Ecole Alpha Secondary School – Student Services

Course selection has begun!!!

Below is the schedule for the upcoming Course Selection Presentations.  We encourage students to see their counsellor for individual consultation if they have questions regarding the course selection process, needing guidance regarding selection of courses and any discussion about post- secondary and career plans.  Students will be selecting their courses online, the portal will open up from Feb 6th to Feb 28th. Course Selection forms will also be given to students, which requires a parents signature and are Due FEB 28^th and to be handed in to their counsellor.

Counsellors will also be in the computer lab (Room 316) from Feb 20 to 24,  to help any students who need assistance to select their courses online or missed their course selection presentation.

If there are any further questions or clarification needed, please contact me anytime.

Ms. Basran

Green Bricks is very pleased to offer to grade 10-12 students FREE participation in the 4th Annual Green Collar Futures Career Conference on Saturday February 18, 2017 at the Hilton Metrotown, Burnaby. 

*Space is VERY LIMITED (and a school limit may apply) so students can register at http://www.greenbricks.ca/futures/register.php.  Students MUST be registered by February 15, 2017 to attend this event but as it “sold out” last year we recommend registering as early as possible. 

What do YOU want to BE when you finish school?

Explore your options on February 18, 2017 at this FREE green career conference for youth in grades 10-12. 

The “green economy” is changing the face of the workplace in BC and around the world. This day is dedicated to students in grades 10 – 12 to learn about exciting and endless career opportunities. Futures is much more than a career fair as it allows you to interact with career mentors from various sustainability related careers who have excelled in and are passionate about their green careers.

This interactive career workshop will be offered free of charge to 150 young people in grade 10-12 and will allow participants the opportunity to:

            • Meet and interact with amazing and successful people who will share their sustainability career paths in 5 breakout, roundtable sessions 
            • Learn about emerging sustainability career opportunities in BC and Internationally
            • Listen to an inspirational keynote address from Dr. Nicholas Coops, UBC Professor and Canada Research Chair in Remote Sensing for forest productivity and conservation
            • Meet the engaging green entrepreneur – founder of Abeego Designs Inc., Toni Desrosiers
            • Find out what it takes to reach your goals

The conference will begin with an inspirational keynote address. The workshop will conclude with a wrap-up session and a chance for the participants to win prizes. Register early as space is very limited. For more information, visit http://www.greenbricks.ca/futures/index.php
           
This conference is made possible by the support of our event sponsors! 
BC Hydro * Kane Consulting * Orr Development * D.Kelly Environmental * Retread Solutions * Green Bricks Member Donations * 

Any further questions please connect with your counsellor in Student Services.

The Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Centre Detachment Vancouver will be holding an information session on Thursday, February 9th  at 6 PM at our Recruitment Centre located at 620 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC. This will be a general information session on employment opportunities within the Canadian Armed Forces and how to join our organization. As our fiscal year starts April 1^st, majority of our occupations open on that date, and so this is an excellent time to submit an application or learn more about the CAF. There will also be an opportunity to speak to a recruiter and to ask any questions you may have.

Any further questions, please see your counsellor in Student Services.

SFU Presentation at Alpha – Feb 10, 2017

POST-SECONDARY GUEST SPEAKER

EXPLORE CAPILANO UNIVERSITY INFO NIGHT – March 2, 2017

University of Alberta program for Grade 11 students!

UBC GATEWAY PROGRAMS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

STEM Mentoring Evening – FEB 17, 2017.

Grade 8-12 girls – connect with like-minded students, talk to STEM students and professionals and get a sneak peek at Cybermentor: a STEM mentoring program coming soon to UBC

Engineering Explorations 8 – March 4, 2017

Gr 8 Girls – Get creative and participate in fun engineering activities, and talk to current engineering students and professionals who will share their stories and experience.

Geering Up Clubs – Jan 21 – Apr 1

Geering Up clubs are a mix of science and engineering through hands-on projects, demos, design challenges, lab tours! All clubs are taught by experienced university students with a passion for their field of study.

UBC Engineering Tours – Wednesdays at 5pm, Jan – April

This one hour session takes you through engineering labs and student spaces within UBC Engineering.

TO RSVP or Learn more:  engineering.ubc.ca/student-events

Any further questions, please see your counsellor in Student Services.