Bandit News “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Relationships”

have provided to our

student athletes. Basketball

and curling are getting

underway and are just

around the corner!

As we are already half-way

though the first semester,

please make sure you take

advantage of this week’s

opportunity to meet with

your child’s teacher during

Tuesday’s Parent-Teacher

Interviews by booking

online. This second half of

the semester goes by very

quickly, so students should

also start checking for the

final exam schedule to be

posted. Among the many

regular exams, Grade 9’s and

12’s will also be writing

PAT’s and Diploma Exams

respectively come January.

Research shows that

frequent and consistent

review and engagement with

classroom materials results

in better retention and

overall achievement as

opposed to “cramming” the

week before exams, so

please help your child set up

a s chedu l e and an

environment that allows for

this, including limiting screen

time and phone time where

appropriate. As we return

to school on January 4th,

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The recent November

break provided some much

needed time to step back

and reflect on a number of

things in the midst of a busy

but very positive start to

the school year. First and

foremost, our students

continue to impress us with

their abilities, creativity,

perseverance and wide

range of talents. One

element of our school’s

diverse programming is on

display this week as our

Musical Theatre Program’s

showing of “The Boy

Friend” runs at the Mclab

Centre for the Performing

Arts in Leduc from the 18th

to the 21st (get your tickets

NOW at ticketpro.ca).

Don’t miss it as these

shows are often one of the

year’s highlights. Many of

our students’ qualities will

be celebrated during next

Principal’s Message November 2015

ESBCHS

5417 43 Avenue,

Beaumont, AB T4X 1K1

Phone: 780.929.6282

Fax: 780.929.1323

esbchs.blackgold.ca

Inside this issue:

École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School

“Des Esprits Sains, Des Corps Sains, Des Relations Saines”

Principal’s Message 1

Upcoming Events 2

Around ESBCHS 2

Students’ Union 3

Grad Banquet 3

Library News 3

Cosmetology 3

The Boy Friend 4

Bandit SportsDesk 5

Philip Oh Volleyball

Tournament 5

Yearbook 5

Student Services 6-8

Parent Teacher 9

Interview Booking

Information

Parent Connections 10

Mental Health 11

week’s Bandits Recognition

Assembly where staff and

students can nominate

worthy recipients for being

good Bandits, students,

athletes or citizens. This

assembly, which is held a

few times throughout the

year, celebrates our

students and also features

student achievement in our

many programs as well as

the involvement of our

numerous student groups

such as SU, SAPP, QSA,

SADD and SWAT.

Proudly, our students are

also becoming increasingly

aware of the world around

them as demonstrated

during the Remembrance

Day Assembly as well as

during the recent Keep the

Beat Concert which was a

huge success one again.

Please speak to your child

a b o u t t h e m a n y

opportunities available to

them at our school, and

encourage them to get

involved wherever possible

to make the most of their

high school experience.

Volleyball season is coming

to an end this week, and we

would like to thank all of

our coaches, both staff and

volunteer, for the time and

effort and leadership they

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Principal’s Message

please mark calendars early!

We are proud to work with the fine group of

students, families and staff that make up our school

community and look forward to the second half of

semester one. Chris Peacocke

Principal

PAT’s, Diploma Exams and class finals come up

quickly! Please also note now that in Semester 2,

with Graduation Ceremony and Banquet overlapping

with some Diploma exams in late June, frequent and

consistent studying will be even more important -

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Parent Teacher Interviews

November 17, 2015 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Post-Secondary & Scholarship Information Night

November 17, 2015 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Drama Lab

The Boy Friend

November 18 - 21, 2015

School Council Meeting

November 25, 2015 @ 6:30 pm

Grad Banquet Meeting

November 25, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

PD Day

November 27, 2015

Halloween Bandits JV Volleyball Airband Cup

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Students’ Union Update

A huge shout-out to the many students who took the time to dress up for Halloween! Lots of

costumes and some great fun was had by all. November is Canadian History Month at ESBCHS! We

started the month off with a Canadian history trivia game in the atrium and teachers & students

learned a few things about our great country. Pizza Day will be November 19th ($3/slice or $5 for 2

slices). Students have a chance to participate in the Healthy Active School Symposium on November

24th in Stony Plain - see Mrs. Severson or Ms. Watson ASAP for more details. This is a great

opportunity to connect with other school leadership groups in the Edmonton area. Only a short few

weeks until the Christmas break, so be sure to check out all the great upcoming Bandit events.

December will be Gift Giving month and we are hoping to coordinate with the other student groups

to celebrate our students and the holidays.

Cosmetology The Cosmetology lab is offering customer services yet again this year. Call the school to book an

appointment for haircuts, colours, foils, manicures and facials. We also have excellent deals on

professional hair care products and tools.

The Cosmetology students along with the Students’ Union are in the planning stages of some exciting

events. We will be hosting a fashion show with formal gowns, hairstyles and makeup this semester. If

you are interested in being a model, contact Ms. Watson or Mrs. Locskai for more details. We are

also offering makeovers (hair and makeup) and a photo for a reasonable price. If you are interested

or want to book an appointment for this, stop by the COS lab or call 780-929-6282.

Ms. Locskai

Library News The ESBCHS Library is a busy place this time of year. Essays and projects are well under way and the

library is a major tool for our students. We have lots of new books and are taking requests from

students and staff on a daily basis. Our policy is to try to acquire any books that

are suggested as long as they are appropriate for our library. Whether you are

doing a research paper or just need a good book for your down time, we should

have a book that fits your needs. Don’t be shy, come on by!

Grad Banquet Committee The first Grad Banquet meeting will be on Wednesday, November 25th at 7:00 pm in the ESBCHS staff

room. At this introductory meeting Grad Banquet planning will begin, committee

member rolls and responsibilities will be reviewed and volunteer needs will be

discussed. This committee is completely parent run with one ESBCHS staff member

advisor. We would like to see as many parents attend as possible as many hands

make light work. The Grad Banquet will be on Friday, June 24th at the Edmonton

Expo Center.

Bandit News

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ESBCHS proudly presents this year's musical theater production of The Boy Friend on November 18 –

21, 2015 at the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts. The Boy Friend is set in the French Riviera in

the 1920’s. An heiress’s quest to land a boyfriend is the heart of this jazz-inspired spoof. Filled to the

brim with tongue-in-cheek moments, both parents and grandparents will love The Boy Friend with it's

catchy score and complex dance numbers. The Jazz Age lives on in The Boy Friend, written in the fifties

as “a new musical of the twenties”.

Preview Wednesday, November 18, 2015 @ 6 pm - tickets $15 each

Thursday, November 19, 2015 @ 7 pm - tickets $20 each

Friday, November 20, 2015 @ 7 pm - tickets $20 each

Saturday, November 21, 2015 @ 2 pm - tickets $15 each

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - Fundraiser Gala from 4:30 - 6:30 - tickets $10 each

Saturday, November 21, 2015 @ 7 pm - tickets $20 each

Tickets are now available to purchase online. Please visit TicketPro.ca to get your tickets today!

Bandit News

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Bandit SportsDesk High School Volleyball and

Football are now finished for

the season. Thanks to Mr Lepps

(Football), Irene Gerlinsky (Sr

Girls Vball), Mackenzie Uskiw

(Jr Girls Vball), and Vern

Gerhardt (Sr Boys Vball) for

their efforts this season. All

volleyball teams advanced to

playoffs but lost in the first

round.

Grade 9 Volleyball teams end

their season Nov 19 at Clear

Vista with the Premier league

playoffs. Thanks to Leslie

Da i gneau l t and J an i ce

Gaudette leading the girls and

Aaron Heinemann coaching

the boys.

High School basketball begins

in December with our Sr Boys

and Girls playing Div 2 in the

E d m o n t o n M e t r o

League. Suzanne Kavanagh and

her girls have tournaments

locally and in Calgary. John

Tschritter has his boys team

are hosting our Bandits

Invitational in January as well as a trip out

to Cape Breton in February.

Grade 9 Basketball tryouts will begin near

the end of November. Please watch for

announcements. We also need a Grade 9

girls basketball coach. Please contact

Chris Peacocke or Scott McIntyre if

interested.

Philip Oh Volleyball Tournament WOW! What a tournament!! Our Senior Girls Team won the Girl’s Championship event! This is the first

time in the tournament’s history that a Beaumont team has won. The girls’ desire and team play allowed them

to rise to the occasion; they beat Ponoka girls in the semi-finals and then again in the final match at the end of

the day on Saturday. Our boys team also had a great tournament with so many close games that could have

gone either way; they missed the championship round in a 3-way tie-breaker - only 1% separating them from

the team that moved on. Congratulations to both teams! It was great volleyball. A huge thank you goes to all

of our scorekeepers and volunteers who were a big part of making this tournament a success. We would also

like to extend our condolences to Mrs. Oh and her family as Mr. Oh passed away just prior to the

tournament. We will remember his dedication to youth and the many times he and his family have joined us to

encourage the teams participating in our tournament.

Did you order a Yearbook yet?

2015-16 yearbook orders are now being accepted. If anyone missed ordering their copy of this year's edition

when paying their school fees you can still get your name on the list by making a payment online or in the

office. Yearbooks are $44 or you can get your name embossed on the cover for an extra $6.

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ploma Prep (780)433-4251

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November 2015

Student Services

News & Information

Helping you put

the pieces

together

Inside this issue:

Post Secondary/Scholarship

Information Night and Up-

coming Events

Diploma Prep

Scholarships

Alberta Child Health Benefit

Blue Cross Scholarhips

Grade 12 Email Information

Student Services Contact

Information

Upcoming Events

Scholarship/Post-Secondary Information Night November 17th, 2015, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Drama Lab

All high school students and parents are invited.

Mount Royal University Information Session November 18th, 2015, 9:00 – 10:00 AM (Block 1)

Grade 11/12 Students may sign up in Student Services after November 9th.

NAIT Information Session November 30, 2015, 10:30-11:30AM (Block 2)

Grade 11/12 Students may sign up in Student Services after November 18th.

Augustana Information Session December 9, 2015, 12:30 -1:30 PM (Block 3)

Grade 11/12 Students may sign up after December 1st.

Diploma Prep Information Diploma Prep courses offer a comprehensive review of materials often covered in class in preparation

for Diploma exams :

Please note the scholarships listed below are applicable to grade 12 students.

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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline Website

TD Canada Trust Scholarship for

Community Leadership

Up to $70,000 November 27, 2015 www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship

The Dalton Camp Award $10,000 The Dalton

Camp Award will go to

the winner or winners of

an essay competition on

the link between democ-

racy and the media in

Canada

December 1, 2015 http://www.studentscholarships.org/

scholarship/791/

the_dalton_camp_award_scholarship.p

hp

Violet Richardson Award Honoring young women

for Volunteer Action.

December 1, 2015 http://www.soroptimist.org/

members/program/programdocs/

violetrichardsonaward/

vra_emailable_app.html

House of Commons Page Program

(Ottawa)

12 month salary of

$11,690.27 + $1200 upon

completion

December 7, 2015 Must be able to communicate in

both official languages

www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage

U of A Entrance Scholarship

Distinction Scholarship Competition

Up to $50,000 December 14, 2015 Scholastic Distinction Scholarships

Hal Rogers Endowment Fund Bursary $1000 any program February 1, 2016 http://www.kincanada.ca/hal-rogers-

endowment-fund

Additional Scholarships:

Explore: Second Language Summer Program Bursary Five-Week French-Language Bursary Program — Most expenses are covered! Are you looking for a spring or summer

program to learn French? Do you want to discover another region of Canada and meet new people? Go Explore! Explore

is a five-week intensive language-immersion program. You can take the program in the spring or summer, whichever you

prefer. Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary (taxable income) that covers tuition fees for the programs,

instructional materials, meals and accommodations, workshops, and other mandatory activities. Discover another region

of Canada while learning French. Enjoy five weeks of learning and adventure, friendship and discovery! For more

information go to: http://www.myexplore.ca/en/ Application Deadline: February 28, 2016

Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership A total of 100 awards of $1000 each are available to recognize outstanding leadership in the areas of student government,

student societies, clubs or organizations at the post-secondary level. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are

nominated by the participating Alberta post-secondary institution. For more information go to: http://www.ausu.org/

services/Decore1.pdf

Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Historica Canada Participants of First Nations, Inuit or Metis heritage are invited to submit a short piece of

creative writing or a two-dimensional piece of artwork about a moment or theme in Aboriginal

history or culture. Winners receive cash prices of up to $2000 and groups of 6 or more are

eligible for an additional prize. The contest deadline is March 31, 2016. Guidelines are available

at ww.our-story.ca or you may contact 1-866-701-1867 extension 247.

Student Services Contact Information

Mr. Brad Umpherville

Learning Support & Off-Campus

780-929-1319

Mrs. Lise Layton

Youth Worker

780-929-1340

Extension 1432

General Inquiries or to book an

appointment:

Mrs. Theresa Busenius

780-929-1340

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50th Anniversary Legacy to Albertans from Alberta Blue Cross

Alberta Blue Cross has established a $1 million scholarship fund to assist young Albertans pursuing post-secondary studies

across the province. The fund celebrates the organization's 50th anniversary, and supports 65 scholarships awarded each year

to young Albertans entering full-time post-secondary study in Alberta. These scholarships range from $750 to $1,500, and are

awarded to Alberta students on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Most awards are administered directly through the accredited post-secondary institutions listed below. Alberta Blue Cross's

three annual scholarships for Aboriginal students are administered directly by Alberta Blue Cross. Deadlines and application

processes vary from one institution to another. If you're planning to enter a diploma or degree program at one of the

following institutions, there could be an Alberta Blue Cross scholarship for you! CLICK on the appropriate post-secondary

link to see what is offered. Ambrose University College SAIT Athabasca University St. Mary’s University College Augustana Faculty, U of A University of Alberta - Edmonton Bow Valley College University of Calgary

Concordia University College University of Lethbridge Fairview College / Grande Prairie Regional College Keyano College The King's University College Lakeland College Lethbridge Community College MacEwan University Medicine Hat College Mount Royal University NAIT Norquest College Olds College Red Deer College

Mrs. Kim Thomas Student Services Department Head/Counselor (H-Z)

780-929-1307

Mrs. Leaha Severson

Counselor (A-G)

780-929-1306

Grade 12 Information E-Mails

Student Services has now sent out two e-mails with information about scholarships, post-secondary and grad information. If

either a parent or student has not yet signed up to receive these e-mails and would like to do so, please send an e-mail to

Mrs. Busenius at theresa.busenius@blackgold.ca to be added to the list.

Alberta Child Health Benefit Get free eyeglasses, prescriptions and dental visits through the Alberta Child Health Benefit plan. The Benefit plan helps pay

health care bills for families with limited incomes. Signing up is easy. Fill out one form and mail it in. For more information

CLICK or contact us. Print the application form (Please complete on line, print, sign, and send the form to the address

provided on the form)