Join G08 Arts-Based Teen Program (2015 Spring Break)

This March Break, Satellite Gallery, an exhibition space shared by four public art galleries - Charles H. Scott (ECUAD), Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery (UBC), the Museum of Anthropology (UBC) and Presentation House Gallery, are running an arts-based teen program called G08.  

Students (grades 11 and 12) from any discipline as various as the arts, theater and the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. 

G08

• designed to inspire, engage and excite youth to become immersed in Vancouver's Contemporary art world, to work collaboratively, and to create a public art project with the group.  Final project ideas could include creating a flash mob event, a temporary public art piece, or a new work for the Gallery's Seymour storefront window.
• will meet for five days over the 2015 spring break at the centre of downtown Vancouver, above CLUB 560.
• will be led by a high-school art teacher, senior university students, gallery professionals and Vancouver-based artists. It will include a public art tour, artist studio visits, workshops as well as gallery and exhibition tours.

The program is free of charge and can be applied to a student's work experience hours required for graduation.

Submit your application by February 6, 2015 before 6 pm for early consideration.  Final deadline is on February 20, 2015 before 6pm.

Visit http://satellitegallery.ca/g08.html
or email:  info@satellitegallery.ca


or see Ms. Abad to get the application form

Volunteers needed (Leukemia & Lymphona Society)

Vancouver Historic Half Marathon
on Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014!

With your contribution in time and effort on these events, the funding we receive will definitely allow life-saving research to continue. This also means we are just one step closer to finding a cure to blood cancer.

Event Details:

Stanley Park, Vancouver
7:45am-1:30pm
 

Water Station Crew:

-30 Course Marshals
-12 Water Stations Attendants for 4 water stations
-3 medals
-4 timing tags
-2 back up timer
-2 food
-2 bag check

 

Please get your volunteer forms from Ms. Abad.

For any questions, contact Atul at atul.gadhia@lls.org or Mina at mina.park@lls.org (Team in-Training)

Christmas Gift Wrapping Volunteers

JOIN NSCR’s charity gift wrap booth at Capilano Mall

 

December 4-24, 2014
 

Register for different shifts and get your 30 hours of work experience/volunteer hours done while giving back to your community!

 

Requirements:

• Volunteers are required to attend the training either on Dec 3rd (Wednesday) or Dec 4th (Thurday)
• should be committed to attend the shifts assigned

(please get your application form & shift calendar from Ms. Abad in counseling)

Please email your application and calendar to giftwrap@nscr.bc.ca

 

UBC Engineering Open House (Nov 29)

This is the best opportunity for students all year to find out about one of the highest earning undergraduate degrees available

Did you know engineers do more than build bridges and design fast cars?  Engineers help prevent disease, reduce poverty and create solutions to protect people and our planet.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to explore the exciting options available to them:

1. 9am to 3pm on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the UBC’s Vancouver Campus

RSVP/More Info: www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse (not mandatory but students will receive updates about labs and activities available on the day)

• Meet UBC Engineering students, esteemed faculty and knowledgeable advisors
• Explore all 12 programs available and tour our labs
• Explore career options in our Co-Op program and with career advisors
• Ask academic advisors your admission and application questions
• See cool demonstrations and informative presentations

2. Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science & Technology Lunch for Grade 10-12 girls interested in science and math – at the Open House.

This invitation to your Grade 10-12 girls is an opportunity to talk to and hear presentations by women who are currently studying engineering or young alumnae who are working in the industry.
 
Interested girls should RSVP by November 25: www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse.

 

 

YWCA Mentorship Program (for Girls in G11 &12)

Want to know more about your DREAM JOB?

Join the YWC High School Mentorship Program!

• Girls in grades 11 & 12 are matched with volunteer, professional women in one-to-one mentoring relationships
• Mentors and mentees meet once a month from November through June
• Mentors & mentees plan activities based on their interestes; they might chat over coffee, visit schools, take a fitness class, arrange for job shadowing sessions or enjoy activities that contribute to personal and professional development.

For more information, contact the mentorship coordinator at 604-895-5846 or mentorship@ywcavan.org

or see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Fire Fighter for a Day - May 7, 2015

MUST be in grade 11 or 12 --- for Guys and Girls

 

Come and play at Fire Fighter for a Day and learn all about a career in Emergency Services/First Responders.   Even if you are thinking of being a paramedic or RCMP, this is for you.

There are only 5 spots for our school!  

                                
Activities include wearing fire fighter equipment and entering a smoke filled building, rappelling from a tower, trying the aerial truck, hoses and auto extraction equipment.

 

see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson to register

The Quantum Leaps Conference

November 26th, 2014 (Wednesday)

Carson Graham Secondary (Gymnasium)

2145 Jones Ave

4:00-9:00pm

An Information-giving, skill-buiding, people-introducing, free conference for grade 11 and 12 girls interested in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM).

Events:

• a university preparation workshop
• a presentation on physics by Dr. Ania Kwiatkowski
• Panel time to ask questions
• Open-house with booths from SFU and UBC Science departments

Registration ends November 20th!


Sign up with your school! Contact carsongirls4stem@gmail.com for questions.

or see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson

Be a Gene Researcher for a Week in 2015

The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is looking for mature, capable high school students age 16.

You must be:

• passionate about science and intrigued by genetics
• have an overall average of at least 85%
• can write a brilliant essay to demonstrate your excitement about science and your advanced communication skills
• can convince a teacher to write a stunning reference for you

Gene Researcher for a Week (GRFAW) program is your opportunity to gain insight into the world of genetic diseases through a mentorship in one of Canada’s top genetic labs. This program is designed to provide a learning experience for students that have not had extensive lab experience from other programs or work experience opportunities.

Participants can learn how genes cause human genetic disorders and how top scientists translate these findings into treatments and cures for genetic diseases.

In this program you will participate in the activities in the lab with as much hands on experience as possible*. The GRFAW mentoring program is a great opportunity for YOU to learn about human genetics research and connect with the scientific community.

Apply online between Nov 1 and Dec 31st at www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/student-application/

by filling out and submitting the following:

• Student Application Form
• Student Essay
• Teacher Reference Letter

*every lab is different in the experience they provide and we cannot guarantee that every student will have the opportunity to be "hands on".