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.
- Math Peer Tutoring is available for all Grade 9 and 10 students. It runs every Thursday from 8:30am to 9:30am in room 233. Students can drop in between this hour at any time and no commitment is necessary. Please bring your textbook or homework so that the student tutors can assist you.
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Science Clinic runs every Monday from 3:45pm to 4:30 pm in room 201.
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) - meetings are Wednesdays after school. Please contact Ms. Stewart (room 161) or Ms. Campbell (room 165) 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 Tuesday 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: E-NABLE is a charitable organization that uses 3D printing technology to help those in need of prosthetic hands and other assistive devices. If you're interested in STEM, design, 3D printing and helping others, or are thinking about going into engineering or computer science, then this is the club for you. E-Nable meets Thursdays after school in the Learning Commons. Please contact Ms. Frysztacki (Learning Commons) for more information.
- 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), Mr. MacDonald (room 103/164) or Mrs. Prebble (room 108) for more information.
- Future Business Leader of Canada (FBLC): Learn about different aspects of the business world, improve your skills in leadership, communication, collaboration, public speaking and problem solving and aim to compete in an annual conference. Meetings are Wednesdays after school in room 202. Contact Mr. Chadee (room 202) for more information.
- Medicine4Youth: Interested in building a career in the medical field but not sure where to start - or what it really takes to reach your dream profession? Future doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers, and all aspiring students looking to pursue healthcare, come out and learn about what it takes to build a career in medicine, explore volunteer or experience opportunities, and build the skills that will set you up for success. Contact Mr. Cedrone (room 236) 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) or Ms. Hyland (room 228) 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 for the Top: Whether you're a seasoned quiz competitor or are interested in trivia topics such as pop culture, music, movies, math, science, history, geography, politics, come test your knowledge! Meet fellow students who love trivia and get ready for an exciting season of competition. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and team spirit! Contact Mr. Kennedy for more information.
- Retreat Leaders (@stmaryretreatleading)
- Robotics Club
- Safe and Caring Schools*: Focus on mental wellness and anti-bullying issues (@stmarysafeandcaring)
- 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!
- 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 (room 168) 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.
- Uplift: Uplift is the St Mary mental wellness team which plans and runs different events throughout the school year to promote a safe and welcoming school community. Meetings are Tuesdays after school in room 124. Contact Mlle Oster for details and follow @stmaryuplift
- 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.
*If you are interested in joining one of the above groups that has an asterisk(*), please see Chaplain - 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 Team: 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
- 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
