Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Volunteer Hours in December
The Revelstoke Art Gallery in the Visual Arts Centre at 320 Wilson behind the Days Inn is seeking volunteers to help with its Christmas Shop exhibition which opens on Friday December 13 at 6 pm.
Jackie Pendergast, executive director of the gallery, says volunteers are needed for:
- Decorating the tree in the Gallery Sunday December 8 at 11 am;
- Counting the number of visitors Friday December 13 from 6 – 7.30 pm and from 7.30 – 9 pm;
- Wrapping purchases from 6 – 7 pm, 7 8 pm, and 8 – 9 pm.
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
" Holistic View"Workshops for Females 14-18
FREE!
"Circle In--A Holistic View of Youth four-Part Workshop
November 14: Goal Setting with professional athlete Leah Evans
November 21st: Health: with registered traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Erin Potter
November 28th: Finances: with Financial Guru Miranda Murphy
December 5th: Art with special Guest Artist
The program will be held at the Revelsotke Visual Arts Centre from 6-9 PM every Thursday. To register, please email leah@girlsdoski.com
3 Hour Short Story Contest
This poster is hard to read, but the essential info is that there will be a 3 hours short story contest for Grade 11 and 12 students at Okanagan college, November 16th, from noon to 3:00 pm. Prizes include Okanagan College tuition credit and publication.
Go to www.okanagan.bc.ca/3hourwriting for more info.
Go to www.okanagan.bc.ca/3hourwriting for more info.
Friday, 8 November 2013
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Monday, 4 November 2013
UBC Engineering Open House - Vancouver
- Meet UBC Engineering students, esteemed faculty and knowledgeable advisors
- Explore all 11 programs available and tour our labs
- Explore career options in our Co-Op program and with career advisors
- Ask academic advisors your admission and application questions
Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science & Technology Luncheon for Grade 10-12 Female science and math students
- Noon at the open house
- Hear presentations by women who are currently studying engineering or young alumnae who are working in the industry.
- Interested female students should RSVP by November 25: students.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Jean Minguy RCMP Youth Academy
The RCMP Youth Academy is a wonderful opportunity for students in grade 11 or 12 to participate in a unique work experience in policing.
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement will get very good insight in the training and demands placed on police officers.
Students will learn the following topics:
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Interested? Go to http://www.sd22.bc.ca/RCMP/ for more info, then see Ms Milmine for an application form and student information package.
Discover the World of Info Tech!
We are taking 10 students to Discover the World of Info Tech November 19th. You can participate in hands-on sessions about computer animation, web programming and computer hardware with students from Kamloops, Vernon, Merritt, Salmon Arm, Gold Trail.
Approximately 60 mentors will join a lunch where you will have the opportunity to sit down with local business and IT professional and engage in animated conversation. These professionals share their experiences with students and answer questions about their careers.
For application forms, see Ms Milmine. For more info go to http://dwit.sd73.bc.ca/#
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Rotary Youth Exchange
If you
are interested in becoming an exchange student for Rotary for the 2014-2015
school year, there will be an information meeting on October 23 in Room 204 at
11:35 am.
All students in Grade 10 and up are encouraged and welcome to attend.
All students in Grade 10 and up are encouraged and welcome to attend.
YOUTH EXCHANGES
Are you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing your own culture and embracing a new one, you help foster global understanding—and learn a great deal about yourself and your home country in the process.
WHAT IS A ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE?
Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs.
IS AN EXCHANGE RIGHT FOR ME?
Exchanges are for people ages 15–19 who:
- Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community
- Are flexible and willing to try new things
- Are open to cultural differences
- Can serve as an ambassador for their own country
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Costs vary from country to country. Local Rotary clubs generously host students and provide room and board with a host family and a small monthly stipend. Participants are generally responsible for:
- Round-trip airfare
- Insurance
- Travel documents (such as passports and visas)
- Spending money, additional travel, and tour fees
HOW CAN I APPLY?
Contact your local Rotary club to see if it participates and to learn more about the types of programs offered, and specific application process required. Because the selection and orientation process can be lengthy, we suggest you apply 6–12 months before you plan to leave.
CAN I HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT?
Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your family, providing an international experience without leaving home. Host families provide room and board and share their lives with exchange students, involving them in family, community, and cultural activities.
Interested in learning more about being a host family? Contact a Rotary club near you.
Learn to Write a Graphic Novel!
Graphic Novel Workshop
An introduction to creating your own graphic novel with published graphic novelist, Bruce Thomas. Please bring a pencil, ruler, and sketchbook or sketch paper.
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Check out our Facebook page "Revelstoke Branch Okanagan Regional Library"
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Residential Construction
Are you interested in Residential Construction? Check out this program and talk to Ms Milmine.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Monday, 7 October 2013
ME TO WE DAY
Thanks to the work of the Stoke Youth Network, Students at RSS have the opportunity to participate in "Me to We" day in Vancouver!!!!! Go to www.weday.com for more info on what "Me to We" is.
See Megan Shandro for application forms.
See Megan Shandro for application forms.
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
BC Youth Parliament
The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 85th Parliament will be held in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2013. The Youth Parliament is a province-wide non-partisan organization for young people ages 16 to 21. It teaches citizenship skills through participation in the parliamentary session in December and continuing involvement in community service activities throughout the year. Youth Parliament is a one year commitment.
Information about youth parliament and the application process can be by visiting (www.bcyp.org).
Copies of the BCYP application form, and our informational brochure and poster, are available online at www.bcyp.org/joinus.html.
All applications must be received by October 23, 2013. Applicants will be notified whether they have been selected in early November. If you require more information, please see Ms Cancilla-Sykes.
Spreading the Word Youth Writing Contest
Prizes awarded to the top 2 entries in poety and fiction.
1st Prize: $300
2nd Prize: $200 in each category
Prize winners will be published in the Claremont Review and on the Writers Festival website.
Enter ONLY online at writersfest.bc.ca/youthwritingcontest
1st Prize: $300
2nd Prize: $200 in each category
Prize winners will be published in the Claremont Review and on the Writers Festival website.
Enter ONLY online at writersfest.bc.ca/youthwritingcontest
The Rules
- The contest is open to all young writers enrolled in Grades 8-12 in British Columbia.
- Entries will be accepted for previously unpublished work in each category:
- Poetry (any style): 500 word limit
- Creative Short Fiction: 1,500 word limit
- Entries will be judged blind. Please do not put your name on your story or poem in the file you have uploaded or in the file name.
- There is a $5 entry fee for each story or poem you submit, payable online through PayPal.
- We will accept entries in MS Word Document or PDF formats. Please use standard margins, 12-point font and double spacing.
- Winners will be selected by a panel of publishing and writing professionals.
- Entries must be uploaded and payment confirmed by 5:00pm October 27, 2013.
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Interested in Health?
What is the HLYC? Click
here to watch the promotional video! Click here to watch the promotional video!
The Healthy Living Youth Council (HLYC) is a committee of 10 – 12 high school students from all over BC. The members of the council are the driving force behind the realization of a “for youth, by youth” model of engaging students in how they can impact healthy living in their school communities. The HLYC is a component of Healthy Schools BC, coordinated by DASH BC, and in collaboration with the Provincial Ministries of Health and Education.
How do I apply?The deadline to apply is September 30, 2013. For information on the application process, or to access the online application visit Healthy Living Youth Council application.
Writing Contest
AnxietyBC is looking for writers, poets, and video artists who have something to say about anxiety. Entrants must be BC residents between the ages of 17-29. Submissions can either be works of fiction or based on real-life experiences.
Don’t shy away from being creative and/or provocative! We will publish and promote the top 3 entries on the Georgia Straight’s blog and AnxietyBC’s website and social media channels. Best of all, there is no entry fee!
Submission deadline is October 29, 2013.
For more information about the contest go to: www.anxietybc.com/contest
Prizes: 1st- $1000, 2nd- $750, 3rd- $500.
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Battlefields of Europe Trip
Visit France, Belgum, and Germany during Spring Break. This 10 day trip is open to students in grades 10-12. (Spring Break + 3 days). Cost? $3,000. For more info see Mrs. Cancilla-Sykes.
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Did you ever want to fight fires?
Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services is providing an opportunity for senior students to take Fire Fighting training. A great opportunity! See Ms Milmine for details.
Is there any interest out there?
Would you be interested in any of the following????
-Ski and Snowboard improvement courses designed towards achieving Instructor Certifications?
-Instructor Certifications for qualified (skill and age) candidates?
-Job shadowing as a Ski/Snowboard instructor?
-First Aid certification?
-Avalanche Skills Training?
If so, please contact Ms Milmine and let her know. If there is interest, then we can look at making this available to students.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Environmental Studies Camp
McQueen Lake Forestry and Environmental Studies Camp with Selkirk College and Thomson Rivers University
When? October 20, 21 and 22
What? Ecology, Silviculture, plant cataloguing, air photos, mapping, search and rescue, tree planting, fire management, campfire/songs and more. See draft itinerary for more info.
How much? FREE--you have to get to Kamloops and back. The school district there will bus you to McQueen Lake.
How to I apply?: Fill in the form and return to Ms Milmine in early September.
When? October 20, 21 and 22
What? Ecology, Silviculture, plant cataloguing, air photos, mapping, search and rescue, tree planting, fire management, campfire/songs and more. See draft itinerary for more info.
How much? FREE--you have to get to Kamloops and back. The school district there will bus you to McQueen Lake.
How to I apply?: Fill in the form and return to Ms Milmine in early September.
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