TRIUMF for SCIENCE focused students Feb 16- 20

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Conference is being held in CANADA for the first time.  It will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and is expected to attract between 8,000 to 10,000 scientists from around the world in addition to more than 200 media.  

200 students  will receive a membership in the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) along with free passes to attend the full conference February 16-20, 2012, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

 You can find more information at this link:    http://www.triumf.ca/node/13356

                                           REGISTER ON LINE   to attend

You may want to check this link out for students or teachers:  http://www.triumf.ca/home/upcoming-events/triumf-aaas/information-for-students

http://www.triumf.ca/aaas

Because you are awesome and everyone should know!!!

Sutherland students do great things!!!!  

This from the Sutherland Student Leadership Council         http://t.co/QIlSPiLd

Cathay Pacific 'I Can Fly' Program' for students interested in Aviation

http://www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly/subdefault.asp


Cathay Pacific's "I Can Fly" program offers Grade 11 high school students the opportunity to step behind the scenes of commercial aviation to learn if it is the right career path for their future. "I Can Fly" is an exciting program that aims to stimulate creativity while widening the horizons of our next generation.

This has got to be amazing!!!

http://www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly/application.asp     Applications are due Feb 17 so don't think about this for too long.

Volunteer at the Artists for Kids Gallery

Attend  a Volunteer Orientation at the Artists for Kids Gallery  Feb 22 2012   7:00-8:00
                 AFK   Artists For Kids

The Gordon Smith Gallery will be located at 21st and Lonsdale and you can be a part of this!
Volunteers are needed is many areas from office work  to event planning and everything in between!!

Share your passion for ART and attend the orientation to volunteer!!

And let me know how it goes!    pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

FIRE FIGHTER for a DAY

Are you thinking fire fighting might be a cool career????? 
During Fire Fighter for a day April 26 you get to try it out!!  Try on the fire fighter suites, wander around in a smoky building, play on the fire truck----this is an amazing day!!!


So if you think it might be for you AND you have perfect eyesight  ( no glasses or contacts)- see me ASAP!!Only 5 students from Sutherland get to go and I have 2 already!


email me at pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Volunteer or Apply at SHORE BIKE CAMP

SHORE BIKE CAMP!!

If you have a passion for riding, have good skills, are good with people and want to help our sport grow, we want to hear from you.

http://www.endlessbiking.com/opportunities.htm

North Shore Neighborhood House needs volunteers

NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE       ...the heart of the community for over 70 years  


 The North Shore Neighborhood House is looking for volunteers to work in our childcare programs helping  with painting, cleaning, supporting the childcare program, organizing. etc ......everyday from 3-6 PM

NSNH has 10 childcare locations on the North  Shore.

Volunteer Orientation is Wednesday Feb 12 2012  4:30 at 225 east 2nd st,

Please RSVP to lhubbard@nsnh.bc.ca   if you plan to attend.

S.A.L.T.S. Sailing on a TALL ship......

S.A.L.T.S.   Sail and Life Training Society    Embark on a 5 day voyage aboard a 138' TALL ship........

www.salts.ca

Study and Go Abroad Event March 1

http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/

Learn about    STUDY        TRAVEL              WORK             VOLUNTEER   opportunities

MARCH 1   3:00-7:00   Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.

March Madness Basketball needs you!!

Special Olympics BC presents March Madness Basketball Tournament AT SUTHERLAND MArch 10, 11


Volunteers are needed !!  

Refereees- Score keepers- Statisticians-50/50 raffle Sales-Concession - Door- Timer- Counter- Rebounder- Mascot


So if you're hanging out for Spring Break - sign up and help out.

Get your hours done- Have FUN and make a difference at SUTHERLAND!!

Ph  604-904-1020          kellyandzak@shaw.ca            zachary.a.klein@gmail.com

peter.james.edward@gmail.com           

Make sure you state which day you're available  (March 10 or 11)  and what  position you would like to volunteer for .

Refereees- Score keepers- Statisticians-50/50 raffle Sales-Concession - Door- Timer- Counter- Rebounder- Mascot
   
   

Pedalheads needs you for Spring or Summer Break

Pedalheads is a a BIKE SAFETY Camp for kids 3-14  and they need you to volunteer/work during Spring Break and Summer.
 http://www.atlantisprograms.com/about/index.php    See VOLUNTEER      JOBS


To apply send your resume to hr@atlantisprograms.com
OR   ph 1-888-886-6464
OR  go to  http://www.pedalheads.ca/        

Vancouver Aquarium deadline to apply is Feb 2

‘Visitor Experience Gallery Assistant’ Work Experience Placement’

We are looking for 16 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the fall 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.  Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the Interpretation Department and Visitor Experience Team.  

Job Description:  

·         Admissions Greeter

·         Gallery Greeter

·         Visitor Surveys

·         Info Desk Greeter

·         Gallery Interpretation

·         Touch Pool Interpretation

·         Face painting and crafts

Students will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors during the fall promotion and campaign. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world.

Please Note:  This is not an Animal Care placement; students will not be working with marine mammals.

Skills Preferred:

·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated

·         Students in Grade 10, 11 or 12

·         Genuine interest in working with the public

·         Strong communications skills

·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service

·         Able to work independently as well as in a team setting

·         Ability to follow instructions

·         Second language an asset

Mandatory Training for all groups: Saturday February 11, 2012 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Placement Days (8 students per group):

Group C:  February 13 – February 26, 2012                                               

Group D: February 27 – March 9, 2012

Shift Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily

Each placement period will last two weeks. Days off will be staggered throughout the placement.

Please note: There are 2 different groups.  Please indicate inyour cover letter which group you are applying for.

The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Thursday February 2^nd. 

Submit your resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP  These placements are often first come first served!

Clara Hughes, Olympic Skater and Cyclist to speak to YOUTH

 Unique Lives & Experiences,     Women’s Lecture Series

 at the Vancouver for the Performing Arts Theatre on Homer St. 

 
Youth are encouraged to attend  March 6 to hear CLARA HUGHES, the  Canadian Olympic cyclist and speed skater,  and the only person to ever win multiple medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics. 

She was named to the Order of Manitoba and as an Office of the Order of Canada.  She is involved with Right to Play, an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sports to encourage the development of youth in disadvantaged areas.  She has received numerous awards, trophies and accolades in a short span of time, has a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame and was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.  She led the Canadian team as they entered the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Hughes also publically discusses her battle with mental depression and continues speaking about this ‘to open up the dialogue’ for other Canadians struggling with mental illness. Clara has had much to deal with, but kept at it.

 

  Tickets are  $16 (plus facility/box office fee/hst)

Cindy Charkow

Producer

^{www.uniquelives.com}

(604) 873-8990    ^{ulevan@shaw.ca}

Spring Break opportunities

SPRING BREAK...........more to come so watch this blog....

If you're interested in Spa/aesthetics, acting, or make up for film check out                                    http://newimage.ca/cc/

If you're interested in design, event planning, animation    culinary arts     fashion gaming      music.....

check out         http://www.aivsweat.com/              go to LEARN MORE NOW to apply on line

If you're interested in Media or Directing for Film   check out http://www.giftsfilms.com/courses/calendar-registration/

...and let me know what you're up to so we can keep track of your hours and possible credits.

Peggy

Are you thinking about a career in ENGINEERING $$$$$$

Engineering is one of the top paying jobs and there's big demand .....


Check  out info sessions at UBC in Jan and Feb.

http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=331139&q=410400777&qz=c1d730

For all you LAWYER Wannabees

Students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to compete in the annual Barry Sullivan Law Cup for
                                                        Public Speaking.
The competition is sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) and will be held at

The finalists will be judged by the Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia, and a law professor from the University of British Columbia Law School. Deadline for entry: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Prize: Winner - Cash scholarship of
Second place - $250.00
Third place - $150.00 $1,500.00 and the Barry Sullivan Cup

For more info, contest rules and application  visit the Law Week website at             http://www.cba.org/lawweek/home/main/default.aspx http://www.facebook.com/bclawweek                        Twitter at https://oauth.twitter.com/#!/BCLawWeek.

Attention: Michelle Casavant
By Email: Michelle.Casavant@justice.gc.ca 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the heritage courtrooms at the Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street in Vancouver, BC.

JUSTICE HIGH EVENT for Socially Conscious Students

JUSTICE HIGH  

http://www2.capilanou.ca/programs/global-stewardship.html

Justice High is a series of symposiums for youth in high schools to explore the issues that the UN Millennium Development Goals are addressing. http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/  Events are free and lunch will be provided to all students who register in advance.

Sat., January 21st at Mulgrave School, North Vancouver 
Students are asked to register in advance at: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1598076776?s=6143090

CBC NEWSDAY WORKSHOPS JAN 21 and 22

CBC News Day Workshops for students interested in BROADCASTING OR JOURNALISM

All students in grades 10 - 12 from across metro Vancouver are invited. Meet CBC personalities and learn all about News Day in BC. Sign up here to attend one of these workshops held at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre, 700 Hamilton St.

Workshop Dates
Saturday January 21: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday January 22: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
After attending a workshop, you're invited to come back and audition for a spot on the 2012 News Day team.


For more details and to register go to     http://www.vancouveryouth.ca/node/1005

Happy New Year!!! Job Shadow in the film industry!

Ever wanted to get involved in filmmaking? Ever wanted to perform in a movie or learn how to create staggering special effects for cinema? Here’s your chance!

New Image College, Vancouver’s #1 academy for film acting, film & TV make-up and special effects, wants you to job shadow on the set of our latest feature film!

check out the details and apply on line!!       http://newimage.ca/teenjobshadowing/

And always remember to cc me so I know what you're up to!
 This is an incredible opportunity as Work experience in film is almost impossible to get.  Good Luck!!

Merry Christmas!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!  Relax - enjoy the goodies and we'll see you back here in January!

                                                   Peggy