Archive for September, 2015

Junior Citizen of the Year Scholarship

Monday, September 21st, 2015

The Junior Citizen of the Year award has honoured the youth of Saskatchewan for the past 38 years. The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Four award recipients are chosen each year and receive a $3,000 bursary to be used for their post-secondary education. These prestigious awards are given to kids who: Have a positive lifestyle, Are dedicated to community and school, Have a strong sense of caring and responsibility, Have the ability to overcome life’s challenges, Inspire others, Are between ages 8 to 18. Nomination forms are available at http://www.swna.com/?page=jrcit . For more information, call Nicole Nater at 306-649-1405 or email nnater@swna.com. The deadline to submit nomination forms is September 30th.

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Opening Doors for Tomorrow Career Fair

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

This year’s fair will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds. The career fair serves students of three school divisions from Grade 9-Grade 12, as well as the general public. The goal of the fair is to assist young adults with the intentional creation of their career plans and the transition into post-secondary opportunities. There will be over 65 booths with displayers from Western Canada. The booths offer both post-secondary educational and employment opportunities for attendees and is sponsored by Saskatchewan Rivers School Division, Prince Albert Catholic Schools, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert Parkland Health Region and Prince Albert and District Community Futures.

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Rotary Club: Adventures in Agriculture

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

This five-day program, held in Regina from November 25th to November 29th targets high school students in Grades 11 or Grade 12 who are interested in agriculture. It is designed to help broaden the knowledge and understanding of the multi-faceted agriculture sector, environmental issues and the challenge of providing food for the world. The application deadline is October 15th, 2015. For questions regarding these opportunities, please contact: Bob Twyver, Youth Services Coordinator, Rotary Club of Prince Albert Email: bobtwyver@sasktel.net, Telephone: 306-764-2929

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Art Contest: National Gallery of Canada

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

Are you the next great artist?  The National Gallery of Canada is featuring a contest that can get your art work displayed in the national spotlight.  Check it out at www.soyouwanttobeanartist.ca/en/  or see Ms. Charlebois-Rinas in the Art Room.  The deadline to enter is October 5th, 2015.

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U of S Open House

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

Any Grade 12 students interested in attending the University of Saskatchewan Open House on Friday, October 2nd needs to preregister online at www.explore.usask.ca  Students who attend will :

  • Explore the campus and faculties
  • Take part in hands-on activities
  • Meet University Staff and faculty
  • Speak with current students about the U of S experience

After registering online, please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services if you would like to  book a spot on the bus. 

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