JP II JUNE Newsletter

As we come to the close of another school year, our staff find themselves filled with both pride and a quiet sadness. Watching our Grade 12 students prepare to graduate is an incredible joy. We’ve seen them grow from unsure young teens into confident young adults, rooted more deeply in their identity and, we pray, in their faith. Walking with them — through school Masses, confessions, prayer, and countless conversations — has been one of the greatest privileges of our school of faith.

Our traditional Catholic practices have not been mere rituals; they are the unwavering compass that points us toward Christ. In a world full of noise and confusion, the rhythm of the Rosary, the peace of Eucharistic Adoration, the grace of Confession, and the unchanging truth of the Mass remind us who we are: beloved children of God.

To our graduates — carry this foundation with you. Let it guide your decisions, shape your relationships, and strengthen you when life is uncertain. And to all our students: never stop seeking Christ. He walks with you.

Our last School Mass will be on Thursday, June 12th starting at 10:30 in our Gym. Please feel free to attend.

May your summer be blessed with family, friends, relaxation and joy.

A big thank you to the staff advisors that helped organize, drive and encourage our students. Congratulations to our students for the incredible devotion and passion they had for Social Justice issues throughout the academic year, and we hope to again have an active group in the 2025-2026 year. Have a restful and enjoyable summer!

Career & Academic Guidance

U of S tour for those attending fall 2025:

The guidance department is looking forward to its annual trip to the U of S campus on June 4.

With many of our graduates entering the U of S in the fall we take the day to help prepare these future U of S students by touring the campus in the morning followed by college specific advising sessions in the afternoon.

Graduates:

Canada/Saskatchewan Student Loan applications will be available in June.

Navigate to https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/student-loans

Be sure to log in to your post-secondary account for any updates, course registrations, payments or important information regarding your studies in the fall.

Explore the finer details about your post-secondary life including parking passes, bus passes, student extra-curricular programs etc.

Returning JPII students:

For those who have not yet had an opportunity to meet with Mrs. Fransoo in regard to post-secondary plans, please feel free to book an appointment before the end of the year. Get your questions answered!

Additionally, if you need help determining what classes you need for next year, please do not hesitate to see Mrs. Fransoo to help make your course selections.

Grade 11s – please note for September 2024: Many technical institute programs have a first qualified, first admitted application. These programs often have wait lists, so by applying early in September, you increase your chances of getting into your desired program. Be prepared early in the fall to submit an application if you are intending to enroll into any of these programs.

As we near the completion of the school year, a reminder to all students that the Braided Journeys Room is open for you to come and do homework, get help with homework, or discuss future classes. Good luck in your final few weeks and on your final exams. Have a safe summer and hope to see everyone back next fall.

On June 6, there is a recruiter from the Regina Police Department coming into the Braided Journeys Room to do a lunch and learn, so if you would like free pizza and learn a little bit about the Regina Police Department, sign up in the Braided Journeys Room by June 5 at noon.

Braided Journeys would like to thank all students and staff who participated in honoring and raising awareness of MMIWG2S Day (May 5) and Moose Hide Campaign Day (May 15).

We would also like to thank Kanewemik for putting on another wonderful Culture Camp for our students and Kesley Redding and NBCHS for hosting the event this year. We look forward to hosting it again next year.

As well, a big thank you to the Battlefords Agricultural Society for hosting a conference for our students and to Red Pheasant First Nation for providing tickets for our students and staff to attend their conference at the Access Communications Center.

As always, a huge thank you to BATC, which every year gives us a generous grant so that we can host cultural events and provide for our students.

Battle West District Track and Field championships took place this Wednesday and Thursday. We had 80 athletes competing. We finished a close 2nd overall in team points, despite only having a few athletes in the Pewee (U13) category, as we do not have Grade 7’s. Thank you to Nate, Dawson, Shallen, Lauren, Cheryl, Frazer, Victor, Kristina and Karolyn for coaching our athletes. Our staff did a great job of running shotput and Kristina spent 2 long days doing a fantastic job as race marshal. The following athletes advance to Provincials in Moose Jaw on June 6th and 7th: Mia Blais, Marley Herzog, Presley Sharp, Rory Salzl, Peyton Russell, Kendra Meier, Kerrace Kubick, Sophie Pyle, CJ Pelayo, Jaydan Macalino, Declan Donahue, Kaden Kardynal and Nate Fransoo. We also had athletes who accumulated points by excelling in multiple events to win an aggregate medal for total individual points. Congratulations to Henry Silver – Bronze Medal (two firsts Maryska Kardynal – Silver Medal (three 1sts, and one 2nd,) Mia Blais – Bronze Medal (one 1st, one 2nd, two 3rd), Nate Fransoo – Gold Medal (four 1sts)

District Track and Field Results – 2025

Top 3 Finishes

Peewee Girls

Layla Harty – 1st Javelin

Peewee Boys

Chisi Asawalem – 3rd 200m, 2nd LJ, 1st TJ

Bantam Girls

Maryska Kardynal – 1st Hurdles, 2nd 100m, 1st HJ, 1st 800m – Silver Aggregate Medal

Olivia Mbwebwe – 3rd 200m, 3rd 400m

Brooklyn Livingston – 2nd 800m, 2nd LJ, 3rd TJ

Anne Prince – 2nd 1500m, 2nd 3000m

Francine Vila – 3rd Shotput, 2nd Discus

Katelyn Buckingham – 1st Discus

Aliyah Ironstand – 3rd 1500m

Quin Woytiuk – 3rd 3000m

Brooklyn Hochbaum – 2nd Hurdles

Bantam Boys

Kasey Bolig – 2nd 100m, 2nd 200m,

Henry Silver – 3rd 100m, 3rd 200m, 2nd 400m, 1st Hurdles – Bronze Aggregate Medal

Daxon Studney – 3rd 3000m

Intermediate Girls

Mia Blais – 1st Hurdles, 1st Pole Vault, 2nd Quad, 3rd HJ, 3rd LJ – Bronze Aggregate Medal

Preslee Miller – 3rd Shotput

Jaylee Kubick – 3rd Javelin

Intermediate Boys

CJ Pelayo – 3rd 200m, 3rd HJ

Crosby Cole – 2nd Quad

Tristian Rose – 3rd 1500m, 3rd 3000m

Junior Girls

Kendra Meier – 1st Hurdles, 1st Pole Vault, 1st TJ, 3rd LJ

Presley Sharp – 2nd Shotput, 2nd Discus

Lean Cabarrios – 3rd 400m, 3rd 800m

Marley Herzog – 2nd 3000m

Rory Salzl – 1st Javelin

Junior Boys

Kayden Kardynal – 1st Hurdles

Senior Girls

Sophie Pyle – 1st Quad, 1st TJ, 3rd 800m

Payton Russell – 1st Javelin

Kerrace Kubick – 1st Shotput

Senior Boys

Nate Fransoo – 1st 400m, 1st 800m, 1st Javelin, 1st LJ – Gold Aggregate Medal

Declan Donahue – 2nd Shotput, 2nd Discus

John Laudinez – 2nd TJ

Jaydan Macalino – 3rd LJ

Ryder Kozlowski – 3rd Hurdles

Keir Ramos – 3rd Quad

John Paul II Collegiate

Vice-Principal: Mr. Frazer Donahue

Vice-Principal: Mrs. Karolyn Kirby

Main Office: Aurora Ironstand

Phone: 1-306-446-2232

Email: john.paul@loccsd.ca

Website: John Paul II Collegiate (loccsd.ca)

Location: 1491 97th Street

North Battleford, SK

S9A 0K1

Facebook: Facebook