Posted on June 14, 2010
Phillip Pocock Catholic Secondary School student wins National French Public Speaking Competition
Madeline Dodds wins a $20,000 scholarship from Canadian Parents for French and the University of Ottawa
On May 29, Madeline Dodds, a Grade 12 student from Phillip Pocock Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga, won a $20,000 scholarship in the Concours d’art oratorie, presented by Canadian Parents for French (CPF), in partnership with the University of Ottawa. This annual French-speaking competition tests secondary school students’ proficiency in French at the national level. Madeline, who won in the Late Immersion category, impressed the judges with a thought provoking speech on the American healthcare system.
Madeline will present her award-winning speech to Dufferin-Peel’s Board of Trustees at the Catholic Education Centre on Monday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
WHAT: Madeline Dodds – French Speech Presentation
WHEN: Monday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Catholic Education Centre
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga
Canadian Parents for French is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-as-a-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario, with approximately 87,000 students in 145 Catholic schools throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. With over 10,000 employees, the board is also one of the largest employers in the region. Visit the board website at http://www.dpcdsb.org
For information contact: Henry Tyndorf, Principal, Phillip Pocock Catholic Secondary School at (905) 602-6171, ext. 69399
Judy James, Communications Assistant at (905) 890-0708, ext. 24661
Posted on June 10, 2010
Andrew De Zen (Grade 11) has won second prize in a video contest sponsored by WSIB. He received his award at 10:45 on Tuesday May 25 in Room 304. Several classes and staff attended the ceremony. He won $1,500 personally and the school is awarded $1,500. Amazing! To view some pictures click on Ceremony Pictures
Posted on May 28, 2010
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board fares well in Ministry review:
http://www.mississauga.com/news/article/657767--glowing-review-for-catholic-school-board
Posted on April 29, 2010
Experience Japanese Culture
Monday, August 9th, 2010 9AM – 4PM
10 Pocock students needed to host 7 girls & 3 boys from Japan. For more details click on the attachement: Japan Needs You
Posted on April 6, 2010
Dufferin-Peel Vocal Festival!
Our Vocal students and choir members will be particpating in an all day Vocal Festival at St Roch Catholic Secondary School on May 17. Conducted by Dr. Gerard Yun. Lunch will be provided.
Posted on March 25, 2010
Successful Day at Skills Competitions!
Regional Skills Competitions were held on March 25, 2010 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga secondary school. The following students represented our school in various competition areas:
Jose Lagman - Individual Carpentry
Andrew Blazic - Automotive Service Technician
Ryan Morin - Small Engine
Jathniel Datiles - Graphic Design
Ivana Batinic - Hairstyling and Aesthetics
All our students had an exciting and learning day. We congratulate Andrew Blazic, Ryan Morin and Ivana Batinic for their success in acquiring silver medal in their respective competitions.
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Posted on March 22, 2010
Community Service Due April 1
Reminder: To graduate with an OSSD, students must complete 40 hours of Community Service. Community Service hours must be recorded on the transcript in order to graduate. Passports must be submitted to Guidance by April 1, 2010 for this year's Graduation.
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Posted on March 11, 2010
Skills Canada Competition
March 25 – 9 am
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
(North of Eglinton, east of Winston Churchill)
Individual Carpentry - Jose Lagman
Automotive Service Technician - Andrew Blazic
Small Engine - Ryan Morin
Graphic Design - Jathniel Datiles
Hairstyling and Aesthetics - Ivana Batinic
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March 10, 2010
Error in Student Agenda
Please note that the March calendar in the 2009-2010 Student Agenda lists the end of March Break incorrectly.
March Break ends on Friday, March 19 and classes resume on Monday, March 22.
Sorry for any confusion created.
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