If you're in grade 9 and participated in OASIS you'll want to hear this episode.

Yes, that day was about learning chants and playing games, but it was also about meeting new people, making a friend or two, and being inspired.  We hope you felt a little twinkle of excitement on that day, and perhaps this podcast will bring that twinkle back.  

Our podcasters, Anita and Julia, spent some time during the OASIS activities at the end of September to interview grade 9's and OASIS leaders.  We invite you to listen to what some of your peers and friends had to say about the special day. You'll even hear from principal Wetzel! 

Enjoy! And thanks for listening.  

Music - "Japan" written by Chris Cawthray

Music Performed by: Chris Cawthray (drums), Rob Price (guitar), and Jim Sexton (bass)

Chants, shawarmas, guest speakers and warming hearts!  Welcome to OASIS.  

Mary Ward has held a long standing tradition in welcoming grade 9 students through OASIS activities with senior leaders at the helm and we were so excited to finally do it again this year.  So we thought it important to dedicate some podcast time to the amazing teachers behind the scenes and have them explain why this event plays a key role in shaping our junior students.

Join us this week as Nith and Andy discuss how they initially became active members of the Mary Ward community and why it was so important for them to become OASIS leaders. They speak with Ms. Tsang-Lee and Mr. Coleman about this year's OASIS activities, the memories that they walked away with and the importance of getting involved.  Despite the pandemic, these two dedicated teachers managed to safely rally OASIS leaders together to host activities for the long awaited two day event that involved both our grade 9 and 10 students.  

You'll also hear interviews taken by our roving reporter, Julia, who spoke with grade 9's during their OASIS experience. 

Join us in celebrating Mary Ward leadership and community with this special podcast.    

Music - "Japan" written by Chris Cawthray

Music Performed by: Chris Cawthray (drums), Rob Price (guitar), and Jim Sexton (bass)

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ms. McAndrew joins Giuliana and Joseph as they unpack the deep truths behind reconciliation, the TRC's 94 Calls to Action and the responsibility of the Catholic Church.  This open and honest conversation looks at the difficult truth behind Canada's dark past and its role in the genocide of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit people.  

This episode uncovers the importance of Orange Shirt Day as a day of honouring the survivors of residential schools along with those children whose lives were taken, but also as a day that leads to many in the ongoing fight for Indigenous rights. 

Thank you for joining us in this rich discussion.  

Music - "Japan" written by Chris Cawthray

Music Performed by: Chris Cawthray (drums), Rob Price (guitar), and Jim Sexton (bass)

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Words from Ward.  

Meet Ms. Burley, Mr. Wong, and Ms. Zabana - our Guidance team! 

In this week's episode, Julia speaks to our Guidance department about the pandemic and how it's affected Mary Ward students and changed the look and feel of our school.  The team outline their roles as counsellors and answer questions about how grade 12 students are to navigate their last year, coping through the pandemic, and how to find balance in tough times. 

We hope you enjoy!    

Music - "Japan" written by Chris Cawthray

Performed by Chris Cawthray (drums), Rob Price (guitar), and Jim Sexton (bass)

Welcome to the first episode of Words from Ward!

Music - "Japan" written by Chris Cawthray

Music Performed by Chris Cawthray (drums), Rob Price (guitar), and Jim Sexton (bass)