Gonzaga Memo to Families

Gonzaga's School Leaving Event will be taking place on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland. There is a $125.00 fee for attending; this includes venue costs, decorations; photo opportunities, and buffet style food. There will be water available; however, no other beverages will be provided or available.

Gonzaga's School Leaving Event will begin with a Meet and Greet from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland where graduates, their guests, family and friends will be invited to mingle in the lobby, ballroom and court garden where there will be multiple photo opportunities. Students and guests are asked to arrive at the hotel no later than 6:30 pm where, at that time, graduates and their dates only, will be invited to go to the ballroom where they will have additional photo opportunities, a buffet style meal, followed by some other activities and a dance with a DJ. There will be table set up for students to sit and eat; however, there will not be a formal seating arrangement. The event will conclude at 10:00 pm where graduates and their dates will be asked to exit the building. Students will have to arrange transportation for pick up. If students choose to exit the ballroom before 10:00 pm, they will not be permitted back into the ballroom.

We are hoping to obtain at least 3 photos from each graduate that highlights some of their best moments from their K-12 school years for a Through the Years slide show. We would like to ensure that all students are included in the slide show that will hopefully be shown at the School Leaving Event. We ask that students please upload 3 photos to the following Google form using their school nlesd email account: https://forms.gle/W7HJJtGHtnYydoCF9

To register for this event, please complete the registration form on Rycor through the PowerSchool parent portal. Deadline to register will be Friday, April 11th, 2025.

If you check the "My student WILL be attending the event" check box, the $125.00 fee (non-refundable) will automatically be placed in your online cart and must be paid immediately online through the Rycor online payment system. If students are bringing a date other than

another Gonzaga graduating student, then you must check the "My student WILL be bringing a date outside of the Gonzaga 2025 graduating class" check box. Once checked, an additional $125.00 fee will automatically be placed in your online cart. This form (and payment if attending) must be completed by Friday, April 11th, 2025 at which time this form will no longer be available.

Our Gonzaga Community is happy to note that the PUPS 2025 team is hard at work again this year. We are still accepting gently used prom dresses, suits and shoes. We are also accepting prom-style jewelry and purses. The volunteer team has been working hard collecting, cleaning, repairing and organizing our current stock. If you have any items, please drop them off at the main office Gonzaga.

Community Pop Up (CPU) Prom Shops :

TIME: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

CPU #3: Saturday, April 12, 2025 (No alterations accepted)

We can accept alterations during the first 2 CPU’s but not at or after the 3rd CPU.

All items will be removed from Gonzaga and stored until next year Thursday, April 17th, 2025.

Please see the link below to book appointments for those who missed the graduation photos. The final day is Friday, April 11th in the LRC. This is the final opportunity for Grade 12 graduation photos as Lifetouch no longer offers an offsite studio.

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqjcnzg/

Gonzaga will be closed to students for PL on Monday, April 7th, 2025. Students will return to class on Tuesday, April 8th and it will be Day 4 on the schedule.

The Department of Education’s 2024-25 School Development Surveys are now available online and will be open for submissions until Friday, April 4th.

We encourage all families to please complete the survey as the data collected will help our school plan and set goals for our school community for the upcoming school year.

We value your contributions and feedback to our school and would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to submit a response.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Survey Invitation Memo

School Development Family Survey

We will be having 10% midterm exams from Monday, March 31st - Friday, April 4th, 2025. Classes will continue during this week as exams are only 1 period in length. A copy of the schedule can be found here. Powerschool will be turned off (Grades only) for two weeks before report cards are released March 31st -April 11th.

Report Cards will be distributed electronically on Friday, April 11th. If you would like a paper copy of the report card, please complete the following form by Tuesday, April 7th, 2025.

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Wednesday, April 16th from 1:00 - 6:30 pm with a common break from 3:30- 4:00 pm.

Exciting news! Our school is offering an incredible opportunity for students to explore Portugal during Easter 2026. This educational tour will immerse students in Portugal’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, while also highlighting the deep historical connections between this province and Portugal.

Travel is one of the best ways to learn, grow, and create lifelong memories! Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

📌 Early Enrolment Bonus: Families who enrol before March 31 will save $300!

Scan the QR code to learn more and sign up today!

If you have any questions, contact Mme March at joannemarch@nlschools.ca. Let’s get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

WISE NL is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Student Summer Employment Program (SSEP) will open on Friday, March 7th, 2025, and close on April 4th, 2025. This unique opportunity is available to Grade 11 female students across Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Grade 10 female students in Labrador, who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in STEM fields.

SSEP is a seven-week paid summer program where students:

- Work with a qualified supervisor in a STEM-related workplace
- Gain valuable, hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Participate in workplace tours, networking opportunities, and professional development sessions
- Earn minimum wage for their work

More details, including application instructions and job listings can be found on their website: https://ssep.wisenl.ca/.

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