EASTER EGG HUNT

Remember how much fun those Easter Egg hunts when you were little???

Help out this weekend at the Lynn Valley Village Easter Celebration  April 7   9:00-1:00

contact Stephanie@lynnvalleyvillage.com

Law Day Field Trip April 17

Interested in LAW??

Want to go on a field trip to the LAW Courts......only a select few students get to go so get your field trip form now. 


 And don't miss the Career Spotlight today in the theatre. 
Meet Madame Justice Russell of the BC Supreme Court.

BCIT Big Info Session April 13

Sutherland will be taking a MAX of 45 students to the BCIT Open House Friday April 13th
If you are thinking of attending BCIT or not sure what you're doing- check it out!!  This only happens every 2nd year........
See Ms Giraud ASAP for a field trip form - then get in in right  away. You don't want to miss out.


http://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/

StemCellTalks for health science students.

YOU MUST REGISTER BY EASTER!

StemCellTalks

, hosted by spinal cord researchers from the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre at VGH and sponsored by VCH Research Institute, is an interactive, one day event introducing students to the science and the ethical, legal, and social issues of stem cell research.

Focus of the discussions and activities will be on spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis and participants will have the opportunity to talk to world leaders in the field!

Date:

Time:

Location:

ICORD spinal cord research program at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada  V5Z 1M9 8:00am to 4:00pm

Registration:

Applications are open until Friday, April 6th.  Students can apply through the StemCellTalks website at ^{stemcelltalks.ubclts.com}. Space is limited. Please note that teachers are not required to accompany their students. For more information

http://www.vchri.ca/i/pdf/StemCellTalks_13Apr2012.pdf

Friday, April 13^{th, 2012}

Artists For KIDS Summer volunter position

AFK Work experience program designed for students with an interest in the visual arts.

Art Assistant

 July 8 to the 13 and July 15 to 20. 

 This is a one week residential stint at outdoor school.

Learn how to prep for a variety of mediums, learn how to handle equipment in a safe and correct manner, assist the teacher in supporting the students at the camp, AND participate in some of the recreational activities offered to the students.

 All room and board will be provided!!!

ONLY 5 volunteers per session so see me now to put your name on the list!!

REEl 2 REAL FIlm Festival for YOUTH

Volunteer or Attend- either way there is much to experience at the REEL 2 Real Film Festival for Youth

See a feature film AND take a workshop on film making!   Then plan to submit your film next year!!

If  the film industry is where you want to be then this is a great way to get started.......can be used for WEX hours.

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Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth

Please mark your calendar for the next R2R Festival: April 13-20, 2012

5 - 1726 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC  V5N 4A3

www.r2rfestival.org | 604-224-6162 | venay@r2rfestival.org

Volunteer at NORGATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Volunteers are needed to support a variety of after school programs for kids at Norgate School.

....hip gym, chef classes, lacrosse, floor hockey, spanish, beading, movie makers, basketball, theatre, art etc.....

Contact Fran Bourassa

•                     _________________________

•                     Community Education Facilitator

•                     NORGATE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

•                     Xwemélch’stn

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1295 Sowden Street, North Vancouver, V7P 1L9

•                     Main Office Tel: 604.903.3680 - Community Office Tel: 604.903.3684

•                     Fax: 604. 903-3681

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http://www.norgateschool.ca/

CAMP IGNITE FOR GIRLS ONLY

                          Camp Ignite

                       August 9 to 12, 2012

For an application contact

• Haida Siegmann, Fire Inspector, NV City Fire Dept is the contact. Email is: HSiegmann@cnv.org or Tel: 604-904-5209
• OR see Ms Giraud

Camp Ignite is a four-day camp to educate and inspire young women to follow their dreams.

The camp is open to girls in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18),

Each girl will learn about fitness, nutrition, health and teamwork and get an introduction to the world of firefighting.

Camp Ignite is funded by sponsors and fire departments – so there are no costs and no barriers to participate.

Deadline to apply is June 2, 2012.

Visit www.campignite.com for more information.

North Vancouver Heritage Fair needs volunteers

11th Annual Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair

May 11 2012

(An event to showcase the local students creative understanding of Canada's history in a festive atmosphere)

Volunteer time slots:

Thursday May 10th, 10am- 2pm OR 2:30pm- 5pm

Friday May 11th, Afternoon group: 12pm- 5:30pm

                        Evening Group: 6pm-10pm

See Lauren Jenkins- Sutherland volunteer coordinator  OR send me a quick email and Ill forward it to Lauren.




....with all this going on there's no reason not to have those 30 hours done by the end of Gr 12!!

Vancouver Children's Festival - Volunteer in May!

Now this is FUN!! 

http://www.childrensfestival.ca/    May 29 to June 3 2012

See Dasan Jung- Sepehr Eftekarzadeh- Melika Garibpour -Sara Macintosh  are Sutherland's Volunteer coordinators.  See any one of them to learn more about this opportunity.

OR apply on line but make sure you note that you are from Sutherland School!!

Another opportunity to volunteer at the Vancouver Aquarium!!

                      Application deadline Thursday April 4

RE: Spring Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 16 for our Spring Work Experience Placement. As a work experience student, they will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors this summer. 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!

Title:	Spring Gallery Assistant Work Experience Placement
Departments:	Visitor Experience Team
Term of Position:	Mandatory Training:  Sunday April 15th, 2012                                    9:00-5:00 Group A April 15th – April 29th   ( 8 students) Group B April 30th – May 13th ( 8 students) Shifts: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	·         Kiosk Attendant ·         Visitor Surveys ·         Crafts ·         Operating touchpools ·         4D assistant ·         Facepainting ·         Information Desk ·         Educational Carts
Skills Preferred:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 12. ·         Genuine interest in working with the public ·         Strong communications skills ·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service ·         Second language an asset Please Note: This is not an animal handling position.  Students will have limited contact with marine animals.
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Gain customer services and communication skills ·         Chance to meet people from all over the world ·         Gain work experience hours

Please note: There are two different groups.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.

To register, send your cover letter and resume to Ms Giraud  pgiraud@nvsds44.bc.ca

 The deadline to apply is Thursday  April 5^th, 2012.

Animation and Film workshops for youth with REEL2Real

Check it our REEL2Real offers animation and film workshops. Great intro to the film industry.!!!


http://www.r2rfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/TalentLab2012HQMaster.pdf

Add  your name to the mailing list and get updates of all the programs they offer.      http://www.reel2real.org/

Attend a session on The latest in Regenerative Medicine Research

...so if you're interested in medicine, Biotech, research....you'll want to attend this session- open to the general public.


Free Public Talk Weds March 7 2012 6:00-8:45
Sponsored by the Child and Family Research Institute.


http://cfri-training.ca/calendar/calender_detail.asp?Month=3&Year=2012&EventID=912&eventdetailid=1602

Attend Study and Go Abroad this Thursday 3:00-7:00

This Thursday, March 1st, you will meet with over 60 university, college, work, travel and volunteer program representatives from around the world and Canada

from 3-7 pm at the Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place in the Parkview Terrace Room.

See a list of the exhibitors on http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/exhibitor_list.html

And be sure to attend any number of the seminars, which start already at 2 pm so come early.

Check out the schedule on      http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/seminar_vancouver.html.

Admission to the expo and the seminars is free, so bring your friends and family.

We look forward to seeing you! And remember, everyone who attends is eligible to enter our grand prize draws for trips and experiences around the world as well as an iPad.

 If you have already registered online for this upcoming event you just need to let us know your name when you arrive and you will be automatically entered into our draws. If not, simply register at the door.

See you Thursday!                   www.studyandgoabroad.com

Science world teen night - this friday

Science World TELUS World of Science 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7 (At the Main Street–Science World SkyTrain Station) info@scienceworld.ca Science World British Columbia is a non-profit organization that engages British Columbians in science and inspires future science and technology leadership throughout our province. Science World respects your privacy. Read our privacy policy.

Sutherland Starry nights Gala needs YOU!!!

2012 Starry Nights ~ Black & White Gala

Sutherland on Saturday, April 14th from 7pm -midnight.

We need up to 20 Grade 11 and/or 12 students  to volunteer

Friday night, helping to set up and decorate,  3:00-9:00

Saturday at the gala    6:30-12:30

Food servers - carrying plates of hors d'oeuvres to the guests and helping to clear tables; Coat check-checking coats and selling bar tickets;

Auction Assistants

Pianist or two for the first 1.5 hrs of the evening

Techies to set up a screen and projector to show the Lip Dub 

Registration Desk to greet guests, take tickets and direct people to reserved tables

Roaming photographer.   

                               Sign up by  Weds March 28

Email Gala coordinator at      starrynights@sutherlandnetwork.org

Or     pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Volunteer for the 2012 Starry Nights Black and White Gala Fundraiser

Wanted:

·         Student volunteers are needed to work the 2012 Starry Nights Black and White Gala Fundraiser taking place on the evening of Saturday, April 14^th.  If you know of any students in need of volunteer hours, there are flexible shifts available on Friday, April 13^th, 3 – 9 pm and/or Saturday, April 14^th, 6:30 pm – 12:30 am.  Lots of variety available from set up crew, decorating crew, food servers, auction assistants, photographer, pianist, tech crew, clean up crew, etc…  If you have any interested students, please instruct them to contact the Gala Coordinator via gmail at:  starrynights@sutherlandnetwork.org

Travel to Ottawa this April

Encounters with Canada           

http://www.ewc-rdc.ca/

Vimy:  Canada’s Coming of Age

Calling all history buffs!

Our Vimy weeks await you!  Participants with an interest in Canadian history and international affairs will enjoy the opportunity to learn about Canada’s participation in the First World War.

 ^{April 1 - 7 or April 8 - 14 session, including airfare, food, activities and accommodations.}  

^{TOTAL COST  for students is}  

 

^{REGISTER NOW!}  

only $550.

Vimy week encompasses commemoration ceremonies to mark the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. You will lay a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, visit the Canadian War Museum and so much more.

Students application must go through the school so- speak to your parents then see me for an ACCESS CODE to register. 

Last year 2 Sutherland students travelled to Ottawa and said it was "life changing"  Now it's your turn!!

Culinary Arts Program at Carson info meeting

 

Parent and Student  Information Meeting

Monday, Feb. 20, 2012   7 pm

Carson Graham   Secondary School

                        Theatre

Registrations for the Culinary Arts  program are now open for the

2012-13 school year.

Off ered in conjunction withVancouver Community College,

students in Grades 11 and 12interested in a culinary arts career

have the opportunity to learn awide range of professional cookingskills in this program.

To learn more, please plan to attend this

information session.

Deadline for priority applications:

March 30, 2012

VOLUNTEER NOW! "no one living with AIDS should live with hunger”

Volunteer at the

Vancouver Boat Show Coat Check

All money raised will go to

A Loving Spoonful. http://www.alovingspoonful.org/

“no one living with AIDS should live with hunger”

This weekend  Feb 10,11,12         BC Place

Friday 11am – 9pm

Saturday 10am – 7pm

Sunday 10-5pm

4 hour shifts

email Adria Karchut, Director of Volunteer Services at A Loving Spoonful, adriak@alovingspoonful.org

or call our office at 604-682-6325.

More detailed info will be provided about how to receive security passes etc. Dress is casual and comfortable. Duties are collecting coat check fees, donations and hanging coats.