The time every high school student dreads is drawing nearer and nearer – EXAMS!!! Our final chance to pass a class! There is so much pressure surrounding exams because it counts for 15% of our final mark, but don’t worry! If you want to be successful here are some tips you should follow: Give yourself
Harvey’s Opening up near STA!
Over the past week, we have heard whispers of a Harvey’s opening up near Saint Thomas Aquinas. Finally, we have discovered that the rumors are true. There is officially a Harvey’s stationed at approx. 94 Brock Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. It replaces of an old 50′s diner, and it is just across the street from
The New Mentality
Research studies show that one out of five Ontario students suffer from mental illness, yet mental health care resources only reach one of every six adolescents in Canada. However, mental illness can be helped by relieving stress and by talking to others about your problems. This is where STA’s newest club, the New Mentality, steps
Fill the Bowl
It’s Christmas time again and that means that it is time to give back. There are a number of events happening at Saint Thomas that give us the opportunity to help those in need. Currently, Mr. Dunn, our school chaplain, is challenging us to “fill the bowl”. This means that we must donate non-perishable food
Hidden Treasures: The Library
We are slowly approaching the one-year anniversary of the move into the new school, yet still we are being amazed by what the new building has to offer. One example is STA’s own library. State-of-the-art, with lots of natural light, the library is equipped with an abundance of computers, leather (!) chairs, and work tables.
An Aquinas Christmas
Last week Aquinas students raised money for their Adopt-a-Family fundraiser in support of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Students were asked to bring in donations to purchase for gift cards for local families in need this holiday season. Students and staff also brought in hats, mitts and scarves for the families. Coming Up For many
STA Internal Awards Celebrate Academic Achievement
The STA community recently its annual internal awards for academic excellence. Many congratulations to all students who were recognized for their outstanding achievements!
26 Questions and 1 Command for the Intelligent Brendan O’Hara
Favourite ice cream flavour? Chocolate. Favourite conspiracy theory? The United States government is actually secretly trying to take over the world using the UN. If you could dine with someone famous (either dead or alive, real or fictitious), who would it be and why? I would dine with… Otto Von Bismarck. He was the German chancellor
School Blessing Brings Community Together
It was twenty years ago that Perdue Secondary School was dedicated to Saint Thomas Aquinas, and it was on Monday November 14th 2011 that the official school blessing and rededication to our patron Saint took place. Although the old building provided students with a place to learn and grow, it wasn’t big enough to contain
Random Acts of Kindness
Students rushed around eager to hold the door or compliment one another. On Friday, November 4, along with the rest of Oakville, Saint Thomas Aquinas celebrated Random Acts of Kindness day (RAK). Several students received cards at the beginning of the day, working to do random good deeds for others. When the students preformed these
