Study and go abroad March 5

STUDY  AND GO ABROAD   Tuesday March 5       2-7:00

Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre     East Ballroom

On Tuesday, March 5th, you will meet with over 70 university, college, work, travel and volunteer program representatives from around the world and Canada.

 Check out the 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 p.m.

Study in Australia, presented by Austrade, as our first guest speakers; 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 there!

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.

Encounters with Canada trip to Ottawa

Encounters with Canada    - one week in Ottawa

"Special deals":

There is a discount being offered to students who register for the following week (coming up soon!), so students registering for this session will need to pay only

$575:

Mar. 3- Mar. 9                         Journalism & Communications  (includes a day trip to CBC/Radio Canada in Montreal)

There is also an amazing discount being offered to students who register for the following weeks, so students registering for these sessions will need to pay only

$475:

Mar. 10 – Mar. 16                    Arts & Culture

Mar. 31 – Apr. 6                      Arts & Culture

All other weeks remain at $675

, still a great deal for students from BC to spend an entire week in Ottawa!  (There are limited spaces in the other weeks.) Includes Flight accommodation etc!!

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/our_youth_program/index.html

 Contact Ms Giraud pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca       OR

Pam Wattamaniuk

Regional Co-ordinator, Encounters with Canada

Counsellor, Riverside Secondary School

2215 Reeve Street

Port Coquitlam, BC

V3C 6K8

Tel.: 604-941-6053, ext. 317

Fax: 604-941-2639

E-mail:

pwattamaniuk@sd43.bc.ca

Open House/Info Sessions at VCC

 Vancouver Community College  Drafting Department is hosting an Open House on March 13, and the Program Head, Graham Huckin, is very keen on inviting North Shore high school drafting students.

  

VCC offers architectural , civil/structural and steel detailing drafting programs, so there is something for everyone.

 If anyone has any questions they can contact Program Head, Graham Huckin: ghuckin@vcc.ca

for more info-

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Other Info sessions at VCC

Upcoming info sessionsTalk to instructors. Take a tour. Learn how to apply.
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Access to practical nursing
Wednesday, March 13

American Sign Language and Deaf studies
Wednesday, Feb. 27

Building service worker
Monday, March 4

Career planning and job search
Monday, Feb. 25
Monday, March 4

Culinary arts/Asian culinary arts
Friday, March 1

Dental hygiene
Wednesday, Feb. 27

Digital graphic design
Friday, Feb. 22

English for professional advancement (EPA)
Wednesday, March 20

English language preparation for health sciences
Tuesday, March 12

Hair design
Wednesday, March 20

Jewellery art and design
Monday, March 18

Music
Monday, March 4

Skin and body therapy
Wednesday, March 20

Teaching English to speakers of other languages
Tuesday, March 5

Transportation trades
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Tuesday, March 5

Special Olympic Basketball needs volunteers

3rd Annual       March Madness  Special Olympics Basketball

March 23 - 24 at  Sutherland!!

Volunteers are needed   REFERREE     SCORE KEEP      STATISTICIAN

SCOREBOARD OPERATOR       50/50 RAFFLE    DOOR/CONCESSION   TIMER

MASCOT      COUNTER


Contact Kelly Klein      or Zak Klein  at 
    604-904-1020              6048-812-1020

kellyandzak@shaw.ca

Childrens Festival-Volunteer in May

The Vancouver International Children's Festival needs volunteers May 27 to June 2

http://www.childrensfestival.ca/


Sara Macintosh and Faith Gazmen are the Sutherland KEY Volunteers- organizing the 30 volunteers needed from Sutherland School.  We need Face Painters,  Traffic control, site monitors French Speakers and more.

This is an amazing week long event supported  almost exclusively by 1500 volunteers.

Applications are on the bulletin board, on line, from Sara or Faith....until the end of February!

Return completed applications to Ms. Giraud in counseling.

SWEAT changes for this year

If  you have applied for the  Spring Break SWEAT Program at the ARTS Institute..


PLEASE NOTE THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES IN THE PROGRAM FOR THIS YEAR
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.

                                   http://www.aivsweat.com/


IT is now March 24-26     3 days only and $150          Some workshops will not be offered.  

Check the website and then follow up with a phone call to the Arts Institute.

Want to be an air traffic controller??

NAV Canada offers summer employment for students.


1. Do I qualify for the NAV CANADA's Summer Student Employment Program?
To qualify for a Summer Student job with NAV CANADA you must:

• be 16 years of age or older;
• be currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary education institution on a full-time basis, and returning to school in the Fall; and
• be able to validate the above criteria by providing original documentation, as requested, during an interview.

MUST APPLY BY FEB 28

http://www.navcanada.ca/NavCanada.asp?Language=en&Content=ContentDefinitionFiles\AboutUs\SummerStudent\FAQ\default.xml


http://www.navcanada.ca  

Sea to Sky Nordic Festival needs Volunteers

Sea to Sky Nordic Festival Volunteer Program:

Come celebrate Nordic sports in the Callaghan Valley!
March 15-30th will see over 800 athletes compete in Biathlon Nationals & North American Biathlon Championships, Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Canadian Nationals, and Haywood Ski Nationals Cross-Country events.
All of the best Nordic skiers and jumpers in Canada including Olympic and World Championship Medalists will compete.  This includes Cross-Country athletes Chandra Crawford, Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw along with World Cup winning women's Ski Jumper Alexandra Pretorious.
More details and information about volunteer opportunities are available here: www.seatoskynordicfestival.ca

REGISTRATION: Volunteers register for this program through Zone4

https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=3770

or contact organizing committees as follows before February 1, 2013:

Cross--‐Country Events --‐>

Callaghan Valley Cross Country (CVXC)

Contact:

volunteer@skinationals.com

Biathlon, Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Events --‐>

Callaghan Winter Sports Club

Contact:

nationals@callaghanwintersportsclub.ca

Sea to Sky Nordic Festival Volunteer Program Questions / Contact:

􀁸 John Heilig volunteer@whistlersportlegacies.com

Thinking about a Career in Music?

BC Post Secondary Music Education Fair 
Feb 23 at Tom Lee Music Hall 929 Granville St
11:00-5:00

                              www.bcmusicedfair.ca

Volunteer for Spring Break at Stanley Park

  
Spring Break Youth Restoration Team
Connecting People with Nature
http://stanleyparkecology.ca/volunteer/spring-break-youth-restoration-team/



The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is offering an exciting opportunity for 8 to 10 secondary school students to gain volunteer experience and work to restore important habitats in Stanley Park. Time Commitment: March 18th-21st (Monday to Thursday) for 5 hours (10am - 3pm) each day. Duties Volunteers will work as a team over the duration of the week to:
 Remove targeted invasive species from selected areas
 Restore and enhance degraded habitats by planting native vegetation and placing coarse woody debris
 Help to maintain and develop the native plant nursery by weeding and planting cuttings
 Talk with the public about ecology and invasive species in Stanley Park as needed
 Support fellow team members by maintaining a positive attitude and showing dedication while accomplishing tasks Training will be provided on: 
Identification of native and invasive plant species and proper planting techniques  Safe and effective techniques for removing invasive species
 General outdoor safety practices
Benefits 
Gain volunteer experience in environmental conservation while working outdoors  Learn about west coast ecology, local conservation and restoration issues
 Make a difference to conservation and restoration of habitats in Stanley Park
 Gain volunteer hours while developing team building and leadership skills
 A letter of reference is available upon completion of the project
Requirements 
18 years old or younger  Effective communication skills
 Willingness to be active outdoors, in all weather conditions
 Reliable, punctual and able to commit to participating for the
duration of the week March 18th-21st, from 10am-3pm each day
 Interested in nature, wildlife, and environmental conservation
 Enthusiastic about contributing to habitat restoration
Application Procedure                             Application closing date: March 1, 2013 Please contact Julie Sabau (Volunteer Coordinator) to let us know you are interested in this opportunity.
Email: vols@stanleyparkecology.ca OR
Phone: 604-681-7099

BCIT BIG INFO Feb 27 5-9

http://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/?icn=biginfospring13&icl=homebanner

About BIG Info

Twice per year, BCIT hosts its "BIG Information Session & Program Expo" at the main campus in Burnaby. This free event is open to everyone and provides a unique opportunity for you to find out more about BCIT’s full-time programs and part-time courses and programs all in one place, at one time.

The BIG Info event gives you the opportunity to hear from successful BCIT grads, meet with faculty, staff and program advisors, and find out why employers hire BCIT grads. You can even apply to BCIT right on the spot!

The next BIG Info Session & Program Expo is Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at our Burnaby Campus from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

Please pass this information onto your students and collegues.  It’s a great event for students and parents!

Your Career Starts HERE!

The North Vancouver School District is hosting an open forum featuring businesses and post secondary institutions.

Representatives will discuss:

• their business and workplace

• their campus and faculties

• the kinds of attitude, work

ethic and commitment they

seek

WHEN: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE: Education Services Centre Ocean View Room
(5th Floor) 2121 Lonsdale AvenueWHO: Parents & students from grades 8 - 12RSVP: jstull@nvsd44.bc.ca

Forensics Camp at BCIT

I know it's tough to plan for summer already but you don't want to miss out.
If you're interested in Forensics then this is the place to start!  BCIT Summer Camp for youth.

http://www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics/csiacademy.shtml

INFO Session Weds Feb 13 Culinary & Digital Media

• VCC Culinary Arts                    Level 1 Program Information Meeting
Wednesday, February 13, 2013   
7:00 p.m.

Carson Graham Secondary School Theatre

2145 Jones Avenue

North Vancouver BC V7M 2W7

Learn more about the VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 Program. We invite Grade 11 students and their parents/guardians from across the North Shore to attend the information meeting on February 13, 2013.

This unique partnership between the North Vancouver School District and Vancouver Community College (VCC) provides a special opportunity for secondary school students to complete their Grade 12 graduation requirements while earning post-secondary credits and certification in the culinary arts industry.

Students acquire job-ready skills in a wide-range of culinary arts. The program covers theory and hands-on cooking practise. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Certificate in Professional Cooking, Level 1.

For more information about the VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 Program, please see

http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/~/media/476876DA122E46D8B739CCD3147B69FA.ashx

The VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 Program Application Package 2013/14 is available at

http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/~/media/5E227EE7151A4B29A4E79E9D42FD6108.ashx

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Digital Media Academy Info Session

Weds Feb 13 7:00-8:00 Argyle School Library

Please visit our website for more information www.dmacademy.ca

The Digital Media Academy (DMA) is an enriched hands-on experience that gives students a broad and useful range of skills and knowledge in digital arts, project management, and problem solving.

Important components of the DMA are field trips, guest speakers, workshops and client work that give students contact with media professionals and experience in various settings in the Digital Media Industry. Students will work with organizations such as EA Sports, TEDxVancouver and the Richmond Olympic Oval. Students will have the opportunty to visit EA Sports facilities, including their motion capture studio, and will be taught animation by a staff EA Sports animator.

The DMA is designed for Grade 11 and 12 students who wish to pursue a career path in the applied and academic areas of the Digital Media Industry. Students gain real world experience in digital media art and design, while preparing for entry to college and  university programs such as Art, Design, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering,  Film and Television, Sound Recording, Game Design, Photography and other areas.

The DMA has a close connection with Lower Mainland post-secondary institutions, including SFU School of Interactive Arts & Technology, Capilano University, Think Tank Training Center, and VanArts.

The DMA best suits students who are highly motivated and self-directed learners with a strong interest in art, design, and digital media. Students work in cohorts and take their core courses together in small classes.

Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2013–2014, the supplemental fee for the Digital Media Academy is $100 per month. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal.

Thinking of a TRADE Check out BC HYDRO

Why Work for BC Hydro

YOUTH HIRES PROGRAM
http://www.bchydro.com/careers/students_grads/youth.html


Or maybe check out the TRADES TRAINEE PROGRAM   and get paid to learn.

http://www.bchydro.com/careers/students_grads/apprenticeships.html

North Van Library needs BOOK BUDDIES for Spring Break

Spring Break Book Buddies

Book Buddies is a library program that helps children aged 6-10 who need support and encouragement in maintaining and improving their reading skills. Children are matched with a teen volunteer, and during ½ hour sessions the Book Buddies read aloud to each other, choose appropriate books to take home and do literacy-based activities such as word games.

Book Buddies volunteers:

• Are in grades 10, 11,or 12
• Enjoy working with younger children, including those with learning disabilities or who have English as a second language
• Are enthusiastic about reading, and can model  reading as an enjoyable activity
• Are patient , supportive and willing to try different ways of engaging children who may be shy or reluctant in a non-judgemental, welcoming environment
• Are able to communicate clearly, effectively and courteously with children, parents, library staff and fellow Book Buddies
• Keep schedules, notes and statistics; write reports; operate simple office machinery

Book Buddies will run in the mornings during Spring Break. There will also be a 2 hour training session and a 1 hour evaluation session. Volunteers will rely on library staff for training, supervision, emergency assistance and advice regarding reading selections.  All NVDPL volunteers must complete a criminal record check. Volunteers will receive written confirmation of hours completed.

If you meet these requirements, please submit a letter of application by email, fax, mail or in person by Friday February 22 to:

Alison Campbell

Outreach Coordinator for Children and Teens

North Vancouver District Public Library

1277 Lynn Valley Road   V7J 2A1

Phone 604.990.5800 ext 8118  

Fax  604.984.7600

alicam@nvdpl.ca

In your letter please indicate your availability for these dates (the time will be approximately  9:00 am – 12:00 pm each day) : March 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28

Please call or email me if you have any questions.

Vancouver JOB FAIR March 28 2013

Vancouver Job Fair

Starts:
March 28, 2013 at 11:00am - 6:00

Venue:
Vancouver Convention Centre East Ballroom

Make the most of your BC Job Fairs experience

Wondering how to make the most of your BC Job Fair experience? Download the BC Job Fairs Tip sheet, which shares advice provided by British Columbians and employers who attended the 2012 job fairs.

See list of employers and details of the event at
http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/vancouver-job-fair/

Perfect your Pitch for CBC News Day

FREE WORKSHOP!
Are you auditioning for CBC News Day? Come to Sylvan Learning’s FREE workshop on "Perfecting Your Pitch"! You’ll receive personalized feedback to help improve your pitch, including:

 A practice run-through on video to see yourself in action  Constructive feedback on presentation skills, including your tone, pace, eye contact, body language, pronunciation, enthusiasm, and more  Tips on elocution and warming up your voice before your audition
 Additional comments on grammar, vocabulary choice, and clarity of content
Workshop Date: Thursday, February 7, 2013 Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Vancouver
#205 - 4255 Arbutus Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 4R1
604-738-7325
arbutus@sylvanvancouver.ca

CBC NEWS DAY Apply NOW!

Win a $1000 Scholarship and be a student reporter for CBC!!

Seem impossible....it's NOT!  Taryn Audet from Sutherland was reporter for a day last year and won  a $1000 scholarship.

Apply NOW!       www.cbc.bc/newsday

Sign up for the Journalism workshops held Feb 2 and 3rd and then audition for Student reporter.

Do you have what it takes to be a student reporter?

On March 27th, CBC and The Vancouver Sun will once again be taken over by News Day student reporters. The stories featured on this day will come from the students and cover issues that matter most to them.

In the past, student reporters have filed stories on the alarming increase in teen drug use, depression and cutting, the impact of a new grading system and profiled a 17 year old joining the army just to name a few.

Check out stories and pictures from last year’s News Day in B.C. and sign up for the workshop today!
All 30 finalists received a $1,000 scholarship for their post-secondary studies, courtesy of Sylvan Learning.

Make films at Spring Break

Check out Gulf Island Film School

http://www.giftsfilms.com/

Spring Break and weekend programs  - just for YOUTH  and 10% off
http://www.giftsfilms.com/courses/calendar-registration/

Welcome to GIFTS!

For over 15 years, The Gulf Islands Film and Television School (GIFTS) has been fostering the creative growth of youth and adults from around the world. Our “Media Intensive” programs have proven to be successful not only in equipping students with theoretical and technical training in media production, but also in increasing confidence and self-worth.
The GIFTS model provides an excellent alternative to classroom education. At our live-in facility, students are immersed in a hands-on filmmaking experience with industry professionals guiding them through each stage of the production process. This unique learning model has inspired and produced stunning transformational changes. The result is emerging media makers that can realize their true talent and potential. Our students leave GIFTS empowered to continue to create.
As pioneers in the digital media revolution, GIFTS’ instructors understand that new media producers must appreciate the importance of a good story well told, and have the ability to weave the technical with the creative using limited resources. The emphasis is on helping students to become media artists, not just cogs in the entertainment industry. The focus is on independent do-it-yourself rapid production, and the result is an out-pouring of creative energy and dedication that surprises everyone that views our students’ productions.

Why Media Matters.....

ENTER  http://www.giftsfilms.com/whymediamatters/     CONTEST.