Grade 12’s – Mark your calendars!

The following post-secondary institutions will be sending representatives to speak to interested Grade 12 students at Moscrop.  If you want to attend any of the following info sessions, come to Student Services (room 317) to sign up.  Sign up sheets will be posted on the bulletin board about one week prior to the session.  (*Note:  most sessions require signing up ahead of time; drop-ins are not permitted). 

November 5 @ 6:45pm, Multipurpose room – UBC (all Grade 11 & 12 students and their parents; no need to sign up*)

November 19 @ 1:40pm, Library – University of Alberta

November 21 @ 11:30am, Library – Western University (no sign up)

November 21 @12:30pm, Library – McGill University

*Stay tuned for announcements about other university visits. 

 

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES: 

*November 19, 5:00 – 8:00pm – BCIT’s BIG INFO SESSION.  This is a chance for Grade 11 and 12 students and parents to learn more about the 400+ programs offered at BCIT.  No sign up is required.

 

*November 20 @ 6:45pm – Moscrop is hosting PSI Day (Post Secondary Institutions event).  This is a great opportunity for Grade 11 & 12 students to meet with representatives and get information from most of our local colleges and universities (e.g. SFU, Capilano University, BCIT, Douglas College, Langara College).  You do not need to sign up for this event. 

 

*November 22, 2014 Grade 12 students interested in applying to University of Alberta are invited to take part in the UAlberta Application Workshop at the Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia St, Vancouver.  During this workshop, UAlberta staff will advise students and their families on the application process and help them complete and submit an online Application for Admission.  To register online go to: ualberta.ca/recruitmentevents (under the Vancouver heading).  Registration deadline is Nov. 19.

HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM

ATTENTION GRADE 12’s:  Do you speak both French and English fluently? Are you interested in attending a university in the Ottawa area?  If so, the House of Commons Page Program may be for you!  House of Commons Pages are selected from high schools across Canada every year.  These students work in the House of Commons as a page for one full year (e.g. August 2015 to August 2016) while studying at a university in the Ottawa area.  If you are interested in this program or have more questions, please see your counsellor or visit www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage .  This year’s deadline for application is December 8, 2014.

NEW DOGWOOD PLANNER FOR ALL GRADE 12 STUDENTS

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

BURNABY COMMUNITY & CONTINUING EDUCATION

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

EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN:

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

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 At Langara

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.

LANGUAGE CHALLENGE EXAMS

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.

THINKING OF A CAREER IN JOURNALISM?

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 PRESENTATION

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