RCMP YOUTH ACADEMY- get your application in NOW

Still looking for applications for the RCMP youth Academy. Student must be 16 by Dec 31 and be ready for some serious BOOT CAMP!   April 3 to April 11 2012 find out what it takes to be an RCMP officer- do drill, fitness training, scenarios, law and go to bed too exhausted to think!

Camp includes all meals, accomodation, transportation etc  and sweat suit. I know $750 seems daunting but don't let that deter you- it's worth every minute.    (subsidies may be available- just ask.)

Applications are due this week!

Get in the Spirit This weekend!

Volunteer at the Annual Lower Lonsdale Christmas Festival  this Saturday Dec 3.

THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN!!  Lots of live entertainment, activites and of course Santa. Come out and be a part of the team that makes Christmas Special!!


contact Susan Lewis at info@lewissears.com

New Image Job Shadow ON SET in the Film Industry!!

New Image  College of Fine Arts   is looking for 4 students- 2 in Drama and 2 with an interest in Makeup/Hair for the film industry to spend 4 days ON SET  shadowing  during filming!! 

Starts Dec 4th.

Ok ..... so I just go this one and the deadline is Thurs Dec 1- Apply direct to save time and if you're accepted let me know.  www.newimage.ca/teenjobshadowing

GOOD LUCK!!

Gift Wrapping Volunteers needed!

Volunteer for the December gift wrapping fundraiser at Capilano Mall.
Complete the application and schedule and then send it to    giftwrap@nscr.bc.ca
or drop it off with  me and I'll send it in.

Bring a friend along and "get in the spirit" 

SWEAT at the Arts Institute March 2012

Applications are now available for the Arts Institute Sweat Programs Mar 19-22    cost $82- seriously cheap for what you're getting!

Check out the many programs in design, music, gaming, cooking,etc.......      http://www.aivsweat.com/Default.aspx

http://www.aivsweat.com/   Apply on line or  download the application package http://www.aivsweat.com/Default.aspx  
Either way you will need to a teacher at Sutherland to verify your application.  Or bring it to me.


These programs always fill up quickly so don't wait!!

BC's BEST TEEN BAND CONTEST

Youthink’s BC’s Best Teen Band for high-school bands

 (ages between 13 and 18 as of December 31st, 2011)

The final deadline for entries is 11:59pm, Monday, December 5th.           bandcontest.youthink.ca   
( for some reason this link isn't working but if you cut and paste it into your browser it will)

There’s $15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs this year so if you are a talented singer/songwriter (solo artist or in a band) attending a BC high-school, this is the contest for YOU!

So far we have 22 bands that have entered and you can check them out by going to      http://www.bandcontest.youthink.ca/



            always click on any colored or underlined text for more info.

Special offer from ENCOUNTERS with Canada in Ottawa

Hot off the presses…  a special promotion for two specific weeks only. Typically this one week trip to Ottawa would cost $675 but is now only $575 for these weeks only.

Sports & Fitness                   January 29 – February 4, 2012

Arts & Culture                       February 12-18, 2012

This particular Arts & Culture week will have a special focus on the Inuit:

The week in Ottawa at Encounters with Canada for $575 includes round trip airfare to Ottawa, all ground transportation, room and board at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre, guest speakers, workshops and program excursions.  
Interested students should discuss this opportunity with their parents and check out the Encounters website   www.ewc-rdc.ca .  as well as  the promotional video Encounters with Canada: Live the Experience.   You can find it at http://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/promo.html  

 

 

See me for an access code so you can register on line.... all registrations must go through the school.  And don't wait -there are only 15 spots available each week.

 

UBC Engineering Open House NOV 26

Career exploration for Grad Transitions!

This Saturday Nov. 26

9am – 4pm

Fred Kaiser Atrium, 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver

This is the best chance for MATH & SCIENCE students to discover the amazing and diverse field of Engineering.

Every year we hear from students and parents after the event who are disappointed because they were not made aware of this opportunity.  We have over a thousand attendees and even students who travel from Eastern Canada and the States to attend it. 

Get connected!!    
www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse to RSVPProfessors & students to talk to, presentations, lab tours and prizes.www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse to RSVP

SEYMOUR Mountain needs volunteers for winter break!

 Volunteers are needed on Seymour Mountain during the Christmas Break to assist in Various departments.
i.e.  ticket checking, bus greeting, parking.....   You must commit to 8 shifts during the break and upon completion you will be issued a full seasons pass!!

Volunteer for Christmas!!

Help out selling Christmas trees.....or at a Christmas Festival....what a great way to get into the spirit of the season!!


If you're completing the 30 hours for Grad Transitions, make sure you have the form completed while you're there.

...and let me know what you're up to. I like to know if all the volunteer placements are full or not.

HAVE FUN!!

The Vancouver Aquarium needs YOU!

The Vancouver Aquarium needs volunteers for the Christmas season.

'Holiday Gallery Assistant’ Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium looking for 18 highly motivated, energetic  GRADE 10-12 students to fill the Holiday Work Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain interpretation experience, customer service skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options.

Get your resume and cover letter in to Ms Giraud by THURSDAY Nov. 24
and make sure you state which group you are volunteering for.

Marine Biology at Bamfield

Ask Santa for this one!!  What an incredible gift!
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre    Vancouver Island     Feb 4-7

A Youth Forum is a multi-day immersion experience into marine sciences designed for high school students (grade 11 and 12). Students looking to explore career options in science or a unique work experience placement are encouraged to apply for spring or summer sessions

Immerse yourself in a BMSC Youth Forum and explore the diverse world of marine science. Activities include oceanographic surveys, field trips to wild coastal beaches, hands-on labs and discovering animal and seaweed diversity. Students work on individual or group projects in a supportive, dynamic learning atmosphere at a world-class marine research centre. Each Youth Forum is designed to cover a specific theme from biodiversity, research techniques, marine mammals, seaweeds/plants, and more.

http://www.bms.bc.ca/pubed/pdf/YFFeb12.pdf

http://www.bms.bc.ca/pubed/k12/youth_forums.html

... and let me know....you can get Work Experience credits for attending this Youth Forum

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign NEEDS YOU

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events.   In fact, there are more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada that provide funds to support a wide range of Salvation Army  programs in your community

 click on these links to learn more and apply

Where does the money go?

How can I volunteer?

What is expected of me?

If you apply to volunteer please let me know.  The hours can be used for Work Experience or the 30 hours for Grad Transitions.

The Bay is Hiring!!

Check it out!! - The Bay is hiring for the Christmas shopping season- Apply NOW!!



http://ebm.enews.thebay.com/c/tag/hBOuyISB8H8DrB8eZkzNsiouobZ/doc.html?t_params=EMAIL%3Dkwatson%2540nvsd44.bc.ca

Be a KEY Volunteer at the Vancouver Children's Festival

http://www.childrensfestival.ca/

Looking for a challenge? Become a Key Volunteer NOW! Recruit & coordinate the volunteers at your school and get a Key Position the week of the Festival. Great for anyone considering a career in Event Planning & Management! 

 

OR

volunteer in  Arts Activities; Ushering & Box Office; Hosting & Info; Traffic; Sales; Administration; Security; Pre-Festival Office Assistance.....

                        See Ms Giraud for more info

FYI  Dasan and Sepehr have been our KEY volunteers for the last 2 years and are willing to speak to you about their experience.

Work experience on CYPRESS, GROUSE and with the RCMP

Applications for the CYPRESS Youthwest Work Experience Program and the GROUSE Leaders in Training Program are due now!!

Get your resume, cover letter and application in to Ms GIRAUD  ASAP!!



AND >>>>AND >>>> Applications for the RCMP Youth Academy are available NOW!!
Attend 10 days of real boot camp with the RCMP - if you are thinking of a career in policing or the militarry then you NEED to do this!
Application deadline is Nov 31- but don't wait- it takes time and you need to start training now to pass the physical.

Worksafe Video contest WIN $$$$

http://www2.worksafebc.com/enews/YW/111101/111101.htm


                                  WORK SAFE VIDEO CONTEST

Check it out!!!    In 2008 -   2 Sutherland students won  1st place and  $2000  
                                                  YOU CAN TOO!!
If you are interested in a CAREER IN FILM  then it's important to build your portfolio through contests like this- even if  you don't win.

EDUCATION AND CAREER FAIR NOV 30

Are you  searching for post-secondary programs, and not sure how to make your choice?
Attend the Education Career Fair  at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre - East
                                          Wednesday Nov 30      9:00- 7:00
                                 see Ms Giraud to register and get in for free

The Education and Career Fair is the largest event of it's kind in BC,  hosting  a full range of INTERNATIONAL exhibitors including:
• Colleges
• Universities
• Trades & Technology
• Career training institutes
• Government organizations
• Corporations


http://www.educationcareerfairs.com/visitors/index.html

Be a GENE RESEARCHER FOR A WEEK

We need at least 2 Sutherland Science students in this program!!!

The CANADIAN GENE CURE Foundation selects motivated and ambitious students in grades 11 and 12 who have an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research. These students are placed in labs of influential scientists for one week over Spring Break. This experience gives young students a once in a lifetime opportunity to work alongside premiere research scientists.

For more info  go to

http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/program-description/

for an application go to

http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/student-application/

GRFAW Selection Criteria

Selected students will be placed with their host scientists during Spring Break. Due to the high number of students that apply, candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Must be a resident of Canada
• Must be a high school student in grade 11 or 12
• Must have a high academic standing (overall GPA of 85% or higher)
• Must show an interest in pursuing a career/education in human genetics
• Must be well rounded in all areas (academic, volunteer and extra-curricular activities)
• Must complete application form and submit all required documentation by deadline

Leadership opportunity

Dear Youth Leader You are invited to participate in a day of story sharing, networking, and action planning for the year ahead! Join us for the first Youth Leadership Clinic of the 2011-2012 school year... Food & Sustainable Schools - A Youth Leadership Clinic When? 9:00 - 4:30pm Saturday, November 5th, 2011 Where? King Edward SkyTrain Station (Canada Line) (bus will depart at 9:00 a.m. sharp!) What? Be inspired to take action. Share your ideas and success stories. Participate in this unique and collaborative day of learning. discover where our food comes from and how school gardens can impact schools explore an inner city farm and the Magee Secondary School Garden eat at the Winter Farmer's Market exchange inspiring garden and food campaign success stories explore tools, strategies and ideas for action create collaborative action plans Address these questions and many more.  ...How is food, food production and food choices about sustainability? ...How are youth leaders taking action and raising awareness about food and sustainability at schools? ...How can gardens be grown at your school? Want to participate? Error! Filename not specified. Apply Here Application Deadline is November 1, 2011 If you need any further information about the Youth Sustainability Symposium please emailyouth4action@metrovancouver.org

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Karen Stroebel and Bruce Ford Metro Vancouver Youth 4 Action www.metrovancouver.org (search "education")