REPORT CARDS - After July 1st, report cards can be picked up at the School Board Office between 8:30 am and 3 pm. Grads, the grad photo composite is also available for pick up.
Supply Lists for GFSS 2009/10 -
Click here for a list of supplies students will need for September. A copy of the list was put into each student's final report card envelope as well.
H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) - Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in British Columbia. The B.C. cases have been relatively mild and were detected by the province’s robust and responsive public health surveillance system. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally. School District #51 schools are operating normally. Staff is on the alert. You can call 8-1-1, 24 hours a day/seven days a week to speak to a nurse if you have more questions or if feeling ill. For more information check these links:
1.
Talking to Kids about Swine Flu
2.
Protecting Your Kids From the Swine Flu
3.
If You Think Your Child Has the Swine Flu
Speaking Up! - The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) has published a parent guide to advocating for students in public schools. There is a copy of the guide in the office if any parents wish to come in and review it.
Need A Summer Job? - Your local Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) is open from May to August. SCCY staff can help you with your job search, either individually or through group workshops. Visit
servicecanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-211-2266 Ext. 142. To view job postings online, visit
jobbank.gc.ca.
Transcripts for Applying to Post Secondary Institutions - All Grads who are planning to go to a post secondary institution need to fill out a PSI form on the Ministry of Education website. The following are instructions for ordering transcripts to be sent to your choice of post secondary institution(s):
1. go the provincial education website www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
2. click on Student Secure web icon , enter it
3. create an account **you must know your PEN number!!**
4. click on PSI forms and follow the directions
Filling out this online form will ensure your high school transcripts are sent to the post secondary institutions,
otherwise they will not be sent out.
Lost & Found - If you have lost any earings, keys, rings, etc. we have quite a collection of items found by our custodians. To claim, come in to the office and describe your lost item. Some items have been here since the beginning of September. The clothing from the Lost & Found bin has been laid out on tables in the main hallway, items not picked up by June 18th will be taken to the Thrift Shop.
Ab Ed Students -
The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society (IKBBCSS) is now accepting applications for the BC Aboriginal Student Award in 2009. For 2009, $250,000 (up to 250 awards) is available for awards under this program. Application materials are located here:
http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/node/55. Applications for this award are sent directly to the IKBBCSS by the student.
There are opportunities in programs through the Canadian Armed Forces for Aboriginal Youth of various ages. Many of the programs offer students a sum of money upon completion. There are difference lengths and locations. Click the following links for a corresponding pdf file.
CF Aboriginal Enrolment Plans 2008 -
ALOY -
Bold Eagle -
Raven Info
Interested in Becoming a Doctor? The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC is please to announce it will be hosting its seventh annual,
“Aboriginals into Medicine: Pre-admissions Workshop,” August 12-14, 2009. Click here for
more information.
Want to come to Camosun in September? NOW is the time to get started with application and registration. We are actively recruiting for some of our programs:
Indigenous Studies (formerly First Nations Community Studies Diploma): This 2 year program is designed for those who want to learn about leadership in our communities. This program is offered at the Lansdowne Campus and is transferable to university. More information can be found here: http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/fncs/index.html
Indigenous Family Support Program (formerly First Nations Family Support Worker program): This 10 month certificate is designed for those who want to get into the helping field and learn more about themselves in the process. This program is offered at the Saanich Adult Education Centre on Tsartlip Reserve. More information can be found here: http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/ifs/index.html
Indigenous Business Leadership Diploma: This 2 year program is for those who want to take Business Administration and learn how to work or set up businesses in Indigenous communities/contexts. Very cool! This program is offered at the Interurban Campus. More info can be found here: http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/ibl/index.html
First Nations College Prep: This 8 month certificate program is designed for those who already have English 10 or 11 and need to do English 12, and also want to do some courses in Indigenous Studies—it’s a fantastic program to lead into any of our other Indigenous programs and qualifies for UCEP funding from Bands! (You can be at any level of math for this program.) This program is offered at the Saanich Adult Education Centre on Tsartlip Reserve. More info can be found here: http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/fncp/index.html
Aboriginal Academic Upgrading: If you would like to upgrade your English, Math and/or Computer skills, you can do this on campus or at one of our partnership sites: Songhees Employment & Learning Centre, Victoria Native Friendship Centre, and the Saanich Adult Education Centre. Contact one of our lovely Advisors for details on how to get started! (keep reading…)
You can contact an Aboriginal Advisor via phone or email and our dept is open all summer long. Advisors can help with applying, getting registered and applying for funding through Bands, Metis organizations or other possible funding partners. Our job is to help you be successful at Camosun! The contact list can be found here: http://camosun.ca/services/fnes/staff.html
All information about Aboriginal Education & Community Connections is available on our main website here: http://www.camosun.ca/aboriginal And all information about Camosun in general can be found at http://www.camosun.ca
Medical Conditions/Allergies - Please contact the school office if your son or daughter has a medical condition or life-threatening allergy that would require administration of medication at school. A Medical Alert form and a Request for Administration of Medication at School form will need to be completed.
