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!

There's Nothing Wrong with Hard Work

In the midst of interim reports, I realize that you Grade 11's have come a long way. In Grade 9, there were probably double the number of students with 3 or more n's. That's amazing. Most of you have the capability and desire to work hard and to succeed in your courses. This work ethic will serve you well in life and it will get you where you want to go. If you tend closer to the lazy side, you will pay the consequences for this.

The end is near. In less than two years, you will hopefully be graduating and beginning a life as a young adult. If you work hard and get the best grades possible, you will have many more doors open to you. If you slack off, you may not graduate, or you may be playing "catch-up" in summer school. The choice is yours. Personally, I would love to see all of you graduate and it will be a proud moment for all of us. Hard work is what will make this happen and there's nothing wrong with hard work.

Test Taking Blues

Good Luck with Your Exams!

Hello Everyone!

I am thinking about all of you and wishing you well with your exams. Study hard and make sure you get enough rest. Try not to get stressed out. If you've studied - trust yourself that you know the material and that you'll do well.

Thank you for your cooperation with Course Planning - Remember, I'll be seeing you again in early February so that we can download your course requests onto the computer. Take time to make sure these are the courses you want and please choose an alternate course just in case you can't get your first choice.

Many of you have been asking me when my last day is . . . if all goes well I'll be staying until February 19. Not sure who will take my place yet, but I'm sure it'll be someone good!

I'll miss you and be thinking about you - hoping everyone makes it through and gets to Grade 11. Many of you are working hard and keeping up with your attendance - I'm proud of your efforts - keep it up!

Please stop by or leave me a note if there is anything you need before I leave for maternity.

Take care everyone!