HANEY HAPPENINGS Monday, February 23

HANEY HAPPENINGS Monday, February 23

 

TODAY:

• It’s the first day of Random Acts of Kindness Week! Today, give out smiles to friends and strangers!
• There will be an assembly regarding the Graduated Licensing Program in the gym for grade 10 students during Y block today. This is put on by ICBC, the RCMP and the Fire Hall.
• The grade 9 course planning assembly will take place today during Y block in the Rotunda.

CAFÉ Today: Monte Cristo Sandwich Soup: Chicken Noodle Tuesday: Perogies & Farmer’s Sausage Soup: Creamy Tomato Wednesday: Fish Tacos with Creamy Lime Guacamole Soup: Chicken Bacon Chowder Thursday: Chicken Breast Skewers with Pita Bread and Tzatziki Soup: Broccoli-Cheddar FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL

• Grade 10 and 11 Students: try a beginner yoga class today during Y block in the Yoga studio. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a mat if you have one. There are mats available for students who do not have their own.

There is a Dinner/ Dance grad committee meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, at lunch in room 2146. Come and plan your grad dance!

 

Grads: be sure to stop by the Counselling Centre to record your height for your grad gown, and your t-shirt size for your dry grad shirt! Grads are also reminded that District Scholarships category A and B are due Monday, March 2 at 3:00pm. No Exceptions. Any questions ask a counselor or Mrs. Domitruk.

 

**Students in grades 8-11 do not need to be concerned about missing course selection until AFTER a counselor has come to your English class. All English classes will be visited in the next two weeks. Students can make sure they get their selections done in time by being sure they are in English class the day the counselor visits.

 

Intramural Info

The grade 9 & 10 Badminton Schedule is now posted.  Games start today.  Every team needs to show up at the start of lunch. Soccer sign-up is now posted.  Sheets will be taken down Wednesday, February 25.

 

PE Leadership (or PE Student Aide)

If you are interested in taking this course next year you must apply.  You can do this by putting your first and last name on the signup sheet on the board next to the intramural board (outside the rotunda).  The sheet will be taken down on Friday, March 6.  A list with accepted applicants will be posted by Tuesday, April 7.

 

Random Acts of Kindness Club presents RAK week, February 23-26th, 2015:

Monday           Give out smiles to friends and strangers!

Tuesday          Give out sincere compliments in person and online
Wednesday     Give your friends a hug.
Thursday         Do something kind! Hold a door open for someone.
All Week: come to the Math and English Great Halls at lunch to write down one thing in your life for which you are truly grateful, and receive a yummy treat! The RAK Club is challenging you to be a kindness ninja! The above are just suggestions. Post your good deeds and the acts of others using Twitter and Instagram @THSS_RAK #THSSRAKWEEK

 

SD42 Trades & Academies Information Session – Tuesday, February 24^th 7:00 – 9:00 pm

This is a great opportunity for interested parents and students to learn about the Academies and Trades programs available across the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District. Join us to learn about these opportunities and to speak with teachers and staff from these programs. Our trades programs and academies include: automotive service tech, culinary arts, electrician, framing/carpentry, hair design, plumbing/fitting, masonry, metal fabrication, hockey academy, Microsoft IT academy, soccer academy, digital academy, equestrian academy.

GRAD AND POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION:

The new SD#42 2015 Scholarship book is now out! Please see the Career Centre website or the SD#42 website to find the booklet.

 

• Service Canada Youth Program – Learn about Federal Student Work Experience program, Canada Student Loans and Grants, Apprenticeship Incentive and Completion Grants and the new Canada Apprenticeship Loan. This is being held at the Maple Ridge Library on Friday, February 27, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Capilano Bosa Centre for Film & Animation is having an Open Houseon February 28, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Upcoming Thompson Rivers University application deadline dates:
  • Natural Resource Science Engineering Transfer: March 1, 2015
  • Respiratory Therapy: March 31, 2015
• How to Fund Your Degree at KPU: this seminar will be held on March 5, 2015.  They will discuss financial aid options from scholarships to awards to loans. Held at the Langley Campus from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. If interested, please register online at kpu.ca/futurestudents/events/infosession.
• February 24: Trades & Academies Nightfrom 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Thomas Haney Secondary. This is a great opportunity to see what trades are out there. There will be breakout sessions, displays and an opportunity to converse with instructors of these programs.
• Study and Go Abroad Fair is on February 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For more information please visit: studyandgoabroad.com.
• The JIBC is having an Open House on February 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information or to register please visit bmalcom@jibc.ca
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University is having an open house on February 28 at their Surrey Campus.
• US College Expo Canada is on April 11 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. Pre-register at USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• BC School Sports Scholarship Program (2 @ $500). Application deadline is April 24, 2015.
• BC School Sports Badminton Scholarship (2 @ $500). Application deadline is May 1, 2015

For more information on these scholarships, please visit: http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/recognition

• National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarship: 4 @ $1,500. Children, grandchildren (including foster children/grandchildren) of National Union of Public and General Employees current and retired members. The deadline to apply is: July 6, 2015.  For more information and applications please email scholarship@nupge.ca or call (513) 228-9800.
• The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award – 2 @ $1,000

Criteria: Application form, a 500 – 1500 word essay describing your efforts to raise awareness and educate others about life threatening allergies. Website: http://www.whyriskit.ca/pages/posts/apply-for-the-2015-sabrina-shannon-memorial-award64.php Deadline to apply: June 19, 2015

• The Meaning of Family Scholarship – $1,000

Criteria: Must be 16 years of age or older. Submit a 300 word essay on what family means to you.

Website: http://rcktshp.com/meaning-family-1000-scholarship/

Deadline: March 31, 2015

• CSI Scholarship Contest – 10 @ $1,000

Criteria: Tell what key advice you would provide to your client if you were a financial advisor.

Website: https://yconic.com/partners/csi?utm_campaign=csi&utm_source=y_award_details&utm_medium=website Deadline: February 26, 2015

• South Asian Family Association – 3 @ $1,000

Criteria: South Asian descent, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, excellence in academics, community involvement or fine arts, leadership and or service.

Website: http://www.safa.ca/ Deadline: June 14, 2015

 

For more information from the Career Centre about all work experience opportunities, post-secondary information and scholarship information, please see the Career Centre website (http://schools.sd42.ca/thscareer/), bulletin boards and/or newsletter.