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Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Proclaim the Good News To All the World
Wednesday 21 st November 2012
Library Resource Centre
6:30 to 8:00 pm
1. Opening Prayer Chris Forster
2012-13 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Chairperson Catherine Pollitt cat61@live.ca Vice-Chairperson Michelle Iliescu eiliescu@cogeco.ca
Secretary (Rotating) Lynn MacKinder lynn.mackinder@kflapublichealth.ca or nicbec2@hotmail.com
Parent members 2012-2013 include:
Adam Check, adam.check@gmail.com or adam.check@ontario.ca Chris Murphy cemurphy25@gmail.com
Darlene Johnson robjohnson3@msn.com Denise Clifford kancoko@sympatico.ca
Lam Pho lpho@ctg.queensu.ca Lisa Lollar lollar14@msn.com
Lori O'Connor lorioco@gmail.com Michelle White goingtokingston@gmail.com
Tracy Ottenhof tottenhof1@cogeco.ca
Non-teaching Representative Teaching Representative
Christopher Forster forster@alcdsb.on.ca ; Marie Gavan Knox gavankno@alcdsb.on.ca
Parish Representative TBA Community Representative TBA
Students’ Council
Caroline Lollar clollar17@hotmail.com Bhavik Vyas bvyas95@hotmail.com
Richard Coleman colerich@alcdsb.on.ca
Principal
Paul Walsh walshp@alcdsb.on.ca
Administration Team members in attendance
Terri Daniel danielte@alcdsb.on.ca Paul Melim melipaul@alcdsb.on.ca
Regrets: Chris Murphy, Marie Gavan Knox, Lam Pho, Darlene Johnson
2. Approval of the Agenda Catherine Pollitt
3. Catholic School Council Reports:
Pastoral Report; Chris Forster
1. The Toronto Street Retreat that we took students on last week and about our upcoming Kingston Street
Retreat on December 18th. Twelve students and the two Chaplaincy Leaders from Holy Cross and
Regiopolis-Notre Dame spent November 12 th -13 th in Toronto working with the homeless and learning what
life is like for people who live on the streets of our biggest city. For most of the group, this was their first
opportunity to actually meet and speak with a homeless person, with a former street prostitute and with
the countless men and women who live and die on the streets without the comforts of a family or a
home.See a photographic essay at http://hcss.alcdsb.on.ca/hctoday/
2. The 2012 Advent Campaign which will collect money to buy Winter Survival Kits for homeless youth in
Kingston as well as for the 2013 Jamaica House build.

3. Grade Level Reconciliation-Library All Day; On Thursday 6 th December students and staff will have an opportunity
to celebrate Reconciliation in the Library. The Advent Penitential Celebrations are organized by grade level throughout
the day. Students who have finished Reconciliation or who do not intend to visit a Priest will be allowed to leave the
Library when their teacher is ready to take them back to the classroom.
A quiet atmosphere and time for prayer will be maintained in the Library during Confessions. Teachers will bring their
students to the Library immediately after the beginning of class or when they are called down and to stay with them in
the Library. Students will be encouraged to pray quietly, to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and to reflect
on forgiveness and reconciliation through a slide presentation.
In-class information regarding reconciliation will be distributed by Chris Forster in advance of December 6th. If you
or your students have any questions about the materials please contact Chris at X3436 or forster@alcdsb.on.ca
4. K2K 2013 Mission Trip “Jamaica Fish Fry” Friday 2 nd November at Holy Cross 3:30 to 7:00; Holy Cross
and Regiopolis -Notre Dame raised close to 4 000$ for the St. Patrick's Foundation from Kingston, Jamaica and the
K2K 2013 Mission Trip to Kingston, Jamaica in February 2013.
Teacher’s Report; Next Meeting
Students’ Council Report; Andrew Pho and Simon Smith
Regiopolis Notre-Dame Chapel Donation:
• Students' Council made a donation of $1000 to Regiopolis-Notre Dame to put toward their new chapel.
• Students' Council visited RND to present the Regi Students' Council and Principal Mr. Hill with a $1000
cheque on Thursday, November 1 st , 2012.
• These funds were raised by a $2 buyout of fourth period class to cheer on the Junior Boys’ Volleyball
Team in their game against RND on October 25 th , 2012.
• The generous donation was greatly appreciated by the Regi Students' Council and the RND community. The
efforts of the Holy Cross Students' Council and Leadership class were rewarded by them being featured
alongside the RND Students' Council and Leadership class in the Kingston Whig Standard (page 2 on
November 2 nd , 2012).
Link to the Whig Standard article: http://www.thewhig.com/2012/11/01/friends-and-rivals
Movie Night:
• Students' Council and the Leadership class decided to run a movie night fundraiser on Thursday,
November 15 th , 2012.
• The Dark Knight Rises (the final movie of the Batman trilogy) was shown three weeks before its DVD and
Blue ray release at 7 pm in the Lecture Theatre. This was done by obtaining the license necessary to
legally show the film from Criterion Pictures.
• Tickets were sold at lunch on the days leading up to the event for $5 (or $7 at the door).
• At the event popcorn, and drinks were available to purchase.
• Ticket sales were quite low, however many students attended at the door. A total of 46 students
attended.
• Poor sales can be attested to the event being held on a Thursday night (school night) with many other
activities going on (play practice, football potluck, etc...). However no other nights were available.
• Student behaviour was excellent and there were no significant problems with this event.
• Mr. Coleman was the Teacher Supervisor for this event.
• Jamaican Colours Non-Uniform Day:
• Students' Council has proposed to administration to have a "Toonie for Non-Uni" Jamaican Colours Day.
• Funds will be raised to help support our students going on the Jamaica Mission Trip.
• Students can wear non-uniform apparel that is black, green, and yellow.
• This will take place on the Friday of the first week of advent, December 7 th , 2012.
•

Christmas Spirit Week:
• Students' Council has proposed to administration to have a Christmas Spirit Week.
• It will take place from December 17 th -- December 21 st .
• This will be a great way to enjoy the last week of school before the Christmas Break and raise school spirit
and morale.
• The ideas proposed for each day are as follows:
o Monday - Students' Council Christmas Bake Sale at lunch in the main foyer
o Tuesday - Gingerbread House Making Contests at lunch in the Cafeteria (payment required to
participate and prizes given)
o Wednesday - Christmas Carol Karaoke at lunch in the Cafeteria (payment required to participate
and prizes given)
o Thursday - Tacky Christmas Sweater Day (regular uniform still worn) and pictures with Santa
Claus, Mrs. Claus, and elves/reindeer at lunch in the main foyer
o Friday - Period 1 and 2 students who sign up and pay will be excused from class to see The Hobbit
in theatres at Cineplex Odeon on Gardiners Rd.
• All proceeds will go the Students' Council from the Spirit Week.
• Mr. Coleman will be the Teacher Supervisor for each event.
Christmas Coffee House (a part of Christmas Spirit Week):
• Students' Council has proposed to host a Christmas Coffee House.
• It would take place on Wednesday December 19 th , which is during the last week of school before
Christmas break.
• This event will be held in the Cafeteria and will run from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
• There will be refreshments such as hot chocolate and baked goods for students and guests to purchase
throughout the night.
• The tickets will be priced at $5.00 and will be sold that week during lunch as well as at the door by the
Students' Council.
• Auditions will be open to all students in every grade, and held on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of
the first week of December. Students can sign up for auditions outside of the Students' Council room. Only
appropriate items will be selected to be a part of the Coffee House.
• Students' Council will advertise this event through word of mouth, announcements, and by posting an event
on our Students' Council Facebook and Twitter pages.
• Mr. Coleman has agreed to be the Teacher Supervisor for this fundraising event.
• All proceeds will go to Students' Council. Students' Council intends on donating proceeds to the Advent
Campaign.
Principal’s Report Paul Walsh
A. For Discussion
1) Crusader Athletics Fund Raiser scheduled fir Friday 9 th November at Holy Cross 7:30 to 1:00; The
fundraiser in support of athletics scheduled for Friday,
November 9 th was cancelled. Earlier in that week an
announcement was made that the dance had been cancelled
due to a low ticket sales. A syner-voice message was
broadcasted to all the homes in our Holy Cross community on November 9 th to ensure that all members of our
community were aware that the dance was cancelled. Refunds were given back to all the fall coaches to return the
funds to their student athletes.

2) School Improvement Plan,(SIPSA);The focus for the November 23 rd PD Day is Closing the Gap PD Day. The
term learning gap is often used to refer to the gap between a student’s actual achievement and his or her
potential for achievement. Research confirms that gaps in student achievement can be narrowed and overall
improvement in achievement attained if:
1. the responsibility for making these changes is shared by all partners in the education system-students,
parents, educators and community partners
2. there has been a sustained and deliberate focus on individual student’s strengths and needs, assessment
for learning, and precision in instruction through evidence-informed interventions
Only by helping every student reach his or her potential can we hope to close the achievement gap between
groups of students.
•How do we as a school team work to close the learning gap for all students?
•How do these school strategies align with BIPSA and the four core instructional strategies: relevant and
engaging tasks, accountable talk, shared/ guided practice and precise, timely, descriptive feedback, in
support of engaging students in robust thinking?
School Improvement Planning Time (in departments)
School Improvement Plan School Effectiveness Framework Indicators -
Collaborative Inquiries Four Core Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Inquiries
• Address student needs in Applied, Open and Locally Developed courses in the areas of Numeracy or Literacy
• Use Student Work and other sources of data identified through the Collaborative Inquiry process as focus
for evidence
• Be based on the Professional Learning Cycle ( planning, acting, observing, and reflecting)
• Address one of the Core Instructional Strategies identified in Board Improvement Plan
• Include Differentiated Instruction
• Involve reflecting on artifacts of student learning, and describing strategies for assessment and evaluation
* Note that results of collaborative inquiries will be shared within and among schools
Intermediate CIL-M Grade 7-9 Teachers November 1, 2012
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Collaborative Inquiry Question and Statement
Question and Statement:
What is the impact of Precise and timely descriptive feedback on student learning and student ownership of
their learning?
If precise, timely and descriptive feedback for assessment “as” learning, becomes a part of our
teaching/learning process,
Then students will be more aware of their own learning, will begin to reflect on their learning, to take the next
suggested steps and to improve personal achievement.
Release Days
40 Occasional Teacher Days (maybe more) for Grade 7 to 9 Teachers for a Mathematics
Collaborative Inquiry with Math Coach per school;
5 Occasional Teacher Days (maybe more) for Leading Student Achievement, LSA,
Collaborative Inquiry in Literacy

25 Occasional Teacher Days (maybe more) for Collaborative Inquiry Proposals in Applied and
Locally Developed Courses in the areas of Numeracy or Literacy
Questions to keep in mind
i) What are you focusing on? ii) Why did you choose that focus?
iii) How is it impacting/improving student learning?
iv) How do you know it is impacting/improving student learning?
3) S1 Mid-term Report Card Student Success Strategies
B. Information
1. The Secret Garden; The Holy Cross Arts Department proudly announces their upcoming production of the
Tony-award winning 1992 musical, The Secret Garden. The musical is based on the
beloved 1906 childrens' novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This cast of 50 students
and 25 orchestra-members will entrance you and your family with their talents. And be
sure to catch Sean Roberts as Old Ben on the HC stage! The garden will come to life
from Wednesday, November 28th to Saturday, December 1st at 7pm. Tickets are
jdisappointment. Tickets went on sale Wednesday, November 14th at lunch.
"Secrets" Art Show – Library. Click here http://hcss.alcdsb.on.ca/hctoday/ to learn
more about the Secret Garden
Day of the Arts at Holy Cross On Monday, November 26 and Tuesday, November 27, the Holy Cross Arts
Department will be hosting the Grade 8 students from our feeder schools for “A Day in the Life of the Arts”
at our school. In addition to providing a great opportunity for our student musicians, actors, singers, and
artists to showcase their talents to their younger peers, this arts focus day also exposes all students from our
feeder schools to some of the wonderful programs offered here and gives them a taste of high school life in
general. The grade 8 students will be here for the day and will view a matinée performance of the Secret
Garden in the afternoon. The lunch period will begin slightly earlier than regularly scheduled to allow the crew
to set up for the performances.
2. Movember at Holy Cross; For breast cancer awareness, people wear pink ribbons ... the idea behind Movember is that are
encouraged to grow moustaches to help raise awareness for prostate cancer; these moustaches act as their ribbons.
To involve women, light blue ribbons can be worn, as well as sponsoring a ‘mo bro’. Holy Cross is looking to
promote Movember by creating posters and delivering letters to homeroom classes. All are asked to join with Robin
Dzierniejko and students to help promote awareness for issues that affect men and are often not dealt with. Let’s
make Movember 2012 at Holy Cross a huge success with both students and staff participating. The focus is not on
fundraising, but rather in raising awareness about prostate cancer. The ‘Clean Shaven’ photos will be taken on Thursday,
November 1 st , in Room 129, followed by a halfway picture on Thursday, November 15 th , and finally, the official ‘mo’
pictures on Friday, November 30!
A Run for Movember will take place at Holy Cross on Sunday, November 25 at noon! The
registration fee is $25, which includes a Movember t-shirt, and all proceeds going to support
Prostate Cancer Research. To sign up for the race, email Robin Dzierniejko
(dzierobi@alcdsb.on.ca) or jump online to Events Online
(http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/movember ). Let’s all get together to support men’s health
issues!
3. Grade 9 Period Four Transition Surveys; During the first week of December, all grade nine students will be called to the
Library during Period Four to complete a short (less than 30 minute) survey.

Grade 9 students have been asked to complete the survey to better inform secondary school staff about the strengths and
weaknesses in the transition process. The data produced from the results will be used by administrators and student
success teams in their school improvement planning processes.
The schedule is as follows:
Period 4 Teacher 1:20 to 1:50 Period 4 Teacher 1:50 to 2:20
Ms. S. Check-Drum ..................... Tuesday 4 th December Mr. B. Bouvier...............................Tuesday 4 th Dec
Mr. C. MacDonald ........................ Tuesday 4 th Dec Room 215
Ms. M. Williams ........................... Wednesday 5 th December Mr. Manion ....................................Wednesday 5 th Dec
Mr. F. Scarpazza ......................... Wednesday 5 th Dec Room 140
Ms. M. Doyle ................................. Friday 7 th December Ms. C. Bouvier ...............................Friday 7 th Dec
Mrs. A. Poels ................................ Friday 7 th Dec
Mr. M. Chambers......................... Monday 10 th December Mrs. Pawliuk .................................. Monday 10 th Dec
Mr. R, Zarichny ........................... Tuesday 11 th Dec
4. Fall Sports Season at Holy Cross; This fall sports season was fantastic for our teams who proudly wear the green and
silver of Holy Cross. Two hundred student athletes represented Holy Cross on the court, the field and the trails this
season. We are proud of all of our teams and their accomplishments:
the fearsome foursome, Boys’ Golf Team, who won the EOSSAA title and advanced to the OFSAA Golf Championship
in Vineland, On where they placed as a team 8 th in the province, while Eric Macrow placed 10 th as an individual, Diane
McDonald, Grade 9 competed at the OFSAA Girls’ Championship in Kingsville who also placed 10 th as an individual inn
the province;
the Girls’ Field Hockey team which advanced to semi-final championship round where they were eliminated vt the
eventual KASSAA Champions from RND;
the Junior Girls’ Basketball team which placed third in the regular season and advanced to the KASSAA Championship
game where they were defeated by RND 30-18;
the Cross Country team which battled the weather, flu and injuries to compete in KASSAA and EOSSAA. Chris
Kimmer, Grade 10 qualified for the OFSAA Championship;
the Senior Girls’ Basketball Team who claimed their second consecutive KASSAA and EOSSAA Championship titles
to qualify for the OFSAA Championships in Belle River from November 22 nd to 24 th . The team has been seeded as the
#2 seed in the 16 team field. the Ofsaa tournament website. You can all information about the tournament here
including the draw, game results, hotel info, banquet, souvenir info, pictures, and live game feed if they offer it.
http://www.ofsaa.on.ca/girls-aaa-basketball;
the Junior Boys Volleyball team advanced to the KASSAA Championship game on November 10 th where they were
narrowly defeated in a tightly contested match 3-2 by RND ;
the Senior Boys’ Volleyball Team who were defeated in the KASSAA quarter-final;
the Junior Boys’ Football Team who are KASSAA champions for the second consecutive year; won their
unprecedented 8 th Kingston Area Secondary Schools Athletic Association (KASSAA) title in the last 10
years. This year’s championship was certainly no cakewalk as the determined Frontenac Falcons led 14-13 at
half-time. However, two second half touchdowns and some stellar defence led the Crusaders to a well
deserved 27-14 victory to claim the “Berk Brean Memorial” Trophy. Crusader running back Brody Blaskie
scored 3 touchdowns and won the Wayne Norris MVP Award.r; and
the Senior Boys’ Football who returned to the KASSAA Championship Final at Richardson Stadium on Saturday
November 3rd. In a toughly contested game the team lost to an experienced Frontenac team 15-4.
We are proud of all our teams, and all of the student-athletes, staff coaches and volunteers who help to build our
athletics program. Check this out at http://hcss.alcdsb.on.ca/hctoday
5. Grade 11 Period One Student Services Assemblies; During the first week of December, all grade eleven students will be
called to the Lecture Theater during Period One for a short (30 minute) assembly. The purpose of the assembly is
twofold: to begin preparing grade eleven students for their grade twelve course selections and to provide them with the
necessary research tools to begin exploring their post secondary plans. The schedule will go as follows:
Period 1 Teacher Date 8:40 to 9:15 Period 1 Teacher Date 8:40 to 9:15
11A Ms. C. Bouvier ........................ Monday 3 rd December 11G Ms. K. LeSarge ........................Tuesday 4 th December

11B Mr. J. Burke ............................. Monday 3 rd December 11H Ms. K. Mulvihil.........................Tuesday 4 th December
11C Mr. J. Drumm Monday 3 rd December 11K Mr. P. Prior ...............................Tuesday 4 th December
12B Mrs. Check Drumm .................. Monday 3 rd December 11I Mr. D. Orser ............................. Tuesday 4 th December
11F Mr. M. Kallevig ......................... Monday 3 rd December 11 Mrs. Gavan Knox ............................ Wednesday 5 th December
11E Ms. N. Johnson......................... Monday 3 rd December 11J Mrs. J. Pawliuk ........................Wednesday 5 th December
11D Mr. J. Esford ...................... Tuesday 4 th December 11L Mr. V. Stabile .........................Wednesday 5 th December
11K Ms. K. Waller ..........................Wednesday 5 th December
11M Ms. T. Airhart .......................Wednesday 5 th December
6) Music Department Notes: The Holy Cross Music Department will present the Katherine Splinter Christmas Concert on
7)
Thursday, December 13 th at 7:00 pm in the Holy Cross gymnasium. Christmas Recital to remember Katherine Splinter for
this annual concert are $5 and available at the door starting at 6 p.m. The recital begins at 7 p.m. There will be a Silent
Auction fundraiser in the Cafetorium from 5:30-7:00 pm on this evening. Winners of the event will be announced just
before the end of the program.
Katherine Splinter was a Special Assignment Teacher for secondary curriculum at the Board Office
in Napanee, and a former staff member, Department Head at Holy Cross. She was killed in an
automobile accident in October 2001. The concert will feature the Holy Cross Senior Concert band,
Junior Band, Choir, Jazz Band and special guests. Admission for this event will be $5.00 for
students and $10.00 for Adults. Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:00 pm. We hope to
see you for a night of both festive and concert music.
EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics;
In January 2013, all Holy Cross Semester I students enrolled in a grade
nine applied or academic math course will join others in a Province wide standardized Grade 9 Math Test. The mandatory
assessment will involve multiple choice questions, short answer and extended response. This test which component of the
Secondary School Reform occurring in Ontario will be administered on two days. The dates for the testing at Holy Cross
for Applied and Academic Mathematics classes are Wednesday 16 th January and Friday 18 th January. Testing will occur
during the scheduled math period for 60 minutes.
8) College and University Application Deadlines;
On-line college applications to OCAS, Ontario College Application Site
should be submitted by Saturday, December 15 th (Holy Cross recommended date). Applications to the Ontario University
Application Centre, OUAC, by Saturday, December 15 th .
The University Application tutorial or completing the on-line application is scheduled for Thursday 18 th and Tuesday 23 rd
October at 11:15 a.m. and 2:30 pm.
The College Application tutorial or completing the on-line application is scheduled for Tuesday 6 th and Thursday 8 th
November at 11:00 a.m.
9. Field Trip Moratorium January 2013: Field trips during the instructional day will not be approved for the period
10.
beginning on Monday, January 7th until the end of Semester I so as not to interfere with the end of semester curriculum
delivery, culminating activities or preparation for exams.
There are a number of events for which we do not control the scheduling of, but for those that we do they should be
rescheduled to another time. Field trips which occur during a scheduled period and do not require students to miss
scheduled classes may occur with the permission of the Principal during this time.
January 2013 Examination Period:
At this time, the Examination Days are scheduled from Thursday 24 th January
until Wednesday January 30th. Thursday January 31 st will be scheduled as an examination day in the event of exams
being cancelled for inclement weather. Friday 1 st February is an in-school Professional Day.
B. For Discussion
PRO Grant Speaker Tuesday 5th March 2012 the Tuesday before March Break 2013 Lisa L
Please mark your calendars and be thinking about how we can promote this event.

Last year there was a "full house" in the cafeteria with Dr. Mike Condra who spoke on "Teens, Stress and Distress".
Last year, a sub-committee operated primarily via e-mail regarding advertising, promotion (social networking, media &
community), leading up to the actual event, which required set-up (chairs and platform were looked after for us), a
refreshment table was set up and monitered, greeting people and assisting with seating, afterward clean up consisted
of putting chairs away and taking down the refreshment table.
Please consider being on board and bringing your ideas, connections and wisdom to the table. Last year we were able to
have newspaper, CBC and Fly FM radio coverage, and CKWS television did a re-cap after the evening on the local news!
There is great insight and connections on Coincil to spread the word through our church, workplace, and social circles.
You are invited once again be involved in helping shape our upcoming youth by educating us as parents to better support
our children by supporting and helping each other.
PRO Grant s sub-committee,
http://www.ourkidsnetwork.ca/Public/parent-teens
5. Correspondence
6. New Business
7. Meeting Adjourned at or before 8:00
8. Next Meeting – Wednesday 27 th February 2013 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Library