Archive for March, 2011

Last Day for Semester 1 Course Changes

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Tuesday, September 6th is the last day Grade 10, 11 and 12 students may request a course change. The student must meet with a guidance counsellor, complete a form, obtain parental permission and return course textbooks to the library.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

TD Scholarships (value $70 000) are open to students across Canada who are in Grade 12 and have demonstrated outstading community leadership. Please see Mrs. McLeod for an application form or download one at www.td.com/scholarship The application deadline is October 31st.

Loran Award

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Students who demonstrate character, service and leadership, are  committed to serving others, have a potential as leaders, strive for academic excellence,  are of strong moral character, are independent thinkers, and are willing to take meaningful risks, may be interested in applying for the Loran Award. The application deadline is October 19th, 2011. Please see Mrs. McLeod in student services for more information about applying or go to www.loranaward.ca

Career in Aviation

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Are you interested in a career as a pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, air traffic controller, flight attendant, or in any other aviation related field? If you are, see Mr. Miller about attending a “Careers in Aviation” information session on October 28th at the Saskatoon Inn. Deadline for application is October 7th.

Adventures in Agriculture Program

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

The Rotary club will sponsor a student to attend Adventures in Agriculture. This five-day program is held in Regina during the week of Agribition (November 23st – 27th). Any student interested in agriculture and broadening your knowledge of the agriculture sector, environmental issues, and the challenge of providing food for the world, may apply to attend. Please see Mrs. McLeod for more information. The deadline to apply is October 25th.

Victoria Hospital Volunteer Opportunity

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Build your resume or explore a potential career!

The Victoria Hospital and Herb Bassett Home welcomes teens in Grades 8 – 12 to join the Youth-In-Action Volunteer Program.  Application forms may be picked up at the hospital, at the school, downloaded from the hospital website at www.paphr.sk.ca , or picked up at the Victoria Hospital switchboard.

All applications must be returned to the hospital by Friday, September 9th. Please call 765-6119 for more information.

What is Engineering?

Monday, March 7th, 2011

The College of Engineering and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan invite Grade 12 students to particpate in a full day of presentations at the U of S on Tuesday, November 8th or at the U of R on Wednesday, November 9th. Each event consists of presentations given by practising professional engineers, university professors and administrators, and university students with the objective of providing an accurate overview of what engineers do, and the variety of engineering programs offered. Contact Mr. Corcoran by October 31st if you are interested in attending the U of S presentation on Tuesday, November 8th.

Nursing Information Nights

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Students who are interested in the Nursing program will have the opportunity to learn more about it and the admission process. The information meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11th at the U of R in Regina and Wednesday, October 12th at the U of S in Saskatoon. Contact Mrs. McLeod for details.

PA Construction Association Job Site Tour

Friday, March 4th, 2011

On Monday, October 18th the Prince Albert Constuction Association is offering Grade 11 students the opportunity to tour a job site. Spaces are limited so please contact Mr. Miller if you are interested.

Sasktel Youth Network

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Students are invited to use the intereactive tool to explore career and post-secondary opportunities. Students will also find information about bursaries and scholarships sponsored by Sasktel.

www.sasktel.com/youthnetwork