Fall 2011 Newsletter - Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools

GREATER SASKATOON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC.N E WS L E T T E RFALL 2011www.gscs.sk.ca/foundationSnapshots of the 2010-2011 School YearGrade 12 students of Bethlehem Catholic High School gather on the stepsof St. Thomas More College during their grad retreat.Bishop Murray High School celebrates the fruits of their communitygarden with a sacred smudge in the school grounds before sharing aThanksgiving meal.Students of Holy Cross recognize and acknowledge the gift in each otherthrough the creation and presentation of a gift-box presented at the Grade12 retreat held at Queen’s House Retreat House.Grade 5 and 6 students participate in an activity with Face to FaceMinistries at St. Gabriel’s school-wide retreat, held in the spring of 2011.Retreat leader Tom Saretsky speaks to middle years students of St.Michael School at the school retreat held at Wanuskewin in June.Students work hard learning proper food preparation techniques in theKid’s Kitchen program at St. Mary’s under the direction of FacilitatorGaylene Buchko.PAGE 1

Students of Ecole St. Paul pray using the living rosarybuilt by students and staff in the month of Mary.Students of St. Dominic’s Rosary Club gather for a group photo with the group leaders.St. Maria Goretti studentsworked with the Division’sByzantine Rite CoordinatorLaurianne Gabruch tocreate icons while learningabout the Byzantine Rite.Students at Cardinal Leger listen to a Holy Cross studentdescribe his experience in mission territory while hetravelled in Lima, Peru.Students make rosaries for each student in Mother TeresaSchool’s Rosary Club with Vice Principal Carol Gerspacher.Young students of BishopRoborecki work on a project attheir fall school retreat,partially sponsored byFoundation funds.St. Alphonse studentswork on a project whileon retreat.Students at Bishop Pocock take part in Holy Yoga where scripture isincorporated into the practice of yoga.Students in Bishop James Mahoney High School’s Social Justice groupmake a statement against poverty outside City Hall.PAGE 2

Congratulations!Many scholarships and/or awards are administered by Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc. Congratulations to each ofthese recipients who are continuing their educational pursuits.SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN TOALL HIGH SCHOOLS:Bob Auser Memorial AwardSara Keim – Bishop MahoneyJoshua Riou – Bishop MahoneyCarolyn Thode – Bishop MahoneyDana Durocher – E.D. FeehanRebecca Lewis – E.D. FeehanRahel Gebremedhin – Holy CrossDaniel Schaan – Holy CrossJesse Greyeyes – St. JosephMohammed Shoman – St. JosephCollision Plus ScholarshipHtoo Hta – E.D. FeehanJack Koble Award for Excellence inIndustrial ArtsBenjamin Swerhone - BethlehemBrett Walker - BethlehemJubilee ScholarshipBrett Walker – BethlehemDanielle Yuzdepski – Bishop MahoneyKayla Schule - Bishop MurraySana Shirzai – E.D. FeehanAnastasia Conly – Holy CrossRachel Moosewaypayo - OskāyakMeagan Monteiro – St. JosephKiwanis Club of Riversdale ScholarshipAzal Jarjes – E.D. FeehanOur Lady of the Prairies FoundationScholarshipAndrew Lamborn – BethlehemAndrew Beck – Bishop MahoneyMatthew Kotyk - Bishop MurrayEdswen Narag – E.D. FeehanNicole Sawa – Holy CrossDeanna Martell - OskāyakChristina Sitkowski – St. JosephPrincipals’Association ScholarshipJacob Phillips – Holy CrossYear of the Métis Legacy AwardCassidy Eikel - BethlehemSCHOLARSHIPS SPECIFIC TOINDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS:BETHLEHEM CATHOLICHIGH SCHOOL:Walter Podiluk Memorial ScholarshipMila PshebyloBISHOP JAMES MAHONEYHIGH SCHOOL:Guy Giroux Memorial ScholarshipBrad BueckertArtur KowalczykSasa SavicAlysia Risling Award for Excellence inSciencesAngela StankowskiBISHOP MURRAY HIGH SCHOOL:Bishop Murray High School Spirit AwardDylan CameronRick Smith Memorial AwardTya MatchettE.D. FEEHAN CATHOLICHIGH SCHOOL:Raymond & Elaine Boyle ScholarshipIhnal BeninsigClavelle ScholarshipAlison Macdonald KwokGrads of 1996 ScholarshipMahdiya MastoorGrads of 1999 ScholarshipDorothy GundersonGrads of 2002 ScholarshipHenry NgaluraHOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL:Donna Gregoire Memorial ScholarshipDesirae WitteHoly Cross Parent Council Art AwardLinda ShenSean Longstaff Memorial AwardArthur BoanChristopher Roy Memorial ScholarshipJoel HogleMichael J. Stark ScholarshipNatasha MitchellDonald Zuck Family AwardLinden PredyOSKĀYAK HIGH SCHOOL:Judge Richard J. Kucey MemorialScholarshipJorden SaulteauxST. ANGELA ELEMENTARYSCHOOL:Ray Weinkauf Memorial BursaryKayla GrenierSamantha RoachJustin WongST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL:Chaplaincy AwardJillian TenaskiGuardian Legacy ScholarshipSam DunphyKaitlyn GrevnaJordan GruzaNoor KamilKeaira KorolukTaylor LewchukJamie McCullochHailie NyariTaylor William Manning MemorialScholarshipChristina SitkowskiTrevor ChikowskiMarlene Panko Scholarship forExcellence in MathematicsColton WiegersLynn Quinn ScholarshipDanielle SancheST. MARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL:Gregoire-Baillargeon BursaryBill HunterEagleclaw SandersonPAGE 3

Legacy FundsEach year the Foundation is involvedin distributing thousands of dollars todeserving students in Greater SaskatoonCatholic Schools through the awarding ofscholarships and bursaries. Many of thesescholarships and bursary awards havebeen established by former students andfamilies of the division who wish to givesomething back to the schools in a veryreal and tangible way. Scholarships andbursaries have been established in eitherthe name of a deceased loved onehonouring the work or memory of anindividual or in the name of a company ororganization. They provide anopportunity for students to further theireducation as most of the scholarships andbursaries are awarded to students whoplan to continue their education in a postsecondary setting. The process ofestablishing an award is relatively simplewith a benefactor contacting theFoundation office or local Catholicschool and indicating that they would liketo establish an award. The Foundationwill help the individual create the award,outlining all of the requirements forstudents to follow and will thenadminister the funds donated. TheFoundation becomes the coordinator ofthe award, contacting schools each year todetermine if an award will be given outand explaining the procedure if questionsarise. It is a fairly simple process fordonors and of course, all donations to theFoundation receive charitable tax receiptsand help brighten the lives of childrenenrolled in Greater Saskatoon CatholicSchools. For more information, interestedindividuals can contact the Foundationat 659-7003.Why there is a Greater Saskatoon Catholic SchoolsFoundationThe Greater Saskatoon CatholicSchools Foundation was established in1993 to provide those committed to thepreservation and growth of the Catholicschool in Greater Saskatoon theopportunity to contribute to the division.Though the school division is fullyfunded by the provincial government andlocal tax supporters, the unique feature ofbeing catholic receives no additionalfunds. All funds that make the divisionunique are found in the existing resourcesprovided by the tax base. The Foundationstrives to alleviate that by providingfinancial support to schools and thedivision in general where and when itcan. Our focus is on the Catholicdimension, as our current statement ofpurpose is “to advance the welfare andgood of Greater Saskatoon CatholicSchools by undertaking charitableactivities which promote and enhance thequality of education and religion suppliedto Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.”Each year through the monies raisedby numerous fund raising initiatives, theFoundation supports those activities thatmight otherwise not occur. Through theSchools Win Twice raffle, Fashion Show,Golf tournament, Gala Dinner and privatedonations, the Foundation is able to offsetsome of the costs incurred in deliveringprograms to the students of GreaterSaskatoon Catholic Schools. In 2010, theFoundation was able to contribute$170,000 to support the events, initiativesand projects planned and run by theschools. The largest portion of this comesfrom the win-win nature of the SchoolsWin Twice raffle. 55% of all moneyraised at each school by the raffle stayswith the school, with the remaining 45%used for grants to the schools and tocover the costs incurred by the raffle. Anymoney we can save the schools allowsthem to redirect those dollars back tostudent learning.Many donations are donor directedwith a particular school or program thebeneficiary of the donation. Scholarshipsand bursaries have been established withmoney donated to the Foundation andthen having those monies managed by theFoundation. The Foundation works withdonors to ensure that the true spirit of thedonation is followed. If someone isinterested in helping with the cause ofCatholic education, they can contact theFoundation office. All donations areeligible for a charitable receipt and helpenrich the lives of children throughoutthe division.The Foundation’s school year calendar highlights all theimportant school-related activities and dates. This calendar ismade available to every family associated with the schooldivision at no cost to the family. Copies are being distributedfrom schools and limited amounts are available at your localParish. There are additional copies available at theFoundation office. If you would like a calendar, pleasecontact the office at 659-7003.PAGE 4

Your Money at Work2010 Grants to Schools based on grant application requestsBishop Filevich $ 1,000.00Bishop Klein $ 872.00Bishop Pocock $ 882.00Bishop Roborecki $ 840.00Cardinal Leger $ 800.00Father Robinson $ 1,000.00Father Vachon $ 728.00Georges Vanier $ 1,000.00Mother Teresa $ 1,000.00Pope John Paul II $ 734.70St. Alphonse Viscount $ 400.00St. Angela $ 1,000.00St. Anne $ 652.80St. Augustine $ 754.00St. Augustine Humboldt $ 1,000.00St. Bernard $ 1,000.00St. Dominic $ 900.00St. Dominic Humboldt $ 300.00St. Edward $ 792.00St. Frances $ 1,000.00St. Gabriel Biggar $ 770.00St. George $ 1,000.00St. Gerard $ 1,000.00St. John $ 1,000.00St. Luke $ 1,000.00St. Maria Goretti $ 1,000.00St. Mark $ 1,000.00St. Mary $ 1,000.00St. Matthew $ 1,000.00St. Michael $ 420.00St. Paul $ 1,000.00St. Peter $ 1,000.00St. Philip $ 908.00St. Volodymyr $ 1,000.00Sister O’Brien $ 1,000.00Bethlehem $ 1,000.00Bishop James Mahoney $ 1,000.00Bishop Murray $ 1,000.00E.D. Feehan $ 1,000.00Holy Cross $ 1,000.00St. Joseph $ 1,000.00Christian Fellowship Club $ 1,000.00Student LeadershipConference $11,000.00Living Liturgy for Youth $ 2,500.00Youth & Liturgy TrainingSessions $ 1,565.00Rosary ClubsBishop Filevich $ 200.00Bishop Klein $ 200.00Bishop Pocock $ 240.00Father Robinson $ 300.00St. Angela $ 300.00St. Augustine $ 280.00St. Bernard $ 300.00St. Dominic $ 240.00Schools Win Twice 2010 RaffleCatholic School Community Council/Schools ProceedsBishop Filevich $ 1,823.80Bishop Klein $ 1,540.00Bishop Pocock $ 1,584.00Bishop Roborecki $ 1,964.60Cardinal Leger $ 5,394.40Father Robinson $ 3,201.00Father Vachon $ 2,168.10Georges Vanier $ 3,625.60Mother Teresa $ 3,316.50Pope John Paul II $ 2,314.40St. Alphonse Viscount $ 399.30St. Angela $ 1,437.70St. Anne $ 1,648.90St. Augustine $ 2,380.40St. Augustine Humboldt $ 1,842.50St. Bernard $ 1,522.40St. Dominic $ 1,019.70St. Edward $ 1,439.90St. Frances $ 1,749.00St. Gabriel Biggar $ 869.00St. George $ 1,824.90St. Gerard $ 4,222.90St. John $ 1,001.00St. Luke $ 1,623.60St. Maria Goretti $ 2,931.50St. Mark $ 2,311.10St. Matthew $ 5,454.90St. Paul $ 1,053.80St. Peter $ 2,934.80St. Philip $ 809.60St. Volodymyr $ 2,461.80Saskatoon French School $ 1,897.50Sister O’Brien $ 2,051.90Bethlehem $ 825.00Bishop James Mahoney $ 886.60E.D. Feehan $ 38.50Holy Cross $ 2,006.40St. Joseph $ 1,156.10Total Disbursements benefiting Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools1995 $ 55,493 2003 $ 184,3411996 $ 73,387 2004 $ 206,3001997 $ 86,400 2005 $ 231,9541998 $ 157,078 2006 $ 281,8191999 $ 118,796 2007 $ 289,4672000 $ 178,348 2008 $ 270,4232001 $ 276,894 2009 $ 761,2602002 $ 144,178 2010 $ 499,689Total Disbursements 1995 – 2010* $ 3,815,827 *November 17, 2011 • “Schools Win Twice” Raffle Draw, St. Anne SchoolPAGE 5

Centennial CelebrationsHappy Birthday, Greater SaskatoonCatholic Schools! This September marksthe 100th anniversary of the establishmentof a Catholic school division in Saskatoon.On Sept 5, 1911, three Sisters of thePresentation of Mary assembled with 69students in the basement of St. Paul’sChurch on Spadina Cres. to begin a schoolyear in the newly created St. Paul’sSeparate School Division #20. We knowthe names of many of those first studentswho attended the new school as two of thethree class registers are preserved.Unfortunately the names of students ingrades 3, 4 and 6 are lost with the missingregister. The first graduates of Grade 8that year were Karl Nederost, EdwardBaldes, Michael Hall, Charles Woodcock,Cyril Bowdridge, John Shannon, JohnWoodcock, Abner Hohlbein and MargaretRyan. It is staggering to think how thosechildren would have felt going to schoolthat September day so many years ago,knowing that they were the true pioneersof Catholic education in Saskatoon!On June 2,2011 the schooldivisioncelebrated WorldCatholicEducation Daywith a liturgy inall of the schoolsin the morningand a largergathering at St.Pauls’s Cathedralin the afternoon.At the afternoonliturgy, studentspresented soil taken from their individualschools to be joined with the soil of all ofour schools in a symbolic gesture oftogetherness.Fr. David Tumback reminded studentsthat not only were they bringing soil, butalso the memory and spirit of all thosewho ever attended school in the division.The soil has been mixed with fresh soil,returned to the schools at the OpeningStudents of the Division present soil from their school yards to SchoolBoard Trustee Jennifer Carruthers at a ceremony marking World CatholicEducation Day. Foundation Executive Director Robin Mitchell assists.Institute held August 26 and will be used intree planting ceremonies on Sept 9, whenall schools celebrate the centennial. TheFoundation is taking an active role in thecentennial, sponsoring several activitiesthat involve the children of the division.There are many plans for the centenniallisted on the School Division website.Student DirectorsThe activities of Greater SaskatoonCatholic Schools Foundation are managedby a Board of Directors composed ofcommunity minded individuals whorecognize the necessity for, and theimportance of, Catholic education. TheBoard of Directors also includes twosenior students from one of our Catholichigh schools. This representation rotatesamongst our schools. For the 2011 – 2012school year, E.D. Feehan Catholic HighSchool Grade 12 students Ashley Zunigaand Jordon Rozon sit on our Board. It istheir role to bring the voice of ourstudents to the Greater SaskatoonCatholic Schools Foundation Boardof Directors.Student directors are identified by theschool and interviewed by the ExecutiveDirector to determine their suitability,interest and commitment to serving onthe Board.Students should have exemplifiedleadership skills at their school and needonly bring a high level of interest in theworkings of a Foundation. They areexpected to participate in discussions on allmatters, providing an opinion on projectsas to their suitability for high school youth.The Foundation Board welcomes thechance to hear what students think aboutthe work of the Foundation and welcomeAshley and Jordon to the Board.Executive Director Robin Mitchell with 2010-2011Student Directors Davis Guenther and Melanie Nicolof Holy Cross High School.PAGE 6May 3, 2012 • “Swing into Spring” Fashion Show & Dinner, TCU Place

Collision Plus Trade ScholarshipThe Collision Plus Trade Scholarship isavailable to any student graduating fromGreater Saskatoon Catholic high schoolsactively planning a career as an Auto BodyTechnician. The scholarship is awarded toa Grade 12 graduate of Saskatoon CatholicSchools who meets the entrancerequirements for the Auto BodyTechnician program and is committed to acareer within the auto body industry. If therecipient is placed on a waiting list to theprogram at SIAST Kelsey Campus, thestudent would be accepted for employmentat Collision Plus Auto Body and seektraining directly though the ApprenticeshipBranch.If individuals, organizations orcompanies are interested in establishing ascholarship meant to encourage students tothink about a particular industry, theyshould contact the Foundation office at659-7003 or by email atcatholicschoolsfoundation@gscs.sk.ca todiscuss how such a scholarship can be setup. All donations to the Foundationreceive charitable tax receipts and helpbrighten the lives of children enrolled inGreater Saskatoon Catholic schools.✁For Employees of Greater Saskatoon Catholic SchoolsFounders’ CircleEmployee Payroll Deduction FormI hereby authorize and instruct St. Paul’sR.C.S.S.D. #20 to deduct $per monthfrom my salary commencing(date)and continuing until further notice is provided.Donations are tax deductible.Indicate targeted areas of choice:n A Penny an Hour ($1.60 per month) that willbe matched by St. Paul’s R.C.S.S.D. #20 forStaff and Student Spiritual Wellness.n General fund for ongoing projectsn Christian Valuesn Byzantine Riten Student Leadershipn Cross-Culturaln Innovative Programsn F&ST Programn Stewardship (Hungry Children) n Infant Caren Columbus Bosco Homesn Other Programs (please specify)nOne time donation: $School (please specify)Please make cheques payable to:Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc.n I would like more information on charitable givingNAME:LOCATION:DATE:(Please Print)For payroll purposes: n Teacher n SupportCompleted cards can be returned to the Foundationlocated in the Board Office through the interschool delivery.Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc.420 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X3Phone: (306) 659-7003 Fax: (306) 659-2013email: catholicschoolsfoundation@gscs.sk.cawww.gscs.sk.ca/foundationSIGNATURECompletion of this form is only necessary for new enrolments or changes to current planned giving.August 21, 2012 • “Share the Spirit” Golf Classic, The WillowsPAGE 7

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools FoundationMost Rev. Bishop Donald Bolenof the Diocese of SaskatoonPatronsMost Rev. Bishop Bryan Baydaof the Eparchy of SaskatoonDarren HyshkaLaurie KarwackiLisa LambertDavid PaslawskiBoard of DirectorsAlice RislingDale SmithRita SymsnuikMichel ThibaultSharon TkachukTim TrainorSharon Zakreski-WerbickiExecutive DirectorRobin MitchellStudent DirectorsJordon Rozon Ashley ZunigaE.D. Feehan Catholic High SchoolOffice AdministratorJanice NepjukThe Board of Directors of The Greater Saskatoon Catholic SchoolsFoundation Inc. wish you a successful year.Name:✁Address:Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc.420 22nd Street East, Saskatoon SK S7K 1X3Phone: (306) 659-7003 Fax: (306) 659-2013 Email: catholicschoolsfoundation@gscs.sk.cawww.gscs.sk.ca/foundationThis form is for individuals/corporations whowish to contribute at this time.Yes! I wish to support the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc.Enclosed is my gift in the form of: n cheque n Visa n MasterCardCard #:Signature:Please make cheque payable to:Tax receipts will be issued for all donations over $10.00.Charitable Registration #14074 1398 RR0001Expiry Date: (mm/yy)Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc.420 - 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X3Thank you!PAGE 8