Archive for September, 2023

Saskatchewan Penitentiary Career Open House

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

Individuals who are interested in making a difference by working as a Correctional Officer or Institutional Staff and want to see a correctional work environment and ask questions are invited to an open house at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Thursday, October 12th. All individuals who attend must be at least 18 years of age and have undergone a security check. To express interest in attending, send an email to CSCCareers-CarrieresSCC.GEN-NHQ@CSC-SCC.GC.CA by Tuesday, October 3rd. Individuals will then be contacted with more information.

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Polar Expressions Publishing: Student Contests

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

POLAR EXPRESSIONS PUBLISHING: Student Contests

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to enter the 2023/2024 National K-12 Student poetry and Short Story Contests.

Poetry (32 lines maximum) deadline: November 30, 2023

Short Story (450 words maximum) deadline: November 24, 2023.

For more information, please visit https://www.polarexpressions.ca

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U of R Fall Open House: October 13th

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

U of R FALL OPEN HOUSE

The U of R is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, October 13th from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport, University of Regina Main Campus, 3737 Wascana Parkway. As part of Fall Open House, students can apply to the University of Regina for a reduced application fee and be admitted on the spot. Admission on the Spot Option One: Apply online from October 2nd – October 10th for $50 and pick up your application decision during Fall Open House. Be sure to select “Open House Application” (or “Open House Application for Ed” for Education applicants) as the Application Type from the drop-down menu. Students can also upload a current high school transcript and class schedule to the online application. Admission on the Spot Option Two: Apply in person during Fall Open House on October 13th for $50 and receive an application decision on the spot. Bring a current high school transcript and class schedule to the event. Admission on the Spot Eligibility: All current Grade 12 students are eligible to apply for admission to all U of R programs during Admission on the Spot, except for those applying to le Baccalauréat en éducation, the Indigenous Education program, Music Education, or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as these programs have additional admission requirements. Students can still take advantage of the discounted application fee by applying to a second-choice program. To register for the event at go to  https://apply.uregina.ca/register/?id=40c19844-9e4c-475b-9a1f-646f3eadbd5c

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U of S Open House: September 22nd

Friday, September 15th, 2023

Students are invited to attend the U of S Open House on Friday, September 22nd. For information about the day, view the video at USask Open House – Friday, September 22. To attend, register online at admissions.usask.ca The U of S will also be offering a series of events throughout the year which will be listed on the Event webpage. The events include bookable one-on-one virtual chats, admissions and programs presentations, application workshops, and access to express application processing.

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Saskatchewan Health Authority Volunteers

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Victoria Hospital, Herb Bassett Home, and Pineview Terrace invite Grades 9 to 12 students to join the Youth-In-Action Volunteer Program (visit, play cards/games, read, paint nails, play music/sing etc.). Students must apply online at www.saskhealthauthority.ca and then click on Careers & Volunteering. Volunteer applications must be completed by Friday, September 29th and interviews will be conducted after school with all new applicants during the week of Monday, October 2, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 2023. An orientation session for new volunteers will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023. All volunteers must attend. For more information please phone Volunteer Coordinators (Charlene Bernard, Sharan Kaur, or Corinne Loch) at 306-765-6119. Also, members of SHA will be at École St Mary High School on Monday, September 18th, during the lunch hour, to answer questions and assist with applications. 

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