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2011 - 2012 Postings
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KIDS@MUN Summer Camps June 26 – August 24, 2012 Ages 5 – 8 and 9 – 12
Posted May 11/12
Mix & match from a variety of half-day theme and specialty camps to suit your child’s interests. We offer themes in art, business, science, engineering, recreation, as well as a dedicated schedule of French theme offerings. Theme camps include physical activity, creative projects, hands-on learning and outdoor activities. Not only are our camps fun and activity-oriented, we also teach campers valuable life skills, such as the importance of leadership, communication, team-building, and a positive attitude. Make new friends and have fun this summer with Kids@MUN! For more information, please contact MUN Division of Lifelong learning – 864-7979 or see www.mun.ca/lifelonglearning. Don delay! Camps fill quickly!
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH TRAINING:
Posted May 11/12
Students who are completing the Bronze & Gold levels this year must complete the upcoming training to participate in the qualifying journey. Please take note of the following important dates as they will only be offered once:
First Aid Training Session – Thursday May 17th. 3 -4:30 PM
Map & Compass Session Thursday May 31st. 3 – 4:30 PM
and Camping Skills/Wilderness Code of Ethics will be on Thursday June 7, 3 – 4:30 PM.
Please bring along your record books to each session for signing by the assessor. Looking forward to seeing you there! Mrs. Viola Coombs.
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Youth Ventures Presentation at SMA:
Posted May 4/12
Check it out on Monday - May 7, 2012 at 1:45pm; it could help with your summer employment decision-making!!
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Career Chat:
Posted May 4/12
May 30/12 - Period 2, Ms. Donna Hewitt of Employment Assistance Services in Trepassey will talk to the Career Ed. class about career choice and chance and how best to prepare for both.
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Tutoring Available at Stella Maris:
Posted May 1, 2012
Now's the time to start preparing for your finals!!
Chasity Corrigan will be starting tutoring here on Thursday - May 10/12 under the Tutoring for Work Experience Program (TWEP). Chasity is a 4th year Education student from MUN and has tutored here in the past, with great praise from both teachers and students alike. She can help with all the Maths and Sciences, so please make an extra effort to avail of her expertise and time.
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Essay Contest: "What A Garden Means"
Posted May 4, 2012
Stella Maris is invited to participate in an exciting essay contest "What A Garden Means"...in celebration of 'Pink Days In Bloom!'
Pat's Plants and Gardens, Bay Bulls will host Garden 'Pink Days' on July 14 -15, 2012 to show support for persons living with breast cancer and their families. 'Pink Days' is a high-spirited Fun'draiser with activities for the whole family and lots of pink plants for your garden! All monies raised will help fund breast cancer research, programs and equipment in Atlantic Canada. In 2011, 1,740 persons were newly diagnosed with breast cancer in Atlantic Canada - 400 women were newly diagnosed in Newfoundland and Labrador alone.
Pat's Plants and Gardens invites students to think about the importance of gardens and write about what gardens mean to them. The contest deadline is May 14, 2012. Student essays will be judged by a panel of volunteers associated with 'Pink Days in Bloom', and the winning essay will be displayed during 'Pink Day' at Pat's Plant and Gardens.
The writer of the winning essay will receive a tree to be planted by Pat's Plants and Gardens on school grounds in the fall. On this occasion, teachers and students are encouraged to celebrate together the winning student's essay, and to reflect on the importance of plants and trees in our environment. Once the tree is planted, it will be the school's responsibility to care for and maintain the tree throughout the school year. Pat's Plants and Gardens will be happy to offer any growing advice along the way.
More info is also availalbe at the SMA - Guidance Office.
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MUN - Mathematics Placement Test (MPT)
Posted April 19/12
Registration Begins Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Placement Test (MPT)
All students entering Memorial University who are intending to take a mathematics course should write the Mathematics Placement Test. In addition, prospective NURSING STUDENTS,
will be required to have a pass (50% or more) on the MPT to qualify for a second-year Pharmacology course. Nursing candidates who do not achieve at least 50% will be required to
complete MATH 102N in their first year of studies at MUN.
List of Sites for Mathematics Placement Test, June 2, 2012
Baie Verte
Bonavista
Burgeo
Burin
Carbonear
Carmanville
Churchill Falls
Clarenville
Corner Brook
English Harbour West
Fogo
Gander
Glovertown
Grand Falls-Windsor
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
L’Anse Au Loup
Labrador City
Lewisporte
McKays
Newville
Placentia
Port aux Basques
Port Hope Simpson
Port Saunders
Rocky Harbour
St. Anthony
St. John’s
Springdale
Stephenville
Trepassey
Wesleyville
Important Information:
The registration form will be available from April 15 to May 13, 2012. Because the division of Distance Education Learning and Teaching Support must have time to forward test materials to invigilators, students must have registered by the deadline to be assured a seat at the site of their choice.
To register go to www.mun.ca/math, then select “MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TEST (MPT)” from the main menu. There, you will find “June MPT Registration” in the second paragraph on “Registration”. Complete the form and submit. Be sure to include your e-mail address so that we
can contact you with an update that includes the specific location of your MPT. Please put the address mpt@mun.ca in your e-mail address book. If you do not, the notification could be shunted to your “junk” directory. A link to a synopsis of the MPT is available on the page where you find the link
to the registration form. No calculators are permitted for the MPT. Moreover, calculators are not permitted in tests and exams for MUN math courses 1090, 1000, 1001 and 2000.
The MPT is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday in June. If you have any questions, please contact Harold Johnson at (709) 864-8914 or hjohnson@mun.ca .
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Encounters with Canada 2012 - 2013:
(Posted April 18/12)
Encounters with Canada is our country’s largest and foremost youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to 148 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 85,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, to date!
Here's some more information on the program. Registration is now started!!
What is Encounters with Canada
Encounters with Canada is a program of the Canadian Unity Council, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization. For nearly 40 years, the Council has worked to build greater understanding of the country, its regions, its institutions and its federal system among Canadians. Encounters with Canada brings together 14-17 year-old high school students from different backgrounds and regions in every province and territory for a special week in Ottawa. The goal is to let them discover Canada through each other and get a first-hand understanding of Canadian institutions. The first part of the program week focuses on Canadian institutions and includes visits to Parliament, the Supreme Court, museums and a guided tour of the National Capital Region. The second part is organized around one of ten sub-themes that include such subjects as law, science and
technology, business and entrepreneurship, journalism and communications etc. Students take part in a range of activities that include group discussions, presentations by guest speakers who are active in the field that the group is studying and theme-related visits and tours.
Encounters with Canada track record
Encounters with Canada will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2002. Its staff and volunteers have many years of experience working with young people. Since 1982, when the program began, Encounters with Canada has welcomed 60,000 young people. During 24 weeks of the school year, it receives about 130 students a week from across the country, or about 3,000 young people a year. Since it started, 2000 high schools across the land have sent students to Encounters with Canada. Much of the program content is the result of suggestions from an advisory committee of officials from each provincial and territorial education ministry.
Close Supervision
Participants receive constant attention and supervision in a planned environment.
Here is how things work during a typical week:
· When young people arrive in Ottawa, they are met at the airport, train station or bus station by a van or a school bus and Encounters with Canada staff. They are taken to The Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre, which is owned by the Canadian Unity Council. The Centre is an especially designed facility in a residential neighbourhood. It offers accommodations, a full cafeteria, meeting rooms and resources such as the “Internet Café” where young people can mingle and go on line.
· In the Centre, young people can count on an experienced staff to provide any needed assistance. At all times, a staff experienced in relating to young people is present in the Centre.
· For routine health matters, the Centre has an infirmary and a registered nurse visits every day.
· Every week, six volunteer teachers from schools across Canada arrive with each new intake. The young participants are organized into six groups, each supervised by a teacher. When they go off-site for a meeting or activity, they are under a teacher’s supervision.
· When the week ends, each young person is taken back to the airport, train station or bus station by a staff member for his or her return trip. To sum up, constant supervision by trained and caring adults is a hallmark of Encounters with Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Exchanges Canada Program, a part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, which pays transportation costs for participants.
Theme Weeks
Encounters with Canada offers eleven different one-week programs of Canadian studies at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa. To participate in the program, students must contact their schools or regional coordinators to obtain a registration form. If they are eligible, they can choose from one of the eleven following theme weeks:
Journalism and Communications
Business and Entrepreneurship
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Students who have been accepted into the program stay at The Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre, a conference centre equipped with dormitories, kitchen, cafeteria-auditorium, resource centre, meeting rooms and administrative offices. Throughout the week, group leaders guide participants through each of the activities included in their week of studies.
To participate in an Encounters with Canada week, you must:
be 14-17 years of age when you take part
be Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
be enrolled in an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education in your province or territory
obtain authorization from a parent or guardian
obtain the recommendation from your school
Cost of registration and financial assistance: The cost of registering for the 2012-2013 Encounters with Canada program is $675 for the one week program. The Province will contribute $100.00 reducing the total cost to $575.00
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Velocity Adventure
Posted April 17/12
A one year program of the Community Youth Network, Velocity Adventure focuses on life skills & personal development through adrenaline adventure activities. We are starting the intake process now and are looking for participants; girls 13-17, boys 13-18. If you require any further information, please contact the Velocity Co-ordinators at 709 - 757-0844.
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MEDQUEST
Posted Marchl 19/12
Note to Grades 10 - 12:
The Faculty of Medicine is once again sponsoring the Med Quest program this coming summer.
Med Quest is designed to promote careers in the health sciences and all students with an interest are encouraged to apply. However, please note the following restriction: Only students who have NOT attended Med Quest before may apply.
Deadline: May 11, 2012
Applications are also available at the Guidance Office.
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MUN Academic Advising Centre - "NEW DATE" for Trepassey:
Posted March 16/12
Due to scheduling changes, the MUN Academic Advising rep, Mr. Ron O'Neill, will be at Stella Maris on Friday - April 20/12 instead of Friday - March 30/12, as previously planned. Mr. O'Neill will keep us informed, if other changes to his schedule result. All students planning to attend MUN in September 2012 should meet with him at that time.
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Anxiety in Children
Posted March 16/12
On Tuesday - March 27 from 7:00 - 9:00, the Janeway Family Center will be doing a Parent Session about "Anxiety in Children". This is being held at The Ramada Hotel and it is free of charge. If you require more information, contact Mr. Sutton at 438 - 2361 or by email at wilfredsutton@esdnl.ca.
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Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) - 2012 Summer Employment Program
Posted March 16/12
If you are a full-time female student, who will have completed Grade 11 (Level II) this year and who will be returning to high school next Fall, you may apply. Please Note: Grade 10 (Level I) students interested in Labrador positions may also apply.
Applicants need not be strongly committed to careers in these areas, but should be interested in finding out more about them.
Talk to Mr. Sutton to find out more or go to the WISE website at www.wisenl.ca to access more information, see photos, or link to the WISE Youtube channel!!
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WORKING BETTER WITH EATING DISORDERS
Posted March 9/12
Combining Emotion Focused and Family Based Interventions
Across the Lifespan Provincial Conference
April 18th & 19th, 2012
Capital Hotel, St. John’s NL
For more information please contact
Eating Disorder Foundation of NL at 722-0500
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Safe Work NL and the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Contest:
Posted March 1/12
A student video/poster contest is being sponsored by Safe Work NL and the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission. This contest is open to all students in grades 7-12 and the deadline for entries is May 4, 2012. Get your friends involved and create an ad about workplace safety. You could win $2000 in cash!!
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Getting the Message Out
2012
Career Development 2201 & Entrepreneurship 3209 students take note:
GMO 2012
win an iPad
talk to a local business
tell their story
inspire others
Deadline is April 5, 2012
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Get PAID to Try the Trades:
Posted Feb. 27/12
Try the Trades - The Skilled Trades Mentoring Program offers the opportunity for adults between 18-39 to get involved in a rapidly growing and exciting industry. All safety equipment and training is provided, and participants are awarded for every 2 weeks spent on-site. There are even educational subsidies available for those who wish to pursue formal training.This is an initiative of the Canadian Home Builders' Association - Eastern Newfoundland, funded by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills.
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Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus - Application Deadlines Approaching:
Posted Feb. 21/12
Upcoming application deadlines for fine arts programs at Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook. Note these deadlines have changed from previous years.
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Visual Arts - Application & portfolio deadline: March 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre - Application deadline: March 31, 2012
For additional information contact:
Carolyn Parsons
Manager, Student Recruitment
Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Toll free: 1-888-637-6269
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2012 Public Exam Preparation Classes:
Posted Feb. 20/12
The Eastern School District will be offering a 48-hour Public Exam Preparation Program from February – June 2012. This program will be offered on Tuesday evenings (Math
and Social Studies) and Wednesday evenings (English and Sciences) each week at Gonzaga High School, Smithville Crescent, St. John’s. There will be no classes during
Easter Break and these sessions will be added to another week.
Registration will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gonzaga High School. Classes will start on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 7:00 –
10:00 p.m.
Participants will be required to complete a registration form and pay the required fee of $160.00 per course at the time of registration. No refunds will be issued
after March 9, 2012.
Cash/Debit/Visa/Mastercard will be available. No cheques accepted.
For further information please call Brenda Hickey at 758-2700.
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Education Incentive Program
Posted Feb. 15/12
NL Housing is pleased to announce increased funding for its Education Incentive Program. The eligible monthly incentive has increased to $50 for each child and/or adult student or dependent attending high school or a postsecondary institution, which is double the $25 per student offered previously. Eligible grades have also expanded to now include grades seven through nine, in addition to high school (levels 1, 2, 3 or 4). In 2006, as a partner in the province’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, Housing provided funding for the Education Incentive Program for its
tenants. The Program has provided a much-needed financial bonus to many families with children attending school or a post-secondary institution.
Who is eligible?
Any Housing leaseholder with a child or dependent attending grade seven through high school (levels 1, 2, 3, or 4) or any household with an adult or dependent attending a post-secondary institution or enrolled in an Adult Basic Education Program.
How much money will I receive?
Eligible tenants will receive $50 for every month that each child and/or adult student is in school. This will be issued by cheque to the leaseholder.
When will I receive the refund?
For those with children in high school, payments will be made twice a year, at the end of the normal school terms, which would be January and June. For those in post-secondary institutions, the payments will be paid at
the end of each semester. For example, at Memorial University, the semesters end in April, August and December.
How do I apply?
Housing will need a letter from the school for each child and/or adult stating the student was in full-time attendance and the exact date of the school term for which you are requesting the incentive funding. Contact your Housing Administration Officer (HAO) to find out.
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Distracted Driving Contest
Posted Feb. 8/12
Developed by and coordinated by The Newfoundland Injury Prevention Coalition (NLIPC) and the Distracted Driving Subcommittee in partnership with Safety Services NL:
This contest challenges high school students to develop an audio or video presentation which will encourage drivers and passengers to be aware of their behaviour while in a vehicle and to avoid behaviours that may be distracting.
First prize is $2,000, second and third is $500 which teams can win on behalf of their school. The cash prizes must be spent to promote and enhance technology, literacy, numeracy or the health and physical well-being of the students.
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MUN Academic Advising Centre - Advance Notice:
Posted Feb. 3/12
Mr. Ron O'Neil will be at Stella Maris on March 30, 2012 at 9 am to meet with every student from Level III planning on going to MUN in September 2012.
Mr. O'Neill will review the following issues with each student:
1. rules and regulations for whatever degree you plan to complete
2. appropriate courses that would be best suited for you (ie: Math 1090 vs Math 1000, Chem 1010 vs Chem 1050, etc.)
3. the qualification for admission into a Faculty or School
4. how and when to register for your courses
5. and anything else that you may have concerns or questions about.
This is an important meeting, please ensure you make every attempt to meet with him while he is here.
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Centre for Nursing Studies - Open House:
Posted Feb. 2/12
The Centre for Nursing Studies will be holding an Open House on February 7, 2012 for people interested in exploring Practical Nursing as a career option.
If you have any questions, please contact Denise Waterman at 709-777-8174 or dwaterman@cns.nf.ca
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Home Alone with Confidence
Posted Feb. 2/12
This winter, the MUN Div. of Lifelong Learning in conjunction with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, is offering Home Alone with Confidence, targeting kids 12-years-of-age and older. The object of the presentation is to teach the kids what to do and what not to do when home alone for the first time. Participants will learn how to answer phones and doors, make good decisions, identify trouble situations, receive tips on first aid, and much more. Moms and Dads of kids who attend will feel more confident about leaving their 12+ YOs home alone.
Wed., Feb. 8, 5:30 - 7 p.m. (1 class) $10. Facilitator: Constable Kevin Foley. Note: The $10 fee is used to cover the cost of pizza and pop for participants.
Patrick Tyler
Marketing Specialist
MUN Div. of Lifelong Learning
864-2510
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CDLI Lunch Hour Career Presentations:
Posted Feb. 2/12
The CDLI Lunch Hour Career Presentation series will begin next Tuesday, February 7th. A news story will be posted on the CDLI website shortly to explain the full details of the program. Remember any student can attend these presentations and not just CDLI students. CDLI wishes to afford this opportunity to as many students, in the province, as possible. Please keep an eye on the webpage located at www.cdli.ca for the full story.
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Dating Violence
Posted Jan. 5/12
RCMP Presentation - Junior & Senior High - January 5, 2012
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Forum for Young Canadians:
Posted October 20/11
Reposted January 05, 2012
The Forum for Young Canadians is Canada's premier civics education program for students aged 15 - 19 years old. This forum brings students to Ottawa for a week of intensive academic adventure immersing them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs.
Dates for the 2011 - 2012 Sessions:
November 13 - 18, 2011
February 26 - March 2, 2012
March 25 - 30, 2012
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Christmas Gift Suggestions:
(Posted Dec. 21/11)
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. - Oren Arnold -
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Math Help Center - Stella Maris Academy
Posted Dec. 21/11
The Math Help Center will be open on Day 2, 6, 10 & 13 for students in Grade 9, Math 3204 and Math 3103. A need for such a center has been identified in these courses…other courses may be added later. All sessions will take place in Room 202 during lunch time. Students may bring their lunch to the classroom and any math materials they need assistance with. For more information, check with Mr. O'Brien.
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FREE GRADE 9 MATH ONLINE TUTORING:
Posted Dec. 21/11
FREE GRADE 9 MATH ONLINE TUTORING is available to all Grade 9 students in the
province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The online tutor is a post secondary student who is
very qualified for this role. The program was initiated last year and has proven very
successful. For more information please visit the online tutoring website at
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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP):
Posted Dec. 13/11
Do you have a disability? Are you concerned about your future?
RDSP allows you to save for your future with little or no impact on other supports! Learn how to receive grants and bonds and even receive free money!
The Independent Living Resource Centre will be holding an Information Session to talk about this important issue. Come join us to learn more!
Regional Arts Centre/ Kavanagh Premises, 15 Pool Road - Ferryland
January 25, 2012
2:00 – 4:00pm
Please call to confirm your attendance and let us know if you require
disability related supports.
Contact Amanda at ILRC:
Phone: 722-4031, TTY: 722-7998 Toll free: 1-866-722-4031
Funding for these information sessions is provided by the Government of Canada. This information session is available in English only.
Ces séances d'information sont financées par le gouvernement du Canada. Afin d’obtenir des renseignments en français, veuillez communiquer aven Gilbert Brunette par téléphone, au 613-563-2581 Ext. 11, ou par courriel à liaison@vac-ilc.ca ou visiter le www.vacanada.ca
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Engagement Leadership Grant Program:
Posted Dec. 12/11
Are you taking in part in an opportunity to develop civic engagement and leadership skills?
Are you between the ages of 15-30?
You could be eligible for a grant of up to $1500.00
For more information and application forms contact:
Harbour Breton Community Youth Network at:
(709) 885 - 3040
OR
Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy at:
(709) 729 - 1167
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Memory Candlelight Service: to remember those who have died by suicide....
Posted Nov. 28/11
This annual event is held to support family and friends during the difficult holiday season. Share in music, poems, prayers and candle lighting. Everyone is invited to bring a photograph of their loved one to be displayed during the memorial. Refreshments and conversation to follow.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 3:00 pm
St. John's Chapel (attached to the School of Social Work)
Memorial University
Free parking in Area 22 next to the chapel.
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MUN Night at Stella Maris - Dec. 5, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
Posted Nov. 28/11
Information Session in Room 209 for parents (and students planning September 2012 entrance.) A MUN representative will be in attendance to answer questions and concerns regarding first year entry.
Hope to see you there.
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Need more information on Memorial University??
Posted October 20/11
Check out the scheduled webinars for prospective students at:
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Interested in a career in Nursing??
Posted October 12/11
BN (COLLABORATIVE) PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at 7:00 pm
Memorial University School of Nursing
Room 2956, Health Science Centre
St. John’s
&
Western Regional School of Nursing
3rd Floor, Monaghan Hall
Corner Brook
**These sessions are for anyone interested in a career in nursing
For further information call:
BN Consortium Office - (709) 864-6871/6703
Memorial University School of Nursing - (709) 777-6272
Western Regional School of Nursing - (709) 637-5489
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Career Information Session for Parents:
(Posted September 30/11)
Thursday - October 6/11 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Room 209.
This session will cover such topics as career decision-making, career uncertainty, online career resources and scholarship information. There will also be time for questions and general discussion.
Please call Mr. Sutton if you require additional information.
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Encounters with Canada 2011 2012
(Posted September 28/11)
Encounters with Canada is our country’s largest and foremost youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to 148 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 85,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, to date!
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The Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 3rd 2011
Posted Sept. 28/11
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL LEARNING DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH!
The Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador will be holding an open house in order to kick-start activities for National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Free coffee and snacks will be offered to guests at our office on 66 Kenmount Road, Suite 301 on October 3rd between the hours of 11:00 am and 6:30 pm.
We will be offering a selection of information on various learning disabilities, interactive demonstrations, and the opportunity to speak with our staff as well as other individuals interested in the LD community.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. (LDANL) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization which acts as the provincial voice for individuals with learning disabilities and those who support them, and offers programs to build social competence and independence skills.
LDANL provides information to individuals with learning disabilities, parents/guardians, school personnel, employers, health professionals, and justice personnel. For individuals with learning disabilities and parents/guardians, the Association will provide information on how to advocate with the various provincial systems. Limited written and technological resources are available.
Our VISION is that individuals with learning disabilities are identified and fully accommodated at the earliest opportunity, enabling them to reach their full potential.
WHAT: Open House Event
WHERE: 66 Kenmount Rd. Suite 301. (Behind A&W and Next to Chapters)
WHEN: From 11:00 am to 6:30 pm.
For more info contact:
Shane Martland
Community Outreach Specialist & Lead IT Technician
Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
709-753-1445 (w)
709-753-4747 (f)
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Leadership, Education & Preparation (L.E.A.P)
Posted September 12/11
Level III Student Information Page
Mission of L.E.A.P. 2011
To allow students to experience first-hand a day in the life of a Memorial student, meet with peers from around Newfoundland and Labrador who have similar interests, explore various leadership programs that are available to them at Memorial, be introduced to the support services, get a sense of the benefits of continued involvement in the post secondary environment, and get familiar with Memorial's St. John's Campus.
Who can attend?
L.E.A.P. open to Level III students who have shown leadership ability through their high school and community involvement. Applicants must be Level III students, and should be enthusiastic, creative young people that intend on attending Memorial University of Newfoundland. Two students per school can attend L.E.A.P.
What L.E.A.P. offers.
The objective of L.E.A.P! is to ease your transition from high school to university by letting you know what to expect, where to go, and how to get involved in campus life. The program is also designed to develop leadership skills and meet new people through fun and interactive activities and sessions. L.E.A.P! at Memorial provides a valuable experience to its high school participants.
You will ...
Further develop your leadership skills and become better prepared for the transition to University.
Meet over 100 students from over 50 schools around the province.
Learn the benefits of getting involved in the post-secondary environment.
Explore various leadership programs and support services that are available at Memorial.
Interact with Memorial's staff, faculty, and students.
Experience, first-hand, a day in the life of a Memorial student.
Get a personalized. tour of the campus.
Get a head-start for next year!
As there are only 2 spots per high school, we advise students to contact their school's guidance counsellor or principal for more information on attending Memorial's L.E.A.P. Program. Check out the website at:
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Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 2 - 8, 2011
Posted Sept. 12/11
Mental Illness Awareness Week is a national week held annually during the first week in October to highlight recovery from mental illness by people of all walks of life.
Visit the website to learn more.
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Foster Family Week in Canada, October 16 - 22, 2011
Posted September 9/11
Check out the Drawing and Writing Contest - open to everyone from K - 12. Ask your teacher or Mr. Sutton about how you can participate.
Deadline for submissions: All entries must be recieved by October 6, 2011
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CFIB: Government of Newfoundlandand Labrador and CFIB sign proclamation,declaring 2011 as Year of the Entrepreneur
Posted September 7, 2011
Today, the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister ofInnovation, Trade and Rural Development, on behalf of the Government ofNewfoundland and Labrador, joined CanadianFederation of Independent Business (CFIB) director of provincial affairs,Bradley George, in signing a proclamation that declares 2011 as Year of theEntrepreneur. Earlier this year, the Government of Canada adopted arecommendation from CFIB, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and CanadaYouth Business Foundation (CYBF), celebrating its 15th anniversary, in declaring2011 Year of the Entrepreneur, nation-wide. Since then, seven other provinceshave made similar declarations.
"With the signing of this proclamation, the provincialgovernment is formally acknowledging the valuable contribution that smallbusiness plays in our province," said George, adding, "ourentrepreneurs are the heart and soul of our provincial economy. They are notonly job creators, but are also leaders within their communities.""With small businesses accounting for 97 per cent of all business in Newfoundland and Labrador,we give credit to the provincial government for recognizing the majorcontributions of entrepreneurs who drive employment and the economy,"concluded George. As Canada'slargest association of small- and medium-sized businesses, CFIB is Powered byEntrepreneursâ„¢. Established in 1971, CFIB takes direction from more than108,000 members in every sector nationwide, giving independent business
astrong and influential voice at all levels of government and helping to growthe economy.
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2010 - 2011 Postings
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Team Newfoundland and Labrador Wins Big at Skills Canada National Competition
Posted June 10, 2011
Following one of their best performances ever, the 41 members of Skills Canada - Team Newfoundland and Labrador have returned home with a bevy of medals earned at the 17th annual Skills Canada National Competition, held June 1-4 in Quebec City.
Our congratulations go out to all, but especially to Joseph Molloy, a former Stella Maris graduate who won Bronze in the Industrial Millwright Mechanic competition!!
Congrats Joseph!!
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Upcoming Career Chats:
Posted June 2/11
Canadian Coast Guard - to visit June 3 at 11am
RCMP - to visit June 6 at 1:45 pm
College of the North Atlantic - representative to visit June 9/11 at 12:45 pm
Be sure to check out these career options!!
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Summer Bridging Program 2011 - MUN:
Posted May 25/11
St. John’s and Corner Brook campuses: August 15-26, 2011
The Summer Bridging Program is an interactive and intensive program. It is open to students who have a final average that falls between 65 and 69.9 per cent in those high school courses required for admission to Memorial University. Students who successfully complete the Summer Bridging Program will be given the opportunity to attend Memorial University in the Fall Semester. More information and application forms available at the SMA Guidance Office.
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MUN - Fall Orientation 2011:
Posted May 25/11
Orientation is designed to ease new students’ transition to Memorial by providing them with information about the campus, student services and other available services, as well as providing them a chance to develop a social network. The two-day event is open to all students who are new to Memorial and their parents. Orientation attracts approximately 1,500 students and 500 parents each year. Students participate in various scheduled activities during this two-day event. Through these activities, students are given the opportunity to learn what university
life is all about. There are plenty of volunteers in attendance at Orientation who are able to answer incoming-students’ questions. Some of the main goals of Orientation are for students to:
* meet new students and make friends along the way
*take a detailed tour of the campus
*discover campus organizations, clubs and societies, leadership programs and other exciting ways to get involved
If you have any questions regarding Orientation, please call Answers at 709-864-7461 or visit the website at www.mun.ca/orientation.
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Camp Eclipse:
Posted May 24, 2011
Camp Eclipse: OUT in The Woods Now Accepting Applications
Camp Eclipse: OUT in the Woods brings together ANY INTERESTED YOUTH, between the ages of 16 and 24 for 4 days of empowering workshops focused on issues which affect lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people; outdoor nature activities; and networking opportunities. This camp is open to any youth, whether they are straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirit, intersex, queer, questioning, and everything in between and beyond.
At Camp Eclipse: OUT in the Woods, youth learn HOW to make it better for themselves and others NOW!
Planned Parenthood will be hosting the 3rd annual Camp Eclipse: OUT in the Woods from August 18 to 21, 2011 at the beautiful and tranquil Environmental Education Centre, Salmonier, Newfoundland.
We are now accepting applications for:
Campers
Youth Leaders (for returning Campers)
Adult Mentors
Deadline to apply is June 17, 2011
Applications and more information can be found at nlsexualhealthcentre.org. For more information, please contact Costa at 579-1009.
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YOUTH VENTURES: Posted May 13/11
Want to be your own Boss? Can’t find a summer job? Want to earn extra money? If you answered “yes” to these questions and are between the ages of 12 & 29, then the YOUTH VENTURES PROGRAM can help you.
To find out more about this program and how to start your own business contact: Adam Kavanagh -Youth Ventures Coordinator - Celtic Business Development Corporation @ 432-2662 or toll free: 1-800 563-4377 or you can email: celtic@youthventuresnl.com
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Army Reserves to Visit SMA:
Posted May 10/11
The Army Reserves from National Defense will be setting up an Information Booth in the Gym Lobby May 11/11 at Lunch time. Students are encouraged to drop by and see what employment and career options they have to offer.
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Healthy Relationship Seminar
May 11/11 from 11am to 2pm
See Mr. Luther or Mr. Sutton for more info.
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Tutoring for Work Experience Program (TWEP):
Posted May 9/11
Chasity Corrigan has started employment at Stella Maris Academy under the Tutoring for Work Experience Program (TWEP), effective May 9, 2011. She will be available to help students for the next six weeks. Chasity has been admitted to the MUN Education faculty and has maintained an “A” average since beginning her studies. Be sure to say “Hi” to her and check to see how she can help you prepare for year end studies.
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General Election on Monday - May 2, 2011:
If you are a student at Stella Maris and will be 18 on Election Day you are encouraged to exercise your right to vote.
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MEDQUEST
Posted April 12/11
Grade 10-12, The Faculty of Medicine is once again sponsoring the Med Quest program. All students are encouraged to apply.
"PLEASE NOTE: Only those students who have NOT attended Med Quest before may apply." Deadline May 6, 2011
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The MUN Academic Advising Centre
Posted April 11/11
A representative from The MUN Academic Advising Centre, will be visiting Stella Maris on May 6, 2011 at 11:00 am to meet privately with all students planning to attend Memorial in September 2011. This is an important opportunity for you to meet individually with a MUN adviser and discuss any questions you may have regarding the transition from high school to university, your course selection and/or other concerns/questions you may have.
It’s a good practice to start jotting down your questions now. Examples of some questions might include:
· How and when do I register for my courses?
· What courses should I take in my first semester?
· How do I know what courses are required for my intended program?
· Do I need to declare a major or minor program?
· Where can I find the information I need?
The MUN Academic Advising Center is committed to providing up-to-date information on Memorials programs, student services, and other information concerning the students first year at Memorial. Students are encouraged to visit www.mun.ca/advice to see all of the information available to them and to begin feeling comfortable navigating through the various departments’ and student services’ web-sites.
Contact Information:
The Academic Advising Center
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Science Building, Room SN4053
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3X9
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Free Online Grade 9 Math Tutoring Program
Posted April 4/11
Available immediately any Grade 9 math student can access free online tutoring by visiting the following website: www.cdli.ca/tutoring. Students are encouraged to check this out.
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YOUTH INFORMATION FAIR Posted March 18/11
Breaking Barriers Youth Group presents Independent Living Ideas 4 Youth An interactive information session for youth with physical and developmental disabilities and their families.
Friday, March 25, 2011 3:30pm – 6:30pm Husky Energy Easter Seals House 206 Mt. Scio Road, St. John’s
This is a fair to provide information regarding services and programming available to youth with disabilities when they transition from youth to adult services. The fair will include information about employment, post-secondary education, recreation, and financial support.
This event is open to the public, there is no cost and registration is not required. There will be refreshments and snacks provided.
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What is Anger? Posted March 18/11 Anger is a natural emotion. It's nature's way of telling us that something in our lives has gone haywire. Anger occurs as a defensive response to a perceived attack or threat to our well-being. In addition to psychological changes, like any emotion, anger is accompanied by physiological changes. When you get angry your adrenaline flows, your heart rate increases, and your blood pressure escalates. The phrase, "I'm so mad my blood
is boiling" isn't that far from true when you fly into a rage!
If you want to find out some ways to deal with your anger, check out the following website:
or chat with Mr. Sutton about ways to identify the root of your anger and some useful methods for practising self-control. All sessions are confidential.
"Anybody can become angry - that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody"s power and is not easy." - Aristotle |
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Career Story
Posted March 16/11
Mr. Louis Pennell, a Crane Operator with SUNCOR on the FPSO, has agreed to come in on Wednesday March 23/11 at 12:45 pm and talk to the Career class and any others in senior grades who may be interested in work and life offshore. Louie can give a first hand account of what life and work is like as an offshore worker, the postives and the negatives. Louie has a very diverse career backgound, as a former displaced fish plant worker, he went on to train as a Deepsea Diver and now earns his living high above water as a Crane Operator on the FPSO. Both very rewarding and stressful career stories, where safety, a cool head and teamwork count big time.
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Attention: Level III Students
Memorial University - Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Placement Test (MPT)
Posted March 14/11
All students entering Memorial University who are intending to take a mathematics course should write the Mathematics Placement Test. In addition, prospective NURSING STUDENTS, will be required to have a pass (50% or more) on the MPT to qualify for a second-year Pharmacology course. Nursing candidates who do not achieve at least 50% will be required to complete MATH 102N in their first year of studies at MUN.
List of Sites for Mathematics Placement Test, June 4, 2011:
Baie Verte
Bonavista
Burgeo
Burin
Carbonear
Carmanville
Churchill Falls
Clarenville
Corner Brook
English Harbour West
Fogo
Gander
Glovertown
Grand Falls-Windsor
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
L’Anse Au Loup
Labrador City
Lewisporte
McKays
Newville
Placentia
Port aux Basques
Port Hope Simpson
Port Saunders
Rocky Harbour
St. Anthony
St. John’s
Springdale
Stephenville
Trepassey
Wesleyville
Important Information:
The registration form will be available from April 18 to May 16, 2011. Because the division of Distance Education and Learning Technologies must have time to forward test materials to invigilators, students must have registered by the deadline to be assured a seat at the site of their choice.
To register go to www.mun.ca/math, then select “MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TEST (MPT)” from the main menu. There, you will find “June MPT Registration” in the second paragraph on “Registration”. Complete the form and submit. Be sure to include your e-mail address so that we can contact you with an update that includes the specific location of your MPT. Please put the address mpt@mun.ca in your e-mail address book. If you do not, the notification could be shunted to your “junk” directory. A link to a synopsis of the MPT is available on the page where you find the link to the registration form.
The MPT is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday in June.
If you have any questions, please contact Harold Johnson at (709) 864-8914 or hjohnson@mun.ca .
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Personal and Professional Perspectives on Mental Illness, Stigma and Recovery
Posted March 4/11
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Health Sciences Centre, Main Auditorium, St. John's
This event is free and no registration is required. It is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about these issues, including social workers, students, other health professionals, and persons with mental health issues and their families.
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International Women's Day - March 8, 2011
Posted March 4/11
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, with the Department of Education and our Province's schools, is proud to recognize and celebrate the 100th annual International Women's Day on March 8.
International Women's Day was first officially celebrated on March 19, 1911. Today, International Women's Day is recognized by countries throughout the world and celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. International Women's Day is now celebrated annually on March 8.
Around the world women and men, girls and boys, celebrate International Women's Day with parties, educational initiatives, parades, music, dance and art. The United Nations has declared the 2011 theme of International Women's Day as "Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women."
100 years ago, when International Women's Day was first established, women faced discrimination and did not have many of the same rights as men. Since 1911, around the world, women's rights have advanced in many ways. International Women's Day continues to be recognized not only to celebrate those advances, but to acknowledge that many people around the world including those in Canada experience inequality, discrimination, violence and lack of opportunity simply because they are women or girls. Until all people achieve equality, awareness and advocacy are needed to talk about the inequalities that continue to exist.
The 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day provides an opportunity for students and teachers to celebrate and remember past achievements. It is also an opportunity for students, teachers and parents to discuss women's issues, feminism and talk about how everyone can work to achieve true gender equality within our own homes, schools, communities and world.
Many organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will celebrate International Women's Day with a variety of public events during the week of March 6-12, 2011.
Why International Women's Day is still important.
In the past, for example, women were not allowed to vote in elections, hold public office or receive the same pay as male workers. Around this time, many women workers were also protesting unfair pay and harsh working conditions. Striking women workers in America called for “Bread and Roses”- a slogan that is now synonymous with International Women's Day. Bread was symbolic of the women's desire for fair wages and roses were symbolic for their desire for decent working conditions.
Bread and Roses
By James Oppenheim
As we go marching, marching, in the beauty of the day,
A million darkened kitchens, a thousand mill lofts gray
Are touched by all the radiance that a sudden sun discloses
For the people hear us singing: bread and roses, bread and roses.
As we go marching, marching, we battle too for men,
For they are women's brothers and we march with them again.
Our lives shall not be sweated from birth until life closes;
Hearts starve as well bodies; give us bread, but give us roses.
As we go marching, marching, unnumbered women dead
Go crying through our singing our ancient cry for bread.
Small art and love and beauty their drudging spirits knew;
Yes, it is bread we fight for, but we fight for roses, too.
As we go marching, marching, we stand together tall;
The rising of the women means the rising of us all.
No more the drudge and idler, ten that toil while one reposes,
But a sharing of life's glories: bread and roses, bread and roses.
Canadian and NL Status Women Fact Sheet
General
· In 2010, women made up 50.4% of the Canadian population and 51.0% of the population of Newfoundland and Labrador.
· Women make up 53% of the world's population but own only 1% of the world's wealth.
Leadership
· NL women were first granted the right to vote and hold positions of public office in 1925.
· Hazel McIsaac was the first woman elected to the NL Legislature (1975)
· Kim Campbell was the first female Prime Minister of Canada (1993).
· Kathy Dunderdale is the first female Premier of NL (2010).
· Currently, for the first time in NL history, all three major political parties are led by women.
· Of the 48 seats in the NL House of Assembly, there are nine women who are MHAs.
· Women hold 21% of the seats in Parliament.
· In Canada, women hold 11% of the seats on corporate boards.
Social and Economic
· The United Nations declared 1975 the International Women’s Year.
Newfoundland
There are eight Women’s Centres located throughout the Province of NL.
In 2006, NL women earned on average $16,600/ year, while NL men earned on average $27,100/year.
In 2008, of the 6,500 lone parent families on income support, 6,070 were headed by women.
Canada
· More than half of all North American university students are women.
· The wage gap for university-educated women in Canada, however, increased from 12% in 1991 to 18% in 2001.
· In 2005 the wage gap was at 64.0%, meaning women on average earned 64.0% of what men earned.
· Women predominately work in low-wage occupations earning less than $35,000.
· The majority of women (70% in 2003) still work in so-called “women’s work” for example: teaching, nursing and health care, clerical and administrative, sales and services categories.
· If a stay-at-home mom got paid market value wages for her work, she would earn $117,867 a year.
· According to the 2009 Global Gender Gap Report, Canada ranks 25th in how well we divide our resources between men and women. That's behind Sri Lanka, Latvia and the Philippines. That is down from our ranking of 14th in 2006.
Violence
On December 6, 1989, 14 young women engineering students at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal were killed. The man who killed them shouted “You’re all feminists. I hate feminists.”
December 6 1991 was proclaimed National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Women experience higher rates than men of sexual assault, stalking, serious spousal assaults and spousal homicide.
Aboriginal women are 3.5 times more likely than non-Aboriginal women to be victims of violence
Depending on if a woman lives in an institution or community setting, women with disabilities are 1.5 to 10 times more likely to experience violence or abuse than women without disabilities.
11% of immigrant and visible minority women experience emotional or financial violence, and 4% sexual or physical violence.
Resources
For more information about public events planned in celebration of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day during the week of March 6-12 the following locations can be contacted.
STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCILS IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR |
Jackie Schoemaker Holmes Bay St. George Status of Women Council P.O. Box 501 Stephenville, NL A2N 3B4 |
Phone: 709-643-4444 Fax: 709-643-4707 email: bsgswc@nf.aibn.com
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Jackie Thompson Central Status of Women Council 11 Hardy Avenue Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P8 |
Phone: 709-489-8919 Fax: 709-489-8919 email: swcadmin@nfld.net |
Paula Sheppard Thibeau Corner Brook Status of Women Council P.O. Box 373 2 Carmen Avenue Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E3 |
Phone: 709-639-8522 Fax: 709-639-1093 email: info@cbwomenscentre.com cbswc@thezone.net Web: www.cbwomenscentre.com |
Yvonne Gillingham Gander Status of Women Council 61 Elizabeth Drive Polaris Building, 2nd Floor Gander, NL A1V 1G4 |
Phone: 709-256-4395 Fax: 709-256-7767 email: women.gander@nf.aibn.com Web: www.gsowc.com |
Susanne Ingram Gateway Status of Women Council P.O. Box 1359 Port aux Basques, NL A0M 1C0 |
Phone: 709-695-7505 Fax: 709-695-9756 email: gswc@nf.aibn.com |
Noreen Careen Labrador West Status of Women Council 227 Humber Avenue Mailing Address: P.O. Box 171 Labrador City, Labrador, NL A2V 2K5 |
Phone: 709-944-6562 Fax: 709-944-4078 email: lwsw@crrstv.net |
Petrina Beals Mokami Status of Women Council P. O. Box 329, Station B 176 Hamilton River Road, Suite 2 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, NL A0P 1E0 |
Phone: 709-896-3484 Fax: 709-896-3472 email: mokamiwomen@nf.aibn.com |
Charmaine Davidge St. John’s Status of Women Council 120 LeMarchant Road St. John’s, NL A1C 2H2 |
Phone: 709-753-0220, ext. 223 Fax: 709-753-3817 email: sjswc@nl.rogers.com Web: www.sjswc.ca |
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National Police Week 2011 starts on May 15th 2011
Posted March 3/11
This year, three Forces - the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and on Military bases and Stations, Military Police - have joined together to showcase and promote various sections and specialized units.
On May 16th and 17th, Level 1 and Level 2 students (and Levels 3 – if interested) are invited to attend the Drill Hall at CFS St. John's, Pleasantville, to talk with a police officer and learn about careers in policing and in~ the military.
Topics to be discussed include:
the dynamics and physics of collision reconstruction,
Emergency Response Teams,
TRU teams,
Forensic Identification Units,
Community Services,
Computer Crime,
the science of Alcohol and Drug Testing,
plus many other police related topics.
This event will show case these units and additionally, the topics discussed will have the added benefit of showing "real life" applications of various high school academics, fitness, life style and career development.
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Velocity Adventure
Posted March 3/11
A program of the Community Youth Network, Velocity Adventure focuses on life skills & personal development through adrenaline adventure activities. We are starting the intake process now and are looking for participants for our three groups; girls 13-17, boys 13-15 and boys 16-18. Please find the referral form and criteria for participants on our website at www.cyn-stjohns.nf.ca. The deadline for referrals is March 18th. If you require any further information, please contact Chris or Simone at 757-0844.
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Education Week Contest
Posted March 2/11
Check out a great contest with VOCM this year where students have an opportunity to win one of twenty $100 merchandise cards by writing a few lines about what the theme and subthemes mean to them. Students can
access the contest from the NLTA website, www.nlta.nl.ca, click "more info" on the Education Week icon and then VOCM contest, or they can go directly to www.vocm.com and click the link on the right hand side of their main page. This year’s theme is I Think. I Can. – iThink. iCan! • Penser, c’est pouvoir. – iPenser. iPouvoir!
Education Week Opening Ceremonies
The Opening Ceremonies for Education Week 2011 will take place on Monday March 7 at 10:00 a.m. island time (9:30 in Labrador). The event will take place via webcast and you can access the address on Monday morning from the NLTA website, or access the event directly from http://www.distance.mun.ca/media/files/cdli/. Radio personality Paul Raynes from VOCM will be our MC for the Opening Ceremonies, NLTA President Lily B. Cole will bring greetings from St. John's, the Minister of Education will join the webcast from Stephenville, and students from across the province will participate.
There will also be a special e-live session for students at http://elive.cdli.ca/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1158682050330.
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Encounters with Canada 2010 2011- MARCH Update
(Posted March 2/10)
Encounters with Canada is our country’s largest and foremost youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to 148 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 85,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, to date! Check it out at http://www.encounters-rencontres.ca/en/about_us/index.html
Encounters with Canada is currently offering a bursary of $100 for the weeks or March 13th and March 27th which would mean students could travel for $525. If you are interested please contact Angela McNeil at 709 437 1148.
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Career Chats
Posted Feb. 25/11
Starting this week and continuing in March 2011, in celebration of Education Week, participants from industry, our school staff, and community will be sharing their “Career Stories” with high school students at Stella Maris. These sessions will take place in the Student Lounge or Library depending on the number of participants.
Education Week in Newfoundland and Labrador is scheduled for March 6-12, 2011. This year’s theme is I Think. I Can. – iThink. iCan! • Penser, c’est pouvoir. – iPenser. iPouvoir! Since, the purpose of Education Week is to celebrate education and to encourage parents, community members and other educational stakeholders to become more involved with education along with students and teachers throughout the year, these sessions should play a fitting role.
The first session with Mr. Jeff O’Keefe from the Oil & Gas Industry is scheduled for Feb. 25/11 at 11am in the School Library. Mr. O'Keefe is a Newfoundlander with a Bachelor of Science (Geology) from Memorial and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Alberta. He has worked as a Reservoir Engineer with an oil company in Houston, with Suncor on the White Rose project, and with the C-NLOPB. He's currently the Lead Manager for Field Development, Exploration and Resource Management with C-NLOPB".
Other sessions will be announced as confirmed.
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SELF-MUTILATION
SELF-MUTILATION
Definition:
Self-mutilation is the deliberate and direct injury of one’s body, primarily through tissue damage and without suicidal intent.
Who:
Typically begins in early to mid-adolescence. The average age is 14 years old and continuing with increased severity into late 20s. Women are often twice as likely to self-mutilate compared to men, mainly due to the suppression of unwanted feelings such as anger and aggression. However, people who self-mutilate come from all walks of life, ranging from age, gender, occupation and ethnicity.
Facts about Self-mutilation
1 Self-mutilation is an impulse disorder the same as eating disorders, shoplifting, and substance abuse.
2 Self-mutilators can have underlying personality or mood disorders and depression.
3 Self-mutilation appears to have a contagious affect, especially among youth peer groups.
4 Self-mutilation is a maladaptive mechanism by which individuals cope with painful emotions.
5 Behaviors often include cutting, burning, hitting, poking, hair pulling, and head banging; the most common expression is cutting.
Warning Signs:
Recognizing such behavior may be difficult because of the secretive nature of the behavior. However such signs may indicate other issues such as depression or abuse:
1 Frequent or unexplained scars, cuts, bruises, or burns (often on arms, thighs, and abdomen) or broken bones (fingers, hands, wrists, toes).
2 Consistent, inappropriate use of clothing designed to cover scars.
3 Secretive behavior or spending more time isolated.
4 General signs of depression.
5 Social and emotional isolation or disconnectedness.
6 Substance abuse.
7 Possession of sharp instruments.
8 Indications of extreme anger, sadness, or pain.
9 Extreme risk taking behavior resulting in injuries.
Tips for Helping Someone who Self-mutilates:
1 Create evidence that positives exist.
2 Be patient.
3 If resistance is present, give opportunity to explain the same.
4 Be empathetic to emotional turmoil.
5 Be non-judgmental.
6 Offer support and validation of his/her feelings.
7 Allow the person to express what s/he is comfortable talking about.
8 Offer to help the person find professional mental health support.
If you or someone you know self-mutilates or uses self-harm behaviours please talk to Mr. Sutton or contact the following resources:
Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-737-4668
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Note: More information is availalbe on the Health Resources section of this Guidance Website.
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Barque Picton Castle
Sail this summer!!
(Posted Feb. 21/11)
Barque Picton castle is a tall ship best known for its sail training voyages around the world. This summer, the Picton Castle will be embarking on an eight week voyage, sailing around Newfoundland and there are opportunities to join for two, four or six week segements or for the entire eight week program. Open to men and women ages 16+, no experience necessary. For further information check out the website www.picton-castle.com or email info@picton-castle.com
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February 20th - 27th is Violence Awareness Week in our schools.
Posted Feb. 14/11
Go to www.outragenl.ca for information and classroom activities. We are encouraging all schools to participate, and for staff and students to Find Your Voice Against Violence. Wednesday, February 23rd will be Stand Up to Bullying Day. Students and staff are asked to wear pink in order to send a loud, non-confrontational message of resistance to bullies; to draw attention to the effects of bullying; to stimulate passive bystanders into action; and to identify themselves to victims as a source of support willing to help.
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EDUCATION WEEK 2011:
Posted Feb. 14/11
Education Week in Newfoundland and Labrador is scheduled for March 6-12, 2011.
This year’s theme is I Think. I Can. – iThink. iCan! • Penser, c’est pouvoir. – iPenser. iPouvoir!
“The purpose of Education Week is to celebrate education and to encourage parents, community members and other educational stakeholders to become more involved with education, along with students and teachers,” says Lily B. Cole, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association. “The classic theme I Think. I Can. – iThink. iCan! is broken down into separate sentences for emphasis and combined with the popularity of technological devices such as iPhones and iPads. The words of the philosopher Descartes’ famous quote “I think, therefore I am” also comes into play as does the children’s book, The Little Engine That Could. The theme will encompass other elements with three sub-themes of Technology, Community and Personal Development.”
The opening ceremonies for Education Week 2011 will take place on Monday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. via webcast to allow schools across the province to participate.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association sponsors and organizes Education Week in this province. The NLTA has been sponsoring Education Week since 1936 and the event is organized by a provincial committee of teacher volunteers.
Information about Education Week 2011 can be viewed at www.nlta.nl.ca.
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The RADHOC Youth Leadership Conference:
(Posted Feb. 14/11)
A Unique Approach to Fostering Socially Just High School Students
Memorial University is the home to an abundance of social justice groups, all working hard to create local and global change on a number of diverse, but connected issues. Four years ago, campus leaders came together to agree on two main ideas: first, they recognised the potential of collaboration and partnership, and second, they recognised the need for a strong, innovative approach to high school outreach. RADHOC Youth Leadership Conference was born.
The coalition is now planning their fifth conference, which will be held March 25-26th, 2011.
RADHOC Youth Leadership Conference.s acronym represents Responsibility, Action and Development: High School Outreach Champions - and it is “champions” for social justice that the conference aims to create. The goal? To reach students at the high school level with global education, skill development, and the confidence they need to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The RADHOC Youth Leadership Conference is a one-of-a-kind initiative in our province. The two-day conference is Newfoundland and Labrador’s only human rights and international development conference, and one of very few youth conferences that is completely inclusive and free of charge.
During the conference, participants will be provided with all meals and accommodations, and transportation costs will even be reimbursed by the Committee where possible. As leaders have continued to develop on campus and in Newfoundland and Labrador.s high schools, RADHOC has evolved in parallel. This year.s conference will have an even higher capacity and greater reach than past conferences, welcoming 100 students from high schools in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The coalition has strengthened with the years, and currently unites students from eight participating local organisations: MUN Oxfam, Engineers Without Borders MUN, War Child MUN, MUN-Hope, MUN-Amnesty, Project Green, Students for Literacy and the Global Citizenship Initiative Inc. The
diversity of the coalition allows students to acquire an in-depth understanding of important issues including (but not limited to!) climate change, women.s rights, fair trade, child soldiers, and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, RADHOC can also be identified by its dedication to certain principles. All content – be it an educational session, a skill building session, a workshop, or a community action – must adhere to five conditions. (As the saying goes, „there.s no “I” in team.... but there are several involved in RADHOC!)
Interactive: Students learn best from each other, and from networking together
Impact: As a two-day conference, 100% of content must have impact!
Inspirational: RADHOC hopes to reinforce the Champions. sense of optimism and enthusiasm
Innovative: Our world is changing every day; RADHOC encourages students to look at the world through innovative eyes. Furthermore, all content and sessions are uniquely developed by the committee and the coalition specifically for the Champions! Independence Building: At the end of the conference, the Champions depart with the knowledge and skills to make great change in their communities.
The participants of the RADHOC Youth Leadership Conference are empowered. They leave the conference with new knowledge, skills, peer networks, and a true RADHOC spirit that cannot be equalled by any other experience. RADHOC alumni return to their schools, their communities, and their provinces with everything they need to make positive change in our global community. They are the leaders of tomorrow.
The 2011 Conference will take place March 25-26, 2011 at Memorial University in St. John’s, NL. Student registration has now begun, and is available at www.radhoc.ca. For inquiries of any kind, the Committee would love to talk to you at radhoc@gmail.com.
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DRAGONS’ DEN LOOKING FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS!
(Posted Feb. 14/11)
Special Youth Call Out for Season Six - Auditions Starting Saturday, Feb 12, 2011
Are you a Canadian youth with a hot new invention or the next million-dollar idea? DRAGONS’ DEN is
seeking young entrepreneurs aged 19 and under. If you think you have the money-making chops to take
on the savviest business tycoons in the country… then come out to the regular DRAGONS’ DEN
auditions and show us what you got!
The DRAGONS’ DEN team is crisscrossing Canada in search of the best and brightest youth with
businesses, ideas, unique websites, and innovative products to take on the Dragons. No experience is
necessary – just be ready to pitch your business or invention in under five minutes. If you can convince
our producers with a concise, dynamic presentation that you’re ready for the limelight, you could be
invited to face the Dragons when the upcoming season is filmed in Toronto.
Open auditions are taking place across the country, beginning Saturday, Feb 12, 2011. For the full
audition schedule that includes over 30 cities, please check out our audition web page at
Please apply online and bring your completed application form to the auditions. DRAGONS’ DEN airs on
CBC Television at 8 pm Wednesday nights. Full episodes, web extras and more details can be viewed on
the DRAGONS’ DEN website at cbc.ca/dragonsden.
Auditions will take place at the Battery Hotel, March 19th in St. John's.
For further information, or to book an interview with host Dianne Buckner or DRAGONS’ DEN producers,
please contact:
Jane Collins
CBC Communications Officer
416.205.2998
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Freedom to Read Week (February 20 - 26, 2011):
Posted Feb. 2, 2011
Freedom to Read Week (February 20 - 26, 2011) is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It’s about protecting your right to choose what you read, respecting the right of others to do the same, and celebrating this freedom.
To celebrate Freedom to Read Week, the Newfoundland and Labrador Library Association (NLLA) is having a photo contest whereby Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans of all ages are invited to submit photographs depicting what “freedom to read” means to them. The deadline will be the Feb. 26, 2011.
Your photo could be on display across the province!!
Also, follow F2RWeek on Twitter at @nllafree2read
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CDLI Lunch Hour Career Presentation Series
Posted Feb. 2, 2011
Beginning on February 9, CDLI will be offering online career presentations to ANY STUDENT in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. These presentations will be scheduled at lunch hour (12:05-12:55 island time). The presentations will be approximately 45 minutes in length to provide ample time for student questions.
A presentation schedule will be posted within the News section of D2L for CDLI students as well as at the end of this news story for all other students.
The presentations will provide students with an excellent opportunity to gain valuable career information that will help them make key career decisions. The focus will be on trying to provide presentations across a wide range of career options so all students can participate.
The password to join these sessions is help.
If you have any questions or comments please contact Mr. Jim Paul at jimpaul@cdli.ca or call (709) 786-5118.
Presentation Schedule for 2011
In order to register for any of these presentations please email Mr. Paul at jimpaul@cdli.ca. Mr. Paul will then provide you with the instructions on how to access the presentation. All presentations will take place in the Guidance Room and will start promptly at 12:05 p.m. island time.
Wednesday, February 9th - MUN Recruiting -
MUN is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and offers more than 100 degree programs to a student population of 17,000. Students can expand their horizons at one of two campuses in St. John's, including the Marine Institute, or at the campus in Corner Brook or in Harlow, England. Come learn about the many possibilities MUN has to offer.
Friday, February 11th - Marine Institute -
MI is world known specializing in career programs related to the fisheries and marine industries. The Institute offers
bachelors and masters degrees, certificates, one-three year diploma programs.
Tuesday, February 15th - College of the North Atlantic -
CNA is one of the largest post secondary educational and skill training centres in Atlantic Canada. It has
17 campuses and offers 100 full-time programs and more than 300 part time courses. Attend to gather
information on the many opportunities available at CNA.
Wednesday, February 16th - Sir Wilfred Grenfell College -
Located in the beautiful city of Corner Brook Grenfell Campus has just over 1200 students. It will give
you the experience of a personalized environment and the accreditation of being part of MUN. They offer
a mix of arts and culture, the great outdoors and academic disciplines.
Thursday, February 17th - Student Financial Services(Student Aid) -
This presentation will focus on the options available to pay for your education. You should
definitely attend if you have questions about how to finance your post secondary education.
Friday, February 18th - MUN - Faculty of Science -
Whether you're interested in exploring the ocean beyond, the forests next door or rocks under your feet,
Memorial is positioned to bring science right to you. If science is in your future be sure to attend this presentation.
Tuesday, March 1st - Oil and Gas Industry -
With over 300 occupations in the oil and gas industry the career prospects are endless. Hundreds of companies are
involved in both onshore and offshore activities to service the industry and many more are involved in exploration and
related activities. Why not come along and see what the industry has to offer.
Wednesday, March 2nd - MUN Medicine -
A couple of MUN medical students will provide the information you need about being a MUN medical student.
These students provide admission information as well as what it is really like to be a medical student.
Thursday, March 3rd - The Centre for Nursing Studies -
CNS offers a variety of programs designed to provide high quality nursing education in a continuously
changing health care system. The Centre prepares caring, skilled and knowledgeable nurses and
practical nurses. So, if nursing is in your future plans you should definitely attend this presentation.
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Strengthening Families for the Future
Posted January 27/11
The Mental Health Promotion & Addictions Prevention program are pleased to sponsor and present Strengthening Families for the Future. A skill based prevention program, this program is designed for families with children between the ages of eight and eleven. It is an internationally recognized family and parent-strengthening program that has been found to significantly reduce problem behaviors, delinquency, alcohol and other drug abuse in children, and to improve social skills and school performance.
The Strengthening Families group is a powerful family change program because it involves the whole family, not just parents or children alone. Strengthening Families will help families build on skills to handle potential problems.
Families will meet together for three hours, once a week, on Tuesdays, starting in mid-March, 2011 and continuing for 13 consecutive weeks at Key Assets on LeMarchant Road. Each week begins with a shared meal, followed by separate sessions for parents and children. Each session ends with the family practicing together some of the skills they have learned. Materials are provided each week to help families reinforce skills at home.
The goals of the program are:
To reduce children’s or adolescents’ intention to use alcohol or other drugs, and to reduce behavioral problems
To increase children’s resiliency and life skills, including communication, resisting peer pressure, coping with feelings, and problem solving;
To increase positive and effective parenting skills
To improve family communication
Referrals must be received by Feb. 17, 2011.
Families who may be interested in being involved in this program should contact Mr. Sutton at 438-2361 for more information.
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FAMILY LIFE BUREAU~– REGISTER NOW!
Posted January 17/11
Thursday Evenings – Family Life Bureau –Self Esteem Workout Group (2 wks) - Have you ever wondered how self-esteem relates to stress management?~ How can we build our self-esteem in order to enhance relationships in our lives?~ This 2 week session will help introduce the concept of building self-esteem to help relieve stress and lead to improved interactions with others.~ Facilitator: Tracy Duffy, M.Ed (Counselling Psy), C.C.C. Certified Family Counsellor. Begins: Thursday, January 20th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm.
Monday Evenings - Family Life Bureau - Mindfulness (6 wks ) — Mindfulness practice brings us back to the here and now and helps us to not get caught up in the storylines in our head about the past and future. This workshop series is facilitated by a practitioner with 40 years’ experience in mindfulness meditation. Facilitator:~ Andrew Safer, writer/communications consultant. Begins: Monday, January24th, 7:00 – 9:30pm.
Tuesday Evenings – Family Life Bureau – Separation/Divorce (8 wks) – Separation and divorce hurts. Learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Topics include: facing your anger, depression & loneliness, forgiveness, kidcare, moving on, etc. Facilitator: Helen MacKinnon, M.Ed. (Counselling Psy), CCC. Begins: Tuesday, January 25th, 7:00 – 9:30pm.
Wednesday Evenings - Family Life Bureau - P.P.P. Power of Positive Parenting (4 wks) - Based on John Gray’s video series. Topics include: why positive parenting works, 5 skills to create cooperative, confident, and compassionate children, boys are from Mars, girls are from Venus, and how to put positive parenting into practice. Facilitator: Kim Walters, M.Ed. (Counselling Psy), CCC.
Begins: Wednesday, January 26th. 7:00 – 9:30pm.
Thursday Evenings – Family Life Bureau - Boundaries: (8 wks) This course will help you learn “When to Say Yes, When to Say No”; To Take Control of Your Life.: A simple concept that can change your life; learning Healthy Boundaries. Facilitator: Lynn Dent, B.Sc.Begins: Thursday, February 3rd, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
To register for any of the above groups: Call Sr. Loretta Walsh, Director or Helen MacKinnon at 579-0168 or email: flb@nf.aibn.com - Space is limited.
Coming Up in February – April 2011
Spiritual Book Club: (6 wks) . Facilitator: Sr. Mae Kierans, CSJ. Name of book and Date TBA.
The Marriage Course (7 wks) - A video series to help enrich your marital relationship. Topics include: communications, conflict resolution, forgiveness, parents and in-laws, good sex, etc. Each meeting is done in the context of a candlelight dessert/coffee. Facilitators: Nick & Doreen Westera. Date TBA.
Assertive Communication (6 wks) - Have you ever wished that you could express yourself more clearly? Learn how~communication~is linked to (expressing) our feelings, and how it can be "honed" to help improve~everyday relationships.~Topics include: communication styles, expressing your needs, asking for what you want and learning to say “no”, etc. Facilitator: Tracy Duffy, M.Ed (Counselling Psy), C.C.C. Certified Family Counsellor. Date TBA.
MakeYouThink (6 wks) - A character-based DVD series on the issues that matter most to today’s youth today. This program will be offered in the Community Recreation Centres/Correctional Centres in the St. John’s area.
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National Non-Smoking Week - January 16 to the 22, 2011: Posted January 17/11
January 16 to the 22 is National Non-Smoking Week and Mary Lynn Pender with the province's Lung Association says this is a great opportunity for people to make the move to stop smoking. The Lung Association is encouraging individuals to call or stop by their helpline office at 15 Pippy Place. Pender says these people can state their reasons for quitting smoking in exchange for a free Quit Kit. Individuals can also speak with a Smokers' Helpline Counsellor about developing a quit plan. Pender says Weedless Wednesday will also be observed on January 19, which promotes a one day at a time approach to quitting smoking, an idea appealing to many smokers. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Smokers' Helpline at 1- 800 - 363 - 5864.
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Centre for Nursing Studies – Practical Nursing Program - Open House Posted January 11/11
Centre for Nursing Studies
100 Forest Road, St. John's, NL
A1A 1E5
The Centre for Nursing Studies will be holding an Open House and information session on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you need more information, please feel free to contact Dawn Lanphear at 707-777-8187 or email dlanphear@cns.nf.ca.
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Student jobs program gets $10Mboost - Posted Jan. 6/11
The federal government announced an additional $10 millionin funding Wednesday for the Canada Summer Jobs program. The announcement wasmade by Ted Menzies — named minister of state for finance in Tuesday'scabinet shuffle — on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley. Theprogram provides money for small businesses and not-for-profit groups to hirestudents over the summer months. Qualified not-for-profit employers are eligiblefor up to 100 per cent of students' minimum hourly wage and otheremployment-related costs. Public-sector employers and small businesses with 50or fewer employees that qualify are eligible for up to 50 per cent of theprovincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.
Last year, about 37,000 students had their summer jobssubsidized through the program. The additional $10 million announced Wednesdaywill pay for an additional 3,500 jobs across the country. Dave Molenhuis,chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students, welcomed the announcement,saying the program has helped students in what has been a tough summer jobmarket in recent years. To be eligible for the program, students must: Bebetween 15 and 30 years of age. Have been registered as a full-time student inthe previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basisin the next academic year. Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents or haveofficial refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee ProtectionAct. Be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employers must apply toparticipate in
the program. The application period for summer 2011 will open onFeb. 1 and close on Feb. 28. Employer applications are assessed on a number ofcriteria, including relevant work experience, salary, the availability ofsupervision and mentoring and whether the job supports other communitypriorities.
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URock Volunteer Awards Posted January 5/11
These awards recognize the work of young volunteers across Newfoundland and Labrador. There are two categories of nominees:
* Individuals 30 years of age or under who have made outstanding voluntary contributions without reward or gain; or
* Youth-led organizations who have made an outstanding contribution.
Nominations close February 7, 2011.
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Explore Program (Posted Dec. 21/10)
Please note these Department of Education "EXPLORE" programs being offered to students for 2011-2012 year.
Level II students - Explore (Second Language Summer Program)
Level III students - Explore (Second Language Summer Program) - Student Fellowship Program 2011 - 2012
Students do not have to be taking French in order to apply for either a bursary or fellowship.
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Encounters with Canada 2010 2011 (Posted Dec. 7/10)
Encounters with Canada is our country’s largest and foremost youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to 148 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 85,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, to date!
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Career Week, November 15 -19, 2010
Take Ownership of Future Career Plans During Career Week
Residents throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are encouraged to take ownership of their career plans during Career Week, November 15 -19. The 2010 theme for Career Week is Expand Your Horizons-Own Your Future!
"Career Week is dedicated to promoting career awareness and reminding career seekers to connect with the people, programs and resources needed both to develop skills for work and to build rewarding careers," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. "With all signs pointing to a very optimistic future here in our province, individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their future career plans, and utilize programs and services offered by the Provincial Government to support them along their journey."
The Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment offers a suite of services to ensure that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have the information they need to make wise career decisions – information about skills, education and training requirements – to make the connections needed to build successful and rewarding careers.
These services include online resources such as JobsinNL, which hosts employment opportunities available here in Newfoundland and Labrador; LMIWorks, a provincial labour market and career information website; a nation-wide toll-free labour market and career information hotline (1-800-563-6600); a Career Work Centre network consisting of 14 community-based resources and 12 Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment offices to serve the career and employment needs of residents; skills development supports; the Graduate Employment Program; and, apprenticeship and wage subsidy supports.
"Our Career Work Centres and offices will be hosting activities throughout Career Week to showcase some of the resources and supports available to assist all residents of the province with informed educational and career planning," said Minister Sullivan. "Individuals, community partners and employers will participate in activities that include on-the-spot services for resume and interview assistance, and promotion of the recently launched HR Manager, an online toolkit for employers. By highlighting the various programs and services our government provides we will inform residents of how we can help them along their chosen career path from beginning to end."
More information on the services available to individuals and employers can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/hrle.
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Bullying Prevention Week (Nov. 14 - Nov 20, 2010)
Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group. Guys and girls who are bullied may find their schoolwork and health suffering. Both guys and girls can be bullies. Bullies may be outgoing and aggressive or a bully can appear reserved on the surface, but may try to manipulate people in subtle and deceptive ways. For younger kids, the best way to solve a bullying problem is to tell a trusted adult. For teens, though, the tell-an-adult approach may not be as easy to do. You should remember though that adult’s in positions of authority — parents, teachers, or coaches — can often find ways to resolve dangerous bullying problems without the bully ever learning how they found out about it. If you're in a bullying situation that you think may escalate into physical
violence, try to avoid being alone (and if you have a friend in this situation, spend as much time as you can together). Try to remain part of a group by walking home at the same time as other people or by sticking close to friends or classmates during the times that the bullying takes place. It may help to talk to a guidance counsellor, teacher, or friend — anyone who can give you the support you need. Talking can be a good outlet for the fears and frustrations that can build when you're being bullied. Mr. Sutton is available to chat about your fears and concerns at any time. He can be contacted by telephone at (709) 438 - 2361 (Extension 26) or by email at wilfredsutton@esdnl.ca.
At Stella Maris we want Bullying Prevention Every Week!!
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INTERNET SAFETY & OUR YOUTH: A Session for Parents & Caregivers
Information on:
•Cyber harassment, internet luring & stalking
•Risks of chat rooms, webcams & social sites
•Predator behaviour
•Talking with your kids
•Safety tips & legal implications
Tuesday, November 16/10, 7 –9 pm
Gonzaga High School, 20 Smithville Cres, St. John’s
Presented by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary & the Coalition Against Violence.
All parents, caregivers, educators & concerned adults are invited.
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SADD (Nov. 2/10) - Congratulations & Thank You:
Teachers and Staff want to pass along a big Congratulation and thanks to the Stella Maris 2010-2011 SADD team and to all students who made this such a powerful educational experience. Our thanks as well to Ryan’s Ambulance Services, the Trepassey Volunteer Fire Department and the RCMP. To all those who provided other services, materials & props we are very thankful.
Hopefully our message was clear to all…, Drinking and Driving Do Not Mix!!
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TFT:
Tutors and Learners are encouraged to get started with this program. If you want more information about how you can get involved either as a Tutor or a Learner, please talk to Mr. Sutton or any other Staff Member.
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College Day – Thursday, November 4, 2010
Level I, II and III students are travelling to St. John’s on Nov. 4/10 to participate in the College of the North Atlantic College Day celebrations. Plans are in place to visit campuses on both Prince Phillip Drive and Ridge Road. Additionally an afternoon tour of the Marine Institute is planned. Please ensure you have all required Permission Slips signed. The Bus leaves the School Grounds are 7:30 am sharp.
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Provincial Learning Resource Specialist to visit Friday, Nov. 5, 2010
Ms. Terri Walsh, a Provincial Learning Resource Specialist will visit our school on Friday - Nov. 5/10. She will be set up in the main lobby during lunch hour for anyone wishing to speak with her; additionally she will participate in the Career Education class during Period 4. Now is a good time to start thinking about specific training, labour market and/or employment prospect questions that you might want her to address.
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S.A.D.D. - Nov. 1/10 Update:
STUDENTS AGAINST DRINKING AND DRIVING & STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISION-MAKING
Confirmed - for TUESDAY NOV. 2ND, 2010 - at 1:00 p.m. Please join us!!
Please join us on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at1:00 p.m. (Postponed until Nov. 2/10 due to poor weather.)
The students and staff of Stella Maris Academy with the support of the RCMP, the Trepassey Volunteer Fire Department and Ryan’s Ambulance Services will be staging a Drinking & Driving Disaster Re-enactment on the school grounds.
Please come out and experience the panic and destruction unleashed when we sometimes make unwise and foolish decisions. Please don’t drink and drive. Our message will be clear!!
“FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRINK AND DRIVE!”
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Guidance Counsellor - Available for Private and/or Group Sessions
Welcome back to a new school year!! As Guidance Counsellor at Stella Maris Academy, please be aware that I am available to chat privately or in a group session at any time with students, teachers and/or parents. Just let me know, so we can arrange a suitable time and place.
Here's my contact information:
Wilfred Sutton
Stella Maris Academy,
P.O. Box 70, Trepassey, NL
A0A 4B0
Tel. # (709) 438 - 2361
Fax # (709) 438 – 2442
Room 207B
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Shad Valley - What is it??
The pre-university experience of a lifetime for Grade 10, 11 and 12 students.
WHEN: Summer 2011 (July 3 - July 29)
Intake dates for program applications are December 8, 2010 and January 19, 2011
Shad Valley History:
Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the Canadian not-for-profit educational organization was incorporated in 1980 and was known at that time as the Shad Valley Centre for Creative Technology.
Dr. Derek Lane-Smith, parent, teacher, physicist and entrepreneur founded the organization to provide a motivating summer educational program for outstanding youth. The first Shad Valley program ran at St. Andrew's College, a private high school in Aurora, Ontario in July 1981.
The organization now delivers the Shad Valley program at ten host universities across Canada, as well as other high quality initiatives in conjunction with education and business. The Shad community boasts a network of over 11,000 Shad Valley alumni, over 150 partners and thousands of educators at Canadian schools nationwide. There are 22 Rhodes Scholars among our Shad alumni.
Call 1 (519) 884 - 8844
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Note from Visions Employment:
Visions Employment is a non-profit community based Employment Corporation serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The objective is to seek employment for individuals with developmental disabilities in occupations suitable to their interests and abilities, utilizing a team approach in an effort to meet the employment needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Visions Employment is now offering a Youth Employment Program that will service high school students with developmental disabilities who are interested in summer as well as year round part time, after school and weekend employment.
For more information contact:
Jenelle Fitzpatrick, B. Comm.(Co-op)
Career Development Specialist
Visions Employment Inc.
Tel: (709) 364-4607
Fax: (709) 364-4700
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Walk of Hope
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MUN - LEAP! 2010 Information for Level III Students:
LEAP! (Leadership Education And Preparation) is a two-day program held at Memorial University. It is designed for Level III students who wish to acquire leadership skills and become familiar with Memorial’s St. John’s campus. Over 200 LEAP! participants stay on-campus overnight and participate in a wide range of fun activities. The first day of the program consists of leadership training sessions, group discussions, informative presentations, and various social activities. On the second day of LEAP! participants are paired with a Memorial student volunteer to spend a full day on campus and attend classes within the participants’ interests. A closing ceremony takes place at the end of the day.
There is a program fee of $70 which covers meals, overnight accommodations, and attendance to university classes. Students are also required to provide their own transportation to and from LEAP!
This years' LEAP program will only be accepting two students per school. Interested students must be planning on attending MUN in September 2011. Deadline to apply is October 8/10. LEAP 2010 will be held from 12:00 pm Sunday, November 7th. to 3:30 pm Monday - November 8, 2010 at Memorial University's St. John's Campus. See Mr. Sutton for more info.
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Note from Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland & Labrador - October 19, 2010:
On Saturday the 23rd of October at 2:00 pm the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting its first Youth Mentoring Group gathering for 2010 at the LDANL office at 66 Kenmount Rd, Suite 301. The Youth Mentoring Group exists to provide support and assistance to young individuals with Learning Disabilities.
Lead by Jeff Newhook (a long-time volunteer with LDANL who is responsible for many of the projects the youth group has undertaken,) and under the guidance of responsible young adults, youth between 8 and 15 years of age meet each month to share stories and have fun with others who have learning disabilities. At the same time, the youth receive guidance and the opportunity to learn how their peers have persevered to become successful.
All youth are welcome!
David Banfield
Executive Director
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OPEN HOUSE
Join us on October 1st to jump start Learning Disabilities Awareness Month with a Open House at the Learning Disabilities Association office in suite 204 of the Kenmount Business Building.
Come join in an evening full of fun activities and information and become part of the growing population who think differently.
Refreshments to be served
Date: Oct 1, 2010
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Location: 66 Kenmount Rd, Suite 204
For more information please call 753-1445
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Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
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The Newfoundland & Labrador Arts & Letters Awards:
ARTS & LETTERS 2011
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THE 2011 DAVID C. SAXON HUMANITARIAN ESSAY COMPETITION
$46,000 IN AWARDS
DEADLINE DATE: NOVEMBER 26, 2010
Website:
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CONGRATULATIONS to Earlene Power & Kelsey Dean For Snacks on the Go Success in 2010!!
Teachers and fellow students at Stella Maris Academy join with the CBDC Celtic Business Development Corporation in congratulating Earlene Power & Kelsey Dean of Snacks on the Go!! Earlene and Kelsey who have been operating in Portugal Cove South were the recipients of the Provincial Youth Ventures Award for Excellence in Culture and Tourism. This summer venture offered light lunches including freshly made sandwiches, homemade toutons, muffins, tea buns and cookies. They also offered brewed coffee and tea, as well as ice cream topped with a variety of homemade jams. Way to Go!!
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Note from Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador:
A MUN respresentative will be at Stella Maris Academy on Tuesday - October 12/10 at 11 am for an Information Session. All Level I, II and III students welcome .
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Private College Tour:
Level III - Private College Tour planned for Thursday - October 14/10. Leaving school grounds at 7:30 am; check with Ms. Coombs and/or Mr. Sutton for more information.
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College Day at College of the North Atlantic:
Tentatively planned for Thursday - November 4, 2010. More details to follow.
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TUTORING FOR TUITION
September 2010
Note to Parents & Guardians:
The Tutoring for Tuition program provides Level I, II and III students with the opportunity to obtain a post-secondary tuition voucher by providing tutoring services to students from K-12 in all areas. Parents/guardians, who feel this service would be beneficial, are asked to submit their child’s name for tutoring assistance to their homeroom teacher or Mr. Sutton (Guidance Counsellor). Tutoring services are available at the school from 2:45 – 3:45 Monday through Thursday.
Note to Tutors & Learners:
Please try to make the best of this opportunity to learn by being availabe to work with one another during the week. Those who have signed up to be tutored should make every effort to be available, likewise tutors have an equal obligation to be available to the learner. It works best when both parties consistently communicate and co-operate. Tutors are reminded to pass in Learning Journals (signed by both the Tutor and Learner) and Time Sheets at the end of each month. If you have any questions or concerns, check with Mr. Sutton.
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Help for Elementary Students - 6 Traits of Writing
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Students Against Drinking & Driving (S.A.D.D)
Newfoundland & Labrador
September 2010
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SADD was founded as Students Against Driving Drunk in 1981 in Wayland, Massachusetts, and has grown to become a dominant peer-to-peer youth education and prevention organization with thousands of chapters in middle schools, high schools and colleges across North America and beyond. In 1997, in response to requests from SADD students themselves, SADD expanded its mission and name and now sponsors chapters called Students Against Destructive Decisions. SADD continues to endorse a firm "No Use" message related to use of alcohol and other drugs. With its expanded focus, SADD now highlights prevention of all destructive behaviours and attitudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse, impaired driving, violence, and suicide.
SADD’s unique approach involves young people delivering education and prevention messages to their peers through school - and community-wide activities and campaigns responsive to the needs of their particular locations. Projects may include peer-led classes and theme-focused forums, teen workshops, conferences and rallies, prevention education and leadership training, awareness-raising activities (i.e. Mock Accidents & Mock Trials) and legislative work. Independent studies have shown that students in schools with an established SADD chapter are more aware of and informed about the risks of underage drinking, other drug use, and impaired driving. Students in schools with a SADD chapter are also more likely to hold attitudes reflecting positive reasons not to use alcohol.
At Stella Maris Academy we strive to foster and enhance these positive attitudes. Students will be given an opportunity this year to participate in several SADD activities and with the help and support of our local police, medical and emergency professionals, we hope to stage and learn from a “mock accident” on school grounds, later this Fall.
Interested students should contact Mr. Sutton to find out more and to see how they can become involved.
Tentatively planned for Thursday - October 28, 2010.
More details to follow.
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Room 207 at Stella Maris Academy
Room 207, formally the Learning Resources & Ms. Haywards room has been rearranged somewhat and hopefully will now serve as a Multi-Purpose & Relaxation Space. All students and staff are encouraged to use it as needed. Suggestions for making it even more learner friendly and comfortable are always welcome. Pass you suggestions on to Mr. Sutton or drop them in the Suggestion Box mentioned below.
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Suggestion Box
A Suggestion Box is located just inside the Guidance Office doorway. You may use it to offer any suggestons as to how Stella Maris Guidance and school staff could serve you better. It may even be used to report incidents of bullying and/or other inappropriate behviour that you would like the administration to be aware of. There is no need to identify yourself, all submissions will be reviewed carefully by staff, with follow up monitoring and action as may be deemed necessary.
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College/University Information & Applications on display outside Guidance Office:
Please note that the cabinet layout for College/University Information & Applications is as follows: Top Shelf - Provincial Information; Second Shelf - Atlantic Canada Information; Third Shelf - Central Canada Information & Fourth Shelf - Western & Northern Canada Information. If you are unable to find specific info, please let Mr. Sutton know.
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Love School enough to stay forever? (or at least longer than you need)
Did you know that if you don't do the right courses you may have to return to high school for a fourth year? That can be costly - according to Statistics Canada, taking that year could cost you $50,000 in lost earnings over your life time. Worst still, if as an adult you have to return to high school it can cost you even more because adult basic education in a private school can cost upwards of $7000 in tuition alone! Plan carefully and it will mean more money in your pocket and you'll be on your way to where you want to be sooner!
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Public Educational Institutions - NL - Application Deadlines:
Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador (MUN) The priority MUN application deadlines for general admission are as follows: March 1 Fall Semester (September) October 1 Winter Semester (January) February 1 Spring Semester (May) Specific academic program deadlines can be found in the programs section. |
College of the North Atlantic (CNA)
Students entering Level III in September 2010 may apply to the College of the North Atlantic any time after the Labour Day weekend (September 6, 2010). Note that the college accepts applications and develops Wait Lists based on the date of application receipt.
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Got your SIN???
Social Insurance Number that is.... To work in Canada you need to have a Social Insurance Number. An application can be found at the Service Canada website atwww.servicecanada.gc.ca, by calling 1 - 800 - 206 - 7218 (select option "3") or going to a local Service Canada Center. There's one located in Trepassey!!! Contact them at 438 - 2221.
Some students already have a SIN because their parents completed the application. If you have lost your number or your card, contact Service Canada for information on replacing it. There is no charge for the first card, but there are replacement fees for additional cards.
To work odd jobs, babysit or deliver newspapers you will not need a SIN, but it is a good idea to have one in case you need it!
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The CBC 2010 Literary Awards
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Photography Contest:
A great new photography based contest for students sponsered by the Learning Partnership. Submissions received between Aug 16 and Oct 10/2010. Check it out at the website below:
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Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy - NL
May 6, 2010
Through the Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy, the Provincial Government has committed $80,000 over the next three years to increase young people’s awareness about on-the-job safety through the Passport to Safety program.
“This investment was made in response to feedback from many young people who said making workplaces safer and healthier was one of their priorities,” said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister Responsible for Youth Engagement. “The Provincial Government shares their commitment to accident prevention, and we feel that making the Passport to Safety online resource freely available to young Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will contribute significantly towards building a stronger safety culture within the province.”
Passport to Safety is a national health and safety awareness program developed by Safe Communities Canada that aims to revolutionize thinking among youth about on-the-job safety. Tthrough Passport to Safety
young people can complete an on-line safety test that will help them build their workplace safety knowledge, as well as their confidence in recognizing unsafe work environments and exercising their rights and responsibilities at work. After completing the program, youth will earn a certificate that they can attach to their resumes. Passport to Safety is intended to become a foundation on which youth can build all the other essentials required to be safer and healthier workers.
The Passport to Safety program will be available to high-school aged youth in Newfoundland and Labrador throughout the 2010-11 to 2011-12 period. Young people can access the program by visiting http://www.passporttosafety.com/nl where they can sign up for an account.
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Government of Canada: Message - International Year of Youth
(Posted August 12, 2010)
Five years ago, when I assumed the post of governor general,I made youth one of my mandate priorities. Throughout my visits from coast tocoast to coast, I have had the immense privilege of meeting with youngCanadians from all walks of life. Along the way, I have discovered a generation of passionate, daring young people whose imagination knows no bounds. Young people who recognize that diversity and individual differences are a great source of mutual pride and enrichment. I have also been impressed by young people's ability to come up with solutions and to create networks of solidarity. In the face of every challenge, they represent a promise of renewal. They are agents of change, a living strength that wants to grow, to have its voice heard and to find its place in the heart of our communities.
International Youth Day has a special significance this year, as it also marks the beginning of the United Nations' International Year of Youth. We should make the most of this opportunity to applaud the essential support given by our young people, who are, of course, the leaders of today and tomorrow. I hope this is a memorable celebration for all!
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Government of Canada: Governor General to Host Youth Dialogue Launching International Year of Youth (Posted August 06, 2010)
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As part of her "Can We Talk" series, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Michelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will launch at Rideau Hall the United Nations International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding with a Youth Dialogue on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at5 p.m. Over 130 enthusiastic youth leaders, as well as local public officials and business leaders will join Her Excellency to discuss the importance of empowering youth. The aim is to encourage youth to contribute to a more inspiring, youth-friendly and inclusive National Capital Region. This event will set the stage for five additional Governor General's Youth Dialogues to be held across the country in August and September. This dialogue is presented in collaboration with the National Capital Commission (NCC) and the United Nations
Association in Canada (UNA-Canada).
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This summer, Her Excellency will pursue her "Can We Talk" Governor General's Youth Dialogues series in the following Canadian provinces: ~August 18: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. August: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (date to be confirmed) August 25: Winnipeg, Manitoba.~ August: Montréal, Quebec (date to be confirmed) September: Toronto, Ontario (date to be confirmed) ~Building on the Governor General's last five years of engagement with youth across Canada and overseas, the Governor General's Youth Dialogues “Can We Talk" series focuses on galvanizing young Canadians in every part of the country to become catalysts of hope, creativity and social transformation. Her Excellency shares the ideas and perspectives presented during the dialogues with decision-makers. To date, 24 Youth Dialogues have been
hosted in Canada and abroad. This year, the series will place special attention on celebrating the International Year of Youth. For more information, please visit www.youth.gg.ca.
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The Forum for Young Canadians
(Posted June 22, 2010)
The Forum for Young Canadians is a national program open to all Canadian youth aged 15 to 18. The "Forum Experience" brings students to Ottawa for an intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs. Detailed information regarding costs, etc. and application forms are now available online for the Fall 2010 session - November 21 - 26, 2010. Check it out at http://www.forum.ca/forum2/index.php
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The ABCs of being a good student:
A=Academics. Place a high priority on your studies. After all, your main job in school is to learn.
B=Behavior. Behave responsibly. Some of your actions now can have a long-lasting impact on your life.
C=Concentrate. Focus on your coursework; concentrate on those courses that are a little tough for you.
D=Determination. Not everything comes easy but you can accomplish anything if you're determined.
E=Excellence. Strive to be the best in everything you do.
F=Fun. Include time in your schedule to relax and have fun.
G=Grades. Earn high grades by studying each of your courses every day.
H=Honesty. Maintain a high ethical standard by staying honest in your studies. Don't copy or share homework or cheat on tests.
I=Involvement. Participate in school activities to get the full academic experience.
J=Joy. Immerse yourself in your studies and experience the true joy of learning.
K=Kindness. Be respectful to your fellow students and teachers.
L=Learning. Create a good learning environment at home by creating quiet place to study away from television, music, or other distractions.
M=Motivation. Develop rewards to motivate yourself if you find it difficult to study. For instance, if you study for two hours today, you can watch your favorite television program.
N=News. Pay attention to what's going on in the world around you. Read a daily newspaper, even if it's just the headlines and the first couple of paragraphs of an article. You'll be amazed at how many daily events tie in with class discussions.
O=Opportunities. Recognize class projects and assignments as opportunities to add to your knowledge and experience something new. You might find something that you really enjoy and will make a good career choice.
P=Positive. Be a positive thinker. You can accomplish a lot if you believe in yourself.
Q=Quality. Always turn in your best work. The quality of your work says a lot about you. It also establishes good habits that will serve you well in your career.
R=Rest. Adequate rest is needed to take full advantage of your classes. Staying up late to cram for a test usually doesn't result in a higher grade.
S=Study. Study a little each day for every course. When exam time rolls around, you won't be trying to catch up on all your studying.
T=Time. Manage your time responsibly. Make sure you make time for each class and for each project or assignment.
U=Unusual. Don't settle for always doing the usual thing. Use your creative abilities to try new things. Take new classes and explore new topics.
V=Valiant. Make a valiant effort to do your best in your classes. You may not be successful at all subjects, but at least you will know you tried.
W=Want. Always want to learn and to learn more about the subjects you study. A subject that may be boring on the surface may be very interesting as you learn more details.
X=X'ing. When taking multiple choice tests and x'ing your answer, be sure to read the question and all the possible answers completely. Don't treat multiple choice tests as multiple guess tests.
Y=Youthful. Establishing an interest in various subjects will keep you young throughout your life. Researchers have found that most of those people who enjoy life have a common, ongoing interest in learning new things.
Z=Zeal. Approach all you do with zeal, a passion for learning and accomplishing as much as possible in your life.
Reference: Mapping Your Future September 2010 Vol. 10 / Issue 12 |
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Eastern School District Policies
Homework Policy
Parents, guardians, teachers, and students are asked to view the Eastern School District's policy at the link:
All Eastern School District Policies can be viewed at:
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Scholarship Information
The Bulletin Board outside the Guidance Office door is updated regularly with scholarship information as it becomes available. Please check it out frequently.
5 Steps to Winning Scholarships
1. Search
There are thousands of scholarships, awards and grants available to help finance your education! Many scholarships are awarded on academic achievement. However, other awards are awarded for athletic involvement, leadership, community service, area of interest and the institution you plan on attending.
Visit the websites listed on the Stella Maris Guidance website under Financial/Scholarships to find various scholarships and awards.
Check out the post secondary institution you plan to attend for possible scholarshipsand entrance awards.
Search online frequently using a free search tool like Studentawards.com (login required). Other sites are listed on the Guidance web link.
Talk to your parents and/or relatives – they may be members of a club or organization or their employer may offer awards to family members.
Check out the Scholarship Bulletin Board located outside the Guidance Office. Check with the Guidance Counsellor often.
2. Apply
Complete the appropriate scholarship application form. Keep a copy.
Do you meet the requirements as outlined on the application?
Apply well before the application deadline.
Mail your application before the deadline (a late application may not be accepted).
Keep extra letters of recommendation and transcripts on hand (it will save you time when applying for more than one award.
Follow-up with award sponsor before the deadline to make sure your application was received.
3. Write the Essay
Write that essay; if an essay is a requirement, it may be the deciding factor.
Give yourself plenty of time.
Read the instructions carefully, and seek advice from a family member, friend, teacher or counsellor.
Go for quality, rather than quantity.
Use clear and concise language and avoid the use of slang.
Review your essay. Read it aloud. Refine it.
Proofread! Better still, have someone read and proofread your essay.
Keep a copy on file - with a few changes you may be able to use it for another scholarship.
4. Get the Money
Make sure you meet all the conditions to receive the money: full-time enrolment, maintaining residency, institution you are attending, etc.
If you move, advise the scholarship donor of your new address.
If you are required to attend an awards ceremony, luncheon, etc., be there, be gracious and dress appropriately.
Thank the donor, when appropriate.
5. Maintain your scholarship potential
Keep your marks, athletics, leadership and volunteer work at an outstanding level and continue to look for scholarships as you progress through your studies.
Be positive. Believe in yourself and in your chances of winning a scholarship. It takes hard work and time, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
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Renata Elizabeth Withers Centre for Hope
The HOPE Program (Healthy Op-portunities for People with Eating Disorders) is an outpatient treatment program that is committed to helping change eating disorder symptoms, challenging thoughts and behaviors and developing new means of coping with everyday stressors. The HOPE Program is available to individuals 15 and older who meet established crite-ria. Services are provided by a 12- member, interdisciplinary team using a collaborative approach.
The goals of the program generally include:
Improve relationship with food
Normalize eating
Restore weight where applicable
Improve sense of self-worth
Interrupt the binge/purge cycle where applicable
Improve body image
Create/improve healthy interper-sonal relationships
Support families
HOPE Program team members also work closely with community partners to enhance Awareness and Education regarding Eating Disorders. For more information about this program, please contact Program Manager, Jeannette Piper at jeannette.piper@easternhealth.ca or Clinical Lead, Kelly Maloney at Kelly.maloney@easternhealth.ca or call 752-3611 or 752-3616.
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Archived Information from 2009 - 2010 Below:
= Survey =
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters - NL Division
(Posted June 11, 2010)
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters is surveying youth about their views on manufacturing as a career choice. In order to participate in the survey and enter our draw to win an iPod Touch, you must be between 13 and 30 years of age.
Thank you for participating and good luck!!
Lisa Quinton
Researcher/Project Manager
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters – NL Division
Cell: 709.764.9841
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Summer Bridging Program - What is it??
(Posted June 14, 2010)
Summer Bridging (Aug 16 – Aug 27, 2010)
Memorial University's Summer Bridging Program will be offered at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in Corner Brook and at the St. John's campus from August 16 to 27, 2010. Any Newfoundland and Labrador student who misses the MUN admission requirements by five per cent or less - that is, a high school graduating average between 65 and 70 per cent in courses required for admission - is eligible to apply.
Students who successfully complete the program will be admitted to Memorial University in September at the campus of their choice.
When compared to a sample of students who entered Memorial with a 70%, the Summer Bridging students compare very favourably on a number of measures of academic performance including: number of courses taken, number of courses passed, grade average and academic standing at the end of semester. Furthermore, these students reported that they enjoyed the program and found it very useful.
Admission
The Bridging Program is open to students who have an academic average of between 65 and 69.9 per cent in those high school courses required for admission to Memorial.
Schedule
The program will consist of approximately 70 hours of classes over 10 days, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Participation at all sessions is mandatory and will be a factor in determining each candidate's pass/fail assessment.
Course Credit
The Bridging Program does not carry university credit.
Note: If you are a student with a disability and require academic accommodations during the Bridging Program (e.g., large print or specified extended time), please contact the Blundon Center, Office of Student Affairs and Services in St. John's 737-2156 or the Learning Centre at Sir Wilfred Grenfell, 637-6268, by July 15 or earlier, to discuss your request. Since documentation will be required and may be difficult to obtain during the summer, it is strongly recommended that applicants who may require special accommodation during the program, should contact their applicable centre as soon as possible.
Application Deadline
The Bridging Program application must be received no later than noon on August 6, 2010.
Fees
Bridging Program: $425. (income tax deductible)
Application processing fee: $40
Note: Students should register for fall semester courses at the time and date assigned. Do not defer your course registration due to the Bridging program application.
For More Information...
St. John's
Elaine Healey, Assistant Director
Division of Lifelong Learning
Room FM1000, Phelan Road
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NF A1C 5S7
Tel. 709-737-3074
Fax. 709-737-8486
Corner Brook
Registrar's Office
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6P9
Tel. 709-637-6298
Fax: 709-637-6250
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TURNINGS PRESENTATION - Tuesday - JUNE 1, 2010
Mr. Ron Fitzpatrick of Turnings will be at SMA on Tuesday June 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM to present on drug use in our province.
From the "Turnings" Website:
"Turnings" is actively involved in trying to raise awareness among youth, educating them to the dangers and consequences of drug use and abuse by engaging ex-offenders to tell their stories. While the primary goal of Turnings is to address the needs of ex-offenders, we very much understand the importance of prevention. For that reason our in-school education programs use the experience of ex-offenders to explain the consequences of bad decisions early in life.
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Visit the website at www.turnings.ca
Students/Teachers/Parents and General Public all welcome.
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Tutoring/Work Experience Program (TWEP) - Position Filled
Ms. Jenny Kennedy, (a former Stella Maris Academy graduate and Tutoring For
Tuition participant and now currently a third year MUN student who just recently was accepted into the Education faculty) will be available to tutor students as needed starting on Tuesday - May 25, 2010. Jenny has been hired under the Tutoring/Work Experience Program (TWEP) and will be availalbe to help students until year end. Please give her a big welcome.
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Visit from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) reps.
Two representatives from CNA will visit Stella Maris on Wednesday May 26, 2010 at 11:00 am to speak with both the Level II and Level III students. This will be a great opportunity for anyone planning to attend college this September or even next September to get some questions answered. It’s a good practice to start jotting down your questions now. Examples of some questions might include:
· How and when do I register for my courses?
· What courses should I take in my first semester?
· How do I know what courses are required for my intended program?
· Am I allowed to change programs?
· What if I don't have my student loan on time?
· Do you help with finding housing and accomodations?
· Where can I find the information I need?
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DESIGN A LOGO CONTEST
Would you like to win $50.00?? The Irish Loop South Folk Arts Council is looking for someone to design a Logo which should be approximately 4 inches in size and reflect what our organization represents. Logo should include the area it represents (P.C.
South to Riverhead) Logo should be designed with a limited number of colors as it will most often be printed in one color.
Please mail your design to:
Logo Contest,
Southern Avalon Development Association, P.O. Box 114,
Trepassey, Nl A0A 4B0
Deadline to submit your logo is: Monday May 31st. 2010
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Lifelong Health for Young Families - Janeway Lifestyle Program
Set your child up for lifelong health with the most up-to-date information about eating well, being active and feeling good. The team from the Janeway Lifestyle Program is offering sessions for any parent who wishes to learn more about healthy living.
The sessions will be led by a Pediatrician, Dietician and a Psychologist.
Starts May 12, 2010.
Cost: Free
To register or for more information on the Janeway Lifestyle Program, please call 777-4387.
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MEDQUEST
Grade 10-12, The Faculty of Medicine is once again sponsoring the Med Quest program. All students are encouraged to apply.
"PLEASE NOTE: Only those students who have NOT attended Med Quest before may apply"
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The MUN Academic Advising Centre
A representative from The MUN Academic Advising Centre, will be visiting Stella Maris sometime in the near future (CONFIRMED for Friday - May 7, 2010 AT 9:00 AM - if you missesd this meeting check with Mr. Sutton) to meet privately with all students planning to attend Memorial in September 2010. This is an important opportunity for you to meet individually with a MUN adviser and discuss any questions you may have regarding the transition from high school to university, your course selection and/or other
concerns/questions you may have.
It’s a good practice to start jotting down your questions now. Examples of some questions might include:
· How and when do I register for my courses?
· What courses should I take in my first semester?
· How do I know what courses are required for my intended program?
· Do I need to declare a major or minor program?
· Where can I find the information I need?
Indeed, The MUN Academic Advising Center is committed to providing up-to-date information on Memorials programs, student services, and other information concerning the students first year at Memorial. Students are encouraged to visit www.mun.ca/advice to see all of the information available to them and to begin feeling comfortable navigating through the various departments’ and student services’ web-sites.
Contact Information:
The Academic Advising Center
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Science Building, Room SN4053
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3X9
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Registration for the Math Placement Test (MPT)
All students entering Memorial University who are intending to take a mathematics
course should write the Mathematics Placement Test. In addition, prospective
NURSING STUDENTS will be required to have a pass (50 per cent or more) on the
MPT to qualify for a second-year pharmacology course. Nursing candidates who do
not achieve at least 50 per cent will be required to complete MATH 102N in their first
year of studies at MUN.
List of close sites for Mathematics Placement Test, June 5, 2010:
Placentia
St. John’s
Trepassey
The registration form is available from April 19 to May 17, 2010. Because the division
of Distance Education and Learning Technologies must have time to forward test
materials to invigilators, students must have registered by the deadline to be assured a
seat at the site of their choice.
To register, go to www.mun.ca/math, then select “Mathematics Placement Test
(MPT)” from the main menu. There, you will find “June MPT Registration” in the
second paragraph on “Registration”.
Complete the form and submit. Be sure to include your e-mail address so that we can
contact you with updates that include the specific location of your MPT. Please put the
address mpt@mun.ca in your e-mail address book. If you do not, the notification
could be shunted to your “junk” directory.A link to a synopsis of the MPT is available on the page where you find the link to the registration form.
The MPT is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the first Saturday in June. If you have any questions, please contact Harold Johnson at (709) 737-8914 or hjohnson@mun.ca.
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Tutoring/Work Experience Program (TWEP) - 2010
Stella Maris has received approval to hire one (1) post secondary student to tutor high school students who are preparing for year-end exams.
Apply immediately by forwarding your resume and up-to-date post-secondary transcripts to:
TWEP
Stella Maris Academy
P.O. Box 70, Trepassey, NL
A0A 4B0
Attention:
School Principal and/or Guidance Counsellor
Application Deadline: April 30, 2010 - Extended to May 14, 2010
Please be advised that a Certificate of Conduct is required for all TWEP tutors. The TWEP program begins on May 10, 2010. A tutor training session will be held on the following date:
Eastern Region - Thursday, May 6th
Program Description:
Through the Tutoring/Work Experience Program, post-secondary students may earn a weekly stipend of $157.50 ($4.50/hour) plus a tuition voucher for post-secondary education by tutoring, high school students who are preparing for year-end exams.
Program Objectives:
Tutors: To assist post-secondary students to earn towards the cost of their education, while at the same time providing them with an opportunity to participate in meaningful work experiences that are related to their field of study.
Learners: To support high school students who are experiencing difficulty preparing for year-end exams.
Tutors:
Tutors will be students attending post-secondary institutions with a good academic standing and have good interpersonal skills.
Other considerations in the selection of tutors will include the following:
* It is recommended that a tutor have prior experience and training with the high school Tutoring for Tuition Program.
* Other tutor training/experience
* Academic standing
* Career relatedness, such as students enrolled in MUN’s Education Faculty.
* Financial need
* Flexibility to recruit the best available persons in a particular area to meet the needs of the learners
Learners:
Learners will be identified by the school or school district and should be students preparing for year-end exams.
Please contact Mr. Ryan or Mr. Sutton at 438 2361 if you require additional information.
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SWASP - Student Work and Service Program - 2010
Apply online at www.enVision.ca/swasp or pick up an application at the Guidance Office.
Please Note: This program is for Level III students planning to attend a post secondary institution on a full time basis in the coming academic year.
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Check with Mr. Sutton for additional information.
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Win an iPod nano!
How?
Show the diversity of the careers related to the Oil and Gas Industry.
Write a song, poem or essay. Design and make a collage, poster or digital photo. Create a sculpture or make a video. It is up to you!
Resources:
There are over 340 types of careers related to Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas industry. To find out more about the variety of career available go to www.oilandgascareerinfo.ca
Criteria:
Demonstrates occupational diversity in the oil and gas industry.
Is eye-catching and creative.
Contest is open to students in grades 7 – 12 in NL
All submissions that meet the basic criteria will be eligible for the random draw. Two iPod nanos will be awarded.
Submissions should be sent by email to jill.piccott@capp.ca or by regular mail to:
Jill Piccott, Oil and Gas Week Committee
C/O Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Suite 403, 235 Water St.
St. John’s, NL A1C 1B6
Deadline: 5 p.m. May 21, 2010
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Volunteer Week April 18 -24, 2010
Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the tremendous contribution made by thousands of people throughout the province who give their time freely to make their communities a better place to live. It provides an opportunity to express gratitude to the thousands of dedicated volunteers in Newfoundland and Labrador and to increase public awareness of their efforts. Volunteers connect communities!!
Information and forms are available at www.volunteerweek.envision.ca
Volunteer Expo 2010 - Discover Volunteering!
The Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador and the 2010 Volunteer Week Committee are partnering with the Village Shopping Centre to hold a Volunteer Expo on Monday, April 19 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. There will be 30 exhibitors on hand to discuss opportunities within their organizations and how your interests and abilities can make a difference. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who would like to learn more about community groups or contribute to the community through volunteering.
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"And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more."
-- Erica Jong --
