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SPC
Representatives
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For the second time in a row, we did not have quorum at our last PAC meeting.
As a result, we were unable to have a formal election for the parent
representatives to the School Planning Council (SPC). Given the vital work
this committee must undertake this term, especially in addressing declining
graduation rates, parents decided to nominate the parent representatives and
to have them formally elected at the next PAC meeting on February 3.
The parent representatives are: Lisa Hererra (Executive member), Thomas
Winkler and Wyeth Wasserman.
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Volunteers
Needed - Grad Transitions Presentations
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
On Feb 3rd between 1:30 and 3:30 all Grade
12 students will be presenting their Graduation Transitions Plans to
teachers, students and (we hope) parents. To this effect, we would like to
invite parent volunteers to come celebrate the Grade 12's success with us. We
are looking for up to 80 parents to help create the 40 interview panels that
will listen to all 320 Grads in these two hours. This is a great way to find
out more about the Grad Transitions Program all students have to complete
before graduation.
For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Mr.Mehl
rmehl@vsb.bc.ca
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Navigating
Post-Graduation Options Presentation Jan. 26
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Point Grey Secondary PAC Presents: Melinda Giampietro: Helping Your
Adolescent Navigate Post-Secondary Options with Grace and Good Humor
Tuesday, January 26th, 7 pm; Point Grey Auditorium
Is your child thinking about university or college? Do you need guidance
exploring the possibilities for your child? Then come and listen to one of
Vancouver's most coveted post-secondary consultants speak to parents on
Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm in the Point Grey Secondary Auditorium.
Melinda Giampietro has successfully provided guidance to countless thankful
families in her private consulting practice and, she will present Helping
Your Adolescent Navigate Post-Secondary Options with Grace and Good Humor. Find
out the latest in the post-secondary recruiting world and learn how to
navigate the countless opportunities that are available to our children both
locally, and across the country. Matching students with universities is one
of Melinda's specialties and she will give us insight into that decision. But
her real forte is getting students excited about post-secondary education.
Come and learn how she does it!
Tickets are $10 in advance - available in the Point Grey Office and $12 at
the door.
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SACY
News
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SACY (School Aged Children & Youth) Prevention Initiative is a
partner project of Vancouver Board of Education & Vancouver Coastal
Health. It is holding two workshops at Kitsilano:
Building Bridges with Your Teen
Thursday, January 28th, 2010; Kitsilano Secondary School Library
Registration: 6:45 p.m. Coffee, tea and treats
Workshop: 7 - 9 pm
Capacity Cafe
A facilitated evening event for parents at Kitsilano Secondary Library Thursday,
February 04, 2010; 6:15 pm - Light meal, coffee & tea
Please register for the workshops by leaving a message at (604) 713-5899
ext. 2906 or email: maggie.mooney@vch.ca
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Apprenticeship
Program
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Two facts - the average age of a beginning apprentice in BC is 27 and
a huge number of "baby boomer" trades people will retire over the
next 10 years.
Reality - theT province of BC already has a shortage of skilled trades
people, and the retirements will increase that shortage.
The Ministry of Education decided to team up with the Industry Training
Authority to encourage high school students to begin their apprenticeship at
15, 16, 17, or 18. Those students who "earn while they learn"
(under the guidance of a qualified tradesperson) are eligible to gain high
school credits for part of their paid employment. A student must find
employment on his/her own. The school district will facilitate the paperwork
involved in indenturing the apprentice.
The student earns 4 high school credits for every 120 hours worked, to a
maximum of 16 credits for 480 hours. This is equivalent to 2 grade 11 courses
and 2 grade 12 courses (a 'typical' high school student takes 8 courses per
year). The work can be done evenings, weekends, and on school holidays.
Sometimes a student will go to work every-other-day (Day 2), providing all
academic courses can be organized for the "other" day (Day 1).
Secondary school apprentices who are still working in their trade 5 months
after high school graduation are eligible for a $1000 scholarship, which they
can use towards tools or the required post secondary training. There are
financial incentives for employers in certain Red Seal trades.
The contact teacher at this school is Julie Bond at jbond@vsb.bc.ca.
Interested students are encouraged to book an appointment to further discuss
opportunities and procedures. The school district teacher responsible for SSA
is Ms Wendy Gilmour. She can be reached at 604.713.4470 or
wgilmour@vsb.bc.ca.
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