HANEY HAPPENINGS Tuesday, May 5

HANEY HAPPENINGS Tuesday, May 5

Field Trips This Week:

Today, May 5:  Playland 8:15 – 2:00

Today, May 5:  Chinatown/Gastown Walking Tour 8:30 – 6:00

Bravo les filles! Congratulations go out to Sadie Sugden-Harvey and Marlowe Evans for their excellent presentations this past weekend at the Provincial French Public Speaking competitions!  Our THSS students represented Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District in fine fashion.  Once again Thomas Haney Secondary students have shown their commitment to excellence.  Well done ladies!  Be very proud!

Any of Ms. Preibisch’s Grade 10s who have not yet signed up for their book club, please see her to sign-up by Wednesday this week. Book choices are on her website: mspreibisch.wordpress.com

Dance Tickets: The school dance is at 7:00 pm on May 7^th. You can buy tickets for $5.00 in the rotunda at lunch.  All grades welcome!

Interested in visiting volcanoes, seeing exotic animals and rafting tropical rivers? If you’re in grade 10 or 11, come to room 2010 Wednesday, May 6th at lunch and find out about the trip to Costa Rica Spring Break 2016.

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!

Grade 8 Badminton: – Sign-up sheets are now posted.  It is a grade 8 only doubles badminton tournament.  Only sign up if you intend to show up. Sheets will be taken down Monday, May 11.

Scholarships:  If you have received a scholarship, 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) after the May long weekend!!  Don’t miss out on your choice of table and location!

WORK EXPERIENCE AND POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION:

• Douglas College is hosting a New Student Orientation session. Learn how to select and register for courses and find out more about Financial Aid. Held on May 4 and 5th at the New West Campus from 5:00 – 8:45 p.m. and at the Coquitlam Campus on May 6 and 7th from 5:00 to 8:45 p.m. Spots are limited. To register visit: http://www.douglascollege.ca/study-at-douglas/office-for-new-students/new-student-orientation/jumpstart-orientation
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University will be visiting THSS on Wednesday, May 20th in the conference room inside the Counselling area at 9:00am. Important information such as course selection and registration and important dates and deadlines will be discussed.
• Soldier For A Day: your local Army Reserves is hosting a work study program on May 24 from 10:00am – 3:00 pm.  This event gives students a chance to meet and speak with local reserve soldiers to see if this is possible career path for them. To apply please see Mr. Wiens or Mrs. Domitruk. Space is limited so apply early!

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Retail as a Career Scholarship Program – 1 @ $5,000, 1 @ $3,000 and 24 @ $1,000

Criteria: Pursuing a retail, business or marketing related program and currently working within the retail industry. Website: http://www.retailcouncil.org/education/retail-as-a-career-scholarship-program  Deadline: May 15, 2015

• MCO Scholarship – $500 Criteria: Will be attending post-secondary full time. Submit an answer to an essay question. Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/available_scholarships_2015.php Deadline: May 15
• Caretenders Scholarship – $500 Criteria: Answer an essay question.
• The Society for the History of Discoveries Student Prize Essay Contest – $600.  Essay required. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2015.  For more information please visit: http://www.sochistdisc.org/
• 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.