Want Work This Weekend?

The Bay at Oakridge is looking for Holiday Helpers this weekend. $10.00 per hour, paid in HBC gift cards, which can be used at The Bay, Zellers, Home Outfitters and/or Fields. Must be 16 years or older, have a social insurance number (SIN), identification with date of birth and black pants. They will provide a red t-shirt. Helpers will be on their feet most of the time, greeting customers, tidying, re-hanging clothes, etc. Must work a minimum of 4 hours sometime this weekend (Friday open to 11pm, Sat and Sun open 9:30-7pm).

Email your interest to mable.chia@hbc.com with "Holiday Helper" in the subject line. Don't forget your contact info and name of school. Resume not required.

CORSA Foundation Scholarship

Corsa is giving away five $1500 scholarships for post-secondary. Candidates must demonstrate: South Asian/Indo-Canadian Heritage, Financial Need, and possess the following characteristics: character, citizenship, initiative, academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, and leadership.

If you fit the criteria and would like to apply, please see Ms. Alvares for more details.

LPI Testing

If you are planning on taking the LPI on December 1st, please make sure you sign up online at www.lpitest.ca . You cannot take the test unless you have signed up. The deadline is November 22nd to sign up.

ACE-IT Programs

If you are interested in applying for an Ace-It Program, listed below, you need to complete your application and submit it to me by November 30th.
Go to www.vsb.bc.ca/programs/ace-it-programs to print off application form.

Here are the current programs:

Auto Refinishing Prep tech – late January start – end in June. 4 days a week at VCC (Fridays to do academics) – we have 8 spots
Plumbing – mid June to end of July. 5 days a week at PIAB in Delta (Annacis Island) – we have 5 or 6 spots. Must be a graduating student
Metal Fabrication – full time at BCIT February to early July. – we have 1 or 2 spots
Painting - mid June to end of July. 5 days a week at Finishing trades union in Surrey (skytrain access) – we have 1 maybe 2 spots. Should be a graduating student.


Please see me for more information

Transcript Verification Reports (TVRs)

Next week, I will be meeting with all of you during your English class, to give you information about your transcripts and about post - secondary information. Come with any questions for me.

Students Needing Service Hours

There is an opportunity to get credit for service hours which involves passing out flyers door to door. There will be more information on Tuesday, October 25 during lunch. If you are interested, please see Ms. Alvares.

University of Waterloo Information Session

There is an Information Session for the University of Waterloo this Saturday, Oct. 8th at 10am at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. Check out their website for more information: www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/visits/vancouver/php.

Interested in Studying in the USA?

If you are interested in studying in the USA, please see me. I have current information on Central Washington University (about 2hrs drive from Vancouver). No SATs required and scholarships are being awarded.

Langara Applications

October 1 is the date when you can start applying for the University transfer program at Langara. You can apply through www.applybc.ca .

TRACE2 - Research Project on Marijuana at UBC

There is an opportunity for students to get a job as a co-researcher at UBC. This is a great opportunity for those interested in the medical field. You will get paid to research the effects of marijuana and to create a personal health message. The project is for 6 weeks and takes place after school. If interested, please see Ms. Alvares.

Language Challenge Exams

If you are interested in writing a Challenge Exam, you must complete your application and give it to me by October 28. The exams are on January 21, 22, 28, and 29, 2012. Please see me for an application form or go to www.deltasd.bc.ca/studentcentre/Challenge.asp and download or print out your application form.

SAT - College Exams for the U.S.

If you are planning to attend college or university in the U.S.A., please see me. I have important information on the SAT which is required by most post-secondary institutions in the U.S.

Loran Award Scholarship

If you are interested in applying for the Loran Award Scholarship for post-secondary, go to www.loranaward.ca . This website provides all the information on the award. Please see me if you have any questions.

LPI Dates

If you are interested in taking the Language Proficiency Index exam at John Oliver, the exam will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2011 at 3pm in the CAF. You must register online for the exam at http://www.lpitest.ca/ by November 22nd at the latest.

There will be another exam on April 19, 2012. Registration will open January 2012.

Most post secondary institutions require the LPI if you have not completed at least 3 years of school in Canada or in English. You must check your college or university for their language requirements.

Here's a link UBC's language requirements:
www.calendar.ubc.ca/index.cfm?tree=2,19,911,0

Or just google ubc language requirements.

Scholarships

If you want information about scholarships for post secondary, sign on to www.studentawards.com .

Also, there is a scholarship from TD Canada Trust. I have application forms, if you are interested. applications must be received by October 31, 2011.

For more information, go to www.td.com/scholarship .

Post Secondary Trends in Canada

There is a presentation about preparing students for post-secondary. The cost is $10.00.

Date: Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Place: Sir Charles Tupper
Address: 419 East 24th Avenue
Phone: 604 713-8233

I have a poster on my door if you want more information.

Applying for Post Secondary

If you want to start applying for post-secondary, you can apply directly on the follwing website:

www.applybc.ca

On this site you can apply to more than one institution.

Apply early to better your chances of getting accepted in the institution.

Good Luck!

Study and Go Abroad Fair at Vancouver Convention Centre

If you are interested in pursuing your post seondary education outside of Canada, come to the Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place, on Tuesday, October 4th, from 1-6pm.

Please see me or Ms. Thomas for more information.

Post Secondary Information and Dates

Students, if you haven't done so, you can research the colleges and universities you would like to attend and begin the process of applying for admission. Here are important dates to keep in mind for applying:

UBC - now accepting early admission and you can do this online.

BCIT - begins Oct. 1 until program is filled.

Langara - begins Oct. 1 until program is filled.

Also, important dates for post secondary information in our school:

Oct. 3/11 - Canadian University Event 9-10:30am

Oct. 26/11- UBC Night 6:30pm in our Library

Nov. 3/11 - Post Secondary Presentations 12:30-3pm.

Please see me or Ms. Thomas if you have any questions during your research.

Good Luck!

Course Change Forms

Welcome back! I have received many emails inquiring about course changes. If you would like a course changed, please get a Course Change Form from me and bring it back with a Parent's signature. I will try to meet your request if it is possible.

Course Planning

We are working on Course Planning this week. I will be taking you out of English class to discuss with you courses for your final high school year - Grade 12! I will review graduation requirements to help you in choosing your courses. If you already know what is required for entrance into post-secondary, please choose your courses accordingly.

Also, please submit your grad transitions assignments to Mr. Harapnuick asap.

Thank you and see you in English class!