We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Victoria Day weekend! Tuesday is Instructional day #66 of 85, as such we are now 78% of the way through semester 2 for non-diploma courses. Students are required to check in and meet with their instructor(s) weekly. It is recommended that multiple check ins occur each week to ensure successful completion of academic course work. Have a great week and stay safe! #gogreen

Mr. B. Spady Principal & Mrs. K. Porter Assistant Principal

Next Step is offering Foundations in Industry Workplace Safety during July 4-14. In addition to earning five 30-level high school credits, students will also obtain credentials in specific areas of workplace safety in partnership with industry-safety experts. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be credentialed in:

• Construction Safety Training(CSTS2020)
• Confined Space
• Detection and Control of Flammable Substances
• Fall Protection Awareness
• Ground Disturbance
• H2S Alive
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• WHMIS 2015

Plus: Job Preparation (CTR1010) – resume & cover letter, application and interview prep.

Students must complete all learning components of the course to receive credentialing. Register

Various Awards:

• Merit Awards ($750) for students completing Grades 9 – 12
• Bursaries ($1200) for students enrolled in trade/community technical college diploma or certificate program
• Scholarship ($1800) for students enrolled in degree or graduate programs

Canada Summer Jobs is a government program that helps employers create jobs for young Canadians across the country. These jobs are then posted on the federal Job Bank for a limited time to help young people find them. New jobs will be added regularly as they’re approved for funding by the Canada Summer Jobs program. To apply for one of these jobs, you must be:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age and have a Valid Social Insurance Number.

In addition to the Canada Summer Jobs program, there are several other resources available to young Canadians, including government work placements, paid internships and volunteer opportunities.

Are you a graduating Grade 12 student looking for help to finance your post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or culinary arts? If so, apply for one of 32 scholarships, each valued at $3,000, offered by Bayer Crop Science. The deadline is June 8.

The Bayer Crop Science Opportunity Scholarship program is available to graduating Grade 12 students entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or a culinary program at a Canadian university or college of their choice in the fall of 2023. Scholarships will be awarded to students based on demonstrated academic achievement, leadership in their community and their vision for how they’ll contribute to Canadian agriculture in the future. scholarship details

From July 24-28, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Youth Camp takes place at the RCMP “K” Division Headquarters in Edmonton. The camp runs Sunday to Friday and is open to any individual between the ages of 16 to 19 who is a resident of Alberta. The camp offers young adults a chance to find out what it’s like to be a police officer in training. These activities may include drill, fitness, police defensive tactics, forensics, Major Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team and much more!