"Don't bunt. Aim out of the ball park. Aim for the company of immortals." ~ David Ogilvy
"Be ready when opportunity comes. . . Luck is the time when preparation and opportunity meet." ~ Roy Chapin
"Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." ?~ Jim Rohn
"The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change." ~ Carl Rogers
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." ~ e.e. cummings
October 13, 2024
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to enter the 2024/2025 National K-12 Student poetry and Short Story Contests.
Short Story (450 words maximum) deadline: November 23, 2024
Poetry (32 lines maximum) deadline: November 30, 2024
For more information, please visit https://www.polarexpressions.ca
Students are invited to the Open House of the USask Prince Albert Campus on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives of colleges, learn about academic programs at the Prince Albert campus, tour popular places, and learn how to apply for admission. For additional information, go to Prince Albert Campus Open House – Admissions | University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)
Sask Polytech connects classrooms to careers, ambition to actuality, and community to opportunity. Take control of your future and make your connection at our Prince Albert Open House on Wednesday, October 9th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (high school students) and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (open to the public). Prospective students and their parents can learn more about programs and opportunities; applications and admission processes; scholarships, awards and bursaries; and services for students. Students must find their own transportation to the Open House, have a parent excuse them from school via Edsby for the afternoon, and complete their own registration. For additional information and to register, go to https://saskpolytech.ca/events/open-house.aspx
Indigenous students are encouraged to register for the virtual information night (online through Zoom) on Tuesday, October 1st from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Learn more about the University of Regina and one of the federated colleges, the First Nations University. Information available during the event includes Admission Requirements, Application Options, Band Funding, Student Services and more! As well, during October Indigenous students will qualify for a waived application fee when applying to the U of R and FNUniv. To register for the virtual information night, please go to
https://apply.uregina.ca/register/?id=014fc137-f170-44cb-97ee-28e76a57bf03
OPENING DOORS TO TOMORROW CAREER & JOB FAIR: Oct. 16th (Day 2)
Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division, Prince Albert & District Community Futures and Prince Albert Catholic School Division have partnered again this year to host this annual event on Wednesday, October 16th (Day 2) The career/job fair, open to all Grade 9-12 students, provides a common forum for agencies, organizations, businesses, universities, colleges and other interested parties to come together in one place and showcase what they have to offer. This huge event is designed to assist students and youth, as well as the general population of Prince Albert and surrounding communities, to prepare for, obtain, and/or maintain employment. The benefit of this career/job fair cannot be overstated for students. Not only are Grade 9 students meeting career education outcomes by attending, but also the information will assist with planning future high school classes to best meet their career ambitions. For Grade 10-12 students, the connection is clear as these students are on the cusp of graduating and have some significant decisions ahead of them. For additional information about the career fair, please visit
* All Grade 9 homerooms are registered to attend the event.
** Grade 10-12 students who want to attend must register using the link below:
*** All students will be bussed and chaperoned on that day. There is limited seating on the buses, so register soon!
**** Registration closes on Friday, September 20th at 3:30 pm.
If you are planning for your future and wondering what life as a USask student is like, don’t miss USask’s Open House on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Main campus in Saskatoon.
There will be a full day of activities, including a huge information fair and live presentations and demonstrations taking place across campus where you can:
Register at Open House – Admissions | University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)
This Women in Trades workshop from Saturday, October 19th – Sunday, October 20th is a hands-on, one weekend career exploration opportunity for women 15+ offering an introduction to a variety of basic carpentry and electrical skills. Course content includes: Carpentry – You will learn to use a variety of carpentry related hand and power tools safely, creating a project that you can take home. Electrical – you will learn the basics of electricity and how to wire a light, a switch, and an electrical outlet. CSA approved steel toed safety footwear is required for this workshop. If this requirement is a barrier for you to participate in the workshop, please reach out directly to the WITT campus coordinator to inquire about how we can safely accommodate you. For more information, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca. To register, phone: 306-765-1600. The cost is $150.
This Women in Trades workshop on Saturday, October 26th – Sunday, October 27th is a hands-on career exploration opportunity for women 15+ offering an introduction to a variety of basic welding and industrial skills. Course content includes: Industrial Mechanics (Millwright). In the trade where its graduates are known as the “Jill of all trades” you will work with hand tools, some power tools and metal to manufacture your own take home project. Welding. You will learn to assemble, tack and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods and machinery as well as use cleaning, finishing and cutting tools. CSA approved steel toed safety footwear is required. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca. To register, phone: 306-765-1600. The cost is $150.
CPF-PA offre une bourse de 300 $ à un ou une élève finissant.e de 12e année d’immersion française de l’École St. Mary High School. Le postulant ou la postulante doit pouvoir démontrer un intérêt pour le bilinguisme. Si vous désirez postuler pour cette bourse, vous pouvez le faire en remplissant le formulaire suivant par le 20 mai et le retourner à l’adresse courriel inscrite dans le formulaire : https://skenny-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/remi_joncas_pacsd_ca/EScniWNT1QRKjG2vxCOx4Z4BLXE6wdZdBX2epU9HEVj4dA?e=kRqDyw
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