Check out the latest ConnectED Edition: Fall  2018

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Grad photos will be held November 19 – 23 in Room 209. Sign-up for your photo session as soon as possible. Appointment sign-up details are available in the Main Office and Counselling Office. Please have your grad photo taken even if you don’t plan on purchasing photos. We want to see you in the Yearbook!

CLE 10

All students who have completed and returned the permission for the rapidly approaching Field Trip to the NRGH on Wednesday October 17 at 8:30 sharp, for involvement  in the P.A.R.T.Y. (Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth) Program, will be preparing for it this it week.  We will be filling out pre-event questionaires, viewing some short videos and having discussions around the topics to be covered on the field trip.

Remember eat breakfast, layer clothing as we will be outside and inside the hospital, and ensure footwear is adequate for walking quietly between wards.

CAREER EDUCATION 9

The delivery of Career Education 9 at Barsby will be done outside the curriculum.  This will take place over a few afternoon sessions, where all Grade 9 students will be brought together for a series of workshop. We are looking at one before The Winter Holiday Break and three after the Break.  Ms. Moslin will be coordinating these and be responsible for student assessment.  Google Classroom will be used to receive and guide CE students to the course completion and prepare them for Career Life Education 10.  Your Grade 10 year is the beginning of you graduation program.  More information will follow.

Also look for the slide presentation on the New Graduation Program of 2018 on our Thursday night from 4 – 6 at our Parent Teacher conferences.

Parents: you have or soon will receive an email with your login credentials for the Parent Portal, which will allow you to see your child’s information, including report cards, online. Please see brochure for more information.

Various activities and program information sessions are happening over the next few months at VIU. Bookmark the VIU Events page to make sure that you don’t miss out: https://www.viu.ca/events/

Highlights:

Biology Night – Mark your calendar for January 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in Building 355, Room 203 featuring Biology B. Sc. degree graduates representing diverse careers: health professionals, environmental professionals, graduate research, and K-12 education.

Webinars are led by recruitment officers who will be able to answer any questions students have about their transition to VIU. Topics such as navigating the student record, finding helpful resources, student services, getting involved on campus, and residence, are covered. https://connect.viu.ca/future-students/webinars

How to connect with VIU:

1.  General inquiries connect with a Recruitment Officer at 250-740-6672 or viuconnect@viu.ca
2.  Visit our campus and take a tour to get a current student prospective on why VIU is for you. For registration and options: viu.ca/visit
3. Students ready to plan for September 2019 can connect with Advising at 250-740-6410 or advising@viu.ca. The Educational Advisor assigned is Shawn O’Toole. Office hours are Monday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4. Application status and documentation questions connect with the Registration Centre at 250-740-6400 or registration@viu.ca

Need help with your homework? Come to Study Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in Room 234. You can get help with any subject…and snacks too!!

School starts on Tuesday, September 4 at 11am, dismissal at 12 noon for most schools.  Some exceptions apply.  More information on exceptions, busing and contact information can be found here.

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Check out the latest ConnectED Edition: Summer 2018

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Check out the latest ConnectED Edition: Summer 2018

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Education is changing in BC – come find out how it may impact your child(ren) Apr 17 @ LSS

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