HANEY HAPPENINGS Wednesday, April 29

HANEY HAPPENINGS Wednesday, April 29

 

CAFÉ MENUWednesday: Perogies and Farmers’ Sausage Chicken Noodle Soup Thursday: Southwest Club with Caesar Salad and Fries Creamy Tomato Soup Friday: Chicken Fingers Beef Barley Soup *Pizza for sale in the rotunda

The following students need to see Mr. Frend ASAP:  Anieka Cooper, Carly Craft, Derrick Craney, Nimrat Gill, Juan Gomez, Duke Grimbeek, Taylor Grostad, Brayden Harding, Zach Hardy-Chatterton, Brigita Jakus, Maddy Johnson, Jason Kim, Kennedy Krause, Simon Kwon, Stella Li, Jenna Little, Cayla Lynn, Hannah Lynn, Megan Millen, Filip Mitevski, Eric Pankratz, Brett Patriska, Cody Poloway, Brianne Powley, Elyse Purton, Angelica Redbourne, Liam Richards, Rajdeep Sachar, Austin Sheasby, Nick Shillito, Ilia Smirnov, Steve Thomas, Rachel Upton, Alex van Aert, Nick van Kooten, Logan van de Poll, Korrie Lee Vanderwal, Yakov Voronov, Rachel Warwick, Ben Whittier, Justin Won.

The following student needs to see Mr. Liversidge ASAP: Breanna Van der starren

 

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!

 

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!

 

Intramurals: Grade 11 and 12 Handball tournament will start next week.  The schedule and teams will be posted before the end of the week.  Check the intramural board. The grade 9 and 10 handball tournament is cancelled due to lack of interest.

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.

 

Attention Chemistry Students: If you are signed up for a Chemistry lab please remember that you MUST show up with closed toed shoes for safety reasons. If you wear flip flops or sandals, you will be turned away.

 

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!

 

Attention all students going on the Playland Field Trip May 5: We are holding a meeting in the science lab on Thursday at lunch. All students going on this trip must attend the meeting. A handout will be provided.

There are a few spots left for students who wish to attend this trip. Permission forms are in the Science Kiosk

 

Attention all girls aged 7 – 18: Your community lacrosse association is offering a fun-filled afternoon for all girls who are interested in learning more about women’s field lacrosse. On Saturday, May 9^th, come to the Queen’s Park Turf Field in New West from 12 – 2 pm. Bring a friend and appropriate footwear – they will supply the rest!  For more information about this free session, please contact Carol Soenen at girlsfield@minorbellies.com

 

WORK EXPERIENCE AND POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION:

• SFU: Deadline to self-report your grades is April 30, 2015
• 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:

• Dictionary for Dollars Contest presented by Yconic and Scotiabank – 12 @ $750.  A list of financial words is given and you will need to say the definition in pictures, words or diagrams.  Deadline: April 30 Website: http://www.fundyourfuture.ca/highschool/?utm_campaign=dictionary&utm_source=y_award_details&utm_medium=website
• C. Hockey Scholarship – To be eligible, an individual must be registered in his or her graduating year and be a member of BC Hockey playing in the Western Hockey League. For more information please visit: www.bchockey.net/awards/scholarships.aspx. Deadline to apply: April 30, 2015.
• The Wiesenthal Scholarships – Looking for students that have volunteer work relevant to promoting social justice and human rights, countering racism and bullying. Also looking for strong leadership skills and involvement in their school and community combined with at least an 80% average. For more information or to apply please visit: http://www.friendsofsimonwiesenthalcenter.com/downloads/Wiesenthal%20Scholarship%20Application%202015.pdf. Application must be received no later than April 30, 2015.
• Nimbus School of Recording Arts– 1st prize is $25,000, 2nd is $10,000, 3rd is $5,000.  Canadian high school students will be given the opportunity to create their own mix or remix of tracks. Final submissions must be uploaded to nimbusmixcontest.ca by May 1, 2015.  The winner will be announced on or before June 1st.
• BC School Sports Badminton Scholarship (2 @ $500). Application deadline: May 1, 2015

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

• 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

• 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

 

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.