WILDCAT WEEKLY
4251 Garry Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 2T9 - (604) 718-4050 - [email protected]
For the week of April 20, 2015
Congratulations (and good luck) to those members of the McMath Sun Run
Team for representing our school at the Vancouver Sun Run. Thanks to Ms. Hodges for
once again being our Sun Run Team organizer.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Highlights)
Student Council Spirit Week is Coming
Start planning your outfits. April 27th to May 1st, Student Council is organizing a spirit week.
Monday April 27th
Tuesday April 28th
Wednesday April 29th
Thursday April 30th
Friday May 1st
– White “T’s” and Jeans Day
– Twin Day
- Workout Wednesday
- Tropical Day
- Concert T-Shirt Day
Grade Twelves – GT Assignments Past Due
Just a reminder to those grade twelves who have yet to submit all their assignments for Grad
Transitions. The assignments are past due. Please hand in any remaining items to the GT Box in the
office.
1 PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the Senior Reach Team for a tremendous 3rd place finish in the Provincial Reach
Championship held recently in Vancouver. Thanks to Jeff and Mr. Sharma for the photos.
2 NEWS AND NOTICES Senior Girls Soccer Team in Victoria
Playing for the Leznoff family. Thanks Rachel for the photos.
3 NEW THIS WEEK: Post Secondary News, Scholarships, and Career Trends
Newsletter Below is the latest update from Ms. Bernard, our Career Information Advisor.
PCOMING EVENTS (Updated April 16, 2015)
This section contains new, incoming information only. For additional information
(i.e. post-secondary news, scholarships, career trends, etc.), click on each section in the
Newsletter folder.
To view the Career Centre calendar, and the main Career Centre website, visit:
http://public.sd38.bc.ca/~ccnews
POST SECONDARY RELATED INFO
Grade 12 students....It's not too late to apply for Admission to college/university...
Though some universities have closed their application process for the Term starting in September
2015, there are still opportunities to submit an Application for Admission to a variety of Metro
Vancouver, provincial and other universities/colleges across Canada. Check individual
university/college websites for their Application for Admission details or visit with your Career Advisor
if you would like more information about the application process.
UBC April 2015 Updates:
~How to Keep Offer of Admission. You have up to June 1 to accept offer of admission. See:
http://you.ubc.ca/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-decisions/#keep-offer
~May 1: Housing Application Deadline. See: https://secure.housing.ubc.ca/
~Received an offer from UBC Okanagan? Find out about the Destination UBC tours in May. See
https://account.you.ubc.ca/ubc/events/destinationubc-reimbursement.ezc
Students can register and find out more about their UBC information at:
https://account.you.ubc.ca/ubc/events/canada.ezc
Destination UBC Student Orientation Events
MAY 9/15 (Sat) Okanagan Campus
MAY 23/15 (Sat) Vancouver Campus
Excited about attending UBC this fall? Not sure what to do now? Attend Destination UBC, a full-day
event where you'll get your questions answered, connect with the UBC community, and start preparing
for life as a UBC student. This event is only open to students who have been admitted to UBC. Parents
are welcome to attend and are invited to attend a special parent session where they can learn more
about supporting you in your transition to UBC. Canadian or international high school students living
in Canada and attending a Canadian high school may be eligible for the travel reimbursement
program. (Students will be notified of their eligibility for the reimbursement program with their offer of
admission or in a separate correspondence from UBC.) For information and to register see:
Vancouver Campus: https://account.you.ubc.ca/ubc/events/canada.ezc#vancouver
4 Okanagan Campus: https://account.you.ubc.ca/ubc/events/canada.ezc#okanagan
University of Alberta News
Registration 101 Workshop in Vancouver - April 25th
These workshops are designed to help high school students who have received an admission offer,
register in their university courses for the 2015-2016 school year. The workshop includes a
presentation outlining how to navigate the Bear Tracks system for the purpose of course selection and
registration, and Q & A. U of A representatives will be in Vancouver on April 25th. General Online Reg
101 sessions will be available on April 15 and 28 for students who are unable to attend one in person.
Register for a workshop by visiting: ualberta.ca/Reg101
Science Advising Sessions In Vancouver Area - April 24
The Faculty of Science is hosting personalized 20 minute advising sessions on Friday, April 24, 2015
between 4:00-7:00pm for Vancouver area students. A Faculty of Science advisor will be available to
answer questions about science programs, course planning, and more in preparation for the transition
to the University of Alberta. Sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Metrotown, Burnaby, BC.
Details and registration for an individual advising session are available online at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/faculty-of-science-personalized-advising-sessions-tickets16526426988?utm_source=mailoutinteractive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UAlberta%20Cou
nsellor%20E-News%20-%20April%202015 Questions: email the Science Recruitment Specialist,
Kevin McEwan, at [email protected]
On Your Way to the U of A - May 7
Grade 12 students who have received an offer of admission and plan to attend the University of
Alberta in Fall 2015 will be receiving a special invitation to attend an On Your Way to the U of A event
in May! Meet current UAlberta students, talk to recent grads, ask about registration and deadlines,
learn how to prepare for residence. The meeting will be held in Vancouver on May 7th. Register to
attend at: http://alumni.ualberta.ca/connect/future-alumni/on-yourway?utm_source=mailoutinteractive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UAlberta%20Counsellor%2
0E-News%20-%20April%202015
Application Deadline - May 1st
Grade 12 students....There is still time to apply to the U of A. May 1, 2015 is the deadline to apply for
direct-entry undergraduate programs for Fall 2015 admission. Apply online at ualberta.ca/apply
Registration Tip Sheets
Registration Tips Sheets provide you with information on how to select classes and build a timetable
for your specific program. These are available at:
http://admissions.ualberta.ca/how-to-apply/registration-101/tipsheets.aspx?utm_source=mailoutinteractive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UAlberta%20Couns
ellor%20E-News%20-%20April%202015
Upcoming Online Chats
Upcoming dates are:
~Tuesday, May 5
~Tuesday, June 2
All of the sessions will be held from 7 to 9pm MST. More information about the Online Chats is
available at: https://ualberta.askadmissions.net/groupchat/LandingPage.aspx
MAY 4 & 5/15 AND MAY 6 & 7/15 Douglas College Jumpstart Orientation for Fall 2015.
The event will take place from 5:00pm-8:45pm on May 4 & 5 at the New Westminster Campus, and
May 6 & 7 at the Coquitlam Campus. The evening will include a session on how to select and register
for courses, a Student Panel, and information regarding Financial Aid. We’re looking forward to
welcoming new students to our community and getting them ready for College life! If you have any
students who have been accepted to Douglas, we highly recommend they register for this event. For
more information and to register, please check out www.douglascollege.ca. Space is limited, so
students should register soon!
5 MAY 25 & 26/15 Find Your Fit Event (Career Exploration)
This is a B.C wide interactive education program that offers students a hands-on way to experience
WorkBC's labour market information tools and services. As part of the broader WorkBC program, the
tour links youth with labour market information tools and services available through WorkBC.ca. Find
Your Fit is designed for youth in grades 6 through to 11. It's also helpful for parents and career
counsellors looking for ways to educate and support youth in their career exploration. The day
portion of the fair is reserved for school groups. Students and parents wishing to attend on their own,
outside school hours, may attend during the evening session May 25th from 3-7pm and don't need to
register. The event will be held at the Westin Wall Centre 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond BC. To find
out more visit: www.findyourfittour.ca
MAY 26/15 Important KPU 'Registration Workshop' @ McMath
Mark your calendar..... Are you attending Kwantlen in September? If so, your Course Registration
date will be coming up. During this process, KPU will send you a specific date/time that you enter your
'myKwantlen' portal and choose classes for your September 2015 start date. To receive helpful hints
on this selection process, attend the upcoming Registration Workshop at McMath. In addition to our
KPU representative (Jan Castro) attending this session, a KPU Academic Advising will be present to codeliver the Registration Workshop. Students will learn how to search for classes at KPU and navigate
myKwantlen, in addition to receiving information on course planning. Plan to attend. See Ms. Bernard
in the Career Centre to sign up for this important session.
JUN 9/15 Explore Capilano University Info Night
You are invited to the North Vancouver campus to learn more about Capilano U at the upcoming
information session. At Explore Capilano, representatives from all program areas are on hand to
answer questions and provide insight into life at CapU. Listen to presentations and student panel
discussions, and check out the campus on a self-guided tour. Need directions?
http://capilanou.ca/about/Directions-Maps/#North_Vancouver Questions? Email Jonathon Keller at:
[email protected]
Date: Tuesday, June 9th, 2015
Time/location: 6:30pm at Birch Atrium
http://www.capilanou.ca/future/visit-cap/ExploreCapilano/?utm_source=Business+%26+Professional+Studies++March+2015&utm_campaign=Bus_enews-july2014&utm_medium=email
SCHOLARSHIP INFO
JUN 14/15 South Asian Family Association (SAFA) Scholarship deadline
The South Asian Family Association offers three scholarships in the amount of $1000 each in the
following categories:
(1) Academic Excellence
(2) Excellence in Community Involvement
(3) Excellence in Fine Arts
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, a student must: be a student of South Asian descent, be a
Canadian citizen or permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration Act, be enrolling in
his/her first year of full-time studies at a post-secondary institution in Canada or abroad, and be
completing/have completed grade 12 in a British Columbia high school. For details and the application
6 form visit: http://www.safa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SAFA-SCHOLARSHIPS2015.pdf
http://www.safa.ca/youth-initiatives/
For full details on these scholarships and ALL Scholarship information, go to the Financial Aid Section.
http://www2.sd38.bc.ca/[email protected]/FOV4-0007DFD4/FOV40007DFD6/#SCHOLARSHIP%20INFO%20MARKER
OTHER PERTINENT INFO
Richmond Virtual School (RVS) Summer Registration and Fall 2015-2016 Courses Are Open.
See the website to register: http://rvs.sd38.bc.ca/
Two new courses this year:
SKY Program:
Program is an unique opportunity to explore your passions and personalize your education for grade
11 and 12. Cross-curricular projects will demonstrate your learning in 4-5 full-credit courses on Day
2s. Our blended model is the best mix of online and classroom education in a flexible and self-directed
timetable. Students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other students, community
members and two RVS teachers in project based experiences. Complete details at:
http://skyrvs.weebly.com/
MAY 1/15 YELL Program deadline
Young Entrepreneurship Leadership Launchpad Course - Open to high school students in Gr's 10 to 12,
interested in gaining knowledge and leadership experience in all areas of business and
entrepreneurship. The YELL course is based on the Lean Launchpad Start-up program model for
university students and is in partnership with UBC Sauder School of Business. Meetings will be held at
Richmond Secondary. This is a tuition free course.
To Register: Go to, http://rvs.sd38.bc.ca
See in the left margin:
-RVS Courses
-Course Registration
-Entrepreneurship Y.E.L.L.
Questions: Contact Mr. K. Gill at: [email protected]
MAY 19 & 20th/15 - Richmond Youth Service Agency Hiring Fair...Looking for a job?
RYSA, in partnership with several retailers, is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, May 19th (1:00pm5:00pm) and Wednesday, May 20th (10:00am-2:00pm). Located at the Richmond Youth Service
Agency, #100-7900 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC. Youth as well as the general public are invited to
drop by for an opportunity to meet with employment recruiters. For more details contact: Zavi Swain,
Volunteer and Leadership Coordinator, Richmond Youth Service Agency, Tel: 604-271-7600 Web:
www.rysa.bc.ca
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
May 11/15 - UBC Phenomenal Physics Summer Camp: Volunteer Opportunity, Application
Deadline
This is a volunteer opportunity for students currently in grades 10 - 12 who are interested in
7 mentoring younger students interested in science. The camp will be help at UBC's Department of
Physics and Science Monday - Friday, from 8:30 - 4:30, with a 2 week commitment. For more
information on the program see: http://outreach.phas.ubc.ca/summer-camps/volunteer-opportunities
Apply online: http://bit.ly/campvol2015
SUMMER
May 25/15- Camp Ignite Application Deadline (firefighting camp for girls)
This is a four-day camp that educates and inspires young women to follow their dreams. The camp is
open to girls in grades 11-12 (ages 16-18), and gives them an introduction to the world of firefighting.
Each girl will learn about fitness, nutrition, health and teamwork. This year’s camp will run from
August 6th to August 9th, 2015. Camp Ignite is brought to you by our sponsors and fire departments –
so there are no costs and no barriers to participate. For more info and applications see: http://camp
ignite.com/ If you want to apply, download and fill out the application form.
Applications can be dropped off or mailed to ATTN: Mia Kivari, Richmond Fire Rescue, 6931 Granville
Ave., Richmond BC, V7C 3E6 Questions? Email Mia at [email protected]
Journalism Camp in Vancouver
Learn from working journalists from CBC, The Vancouver Sun, The Globe and Mail and Global TV
Two 1-Week Camps for students aged 16-18:
July 6-10/15 Online News Reporting & Photography
July 13-17/15 Radio Journalism and Podcasts
July 20-24/15 TV Journalism
Offered at the High School Journalism Institute at Langara
Learn the basics of journalism and create a final format for production online, in a news radio podcast,
or a TV news video.
Cost: $375 per camp
For more information contact:
Peg Fong, Program Coordinator [email protected] | 604.323.5415
Learn more at:
www.langara.bc.ca/journalism-camp
Introduction to Digital Music Production at Langara College ~ Summer Camp
Interested in electronic music, DJing, or music production? Want to record movie, TV, and video game
music? Langara College Continuing Studies is offering a two-week summer camp in Digital Music
Production for teens ages 13-18. Learn about:
~Sequencing, arranging, and recording
~Keyboard skills for composing and arranging
~Ableton Live music production software
~Reason music software
~Music Theory
Date/Time: July 6-10 and July 13-17, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $1249 all inclusive, $100 deposit (non-refundable)
For application details visit: http://www.langara.bc.ca/continuing-studies/programs-andcourses/programs/digital-music-production/summer-camp.html
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