Eng•Cite Lunch for Grade 10-12 Girls (Nov 28)

 
 

Grade 10-12 girls interested in science and math are invited to attend the Eng•Cite Lunch for an opportunity to talk to and hear presentations by women who are currently studying engineering or young alumnae who are working in the industry.

 

We would like to provide an open forum to enable discussions with and questions to other female students/engineers who were facing a similar decision more recently, and why they chose their path. 

 

Interested students must RSVP for the lunch by November 23^rd.  Visit our website: www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse.

 

 

If you want to count your hours towards work experience, see or contact Ms. Abad cbad@sd44.ca /Mrs. Watson kwatson@sd44.ca

City Park Stewards - Volunteers Needed!

 

Evergreen, the City of North Vancouver and local stewards are working together in your community through invasive removal and native plantings.

 

Upcoming Events:

November 21 (Saturday) 9am-12pm:  Greenwood Park

November 28 (Saturday) 9am-12pm:  Moodyville Park

 

What We'll Do

Help remove invasive plant species and learn about local ecology.

No experience required.

 

What To Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear and a water bottle

 

We Will Provide

Gloves, tools, drinking water and snacks.

 

 

Details at: www.evergreen.ca

contact Laura Nickerson

Greenspace Program Coordinator at

Inickerson@evergreen.ca or

604-689-0766 ext 221

 

Or see Ms. Abad to register

 

Mt. Seymour Seasonal Snow School Volunteers

December 2015 - March 2016

Mt. Seymour requires volunteers to assist their professional instructors with lesson programs for skiers and snowboarders ages 4-6. 

Program operates on:

-throughout the day on weekends

-during the evenings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (January to March)
-daily during the Christmas and Spring Break periods
-evenings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Jan 13 to Mar 10.

Qualifications:

• minimum 15 yeas old (14 with letter from parent or guardian)
• intermediate skiing or snowboarding abilities
• must have ski/snowboard equipment
• must enjoy working with 4-6 year old children
• friendly

JOIN NOW to get the following program benefits:
-participation in Professional Instructor Training
-all staff benefits as per the employee handbook/perks sheet
-uniform jacket
-complimentary staff pass (minimum 80 hours volunteering + 2 training days)
-complimentary staff pass and family pass (minimum 100 hours volunteering + 2 training days)

Before starting your volunteer or WEX, please see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Attend RCMP Info Session here at Sutherland!

For Grade 11 and 12s (and even grade 10s who are interested to learn more about career in policing).


If you were unable to attend the RCMP Youth Academy information session on November 4th, there is another opportunity to find out about this program. 
Constable Chris Jensen of the North Vancouver RCMP Youth Intervention unit will hold a presentation at our school and answer questions that you may have about the RCMP Youth Academy.


When:

November 23rd, Monday, lunch time 12:40-1:40pm
Where:

Sutherland Secondary, Counseling Area (conference room)

Please see Ms. Abad if you have any questions.


To learn more about a career in policing:
Watch the RCMP Career Video
View more information about the 2016 RCMP Youth Academy



Get your RCMP Youth Academy 2016 Application package from Ms. Abad or Mrs. Watson.

UBC Engineering Open House

It’s time for our annual Engineering Open House and you’re invited – tell your friends and family – everyone is welcome.

Join us, Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 10am to 4pm.

Engineers Save the World – come and find out how:

Did you know engineers do more than build bridges and design fast cars? Engineers help prevent disease, reduce poverty and create solutions to protect people and our planet.

There’ll be cool demonstrations, fascinating lab tours, and informative presentations. Talk to academic advisors, professors and current students about all your options. Learn how engineering can make a world of difference. We suggest you plan to attend the whole day, as there are activities happening throughout the day.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit our website: www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse.If you RSVP, we will send you an update with more details of the day’s program and when we post the sign up form for the lab tours.

Seminars to look forward to!

Vancouver Convention Centre

December 11, 2015

TIME	TOPIC	PRESENTER
9:30 AM	Working in Vancouver's Animation/Visual Effects Industry	CG Masters School of Animation & VFX
9:45 AM	Careers in Film, TV, Animation & Video Games	SchoolCreative
10:15 AM	Career Connections: Careers in Insurance	Insurance Institute - Career Connections
10:30 AM	Geophysics - Unlocking the Earth's Secrets	Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
11:00 AM	Essential Gear To Create Professional Looking Videos	Pull Focus Film School
11:15 AM	Find Your Path in the Animation Industry!	Vancity Animation Group (CMPA-BC)
12:30 PM	Flame Painting	Vancouver Community College
1:00 PM	Being a Commercial Pilot: Steps and Tips	Pacific Flying Club
1:15 PM	Finding the Right Fit	Savannah College of Art & Design
1:45 PM	WorkBC.ca: Career Central	Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training
2:00 PM	Coding for Newbies: Breaking Into the 21st Century's Most Valuable Skill	Lighthouse Labs
2:30 PM	Careers and Lifestyle in the Tourism & Resort Industry	Sun Peaks Resort

        
You can learn more about the topics by visiting the Seminar Schedule on the ECF Website... and don't forget to Register before the event... our List of Exhibitors is getting more impressive everyday!
                    

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	TIME	REGISTRATION
Vancouver	Friday, December 11, 2015	Vancouver Convention Centre - East	9am-3pm	Register Online

 

RCMP Youth Academy - March 2016

This school year the RCMP Youth Academy will again be held around Easter - March 23 to March 31, 2016

It is an eight-day program for Grade 11 and 12 students who aspire to a career in policing. The week-long itinerary is split into three parts – PT (physical training), drill and police theory.


The Academy gives candidates an opportunity to experience police training and to partake in police work simulations.


The RCMP Youth Academy is held at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre south of Cultus lake in the Columbia Valley at Lindell Beach, B.C.


To learn more about a career in policing:
Watch the RCMP Career Video
View more information about the 2016 RCMP Youth Academy




Please pick up your Application and Information Package from Ms. Abad or Mrs. Watson.

Create Change - High School Marketing Leadership Program

Are you passionate about social change?

Get coached by Vancouver's best marketing agencies and gain the experience and skills to run an effective marketing campaign that will support hundreds of girls in Ghanna to attend high school. 

Create Change is a program designed to empower high school students to gain confidence and skills so they can fundraise for any cause they are passionate about. 

Who is eligible? Grade 10, 11 and 12 students

Here are a few key program highlights:

• Students learn from some of the top marketing experts in Vancouver (including experts from the Vancouver School Board, Blink., Lunapads, and booje).
• Students gain skills in sales, business canvassing, PR, social media, and events, which they apply to raise money for girls their own age in Ghana (and to any other cause they are passionate about!).
• Students receive professional one-on-one coaching, to help them move through their fears and limiting beliefs, to develop their leadership skills, and achieve their fundraising goals.
• The program is totally free, and provides all the support students need, requiring no extra support from teachers or schools.
• Students may receive reference letters, and several of our graduating students have gone on to receive scholarships.

Contact:  Rebecca Beaton rebecca@createchangenow.ca

Learn more at www.createchangenow.ca/highschoolmarketingleadership/

ACE IT Trades Program - Free Tuition Fee!

BCIT are looking for Grade 11 or 12 students for their January, May or September 2016 Intake in the following ACE IT program:


Small Engine Motorcycle Technician
provides students with hands-on training to perform service operations such as unit assembly, full service, repair electrical components, service chassis, wheels, suspensions and accessories.


Auto Service Technician
provides students with hands-on training in electrical systems, air conditioning systems, fuel systems, driveline, engine mechanical, power train, steering and suspension brakes, accessories and computer operated/assisted systems.


Earn credits and get tuition for free, approximately $4,000 savings!!


Please see or contact Mrs. Watson before November 25th, kwatson@sd44.ca

ACE IT

The Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training (ACE IT) program is the in-class component of a high school apprenticeship. ACE IT students are Youth Apprentices registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). ACE IT programs are usually offered as partnerships between school districts and post-secondary institutions with onsite training at either location. Students who successfully complete the ACE IT program earn credit towards both high school graduation and a post-secondary credential.  Enrolment in the ACE IT program is free; however, students may be required to cover the cost for textbooks, tools or other items specific to working in a specific industry.

Fire Fighter Career Day (May 12, 2016)

MUST be in grade 11 or 12 --- for Guys and Girls

 Come and play at Fire Fighter for a Day on Thursday, 12th May 2016

and learn all about a career in Emergency Services/First Responders.  

Even if you are thinking of being a paramedic or RCMP, this is for you.

There are only 5 spots for our school!  

                                
Activities include:
wearing fire fighter equipment
entering a smoke filled building
rappelling from a tower
trying the aerial truck, hoses and auto extraction equipment.

Register Now!
see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Science World - Beyond the Stars

    
                                  

FREE for teens 13-18 years old!


Join Science World for an evening of special guests and activities celebrating discoveries in the night sky. Meet astronomers, have fun in our out-of-this-world photobooth and try some hands-on space science of your own. 


When
Friday, 13 November 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST) - Add to Calendar                  

Where

Science World at TELUS World of Science - 1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7      

 

REGISTER ONLINE

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sweet-beyond-the-stars-tickets-19031970135