THE CHURCHILLIAN Thursday, November 20, 2014

THE CHURCHILLIAN
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Supervision:
Clubs and
Activities
Before
School
Lunch
** every 2nd week
After
School
Monday
Mon: FA/PE Tues: ENG Wed: MATH Thurs: SCI
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Student Leadership – 224
School Store - 100
Friday
Jazz Army
Math Club Room 231
Poetry Club – 243
School Store-100
**Operation Education-120
Student Leadership –
Anime Club-219
YVC** - Theatre
Biology Club - 215
224
Verbattle Club – 243
Model UN – 111
French Club – 235
German Club – 227
Gardening Club – 235
(mostly)
Cards for a Cure – 224
Yearbook – 207
Earth Club – 220
Christian Life Club** – 229
**Chemistry Club – 223
Table Tennis –Aux Gym Churchill Chronicle – 113
Chess – 242
Table Tennis – Aux Gym
Churchill without
GSA – 205
Programming Club – 207
**Citizens of Churchill–121
boarders
Chess – 242
E-Sports - 237
Creative Writing – 212
Grad Video – 107
Finance Club - 118
Med Club - 235
YVC Steering – 216
YVC (if Monday is a
holiday)
Debate Club 220
Yoga 3:30 Staff
Robotics -
Muslim Youth - Staff-Room
Salvation Army and
Mustard Seed Donations
Want to get rid of your old winter clothes? Well drop them off in the main
foyer during school hours. All of the donations will go to the Mustard Seed
and Salvation Army for people in need of them this winter. Please donate
before December 1st.
Exchange Program
Want to participate in a 3 month exchange to Quebec, Germany or Spain?
Visit SWC website for more info or talk to an International language
teacher.
Family of Schools Concert Sir Winston Churchill High School Concert Band and Sir Winston Churchill
Thurs, Nov 20
High School Blue Jazz Band Family of Schools Concert - 20 Nov 7:30
German Exchange
Students
German exchange students: We would like to say ‘ Auf Wiedersehen’ to
our German exchange students: Konrad S. and Sebastian V. Three
months go very quickly and we hope you enjoyed all your adventures
here. We wish you the best of luck back in Germany and ‘gute Reise’!
Model UN
Thurs, Nov 20
Model UN Meeting
Thursday, November 20th in Room 111 at lunch
Meeting agenda:
•
Pay your $45 delegate fees for U of C HSMUN at the meeting
•
Please see Mr. Gilchrist in Room 111 if you still don't have a
country and committee assignment for U of C HSMUN
•
SOMA XLIII invitation announcement
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Art Exhibition
An exhibition of colorful student works is now up in the library. Please
have a look!
Art 20s: critiques of popular culture in a Pop Art style
Art 30s: mixed media paintings based upon a line drawing
School Store
The school store will be open every Tuesday during tutorial and at lunch.
Churchill gear including hoodies, sweatpants and water bottles are
available, as well as various study guides at all levels.
Repeat Grade 9 Area IB
Meeting
Tues, Nov 25
Grade 9 area IB meeting @SWC in the theatre, Tuesday, November 25 th
5:30pm.
University of Victoria
Wed, Nov 26
University of Victoria visit – All students interested in learning more about
U Victoria are invited to join us in the Admiralty Room in the Library on
Wednesday, November 26 at lunch. Lauren S. will be on hand to provide
view books and a rundown of U Vic’s programs, admission requirements
and lots more!
Pre-Employment
Carpentry Dual Credit
Program.
Wed, Nov 26
Pre-Employment Carpentry Dual-Credit Program
Student/Parent Information Night
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
7 pm
Room CA415, 4th Floor Aldred Centre, SAIT Main Campus
Please join partners Calgary Board of Education, SAIT Polytechnic and
Calgary Construction Association in launching the new dual credit
carpentry program. Learn more about how the program will work, what
demand is for graduates upon completion and how you can get a head
start on your career as a journeyman carpenter while earning high school
credit. Representatives from CBE, SAIT and CCA will be on hand to
answer questions and the event will conclude with a tour of the carpentry
shop in SAIT’s new Trades and Technology Complex.
Refreshments will be served and parking is complimentary. Please park in
the SAIT Parkade (P6) on levels one (top most level) or three and take a
ticket from the ticket dispenser (do not insert your credit card). At
registration we will provide you with a replacement parking ticket that you
will use for free exit from the parkade.
Churchill Chronicle
The Churchill Chronicle is now live. Head to
thechurchillchronicle.workpress.com or follow the link from our school
website to see all the latest news, views, and interviews written by your
fellow students.
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Fire Cadet Program
Fri, Nov 28
Every year, the Calgary Fire Department offers 20 high school students
from the Calgary area a chance to learn valuable life skills while exploring
the exciting and challenging opportunities of a firefighting career through
an experience that balances both classroom and hands-on learning. For
further information and application forms, please visit
www.calgary.ca/firecadets , or see Mrs. Radder in the Career Centre.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 28th, 2014 by 4 p.m.
Bus Pass Rebate
Dec 2nd ,3rd and 4th
Students may rebate their bus pass on December 2nd , 3rd and 4th
in the Business Office before school and at the lunch hour ONLY
CSI
Careers in Diagnostic Imaging Ms. Lucy Creamer, B.Sc, RDMS, RVT
Ultrasound supervisor Alberta Children’s Hospital Alberta Health Services.
Wed, Dec 3
Non Instructional Day
Fri, Dec 05
No Classes on Friday, December 05
Scholarships
TD Scholarship
Nov, 28
TD Scholarship: 20 scholarships will be awarded to students applying to
college or university. Each scholarship is worth up to $70,000 over four
years. Additionally, students will receive guaranteed offers of paid summer
employment at TD. The key criterion is outstanding community leadership
with a minimum average of 75%. Apply at td.com/scholarship.
For further information: See Ms. Hancsicsak in the Work Experience Office
in the Library.
Application Deadline: November 28, 2014
Queens University
Admission Award
Dec, 1
Bank of Montreal Award: For students who demonstrate superior
academic ability (90%+), creative and original thinking, involvement in
school or community activities, and proven leadership qualities. Financial
need is also a consideration for this admission award. You may apply for
this award by submitting a Major Admission Award Application to the
Student Awards Office. Deadline: December 1, 2014.
For further information see Ms. Hancsicsak in the Work Experience Office
in the library.
Bachelor of Humanities
Essay Contest
Dec 05
Bachelor of Humanities High School Essay Contest: You could win $500
by writing an essay. All high school students are eligible. Online
Application Deadline: December 5, 2014
For further information: www.carleton.ca/bhum/2014/essay-contest/
Burger King Scholarship
Dec 15
BURGER KING SCHOLAR PROGRAM: Scholarship grants range from
$1,000 to $50,000, and are intended to help students offset the cost of
attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.
Recipients are selected based on their grade point average, work
experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 15, 2014
Apply today!
www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
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Schulich leader
Scholarship
Jan, 09
SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP: Do you want to win a $60,000
Schulich Leader Scholarship? Are you graduating this school year,
planning on studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or
Mathematics) in university, and possess at least two of the following three
criteria?
1) ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
2) OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY, BUSINESS OR ENTREPRENEURIAL
LEADERSHIP
3) FINANCIAL NEED
You could be SWC’s Schulich Leader Nominee!
For more information see Ms. Hancsicsak (Work Experience Office –
Library)
DEADLINE: Friday, January 9th, 2015
Simon Fraser University
Scholarship
Feb 28
Simon Fraser University Entrance Scholarship: SFU offers entrance
scholarships to outstanding new students (minimum average of 90% or 31
IB points). This scholarship recognizes the exceptional academic,
community, artistic, and athletic achievements of high school students who
are interested in studying at SFU. In addition to our entrance scholarship,
entrance awards and entrance bursaries are also available.
Online application available at: www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid
Application Deadline: February 28, 2015
Bulldog Athletics
THURSDAY (20TH):
Sr Girls Volleyball –
Provincial Tournament in Lloydminster
FRIDAY (21ST):
Sr Girls Volleyball -
Provincial Tournament in Lloydminster
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