GHS Memo to Families Oct.23-26

• Monday, October 26th, 2026 - Last day to order school clothing
• Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 - Picture Retakes
• Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 - Remembrance Day Holiday - No school for staff or students
• Thursday, November 12th - Wednesday. November 18th, 2026 - Midterm Exams
• Thursday, November 26th, 2026 1:00 - 6:30 pm - Parent Teacher Conferences (Dismissal for students at 11:30 am)
• Friday, November 27th, 2026 - PL Day - No school for students
• Monday, November 30th - Friday, December 4th, 2026 - Graduation Photos
• Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 - PL Day - No school for students
• Wednesday, December 23rd 2026 - Sunday, January 3rd, 2027 - Christmas Break - No school for staff or students
• Monday, January 4th, 2027 - Classes resume for staff and students (Day 2)
• Monday, January 25th- Friday, January 29th, 2027 - Final Exams
• Monday, February 1st, 2027 - PL Day - No school for students
• Friday, March 12, 2027 - PL Day - No school for students
• Friday, April 9th - Thursday, April 15th, 2027 - Midterm Exams
• Monday, April 19, 2027 - PL Day - No school for students
• Friday, April 30th, 2027 - PL Day - No school for students
• Monday, May 3rd - Wednesday, May 19th, 2027 - Advanced Placement Exams
• Friday, May 7th, 2027 - Last day to order 26-27 yearbook
• Saturday, June 5th, 2027 4:30 - 10:00 pm - Prom
• Friday, June 11th - Thursday, June 17th, 2027 - Final Exams
• Thursday, June 24th, 2027 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Cap and Gown Ceremony

The Student Council is engaging in their annual fundraiser again this year with their clothing order. The official Gonzaga Merchandise Store is now open at the following link: https://gonzagahighschool.itemorder.com/ . Students and families will be able to go online to choose and pay for their clothes/items from today until Monday, October 26th at 11:59 pm. THERE WILL BE NO ORDERS PROCESSED AFTER THIS DEADLINE.

If students/families miss this deadline, they will have to wait until our next online order which will happen in the winter sometime. All graduation hoodies/items will be on this order and the next in the winter/spring. All Grade 12 students are asked to verify their names on the sheet outside of Mr. Cluney's office. Any changes to any names must be brought forward to the secretaries no later than Friday, October 16th, 2026.

All clothing items purchased during this order will be delivered to students here at Gonzaga prior to the Christmas Break. This is a great opportunity to pick up some Gonzaga swag for the whole family and to help support the Gonzaga Student Council initiatives this year. They will make great gifts for the holidays!

For those students who did not get the opportunity to get their school photos taken last week, our picture retake day will be Tuesday, October 27th, 2026.

Please see the changes below that will take effect on the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026. We encourage families to view their student's updated transportation information in their BusPlanner Web Parent Portal account.

The route changes are as follows:

• Route: 23-249-12
• Stop at 830 Marine Drive will be moved to 16 Nageira Crescent

Gonzaga will be using the NLSchools RYCOR system to be able to make forms available to be completed online by parents.

We are asking all parents to complete the two following forms online through the Rycor system for each child:

• Acceptable Use of Technology Form 26/27

• Media Consent Form 26/27

Parents must use their own Parent PowerSchool account and not their child’s PowerSchool account in order to complete the online forms. We are asking that these two form be complete no later than Friday, October 16, 2026.

For more information on this system please go here.

If there are any parents who may be interested in becoming part of our School Council, please email Mr. Cluney at andrewcluney@nlschools.ca.

We will be having our first meeting before the end of October.

Please view the poster below from North Atlantic Rotary.

Premier Tony Wakeham is inviting youth across Newfoundland and Labrador to step forward and help shape the future of our province. If you are between the ages of 16 and 24 and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity.

The Premier is seeking applications from young people interested in serving on the Premier's Youth Advisory Committee (PYAC). The committee will include up to 25 members from across the province who will discuss issues that matter to youth and provide advice on government policies, programs and initiatives.

PYAC will consider topics such as population growth, rural revitalization, mental health supports, the development of Churchill Falls and Gull Island, education and employment, and affordability challenges facing young people.

As a PYAC member, you will share your ideas and experiences directly with government leaders, build leadership skills and gain valuable experience working with peers from across the province.

We encourage applications from youth of all backgrounds and interests. Whether you are involved in student leadership, volunteering, arts, sports, advocacy, skilled trades, community organizations or simply have ideas you want to share, your voice matters.

For more information about the committee and how to apply, visit the PYAC website.

Applications close on October 30, 2026.

We hope you will consider this opportunity to speak up and get involved. Your perspective can make a difference.

More information can be found from the Public News Release available HERE.

For the attention of Grade 12 students, please see the following information from Memorial:

Choosing what comes after high school is a big decision. At Memorial University, you’ll find world-class programs that open doors to exciting careers, new experiences, and endless opportunities.

We’re excited to share that applications for Fall 2027 undergraduate admission are now open!

Memorial is ranked among the best universities in the world, and our tuition rates are among the most affordable in Canada. As a comprehensive university, we offer more than 300 program options at some of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios in Canada. At Memorial, you’ll find a program that matches your interests, along with and faculty and staff who are committed to supporting your success.

A university degree is an investment in your future and offers many benefits. Memorial is more than a place to earn a degree – it’s a place to explore new ideas and make lifelong connections. We invite you to learn more about Memorial at our upcoming events, including Open House, information sessions, and weekly webinar series to connect with our team and learn more about student life, academic programs, and the admissions process.

Applying is quick to get started and easy to complete in as little as 10 minutes.

If you or your parents/guardians have questions, reach out to our dedicated team of advisors by emailing admissions@mun.ca.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Memorial community next year!

Registrar’s Office

Memorial University

Office of the Registrar, Memorial University

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
T: 709 864 8613
M: 709 697 4754

www.mun.ca/regoff
www.mun.ca/undergrad

This fall, Memorial University is opening its doors to give your students the chance to explore our teaching campuses, meet our community and get a feel for what their future at Memorial could look like. If you can’t make it to campus, save the date for our Virtual Open House in November!

• Grenfell Campus — Wednesday, Oct. 28
• St. John’s Campus — Thursday, Oct. 29
• Marine Institute — Thursday, Nov. 19

Visit us online for all our Open House details. Reminder! The fall 2027 application is now open! Apply today!

We will be having 15% midterm exams from Thursday, November 12th - Wednesday, November 18th, 2026. Classes will not continue during this week as exams are at least 2 hours in length. A copy of the exam schedule can be found here. Classes will resume on Thursday, November 19th and it will be Day 2 on the schedule.

Grade 12 graduation photos are booked for the week of November 30th - December 4th, 2026. LifeTouch will assign photo times for each students and students will be able to see their individual times on the poster outside of Mr. Cluney's office in the coming weeks. All students must bring in their $25.00 sitting fee at the time of their appointment. The fee can be paid by cash, cheque, credit or debit. All cheques can be made out to LifeTouch.

In preparation for our upcoming Remembrance Day Service, we invite students, staff, and families to submit pictures of relatives who have served in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and all peacekeeping missions and conflicts thereafter. This includes individuals who are serving or have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
When submitting your pictures, please include the following information:

• Name and rank of the person pictured

• Name of the Gonzaga relative

• Relationship of person in picture with the Gonzaga relative

Please have pictures submitted on or before Friday, October 30th via email to davidwelshman@nlschools.ca.

Any student who has already sent in photos in previous years do not need to re-submit their photos.

All NL Schools buildings are scent aware sites. Many of our staff and students are sensitive to certain products that can cause allergic reactions and respiratory distress. All staff, students, and visitors are reminded to not wear or use any scented/fragranced products while inside any NL Schools building.

We are working hard to schedule all tryouts and will be announcing tryouts and sign ups according to the sport competitions schedules. Thank you for your patience while we work through all the teams and practice location bookings. Interested athletes must sign up using the link in the bio of our social media accounts in order to attend tryouts https://linktr.ee/gonzagaathletics. Stay tuned to our social media for all athletic updates!

Please see the information below about how to order the 2026-2027 yearbooks. Deadline to order the yearbook is Friday, May 7th, 2027.

We would like to thank you for your continued support and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the administrative team.

Have a great weekend,

Andrew, Gillian & Peter