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The Student Certification Branch has developed the BC Dogwood Planner, an annual document published in January for students in Grade 12. The BC Dogwood Planner is a companion document of the Grad Planner addressing the top questions from students in their graduation year.

The Dogwood planner can be found at the following link:

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/docs/bc-dogwood-planner13-14%20Eng.pdf

Health Professions Training Fair 2014

Bob Prittie Library (Metrotown area)
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby BC V5H 4N5

Monday, February 3
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Learn about the quality and affordable healthcare training opportunities and potential job options in this field.

The following healthcare programs will be featured:

Dental Office Administration
Medical Office Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Reflexology Practitioner

Presentations begin at 1pm.. Advance registration is required. Please call the Metrotown reference desk at 604-436-5400

Are you in grade 10, 11 or 12 and interested in pursuing a degree in Art or Design? If so, come to the Library on Thursday, January 9th at lunch to hear a representative for Emily Carr talk about admission requirements and programs offered. For more information, please see your counsellor.

Vancouver Community College (VCC) is hosting a special info session for students who are interested in pursing careers in the administrative sector. If you are thinking about becoming an Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant, then you should sign up for VCC’s ADMIN CAREERS INFO NIGHT. It is free and will take place on Thursday, December 12th, 4:00 – 5:30pm at the Downtown campus. Register online at: http://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/info-sessionstours/admin-careers-info-night/. For a limited time, VCC is waiving the $30 application fee for this program. If you are interested in other programs and info sessions offered at VCC, go to: http://www.vcc.ca/infosessions.

Upcoming events

Oct 23: Design Formation Alumni Night
For students interested in retail display, exhibit design, environmental design, graphics, and typography. Hear from current and past students of the program. Pizza and pop will be served.

Oct 24: Nursing Info Session
For students interested in becoming a nurse. Find out what you need to apply for our highly popular Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Nov 7: Journalism Info Session
For students interested in a career in journalism, communications, and public relations. Graduates work at newspapers, radio, TV, magazines, websites, and in public relations firms. We also offer program tours on campus and can arrange for speakers to visit your high school.

Nov 13: Learn About Langara Info Session
For students who want a general overview. The 60-minute session will provide an overview of course & program offerings, tuition structure, and go over the application process including diagnostic tests.

Nov 19: Langara School of Management
For students interested in business, marketing, accounting, and more. Find out more about our Bachelor of Business Administration and diploma options.

Nov 20: Publishing Info Session
For students interested in design, production, writing, and editing. This is an intense 1-year career program for those interested in the publishing industry.

The deadline to apply to write one of the following Language Challenge Exams is Wednesday, October 23rd.

French 11/12
German 11/12
Japanese 11/12
Korean 11/12
Mandarin (Traditional & Simplified) 11/12
Punjabi 11/12
Spanish 11/12

Please submit your application packages to Ms. Niccoli-Harris in Room 317 by Oct 23.

Attend the LANGARA JOURNALISM INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, November 7th / 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. / Room A226

• meet journalism faculty and working graduates
• Tour the department newsroom
• Get detailed information on how to apply
• Learn what the world of jounalism is really like these days
• Refreshments will be provided

STUDY SKILLS EVENING PRESENTATION: Here is the link to Ms. Ignas and Mr. Bernard’s presentation on Study Skills. We hope you find it informative.

http://prezi.com/hawyr1dksfix/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

UBC’s New Rule:   If students wish to use a Distributed Learning course in the calculation of their UBC admission average, the course must be 100% complete by February 1, 2014. All other courses needed as a prerequisite for entrance to UBC must be completed by June 2, 2014.  http://you.ubc.ca/admissions/canadian-highschools/bc-yukon/

All other universities: students have until June 2, 2014 to complete their online course but they must have at least 50% of their course work completed and one exam written by April 1, 2014 in order for their online school to report the interim marks to the Ministry of Education.

BURNABY SUMMER SESSION REGISTRATION Is now open to all burnaby students!

WEB REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

PHONE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN TUES, APRIL 16

More information is available online at:

http://www.burnabycce.ca/