DAY 2
MORNING PRAYER
Yesterday, we
entered the second week of Advent. This week we light the candle signifying
love, and we will continue to explore the theme of Encountering Christ.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for blessing each of us with the
gift of Your love.
You showed us this love
through the birth, life, death, and resurrection
of Your son, Jesus.
Continue to teach us how to share Your
love with our families.
Allow us to use Jesus and his Holy Family,
as role models of faith and love.
Amen.
SCHOOL SUPERVISION
South Entrance - Mr. Langlois
CAFETERIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MODEL UN
DECEMBER 2023 BEADING COMPETITION
MODEL UN: Volunteers Still Needed
WINDSCRIPT MAGAZINE: High School Writing
LIFEGUARD TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
“Thinking about becoming a lifeguard? Great news! In December, the City of Prince Albert is offering both prerequisites for National Lifeguard which allows employment at swimming pools across Canada.
1) Bronze Medallion: December 15th-December 17th, at the Frank J. Dunn Pool
The prerequisite is either being 13 years of age or possessing Bronze Star (need not be current). No formal swimming lesson experience is required; however, applicants must have swimming ability and skill. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. The fee is $176.50. Registration can be completed in person at the pool or online at the link:
2) Bronze Cross: December 27th - December 31st at the Frank J. Dunn Pool
The prerequisite is possession of Bronze Medallion (need not be current). This is an assistant lifeguard course, and the prerequisite for National Lifeguard - Pool, the standard course required to work at swimming pools across Canada. The fee is $191.00. Registration can be in person at the pool or completed online at the link: https://citypa.perfectmind.com/31421/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=52ebc97a-88a1-43f1-893e-7c489112d4e0
U of S EARLY ADMISSIONS
U of S SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships are USask’s highest valued, renewable entrance scholarships and are awarded based on academics, leadership and contributions to school and community life. Five of these awards, known as the Circle of Honour Awards, are designated for Indigenous students. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by December 1, 2023 and must fill out and submit the online application for Best and Brightest Scholarships by December 15, 2023 in PAWS
Competitive Entrance Awards include numerous scholarships and bursaries that can be accessed by many students with diverse experiences. Students can be considered based on academic achievement, financial need and/or contributions to school and community life. Some awards recognize backgrounds, acknowledge contributions to certain clubs or reward achievement in music and athletics. All entering students are encouraged to apply. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by February 15, 2024 and fill out and submit the online application for Competitive Entrance Awards by March 1, 2024 in PAWS
Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships
Students will automatically be considered for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship when they apply for admission. These scholarships recognize academic achievements and are awarded based on the admission average.
Student best average | Scholarship value |
95%+ | $3,000 |
93% to 94.9% | $2,000 |
90% to 92.9% | $1,000 |
85% to 89.9% | $500 |
For additional information, please see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#top
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded annually to 14 undergraduate students who meet a variety of criteria, including a minimum admission average of 95%. This scholarship is being offered to students directly from high school, or high school graduates who have not completed any post-secondary course (other than those completed while the student was still in high school, such as the High School Accelerated Program). One award is reserved for Indigenous applicants and one award is reserved for out-of-province applicants. The recipients will receive $10,000 a year over four years, plus on-campus housing for the first year. The value of each scholarship is just over $46,000. An application is required and includes a written statement, resume, reference letter, and referee. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.
Application-Required Scholarships
Students can apply for undergraduate scholarships and awards using the Student Awards Management System (SAMS). There are lots of different awards available, some that require an application and others that are automatic. Students can browse the awards as a guest or create an account when they are ready to apply!
Automatic Entrance Awards
Students must be entering directly from high school to an undergraduate degree program.
Student best average | Scholarship value |
95%+ | $3,000 (March 15) |
93% to 94.99% | $1,500 (March 15) |
90% to 92.99% | $1,000 (March 15) |
Faculty of Business: 85% or higher | $1,000 (August 15) |
For more information, see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://www.uregina.ca/cost-aid/funding/undergraduate-scholarships/entrance-awards/index.html
SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP
Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada. This scholarship was established to encourage the best and brightest students to be the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators. Schulich Leader Scholarships are open to all Canadian high schools with graduating students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in an eligible STEM program at one of our 20 partner universities. This year the foundation is awarding 50 engineering scholarships valued at $120,000 each and 50 science, technology or math scholarships valued at $100,000 each. It is important to note that students who are planning for a career as a medical practitioner/researcher (doctor, dentist, nurse, psychologist, pharmacist, optometrist, etc.) are NOT eligible to apply. École St. Mary High School can only nominate ONE candidate and nomination is competitive. If you are interested in being considered for nomination, please email a list of school/community involvement, leadership activities, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin (meta.rapin@pacsd.ca) in Student Services by Friday, December 15, 2023, before 12:00pm to be considered for nomination. To find out more about visit http://www.schulichleaders.com or info@uja.schulichleader.com .
KIN CANADA BURSARY ($1000)
DRIVER EDUCATION 2023 - 2024
Students who are interested in the 2023 - 2024 driver education program are to register online through Microsoft Forms: 2023 - 2024 Drivers Ed Registration Form Mr. Bourdon will then place students into groups on Edsby. A reminder that spots fill up quickly, so it is important to select your three top options to best accommodate each student.
The start dates for each session are as follows:
September 6 - 28 (after school)
October 2 - 23 (after school)
October 23 - December 7 (lunch hour)
November 1 - November 24 (after school)
December 11 - January 19 (after school)
January 31 - February 29 (after school)
March 4 - March 25 (after school)
March 4 - April 24 (lunch hour)
April 8 - April 26 (after school)
May 1 - May 23 (after school)
July 2 - July 10 summer class (9:00am - 1:00pm)
Please note the following:
· Students must be 15 years old by the start of the session.
· Sessions will be in the Room 246.
· All sessions begin at 3:30pm and end at 5:30pm. (except for the summer/lunch sessions).
· During your driver education class, you will need:
· your birth certificate
· your MYSGI account number. (needed on the first day of class)
· Students must go to SGI to get their MySGI customer number.
· a pencil/pen and notebook
FREE MICROSOFT 365 FOR STUDENTS
COMMUNITY
PRINCE ALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY (PAPL)
Find out about all the FREE print and digital access to novels, graphic novels, music, movies, comedy shows, crafts, book clubs and more that is available at the Prince Albert Public Library. For detailed information visit https://princealbertlibrary.ca/ and/or view the November/December Newsletter.
KARATE CLASSES
Are you passionate about creating awareness and pursuing reconciliation in your community? Join the Reconciliation Project with CBYF Prince Albert! Open to students in grades 10-12, the task is for students to research their own culture, or another culture of their choice, and create a bridge between colonial experiences in Canada and worldwide. This will include understanding the historical facts of real events, how those events have affected cultural groups, and what that means for reconciliation efforts and pursuing a healthy dialogue and healing. Students are to create a three-part project and incorporate their ideas and research into:
(1) a video or essay to present your research
(2) an art piece that will represent your chosen research culture and the pursuit of reconciliation, and
(3) a short story or poem that will support your art piece.
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