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Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Week February 13-17.
No Classes on Feb. 20 for Islander Day.
Indoor Walking Club started up the week of Feb. 6 and will run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The track can include stairs, but doesn’t have to. If you are interested in taking part and would like more information, call 902853-8626 or email: htmorgan@edu.pe.ca. All community members are more than welcome to attend for whatever length of time you would like. All that is required is that you bring indoor sneakers and sign in at the main office before starting. We will have maps available to guide you through the school if you are not familiar.
General News
All course changes have been completed at this point. Anyone interested or know of any community member who is interested in taking the lead on the Relay for Life, call 902-8538626 or email htmorgan@edu.pe.ca.
Any students interested in federal summer student jobs can find information at: http:// jobs-emplois.gc.ca/fswep-pfete/index-eng.php
Students interested in provincial government summer jobs can find postings and instructions to apply at: www.princeedwardisland.ca/ en/topic/student-governmentjob-opportunities
The deadline for applications is March 17.
Grad bios forms can be picked up in the library and returned to Mr. McKenna in room 303.
Safety Matters at work is holding a video contest for students and the contest runs from Feb. 1-March 31. Visit wcb.pe.ca/ workplace/contest to find out more.
Sports, Programs, and Other
The Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada is a threeweek exchange for Canadian students and adult mentors to visit the United States. The goals are to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Canada, increase leadership skills, and position youth to make a difference in their communities. Applications are competitive. No cost to apply. All travel expenses are covered by the Youth Ambassadors Program. For more information see guidance.
Grade 12 Information
St. F.X. will be hosting their annual information session in Charlottetown on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel on Pownal. Students are required to RSVP to the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ stfx-university-informationsession-in-charlottetown-tickets-30496063547
Cape Breton University will be here on Feb. 13 if any student is interested in speaking with them let Marsha know. UPEI nursing application deadline is Feb. 15. Check with your university/college of choice for other program deadlines. UPEI has changed their entrance scholarship awards format, you can find the link at Entrance Award Cycle on their website.
Remember that the deadline for these awards/scholarships is March 1.
Any students planning on attending UNB will need to fill out the General Scholarship Application form in order to be considered for any entrance scholarships. The deadline is March 1.
Certain scholarships require separate applications in addition to the general application, see guidance for more information.
IWK Research is offering their 2017 Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship; students interested in applying for this scholarship can visit their website at iwk.nshealth.ca or see guidance for more information. Application deadline is March 1.