Focus for 2015-2016:
“Meeting Jesus Christ, the Merciful Saviour”: encountering God’s mercy through relationship with Jesus. Our guiding bible story will be the story of Jesus healing blind Bartimaeus; “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:48).
Retreats
Grade 9:
Grade 10:
Grade 11:
Grade 12:
Other retreats (e.g. student council):
We plan to offer an optional, extended-day retreat for students who wish to cultivate a deeper relationship with God: e.g. inner city walks, Teen Ranch retreats, optional days at the Good Shepherd Centre, retreats with young adults with special needs (e.g. at the Sara Elizabeth Centre), and an optional ‘Holy Spirit’ retreat for grade nines and tens who are following the Alpha Youth Film Series. We also have an annual retreat in the spring for the student leaders in the Link transition program.
Event | Details |
Thanksgiving Food Drive | -Oct 6 to Oct 14 -Collecting non-perishable food donations for The Mississauga Food Bank. |
Boys Night & Girls Night | An optional evening program – including fun and fellowship – aimed at building faith, self-esteem, and school spirit. Boys Night Oct 2 and Girls Night Oct 16. |
Remembrance Day Service | Nov.11 All grades Period 2 in Gym |
Christmas Baskets for Parish Families | - Parishes identify families in need. |
Christmas Carols at Nursing Home | Choir members and Chaplaincy Team members will sing Christmas carols at Tyndall Nursing Home in the week before Christmas Break. |
24-Hour Think Fast | -During Lent -Students raise funds for ShareLent, follow initiatives suggested by Development & Peace, and fast for a day. Possible overnight activities at the school. |
March For Life | Staff and students travel to |
Eco-Schools | Pocock is a ‘Gold-Certified’ Eco-school. To support our certification, our eco-justice clubs maintain an outdoor classroom, plant trees with the city of Mississauga, promote sustainable practices such as re-usable water bottles, and participate in the annual Peel Waterfront Festival. |
Earth Hour & Earth Week & Sweater Day | During Earth Hour, Pocock reduces its electricity use for one period. During Earth Week, the eco-justice team runs educational programs and games at lunch to promote environmental awareness. |
Urban Walk 3 times a year. | Optional. Groups of 15-25 students (either a club or a class) handout sandwiches and socks to the needy in Toronto. Every trip is supervised by three adults (two DPCDSB staff and one approved retreat facilitator). Route: Begin 40 Oak St. Walk west to Parliament. South to Dundas. West to Sherbourne. North to Gerrard. West to Harveys on Jarvis/Gerrard. Stop for lunch. South on George St to Dundas. East on Dundas to Parliament. North on Parliament to Oak St. |
Student Wellness | Will organize an anti-bullying assembly in the fall, and a ‘don’t drink & drive’ initiative in the spring. |
Discipleship Groups | -The formation of small ‘discipleship’ groups, in which students meet for regular prayer, fellowship, and discussion during lunch or after school. |
Confirmation Prep and Ongoing Catechesis | -The chaplaincy leader and the local parish youth minister will run a lunch time and after school program to a) prepare high school students to receive confirmation and b) provide ongoing catechesis for students already confirmed. Our primary resource will be the ‘Chosen’ series. |
Hot Topics Series & debate club | Chaplaincy will coordinate a monthly lecture/ debate series on a variety of ‘hot topics’ in ethics and faith. This series will take place in the school library either after school or, occasionally, during period 4. Select students will be trained to deliver a debate within religion and social science classes. |
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Upcoming Events
2015 - 2016 School Year Calendar
Dear Students,
Please report any negative incidents that affect your well-being and/or the well-being of your school community by clicking on the link below. The incident may be one that either you have witnessed or experienced yourself. If you have any questions, please be sure to talk to an adult you trust and to contact the principal Mr. Paul Schmidt in the main office
Dual credit programs are ministry approved programs that allow students, while they are still in secondary school, to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a post-secondary certificate, diploma,degree, or an apprenticeship certification.
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Sonia Olmedo - Chair
Gracie Candido - Co-chair
Margaret Bolden - Treasurer
Minutes of Nov 27 Parent Council Meeting
Minutes of Oct 29 Parent Council Meeting
Minutes of March 26 Parent Council Meeting
Minutes of Jan 22 Parent Council Meeting
The following video links are educational and inspirational talks by various speakers. They are posted on this page for your information.
http://www.good.is/posts/what-would-you-do-with-a-year-of-free-time
http://www.ted.com/talks/peter_attia_what_if_we_re_wrong_about_diabetes.html
http://www.ted.com/playlists/124/ken_robinson_10_talks_on_educ.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley.html
Philip Pocock offers pre-advanced placement math and science courses in order to challenge and engage our advanced students and to better prepare them for post secondary studies. There are no advanced placement exams for these courses.
Currently the following courses are offered. To view course descriptions click on the course codes
MPM 2DP - Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics, Pre-Advanced Placement
MCR 3UP - Grade 11 Pre-Advanced Placement Functions
SCH 3UP - Grade 11 Pre-Advanced Placement Chemistry
Philip Pocock Athletics
The mission of Philip Pocock Athletics is to create a dynamic environment that promotes competitiveness, spirituality, teamwork and self-discipline. Philip Pocock is committed to the philosophy that academic excellence and athletic excellence are mutually compatible. We strive to provide a quality experience for all student-athletes in the Roman Catholic tradition. We are committed to building character, developing responsibility, and promoting sportsmanship, which will become life-long traits.
Philip Pocock’s commitment to interscholastic athletics has allowed thousands of student-athletes to benefit from the lessons that athletic competition offers. Representing Philip Pocock by wearing the black and gold is a privilege earned through hard work, discipline and determination.
Click on one of the tabs below to view information of the desired program
Counselors are assigned to students by alphabet. Refer to the following table to find out the student's counselor.
| STAFF | STUDENT SURNAME |
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| Infanti, S - Counselor - Ext. 69133 | A - E, & ASD |
Tasciotti, F - Department Head - Ext. 69174 | F - Ng & ELL |
| Volpe, M - Counselor - Ext 69176 | Ni - Z , Co-op & SHSM |
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Metallo, G - Guidance Secretary - Ext. 69178 |
Computer Studies
Awards
Thomas J. Reilly Scholarship is presented to the graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of modern languages, and has chosen to continue such study at the post- secondary level.
The Ivan Beaulieu Memorial Award is presented to the graduating student who, in the judgment of the members of the Moderns Department, has been active in French activities in the school, has pursued French studies with distinction during his/her high school career, and who intends to continue University level studies in French.
The Deborah Donahue Memorial Award
This award commemorates Deborah Donahue, a Pocock Moderns department teacher. She was a dedicated and insightful educator whose passion for coaching students in the French Public Speaking Competition, honored our school and Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B. with 4 National titles and numerous awards. This award will be presented to the graduating student who has competed in the French Public Speaking Competition and has achieved the highest overall average in French.
Proficiency awards are given to the student with the highest average in Grade 12, University Preparation FEF 4U1
French Certificates Students who successfully complete a four year French program will be awarded a French certificate to acknowledge their achievements.
ItalianCertificates are given to students at the completion of the Italian Level 4 course.
Contests
Both Core and Extended French Programs encourage and allow students to participate in a variety of contests such as The Waterloo French Contest, Le Concours d’art oratoire (a public-speaking contest), the Royal Canadian Legion (writing competition), and The U of T competition
O.A.T.I. province-wide Italian Competition
Europe Trip
The Moderns department provides students with the opportunity to experience French and Italian culture
in various milieus. The Europe trip is open to all senior
students enrolled in the French and/or Italian programs
and usually takes place during the March break.
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FRENCH Excursions
Le Théâtre français de Toronto, Stratford, St. Michael’s College Theatre, U of T Language Department, Erindale College – campus visit, Glendon Collège français, Radio-Canada, ROM, The Art Gallery of Ontario, Hockey Hall of Fame, La Boutique Hermès, Buddhist temple, Jewish Synagogue, Amerindian Cultural Centre,
Restaurants: Le Marché Mövenpick, Le Papillon, Le Saint-Tropez, Southern Accents Cajun, Cora’s, cabane à sucre
ITALIAN Excursions
CHIN TV studios, Telelatino Network, Italian Music Concerts, Columbus Centre, Stratford, St. Michael’s College Theatre, Maschere Due Mondi at Erindale College UTM, St Clair (Little Italy), Gardiner Museum, ROM, J.D. Carrier Art Gallery
Restaurants: Boccaccio’s, Mastro’s, Portofino, Italian Express, La Sem, Giovanna’s Trattoria.
