PACE at PCVS
201 McDonnel St
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2W1
Phone: 705-745-9833
Fax: 705-745-4886
PACE at PCVS
Darcy’s Dilemma!
Darcy, the good math fairy, has been talking equations, integers, and
polyhedrons so much that it’s driving Chris, the nasty English teacher,
over the edge. Naturally, he has implanted a mind-controlling device in
her brain, rendering her in a blabbering, zombie-like state until one of
her caring students speaks the “release code” into her ear. You, yes
you, could be that special student if you can determine the code from
the question below!
What is the last term in this five-term sequence?
115B
1630I
3145N
4660G
See Darcy in Rm
204 to claim your
prize!
201 McDonnel St
PACE News
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2W1
Phone: 705-745-9833
Fax: 705-745-4886
Volume 2, Issue 8
Need financial help with college next year?
Apply for a bursary or scholarship!
If you are a graduating student with
post-secondary aspirations, you
should know there is potential funding
out there to help you with the costs
associated with post-secondary studies and/or your transition to work. You
have a good chance of receiving a
scholarship or bursary if you apply by
the deadline indicated. Also, you may
be lucky enough to simply win an
award during the graduation ceremony. Check out this list of scholarships,
bursaries, and awards:
Radio Station 96.7 Scholarship $2500
- Must be a graduating student with a
minimum of 70% graduating average
- Must be pursuing a post-secondary career in journalism
- Must provide proof of registration from
an accredited college or university to qualify for consideration
- Application due MAY 29, 2015
Want to Contribute to
Your Student
Newsletter?
If you have something to say,
say it in the newsletter! We
want to include student
perspectives on a variety of
topics. If you’ve done some
interesting research or have
submitted a personal
response for a particular
lesson, or would just like to
share interesting news about
a fellow student, talk to your
teacher about having it
considered for publication in
the “PACE News.”
Thanks to contributions from
Xandra Leigh, Evelyn Collins,
Micky Renders and Darcy
Wight. Editor: Chris Waters
CMHA HKPR Tam Grant Memorial Bursary - $1000
Dave Lester, Steve Cole and some helpful students prepare
planters and the soil for PACE’s community garden; produce
should be available this summer.
May 2015
To be eligible for consideration for the
bursary, applicants must:
- Be diagnosed with schizophrenia
(individuals with other serious and persistent mental illnesses will also be considered)
- Be receiving medical treatment for their
illness
- Submit a completed application package
by both the applicant and a signed physician release form
Rotary Club of Peterborough Bursary - $1000
- Completed a high school credit in a
skilled trades course
- Been accepted into Kawartha
Trades and Technology Centre at
Fleming College in an accredited
trades program and who intends to
complete the diploma program
- Is under the age of 25 as at June 30
- Would otherwise be restricted financially from pursuing further studies in
a post-secondary institution
- Application due May 31, 2015 (to
Rotary contact)
ORBA Civil Engineering Scholarship - $2000
- Graduating from Ontario high school
- Entering the first year of a civil engineering technology or technician program
- Application Due May 15, 2015
Bob Allison Bursary Award - $250
- has made contributions to his/her
school and/or community in a leadership capacity
- plans to pursue a school to work or
apprenticeship path
- has demonstrated the character
attributes promoted in the KPRDSB,
particularly as they relate to integrity,
responsibility and work ethic
- Application due MAY 12, 2015
con’t.
What’s Happening
this Month?
May 1: Turnar ound day (no school)
May 20: Residential Schools Symposium (bus to
LDSS; sign up in library with Laura)
May 21: Gr ad photos taken by Edge Imaging,
9:30-2:00pm (receive one photo free)
May 28: Gr aduate luncheon, 1:30
June 12: Last day for grads to complete cour ses
(if planning to attend grad ceremony)
June 19: Last day for all other students to complete courses
June 24: Gr aduation cer emony (Begins 6:30
pm)
PACE News
Bursaries and scholarships
(con’t)
C.J. Watkins Memorial Bursary - $50
- in recognition and support of a graduate continuing his/her post secondary
education.
Co-op Award – $50
- to a student who demonstrated,
through the coop placement program,
significant personal professional growth
Fleming Dual Credit award - $200 gift
card for the Fleming Bookstore
- Awarded to a student who is continuing their education at Fleming in the fall
and has demonstrated success in a
dual credit course.
Governor General’s Academic Medal –
medal from government
- awarded to the student with the highest academic average in all Grade 11
and 12 courses
Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award – pin, letter
- to a student for exemplary community
contribution or outstanding achievement through volunteer activity
Ontario Principals Council Award –
plaque
-to a student who has demonstrated
commitment and dedication in a leadership position
OSSTF Award - $50 each x3
- to students demonstrating dedication,
enthusiasm and commitment to learning.
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Retired Teachers of Ontario - $250
- to a student who demonstrates good
citizenship, is positive, helpful, and has
made the school a better place by treating all others (teachers, staff, students,
etc.) with respect and dignity
W. Ross Pinkerton Memorial Scholarship Award
- to a student living in Ontario, in Northumberland or Peterborough counties,
going to college or university.
- awarded based on academic achievement, community service (either within
the school community or outside the
school community), financial need or
any other consideration that we deem
appropriate.
OYAP Award - $100 and OYAP watch
- to a student who has participated in
the Cooperative Education program in
an apprentice-able trade and is a positive ambassador of the Skilled Trades.
PACE Staff Award – $50
- to students demonstrating positive
attitude, strong work ethic, congeniality
and humour.
Important Websites
www.studentawards.com
www.ontariocolleges.ca (see the money
matters part)
www.canlearn.ca
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.servicecanada.gc.ca – search for
scholarships and bursaries
Inhale Deep
Volume 2, Issue 8
Student Poem
by Xandra Leigh
Inhale Deep. Slowly. Breathe.
If you just let yourself you could find the peace
that you seek,
And if you could just be brave. If you could just
be brave.
IF YOU COULD JUST BE BRAVE.
You wouldn’t feel so weak.
So take a deep breath because death has missed
you.
Take a deep breath because the sun will kiss you
in the morning.
The little stray rays of sunlight are performing for
you.
A symphony. Literally. Just listen.
As bits of light seep in through the curtain do not
be uncertain of the words.
If you are, let the songs of the early birds guide
you.
Let them be the antidote to your poisons,
As you stretch and roll around making baby dinosaur noises.
It is morning. You have lived to see another day.
So take a minute to revel in it,
Before you lose yourself in what everyone else
has to say.
You have the power to inhale deep. You have the
power to keep pushing.
So keep thriving because you have been surviving and you are here!
You made it! So why are you not elated? Revel in
your triumph.
Inhale deep because you will never sit down and
take it.
And although you’ve had to fake it so many
times,
Inhale deep because you, are doing fine.
For more info
and help applying for scholarships and bursaries, see Kelly
E. in Rm 215.
PACE is going to the Zoo!
When: May 26
Where: Metro Toronto Zoo
See Darcy for permission forms.
Participation is limited; selection may
require lottery .
Need a nice dress for grad?
Check out Karla’s Closet.
Wearable Art: Students in Micky’s class designed artsy attire for the
Wearable Art and Runway Challenge, held at Market Hall on April
25th. (Above: Liz Bartley models Amber Worr’s design.)
Evelyn Collins’ daughter-in-law, Karla, died of brain cancer
three years ago. She was 32 years old—vibrant, generous,
compassionate and stylish—beautiful inside and out, with
two beautiful little girls. With the help of Karla’s husband,
Evelyn donated her dresses to girls in need at James Strath,
and from there she and Amber Stark decided to start Karla's Closet. Since
then many people have donated fancy, elegant dresses for special occasions. Karla, who was a police officer with the Ottawa Police Service and
who loved to help others, has left a beautiful legacy. If you would like to
select a dress, free of charge, for this year’s grad, see Nancy as soon as
you can in Rm. 106. Also, view dresses at
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the May 28th grad luncheon.