swimming, soccer. House system In 2010, the school reintroduced a House System and all Grade 9 students were placed in one of five Houses named for the Canadian Jesuit Martyrs who were contemporaries of St. Jean de Brebeuf. Students participate in a variety of athletic and academic competitions. The House names are: St. Isaac Jogues S.J. St. Charles Garnier S.J. St. Jean de Lalande S.J. St. Antoine Daniel S.J. St. Noel Chabanel S.J. St. Gabriel Lalement S.J. School media The "B" newspaper has been published continuously since 1963. The "Brebeuf Relations" is the newsletter sent out 3-4 times per year to the parent community and friends of the school. The "Alumni B" is published each December and has kept Old Boys connected to their alma mater since 1982. Brebeuf's yearbook, "Echon" takes its name from St. Jean de Brebeuf's name in the Huron language, and has been produced annually since 1967. “Brebeuf TV” is a closed-circuit television system consisting of eight televisions placed strategically throughout the school. It broadcasts announcements, weather, the house competition leaderboard, video clips produced by the school's media arts and communications technology courses. The system is primarily run by the school’s ICT SHSM team. Uniform The school consists of a distinctive black blazer, or black fleece polo top with white dress shirt and grey pants. In the warmer weather, students have the option of wearing a crested golf shirt. The school crest, in the school colours of red, black and white, bears the motto, "Studio Gradum Faciant". Student government The student body is represented by a Student Council, elected directly by the students. The executive consists of a President, Vice-President, two Event Representatives, two Social Media Representatives, and two House Representatives. Student Council organizes such events as dances, clothing sales, pep rallies, the graduation formal, and intramural sports. Traditions First Friday Masses: These are held on the first Friday of every month in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Can-Aid: A canned-food drive held before Christmas every year since 1984. Donations go to the Good Shepherd Refuge. The record is slightly over 53,000 cans. Communion Breakfast: A mass and breakfast for students, staff, and their families begun in 1963. Theatre Brebeuf: Every year the students put on a play or musical, usually involving students from St. Joseph's Morrow Park and Loretto Abbey. Club Brebeuf: The music council holds an annual talent show in which schools