October 22, 2015
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Events Calendar
In this issue…
October 22: PSIBC Night
Oct. 23: District Pro-D day
Nov. 04: Career Day
Nov. 06: Senior Sail
Nov. 12: U. of Calgary Info Session
Post-Secondary News
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Scholarships
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Volunteering
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Nov. 13: Western U. Info Session
Nov. 17: U. of Waterloo Info Session
Nov. 19: U. of Alberta Info Session
Nov. 20: School not in session
Post-secondary News and Events
S.A.T. TEST FOR GRADE 12’S
Deadlines to register to write the SAT this year for Grade 12 students seeking admission to US universities for Fall 2016 are
coming up! Register by October 9 for the November 7 test; by November 5 for the December 6 test – later test dates are
available, but your scores may not arrive in time for admission deadlines. Check college admission sites for their deadlines;
and check the College Board’s SAT score reporting dates to post-secondary institutions online at
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning/scores/dates
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTES IN BC INFO SESSION COMING TO MOODY – Thursday, Oct. 22
Join university recruiters and advisors from schools all over BC for our PSIBC info session in the Main
Gym, Small gym and MPR from 7– 9 pm. Learn about all the programs offered. Ask questions about
admissions for non-IB students as well as IB students, financial aid options, and dates and deadlines.
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TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
Our first Preview Weekend of the school year is on October 23–24, followed by two more on February 19–20 and
March 18–19. As always, they're free to attend. Spread the word and register soon. (They have a habit of filling up
quickly!) Did you know more than 99% ot TWU students don't pay the full cost of tuition? Academic
scholarships, financial aid, grants and loans are a few of the ways students shrink tuition costs. If you know
someone who's waffling on whether to apply, encourage them to go for it. Academic scholarship offers are
sent with our admission letters, and students can apply for TWU Aid & Awards after they're admitted. Our Fall 2016
admission application is open now. (The Financial Aid one typically opens in early December.)
UBC PHARMACY INFO SESSION: Thursday, October 29
If you’re interested in a career in Pharmacy, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the new ‘Entry-toPractice Doctor of Pharmacy’ program. Talk with faculty and current Pharmacy students about the new
program’s admission requirements, procedures and find out what being a Pharmacy student is about. Info
session is at UBC’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, 2405 Westbrook Mall. See Career Website for info.
UBC SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: This is new for students applying to Commerce this year.
Students will need to provide a video of themselves answering several of their Personal Profile
questions. Find out more about this new step: Bachelor of Commerce admissions requirements
ONLINE POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION (PSI) SELECTIONS for STUDENTS
The online PSI Selections Form is now available for students graduating in the 2015/16 school year. This online
form should only be submitted by Grade 12 students who expect to graduate this school year and are applying to
a PSI for September 2016 admission. For more information please visit the Career Center website.
MOTION PICTURE AND NEW MEDIA CAREER EXPO – Wednesday, November 04
11 am – 5 pm at the Creekside Community Centre, in Olympic Village Vancouver – the annual point of access to the people,
organizations and companies that make the Motion Picture and New Media Industry in BC tick! Exhibitors this year include
Etch Media – visual effects, finishing, color correction, Vanarts -diploma programs to prepare for work in specialized areas
including Visual Effects Production, Game Asset Design, Character Animation, Digital Photography, Acting for Film &
Television, Web Development and Broadcasting, WIDC (Women in the Director’s Chair), IronHorse Motion Picture Studios,
Act Safe – setting the stage to work safely, Celluloid Social Club – independent short film screening and networking,
Rainmaker- providing details on post-production and visual effects. Returning will be UBCP, providing updates on what’s
going on in the acting community, and Fusion Cine, with demonstrations of the latest equipment. Free admission with
registration: visit www.career-expo.ca
UNIVERITY OF CALGARY INFO SESSION: Thursday November 12
Join the U of C in the Drama room at lunchtime, Thursday, November 12. Find out how this vibrant research
university engages students in leadership development in the arts, athletics, science, medicine, engineering,
volunteerism and business. Pick up viewbooks and ask questions about scholarships and admissions.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY PMSS INFO SESSION: Friday November 13
Grade 11 & 12 students are now invited to the Western University info session at lunchtime, NOVEMBER 13 in
the drama room. Find out all you need to know about programs, admissions and scholarships.
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO INFO SESSION – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Bring your lunch to the Drama room to find out more about the renowned University of Waterloo, Canada’s most
innovative university, and the top comprehensive research university in the country. Programs and admissions
will be covered
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA INFO SESSION THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19
Join advisors from Alberta’s ‘flagship university’ as the university visits PMS on Thursday, November 19 at
lunchtime in the Drama Room for an informative meeting – learn about the U of A’s 200 undergraduate
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programs, ask questions about admissions & scholarships, and find out why Mclean’s ranks the U of A in the top
5 medical/doctoral & research universities in Canada.
KPU AT PORT MOODY: Monday November 23, 2015
Kwantlen Polytechnic University will be here to talk about their programs and answer questions on Monday
November 23 at lunchtime in the drama room. Come out and explore what opportunities they offer.
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY SESSIONS
Learn about Cap’s unique programs from instructors, students and alumni. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 at 6:00 pm in the Birch
Building Atrium, N. Vancouver Campus. Tour the campus and explore the resource fair, talk to academic advisors & student
organizations. Register at explorecapilano.ca. OR program information meetings will allow you to learn specific information
about one area of study at Capilano University. Attendance is free, however pre-registration may be recommended for some
meetings. Find out about all your opportunities at Capilano University on the events calendar.
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25
U of T is coming to PMSS. Join us at lunchtime in the drama room on November 25 to listen and learn all about
U of T. Ask questions about admissions, scholarships and important deadlines.
McGILL AT MOODY!
Don’t miss this one! Get answers to all your admissions and programs questions: Montreal’s McGill University
invites you to join them for an informative 45 minute session in the Drama Room at LUNCHTIME – Tuesday
December 01, 2015.
SHAD VALLEY SUMMER 2015, JULY 3 – JULY 29
A unique academic & leadership pre-university enrichment experience: SHAD is seeking exceptional students
interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) with incredible intellect, drive, initiative
and creativity, from Grades 10, 11 & 12.Students live on a university campus for a month, collaborate with
other high achieving peers from all over Canada, work alongside top academic and business mentors, and
develop personal, social and intellectual skills in a supportive environment. An enriching extension of the IB
program experience, participation at Shad supports CAS, Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. More
details are now IN THE CAREER CENTRE and online at http://shad.ca/Students.htm Applications due
November 30, 2015 at www.shad.ca/apply
Scholarships & Bursaries, Contests: in deadline order
NOVEMBER
PMSS SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSION #2
Think you’re not ‘scholarship’ material? Think again – Port Moody’s Local Scholarship package also offers
bursaries and awards that have more to do with who you are and a whole lot less to do with grades than you
might imagine: your interests, school and community volunteering! Even if you missed the first meeting it is not
too late to get the basics on National, Entrance, Provincial, Community, District and School-based Scholarships
and Bursaries. Wednesday, November 18 at 3 pm in the Multipurpose Room.
TD CANADA TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Valued at up to $70,000 each, and awarded to Canadian students now in their final year of high school. Key
criterion: demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their
community a better place, in balance with academic performance (minimum overall GPA: 75%). Each
scholarship includes up to $10,000 tuition at any approved university or college in Canada, $7,500 a year
towards living expenses and paid summer employment at TD Canada Trust, as well as mentorship opportunities
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and invitations to networking events & annual gatherings.
Information
www.td.com/scholarship - Deadline for submissions is November 27/15.
and
applications
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DECEMBER
UBC MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Students please note that the UBC Major Entrance Scholarship page regarding the application procedure and the
deadline for the Major Entrance Scholarship has now been updated online. Visit you.ubc.ca/tuitionscholarships/canadian-scholarships/major-entrance/ for details. Students wishing to be considered for a Major
Entrance Scholarship must submit their online application by December 10, 2014. This includes paying the
admission fee and submitting grade 11 and 12 marks as requested in the online application. All high school
applicants will be evaluated for the Major Entrance Scholarship based on their Academic Profile and Personal
Profile sections of the online application.
JANUARY
COQUITLAM OPTIMIST CLUB ESSAY CONTEST
Students in Grades 9 – 12 may enter the Local Club level of the Optimist International Essay Contest for a chance
to compete at the District Level, and win a $2500 college, university or trade school scholarship. This year’s
essay topic: “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction”. The essay should be between 700-800 words long. Visit
the Career Centre online or in person for details and the application form; deadline to submit by email to
coquitlamoptimists@gmail.com is January 1/16.
Volunteering , Employment and Training
Volunteering at 2016 Chinese New Year :
We are in need of student volunteering for the upcoming event: Chinese New Year of the Monkey 2016 at the
International Village Mall. This will be held on February 11th, 2016 - February 14th 2016 (Thursday-Sunday) at
the International Village Mall on 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC. The
deadline for submission is
on January 15, 2016. Please also check the following link for more details about the event.
http://www.internationalvillagemall.ca/pages/cny2016-home.php
http://www.internationalvillagemall.ca/files/pdf/cny2016/3-2016-Volunteer-Application-Form.pdf
PLACE MAILLARDVILLE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Place Maillardville needs many volunteers for special events this fall:
Parents' Night Off [Kids’ Night Out], on Oct 23 & Dec 12; Fall Fair, Sunday Nov. 08; Talent Show, Saturday
Nov. 21; Lantern Making Workshop, Saturday, Nov 28; and Breakfast with Santa, Saturday Dec 5. These
events also require volunteers before their dates for preparation and set-up. For more details on the events and
how to apply check out the Career Center website or see Ms Butler in the Career Centre.
VOLUNTEER HELPING SENIORS
If you are interesting in helping out seniors within our community the Better At Home Program has just what you
are looking for. They require volunteer grocery shoppers and drivers. For more information visit the Career
Centre Website (employment and volunteering), call 604-937-6991 or email betterathome@sharesociety.ca
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