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.