South Asian Family Assn Scholarship (SAFA)

Gr. 12 Scholarship: South Asian Family Assn (SAFA). 3 x $1000 awards for South Asians; one each for Excellence in Academics, Excellence in Community Involvement or Excellence in Fine Arts. Deadline is June 14/12. Go to http://safa.ca under "Youth Initiatives" or email mailto:info@safa.ca

Engineers and Geoscientists Scholarships

If you are planning to study Engineering or Geoscience at UBC, SFU, UVic, BCIT, or UNBC, you can apply for an Entrance Scholarhsip valued at $2,500, direct to the University.

Also, there is a $1,000 scholarship for those of you going to college and will be in the engineering or geoscience transfer program.

Please see Ms. Alvares if you are interested in applying.  Deadline is June 25th.

Girls Camp and Scholarships

Gr. 10 - 12 Girls. Camp Ignite: A FREE four-day intro to the world of firefighting, mentorship and inspiration to follow their dreams (whatever they are). Learn about fitness, nutrition, health and teamwork. Aug. 9 to 12. Open to girls in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18). Deadline June 2/12. http://campignite.com/.


Gr. 12. Guruparan and Winsor Scholarships (2x$6000): Academics, well-rounded, and pursuing a degree or diploma in commerce/finance/business. Aimed at those whose parents/guardians do not have a post-secondary education or received their post-secondary education outside of Canada. Go to http://www.cst.org/index.cfm?----pagepath=Awards/Scholarships&id=40750.

2012 Maple Leaf Youth Awards

The awards are designed to recognize well-rounded British Columbian students who demonstrate an understanding of Canadian identity and exceptional achievements in one or more of the following:

. Outstanding achievements in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Applied Arts or Digital Media
. Exemplary contributions to the community – locally, nationally, and or internationally
. Exceptional athletic achievement

The Essay
A 500 word essay on the following topic is required:
What does it mean to be a Canadian citizen in the 21st century?
Three Awards will be Given
$1,500 for the first place Recipient
$1,000 for the second place Recipient
$750 for the third place Recipient

For more information, please call 604 688-8260

Deadline for application is April 24th. If see Ms. A. asap if you are interested in applying.

B.C. Electrical Association 2012 Bursary Program

If you are planning to pursue a career in one of the following areas: Electrical, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, and Business, you may apply to receive a bursary of $500-$1000 towards post-secondary. Please see Ms. A if you are interested in applying.

Phillip Paulson Scholarship

This is a $500 scholarship for post-secondary awarded to students who demonstrates compassion, a dedication to serving others through volunteer work at school and beyond, a commitment to the betterment of individuals or the greater society. If you think you fit the criteria and would like to be considered for this scholarship, please see Ms. A asap. Applications must be received by May 4, 2012.

VICES - Scholarship

This is a $1000.00 Scholarship for students with financial need who attended an Inner City school in elementary. If you would like to apply for this, please see Ms. Alvares asap.

LPI Exam

Youn must sign up for the LPI Exam by April 10th for the April 19th sitting. Please register at www.lpitest.ca as soon as possible. See Ms. A. if you have any questions.

Langara College Course Planning Sessions

Students who have been accepted into Langara, you need to attend one of the following sessions before you get your registration date from the college.

Please attend one of the following sessions:

Tuesday, March 27 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm A122b
Wednesday, April 4 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm A136a
Monday, April 23 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm A136a
Monday, April 30 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm A136a

Co-Researcher Job at UBC

If you are interested in becoming a co-researcher and learning about Marijuana, you can apply for a job at UBC. Just email Barb.Moffat@nursing.ubc.ca to get an application form, or you can phone 604-250-2957 for more information.

Bursary Available for Post Secondary

Are you looking for money to finance your education? If so, check out:http://www.hillcrestcentre.ca/community-bursaries for more information.

Still Not Sure What to Do With Your Life?

If you are still unsure what to do after Grade 12, please visit www.careercrusing.com . This website has assessment tests under career matchmaker. The user name is john and the password is oliver.

Interested in a Career in Firefighting?

There is an opportunity to participate in a week long Camp to learn about firefighting. If you are in grades 10-12 and want to pursue a career in firefighting, please see Ms. Alvares. Deadline to apply is Feb. 28th.

LPI Exam on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Just a reminder that John Oliver school is registered to host the LPI exam on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Student registration is now open online and will close on April 10th. Please register at www.lpitest.ca . All students must register as soon as possible since no walk-ins will be allowed on the day of the test. Additionally, please note that if there are less than 5 students registered at your school, the sittings may have to be cancelled and the students will be transferred to a Public Sitting in your area.

Coast Capital Savings Scholarship

Gr. 12. Scholarships: Coast Capital Awards - "Standing Tall" for working hard to overcome significant personal challenges to achieve dreams and "Citizenship" for leadership in community while successfully balancing academic and personal lives. Deadline April 1. https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/awards.

Looking to Apply for Scholarships?

If you are wanting to apply for Scholarships, check out Ms. Thomas' blog, Ms. Alvares' blog, and the Grad Bulletin Board in the Counselling Suite.

Veazey Scholarship

Veazey Scholarship is a fully funded 4 year scholarship to UBC. There will be four of these scholarships awarded in May 2012. If you have strong academic achievement, a history of participating and contributing to your community, and promise to use your education to make a positive difference in the lives of others, you may be considered for this scholarship. Please see Ms. Alvares if you would like to be considered for this award. You must have attended one of the following elementary schools: Admiral Seymoour, Britannia, Florence Nightingale, Lord Roberts, Lord Roberts Annex, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona.

Healthy Relationships Workshop

The Healthy Relationships Workshop will begin on Thursday, February 9 during lunch in the library. If you are female and are interested in taking part, please let Ms. Alvares know.

W. Garfield Weston Entrance Scholarships

The online application for the Entrance W. Garfield Weston Awards is now available at www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/EntranceAwards. Up to 25 awards are available to students who begin their college studies at one of our participating colleges. University programs and university-transfer programs are not eligible. The deadline for applications to be received is 28 March 2012. The award comprises an $8,000 annual stipend, a tuition waiver from a participating college and $3,500 in summer funding. It also includes a mentorship program and participation in an annual leadership conference. We are looking for students who are passionate about their field of study; curious, courageous, and willing to try new things; and community-minded and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society. Students must be bound for full-time community college or CEGEP studies starting in September 2012.

Langara Journalism Department Open House

Langara College's Journalism Department is having an Open House. It's on Wednesday,Feb. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Rooms A253 and A257. If you are looking for a career in writing, this is a great opportunity to get more information.

Healthy Relationships Workshop - Girls Only

Ms. Alvares and Ms. Jose are presenting a Healthy Relationships Workshop for the Grade 12 girls starting February 2 until March 8 during lunch time. Here we will give you valuable information on how to develop healthy relationships with friends, family, and even boyfriends! If you are interested in taking part, please let Ms. A know. Space is limited to 10, so don't delay!

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is an excellent resource to use if you need someone to talk to and you need help. You can call them at 1 800 668 6868. You can be any age and they will help you with family issues, anger management, stress, finances, helath issues, bullying, dating, etc. They are completely confidential so you don't have to provide your name. Please see Ms. Alvares for more information.

Capilano University Information Night

Gr 10 – 12. Capilano University Info Night: Tues, Jan 24/12, 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m., 2055 Purcell Way, N. Vancouver. Faculty, Advising, and Financial Aid will be on hand to answer any questions. Also prize giveaways! www.explorecapilano.ca

Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship

Ms. Thomas has this scholarship advertised on her blog. If you are interested, check it out on www.canucks.com/scholarship .

Leadership Training

If you are interested in getting some Leadership Training, please check out the brochure I have on my office door. The South Vancouver Neighbourhood House has training sessions on Monday evenings from January till April. Please see Ms. A. for more info.

GFNF Scholarship

There is a scholarship opportunity for students who can answer the question: "What great thing have you done?" If you can answer this question in a well-written 500 word essay, you may win one of two $500 scholarships. Please see Ms. Alvares if you are interested in applying. Deadline is April 30th.

Making Marks Available to Post Secondary Institutions

You can now go on the Ministry of Education website and make your marks available to the PSI's. Just log on to your account, click on Post Secondary Institution selections, the select PSI's. When you see "Forward my transcript to all BC Electronic PSIs", click the box that says "Yes". Then click on "Confirm" on the bottom of the page. On the next screen, click on the box that says "By checking this box you give permission to release school and examination marks to PSIs". Then click "Confirm" on the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Alvares. Those students who have done this already, please help your friends with this.

LPI - April 19, 2012

If you want to take the LPI, your last chance will be Thursday, April 19 at 3pm. You can register at www.lpitest.ca . Please see Ms. A. if you have further questions.

UBC Major Entrance Scholarships

If you have applied to UBC or are planning to apply to UBC and would like to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship, please see Ms. Alvares. To be considered, you must be strong academically and demonstrate an ability to lead.