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Thank you so much for signing up! We will be sending out weekly emails every week with new and up to date
information from the Career Centre. Remember: we only highlight a handful of items in this email. For more
comprehensive and detailed information, please visit the PM Career Centre Wiki
https://pmcareer.wikispaces.com or drop the by Career Centre! We’re happy to help you!
Please feel free to give us feedback on what you would like to see included in these weekly emails. You can
contact us at pmar_careers@sd36.bc.ca
NEWS & PROGRAM OF THE WEEK (new!)
PM COURSE FAIR (Grade 10 and 11 students only)
Thursday, February 24th
All students who are currently in Grades 10 or 11 will have an opportunity to take part in the first annual PM
Course Fair! Teachers from every department in the school will be on hand to explain the details about every
single course that PM has to offer its senior students! There will be many
Not sure what the difference is between Superfit and Weight Training? Are you wondering about how to
choose between Geography 12, History 12, Law 12 or Social Justice 12? Did you think that Foods and Nutrition
was the only course that the Home Ec. Department had to offer? Have you always wanted to check out what
the Tech Ed. Department has to offer?
Not to worry PM! Help is on the way! On Thursday, February 24th you will have the opportunity to see what
each and every department has to offer you. If you need more guidance, school counselors and the Career Ed.
Staff will be there to help you navigate through the process. More details will be available from your teachers
soon…and parents are welcome to participate in this event as well!! Stay tuned…
POST SECONDARY APPLICATIONS DEADLINES ARE LOOMING…
By now, all of the Grade 12s have completed the Bridge to Higher Education consultations with the Career Ed.
Staff. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to drop by the Career Centre and we are happy to
help you! Application deadlines are coming up soon (UBC, SFU, UVIC—Feb. 28th) so make sure you apply
ASAP. If you haven’t applied yet and may need some assistance…come see us in the Career Centre ASAP!
Any students in Grade 8-11 are welcome to come to the Career Centre to discuss your post secondary and career
plans. The Career Centre has up to date information on all of the different programs offered at the local
colleges and universities. You may want to see what the different programs are requiring for
admissions—this may impact some of the choices that you will need to make during your course
selections for next year!
PROGRAM OF THE WEEK
Each week I will highlight a program at a local post-secondary institution. The programs that will be
highlighted will not be the typical choices that most students tend to make when choosing a program for after
high school. I am trying to encourage all of you to look further than the typical programs (Sciences, Business,
Arts, Engineering) and see the vast number of opportunities that are out there! Please see me in the Career
Centre if you want further information. Thanks! --Ms. Lee
Langara College--Journalism (part of the Creative and Applied Arts department)
http://www.langara.bc.ca/creative-arts/journalism/index.html
Program Overview
Langara College’s Journalism Program graduates work in every major media outlet in Vancouver, across BC
and Canada, and around the globe. For more than 40 years, Langara has established itself as the top school for
intensive hands on training in all the skills required for successful careers in print, broadcasting and the
web. The college offers two programs: a two-year Diploma Program that combines academic courses
with journalism skills for high school graduates and an eight-month Certificate Program for those with
university degrees. Both programs prepare students for work in community and daily newspapers, magazines,
radio and television broadcasting, public relations and on the web.
Students in both programs experience the life of a reporter by researching, conducting interviews, writing
stories, and shooting photos for the department’s weekly newspaper, The Voice, that is circulated on campus
and in the surrounding community. Students also file stories, take pictures and produce videos for The Voice’s
website. As students gain practical skills, they work as editors on The Voice, assigning stories, editing, doing
page design, photo editing, pagination and uploading to the web.
In the Diploma Program, students also produce the Langara Journalism Review, an annual magazine covering
media issues and personalities in Western Canada.
Apply now:
Journalism now accepting applications. Deadline: April 30, 2011
Entrance Exams:
Journalism entrance test offered: February 22, March 23 and April 21.
Exams take place at 7 p.m. in Room A122A at the main campus.
Diploma Admission Requirements:
Please refer to the information regarding general requirements for Admission and Application to Langara
College programs.
Academic Requirements
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Completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent. If students do not have BC Grade 12 or equivalent and they
are at least 19 years of age, they may be accepted provided they have a minimum of 3 credits of
university-transferable courses with a grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
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One of the following:
LET with a minimum level 3; LPI with a minimum 26 on the essay and one of 5 in English usage, 5 in
sentence structure, or 10 in reading comprehension; BC English 12 or equivalent with a minimum 80%;
BC English Literature 12 with a minimum 80%; a university-level English or Communications course for
which Langara awards transfer credit, with a minimum 'C-'; or an 'S' in one of ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110.
Program Requirements
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A high level of achievement in English and/or writing in the senior grades of secondary school or the
equivalent.
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Successful completion of the Journalism Program entrance test that includes sections on English
language usage, current events and news writing.
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Keyboarding skills of at least 40 wpm.
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A résumé.
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A minimum 500-word typed statement of intent indicating why students want to be a journalist and
their career goals.
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An interview with journalism faculty may be required.
Documents Required for Application Evaluation
(Applications will not be considered until all documents have been received.)
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Completed application for admission form.
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Official transcript(s).
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LET or LPI scores (if applicable).
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Résumé.
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Statement of intent.
Please refer to the program application dates in the Application for Admission section in this Calendar.
Program Notes
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Submission of a portfolio of students' writings or their video or audio projects is strongly
recommended. Do not send originals of published materials; photocopies are acceptable. Video or audio
tapes will be returned. Students may submit the portfolio with their application or at the time of their
entrance tests.
**Please see Ms. Lee in the Career Centre for further information!**
UPCOMING PM CAREER CENTRE EVENTS
Bridge to Higher Education (Grade 12 students only)
All Grade 12 students should have already met with a staff advisor for their Bridge to Higher Education
consultations.
Each session will take no longer than 5-10 minutes and will cover the following:
-completing your Post Secondary Institution forms—this allows you to select which schools you want to have
access to your transcripts
-discuss your plans for after graduation (post secondary/career choices)
-hand out some information on financial planning for post secondary studies and other related resources
Any student who wants to spend more time discussing their plans will be scheduled for a more in-depth session
at a later date. Please do not hesitate to ask if you need more information or assistance! We are here to help
you! =)
PLEASE COME DOWN TO THE CAREER CENTRE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOUR
BRIDGE TO HIGHER EDUCATION CONSULTATION YET! (OR IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER
CONSULTATIONS!)
Upcoming lunch hour info sessions by the following presenters (pending) DATES TBA:
BCIT School of Health Sciences http://www.bcit.ca/health/
BCIT Engineering http://www.bcit.ca/path/engineering/
BCIT School of Business http://www.bcit.ca/business/
Douglas College Department of Sport Science http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/sport-science.html
SFU Faculty of Applied Sciences http://fas.sfu.ca/
SFU Faculty of Arts http://www.fass.sfu.ca/
SFU Faculty of Health Sciences http://www.fhs.sfu.ca/
SFU Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology http://www.sfu.ca/bpk/
UBC Faculty of Arts http://www.arts.ubc.ca/
UBC School of Human Kinetics http://www.hkin.educ.ubc.ca/School/index.htm
UBC Faculty of Science http://www.science.ubc.ca/
UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/
Job Search, Resume and Cover Letter Resources Section on the PM Career Centre Wiki
Are you looking for a job? Do you need help with your resume and cover letter? Are you unsure about what to
do in an interview? Check out the resources in the “Job Search, Resume and Cover Letter” section of the PM
Career Centre Wiki (pmcareer.wikispaces.com) to get some help! Don't forget that you can always drop by the
Career Centre to get help with any of these things!
A special thank you to Mr. Wilkie and the Planning Department for providing most of the resources!~
POST SECONDARY INFO
Application deadline for most post secondary institutions are coming up soon…so all Grade 12
students who have not applied for any schools yet should really start thinking about doing it
really soon! Also…many of the major entrance scholarships to the universities have deadlines
that are coming up as well.
Check out the “Post Secondary Info” section of the PM Career Centre Wiki
(pmcareer.wikispaces.com) for updated information and direct links to:
How to Apply
Application Deadlines
Admission Averages
Admission Requirements
Programs of Study
Post secondary institutions that are highlighted are:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
University of British Columbia
Simon Fraser University
University of Victoria
Douglas College
Langara College
British Columbia Institute of Technology
University of the Fraser Valley
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the “Volunteer Opportunities” section of the PM Career Centre Wiki (pmcareer.wikispaces.com) for
links to different volunteer resources.
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Here is a link to some of the CURRENT volunteer opportunities in Surrey…check it out and see what’s right for
you!! (Remember: universities are starting to place more and more emphasis on volunteer experience in their
admission process…so start volunteering soon!)
http://volweb.ca/volweb/vc_homepage.php?CentreID=195&show=10&sorteve=&sorteveorder=&q=&q1=SUR
REY&OrgID=&TimeFrame=&Age%5B%5D=2&x=0&y=0&page=2
There is a listing of suggestions for places to volunteer throughout Surrey and the Lower
Mainland under the “Volunteer Opportunities” section of the PM Career Centre Wiki
(pmcareer.wikispaces.com)
If you know of any other organizations that are looking for volunteers…please let Ms. Lee know so that it can be
posted on the Wiki!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many of the scholarships that you may wish to apply for have deadlines in the spring. Often the application
process does not start until we are further into the school year. I recommend that you all start researching
some of the scholarships that will be opening up soon so that you can start planning ahead for when you actual
start applying. Check out the “Scholarship Info” section of the PM Career Centre Wiki for links to different
databases of scholarships.
New scholarships this week:
If you are planning on applying for the UBC or SFU Major Entrance Scholarships…you need to come
down to the Career Centre to speak with Mr. Wilson THIS WEEK ASAP.
The deadlines are fast approaching…don’t miss out!
Check out the following links for more info:
SFU: http://students.sfu.ca/entrancescholarships/
UBC:
https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/counsellors/mes.ezc;jsessionid=D2BF105151410848AB63D9AF53C3EB34?pageID=13
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BC School Superintendents Association
Deadline: April 20, 2011
Grades 6-12 Technology Scholarship
The Technology Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in technology-based learning. The BCSSA and
Apple Canada invite BC public school students in grades 6-12 to design a website for an opportunity to receive a
scholarship prize of an Apple MacBook. There are four MacBook awards, one in each of the grade-level entry
categories: Grade 6-7, Grade 8-9, Grade 10-11 and Grade 12.
Download the flyer here.
Grade 12 Essay Scholarship
The Grade 12 Essay Scholarship provides financial assistance to BC public school students planning to pursue a
teaching career. One scholarship winner will be chosen among finalists from each of the BCSSA's six regional
chapters by a committee of educators. The winner will receive $1000, and the five finalists will receive $200 each.
In addition to submitting an essay (1000 words maximum), applicants must provide a transcript of grades and
two letters of reference attesting to school/community leadership.
The topic for the 2010 Grade 12 Essay Scholarship is "Personalized Learning in the 21st Century. How should
schools address the learning needs of students for the next generation?"
Entries must be received by April 20, 2011. Send to:
Essay Scholarship
Suite 208, 1118 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5
Check out the following link if you want to apply:
http://www.bcssa.org/scholarships.html
BC Soccer Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2011
BC Soccer is proud to award scholarships every year to players and referees proceeding on to post secondary
education. The Scholarships are awarded at a special Awards and Scholarship Celebration at the British
Columbia Soccer Association’s Annual General Meeting held in June each year. Applications must be signed off
by your Youth District Chairperson or Adult League President. The completed application can either be
forwarded to BC Soccer by the Youth District/Adult League or the individual who is applying for the
scholarship application.
Applications must be received by the British Columbia Soccer Association Office by March 31st.
Check out the following link to get more details on how to apply:
http://www.bcsoccer.net/bcsa/COMMUNITY/ScholarshipApplications/tabid/156/Default.aspx
Girl Guides of Canada Scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2011
If you are a registered member of the Girl Guides of Canada, there are a number of scholarships that are
available for you to apply for.
Please check out the following link for more information on the different scholarships and on how to apply:
http://www.girlguides.ca/scholarships
Prospera Credit Union—various scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2011
Low Top--Prospera Scholarships for those attending high school
$1500 Low-Top Educational Awards are open to any Prospera member under 18 years of age, planning to
pursue a full-time postsecondary education. This award is based not only on academic achievements, but also
on financial need and involvement in the community. So if, for example, you’ve kept your grades up while
helping your local hockey team raise money for those new uniforms, this is the award for you!
Cross Trainer--Prospera Bursaries
$1000 Cross Trainer Educational Awards are open to any Prospera member pursuing a full-time postsecondary education in the fields of Athletics, Fine Arts, or Culture. The award is based on ability, potential,
community involvement and financial need. Sadly,
your professional fooz ball aspirations won’t qualify you, but lots of other eligible fields will, including any
sports, fine arts, or cultural programs offered by a recognized institution.
Who Qualifies?
Applicants must be members in good standing of Prospera Credit Union for at least one year prior to the
deadline in order to qualify for our Educational Awards Program. In addition, applicants must be residents of
British Columbia, but may attend a university or college within Canada.
The following members are more than welcome to apply:
• High school graduates wishing to pursue post secondary education on a full-time* basis.
• University, college or trade students (including mature students) continuing their post-secondary education
on a full-time basis.
*Full-Time Student: Enrollment in at least 60% (40% for students
with permanent disabilities and those applying for All Star
Awards) of a full-time course load for credit, for a period of
at least 12 consecutive weeks at a designated school.
Check out the following link for more details and information on how to apply:
https://www.prospera.ca/Community/CommPrograms/SupportEd/
Surrey United Soccer Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Surrey United Soccer Club annually awards a minimum of two $500 scholarships to Surrey United soccer
players.
These scholarships are available to both boys and girls. Recipients must be currently registered players with
Surrey United Soccer Club who will graduate Grade 12 in June 2011.
Applicant Criteria:
The scholarship application must be submitted to Surrey United Soccer (address below) no later than April
30th, 2011.
Student must:
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be graduating in 2009/10 from a Surrey School District high school.
have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
plan to attend an accredited University or College, starting no later than September 30, 2010.
be a registered player for Surrey United Soccer in the 2010/11 year.
have played a minimum of 4 years for Surrey United Soccer Club.
Applicant must complete the information on the Surrey United Scholarship Application Form and mail the
completed form, including reference letters, to:
Surrey United Soccer Club
Box 34212 – 17790 #10 Highway
Surrey, BC V3S 1C7
Check out the following link for application details:
http://www.surreyunitedsoccer.com/youth/scholarships.htm
Here are the scholarships that have deadlines coming up over the next few weeks. For a more
detailed list of scholarships...check out the “Scholarship Info” section of the PM Career Centre
Wiki (pmcareer.wikispaces.com)
BCGEU Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2011
Offered to students who are related to BC Government and Service Employees’ Union members and who are entering
recognized programs in post-secondary institutions.
A total of $36,000 is available ($2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students). There are also
scholarships available for students with learning disabilities.
Please see the BCGEU website for more information:
http://www.bcgeu.ca/member_resources_scholar
SFU Surrey Entrance Award
Deadline: February 28, 2011
$2,000 SFU Surrey Entrance Awards to high school students in BC
Goals of the award:
 to attract well-qualified students to SFU
 To further develop SFU’s relationship with BC high schools
 To promote awareness of the campus’ first-year, cohort programs and degress of SFU Surrey
Available to students who plan to begin their studies at SFU Surrey Campus in one of the following five, first-year cohort
programs:
 Systems One (Applied Sciences) http://www.surrey.sfu.ca/mechatronics
 Explorations (Arts and Social Sciences) http://www.fass.surrey.sfu.ca/expl
 BusOne (Business Administration) http://www.surrey.sfu.ca/business/busone
 TechOne (Communication, Art and Technology) http://www.techone.sfu.ca/
 Science Year One http://www.surrey.sfu.ca/science
Students who apply for direct admission to the following programs at the Surrey campus are also eligible to apply for the
awards:
Software Systems (Computing Science)
Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Engineering Science)
Criminology
World Literature
Business Administration
Interactive Arts and Technology
Education (BGS)
Mathematics
Management and Systems Science
Students with averages between 80 and 89.4 percent are eligible to apply. (Students with 90% or greater will receive a
$3500 Summit Scholarship will those with 95% or greater will receive a $5,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship.)
Please click on the following link for application details:
http://www.surrey.sfu.ca/undergraduate/financial_aid/surrey_entrance_award_details
Or come by the Career Centre for more information.
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PRINCIPALS STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2011
Student Leadership Award ~
The Canadian Association of Principals and Lifetouch, Canada are proud to sponsor this award this year.~ The
purpose of this award is to afford principals the opportunity to recognize one of their student leaders and to
enter that student as a nominee for a national scholarship.
The C.A.P. Student Leadership Award scholarship is designed to provide the broadest possible base upon
which to evaluate candidates.~Effective 2010, Twelve scholarships of $750.00 each will be
awarded.~ (One scholarship per CAP provincial/territorial affiliate) Only students graduating in
their final year of high school are eligible for nomination.
Each school that wishes to participate in the scholarship program is asked to nominate one student leader who
demonstrates outstanding leadership.~ Nominees should be in the top 20% of their class.~ Deadline to submit
nominations is March 1.~~
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED TO BE NOMINATED FOR THIS AWARD…PLEASE
SEE MS. LEE IN THE CAREER CENTRE BY NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 14, 2011.
BCCPAC EDUCATIONAL AWARD
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2011
BCCPAC Educational Award Criteria
The BCCPAC Educational Award is granted annually to a well-rounded student in Grade 12 who is involved and
interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in
education.~The student must be from a school that has a PAC that is a member of BCCPAC.~
The following must be submitted:
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A completed BCCPAC Educational Award Application Form showing specific plans as to immediate
future academic, technical, or vocational education or training studies.
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A 300 - 500 word essay on the value of parent involvement in education, with reference to
Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), District Parent Advisory Councils (DPACs), and/or BCCPAC.
A cover letter including information about interests and evidence of good citizenship, leadership,
sportsmanship, and community service.
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Two letters of reference, one from an educator and one from a community member, but not a relative of
the applicant.~The references should comment on the applicant's good citizenship, leadership,
sportsmanship, and community service.
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Copies of Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards to date.
Children of current BCCPAC board members, staff, or contractors are not eligible to apply for this award.
This provincial award is in the amount $500. Completed applications must be received by the BCCPAC office
by March 1st each year.
Check out the following link for more information:
http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/aboutus/awards/edawardcriteria.aspx
TREVOR LINDEN COMMUNITY SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2011
If you are a young British Columbian who has made a difference in your community, we want to hear from you!
The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship rewards students who have demonstrated outstanding
leadership abilities and exemplary contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the
community.
Who is eligible?
The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship recognizes 4 student leaders in the province of British
Columbia entering their first year of post secondary education, in good academic standing that have made
exceptional contributions to:
 School and community service, leadership
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Initiating community development
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Affecting positive change
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Mentoring others
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Personal development and growth
 Good academic performance
Taking the time to do something for others during difficult times in one’s own life requires particularly
outstanding commitment. This is why, as part of the selection process, the personal circumstances and/or
challenges of each applicant will be considered. Applicants who posses personal qualities such as dedication,
commitment to helping others and strength of character will also be considered.
How do we decide?
Each applicant is reviewed and scholarship recipients are chosen based on who most closely meets the
selection criteria from various regions in British Columbia (provided there are suitable, qualified applicants). A
total of 4 scholarships will be awarded to high school students who have the academic skills to successfully
enter and complete post secondary education on a full-time basis. Scholarship recipients will be notified prior
to the end of June.
Check out the following link for information on how to apply:
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?bcid=172
W. GARFIELD WESTON ENTRANCE AWARD
DEADLINE: MARCH 29, 2011
**This scholarship is open to students attending COLLEGE in a NON-UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
program**
Selection Criteria
Entrance W. Garfield Weston Awards recognize and reward the outstanding college-bound student who is:
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passionate about his or her field of study;
 curious, courageous, and willing to try new things;
 community-minded and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for an Entrance W. Garfield Weston Award, a student must:
 be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
 have completed or be presently completing secondary school diploma/credentials OR have been out of
school (post-secondary studies) for a minimum of three years (students who~are~presently enrolled in
colleges doing their high school equivalency are eligible to apply);
 be entering his or her first-year of full-time college studies in the fall of 2010 leading to a diploma or
applied degree (university transfer programs, post-graduate, and pre-university DEC studies are not
eligible) in a program recognized as eligible by the college and the W. Garfield Weston Awards;
 be entering full-time college studies of at least 16 months in duration with a 100% full-time course load;
and
 have a minimum average of 75% in courses required for his or her college program of choice.
Check out the following link for more information on how to apply:
http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/EntranceAwards
Maggie Lee
Teacher / Career Education Facilitator / Aboriginal Teacher Advocate / Student Council Sponsor
Princess Margaret Secondary School
12870 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M9
Phone 604-594-5458 Fax 604-594-4689
lee_maggie@sd36.bc.ca