Weekly Announcements for Barrhead Composite High School

1. Monday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM ELT – 7-9 Flex
Tuesday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM ELT – 7-9 COI
Wednesday - Lunch 12:06pm – AM ELT – 7-9 TAG
Thursday - Lunch 12:06pm – AM ELT – 7-9 COI
Friday - Classes start 9:30AM - Lunch at 12:06
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2. Save the date …
 January 23 – English 30 Diploma Exam – Part B
 January 24 – Social Studies 30 Diploma Exam – Part B
- Sr. High Exams for Period 1 (on a Monday)
 January 25 – Math 30 Diploma Exam
- Sr. High Exams for Period 2 (on a Monday)
 January 26 – Sr. High Exams for Period 3 (on a Monday)
 January 29 – Chemistry 30 Diploma Exam
- Sr. High Exams for Period 4 (on a Monday)
 January 30 – Sr. High Exam Day for Missed Exams
 January 31 – PD Day (No School for Students)
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3. 6th Annual
BCHS Small
Town -Big
Dreams
Talent Show
Thursday
Feb. 22, 7pm
See Mrs. Kostiw to sign up!
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4. Come and visit
Room 34 on
Wednesday,
during Lunch Break
to enjoy another Yum Yums.
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5. Learn 2 Drive Study Session
for Class 7 Learner’s License Exam
For High School Students
There are countless opportunities in your future. Getting your Driver’s License is only the beginning.
Funded by:
Friday, February 2, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Barrhead Composite High School
Sign up now!
This is a 4 hour interactive study session to
prepare you to write the knowledge test.
Learn the road rules with a Traffic Safety Expert!
Space is limited to 12 high school students.
Register at the school front office or text your name/grade to 780-674-0716
Note: Registered students will be permitted to attend the session during class time
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6. Sr. High
Announcements

7. The Depot Youth Camp is a week-long summer camp for students in
Grades 11 and 12 (ages 16-19).
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Student selection will be based on academic achievement, fitness and interest in a
career in policing. While at camp, students will be issued parts of the RCMP uniform to
wear and will be expected to act as a troop in training. They will be required to wake up
early, keep dorms clean, and behave as a professional representative of the RCMP.
August 6-10, 2018 Open to Everyone
August 13-17, 2018 Aboriginal Focus

8. Off-Campus
• Ms Wegner is still handing out paperwork for
students from first semester. All information must
be returned to her by January 26, to make it into
first semester reporting.
• If you have work experience second semester, see
Ms Wegner ASAP to line up your paperwork. By
having it done now, you can start immediately the
first day of second semester
• If you have not taken HCS3000, you will need to
complete it before starting work experience.
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9. TeamUp Science at the University of Alberta is
holding the Interdisciplinary Science Competition on
February 16th, 17th and 18th for grade 11 and 12
students. This competition allows students to attend
three university labs of chemistry, biology and
physics and choose two workshops to attend while
competing against other students. This is a great
opportunity for students to learn more about science
and what it’s like to be in university.
If you’re interested, please talk to a science teacher
or visit the website www.teamupscience.com
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10. UAlberta Info Week
• UAlberta Info Week is back! These evening events on
North Campus will feature a campus tour and faculty
information sessions. Info Week is an excellent resource
for prospective U of A students and their families.
Save the Date(s)!
• Tuesday, January 30, 2018
• Wednesday, January 31, 2018
• Thursday, February 1, 2018
More information is now available at uab.ca/infoweek.
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11. Save the Date
February 12 from 1 – 2:30, recruiter, Marina is here
to take questions and present during ELT
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12. Mark on your calendar
January 26 – King’s View Friday
February 26 - the recruiter, Michelle, will be here
from 11:30 until 2:30.
She will be presenting during ELT.
If you are going to King’s, you should be speaking with her.
Reminder of visit will be posted again in February.
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13. Mark Your Calendars
• Date: Saturday, February 10
• Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Experience the hands-on environment that gives students the
leading edge in industry. Take part in a day of exploration and
discovery. Join a tour of campus, get to know instructors, visit
one of many interactive program areas, apply on the spot,
learn about programs and student services, and so much
more.
Students who register in advance and check-in on the day of
the open house have a chance to win a $1,500 tuition credit.
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14. • The deadline to apply to many uSask programs is fast-
approaching on February 15. This is the last day to
apply to the following colleges to begin in Fall 2018:
• Agriculture and Bioresources
• Education
• Edwards School of Business
• Engineering
• Kinesiology
• March 1 is the deadline to submit transcripts and
supporting documents required for admission for the
colleges listed above.
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15. • The College of Engineering at the University of
Saskatchewan (uSask) is excited to announce that it
has added 150 seats for undergraduate students for
the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year.
• These seats are available for entering first-year
students and transfer students. Students with
averages below the traditional cut off for
engineering are encouraged to apply and to
discover the endless possibilities that a degree in
engineering offers.
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