revelations." It is a raw and moving novel that follows two teenagers, one a punk rock neo Nazi and the other a 13 yr. old gay teenager cast out by his parents and living on the streets. Told in alternating perspectives, the book tells a tragic yet inspirational story of two polarized teens, their violent first meeting and later their peaceful re-union. In the end, it is a story of survival and forgiveness.

Again, we know that this opportunity helped educate, inform and inspire our students who are our future secondary student leaders to live their lives as tolerant and understanding Catholic youth. They were well behaved, attentive, respectful and teachable - WAY TO GO CELTICS!

Regional Skills Competitions

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:58:25 -0400

Over the month of March, Bishop Macdonell students have been competing in Regional Skills competitions in an attempt to make it to the Skills Ontario competitions at RIM Park, Waterloo. The following students have won gold and will continue on to the next round of competitions:
Katherine Danninger - Graphic Design
Kiara Huck/Francesca Starr - TV Video Production
Dylan Taylor - Photography

The TV/Video team of Amanda Cunningham and Maddie Hofford earned silver which is enough to get them to the next round of competition at Georgian College in Barrie. Also winning silver are Megan Church in photography and Devin Black in graphic Design.

Congratulations to all students for participating and representing Bishop Macdonell with distinction. Click on the GALLERY link to view images from the competitions and awards ceremony. Check back for results from Barrie and Waterloo.