Grads, if you haven't already booked an appointment to have your grad photo taken, do it now!

Why? Grad photos go in the yearbook and on the school composite photo that hangs on the wall forevermore. Book an appointment online now for a timeslot between February 8-14.

Group photos take place on February 27 and 28 and are just for fun and just for you! Book an appointment online now to get your preferred timeslot. Artona's Group Pop-Up Studio will be at JH on the dates above. Click the link to Artona to book your appointment.

Please see the attachment for Group Photo Details. Questions? Contact Artona via live chat on their website or email csr@artona.com

Our online application workshop series is for students who have submitted an application for Fall 2023 admission. In this workshop, you will learn how to successfully complete your application and get answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as: understanding your SFU Student Centre, self-reporting grades (BC high school students only), submitting documents, key admission dates and timeline, and getting to know SFU.

There will be a Q & A period within the sessions for you to ask your questions to our SFU experts.

Registration is required to attend online (click on the date you wish to attend to register):

Thursday, January 12, 2023 @ 5:00 to 6:00 PM

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 @ 5:00 to 6:00 PM

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday, February 2, 2023 @ 5:00 to 6:00 pm

Thursday, February 9, 2023 @5:00 to 6:00 pm

Want to know more about UFV? This webinar will provde you an overview of all UFV has to offer. We will go over UFV's suite of program offerings, funding opportunities which can support your education journey, our tuition and fee structure, and the diverse engagement oppotuniti9es we offer for sutdents from student life, campus recreation and athletics, work experience, and study abroad.

Virtual sessions via zoom:

• Wednesday, January 18th - 3:30-4 pm (30 mins)
• Wednesday, February 1st - 3:30 - 4 pm (30 mins)
• Wednesday, February 15th - 3:30 - 4 pm (30 mins)
• Wednesday, March 1st - 3:30 - 4 pm (30 mins)

CUE (Canadian Universities Event) will be hosting a virtual event for students on January 19. The event allows students to visit with university reps from over 50 Canadian post-secondary institutions. This event is geared towards Grade 11 and 12 students and their supporters.

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Each university will have a drop-in style virtual booth where students can choose which universities they wish to visit and can ask questions about programs, admissions, scholarships, housing and more.

Event Details

What: Canadian Universities Event (CUE) Virtual evening

When: Thursday, January 19th from 6:00-8:00pm PST

Registration at www.cuebc.org

*Students must create an account to access the CUE website. Event links will be live when the event begins on January 19

The in-person Indigenous Experience UBC event is back!

When: February 24, 2023

Who: Indigenous high school students in Grades 9 through 11 (Grade 12s are also welcome to attend)

Where: UBC Vancouver Campus

Interested??? Please see Mr. Manning as soon as possible..

Ironworkers Local 97 is delivering a two-week training course, Introduction to Rebar, for students interested in pursuing a career and obtaining employment in the construction industry. Training will take place at the ironworkers' training hall in Maple Ridge. The first week of training will be completed during the Spring Break and the second week of training will take place in early July.

• There is no cost for the training, but participants will need to have steel toe boots and work clothes.
• preference will be given to students in grade 12.
• space is limited to 12 seats (and all schools in Surrey are aware so it will be competitive).

This program is run by Ironworkers Local 97, independent of the Surrey School District. Students interested in attending should send an email to kc@ironworkerslocal97.com or call 604-874-6010.

The purpose of this program is to introduce youth and adults to college life through participation in a short term (4 weeks) Parts & Warehousing Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Students who are 16 years of age and older and have a disability of some form are invited to apply. This program is offered at the KPU’s Tech Campus (5500 180 Street, Surrey, BC).

Description of a person with disabilities for this program:

In the context of this project, we ask that you consider disability in a broad context to include (and not limited to) those with physical limitations; chronic health issues; mental health diagnosis; neurological, learning, communication and cognitive disabilities.

Program start date:

April 24, 2023 – (Application due date Monday, April 3, 2023 at 4:00 pm)

For more information, please see Intro to Parts & Warehousing.

Submissions for Dalton Camp Award 2023 are now open. The deadline to submit is January 6, 2023. All submissions must be made through our online submission form.

Please read our Rules and Regulations before you submit your essay.

The Dalton Camp Award is a $10,000 prize for the best essay on the link between media and democracy, presented annually by FRIENDS (formerly FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting). FRIENDS launched the award in 2002 to honour the memory of Dalton Camp, a distinguished commentator on Canadian public affairs.

Eligible essays written in English up to 2,000 words in length are judged on both subject matter and strength of written expression on an anonymous basis by a jury.

Any Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, regardless of age, student or professional status may enter for the $10,000 prize. Students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution are also eligible for the $2,500 Student Prize. FRIENDS encourages and welcomes applications from across genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs.

There is no entry fee.

The winner of the 2022 Dalton Camp Award is Sarah El-Shaarawi. Read her winning essay The Similarities Between Red and Yellow.

Entrance scholarships applications are now open and will remain open until January 11, 2023. Students must first apply to the University of Alberta before they can apply for scholarships. More details can be found at uab.ca/awards.

Students can attend a Scholarships 101 session to learn tips and tricks for writing a strong scholarship application. Registration is available at uab.ca/recruitmentevents.

This is a comprehensive scholarship program for Grade 12 students across BC who face financial or other adversities, but have academic readiness, grit, desire and potential to achieve their dreams and inspire others.

What is offered?

• 100+ scholarships for Grade 12 students from across BC applying to ALL BC public post-secondary institutions, including universities, colleges and trade schools;
• Up to $44,000 per students/depending on length of study and programs; plus
• "Stay on Track" student support, access to mentors, peer-to-peer groups support, workshops and paid summer internship opportunities.

The application period is open until January 12, 2023, 9:00 am PST and students can directly apply through BeedieLuminaries.ca .

PS. Johnston Heights has had two successful applicants receive this scholarship the past two years. APPLY!!!!

***YOU MUST BE NOMINATED BY THE SCHOOL***

The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates (in BC) who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career paths.

Successful recipients receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher that they can use at a post-secondary institution that is designated by the Province of B.C. (i.e., approved for Canada Student Loans) or a program provider that is approved by the Industry Training Authority.

Students have five years to redeem their BC Excellence scholarship vouchers; an expiry date is printed on each voucher and extensions are not possible.

Eligibility requirements

Students selected as conditional recipients of the BC Excellence scholarship must meet the following requirements by August 31 of their graduating year to be confirmed as a recipient and receive their scholarship voucher:

• meet core eligibility requirements;
• be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma);
• fulfill the requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program; and,
• have the following final marks.
  • Minimum “B” average in grades 11 and 12 courses required for graduation
  • Minimum "B" (73% or above) in Language Arts 12
  • Minimum “B” average, no more than one "C+" (67% or above), and no marks lower than “C+” in courses that fulfill graduation requirements for Science 11 or 12, Math 11, and Social Studies 11 or 12

Note: students may apply for both the BC Excellence scholarship and the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarshipbut they can only be awarded one.

How applications are evaluated

1. Written statements are assessed by a team of B.C. teachers using the marking guidelines
2. A subset of approximately 80 candidates is shortlisted
3. The resume packages for those shortlisted candidates are assessed by a different committee of B.C. teachers, using the same marking guidelines
4. Fifty-five candidates are named as conditional recipients

How to prepare (overview)

Students interested in applying for the 2023 awards year are encouraged to get organized well before applications are due in February 2023.

• Understand students must be nominated by their secondary school to qualify for this scholarship and each school may nominate one student only
• Check out a sample of the 2022 BC Excellence scholarship application (PDF)
  • Keep in mind this is sample only; the application for the 2023 awards year is subject to change
• Review the required information you will need to submit
  • Nomination form completed by your school
  • Written statement
    • the written statement is worth 60% in the overall assessment of the application; all written statements are assessed, and those assessments are used to shortlist applications
  • Resume in mandatory format
    • Resumes are worth 40% in the overall assessment of the application; they are only reviewed for those applications that are shortlisted
  • Reference letters (2)
    • One community-related and one school-related
    • The marking team does not mark reference letters but does consider them when scoring resumes
• Look for the online application to open in late Fall 2022
• Plan to meet all eligibility requirements.

If you are interested, please submit the following to Ms. Domingo by Thursday, Jan. 12th:

• Your career goal in 300 characters (not words) or less;
• Your resume;
• Describe any other personal interests or accomplishments from Grades 10-12 that you think demonstrate your commitment to school or community service and leadership. Only include new information here (i.e., do not repeat information that is already noted in your resume or written statement (1,500 character maximum).
  
• A 250 word essay explaining WHY you give back to your community.

Sikh Heritage BC is proud to announce the launch of five scholarships for students entering post-secondary institutions in 2023.

In accordance with our mandate, Sikh Heritage BC has established five scholarships of $1,500 to provide funding for post-secondary education. These scholarships are available to BC high school students that are attending a Post-Secondary Institute in September 2023 regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or status in Canada. Each of the scholarships aims to highlight the contributions of young British Columbians to different aspects of the province’s social and cultural fabric.

Each of the scholarships is named after a Sikh historical figure, and applicants are required to reflect on the role that their particular strengths have and will play in the ongoing success of their community.

These scholarships include:

· Mata Bhaag Kaur Ji Athletics Scholarship

· Bhai Mardana Ji Arts Scholarship

· Mata Khivi Ji Community Service Scholarship

· Bibi Harnam Kaur Ji Leadership Scholarship

· Sant Teja Singh Ji Academic Achievement Scholarship

Additional details can be found at SHBC’s website, or through SHBC’s social media channels.

About Sikh Heritage Month

Sikh Heritage Month was first celebrated in BC in 2018. Its purpose is to celebrate the contributions and aspirations of all Sikh-Canadians and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of a rich, unique, and diverse heritage. Sikhs have been in BC for over 100 years, and this is an opportunity to showcase their contribution to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the province. This initiative is meant to help create awareness and appreciation for Sikhi in Canada. On April 30, 2019, the Sikh Heritage Month Act was formally recognized by the Government of Canada. This means that throughout Canada, in each and every year, April is to be known as “Sikh Heritage Month.”

For more information about the organization and past years, please visit shmbc.ca. You can find SHMBC on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as well.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 15, 2023

Those of us who have the privilege of working at McDonald’s know that at the end of the day, it’s all about people. Not only the guests who visit us, but the people you spend your shifts with and work with side by side. When I first started out as a McDonald’s Crew Member, everyone on our team came from different walks of life, but McDonald’s was the common thread that connected all of us. These people were my managers, colleagues and my friends – and it’s because of the people, that I spent 50 years working at McDonald’s.

Throughout my career, my favourite thing to do was connect with the restaurant teams. Your stories inspired me, and what never failed to surprise me, was how hard you all worked – not only for McDonald’s, but on the work you put in to pursue your personal passions as well. Whether it was your own dreams, or helping your kids with theirs, I was constantly amazed by the drive of the incredible people across the system, always looking to achieve more.

Giving back to communities and employees has always been important to me. It is with that spirit, I established a Scholarship Fund to assist our Restaurant Team members and their dependents with post-secondary education. I’m calling it the John E. Betts ‘Beat Yesterday’ Scholarship Fund, and ten $2,500 scholarships will be available each year.

Beating Yesterday is a concept that I’ve focused on throughout my career. It’s about raising the bar on your ambitions, and results -- about figuring out how to aim higher, get there, and then keep going. It’s a concept that applies to our business and your everyday life.

Thank you - for all you do for the McDonald’s brand each and every day!

John E. Betts

Who can apply:

• Any Restaurant employee and their dependents can apply. Applicants can range from Grade 12 up to those in their fourth-year of post-secondary school.

What you need to apply:

• Your Restaurant Number (If you are a dependent of a McDonald’s employee, please provide the employee name and Restaurant Number)
• How long you have worked at McDonald’s
• A description about you
• A summary of what your experience at McDonald’s has taught you
• A short video (two minutes max.) to describe how you are beating yesterday on the job, at school, or in your community
• A reference letter from a manager or teacher

UPDATE: The John E. Betts ‘ Beat Yesterday’ Scholarship is now offering ten $2,500 scholarships for the 2023 school year.

Deadline to apply: January 15th 2023

Scholarship recipients will be selected by February 15th, 2023

The HOPE Scholarship Program highlights the personal triumphs of young adults who face the many responsibilities associated with diabetes management significantly enriching their lives through community and extra-curricular activities and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Each of these young adults has accomplished what others in their position try to do: they have allowed themselves to be people with diabetes with hopes and plans to succeed and pursue life’s challenges. They are not diabetics with a disease that defines them.

Over the last 21 years, Diabetes Hope Foundation has been successful in engaging more youth from across the country through the expansion and growth of the Scholarship program across Canada.

Interested in applying? Click here.

DEADLINE: March 6, 2023, 11:59 PM.

Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund (HREF), awarded 52 deserving students with a $1,000 bursary for their 2017-18 school year. Successful applicants were chosen based on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need. Download the list of 2017 bursary recipients.

Since its inception in 1994, $978,000 has been awarded to 978 students across Canada. The amount disbursed in any one year depends on the balance of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund and its governing laws.

Kin Canada Clubs play a vital role in the Kin Canada Bursaries program. They make donations to grow the fund, which affects how many bursaries are awarded each year.

HREF History
Kin Canada established the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund in memory of Hal Rogers, Kin Canada's founder who passed away in 1994. The HREF Board of Trustees carry out the Fund's purpose to promote, encourage and sponsor educational programs and activities.

What They're Looking For

• Financial Need
• Volunteer Experience
• Citizenship: Canadian or Permanent Resident (Canada)

HOW TO APPLY??? Click here.

DEADLINE: January 31st, 2023 at 8:59 PM.

What They're Looking For

• Sports: Soccer
• Citizenship: Canadian
• Activities (Not Required): Entrepreneurship
• Financial Need (Not Required)

This scholarship is in honor of our friend, teammate and family member William (Jay) Nijholt.

Jay was passionate about soccer and being an entrepreneur and we wanted this scholarship to reflect that. He had played soccer since he was 4 years old, and was always very involved in the soccer community, playing for multiple teams each year.

His business, Pavilion Fire Protection, provided fire protection services throughout the Okanagan region (BC) and beyond designing and installing fire suppression systems in buildings of all sizes.

Jay was taken from us suddenly this year, but we would love for his legacy to live on, and to give someone in the soccer community a leg up in achieving their dreams through education. We are looking for someone who is resilient in the face of adversity, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and a solid educational plan.

We are also sensitive to someone that may have been touched by mental illness, either themselves or with someone close to them. Mental illness awareness is important to all of us putting this together including Jay's family.

Jay's obituary (2022):

It is with complete and utter sadness that we regretfully announce the sudden passing of Jay Nijholt on September 2, 2022. Jay was a funny, ambitious and charismatic friend to all. He always filled the room with his signature laugh. He is survived by his mother, Sherry, his father, Frits, his sister, Tamara (Shane), his brother, Cory (Brittany), his niece, Nevaeh, and his world and stars, his fiancée, Nadine. There are also countless aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, team mates and coworkers who share in this tragic loss. Jay had a zest for life that few could match. He loved snowboarding, concerts, and beach volleyball, but soccer was his passion. It was this passion that brought him and Nadine together. Jay was a perfectionist in his trade and was a true professional. He took immense pride in his work, and took great care of his employees. All who knew him were truly blessed. Today, take the time to reach out to those you love, and tell them how much they mean to you. Not one of us is guaranteed tomorrow, so be sure to live for today. We know Jay always did.

HOW TO APPLY? through Scholartree.ca

What They're Looking For

• Study Year: Grade 12
• Financial Need
• Grades (Not Required): 80 - 100%

Additional Notes

Not everyone has the same benefits in life, but that does not need to limit their opportunity for success. Success is achieved through hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and being resourceful. We want to grant this scholarship to a deserving grade 12 student who exemplifies these qualities and has demonstrated their commitment to success. The recipient of this scholarship will be someone who has a financial need, but will also be someone who has demonstrated personal growth, leadership, and contribution, despite the challenges they face. We are looking for a motivated person who aspires to making a positive impact in their world.

DEADLINE: March 12, 2023 at 8:59 PM

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, and a desire to contribute to society.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for the Horatio Alger Association of Canada Scholarship Programs, applications must:

• Be a current Grade 11 student, with plans to enter university in the fall of 2024;
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited university;
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less net income per family is required);
• Be involved in extracurricular and community activities;
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity;
• Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70;
• Attend high school and reside in Canada;
• Be a Canadian citizen.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To apply for the Horatio Alger Association of Canada Scholarship Programs the following items must be completed by March 15, 2023:

• An online application at https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships
• One Support Form completed online. This must be completed by an adult over the age of 21 who is not related to the applicant and who is aware of the adversities mentioned in the application. This form must be filled out online. Faxes, emails, or letters will not be accepted.
• Online Certification Form. A login will be emailed to the applicant's counsellor. (Please notify your counsellor that they will receive an email from the Association providing instructions for how to complete the certification online.)
• High school transcript with legend and first semester grades for Grade 11. Applicants should upload a transcript through the online application. NOTE: Transcripts must include grades from Grade 9, 10 and first semester from Grade 11 and must be submitted online.
• Income Verification. A copy of your parent(s) 2021 Annual Tax Return. Applicants must submit their parent(s) 2021 Annual Tax Return. If your parent(s) have not received a Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sale Tax Credit or Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 2021 because they did not file their 2021 Income and Benefit Return (T1), include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefit (Disability Support, Social Assistance, or Employment Insurances) received throughout the whole year. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.

*Please submit all documents electronically by March 15, 2023.*

Submit your original production for a chance to win cash!

While you may be new to your job or one of the younger members of the team, you have as much right to engage in health and safety as any other worker.

The theme of this year's contest - My job, my right to participate -- challenges you to create a video (maximum two minutes) that tells us how you can participate in health and safety in the workplace and why it's important for young workers to get involved.

For more information, see 2023 WorkSafe Student Safety Video Contest.

Deadline for entries is Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

"in addition to navigating the world after more than two years of the pandemic, Mulellari said young people also have to navigate the challenging economy. Many students are "chasing higher-paying jobs" to account for inflationary costs while coping with financial anxiety."

"All of this means we need new ways of thinking about work. We need to flip the script and give young people ways to visualize their complex, dynamic and squiggly careers before they leave school. The OECD recently showed that around half of all teenagers are still aspiring to around 1% of all jobs. These are jobs that have been around for centuries of even longer (the first teachers, dentists and engineers worked millennia ago). Young people aspire to the visible jobs, the ones they already know about; it's much harder to aspire to something you've never heard of."

The Youth Mental Health Association is a for-youth, by-youth non-profit organization with the goal of destigmatizing mental health. We have a dedicated and passionate team of volunteers who put in a lot of effort into reaching our goals. They provide resources, support and camaraderie.

For more information about ACCESS programs and supports, please see ACCESS.

EducationPlannerBC helps learners make well informed decisions about their education and career options. Use the PLAN section to find articles and information about the different paths along the student journey. Know what program you're in treated in? Use the SEARCH section to find schools, admission requirements, costs of attending that program in a particular school. Use the APPLY section to apply to multiple post-secondary institutions.

SchoolFinder helps students, parents and counsellors explore schools across Canada and around the world. Go ahead and compare program pre-requisites and costs all in one place!

StudentScholarships have been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services since 2003.

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