STUDENT BULLETIN Jan 21, 2015 Wednesday Day 2 Dry Grad Meeting --- Monday, January 26th at 7:00 pm at Burnaby Central. All Grade 11 and Grade 12 parents welcome to help plan the Harbour Cruise for Graduates! Want more information – call 604-540-4424! Hey Central! The Spring Break trip in 2016 is to London, Paris and Italy! See Ms. Lee-Wen in Outreach at break and lunch for an information package!! International Students! There will be an International Lunch for all International Students on Tuesday, January 20 in the student commons! Come to say good bye to those students leaving us in Semester One. All international students welcome! Ms. Phillips. Badminton Intramurals: Games start at 11:50 Large Gym - Schedule posted in Large Gym Spectators in the Bleachers only (NO FOOD) Round Robin: Thurs. Jan. 22 Playoffs: Tuesday Jan. 27 STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES DUE NOW!!! Please see Miss Hundle in the office before school 8:15-8:40, nutrition, lunch break and after school. 2013-2014 Yearbooks…if you have still not picked up your yearbook from June 2014, please see Ms. Hundle in the school office. Buy Your Yearbook Now!! This is your last chance to get your AMAZING yearbook at the early bird price of $50. The price is going up to $60 in January. You can pay in the office or on-line. The writers’ club meets Tuesday at lunch in Ms. Thompson’s room. Hey Central! Still need Spring Break plans? How about travelling to Japan and Korea!? See Ms. Lee in Room C331 for more information. Hey Burnaby Central Wildcats. Are you interested in French Canadian culture and art? We are organizing a Spring Break 2016 trip to Montreal and Quebec City. Please come see Mr. Saggu, Madame Simian or Mr. Shumiatcher if you’d like to join this amazing travel opportunity to Montreal and Quebec City in Spring Break 2016. SCHOLARSHIPS Reminder to all Grads to start applying for scholarships and bursary opportunities. Check the Central's website regulary for scholarship opportunities. There are scholarships for all kinds of students (athletic, academic, artistic etc.) You have nothing to lose and only FREE MONEY to gain! See Ms.Morabito in room A233 if you have any questions. $28,000 Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards Criteria: Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work, Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary . More info on Central's website. DEADLINE: February 1 $1500 BCSSA Scholarship Criteria: excellent academic achievement, and demonstrated exemplary service and leadership within the school and community. See Ms.Morabito for an application. DEADLINE: February 27 $3000 BCGEU Scholarship Are you related to someone who is a member of the BC Government and Service Employees Union? Then this is the scholarship for you. Applications on the school website. DEADLINE: February 27 up to $34,000 SFU Entrance Scholarships Are you planning to attend SFU ? Then don't miss out on the many scholarships listed on their website: DEADLINE: February 28 $1000 Re/Max Quest for Excellence Bursary RE/MAX of Western Canada is offering 16 $1,000 bursaries to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. DEADLINE: MARCH 9 up to $10,000 Michael J Fox Theatre VPA Scholarships Are you currently enrolled in a visual or performing arts course? Do you plan to go into the Arts ? Do you have financial need ? Then this is the scholarship for you. See Ms.Morabito for applications. DEADLINE: March 25th Up to $30,000 Visual College of Art and Design Scholarship Are you interested in pursuing post secondary education in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising, 3D modelling or Game Design ? Then this is the scholarship for you! VCAD is offering up to $150,000 in scholarships. DEADLINE: MAY 22