SHAD VALLEY

Application time is fast approaching for exceptional Grade 10, 11 and 12 students to apply for the exciting Shad Valley summer program. Printed materials should be arriving at your school in the next week so that you can spread the word about Shad Valley to your high-potential students. We also have a great video about the program that can be viewed at www.shad.ca/studentvideo.

Shad Valley provides students with an enriched academic experience and the opportunity to be immersed in university life before they finish high school. Annually, 500 of the nation's brightest students are admitted to our month-long residential program based at 10 universities across the country. The program focuses on science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship.

Importantly, Shad Valley offers a significant financial assistance package based on financial need or merit. Financial aid is provided to successful candidates who require help with the program's fee. Shad Valley guarantees that no candidate accepted to the program has been turned away due to financial hardship, and it costs nothing to apply.

Here is what one of our 2011 participants said about this summer's program, "The month I spent at Shad Valley was the most challenging, creatively inspiring and spectacular month of my life. I met amazing people and learned a lot of new things. I have been encouraged to reach my true potential."

The selection process takes into account exceptional academic standing, as well as volunteerism, community involvement and extracurricular activities, including:
• high academic achievement
• exceptional drive, initiative, creativity and an entrepreneurial mind
• excellence and leadership in diverse pursuits, including athletics, the arts and work
• strong volunteer impact and outstanding interpersonal skills

The fun, team-based environment at Shad Valley enables participants to grow in ways they never anticipated. Through lectures, workshops and team-building activities run by university faculty and industry leaders, students are exposed to advanced academic topics and learn new leadership skills. This exposure, combined with Shad Valley's outstanding reputation, gives participants a strong advantage when applying to university and when competing for awards and scholarships.

Applications are due by December 7, 2011 or January 18, 2012, and early applications are encouraged. They are available at www.shad.ca/apply. If you would like a Shad Valley representative to visit your school, we offer in-person and virtual visits, depending on your location. Fill out the form here to have a school visit.

NURSING UPDATE & APPLICATION NIGHT

NURSING UPDATE & APPLICATION NIGHT

Tuesday, October 11 in Regina
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Education Auditorium 106.1
University of Regina

Construction Industry Spotlight

Our Career and Industry Spotlight on Construction is a career discovery opportunity that is offered to students in grade 11 and 12. The program’s focus is for those students interested in the trades who would like to receive hands-on information by speaking with professionals in the trades. Preference should be given to Grade 12 students, then Grade 11’s, who have a very keen interest in this industry. This spotlight is made possible by the Saskatchewan Construction Association and will take place at the Douglas Park/Arcola School or the Harvard Tower Site in Regina from 10-11:30am on Wednesday, October 12th. Confirmation of site will happen shortly.

Please see Ms. Gardiner or Mr. Dufour if you are interested.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING UofR DATES

Campion College Info Night = October 4
Nursing Update & Registration Night = October 11 & 12
UR Connected (for students, teachers & counsellors) = October 21
UR Connected (for students, family & friends) = October 22
Luther College Info Night = November 3
What Is Engineering? = November 9
What Is Business Administration? = December 6
Priority Deadline For Admissions Applicants (including Education) = March 15
Deadline For Applying To Residence = May 1

See Ms. Gardiner for more information about any of these events. :)

UR Connected

Friday, October 21 - University of Regina URConnected

A day of tours, sessions and exploration into the UofR. Ms. Gardiner will be registering students in the next couple of weeks for URConnected. It is a non student day, so transportation will not be provided.

Bachelor of Nursing Update

Come to the library at 12:15 on Tuesday, September 27 for a brief meeting about applying to be a Registered Nurse.

Experience US - Bus Trip to Saskatoon

Interested in attending the UofS? Want to know more about it?

Hop on the bus to the University of Saskatchewan's Experience US day.

When: Friday, October 14 ~6am-7pm
What: Tours, Entertainment, Q&As, Sessions
Cost: Approx $25/person

Ms. Gardiner is currently visiting ELA30 classrooms looking for interest. Watch for permission slips available next week!

TD Scholarship Applications Are Here!

Please see Ms. Gardiner for an application for the TD Scholarship Program for Community Leadership. It's a HUGE cash scholarship! :)

GIRLS ONLY = 33rd Annual Careers Unlimited

Careers Unlimited is sponsored by the Regina Business & Professional Women's Organization.

Date: Wednesday, November 2
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Place: The Conexus Arts Centre

Details: Trade Show, Special Guest Speaker, Chance to Win $500!!

Please see Ms. Gardiner to register for the evening.

SIAST - FYI

A reminder to Grade 12 students thinking of applying to SIAST:

The First Qualified, First Accepted programs are currently accepting applications from grade 12 students. First Qualified, First Accepted is used for the majority of SIAST programs other than the following high demand programs: practical nursing, power engineering technology, medical radiologic technology, medical laboratory technology, dental hygiene, combined lab and x-ray technology and applied photography.

Students interested in a high demand program should visit Ms Gardiner at their earliest convenience.

For students considering the SIAST/University of Regina Collaborative Nursing Program, there will be an information meeting on Tuesday, September 27 in the library at noon hour, starting at 12:20.

For more career updates, please visit Ms. Gardiner’s career blog at greenallcareer.blogspot.com or “like” Greenall Career on facebook.

Campion College @ U of R Information Night

October 4, 2011 @ 7:00pm ... Main Floor of Campion College ... Parking Lot 3

Programs: Fine Arts, Arts, Science

I'm attending ... if you'd like someone to go with, let me know. :)

SK Association of Rural Municipalities 90th Anniversary Scholarship

$1000 Student Scholarship awarded to:

- a student enrolled in grade 12 for the 2011/2012 semester
- planning on studying at a post secondary in fall 2012

Do you ...

- have a farming background and/or live in a rural area?
- have parents/guardians who own/rent land and pay taxes to a Rural Municpality?

IF YES ... you qualify for this award. Come see Ms. Gardiner for more details. :)

Come. See. Investigate. SIAST

An ideal way for students to get an in-depth look into programs and become familiar with student life and campus atmosphere.

SIAST Kelsey (Saskatoon): October 26
SIAST Palliser (Moose Jaw): November 16

SIAST Woodland (Prince Albert): November 16

SIAST Wascana (Regina): November 17

Check out: www.siast.sk.ca/stuservices/CSI.shtml for updates and information on how to register.

A Decent Career Website ...

www.Online-Education.net

The LORAN Award Scholarship

The Loran Award Scholarship
- Awarded to outstanding Canadians who demonstrate character, leadership potential, academic performance, independent thinking, and more.

DEADLINE: October 19, 2011.

www.loranaward.ca/sef/index.html

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