Graduation Transitions

Burnaby South Secondary School

Congratulations Gr. 12s

May6

Congratulations Gr. 12s for completing your Grad Transitions requirements and your exit interviews. Our community members were very impressed with your experiences, goals, preparation and presentations

 

Just a reminder: May DPA is your last Grad Trans requirement and physical activity log of the year.

Good job Grad 2012

DPA Logs

May1

Gr. 11s and 12s,

Your April DPA logs are due in Room C118. May DPA will be your last physical activity log of the year :)

You may also check the DPA record sheets posted outside of C118 for any missing works.

 

 

2nd Graduation Transitions Interview

April25

Thursday, May 3rd is your last Graduation Transitions Interivew date. Please see Ms. Tsai in C118 if you have any questions. Click May 3rd Interview Times_Revised to find out your interview time.

Reminders:

  • Rehearse what you are going to say and make sure it is roughly 15 minutes
  • Review the Interview Rubric
  • Make sure your presentation/documents/evidences are clean, neat and presentable
  • Arrive 10 minutes before your appointed time
  • Dress appropriately  as you would for a formal job interview
  • MUST bring Resume and 2-3 pieces of evidence that best showcase your accomplishments/skills/interests

 

Check your DPA Hours!!!

April25

Hi Gr. 11s and 12s,

DPA log records are posted outside of C118. Please check your monthly DPA hours and complete all the missing forms by the Monday, April 30th.

 

DPA Logs

April23

Gr. 11s and 12s,

Make sure your DPA logs are up-to-date before receiving an I-Report. See Ms. Tsai if you have questions.

 

Gr. 12 Grad Transitions Interviews

April19

Hey Gr. 12s,

May 3rd is your LAST Grad Trans Interview date. Please see Ms. Tsai to pick up your resume, Grad Trans feedback, and interview package. Appointment sign-up sheet is up outside of Room C118.

See Ms. Tsai if you have any questions.

Thinking of Attending BCIT?

April10

BCIT is having an OPEN HOUSE! It is a two-day event that gives you the opportunity to learn about BCIT programs, check-out student-created displays, meet current students, test-drive applied hands-on learning and win prizes by entering “Open House Challenge”.

Open House will take place on Friday, April 13 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) and Saturday, April 14 (9:00 am -  3:00 pm), 2012.

Register to attend http://www.bcit.ca/openhouse/

Purchase your Dry Grad ticket!!!

April9
Tickets for the Dry Grad Event will be on sale the week of April 10-13th, right after the Easter break.
Tickets are $50 and will be sold just outside the cafeteria during lunch hours during that week.
There will only be 200 tickets, so it is all First-Come-First-Serve
Dry Grad will take place immediately after the dinner dance on Friday, May 11th.
Your Ticket Includes:
  • 3  – 4 hour harbour cruise on Harbour Princess
  • DJ and Dance
  • Mock casino
  • On board snacks and limitless pop
  • Buses from grad dinner/dance to cruise and back to south after the cruise
  • Breakfast after the cruise
Draw Prizes for ticket holders:
  • Blackberry playbook
  • $50 Future shop gift card
  • $50 itunes gift card
  • 1 year  BCAA membership
  • 10 bby parks and rec passes
  • 72 hour survival kit ($100 value)

Have you ever wanted to get involved in Filmmaking??

April9
Hey Grads,
 New Image College (academy for Film Acting, Film & TV Make-up, and Special Effects), wants you to job shadow on the set of our latest feature film!
 You will be interning for three days (maximum 10 hours per day) working with professionals to help make a hit!
 Requirements:
  1. General Job Shadowing Requirements
  2. Drama Student Job Shadowing
    • Must have BOTH Grade 11 and Grade 12 Drama
    • Must have maintained a Drama Grade of 90% or higher
  3. Make-Up Artist Job Shadowing
    • Must be in creative arts or design courses (either in school or as extracurricular study)
    • Alternately: must have taken cosmetology courses or hair design in school

Grad Transition Interview

April2

Hey Gr. 12s,

Don’t forget to sign up an appointment time with Ms. Tsai this month. The sign up sheet is up outside of Rm C118 in Student Services!

 

 

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