JN BURNETT SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER · 2017-12-01 · students, Ms. Zuccolo and Ms. Fackler, and...
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Sincere congratulations to our Fine Arts Department and many students who presented and led a moving and meaningful Remembrance Day ceremony. Through art displays, music, drama, and multi-media presentations our students remembered and reflected on the sacrifices of our veterans, and were encouraged to do their part to build a positive future and community. Our appreciation also goes to Ms. McNee and her theatre students, Ms. Freeman and the concert band, as well as Ms. Carvalheiro and Ms. Taylor and their art students, Ms. Zuccolo and Ms. Fackler, and our student multimedia tech and lighting crews and the Glee Club and cadets for a wonderful ceremony. Also, special thanks to our guest trumpeter Bomdardier Darrel Penner of the 15 th Field Artillery Band who led the “Last Post” and “Minute of Silence”. It is hard to believe that we are already past the mid-term point of Semester 1. Report cards were sent home on November 23 rd . I encourage families to take this opportunity to take a step back and reflect on how the school year is going. The report card provides important indicators of progress in both academic achievement and work habits. We are looking forward to our first Conference Day on December 7 th . Our Leadership club will be hosting about 130 Seniors for the Annual Christmas Brunch. These students have worked hard to prepare for this wonderful event with the help of Ms. Musani and Ms. Cain. As well, during our Conference Day, there will be a variety of speakers and workshops for our students – more information can be found in our newsletter. Mrs. Walker Principal BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ANNUAL FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER We would like to invite all students, staff, parents and community members to the Annual Burnett Breakfast With Santa Food Bank Fundraiser Student Council is hosting a breakfast event on Friday, December 22 from 8am-9am in support of the local Richmond Food Bank. Students, staff, parents, and past graduates are invited to attend this most worthwhile event! Last year’s breakfast was a huge success raising just over $2000 for the Food Bank, and we are hoping to donate even more this year! We encourage those interested in attending this event to purchase tickets ahead of time through the school office. A full breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, mandarin oranges, coffee, tea or juice will be served. A host of entertainment will be on hand at the breakfast fundraiser including Burnett’s Concert Band, Glee Singers, Teacher Song Performances, Santa Photos, and much more. Tickets are $5 each or four for $15 if you make your purchase before December 21. Additionally, tickets will be sold at the door on the morning of December 22; however, we sold out early last year. To avoid disappointment, advance ticket purchase is recommended. Please join us on Friday, December 16, for a fun-filled breakfast in celebration of the holiday season and in support of the Richmond Food Bank. JN BURNETT SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Mrs. Wennie Walker Principal Mrs. Lynette Collins & Mr. Lester Leung Vice Principals Ms. Sholeh Salehi PAC Chair Ms. Wendy Lim Assistant Superintendent Ms. Alice Wong Board of Education Liaison JN BURNETT SECONDARY 5011 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC V7C 1E6 Early Warning: 604.718.4007 Phone: 604.668.6478 Fax: 604.668.6484 Email: [email protected] Website: http://jnburnett.sd38.bc.ca Twitter: @BurnettBreakers NOVEMBER 2017 | ISSUE 4 HOME OF THE BREAKERS
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SincerecongratulationstoourFineArtsDepartmentandmanystudentswhopresentedandledamovingandmeaningfulRemembranceDayceremony. Throughartdisplays,music,drama, and multi-media presentations our students remembered and reflected on thesacrificesofourveterans,andwereencouragedtodotheirparttobuildapositivefutureandcommunity.OurappreciationalsogoestoMs.McNeeandhertheatrestudents,Ms.Freeman and the concert band, aswell asMs. Carvalheiro andMs. Taylor and their artstudents,Ms.ZuccoloandMs.Fackler,andourstudentmultimediatechandlightingcrewsandtheGleeClubandcadetsforawonderfulceremony.Also,specialthankstoourguesttrumpeterBomdardierDarrelPennerofthe15thFieldArtilleryBandwholedthe“LastPost”and“MinuteofSilence”.
Itishardtobelievethatwearealreadypastthemid-termpointofSemester1.ReportcardsweresenthomeonNovember23rd.Iencouragefamiliestotakethisopportunitytotakeastepbackandreflectonhowtheschoolyearisgoing.Thereportcardprovidesimportantindicatorsofprogressinbothacademicachievementandworkhabits.
WearelookingforwardtoourfirstConferenceDayonDecember7th.OurLeadershipclubwillbehostingabout130SeniorsfortheAnnualChristmasBrunch. ThesestudentshaveworkedhardtoprepareforthiswonderfuleventwiththehelpofMs.MusaniandMs.Cain.Aswell,duringourConferenceDay,therewillbeavarietyofspeakersandworkshopsforourstudents–moreinformationcanbefoundinournewsletter.
Mrs. Walker Principal
BREAKFASTWITHSANTAANNUALFOODBANKFUNDRAISERWewouldliketoinviteallstudents,staff,parentsandcommunitymemberstothe
AnnualBurnettBreakfastWithSantaFoodBankFundraiserStudentCouncil ishostingabreakfasteventonFriday,December22from8am-9aminsupportofthelocalRichmondFoodBank.Students,staff,parents,andpastgraduatesareinvitedtoattendthismostworthwhileevent!Lastyear’sbreakfastwasahugesuccessraisingjustover$2000fortheFoodBank,andwearehopingtodonateevenmorethisyear!Weencouragethoseinterestedinattendingthiseventtopurchaseticketsaheadoftimethroughtheschooloffice.Afullbreakfastofscrambledeggs,sausages,pancakes,mandarinoranges,coffee,teaorjuicewillbeserved.AhostofentertainmentwillbeonhandatthebreakfastfundraiserincludingBurnett’sConcertBand,GleeSingers,TeacherSongPerformances,SantaPhotos,andmuchmore.Ticketsare$5eachorfourfor$15ifyoumakeyourpurchasebeforeDecember21.Additionally,ticketswillbesoldat the door on themorning ofDecember 22; however,we sold out early last year. To avoid disappointment, advance ticketpurchaseisrecommended.PleasejoinusonFriday,December16,forafun-filledbreakfastincelebrationoftheholidayseasonandinsupportoftheRichmondFoodBank.
JNBURNETTSECONDARYSCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Mrs.WennieWalkerPrincipalMrs.LynetteCollins&Mr.LesterLeungVicePrincipalsMs.SholehSalehiPACChairMs.WendyLimAssistantSuperintendentMs.AliceWongBoardofEducationLiaison
JNBURNETTSECONDARY5011GranvilleAvenueRichmond,BCV7C1E6EarlyWarning:604.718.4007
Phone: 604.668.6478Fax: 604.668.6484Email: [email protected]
Website: http://jnburnett.sd38.bc.caTwitter: @BurnettBreakers
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THETHEATREDEPARTMENTWELCOMESGREENTHUMBTHEATREThe Theatre Department hosted a special performance of the play "Jabber"presentedtousbyGreenThumbTheatreonNov22nd.Thisimportantplaytellsthe storyof Fatimawhomoves schools after an incidentof racist graffiti, andwhomakesanunlikelyandunexpectedfriend at her new school. It exploresthemes of identity, beliefs andboundaries.WearealsoarrangingafieldtriptotheArts Club's spectacular presentation of"Onegin", a modern musical based onthe famousRussianpoem. Romance, tragedy,originalmusicanddance - thisshowhasitall.Thisyear'sTheatreCompany10-12classpresentedtheirfirstperformanceoftheyearasapartoftheRemembranceDayceremonyonNovember10th.Itwasabeautifulandmovinginterpretationofthesong"ComeHome".Now,theyarehardatworkontheirmainproductionof"Alicevs.Wonderland"tobepresentedinMarch.Thissurrealdramaexplorestheclassicstorywithamoderntwist,withcontemporarymusicanddance.AuditionsarealmostcompleteandrehearsalswillbegininDecember!
KPUSCIENCECHALLENGEOnSaturdayNovember25,thefiveofuswenttotheKPUScienceChallengeandplaced2ndoutof30highschoolseniorteamsfromacrosstheLowerMainland.The competition was composed of five challenges that included Chemistry,Physics,Biology,EngineeringDesign,and Jeopardy.Weworeholidayhatsand
sangcarolsthroughouttheeventandbondedas a team. Overall, it was an amazingexperience that pushed us to use theknowledge we learned in class in real lifeproblem solving.Special thanks to
Mr.Limforbeingourteachersponsor,Mr.KailleyforhelpinguspreparefortheChemistrycomponent,Mr.GillforPhysics,Ms.KusecforBiology,andMr.Niessenforhis3Dprinter!Welookforwardtocompetingagainnextyear!Submittedby:AllyCheung,AngelaChen,HormanQian,KateLu,andPeterLiu
BRINGINGHISTORYTOLIFEMs. Bateman's Social Studies 11 classeswereable to develop a real connection to 3WWIIsoldiers from Richmond and their own lives.The students were using Soldier Filescontaininglaminatedcopiesoforiginalmilitaryandpersonaldocuments to research the livesofthese3Richmonditeswholefthighschoolto
join thewar. Learningaboutasoldier'slifefromtextbooksandactuallyseeingthe documents pertaining to the actual stages ofenlisting, records of combat missions, and personalletters is a whole other matter. These library lessonswerearealeye-openerthatbuiltempathyanddeeperunderstanding
SCIENCEWORLD–EXTRAVAGANTEVENINGFORTEENS
On November 10, many of Ms.Jessa's students in grades 8 and 9 went tothe Science World Extravagant Evening forTeens. The theme for the evening was
astronomyandfrogs.Notonly did welearn about
theconstellationsand see
Saturn through a super powerful telescope,we also learned about how we can do ourpart in conserving the endangered OregonSpotted Frog. At the same time as learningthisnew information,wewerehaving loadsoffunasweinteractedwithScienceWorld'snumeroushandsonexhibits.Submittedby:AlissaChen
WINTERCONCERT–WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER20th
PleaseletushelpyougetintothespiritoftheseasonbyjoiningusforourannualWinterConcert,Wednesday,December20,at7:00pmintheBurnettTheatre.AdmissionwillbebydonationtotheFoodBanksothatwecanhelpthoseinneedatthisimportanttimeoftheyear.Themusicianshavebeenworkingveryhardandweknowthatyouwillbeimpressedwiththeirperformances.Welookforwardtosharingthejoyoftheseasonwithyou!EMERGENCYMEDICALRESPONDERCOURSECompleting the Emergency MedicalResponder course (designed to train basicparamedics) with BC Justice Institutewas a
life changing experience.Thiscourseallowedmetogainhandsonexperiencewithpre-hospitalmedicalcare in addition tounderstanding the
responsibilitiesof ahealthcareprofessional.After this course, I feel more prepared topursue a future career in medicine.Submittedby:WinniePan
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ENCOUNTERSWITHCANADAOnNovember12th,Iembarkedonatripto Ottawa that changed my life. I wasthere for Encounters with Canada, aweeklongprogramthatbringsCanadianyouth to the nation’s capital to learnmore about a choice subject anddiscover the wonders of Canada. I
participated inthe ScienceandTechnology theme session:wevisitedlabs, spoke with professionals, and partook inworkshops—allofwhichcontributedtomypersonalandcareerdevelopment.LearningwithyouthfromalloverCanada,manyofwhomIformedlastingfriendshipswith,allowedmetogainagreaterappreciationforCanadian
diversity and culture. Encounters broadened my worldview and enriched myexperiences—it’s been an unforgettableweek. I’ve never been prouder to beCanadian.Submittedby:JasmineHuang
CAN-STRUCTION2017!TDandtheRichmondFoodBankpartneredtogethertohostaneventthataimedtobringcreativity,design,andimaginationinafun,communityandteambuildingenvironment.AllthecansraisedfortheeventweredonatedbacktotheRichmond Food Bank Society to serve ourneighboursinneed.
Congratulations to our twoBurnett Teams: First Prizewent to The “Can-pire StateBuiling” (Bernice Yue, OliverValido and Justin Wong) andThird Place went to “Bee-Struction”(HazelZhang,TrinityLu,andPeterLu).Greatwork!
HOLIDAYSUPPORTFORRICHMONDFAMILIESINNEEDHolidaySupportforRichmondFamiliesinNeedRichmondSecondarySchoolwillbeinvolvedinaschool-widefooddriveandothergivingactivitiesinDecemberintheir 2-2 classes. At the same time, there are many community volunteer
organizations available for students and families. TheRichmond Cares Richmond Gives organization hopes tobrightentheholidaysforfamiliesinneed.Eligibleapplicantswill receive food and gift support to make the holidayseason a little brighter for allmembers of their family. A
familycanregisterforassistancewiththeChristmasFundbybringingqualifyingdocuments.Similarly,othersinthecommunitycanmakearecommendationonbehalfofanother familyorget involvedbyvolunteeringordonating.To learnmoreaboutRichmondCaresRichmondGivesorperhapstofindouthowyoucanhelp, please contact their office at 604-279-7020email [email protected]:https://www.rcrg.org/
BURNETTSWIMTEAMThe Burnett Swim Team concluded a greatseason after competing at the VancouverZone swimmeet and the Richmond Districtswimmeet.Theirhardworkduringpracticedefinitely paid off during their races andrelaysatthesemeets.Special shout-outs go to AmandaMcCallumandSarahCrawfordfortheirtoptenfinishesin the Zonemeet, which qualified them forProvincials!CongratulationstoAngelaChen,Macy Wong, Kevin Mai, Sherry Chen andVincent Lin for theirexcellentperformancesintheRichmondMeet,aswellasHowardNgandLawrenceNgfortheiroutstandingtimesintheRichmondMeet.Everybody showed great improvement overthepasttwoandahalfmonths.YourcoachesSean and Rachel and sponsor teacher Mrs.Fullerareveryproudofallofyou!Hopetoseeyouagainnextyear!
UBCENGINEERINGOPENHOUSEMs. Jessa's Science 9 students at UBCEngineering OpenHouseonSaturdayNov. 18thexploring optionsin the engineeringfields!
ConnectMUN2017FromNovember17th-19th,a fewdedicatedmembersofBurnett’sModelUnitedNationsClub attended the annual ConnectMUNConference.Eachdelegate that tookpart inwas tasked with writing a position paperreflectingtheviewsoftheirselectedcountryon a specific topic assigned by eachcommitee. Over the course of theconference, our students researched,defended, and debated for their countries,while also commendably representingBurnett.Congratulations to Maya Lahiri and NeelLahiri for their Honorable Mention Awardsfor their effort and strong individualperformances! We would also like toacknowledge the hardwork put in by SeanRongandJosephChien,bothofwhomwerestaffmembers,formakingConnectMUNsuchan enjoyable experience for everyoneinvolved.Congratulationstoallthatattendedandgoodluckatfutureconferences!
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BURNETTCONFERENCEDAY–DECEMBER7THOur first Conference Day of the year is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 2017. The themes for the day are SocialResponsibility,HealthyLivingandGoalSetting.Studentswillattendinformativepresentationsthatfocusonbuildingawarenessoflocal,global,andenvironmentalissuesandconcernsthatenablestudentstofindtheresourcesandmeanstomakeadifferenceinthehome,communityandworldatlarge.Wearefortunate,thisyear,tohostanumberofworkshopsandpresentations.TherewillbeworkshopsofferedbylocalorganizationssuchasSafeTeenandBlushwhosefocuswillbetoenablestudentstodefinethecharacteristicsofhealthyrelationshipsandtoassistthemwithnegotiatingdifficultsocialsituations.Otherpresentationscoverawidevarietyoftopicsrelatedtothethemeoftheday.Theseincludesafedriving,buildingtoolsofresiliencetowardsissuesfacedin a day (sleeping habits, anxiety, depression, building healthy relationships, school and social pressures), environmentalawareness,internetsafety,stressmanagementandmotivatingoneselftosetandreachgoals.Forinstance,Dr.KristinBuhrwilldefinewhatanxietyis,discusswarningsigns,andoffercognitive-behaviouraltherapy(CBT)strategiesformanagingit.GregGerrieis amotivational speakerwhowill help student findways to set goals for themselvesand to findameansof achieving them.StudentwillalsohearfromTheChildrenoftheStreetSocietytolearnabouthowchildrencanbeexploitedandoftheresourcesthatareavailableforassistanceinthosecircumstances.HeatherCharlton,anICBCpresenterwillrecountherexperiencewithbeingateenageimpaireddriverandtheconsequencesofheractions.Additionally,membersoftheBreakersthatBelieveClubatBurnetthaveorganizedforgrade11studentstoattendaVolunteerFairthatwillshowcasetwentyVancouverandRichmondorganizations.Studentswillhaveanopportunitytofindouthowtoapplytovolunteerandsignupforupcomingeventsattheseorganizations.Onthisday,studentswillalsoengageinthought-provokinglessonsthatrequirethecriticalanalysisoftexts,suchasnewspaperarticlesandvideoclips,inhopesofleavingthemwithamessagetoviewmediathroughajudiciouslens.Inparticular,studentswillanalyze factors contributing to a safe and caring school (eg: respecting diversity and the prevention of harassment andintimidation).ManyLeadershipClub,Band,andGleeMembersarepreparingtoputonaspectacularbrunchforlocalseniorsonthisday.Thiseventprovidesanopportunityforstaffandstudentstoinvitemembersofourcommunityintotheschoolwithhopesofcreatingjoyandstrengtheningcommunication.TheFineArtsstudentsarebusymakingChristmasornamentstogiveawaytoseniorsatthiseventasakeepsakemomento.Thisshouldgiveyouasenseofwhatisalwaysaremarkableday!Thanks to our teamof planners and contributors:Ms.Musani,Mr. Lee,Mrs. Zuccolo,Ms.Freeman,Ms.Taylor,Ms.Cain,Ms.BatemanandtheAdministrativeteam,allofwhomhaveworkedhardtohelpputtogetheraneventthatshouldonceagainprovetobeverymemorableandawonderfullearningexperienceforallinvolved.
TheBreakersthatBelieveClubisproudtopresent:
JNBVolunteerFair2017
BritanniaShipyardsCityCentreCommunityCentreDoorsOpenRichmondRichmondNatureParkRichmondPublicLibraryRichmondGreenAmbassadorsRichCityIdolRichmondAquatics(Minoru)
StevestonCommunityCentreSouthArmRCMPRichmondSchoolDistrictCouncilOrganizationRichmondYouthServiceAgencyStevestonInterurbanTramRichmondOlympicOvalThompsonCommunityCentreStevestonCommunityRCMP
RichmondArtsCentreRichmondCaresRichmondGivesKeepVancouverSpectacularBritanniaShipyardsGulfofGeorgiaCannery
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IMPORTANTUPCOMINGEVENTS
2017Dec.6 PACPresentation7:00pmDec.7 ConferenceDayDec.7 Seniors’BrunchDec.20WinterConcertDec.22BreakfastwithSanta7:30amDec.22 PEDanceShowcase1:30pmDec.22 LastDaybeforeWinterBreak
2018Jan.8 1stDaybackfromWinterBreakJan.11 PACMeeting7:00pmJan.14 GradPhotosJan.25 English12ProvincialExam9amJan.26 Communications12ProvincialExam9amJan.30 Pro-DDay–SchoolClosedJan.31 FirstDayofSemester2Feb.1 MeettheTeacherNight/OpenHouseNight
STAYINGCONNECTEDWeknowthateverymemberofourcommunityleadsaverybusylife,balancingschool,workandfamilyresponsibilities.AtBurnett,wewill doourbest to communicate regularlywithstudents,parents,andmembersofourwiderschoolcommunity. We invite everyone to bookmark andsubscribe toour schoolwebsite– it is thebest sourceof themostup-to-dateschoolinformation.Pleasestayconnected–www.jnburnett.sd38.bc.caFollowusonTwitter@BurnettBreakers
MOSTLIKELYTOSUCCEED–ADOCUMETARYThe Richmond School District and the Richmond District Parents’ Associationhave collaborated to bring parents a free screening of the highly-acclaimedSundance-selectededucationaldocumentaryMostLikelytoSucceedonSaturdayDecember 2 starting at 8:30am at Brighouse ElementarySchool. This documentary discusses education in thecontextofachangingworldandsuggestschangesweneedtomaketobestprepareyoungpeopleforthefuture.Theshowingisfree,butparentsareaskedtoregisteronlineat:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rsd-rdpa-host-a-featured-screeningof-most-likely-to-succeed-mlts-tickets-39690693934
SNOWDAYSThesnowflakeswesawinearlyNovembermaybeasignofsnowywinterseason!ParentsareremindedthatourSCHOOLWILLBEOPEN,unless officially closed by the Richmond School District. If it is
snowing, please do not phone the school – listen to the radio and check theschoolandSD38websitesforupdates.https://www.sd38.bc.ca/Pages/Weather-Alerts-School-Closures.aspx
NOTICETOPARENTS/GUARDIANSRE:STUDENTDROPOFF
Withthecolderweather,wehavenoticedanincrease in traffic in our drop off area. Areminder to parents not to use the staffparkinglotfordropofforpickup.Parents/guardians are asked to considerdropping students off on Riverdale Drive, ablockwestofourschool,oronLynasLane,ablockeastofourschool.
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PARENTADVISORYCOUNCILNEWS
Our mission: The Burnett PAC works to enhance communication between parents, students and the Burnett staff andadministration.Thisisdonethroughmonthlymeetings,andthroughcertainspecialevents.PACmeetingsaregenerallyheldthefirstThursdayofeachmonthat7:00pmintheschoolstaffroom(exceptthemeetinginDecemberisonaWednesday,December6).PACMeetings:Allparents/guardiansofBurnettstudentsareBurnettPACmembers,andareinvitedtoattendthePACmeetings,wherewelearnabouteventsaroundtheschoolandimportantissuesaffectingourchildren’seducation.Itisgreattoseesomanyfaces,newandreturning,atourPACmeetings.AllparentsandguardiansofBurnettstudentsaremembersofthePAC,andareencouragedtoattendourmeetingsasonewaytolearnmoreabouttheschool.PleasenotethatournextPACmeetingwillbeonWednesday,December6that7:00pmintheschooltheater.Wearehostingaworkshopon“MakingSenseofAnxiety”,presentedbyDr.DeborahMacNamara,RegisteredClinicalCounsellor.Wehopeyouareabletojoinusforthisinformativeevening!Asinpreviousyears,wewillbehostingtheTeachersAppreciationBreakfastonFriday,December8,2017inthestaffroomattheschool.Ifyouwishtodonatefoodforthebreakfast,itemscanbedroppedoffonThursdaynight,December7th(6pmto7pm)ORFridaymorninganytimebefore7:30am.Ifyouwouldliketohelportocontributefood,[email protected]
P.A.C.DRYAFTERGRADTheDryAfterGrad(DAG)wasestablishedatJ.N.Burnettover10yearsago.ItissupportedbyBCAA,theBCLiquorControlBoardandissponsoredbytheBurnettPAC.TheeventprovidesafunandsafeAfterGradPartyforthegraduatingstudents.TheDAGcommitteearrangesgamesandentertainmentsuchasLaserTag,GiantSumoWrestling,acaricatureartist,tattooartists,andamagician,aswellasfoodandprizes!!
AsthiseventisforGrade12students,usuallyparentsoftheGrade11and12studentsplanandorganizetheDryGrad.Generally,thegrade12studentsdonotliketohavetheirparentsattheevent,sowetrytohavetheovernightpartychaperonedbyparentsoftheGrade8-Grade11students.
Weneedvolunteersfromtheparentsofallstudentsattheschool(Grades8to12)tomakethiseventasuccess.
PleasecontactSholehSalehiatsholeh.salehi@gmail.comifyouwouldliketovolunteer.
PleasefeelfreetocontactmeifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsrelatingtotheschoolorthePACatsholeh.salehi@gmail.com.IhopeyoujoinusatournextmeetingWednesday,December6,2017.SholehSalehiPACChair
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CAREERINFORMATIONCENTRENEWSCareerCenterOfficeandWebsitestoregularlycheckRichmondDistrictCareerCentreNewsat:http://sd38careercentre.weebly.com/Visit“JNBurnettCareerInformationCenter”Facebookpageforimportantinfoandup-datesincludingscholarshipsathttps://www.facebook.com/JN-Burnett-Secondary-School-Career-Information-Center-676894562416136/JNBurnettSecondary’sMonthlySchoolNewsletter:Containsup-to-datepost-secondaryeventsanddeadlinesathttp://jnburnett.sd38.bc.ca/parents/newslettersAroundtheschoolcampus:Announcements,schoolTV,bulletinboardsoutsidetheCounselling&CareerCentreandMulti-PurposeHall.Appointments:DropinormakeanappointmenttoseetheCareerInformationAdvisor,Ms.Borres:Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday(bi-weekly)from8:30a.m.to4:00p.m.
IMPORTANTDATES:SchoolInformationSessions:Mon,Dec4/17,1:00-1:28pm,RoomD124–CorpusChristiCollegeWed,Dec6/17,1:00-1:28pm,RoomD124–UtahStateUniversityTue,Dec12/17,1:00-1:28pm,RoomD124–LangaraCollegePOST-SECONDARYEDUCATION:ApplicationDeadlineFri,Dec1/17-UBCEarlyAdmissionSat,Jan13/18-UniversityofTorontoactualdeadlineformostprogramsMon,Jan15/18–UBCFinalapplicationThu,Feb1/18–UniversityofTorontodocumentdeadlineincludingEnglishFacilityrequirementtests(directfromproviders-TOEFL,IELTS,etc.),finalsemestermarksifavailableoruploadmid-termmarks(inpercentages)Thu,Feb1/18–UniversityofTorontoRotmanCommerceSupplementalapplicationScholarshipsandFinancialAidDeadlines:Fri,Dec1/17–UBCMajorEntranceScholarshipsandCentennialScholarsEntranceAwardapplicationFri,Dec1/17–Queen’sUniversityMajorEntranceAwardScholarshipapplicationFri,Dec1/17-UniversityofManitoba~BMOFinancialGroupLeaderofTomorrowscholarshipapplicationFri,Dec1/17-UniversityofSaskatchewan~BestandBrightestEntranceScholarships‘eligibility’deadlineEarlyDecScholarships:UNBCLeadershipAwardsandUniversityofCalgaryScholarships&AwardsDec1/17–McGillUniversity’sSchulichSchoolofMusicRegionalAuditionsinVancouverFri,Dec15/17-UniversityofCalgaryPrestigeAwardsMon,Dec18/17–UniversityofAlbertaAwardapplicationThu,Feb1/18–TerryFoxScholarshipsin-schoolapplicationMon,Jan15/18–SFUEntranceScholarshipsMon,Jan15/18–UBCInternationalMajorEntranceScholarshipsandOutstandingInternationalStudentAwardsFri,Jan19/18-CmolikFoundationScholarshipIn-SchoolThu,Jan25/18-UniversityofGuelphScholarshipsMon,Apr30/18–SFUOtherScholarships&EntranceAwards&BursariesTue,May1/18–1800WheelchairCanadaScholarshipINTERESTINGPROGRAMS:Fri,Dec1/17–CarletonUniversityDesignDayMon,Dec4/1711:59PMEST-HouseofCommonsPageProgramapplicationdeadlineFri,Dec15/17-EmilyCarrUniversityofArtandDesign(ECUAD)SummerInstituteforTeensEarlyBirdRegistrationdeadlineSat,Jan13,27andFeb10/18–CarletonUniversityInteractiveMultimediaandDesignPortfolioDayFeb11/18–GeorgeBrownDanceAuditions2017/2018
JNBurnett,RAMcMath,andHughBoydPACPresentation:
Dr.DeborahMacNamara–MakingSenseofAnxietyJNBurnett,RAMcMath,andHughBoydParentAdvisoryCouncilswelcomesDr.DeborahMacNamaraonDecember6th,2017at7pmintheschooltheatre.Dr.MacNamarawillbepresentingaworkshopon:MakingSenseofAnxiety.ThisisFREEworkshopandweencourageallparentstoattend!Programhighlights:Asmanyas20%ofchildrenqualifyforananxietydisorderdiagnosis,makingitthemostcommonmentalhealthissue.Anxietycantakemanyformsincludingobsessions,compulsions,phobiasaswellasotherperplexingbehaviours.Wecannottreatsomethingwedonotunderstand,somakingsenseofanxietyisfundamentalinmakingheadway.Thispresentationwillbringafreshandpromisingperspectivetooneofourmosttroublinghumanproblems.Parentswilllearnhowtoaddresstherootsoftheissueandsoreducethesymptomsanddysfunctionofanxiety.
Dr.MacNamaraisonFacultyattheNeufeldInstituteandpresents,teaches,andwritesonallfacetsofchildandadolescentdevelopmentbasedontherelational:developmentalapproachofGordonNeufeld.Sheisalsoinprivatepracticewheresheofferscounsellingservicestoparentsandprofessionalsinmakingsenseoflearning,behavioural,anddevelopmentalissuesinkids.Deborahisadynamic
teacherandexperiencedcounsellorwhotakesdevelopmentalscienceandmakesitcometolifeintheeverydaycontextofhomeandclassroom.
Addiction: Community Education Series
Presented by Richmond Addiction Services Society
Certificate awarded upon completion of all 5 seminars
MONDAYS | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
January 8 - February 5
Richmond Public Library Brighouse (Main) Branch Community Place room
Drop-ins Welcome
For more details, visit yourlibrary.ca/events, call 604.231.6413 or talk to a staff member.
January 8 | The Nature of Addiction
If we can't connect with each other, we will connect with anything we can find - substances,
behaviours, or even love, money and power. Are addictions an integral part of our human
experience?
& TEENS
January 15 | Chemicals in the Body
The brain is our most adaptive and complex organ in our body. Learn about how addiction
can lead to changes in how the brain works.
January 22 | The Recovery Process
What does treatment look like and how might relapse be prevented?
January 29 | Helping Others
Watching someone struggle with addiction can be a difficult experience. What can we do to
support a loved one?
February 5 | Why are Drugs Illegal?
The war on drugs has failed. Come explore a public health approach to drug regulation.
SUPPORTINGTEENMENTALHEALTH&WELLNESS
AnInformationSessionforParents
Wednesday,December13th7:00pm–8:30pmRichmondSecondarySchoolTheatreAnxiety,depressionandothermentaldisorderscanaffectbetween15%-20%ofadolescentsatsomepointduringtheirteenyears.Goodmentalhealthismorethan justa lackofmental illness,however,as life is fullofupsanddownsandhaving theknowledgeandstrategies tocopewithstressorscanbeeffective inpreventingamentaldisorderfromoccurringduringadolescenceorlaterinlife.GreggLoo,Clinical Supervisorof theChildandAdolescentProgram (RichmondChild andYouthMentalHealth) andLarryAntrim, Coordinator for CounsellingwiththeRichmondSchoolDistrictwilllookatthetopicofmentalwellness,whatisbeingdoneattheschoolandcommunitylevelsandwhatparentscandotogivetheirteenstheopportunitytodevelopandmaintaingoodmentalhealth.
