London Calling! March Break Trip 2011

The trip will feature visits to many of the major attractions in London, including:

• theTower of London
• the British Museum
• Harry Potter bus tour
• Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre (interactive workshop)

For more information, please attend our Parent/Student Information Night on Wednesday, June 16^th at 7:00 pm in the CtK Library!

Hot Docs Film Festival

Students were transported to the first multiracial prom in a small town in Mississippi in 2008 and the controversy that ensued. For many of the students, the film about the African child that rises up from his impoverished birthright to become a Harvard Law graduate largely on the generosity of an anonymous donor that he goes in search of, was both moving and inspiring. The incredible story of P-Star and her bumpy rise to fame from the projects of Harlem not only had students jiving in their seats but also reflecting on the power and meaning of family in spite of the trappings of fame. Furious Pete had students squirming in their seats with his uncanny ability to ingest copious amounts of food all in the name of charity.

Youth Philanthropy Initiative

After choosing organizations they are interested in and feel passionate about, students prepare a ten minute presentation detailing the purpose of their organization, and how it would benefit from a grant. The group of students who are judged to have the most compelling presentation are awarded $5000.00 to be distributed to their charity.

Throughout the process, students are encouraged to visit their organization to gain a deeper understanding of the services they provide. For many students, the visit is a very humbling process. Jaime Viera, Mike Gomes and Laura Bossey, who represented the Georgetown Breadbasket, said that they were shocked by the amount of people who were unable to afford food. "You think that it's something that everyone has available to them, but that just isn’t the case", says Ms. Bossey. "I was really surprised."

CtK goes to France and Italy! March Break 2010

As teachers, we feel privileged to have had the opportunity to travel with such well-behaved and respectful students. We are honored to work with you all every day and cannot wait for our next European adventure!!! Merci & Grazie!!!

Course Selection and Online Registration

Please follow the step by step instructions outlined below to select next year’s courses. Please ensure all selections and necessary forms are completed by the deadline (see below) or a late penalty will be applied.

Step by Step Instructions – User Guide For Online Registration

1. Go to http://courserequests.hcdsb.org
2. Log in using the username and password that was given to you.
3. Select a course in the course slide menu on the left.
4. Click on the "Add" button.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the eight courses.
6. Select two elective alternates:
   • Click a radio button beside your first elective course.
   • Select an alternate elective course in the course slide menu on the left.
   • Click on the "Add Alternate" button. The alternate course appears on the right hand side of the screen.
   • Repeat "a" to "c" for your second elective alternate.

1. Use the radio button to select the course from the list of selections.
2. Click the "Remove" button.

1. Click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on the "report" button and print the report that is displayed.
3. Have your Parent/Guardian sign and date the Course Verification Report and return it to your homeroom teacher with your cheque (made out to Christ the King Catholic Secondary School) along with your completed Course Selection Guide.

Deadlines: The deadline for On-line applications is March 10, 2010.Please return the following three items to your homeroom teacher by this date:

• the signed Course Verification Form
• the completed Course Selection Guide with three signatures located on the back
• the $65 registration fee

Late Fees: An additional $15 will be required after Wed. March 10, 2010.

Students have the option this year to pay through CASHLESS ACCOUNT instead of by cheque or cash - click on this feature when choosing your courses on line to learn how to do it.

Inside Ride at CtK

Donations to the Inside Ride and support for this member of our CtK family can be made by cash or cheque (made payable to CtK).

For further information please visit www.theinsideride.com.

Our goal this year is to break the record for the largest amount of donations for Childhood Cancer through the Inside Ride fundraising event – let’s get together as a community and make this a ride to remember!

St-Donat trip!

Canadian Food for Children Organization

safeTALK

Those who completed the training received a sticker to identify them as someone youth can talk to if they are having thoughts of suicide.

CtK hopes to get more staff and students trained in the near future. For information on safeTALK and other trainings provided by Living Works, please visit the website http://www.livingworks.net/LW_Prgrms.php

CtK would like to thank H.E.A.L., the Georgetown Suicide Prevention Group, for providing the trainer and resources.

Free real-time math tutoring now available

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thanksgiving Food Drive

On Thursday September 24, 2009 Christ the King will be having a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Students are asked to bring non perishable food items to support this event. As a thank you for your generosity, this will be a civvies day.

Please bring your food donations to your period one class. In the spirit of Thanksgiving please remember to give. You can make a difference.

LOST in Literature!