Friday, February 6, 2009

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 5 - Gr. 7 & 8


SCHOLARSHIPS: Two scholarships are available to Grade 12 students who play minor hockey.
1) Royal Bank and the 67's have a $5000 scholarship available to a local male and female hockey player. Visit www.ottawa67s.com and click on the RBC icon for info.
2) Ontario Hockey Federation awards Bursaries to students showing commitment to both hockey and the classroom. Visit www.ohf.on.ca/web_pages/prog_bursary.php for more information.

ST. BRIGID'S SUMMER CAMP: Employment opportunities and Counselor in Training Program available. Employment is open to any student aged 17 or more (mature 16 year olds may be considered). Our Counselor in Training Program is a two-week program open to students aged 15 and 16. Information on job opportunities and the training program for the summer of 2009 may be found on our web site: www.stbcamp.ca. Application forms may be downloaded directly from the site or applicants may also apply online. For more information, contact Joanne Cooke at 613-728-3017 in the evenings between 6:30pm and 8:30pm or by e-mail at joanne.cooke@ottawacatholicschools.ca

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS RUGBY: Any High School girls interested in playing on the rugby team are invited to attend practices on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 7:15am. Please see Miss Carrie if you have any questions or if you can't make it to practice.

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO MATH CONTESTS: Attention all students writing the math contests on February 18th. The Math Department will be holding practice sessions every Day 2 through February 17th to help students prepare for the contest. The practice sessions will take place during lunch in Room 322. All students are encouraged to attend at least ONE practice session. Please bring your lunch with you.

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Complete your volunteer hours during the Canadian Tulip Festival from May 1 to May 18. Contact: volunteer@tulipfestival.ca or call Claudia Nault at 613 567-5757 ext 231 or register online at www.tulipfestival.ca For more information, please drop by Student Services and pick up a package.

HIGH SCHOOL WRITING COMPETITION: Entries are being accepted by Carleton University's Department of English in the following categories: short story, poetry, play or script, or essay on literary topic. See Mrs. Simpson in Room 138 for details and entry forms. Due date is May 1.

GRADE 11 & 12 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Any students interested in volunteering at Shepherd's of Good Hope on Sunday, February 22nd, please see Ms. Soprovich in Room 205 TODAY at the start of lunch.

STRATFORD 2009: Students are reminded to bring in their forms and money for Stratford by February 11th. If you are interested in going, please see Mrs. Simpson in Room 138. 17 spots are now available.

SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY: Come to a Parent and Student Info Night at the Lord Elgin Hotel on February 10th from 7pm - 9pm to find out about Saint Mary's University, an overview of the different programs offered, careers students can pursue with specific degrees, residence options and what living on campus has to offer. See poster info in Student Services

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA: An Information Evening and Fair will be held at the University of Ottawa on Wednesday, February 18th. English presentations take place in Alumni Auditorium at 6:30pm and 7:45pm. The Spring Open House will take place on Friday, March 20, 2009 from 8am to 3pm. Highlights include tours (campus, residences, sports complexes); presentations by liaison officers; information fair offering the opportunity to meet with faculty and service representatives. Students having applied to the University of Ottawa for September 2009 will receive a personal invitation in the mail. For more information, please visit www.admission.uOttawa.ca

LOOKING FOR A FRENCH TUTOR: For one hour per week for a Grade 2 student attending Monsignor Paul Baxter School. Please call Michelle Taniguchi. Will pay.

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY: Representatives from Dalhousie University will be in Ottawa on Sunday, February 8 from 7:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. at The Courtyard by Marriot (350 Dalhousie St. Ottawa) to discuss programs, admissions, scholarship, residences and more. Students and parents are welcome to attend.

U OF T SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM: The University of Toronto's Summer Youth Program brings together the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine, to offer a summer program where high school students experience what it is like to be a student in Canada's premier Medical and Law Schools. Participants take part in "hands-on" academic programming in the same world-class facilities that the undergraduate and graduate students use. This program is held in July on the U of T's Toronto downtown campus, and courses range in length from one to four weeks. For more information about program content, dates and fees please visit the website at www.ysp.utoronto.ca

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