Academic Support
- Peer Tutoring: Students who are interested in being a Peer Tutor should contact Ms. Walton in Guidance. Student who would like to be tutored are asked to complete and submit a Peer Tutor Request form (via Edsby to their Guidance Teacher or paper copy to the Guidance office).
- Literacy Clinic: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30PM in room 111. These extra practice sessions will focus on areas such as reading comprehension strategies, effectively responding to writing prompts, grammar lessons, organization of ideas and paragraph and opinion-piece writing. These sessions will be beneficial to anyone looking for some extra reading and writing practice and students writing the OSSLT test this year. Please contact Ms. Walton/Mr. McLaughlin for more information.
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Science Clinic runs every Wednesday from 3:45pm to 4:30 pm in room 265.
All science students are encouraged to attend regularly for help with specific difficulties, an opportunity to make up missed labs (by appointment only), or to work on assignments, lab reports and daily homework in a relaxed setting. Several science teachers are on hand each week to assist. - TVO Mathify - Online Math Homework Help
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Athletic Teams
Please visit Physical Education and Health for a list of Interschool Athletic Teams.
Clubs, Faith & Leadership
- Alliance for Compassion*: Supporting members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (@stmarysalliance). Please contact Ms. Tyler (room 236) for more information.
- Ambassadors
- Asian-Canadian Alliance*: Recognizing and celebrating the diversity of the Asian-Canadian community (@stmarysaca). Please contact Mr. O'Brien (room 266) for more information.
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Athletic Committee: devoted to enhancing and enriching our students experiences with sporting events at St. Mary. Please contact Ms. Navarro (Gym A/B) for more information.
- Best Buddies*: Serving the needs of differently-abled students (@stmarybestbuddies). Please contact Ms. Allore (room 130) for more information.
- Black Excellence, Celebration and History*
- Black Leaders of St. Mary (BLOSM): BLOSM is a student-led group who organizes exciting initiatives such as guest speakers and post-secondary & career exploration field trips. Contact Coach/Advocate for Black Students Mr. Mayers (his office is in the atrium) for more information.
- Chess/Games Club: All students who are interested in playing chess, learning chess and expanding and exploring chess ideas/concepts are invited to come to the Learning Commons Friday mornings (8:30-9:20 am). Please contact Mr. O'Brien (room 266) for more information.
- Debate Club: Improve your knowledge on politics, economics, culture, increase your critical thinking skills, and debate on various topics you're passionate about! If you want to learn how to increase your confidence, critical thinking and talk about important topics that you are passionate about, join St. Mary's debate club. All are welcome to join! Please contact Mlle Oster (room 124) for more information.
- Eco-Team*: Together we can make life greener! The Eco Team at St. Mary strives to recognize the environmental issues that affect the environment and the creatures that live among it. With the help of our Lord, we, stewards of the environment will work towards building a strong community that is passionate to resolve these impacts and make a difference. The Eco Team meets Tuesdays bi-weekly at 3:30pm. Please contact Ms. Pranadjaja (room 233) or Ms. Parker (room 213) for more information. (@stmaryecoteam)
- Empower*: Examining the power of feminism and intersectionality in modern society (@empowerstmary). Please contact Ms. Timperley (room 204) for more information.
- E-Nable: If you are interested in 3D printing technology and how it can be used to help others, please contact Ms. Frysztacki or see the E-Nable group on Edsby for more information. E-Nable meets Thursdays after school in the Learning Commons.
- First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Committee "Students4Action"*: Raising awareness about the realities of the Indigenous people in Canada (@stmarys4a). Contact Ms. Viloria (room 166) or Mr. MacDonald (room 164) for more information.
- Model UN: Want to join the global conversation and sharpen your skills in diplomacy and debate? Contact Ms. Van Rhee (room 227) for more information.
- Outdoor Education
- Outreach: Domestic*: serves the needs of the immediate community such as food drives and the mission room (@stmarydomestic) & International*: raising awareness and funds for international causes and communities (@stmaryinternational). Please contact Ms. Sinclair-Hingco (room 160/262) for more information.
- Reach Team (SMART): Do you have a passion for trivia? Are you someone who knows facts, both important and strange? Do you love Jeopardy, Trivial Pursuit and have a bunch of trivia apps on your phone? Then you should DEFINITELY join the Reach for the Top trivia team, where you can use actual buzzers while playing with like-minded trivia enthusiasts.
- Retreat Leaders (@stmaryretreatleading)
- Robotics Club
- Safe and Caring Schools*: Focus on mental wellness and anti-bullying issues (@stmarysafeandcaring)
- Sew-cial Club: Would you like to learn how to sew on a button or fix a seam? Have you always wanted to use a sewing machine? Are you interested in designing your own head scarf? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the SEW-CIAL CLUB is the club for you!
Just indicate your interest in the Edsby group. Contact Ms. Hulaj-Campbell (room 108) for more information. - Student Council (@stmarycouncil)
- Tech Crew: Are you interested in working backstage in theatre or sound engineering? Are you looking for a club to get involved with, learn new skills, and meet new people? Then Tech Crew might be for you. We run the sound and lights for all of the assemblies and presentations hosted by the school and earn community service hours while we do! See Mr. Small on the Drama room (room 168) if interested!
- Ted-Ed Club
- Trail Running Club: An inclusive club that offers students a unique outdoor recreational activity where the emphasis is on building a supportive community, appreciation for nature, and healthier lifestyles. Contact Mr. Small for more details.
- Unity*: addresses all forms of discrimination, celebrating diversity and Black excellence (@unitystmary). Please contact Mr. Stanesic (room 238), Mr. Chadee (room 202) or Mr. Houmenou (room 122) for more information.
- White Pine Club: White Pine Reading Club: White Pine is a reading club of current Canadian Young Adult Fiction. Meetings November to May, Tuesdays after school, in the Learning Commons. Contact Ms. Frysztacki in the Learning Commons for more information.
- Woodworking Club is open to all Grade 9 & 10 students. Please see Mr. Di Fonzo in Room 144 for a permission form. No prior woodworking experience needed!
- Writer's Club
*If you are interested in joining one of the above groups that has an asterisk(*), please see Chaplain Ms. Bosetti and/or complete this form. These groups are branches of the Retreat Leadership community.
Fine Arts
Throughout the school year, St. Mary students showcase their talents in a variety of concerts, festivals and showcases.
- Dance Showcases & Dance Pack: Are you interested in auditioning for the Dance Team? Please contact Ms. Dumpit for more information.
- Instrumental Music Concerts
- Media Arts Film Fest
- Musical Theatre Production
- Sears Drama Festival
- St. Mary Singers: Do you enjoy singing? If so, why not join the St. Mary Singers! All are welcome. Rehearsals are held every Monday, after school from 3:30-4:30. Sign up sheet is located outside room 167. Contact Ms. Dumpit for more information.
- Visual and Photographic Arts Exhibits
- Vocal Concerts
