Could the following basketball teams please return their washed uniforms to Mrs. Clayton at her PE office: Grade 8 boys, Junior girls, Senior boys
All Drama students are reminded to bring planners to classes this week for your float block check.
Thomas Haney will be hosting our first ever Maker Faire in the Rotunda, Wednesday February 26, the last two periods of the day.
Everyone is invited to joins us. Bring yourself, or bring your friends. All are welcome. The event will have us working with others to imagine, create, build and play, as we make things from various bits of odds and ends; to re-imagine and re-purpose objects; to make something new from something old. No experience necessary. There will be snacks and prizes. If you have any questions, ask one of the many teachers participating.
Career Centre
Volunteers Needed
Glenwood Elementary School Carnival Friday March 7th, 4:15 to 8:30 pm
Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Spring Tournament, Mar 14 – 17
Post-Secondary Info Sessions / Program Deadlines
Feb 24 – Aboriginal Prospective Student Info Sessions at BCIT 1:30 – 2:30, Burnaby Campus
Pre-register at www.bcit.ca/aboriginal/future/register.html
Feb 24 – Explore Capilano U Open House, 7:15 pm N Van campus Library Bldg, Room 322 www.explorecapilanou.ca
Feb 24, 25 & 26 – U of Calgary is holding Info Sessions in the Lower Mainland.
Pre-register at www.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/connect/events/infosessions
Feb 26 – Study and Go Abroad Fair Van Convention Centre 3 – 7 pm. Free
Feb 26 – Douglas College Music Tech Certificate Open House, 7 – 9 pm New West Campus
Feb 28 to mid-spring – applications open for Pearson College Youth Leadership summer program www.psyl.ca/summer.html
Feb 28 – Justice Institute of BC (Public Safety Training) Open House 10 am – 2 pm 715 McBride Blvd, New West. Free parking
Have you lost your invisalign? Please come to the office to pick up.
DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY DEADLINES
(Grade 12’s – Please follow these deadlines ONLY)
CATEGORY A – Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY B – Apr 22 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY C – Each has its own deadline; drop off/mail to the Award provider
CATEGORY D1 – Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY D3 – Apr 1 to MRPM Arts Council
CATEGORY D4 & D5 – Mar 31 to Mr Wiens
CATEGORY D6 – Mar 31 to Mrs Clayton
Application Due Dates for Work Experience (WEX) / Career Info
ASAP! Space is limited so sign up now for Feb 28, Van Aquarium “Careers in Marine Science” 9 – 11 am.
Ideal for students interested in what the possibilities are for careers in science.
Register at http://www.vanaqua.org/learn/schools/programs/additional-programs/home-school-days
Feb 21 –Applications due for Engineering Co. Spring Break WEX, Mar 17 – 21
Feb 21 – Applications due for Art Institute Structured Work Experience & Training, Spring Break camp
Feb 24 – Applications due for WEX in Digital Media, March 17 – 21
Feb 24 – Applications due for Minerals Ed Publications Assistant WEX, March 17 – 21
Feb 28 – Explore 5-week French Summer Bursary program (most expenses are covered)
Feb 28 – Applications due for The Centre for Arts & Tech Digital Spring Break Boot Camp, Kelowna www.digitalartschool.com/
District Dogwood (non-academic) Scholarship application packages are in the Career Centre for Grade 12’s to pick up. Applications due back April 2; students selected to do presentations notified via TA April 15; Presentations April 23.
GRADE 12’s – DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
If you want assistance with your applications see Mrs McGrath before March 7. She’s not available March 10 – 14.
To get your Diploma Verification Report printed see the counsellors March 10 – 14.
Interested in pursuing a career in digital media or doing post-secondary training in desktop publishing, digital arts or media design? The Career Centre has a great Work Experience job March 17 – 21. Feb 24 deadline to apply.
Interested in studying Medicine at post-secondary? A new Rural Pre-Med program starts September, 2014, at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Info in the Career Centre.
THSS Café Menu
Friday – Chicken Burgers with Caesar Salad or Fries / Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar