SCIENCE WORLD

http://www.scienceworld.ca/futurescienceleaders

Are you are High School student that enjoys building, creating or inventing Science and Technology?
Then register for this inspiring event and meet some great mentors and learn about competitions being held across North America.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
6–9pm        (teachers/parents may accompany students)

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Create a RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Are you a youth(age 14-24)  concerned about discrimination, poverty, a clean environment, your right to participate? Then this program is for you!
Have your voice heard
All participants will receive human rights training, gain leadership skills,and media training. As a group, we will create a set of 30-second radio public service announcements that will be played on radio stations throughout BC about rights-related issues that are important to you.

We will all collaborate to produce a PSA in 3 stages:
1) Record voice and sound
2) Produce the PSA
3) Distribute the PSA to radio stations throughout BC.
This is a 3 day commitment! Participants who complete all 3 days of training will receive a $100 honorarium.
The training will take place during the day on October 22nd, 23rd (Saturday and Sunday) and November 5th.

                                         APPLY NOW


http://everychild.ca/uploads/lg/fn/lgfnRWnZZgxidBpZM11PKg/Call-for-Participants.pdf


            Make sure to let me know if you happen to be one of the lucky ones!!!
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

Join BEST The Beginners Emergency Services Team

The program starts in Oct-  and interviews have started so pick up an application NOW! ( See Ms Giraud in couseling)

Emergency Services of the North Shore is offering the BEST Program- an opportunty for youth to earn WEX credits while training in Emergency Services.

For Gr 11/12 students --you will meet once every 2 weeks as well as volunteer during community events.

Learn about police training and defense tactics, forensic Identification, conflict resolution, duties of fire fighters and paramedics, Hiking Safety, the Motor Vehicle act, drill etc......

Lower Mainland GREEN Team needs volunteers

The lower Mainland Green Team is a group of volunteers who conserve, enhance and protect green spaces throughout the Lower Mainland. Specifically, we remove invasive plants, plant native trees/plants and do clean-ups.

Volunteers are needed for:

Mosquito Creek event on Oct 20th,10am-1pm details here: 

Capilano Regional Park event November 9th,10am-1pm details here: 

• Instruction and supervision will be provided 
• Tools, equipment and refreshments will be provided
• While this event is focused on encouraging youth participation, the event is open to the community

Through this initiative youth will:

• Conserve and enhance green spaces
• Learn about environmental issues facing parks
• Develop stewardship, leadership and teambuilding skills
• Improve self-esteem
• Spend time in nature
• Engage in physical activity
• Fulfill volunteer hours that are required at school
• Learn curriculum material in a new way. Teachers are encouraged to help students determine how much invasive plants (e.g. calculate cubic meters) were pulled and teach them about ecology (i.e. plants) 

If you are interested in participating in either of these events please email: l    owermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com.http://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/26301061/http://www.meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/25529101/

Youthink Magazine for the "writer wanna be"

If you think you want to be in publishing or journalism check out a one week work experience at YOUTHINK MAGAZINE  For Grade11/12 students.
Youthink magazine is written by youth, published by youth for youth.  http://www.youthink.ca/

There is only one week reserved for a Sutherland student- Nov 21 to Nov 25 so contact me now if you're interested or you may miss out.........

BCIT Career Awareness and the Vancouver Aquarium

The Biotechnology  Career Awareness Program is one week of  IN LAB work experience at BCIT as well as exploring career options in biotechnology.  
It does mean one week away from Sutherland so you do have to keep your work done here- while attending classes there- but it's worth it!!

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And the Vancouver Aqaurium is looking for  6 highly motivated and energetic students to be Climate Change Educator/Assistants for Fridays from Oct 14 to Dec 16.  send your resume and cover letter to me ASAP to apply.

MINI MED for students interested in research and medicine

Each year the Chail and Family Research Institute presents oa series of talks on health research. ALthough this is intended for the professionals, high school students are encouraged to attend.
Sutherland can send 2 students in Grade 11 or 12.  This years theme is IMMUNITY
After attending MINI MED you can apply for the summer studentship-working in a research lab for 6 weeks.
This is amazing!  Let me know if you're interested.

Check out the link to learn more about this program and to apply. Please see me or your  science teacher to be nominated.                    http://cfri-training.ca/speakers/MiniMedHigh.asp