St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School

Throughout the summer months, your child may experience challenges that feel difficult to navigate. If your family requires additional support for mental health, well-being, or emotional concerns, the following resources are available to provide assistance and guidance:

Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario
1-877-377-7775

1Call1Click (Children and Youth Mental Health Services)
613-737-7600
www.1all1click.ca (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.1all1click.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpatrick.mcleod%40cdsbeo.on.ca%7Cf02a3ff1f08a42341aba08deecbd9126%7C7d700ef5a0c9432aa2cafc29c16f2d00%7C0%7C0%7C639208496118303841%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mAy9WtEtU%2BncD3lk%2BVhhjo832Qyh%2FhdJtkHArLxJgjg%3D&reserved=0)

Cornwall Community Hospital
613-361-6363

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Text Connect to 686868

Students have your voice heard!

📣 Help shape a new youth civic engagement initiative from the very beginning.

The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting local youth to take part in a virtual consultation for Our City, Your Vote, a new initiative focused on municipal election awareness, civic education and youth engagement.

This is an opportunity to bring forward your ideas, share your perspective and help guide the initiative’s content, activities and future engagement opportunities. Participants will also learn how they can become involved in its development and implementation.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Virtual, via Zoom

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261953776655069

You do not need to be eligible to vote to participate. All local youth who want to have a voice, learn more about local democracy and contribute to their community are welcome.

Congratulations to our Grade 8 students on this exciting milestone! 🎉

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and wish you the very best as you begin your Grade 9 journey. 🌟

🏆 Congratulations to our grade 8 Award Winners! 🏆

We are incredibly proud of all of our students and would like to extend a special congratulations to those recognized for their outstanding achievements, perseverance, leadership, and positive contributions to our school community.

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly shone through this year. Keep reaching for your goals and inspiring those around you!

Phoenix Award - Naveah & Nick

The Phoenix Award recognizes a student who has risen above adversity with resilience and determination. Through their kindness, positive attitude, involvement in extracurricular activities, and contributions to the community, they inspire those around them and make a meaningful difference every day.

Spirit Award - Preston & Lily

The Spirit Award recognizes a student who consistently demonstrates enthusiasm, positivity, and school pride. Through their encouragement of others, active participation, and commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, they help foster a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Language Award - Alayana & Dexter

The Language Award is presented to a student who demonstrates dedication, creativity, and a strong commitment to developing their reading, writing, speaking, and communication skills. Through their hard work, enthusiasm for learning, and perseverance, they continue to grow as a confident and effective communicator.
Math Award -Cameron & Zoe
The Math Award recognizes a student who consistently demonstrates perseverance, dedication, and a strong work ethic in mathematics.

Through their determination to overcome challenges and their commitment to learning, they exemplify the mindset that success comes from hard work and never giving up.

YOUTH: Get paid to get job-ready | 3-week program | Job Zone d'emploi A paid, 3-week pre-employment training opportunity that helps youth 18 to 30 years old build real workplace skills, confidence, and a plan for what's next — with one-on-one support to land a job afterward.

Attention: Grade 12 Graduating Students!

On Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18, graduating students can dress down by bringing in one uniform shirt per day to donate back to the school. 1st period teachers will collect all donations.

🎓 The countdown is on! Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our Grade 12 graduates.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 St. Columban Church

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our graduates, their families, and friends. Congratulations, Class of 2026—we can’t wait to honour all you’ve accomplished! 🎉💙

🎉 Congratulations to Nevaeh Taillon for being recognized in the “Kindness is Cool” category at the YourTV Youth Achievement Awards! 🎉

Nevaeh consistently demonstrates kindness, compassion, and inclusion in everything she does. She treats others with respect, even in challenging situations, and always makes sure everyone feels welcome and included.

One of the many reasons Nevaeh stands out occurred on Earth Day. While helping with a community clean-up, she found money and immediately began thinking about how it could be used to support those less fortunate. Inspired by her generosity, our class used the money to purchase outdoor toys and activities for the children at Baldwin House.

Nevaeh’s caring heart, selflessness, and commitment to helping others make a positive impact on everyone around her. We are incredibly proud of you, Nevaeh! 💙

You make your entire Phoenix family proud. Keep shining and inspiring others with your kindness! 🌟🦅