So You've Registered. What's Next?
Welcome everyone!
We are so excited to have everyone back in the building next week. The first day of school is Wednesday, September 6th.
We are looking forward to seeing all our new students and families on Thursday, June 22nd. Here is a brief outline of the event:
10 am - 10:15 am: Registration in the foyer and proceed to the gym for a Meet & Mingle with faculty & staff as well as other parents.
10:15 - 10:45 - Students & parents addressed together in the gym
10:45 - Student houses revealed, off to the cafeteria with their laptops. Students will return to the gym when they are done with their activities.
10:45 - Parents stay in gym, hear from the Parent Association, Advancement & How to PowerSchool
11:30 - Formal presentation ends. Light lunch available. Uniform fittings, Course Selection Meetings etc. will take place after the main presentation ends.
Note: Students will need to bring in their laptops to get set up in PowerSchool, email. etc.
The school store, Blue Boutique, will be open from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm for athletic wear purchases, etc.
The 2023-24 school year will bring back so many opportunities that make HNMCS such a terrific place to grow and learn. Our regular schedule begins on Wednesday, September 6th. The school day begins promptly each day at 8:30 am and students are required to be at school by 8:20 am so they have adequate time to prepare for class. We do understand that sometimes buses are late and traffic happens, so please just check in with the office upon arrival.
The day ends at 3:30 pm on Monday-Thursday and at 3:00 pm on Fridays.
At Holy Name of Mary College School, the school uniform is worn as a symbol of school pride and community respect. Top Marks (based in Montreal), an extremely reputable Canadian manufacturer of school uniforms, is our exclusive school uniform provider. All pieces of the school uniform (with the exception of the athletic wear and the polo shirt) can only be purchased through Top Marks.
TopMarks information package is below. Details regarding the school uniform policy are included in the Family Handbook.
For previously owned uniform & books, please check out our FaceBook Group
Here is the HNMCS Book List for 2023-24. All students can order their textbooks through the school supported supplier, Canadian School Book Exchange (CSBE).
Families are also welcome to source the prescribed textbooks or any associated e-book or digital format available from other providers but must ensure the ISBN numbers are correct. Used books can be purchased from current students using our online HNMCS Used (Face)Book Store.
Middle School Supply Lists
A key part of our programme is the integration of technology to supplement curriculum. Encouraging the use of technology in everyday activities develops creativity, challenges students to seek new forms of learning and collaboration, and builds digital citizenship. HNMCS is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school and requires that all students come prepared with a device each and every day. More information is in our Family Handbook.
Technology at HNMCSThe HNMCS Student Services department provides resources to students to ensure that the needs of the whole girl are being addressed. The focus of this department is helping students take ownership of their learning through various in school supports. Throughout the year, students will meet with their various support personnel, but recommendations can also be made by teachers for these services or through students reaching out directly.
The Co-Curricular programme is integrated in the school on a four days per week rotation schedule. The life skills developed in these activities promote relationship building and teamwork, and enhance each student’s understanding of her abilities and responsibilities as part of the school community and the broader social community.
The Co-curricular Programme at HNMCS runs 3 cycles throughout the year and includes a wide range of clubs, sports and activities. During the first weeks of school, students will have the opportunity to sign up for the fall session of the co-curricular programme.
All athletic wear and the HNMCS polo shirt can be purchased exclusively through our school store, Blue Boutique, located on the main floor of the school building. Blue Boutique also carries a selection of optional spirit wear items and other school related products.
On Welcome Day, Blue Boutique will be open from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm for athletic & spirit wear purchases.
We have an exciting line up of Outdoor Education Camps as well as International Trips planned for the 2023-24 academic year. Forms will be added to your PowerSchool account (under Forms) as they become available.
Attridge Transportation is our primary service provider. Routes for the 2023-24 school year will be developed over the summer and circulated by Attridge once finalised (typically in August).
We currently offer bus transportation from Brampton, Etobicoke, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Toronto and Woodbridge. With enough interest, other areas can potentially be serviced.
HNMCS is excited to offer a full range of dining options available through our food service provider, Dana Hospitatlity. They offer a variety of freshly prepared, hot and cold lunch options for our students.