{"id":743,"date":"2014-02-20T22:45:24","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T22:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.sd42.ca\/thss\/?p=743"},"modified":"2014-02-20T22:45:24","modified_gmt":"2014-02-20T22:45:24","slug":"february-21-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/thss\/february-21-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"February 21, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Could the following basketball teams please return their washed uniforms to Mrs. Clayton at her PE office:  Grade 8 boys, Junior girls, Senior boys<\/p>\n<p>All Drama students are reminded to bring planners to classes this week for your float block check.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Haney will be hosting our first ever Maker Faire in the Rotunda, Wednesday February 26, the last two periods of the day.<br \/>\nEveryone 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. <\/p>\n<p>Career Centre<br \/>\nVolunteers Needed<br \/>\nGlenwood Elementary School Carnival Friday March 7th, 4:15 to 8:30 pm<br \/>\nRidge Meadows Minor Hockey Spring Tournament, Mar 14 \u2013 17<\/p>\n<p>Post-Secondary Info Sessions \/ Program Deadlines<br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 Aboriginal Prospective Student Info Sessions at BCIT 1:30 \u2013 2:30, Burnaby Campus<br \/>\nPre-register at www.bcit.ca\/aboriginal\/future\/register.html<br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 Explore Capilano U Open House, 7:15 pm N Van campus Library Bldg, Room 322 www.explorecapilanou.ca<br \/>\nFeb 24, 25 &amp; 26 &#8211; U of Calgary is holding Info Sessions in the Lower Mainland.<br \/>\nPre-register at www.ucalgary.ca\/prospectivestudents\/connect\/events\/infosessions<br \/>\nFeb 26 \u2013 Study and Go Abroad Fair Van Convention Centre 3 \u2013 7 pm. Free<br \/>\nFeb 26 \u2013 Douglas College Music Tech Certificate Open House, 7 \u2013 9 pm New West Campus<br \/>\nFeb 28 to mid-spring \u2013 applications open for Pearson College Youth Leadership summer program www.psyl.ca\/summer.html<br \/>\nFeb 28 \u2013 Justice Institute of BC (Public Safety Training) Open House 10 am \u2013 2 pm 715 McBride Blvd, New West. Free parking<\/p>\n<p>Have you lost your invisalign?  Please come to the office to pick up.<\/p>\n<p>DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP &amp; BURSARY DEADLINES<br \/>\n(Grade 12\u2019s &#8211; Please follow these deadlines ONLY)<br \/>\nCATEGORY A \u2013 Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors<br \/>\nCATEGORY B \u2013 Apr 22 to THSS Counsellors<br \/>\nCATEGORY C \u2013 Each has its own deadline; drop off\/mail to the Award provider<br \/>\nCATEGORY D1 \u2013 Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors<br \/>\nCATEGORY D3 \u2013 Apr 1 to MRPM Arts Council<br \/>\nCATEGORY D4 &amp; D5 \u2013 Mar 31 to Mr Wiens<br \/>\nCATEGORY D6 \u2013 Mar 31 to Mrs Clayton<\/p>\n<p>Application Due Dates  for Work Experience (WEX) \/ Career Info<br \/>\nASAP! Space is limited so sign up now for Feb 28, Van Aquarium \u201cCareers in Marine Science\u201d 9 \u2013 11 am.<br \/>\nIdeal for students interested in what the possibilities are for careers in science.<br \/>\nRegister at http:\/\/www.vanaqua.org\/learn\/schools\/programs\/additional-programs\/home-school-days<br \/>\nFeb 21 \u2013Applications due for Engineering Co. Spring Break WEX, Mar 17 &#8211; 21<br \/>\nFeb 21 \u2013 Applications due for Art Institute Structured Work Experience &amp; Training, Spring Break camp<br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 Applications due for WEX in Digital Media, March 17 \u2013 21<br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 Applications due for Minerals Ed Publications Assistant WEX, March 17 \u2013 21<br \/>\nFeb 28 \u2013 Explore 5-week French Summer Bursary program (most expenses are covered)<br \/>\nFeb 28 \u2013 Applications due for The Centre for Arts &amp; Tech Digital Spring Break Boot Camp, Kelowna www.digitalartschool.com\/<\/p>\n<p>District Dogwood (non-academic) Scholarship application packages are in the Career Centre for Grade 12&#8217;s to pick up. Applications due back April 2; students selected to do presentations notified via TA April 15; Presentations April 23.<\/p>\n<p>GRADE 12\u2019s &#8211; DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS &amp; AWARDS<br \/>\nIf you want assistance with your applications see Mrs McGrath before March 7. She\u2019s not available March 10 \u2013 14.<br \/>\nTo get your Diploma Verification Report printed see the counsellors March 10 \u2013 14.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013 21. Feb 24 deadline to apply. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>THSS Caf\u00e9 Menu<br \/>\nFriday \u2013 Chicken Burgers with Caesar Salad or Fries \/ Creamy Broccoli &amp; Cheddar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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