Admissions Application Information

Dear Prospective Students and Parents, Peace of Christ!

On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, I welcome you and express our gratitude that you are considering our community.

By joining our community, you will become part of a very long tradition of education offered by the Society of Jesus. When the Jesuits opened their first school in Messina, Italy, in 1548, they revolutionized the educational model by combining the two educational systems of the time: the medieval university model, where students studied law, science, math, philosophy and theology and the Renaissance humanistic academy, which focused on Greek and Latin poetry, drama, oratory and history. St. Ignatius of Loyola saw the apostolic value of forming young people to be leaders in the Church and the world. And so, this illustrious educational tradition was born.

And now, over 470 years later, the Jesuit tradition continues in schools around the globe. At St. Paul’s High School, young men are formed to be Men for Others through the enriched and challenging academic program, the engaging and intensive religious formation, and the great variety of athletic, artistic and intellectual activities. This commitment to a total formation of mind, body, and spirit is a trademark of a Jesuit education.

Parents, by pursuing admission for your son, you are expressing your desire that he be formed according to these values and perspectives and according to this tradition. Understand that this will require your support and participation in the educative process of the school.

Candidates, by participating in this application process, you indicate your willingness to make your best efforts to grow, learn, and shape yourself according to these values and perspectives within the Jesuit tradition.

For our part, we commit ourselves to give you our best. If you successfully gain admission to the school, we assure you that you will have every opportunity to succeed and develop yourself fully into the adult God calls you to be.

I wish you every grace and blessing in His name.

Sincerely,

Kevin Booth ‘78 President, St. Paul’s High School

Office of the President

Dear Prospective Family,

Thank you for considering St. Paul’s High School for your son Enclosed you’ll find information about our school, the programs offered, and how to start your online application – all geared to help you make this important decision in your educational journey. After reading this material, we are confident you will begin to understand the type of educational experience and formation your son will receive, should he become a St. Paul’s student.

At its core, St. Paul’s High School is committed to excellence in education. St. Paul’s graduates leave high school prepared for success in their post-secondary studies, leadership in the community, and ultimately, true success and fulfillment in life.

At St. Paul’s, we’re committed to forming “Men for Others,” and by doing so, we offer a wide array of learning opportunities that encourage growth in mind, body and spirit.

There are many ways in which you can learn more about the school, including shadowing a student for the day, attending our Open House & Information Evening in January, reading the admissions viewbook, and by visiting our website; www.stpauls.mb.ca/admissions, where you will find more information about these activities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to engage in the above activities as part of the admissions process.

As you learn about St. Paul’s High School, you’ll discover that our school is truly unique - where students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences thrive in a supportive, nurturing, and empowering environment.

Our goal in the Admissions Office is to provide you with as much information as possible so that you can discover why St. Paul’s may be the right place for your son. We look forward to meeting you and working with you during the application process. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Admissions Office at (204) 831-2327 or email admissions@stpauls.mb.ca. Personal campus tours are also available upon request.

Whether you’re a prospective student, parent, or friend, we hope that you feel welcome in our close-knit community of students, parents, faculty, Jesuits, and alumni.

Once more, thank you for your interest in St. Paul’s High School – I look forward to meeting you soon!

Julie Paterson, Admissions Coordinator jpaterson@stpauls.mb.ca | (204) 831-2327

Important Dates

Open House & Information Evening (ONLINE REGISTRATION)

Thursday, January 11th, 2024 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Entrance Test Option 1

Saturday, January 27th, 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Online Application Deadline

Friday, January 26th, 2024

Subsidiary Document Deadline for Application

(Recommendation Forms & First Term Report Card Due)

Friday, February 2nd, 2024

Entrance Test Option 2

Sunday, February 4th, 2024 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Entrance Test Option 3

Saturday, February 10th, 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Interviews March – April

Notification Letters

Emailed in April 2024

Online Application Instructions

1. Visit https://stpauls.events/application

2. Create an account and follow the prompts. Be sure to make note of your username and password, you’ll need it again for Step 4.

3. Once your application is complete, you will be asked for payment, please follow the prompts. Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. Cheques can be made be payable to St. Paul’s High School and mailed to 2200 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3P 0P8 with attention to the Admissions Office.

If the application fee is a barrier to entry, please contact Mrs.JuliePaterson, Admissions Coordinator at 204-831-2327 to discuss this further. St. Paul’s High School strives to ensure that all qualified applicants can attend regardless of economic circumstance.

4. On the “Next Steps” page, click the link in step number two (open in a new tab) to send out your Teacher & Clergy Recommendation Form Request. You can come back to this link at a later date if you are not prepared to request a recommendation. Login with your account details (as created earlier), do not select create account. Click on your son’s name. Check-off the recommendation you would like to request. Follow the prompts to send your recommendation request. Be sure to include a photo of your son this will help your recommender recognize you. You will be notified by email once the recommendation form has been completed.

5. On the “Next Steps” page of your online application, be sure to click the icon on the top right-hand corner (your initials) and select “save & sign-out”.

You can access your dashboard at any time to send a recommendation form request or review your application: registration.ca.powerschool.com/family/Login

Please note, printed application forms are still available.

Please contact JuliePaterson, Admissions Coordinator at 204-831-2327 for details.

Instructions to Request Teacher & Clergy Recommendations

So that our Admissions Committee can have a broader and more personal basis for consideration of admission, we request online recommendations from both a clergy/faith-based leader and a current teacher of a core subject area such as Math, English, Social Studies, or Science.

These recommendations provide pertinent information regarding the prospective student’s academic and personal qualities and their involvement in the community They are an important and valuable part of the St. Paul’s admissions process.

If an applicant is unable to obtain the support of a teacher or clergy member, please contact our Admissions Coordinator, Julie Paterson at 204-831-2327 or by e-mail at jpaterson@stpauls.mb.ca.

Please note, the information provided in the recommendation forms are confidential and intended to be read only by the Admission Committee at St. Paul’s High School. Recommendation forms will not be disclosed to parents or students.

INSTRUCTIONS TO REQUEST A RECOMMENDATION FORM:

1. Visit https://stpauls.events/references

2. Sign-In (Use the same login as the application portal).

3. Select your son’s name.

4. Select the checkbox for the recommendation form you are submitting, click continue.

5. Select due date: February 2, 2024

6. Upload a photo of your son

7. Enter recommender’s “First Name”, “Last Name”, “School/Organization/Parish”, & “Email Address.”

8. Include a personal message for your recommender.

9. Click submit.

10. Advise your recommender that an email will come from “schoolrecs.com Support”, Subject Line: Invitation to Complete a Recommendation/Transcript for (First Name, Last Name of Student).

Please note that the email may be in their junk mail folder.

11. Recommenders can submit the recommendation online. Please contact admissions coordinator, Julie Paterson for assistance.

12. Once the recommender has submitted the recommendation to the school, a notification email will be sent to the parents confirming it has been received.

Application Document Checklist

Please note that your son’s application will not be considered complete until we have received all of the required documents listed below. Your son’s application will not move on to the interview stage until his file is complete.

APPLICATION:

□ Online Application Form: Please ensure that you have fully completed the application form and that you have included a photograph. Applications may be submitted prior to the January 27th deadline.

□ Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of $100 is payable by credit card, cash or by cheque (made payable to St. Paul’s High School). If the application fee is a barrier to application please contact Julie Paterson, Admissions Coordinator at (204) 831-2327.

□ Clergy & Teacher Recommendation Forms: Both are submitted online, parents must send out the electronic request once your four-page application has been submitted. Instructions enclosed. Deadline is February 2, 2024

If families are unable to provide a “Clergy/ Religious Leader Reference” during the application process, they may provide a “Letter of Faith” describing their family’s belief system and practices.

□ First Term Final Report Card: Please include all pages of your son’s report card. Report cards must be added to the online application. Deadline: February 2, 2024.

□ Character references from alumni, coaches etc. (Optional)

□ Certificates of Achievement (Optional)

□ Report cards from the previous academic year (Optional)

OTHER:

□ Entrance Test: Students applying for Grade 9 or 10 must write the entrance test on either Saturday, January 27, 2024, Sunday, February 4, 2024 or Saturday, February 10, 2024. Simply indicate your preference on the online application form.

□ Interview: All applicants will participate in admissions interview. Applicants will be contacted by email in early March to schedule an interview