Thanks to the parents and students that attended the Guiding Youth Workshop on Wednesday, November 14.
Canada Career Week
Canada Career Week activities included Career Day on Tuesday, November 6. Special thanks to all the students and staff that dressed up in their dream occupation. On Wednesday November 7, grade 9 students participated in Take Our Kids to Work at various businesses in Olds and surrounding areas.
Post-Secondary Review Evening
Students, parents and community members are invited to attend the annual Olds High School Post-Secondary Review evening held at Student Alumni Building at Olds College on Monday, November 19 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Representatives from numerous post-secondary institutions across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan will be available to provide information to students and parents.
Forum for Young Canadians
Any students 16 years of age or older are encouraged to attend Forum for Young Canadians. ???
Forum for Young Canadians is an opportunity for young Canadians, aged 15 to 19, to increase their knowledge and understanding of the constitution of Canada and of the process of government and its interaction with the people of Canada, and of the meaning and responsibilities of citizenship. The four sessions are held on
March 1-8, 2008
March 29-April 5, 2008
April 12-19, 2008
April 19-26, 2008
Student are chosen based on academic performance, social and leadership skills, extra curricular activities and interest in current national and community affairs.
The fee for the Forum for Young Canadians is $820 (a limited number of bursaries are available), however students are encouraged to seek sponsors in their communities.
Check the website www.forum.ca for details.
Post secondary Update
Mount Royal Open House Saturday, November 17 10 am – 4 pm.
What am I going to Do?
As the year progresses, grade 12 students are exploring possibilities for their next year. Students may want to consider the following opportunities:
House of Commons Page Program
Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across
Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region.
Applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, December 3, 2007. For more information check the website www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage.
If you’re between the ages of 17 and 29, Canada World Youth offers you the opportunity to become an active player in community development in
Agriventure
Agriventure offer a unique opportunity for young people aged between 18 and 30 to travel and work within agriculture, horticulture and home management in the following 8 countries out of Canada: New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom (UK), Europe (Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Germany), and Japan.
Since 1965 more than 28.000 young people have been on the trip of a lifetime with lifelong benefits and friendships. For more information check the website
EF
Study languages and academic subjects abroad, to gain complete language fluency and official international diplomas for your career. Choose from a wide range of programs at over 40 schools in 15 countries, and combine your course with professional internships.
For more information check the website www.ef.com.
Katimavik
Katimavik offers young Canadians an exciting experience that incorporates learning and volunteer involvement. It is
During their 9 or 8 months with Katimavik, participants ages 17 to 21 live in three regions of
For more information check the website www.katimavik.org.
Scholarship Information
Millennium Excellence Awards
The Millennium Excellence Award Program recognizes, supports and encourages talented Canadians who make positive and significant contributions to the betterment of their communities, demonstrate a capacity for leadership, and commit themselves to the pursuit of academic excellence and innovation.
Recipients are selected on the basis of:
- Demonstrated positive and verifiable service to the community
- Academic achievement
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership and ability to motivate others
- Demonstrated interest in innovation.
The deadline to apply for a 2008 entrance award is December 14th, 2007. Apply on-line at http://www.excellenceaward.ca/entrance
Reminder: The scholarship binder can be signed out from Mrs. Statchuk. Please return the binder to Mrs. Statchuk within 3 days as other students are patiently waiting to borrow the binder.
UTours
Are you unsure which university to attend? UTours have produced the DVD “What you Need to Know before you Go”. The DVD is a compilation of current university students from around