Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - 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.

7/8 BOYS HOCKEY PLAYERS - Practice is this Friday, February 13th from 3:30 - 4:30 at Walter Baker. If you are unable to make it, you must speak with Mr. Quinn or Mr. MacCuaig. Reminder: All goalies who tried out are asked to come back for a 3rd tryout.

7/8 REACH FOR THE TOP: On Friday, February13th come if you dare! The Smileys will be battling wits with the Da PB and JS. Be in Ms. Curtis' Room at 12:50 sharp!

CENTREPOINTE THEATRE: Students who received permission forms to attend the Black Violin presentation on February 23rd, are reminded to return the forms to Room 130 ASAP.

BILL MASON CENTRE: Students who received permission forms for the trip to the Bill Mason Centre on February 20th are reminded to return the forms to Room 130 ASAP.

ATHLETIC COUNCIL: The Athletic Council meeting has been moved to Wednesday, February 11th at 3:15 in Room 135. If you cannot make it, please speak with Ms. Kuchma

HIGH SCHOOL INTRAMURALS: ALL intramural games are CANCELED this week. Games will commence according to the schedule next week and the games from this week will be rescheduled at the end of the season. Sorry hockey players!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

REWARD: A pink Sony cell phone and a blue iPOD Nano have been lost. There is a $50.00 reward if found and returned. Please see Mr. Pedari.

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