HANEY HAPPENINGS Thursday, May 21

HANEY HAPPENINGS Thursday, May 21

 

UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS:

May 22: Outdoor Pursuits – Windsurfing/Vancouver Seawall with Mr. Williams (leave at 8:45 am, return 6:00 pm)

May 22 – 24: CAIMUN – Model UN with Mr. Connolly (leave May 22 at 6:30 am, return May 24 at 4:30 pm)

May 28-29: Outdoor Pursuits – Nahatlatch River Rafting with Mr. Williams (leave at 2:00pm on May 28 and return at 6:00 pm on May 29 at 6:00pm)

May 29: ReSchool at SFU’s Surrey Campus with Mr. Scoular (leave at 8:15 am and return at 6:45 pm)

The following students have yet to complete Grad Transitions. Please see Mr. Liversidge ASAP:   Kathleen Gibbons, Calvin Hetherington, Evan Howe, Fozan Ibrahim, Micheal Merzetti, Aaron Steele and Brendan Wilson

 

IF YOU’RE IN GRADE 8:

Wednesday, May 27^th is Grade 7 Day; there is no school for grade 8 students!

 

CAFÉ MENUThursday: Grilled Halibut     with lemon basil sauce Soup: Beef Barley Friday: Homestyle Meatloaf      with garlic mashed potatoes Soup: Prawn & Corn Chowder

There will be an information meeting for students interested in learning more about taking Guided Inquiry as an online course next year. Come to room 1122 after school on May 27. The course instructor, Kristi Lauridsen, will be there to talk about the course and answer questions

 

Grade 8 Badminton

The tournament will start on Thursday, May 28. Check the board for details.

 

Softball – PE 12 vs THSS Teachers at lunch!

Monday, May 25 – Clayton’s Class

 

The following girls need to return their soccer uniforms to Mrs. Clayton: Haley Patriska and Jade Baker

 

Yearbooks: if you haven’t already ordered a yearbook, it’s not too late. Bring your $50.00 to Mrs. Shamro in the office. Quantities are limited so don’t delay!

 

Grads: if you have received a scholarship or bursary, please come up to the school office and see Mrs. Gilbert with your letter of confirmation from the issuing institute. We want to recognize and congratulate you at the Grad Ceremony!

 

Grads!  If you are planning on participating in the Grad dinner/dance you will need to have your fees paid FIRST in order to sign up for a table!  We will do sign-ups for tables (10 per table) this week!!  Don’t miss out on your choice of table and location!

 

The Odeum Theatre Society and Theatre in the Country are co-producing a summer camp for youth from June 29th-July 18^th. If you are interested in participating, go to www.theatreinthecountry.com or email Rayne Beveridge at raynebeveridge@hotmail.com. The cost is $350.00 (bursaries are available).

Spring into Summer Learning! Summer School will be held at Thomas Haney from July 3 – July 24. Please drop into the Counselling office to check out the courses available and registration deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION:

• UFV’s Auto body Open House: Free BBQ. Show how to wet-sand and polish a car and learn more about automotive programs at UFV on May 27th at the Trades and Technology Centre. Reserve a spot: http://events.ufv.ca/events/wet-sanding-demo-and-automotive-info-session/
• UFV’s Hospitality and Event Planning Information Session: May 27th from 3:30 to 5:00. To reserve a spot please visit: http://events.ufv.ca/events/learn-more-about-career-opportunities-in-the-field-of-hospitality-and-event-planning.

 

 

• UFV’s Pre-Med Event. Are you a high school student interested in going to medical school? Are you wondering what it will take to get there? Then this event is for you. The date is May 27 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Abbotsford campus. Please join their Facebook page to attend at https://www.facebook.com/events/613845142082659.
• UFV’s Science, CIS and Engineering Information Sessions – Held on May 28th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. RSVP to reserve a seat at http://events.ufv.ca/events/science-cis-and-engineering-orientation-may-28/
• Douglas College Course Selection Nights: June 9th at their Coquitlam campus and June 10th at their New West campus.
• KPU 2 Day Transition Program for New Students: August 26 & 27.  This two day preparation program is geared to give you the information you need to successfully transition into university studies. For more information please call 604 599 2437, email tlcsurrey@kpu.ca or visit: http://www.kpu.ca/itsaboutu

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• 2015 Lupus Canada Scholarship Program  – 5 at $2,000.  Diagnosed with Lupus by a physician.  A student who demonstrates academic success and ambition. Submit a 500 world essay on how Lupus has affected your student life.  Deadline to apply is May 29, 2015.  For more information please visit: http://www.lupuscanada.org/english/about/whats-new.html
• Caretenders Scholarship – $500 Criteria: Answer an essay question.

Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/available.php  Deadline to apply: May 31, 2015

• Costco Scholarshipfor employees and their children: Either the applicant or their parent must be a permanent employee at Costco Wholesale for a minimum of a year. This scholarship is based on academic performance. Website to apply is https://costco.myreviewroom.com/ Deadline: May 31, 2015.
• LM Scholarship Program – $500 Criteria: Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and answer essay question.

Website: http://www.forklifttrainingvancouver.com  Deadline: May 31, 2015

• The MADD Canada Bursary Fund is for Canadian students who have had an immediate family member (mother, father, legal guardian, or sibling) killed in an impaired-driving related crash and are pursuing any full time education program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of Education. Bursaries of up to $2,000 can be awarded to qualifying students across Canada. For more information or to apply please visit: http://www.madd.ca/madd2/en/services/youth_services_bursary.html Deadline: May 31
• AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program is looking for students of any age that have been diagnosed with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis.  A student who demonstrates academic aspiration and strives to sustain an optimal level of wellness in spite of their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. For more information or to apply please visit: http://ibdscholarship.ca/EN/applicaton-process.php. Deadline: June 1, 2015.
• Childhood Cancer Canada Survivor – $1,500.  Must have been treated (or are currently being treated) for childhood cancer.  Submit a letter describing your personal experience, future goals and why you are applying. Deadline to apply is June 5, 2015.  For more information please visit: http://childhoodcancer.ca/get-help/survivor-scholarship-program/application-forms.
• 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
• Adam Kutner Scholarship Program – $2,500.  Must have a GPA of at least 3.0, have a need for funds and show interest in an aspect of law. An essay is required on how the industry affects your life. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2015. For more information please visit: askadamskutner.com/adam-kutner-scholarship-program/
• Starfleet Scholarship Program (5 @ $1,000) is looking for students who are treckie fans and have been a Starfleet member for at least one year. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2015. For more information and to apply please visit http://www.sfi.org/scholarships/.
• 10 Words or Less Scholarship – $500 Criteria: Follow application instructions. Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarships/10258/10_or_less_scholarship_scholarship.php Deadline: June 15
• Global Lift Equipment Scholarship – $500 Criteria: Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and submit a story.

Website: http://www.usedforkliftbritishcolumbia.ca  Deadline: June 15, 2015

• 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

• Lift Parts Express Scholarship – $500 Criteria: Online form

Website: http://www.forkliftpartsbritishcolumbia.com/forklliftparts.php  Deadline to apply: June 30 2015

• Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship – $500 Criteria: Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and submit answers to essay questions. Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/2015.php   Deadline to apply: June 30, 2015
• National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarship: 4 @ $1,500. Children, grandchildren (incl. foster children/grandchildren) of National Union of Public and General Employees current/retired members. For more info and applications, email scholarship@nupge.ca or call (513) 228-9800. Deadline to apply: July 6, 2015.
• The Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program is open to students who have a major declared in a science related field. Value: $1500. Deadline: July 10 http://www.novusbio.com/scholarship-program.html

 

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.