Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AGÉ
- Association générale des élèves; the student union/government that organizes school activities.
- AVSEC
- Animation de vie spirituelle et d'engagement communautaire; the office responsible for community service and spiritual life.
B
- Bal
- Short for the 'Bal des finissantes,' the formal graduation prom.
- Bleu et Or
- The school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress-down days related to sports.
C
- CÉ
- Conseil d'élèves (Student Council).
- Comité vert
- The student-led environmental committee focused on recycling and sustainability initiatives on campus.
- CSJ
- The universal shorthand for Collège Saint-Joseph de Hull.
- CSJ
- A common shorthand for the school used in student projects and social media.
- CSJH
- The standard abbreviation used by students and staff for Collège Saint-Joseph de Hull.
- CSJH
- Collège Saint-Joseph de Hull.
F
- Finissantes
- The graduating class of Secondary 5 students, often used in the context of 'Bal des finissantes' (prom).
G
- GÉCO
- The student-led environmental committee (Groupe ÉCOlogique).
I
- Impro
- The school's improvisation team, a popular extracurricular activity.
L
- L'Harmonie
- The school's concert band and musical collective, a major part of the cultural life at the college.
- L'internat
- The on-campus boarding school residence for students living away from home.
- La caf
- The school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
- La grande récré
- The primary morning or midday break between classes.
- La jupe
- Slang reference to the mandatory school uniform skirt and the strict dress code associated with it.
- La récup
- Short for 'récupération'; refers to the scheduled extra-help sessions where teachers are available to assist students with coursework.
- La retenue
- The formal term for detention, usually served after school for disciplinary or uniform infractions.
- Le Bistro
- The specific food service counter offering snacks and quick meals.
- Le convent
- A term sometimes used to refer to the school's heritage as a former convent and boarding school run by the Sisters of Charity.
- Le costume
- The mandatory school uniform that all students must wear.
- Le menu
- The daily hot meal service provided by the cafeteria staff.
- Le salon
- Short for the 'Salon des finissantes', a dedicated lounge area for senior students.
- Les Bleues
- The collective nickname for the school's students and sports teams, referring to the blue uniform.
- Les finissantes
- The graduating class (Secondary 5 students), who often have special privileges and events.
- Les Phénix
- The official name and mascot for all of the school's competitive sports teams.
- Les Phénix
- The official name and mascot for all of the college's competitive sports teams (volleyball, basketball, etc.).
- Lip Dub
- A high-profile student-produced music video event that is a tradition at the school.
- Loyalty Card
- A pre-paid card used by students to purchase meals and snacks at the cafeteria.
M
- MID
- Midi-rencontres; refers to organized lunchtime meetings or spiritual activities.
- Midi-act
- Short for 'midi-activités'; the various clubs, workshops, and intramural sports held during the lunch break.
- Midi-rencontre
- Organized lunch-hour activities, clubs, or meetings that take place during the long break.
O
- OPP
- Organisme de participation des parents; while a parent group, it is frequently mentioned in student logistics regarding school events.
P
- PEI
- Programme d'éducation internationale; the International Baccalaureate (IB) track offered at the school.
- Phénix
- The official mascot and name for all student-athletes and sports teams.
- Phénix
- The collective name and mascot for all competitive sports teams at the college, including volleyball and basketball.
- Pluri
- Short for Pluriportail, the digital platform students use to check everything from grades to daily schedules.
R
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération,' referring to extra help sessions provided by teachers after class.
- RSEQ
- Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec; the provincial sports network the school's teams compete in.
S
- Sachi's
- The on-campus cafeteria service provided by Sachi's Café Bistro.
- St-Jo
- The universal shorthand name for Collège Saint-Joseph de Hull.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alertes texto
- The school's SMS alert system used for emergency notifications and weather closures.
- Annexe
- The building extension located on Rue Laurier, added in 1986.
- Bénévolat
- The mandatory community service hours students must complete as part of their education.
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- Cafétéria (Sachi's Café Bistro)
- Chapelle
- The school's private chapel used for ceremonies and quiet reflection.
- Code de vie
- The official student handbook outlining rules, including the strict uniform policy.
- Entrée tardive
- Scheduled late-start mornings for students, typically allowing for staff meetings.
- Journée pédagogique
- Commonly called a 'Ped Day'; a day with no classes for students while teachers have professional development.
- L'agenda
- The mandatory physical school planner used for tracking assignments and serving as a hall pass.
- L'Auditorium
- The performance hall used for theater, music, and large presentations.
- L'étude
- Supervised study hall periods where students are expected to complete homework in a quiet environment.
- L'horaire cyclique
- The 9-day school schedule cycle used instead of a standard Monday-Friday week.
- L'Uniforme
- The mandatory school dress code that must be strictly followed during school hours.
- La Bibliothèque
- The school library, often used as a quiet study space during 'périodes libres' (free periods).
- La Chapelle
- The historic chapel inside the main building used for assemblies, concerts, and ceremonies.
- La récup
- Short for 'récupération'; designated periods where students can meet with teachers for extra academic help.
- La STO
- Société de transport de l'Outaouais; the public bus system used by students to commute to the Hull sector campus.
- Le 100
- Refers to the main floor administrative area and classrooms in the 100-series wing.
- Le 174
- Occasional reference to the school's address (174 rue Laurier) used to distinguish the campus in administrative contexts.
- Le bloc sportif
- The section of the school dedicated to physical education, housing the gymnasiums.
- Le code de vie
- The official student handbook containing all rules, regulations, and school values.
- Le Collège
- The primary historic building housing the classrooms and administration.
- Le costume
- The mandatory school uniform; students must adhere to strict dress code regulations daily.
- Le Grand Gymnase
- The primary indoor sports facility for physical education and 'Les Bleues' team practices.
- Le grand parloir
- A formal meeting room often used for official receptions or school events.
- Le Gym
- The gymnasium used for physical education classes and 'Les Phénix' sports team practices.
- Le Gymnase
- The athletic facility used for physical education and Phénix sports team practices.
- Le laissez-passer
- The physical hall pass, often located within the student agenda, required to move through the halls during class time.
- Le local des élèves
- The dedicated student lounge or common room for socializing.
- Le parascolaire
- Refers to the wide range of after-school clubs and activities available to students.
- Le Pavillon
- The general term used to refer to the main historic school building.
- Le port de l'uniforme
- The strict dress code policy requiring specific items from the official supplier (unimage).
- Le portail
- Common shorthand for Pluriportail, the essential site for daily academic management.
- Le Salon des élèves
- The dedicated student lounge area for relaxation and socializing.
- Le Salon des finissantes
- A dedicated lounge area exclusive to students in their final year (Secondary 5).
- Le timbre
- The bell or signal used to indicate the start and end of classes.
- Lemira
- Maison d'Uniformes Lemira, the official and mandatory supplier for the school uniform.
- Période de vie de classe
- A scheduled homeroom-style period used for administrative announcements and group activities with a lead teacher.
- Pluri
- Short for Pluriportail, the essential online portal for checking grades, schedules, and teacher communications.
- Pluriportail
- The primary digital platform used by students to access their schedules, grades, and internal communications.
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération'; designated periods where teachers provide extra help to students.
- Salle Sœur Germaine Julien
- The school's main assembly hall and multi-purpose event space.
- STO
- Société de transport de l'Outaouais; the public transit system that provides specific 'school routes' to transport students to the Hull sector.
- Transport scolaire
- The school's organized bus service for students across the Gatineau/Outaouais area.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 43 approved campus terms and 44 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.