Rosetown Central High School

http://www.sunwestsd.ca/rosetown

April 2019 – Newsletter #6 ________________________________________________________________

Administrators’ Message

Hello Spring! I was considering leaving it at that – but then Mrs. Tischler would need to fill in the blank space with something. This time of year coincides with our 2nd set of Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews, Drama performance, Badminton, SRC Leadership, and the list goes on. Later in the newsletter you will find a section on how interviews work and the best way to navigate them. Thank you to those who make their son/daughter part of the process. The simple Q’s of What are your strengths in this subject? What is your level of self-regulation? How do you demonstrate grit and work ethic? are a few examples of what you might discuss with all three groups present. And if you desire to talk without your child present, you are always welcome to have them leave for part of the discussion. One of the reasons that the interviews are important is that so many individuals (students, parents, and teachers) are leading crazy-busy lives and this is one of the few times set aside to get together to discuss student success and to also make any changes and plans in order to have the year end successfully. And what makes everyone so crazy- busy? It could be the wrapping up a successful basketball season that saw 4 Royals Basketball teams in playoffs. One of which was the Sr. Girls who made it to Regionals this year – congrats team and Coach Wenaas. It could be the SHSAA Gold Medal winning season for the Wrestling team – congrats to Allie and Frankie on their individual Gold and Team Gold. It could be the Drama Club as it gets closer to their Regional Competition. It could be Curling program closing out the season with a District Championship for the ‘three-peat’ Jr. Girls or the Jr. Boys playing well at Districts, or the 4th place plaque for the Sr. Mixed Curling team at the SHSAA Prov’s in Nipawin (which may result in some more busy weekends over the next year as they set their sights on the Gold). And if that didn’t keep the students, parents, and coaches busy enough let’s throw in the Badminton seasons for this month! Oh yeah,…… then there is the rest of the activities beyond school like Hockey (Congrats to the Midget girls on their Provy Championship!), Powerlifting, Dance competition season, and those are just the ones we can think of right now. But regardless of the season or activity, the one thing that is a given is that school and the pursuit of skills and outcomes needs to be kept at a focus. During this last month the Sun West School Division held an annual meeting in conjunction with all SCC’s in the Division with a focus on PeBL and how to support success for all. There is an excellent video that parents may find insightful and informing. We encourage you to check it out https://resourcebank.ca/hubs/parent.

“A Caring School Community Striving To Promote Respect, Leadership, and Responsibility through Quality Education”

Phone: (306) 882-2655 E-mail: rchs@sunwestsd.ca Mr. Jeff Sopczak – Principal Mr. Gary Paproski – Vice Principal

In closing, thank you for finding the time during this busy season to make Interviews and your student’s success at school a priority. If you need a paper copy of the report card please call the office and ask for one in addition to the copy you received in an email – we can have one ready for you to pick up at the office. Mr. J. Sopczak

SRC Spring is in the air and with that our S.R.C. has been busy planting some fresh new ideas. For Saint Patrick’s Day we gave all the boys clovers that they had to hold on to but lost if they talked to any girls at breaks and lunch, those with a clover at the end of the day received a chocolate gold coin! We also gave out lots of green Jell-O to spread some St. Patty’s Day cheer. The S.R.C. will also be starting to have a popcorn sale at the end of every month for $1. Our school division hosts an annual Student Leadership Conference and this year it will be held in Biggar, Sk. on April 11/12. The S.R.C. also is planning on helping sell EYE cards that offer discounts to local businesses and profits go back to helping youth in our community. If you would like one of these cards please talk to any member on the S.R.C. Our school will also be using a website that anyone will be able to order school clothing. This website has clothing, bags, hats, etc. that you can order to have delivered to your house or P.O. box. There are options to personalize these items with names, numbers, or with sports or clubs

April 2

Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews 5:00 – 8:00 pm

April 4

Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews 5:00 – 7:30 pm

April 6

Jr. Badminton Home Tournament

April 13

Jr. District Badminton

April 19 – 26

Easter Break – No Classes

May 2

PARTY Program – Gr 10’s

May 20

Victoria Day – No School

May 21

PD Day – No School

May 29 - 31

Grade 7 Pike Lake Trip

you are involved in. The link is listed below so be sure to check it out to get some awesome RCHS spirit wear! http://rosetownroyals.entripyshops.com/ - Submitted by Meagan Wenzel, SRC President

Jr Badminton Our Jr Badminton season is past the halfway mark and heavily weighted on the last couple of weeks. To this point we have had a full slate of Gr 7 (Mon & Wed) and Gr 8 & 9 (Tues & Thurs) at practices – a total of about 35 regulars! The growth and improvement has been enjoyable to watch, and the matches at practice keep getting more competitive and intense. Over the last few weekends we have attended Tournies in Unity, Biggar, and Wilkie – with hardware coming home each and every tourney with different categories and players. It is not all about the medals, but rather did the players compete to the best of their ability? Did they use the skills they practiced? Do they have a goal of what they want to improve on to do better for the next competition? This weekend was the last of our road tournies – a special thank you to the parents who drove and made it possible. We have our HOME TOURNY this Saturday (Apr 6th 9:30 start), then compete in InterSectionals on Tues 9th after school (vs Plenty). The top 2 from each category then move on to compete in Biggar on Wed 10th in Sectionals. The top 2 from each category move on to the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP hosted by RCHS on Saturday 13th. We hope to have a lot of the Double R’s showing covering the courts with Red and Black on the 13th. See you then.

- Submitted by Mr. Jeff Sopczak

Sr. Badminton Royals Senior Badminton started at the end of February so we are well underway with a new season. So far we have hosted our tournament on March 16th. Thanks to our supportive parents, we also had an excellent booth to go along with competitive badminton play. We have also attended tournaments in Unity, Wilke, and North

Battleford. We have two more tournaments, one in Swift Current and one in Biggar. Playoffs begin with Sectionals at Rosetown. Districts will be held April 13th at LCBI in Outlook, Regionals in Regina on May 4th, and finally Provincials in Swift Current May 11th.

- Submitted by Mr. Gary Paproski

Track & Field

This season Track & Field will be coached by Mr. Wintonyk, Mrs. Billett, Mrs. Frick-Davis, and Mrs. Wenaas. Practices will begin on Tuesday, April 9th. Practice times are scheduled for Tuesday Mornings (7:45 am) and Thursday afternoons (3:30 pm). Students were to have signed up by March 28th at the office. If your son or daughter did not sign up but still wants to participate in track and field this season, please have them talk to one of the coaches. Lastly, there will be a parent and athlete meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd at 8:00 pm (after parent-teacher interviews). Every athlete, and at least one parent or guardian, must attend this meeting.

- Submitted by Mr. Mitchell Wintonyk

RCHS Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

We are once again at that time of year to have what many simply refer to as Parent Teacher

Interviews. Many parents are old hands at this process at RCHS, but with each year we get

many parents who are new to the process. The following information will hopefully help you

out.

When: Tues April 2nd 5:00pm – 8:00pm and Thurs April 4th 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Where: The following teachers will be located in the Gymnasium: Ms. P. Berezowski, Mr.

R. Berezowksi, Ms. C. Billett, Ms. T. Cherepuschak, Ms. C. Holt, Ms. C. Kelman, Mr. J.

McPhee, Mr. M. Wintonyk.

The following teachers will be located in the Common Area/Theatre: Mr. K. Carlson, L.

Civica, Ms. R. Frick-Davis, Mr. J. Danz, Mr. K. Dows, Mr. G. Paproski, Mr. J. Sopczak, Ms.

R. Stein, Ms. K. Wenaas.

Ms. D. Bergerman will be located in Room 112.

How it works: At RCHS the teachers are located in three general areas (as listed

above). When you want to see a specific teacher you go to where they are located and

have a seat in the chairs set up in the waiting area for each teacher, indicating you are the

next up. If there is another parent already in that spot, you are welcome to wait in the

general seating area until that spot opens up.

Reservations? Parents do not have to pre-book or sign up for interviews ahead of time. It

is first come/first serve from 5:00pm until 8:00 (on the 2nd) and until 7:30 (on the 4th). If your

goal is to see all of your child’s teachers, we suggest showing up early. The least busy time

is 5:00pm-6pm.

Time Limits? There is no perfect amount of time to set for an effective interview. In

talking to a number of parents, the following guidelines they gave made good sense:

Try to keep an interview to 5-7 minutes. If not done after 5 min, let the teacher know

you have more to cover and will try to stop back after seeing other teachers (which allows

others parents to have their 5 min of interview time) OR let the teacher know you would

like to book an appointment to meet privately where you can discuss the issues.

If you have a teacher who teaches your one child more than one subject OR if you

have more than one child with that teacher, please try to keep to the 5-7 minutes.

Parent/Teacher/STUDENT – yes, student! The student is a key part of the interview. We

want them attending the conference and be part of the discussion and sharing of what is

being accomplished, and also help explain their own areas of strengths and areas seeking

improvement or support.

http://rosetownroyal

s.entripyshops.com/

SumoBots 2019 On March 21st, 2019 Braedan and Matthew took part in a Robotics competition in Saskatoon at Sask Polytech (formerly SIAST) called SumoBots. The goal of the competition is to push the opposing robot out of a ring. The challenge is that the robots are not remote controlled. They must be programmed before the competition starts and must navigate their way by using sensors. This was the first time RCHS has ever entered the competition and we were one of only two Sun West School Division schools to participate this year. There were 114 robots entered from 44 different schools around the province. We were one of only 4 schools who had entered for the first time ever. In the Round Robin, Matthew and Braedan’s robot won 7 matches and lost only 2. This put them in the Championship Flight. Unfortunately we encountered some mechanical issues with our sensors as well as met some very tough competition in the Championship round and ended up only winning 2 matches and losing 6 matches. We chalked it up as a learning experience for next year! All in all, we finished in the top 30 in the province, which we decided was a very good result for our first year. Some of the schools have been going since the beginning, so they have been competing for the past 10 years. We look forward to expanding the team for next year (we can bring 2 or more teams) and utilizing our knowledge from this year to build an even better robot. - Submitted by Mr. Kent Carlson

Honor Roll Criteria

Grades 7 - 9 – In grades 7 to 9, academic achievement stickers will be given to students who achieve a specific academic level (4 or 5). In order for students in grades 7 to 9 to be placed on the academic achievement roll, they must attain a sticker in a minimum of eight of their subject areas.

Secondary Level - a minimum of 80% average is required in the following subject areas: Grade 10 - ELA A10, ELA B10, Mathematics, History, Science, plus the next 3 highest marks Grade 11 - ELA 20, plus the next 7 highest marks (taken that academic year) Grade 12 - ELA A30, ELA B30, History 30, plus the next 4 highest marks (6 classes must be taken in the current school year)

If a student is taking a class(es) through DLC, the class must be completed (Final Mark) or the class must be scheduled to be completed by yearend AND the student must be current (on track) in the scheduled assignments.

Music Festival

Shout out to the school Bands for trying their best at 90th Rosetown & District Music Festival held on Friday, March 22. Congratulations to the Senior Band for winning an award at the Music

Festival Awards and Scholarship Concert! 🎶 Also congratulations to Johanna Wiebe, Michael Armstrong, Al Apostol, Rhianna Wood, Thyra de Coninck Smith, Erika Mourre, and Cecilia Ledding on winning Instrumental Scholarships at the Music Festival.

- Submitted by Ms. Darla Fischer

RCHS 2019 Heritage Fair RCHS would like to congratulate the below students on advancing onto Regional Heritage Fair, May 15th and 16th, at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon.

Grade 7: Paige Fischer – Hockey Night in Canada Reese Legge - Gardiner Dam Amaris Manning – The Halifax Explosion Dakota Wood – Viola Desmond

Grade 8: Ryan Azan - Vimy Ridge Kayce LaSalle - 4-H in Saskatchewan Allister Merrifield - Moose Jaw Tunnels & Prohibition Joss Nisbet & Ella Wingert - Fernando Osses: A Canadian Immigration Story

- Submitted by Ms. Chelsea Billett

Junior Girls Curling The girls curling had another tremendous season! The girls curled in a bonspiel in Aberdeen and Swift Current before Christmas. After Christmas, they played a few games against Elrose junior girls and the RCHS junior boys’ team. They finished off their junior years with a three-peat at districts! For the past three years, they have been district champions! They defeated Davidson on Friday afternoon 9-0, and then went on to beat Loreburn 12-3 on Friday evening. Saturday saw them playing Loreburn again, this time in the A Final, where they managed to beat Loreburn once again to win Districts with a score of 6-3. I am very proud of the dedication, skill development, and sportsmanship these young women have displayed over the past few years.

- Submitted by Ms. Laurie Slocombe

Sr. Mixed Curling Congratulations to the Sr Mixed Curling team on a very successful season. The team competed at a bonspiel in Prince Albert in December to start their season off. They played very well at Regionals in Regina at the beginning of March to win a spot to Provincials which was held in Nipawin. In Nipawin, the team represented RCHS very well making it through the round robin to the championship round. The team lost the bronze medal game and ended up fourth in the province. Congratulations on a great curling season!

tel: 1-844-966-5547

CSTADS.CA

Our school has been chosen to take part in Health Canada's 2018/2019 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS). CSTADS asks students questions about tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other drug use, bullying, and sleep behaviour. In Saskatchewan, the survey will be implemented by the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Waterloo .

On April 10, 2019, students in grades 7 to 12 with parental permission will take part in the survey. The school will receive school-specific results and a $100 honorarium by participating in the survey.

Please visit the project at cstads.ca for more information or call 1-844-966-5547.

April Career Guidance Newsletter Submitted by R. Frick-Davis

In recent weeks, I have met with RCHS Grade 10 and 11 students to discuss “Credit Requirements for High School

Graduation and Beyond”. Students should be making themselves aware of the credits they may need to attend a

post-secondary program of their choice in the future. The 24 credits needed to attain their Saskatchewan Grade 12

diploma does not always fulfill the prerequisite post-secondary entrance requirements. Doing some research now

will help them to be better prepared for their future endeavors! Please contact me for further information or with

your questions.

A. Seeking Employment?: Now is a great time to begin updating your resume, cover letter,

ePortfolio, etc. and begin researching summer job or other work opportunities. To begin

your search, inquire locally about options (access your allies!), view sites such as:

http://www.careers.gov.sk.ca/studentjobs

https://ca.indeed.com/Saskatchewan-Summer-jobs

http://www.cooljobscanada.com/

http://www.macleans.ca/work/jobs/10-websites-with-summer-jobs-for-students/

Saskjobs

News

Workopolis

myBlueprint (great for creating resumes and/or sharing your portfolio with a potential

employer.

B. Various Exchange/Travel/Learning Opportunities:

a. Learn French: Explore is a five week intensive language program for students

in Grade 11 and 12. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in

the language while experiencing another region in Canada.

b. Student Exchange Programs offer Grade 10 and 11 students the opportunity to

host students from Quebec for three months in the fall before travelling to Quebec

for three months.

c. Communicating for Agriculture Education Program: This is an opportunity

for students to gain agriculture work experience in various parts of the world.

d. Encounters with Canada

e. Canada Youth Forum

f. Variety of Canadian Opportunities

C. Canada’s Most In Demand Jobs for 2019

D. College of Kinesiology Aquatics: aquatics program regularly looks to hire and train

lifeguards and swim instructors. Students with necessary qualification can apply for a job

at the U of S or other aquatic facility. Lifeguarding and Swim Instructor jobs are

awesome opportunities for high school students because of flexible shifts and great pay.

Students also develop many transferable skills through involvement

E. US College Expo: Opportunity to connect with representatives from United States

coleges. Learn more about the selection and application process, student athlete

information, etc. Please register in advance.

F. Great Plains College:

a. Open Houses - Various dates or book a visit on your own.

b. Scholarships – there are a number of Entrance Scholarships, Grade 11 Early

Entrance Scholarships, etc. available. Please inquire for details.

G. University of Alberta

a. Indigenous Student Discovery Day: Indigenous students in Grades 10, 11, and 12

are invited to take part in a one-day uAlberta experience on May 15th. Must

register in advance.

b. Infinite Possibilities – Explore programming options today.

c. Registration 101 Workshops – There are a number of online workshops with

registration tips, how-to videos, etc.

d. Mark updates: Students who have applied can continue to update marks and

submit courses as new information becomes available.

e. Campus Tours: Bookings are available through April 26th. Also open for

Saturday tours on April 13th.

H. University of Calgary

a. Learn about U of C’s first and second choice options when applying for

admission.

b. Explore program options

I. University of Lethbridge:

a. High school students and new to post-secondary applicants can apply using the

online application form. For additional information about applying to the

University of Alberta, please see uab.ca/adm101.

b. University of Lethbridge Programs and Degrees

J. University of British Columbia (including UBC Okanagan)

a. Prospective Student Info at UBCO and Prospective Student Info at UBC

b. Kelowna: An Outdoor Playground with An Urban, Start-up Spirit; explore

UBCO Programming

K. University of Regina

a. Education: The Teacher Education Application Profile (TEAP) is to be filled out

instead of the “High School” application when starting the online process. For

more information, see website. Students can now apply for this all year long.

b. For those that have applied to the U of R, see the Admissions Checklist for info

on next steps.

c. Thinking of a Gap Year? The opportunity to work, travel, volunteer, etc. can be

very valuable. The U of R has an option for you to consider –click on Gap Year.

L. University of Saskatchewan

a. U of S College of Engineering has REMOVED CALCULUS 30 as a prerequisite

for admission. Effective for the 2019 2020 admissions, required Grade 12 classes

are now Pre-Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, and Physics 30. Applications remain

open and the final deadline to apply for the Fall 2019 Term is May 1st.

b. Learning Communities are a fantastic option which a number of our students have

registered for in the past. The Learning Communities involve small groups of

students who enroll in a common set of classes. They gather weekly for peer

mentor meetings and to study. First year students enrolling in Agriculture and

Bioresources, Arts & Science, Engineering and Kinesiology classes are

encouraged to apply. Signup begins in May of 2019 for the fall.

c. Residence applications for the U of S Fall 2019-2020 are now available. There is

a new non-refundable $75 CND Residence Application Fee. Security deposits

will not be collected and any damages or cleaning charges assessed at move-out

will be applied to the resident’s account and a student account hold will be placed

instead. New applicants can create an account by registering through the U of S

PAWS portal using their NSID and password. Online tours of Residences are

also available at the U of S Residence FB Page.

d. Students applying to U of S are required to create an online application file and

upload applicable documents. All official documents (transcripts, English

Language proficiency etc.) must be sent through mail by the appropriate authority

such as the Ministry of Education.

e. University of Saskatchewan Summer Classes give students a head start on their

degree program and can lighten the fall academic load. The deadline to apply is

May 15th. Be sure to contact a U of S Career Counsellor for assistance.

M. Saskatchewan Polytechnic

a. Insight will be held April 10th at all campuses. This is a great chance for students

to experience hands-on activities and learn about program offerings.

b. Saskatchewan Polytechnic corresponds with students electronically through

students’ Saskpolytechnic accounts. So, if you applied and are curious about

updates, please check your account regularly.

c. Business Certificate Program: Did you know Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers

a Business Certificate Program? The program is offered full-time in Saskatoon

and is the first year of the Diploma Program. As well, the Business Certificate is

transferable to the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and other

post-secondary institutions. The average class size is 25 students and allows for

personalized, collaborative, and interactive learning. The certificate provides a

solid foundation to areas in accounting, marketing, management, human

resources, finance, entrepreneurship, etc.

d. A Medical Diagnostics Programs Applicant Information Session is planned for

April 10th in Saskatoon. If interested in applying, please make plans to attend.

This event is a part of the phase 2 application process involving Career

Investigation.

e. What about IT? Grade 10-12 students can explore Computer Engineering

Technology and Business Information systems on March 15th from 9:00 to 4:00 in

Moose Jaw. Please register.

f. Grade 12’s interested in one of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s First Qualified-First

Admitted Programs (most of their programs), should apply asap. Check out the

2019-2020 View Book. Grade 11’s should be aware that the earlier they apply in

their grade 12 year, the better their chances of getting into their chosen program.

g. Dental Hygiene Advance Diploma CHANGES! This program was updated last

fall to move from a 2 year diploma to a 3 year advanced diploma. Please know,

for all applications going forward, they will ONLY ACCEPT CHEMISTRY 30

as the second science required and will no longer accept Physics 30.

h. Dual Credits are a way for students to earn high school and SaskPolytechnic

Credits at the same time. Talk to your Career Counsellor if interested.

i. Sask Polytechnic has a number of New Programs! Check them out! Also, the

Program Explorer is a great way to match your interests, values and skills with

potential programs.

j. See the FAQ page of the SaskPoly website for answers to your questions!

k. Women In Trades Workshops – Open to all females 15 years and older that are

interested in a basic introduction to the skilled trades. Various dates and locations.

N. Lakeland College:

a. Prospective Students Overview – visit this webpage to sign up for student-for-a-

day opportunities. Opportunities to attend information and orientation sessions

also exist.

O. Lethbridge College:

a. Planning to attend Lethbridge College? Check out the Viewbook for 2019/2020!

P. Medicine Hat College:

a. Medicine Hat College offers in-person campus tours and group visit options. As

well, you can visit MHC virtually!

Q. Olds College:

a. Olds Open House If you missed the Open House, you can tour virtually!

This section is intended to keep you posted of various events and open houses. However, every

student’s life/career plan is personalized. As such, you are encouraged to research additional

opportunities that may be more suited to your life/career planning process.

Please click on links to view the website information.

April 6 US Expo – Opportunity to connect with representatives from United States coleges.

Learn more about the selection and application process, student athlete information,

etc. Please register in advance.

April 9-10 CONTACT Conference 2019: You Career, Your Adventure This is an amazing

opportunity for Career Counsellors, Career Education Teachers, etc. to learn about

areas pertinent to the big picture of career development.

April 10 Insight: Student to spend a half day (AM) experiencing hands-on activities and

leanring about specific programs, admissions, and application processes at Sask

Polytechnic

April 10 Diagnostic Medical Professions Career Exploration & SK Polytechnic Applicant

Information Sessions. Grade 11 or 12 students interested in learning more about the

following programs are STRONLY encouraged to attend: Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technology (CLXT), Cytotechnology (CYTO), Diagnostic

Medical Sonographer (DMS), Magnetic Resonance Technologist (MRI), Medical Laboratory

Assistant (MLA), Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Medical Radiologic Technology

(MRT), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT), Phlebotomy

Upcoming Events

Grade 12 Students: If you applied to various pot-secondary institutions, PLEASE remember to check your email and post-secondary accounts regularly to keep up with time sensitive information! If needed, request copies of your transcripts to be sent from the Ministry of Education to post-secondary institutions. Scholarship $$ is still available. Be sure to investigate entrance scholarships if applying for post-secondary programs.

April 12 Skills Work! Young Women’s Conference – open to Grade 9-12 females.

Saskatchewan Canada Saskatchewan is being hosted on April 12th from 8:45

to 3:15pm in Saskatoon this year. April 16 Careers in Welding in Regina from 5:00 to 8:00 at SaskPolytech. This will provide

parents and students with the opportunity to tour the shop, learn about welding

careers, etc. Register at mypath.

Rosetown Central High School Grade 12 students

should be aware of the award criterion, application

process and deadlines for our local scholarships. Many

are due in April and May. An investment of time and

energy can lead to $$$.

Scholarship Application Tips:

Do your research! There are scholarship opportunities for almost everyone! Make time

to investigate by talking to your Career Counsellor, parents, visiting related websites, etc.

o http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/

o https://yconic.com/

o https://scholartree.ca

Plan in Advance. Some scholarships may require

essays, reference letters, etc. Be sure to allow

yourself and others time to prepare, edit, revise, etc.

any needed documentation.

Choose your reference wisely

Double check criteria, follow instructions, adhere to

deadlines

Save your work to a word document. As you start to apply for multiple scholarships, you

will soon realize that many of your responses can be tweaked and used again!

Now is an important time to look into deadlines for entrance scholarships at a variety of

post-secondary institutions you have applied for. Do your research!

Due Date Scholarship Amount Criteria

April 1 Stuck At Prom $10,000 This is a creative and fun contest – but not

for everyone! Use your imagination to

create Duck Tape prom fashions in either

the “Dress” or “Tux” category for a chance

to win $10,000!

Scholarships

April 14 Ken Dryden

Scholarship

8 * $3,000

Or

80% tuition

For students currently or formerly in the

care of the Canadian Child Welfare system.

Essays about achievements, aspirations, and

personal support required.

April 15 Sask Tel Indigenous

Youth Awards of

Excellence

Recognition for

Achievement

To recognize achievement. Nominees must

be of Aboriginal ancestry, between 14 and

18 years of age, and have demonstrated

outstanding commitment and/or ability in

one of 10 categories.

April 18 Access Scholarship 20 * $1,000 Criteria include volunteerism, grades, and

community building.

April 28 Mary Joyce Booth

Scholarship

2 * $1,500 Available to French as a Second Language

(FSL) students entering first year of a post-

secondary program in the French language.

April Paddy O’Rourke

Poetry Scholarship

$1,000 Must be accepted into a post-secondary

program with one class in the literary arts.

Letter indicating reason why you should

receive award. Sample of poetry.

May 17 TransCanada

Scholarship

Up to $10,000 Available to students from Canada and

beyond. Students can answer five questions

on their website to see if they pre-qualify.

Must be enrolled in a post-secondary

institutions, a citizen or permanent resident

of Canada, located near TransCanada’s

operations or projects, benefit from funding.

June 30 Grade 11 Early

Entrance Awards at

Great Plains College

$1,000 Min 70% average in certain Grade 11

classes- apply before June 30th

Aug 28 Jack Moore

Memorial

Scholarship and

Burgess Bursary

Saskatchewan

Command

10 scholarships

10 bursaries

$500 each

Students may apply for scholarship,

bursary, or both. Must be:

Resident of SK

A child, grandchild or great-grandchild of

current or former serving member of

Canadian Armed or Allied Forces or

RCMP; and entering first year of post

secondary education. Career Counsellors

have the application form.

Various CWB Welding

Foundation Awards

Various

Amounts

Apply as early

as possible

Must be accepted into full-time welding

program for post-secondary.

Complete online form

Provide 2 references (not family)

Current transcript

Letter of recommendation

500 word essay

Various 4-H Scholarships Various Must be a member of 4-H programs

Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship awards all Saskatchewan Grade 12 graduates a scholarship

of $500/year to a maximum of $2,000 if attending recognized post-secondary in SK.

In addition to Scholarship opportunities, you may want to investigate Student Loans,

accessing RESP’s, etc.

Info as shared by the Canada Education Savings Program: Planning for a child’s post-secondary education, whether it is in an apprenticeship program, CEGEP, trade school, college or university, can open up a world of opportunities for a child. To help save for a child’s future studies, the Government of Canada provides two education savings incentives, which are deposited into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).

The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) consists of a basic amount of 20% on the first

$2,500 in annual personal contributions to an RESP (this grant is available to all eligible

beneficiaries regardless of family income), as well as the additional amount of Canada Education

Savings Grant, which is:

a) 10% on the first $500 of annual personal contributions for children from families with an

adjusted income greater than $46,605 and up to $93,208; or,

b) 20% on the first $500 of annual personal contributions for children from families with an

adjusted income of $46,605 or less. CESG is available until the end of calendar year in which the beneficiary turns 17, and the maximum

lifetime amount, including the additional amount of Canada Education Savings Grant, is $7,200.

The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is available for eligible children from low-income families

born in 2004 or later and provides an initial payment of $500 plus $100 for each year of eligibility,

up to age 15, for a maximum of $2,000. Personal contributions are not required to receive the

CLB.

RESPs are the only savings vehicle that attract the federal and, where applicable, provincial education savings incentives. The money saved in an RESP is not only used to help with tuition, but can also be used to pay for housing, transportation and other education-related expenses, such as textbooks, equipment, supplies, etc., once enrolled in post-secondary education.

April 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2

Parent/Teacher/ Student Interviews

5:00 – 8:00

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4

Parent /Teacher/ Student Interviews

5:00 – 7:30

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5

5

6 Jr Badminton Home Tournament

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6

9

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11

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12

4

13

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16

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19 Good Friday No Classes

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21 22 Easter Monday No Classes

23 No Classes

24 No Classes

25 No Classes

26 No Classes

27

28 29

3

30

4

May 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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5

2

PARTY Program – Gr 10’s 6

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15

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Victoria Day No Classes

21

Staff Only Professional Development (No Classes)

22

6

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