Welcome to Langley Secondary School - Home of the Saints!

A Message from Parents of Grade 12 Students who organize the Dry After Grad Event...

 

Chair of Dry Grad Committee:  Shelley Simao   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

UPDATE:  January 29, 2012

Next Dry Grad Meeting is February 6th at 7:00 pm in LSS Library.

 

Current Fundraiser:  Abbotsford Heat vs Texas Stars Hockey Game. See attachment at bottom.

Langley Secondary is having their “Dry” after-Grad on June 8th, 2012 and this year our grad class is over 250 students. The costs for this event are very high and we are asking for your help to cut those costs by way of donations for a couple of our fundraising events.We will be holding a Pub Night, Fashion Show and would like to run a year-long raffle, just to name a few. We are asking for your help by way of donations of all kinds of things to help make this years’ celebration the best ever at LSS.

The purpose of Dry Grad is to keep our kids safe while providing a fun and exciting event that they will remember for years to come. This year our Grads have chosen Castle Fun Park and River Rafting and while these things are fun for the students, they are costly to pull off. Please read through the items below and put your thinking caps on and maybe together we can come up with a bunch of great items that will help in the raising of the required funds.

Often times our own employers will be able to write something off for a great cause. Maybe your neighbor works for an electronics place or is employed by a big name store and has access to donations that would be greatly appreciated. Attached below is a letter from the Dry Grad Committee that you can print and take to your employer if they require one in order

to make a donation.

If you have ANYTHING to donate for this great cause, please contact Toni Burgess directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she will arrange for pick up of your donations and make sure they get put to good use. Unsure if we can use what you have?? Contact Toni. Chances are, we can definitely use it. You can also include a business card with your donation and I will make sure it is included in the baskets with your donations…FREE advertising for you or the business making the donation!!

Possible Raffle items….

Electronics… iPad2, iPods, TV’s, Laptops, Tablets, Playstation / Wii / Xbox consoles, etc…

Canucks tickets, jerseys, memorabilia, etc…

Appliances such as washer/dryers, dishwashers, fridge or stove, etc…

Trip for 2 somewhere hot!! …maybe you work in a travel agency or know someone who does?

 

Anything of value that would draw the attention of the buyer…WOW factor sells tickets

 

Pub Night / Fashion Show Silent Auction items… wicker baskets of all shapes and sizes to wrap all of our donations in.

Sellers in the past have been…

 

Kitchen items… small appliances, kitchen utensils, bread box, drinking cups, coffee mugs, coffee/tea, hot chocolate, wine glasses… anything kitchen related will be useful.

Spa related items… Terry robes, slippers, lotions/creams, gift certificates to local spa, candles, soaps, etc...

Exercise Basket… bungies, Yoga mats, ankle/wrist weights, nutrition drinks, exercise DVD’s, Treadmill/ machines, anything exercise related.

Relaxing Evening for 2… bottles of wine, wine glasses, corkscrew, Romantic comedy DVD, candles, etc…

Golf… golf balls, gloves, golf shoes, clubs, tees, certificates for the local Golf Course for a round of golf, etc…

Gamers Basket… Playstation Console, games, Wii console, games, Xbox console, games, controllers, headset, anything to do with gaming that the kids would love.

Tools… anything tool related like saws, sanders, screw driver sets, socket sets, goggles, gloves, sand paper, tool boxes, etc…

Baby items… Huge stuffed animals, boy outfits, girl outfits, toys, clothes, shoes, slippers, baby books, monitors, play mats, high chair, swing, strollers, etc…

 

If you have something at your disposal and you think that we JUST MIGHT be able to use it, please contact Toni. Anything can be put to use if you have the mind to make it work.

 

Thank you,

2012 Dry after Grad Committee

 

Attachments Below include

1. Request for Donation letter

All grads should now have their yellow Grad Handbook.  If you lose it, you can download and/or print the attachment below.  Here is a preview of the contents:

 

Table of Contents

Who to Go to for Help and Important Websites p. 3

Important Dates and Credits to Graduate p. 3-6

June Events  p. 7-9

Am I Walking the Stage?  p. 10

Grad Transitions 12 p. 11

Post Secondary Information p. 12-17

Deciding on a Post Secondary Institution  p. 13

Admission Deadlines  p. 14

Websites  p. 15

PSI Cheat page  p. 16

Admission Requirements  p. 17-18

Financing your Education

Types of Scholarships p. 20-22

 BC Student Assistance Program  p. 22

Langley District Scholarships  p. 23-24

Click below for the Scholarship Handbook.  If you would like a hard copy, please pick one up in the Counselling Centre or from Ms. Tomlinson

New website for Scholarships and Information on Career Paths:

www.academicinvest.com

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Envision Financial

Envision Financial is offering $32,000 in scholarships this year to secondary students. To qualify students must be members in good standing since July 1, 2011 of Envision Financial. Students must be graduating from grade 12 in 2012 and have a minimum 67% or C+ average. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of a completed application form, extensive community and school involvement, reference letters from at least two sources and a transcript of most recent marks. The deadline for applications is April 2, 2012. To download an application form go to envisionfinancial.ca or pick one up at any Envision branch after February 1, 2012. For more information, contact Susan Cairns, Executive Director, Langley School District Foundation at 604-532-1464.

 

CANTERA MANAGEMENT GROUP CONSTRUCTION TRADE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Donor Cantera Management Group Ltd, to assist students pursuing post-secondary education/training in Trades programs at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Kwantlen) or British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).

Value $2000.00

 

Criteria

1. Citizen or permanent resident of Canada

2. Planning to enroll at Kwantlen or BCIT in the Carpenter, Electrician or Plumber Foundations Programs during the following academic year

3. Demonstrated academic standards, leadership and desire for a career in the construction trades.

Deadline March 1, 2012

Deadline Notes Applications must be postmarked or emailed by the deadline date.

For more information, please see your counsellor in the counselling centre.

 

THE TEAL Charitable Foundation will again be offering the David C. Lam/BC TEAL ESL Scholarships to ESL students across British Columbia.

Each year two David C. Lam/ BC TEAL Scholarships are awarded to two outstanding ESL students in BC. Each scholarship is valued at $2500. Please refer to the BC TEAL website bcteal.org for information regarding the application process for the David C. Lam Scholarships.

 All ESL students living in British Columbia who are landed immigrants or Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for the David C. Lam/BC TEAL ESL Scholarships.  Successful applicants may use the scholarship to register in any program being offered at a British Columbia post-secondary institution.  British Columbia post – secondary institutions are defined as community colleges, vocational institutions and universities. The deadline for this year is January 31, 2012.  Please ensure that all applications are post marked no later than midnight January 31, 2012.

 

 TREVOR LINDEN SCHOLARSHIP

 The Vancouver Canucks are proud to offer the Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship to four grade 12 students throughout BC each year who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and exemplary contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community. We wanted to reach out to each secondary school directly to encourage your eligible grade 12 students to apply before the upcoming March 15, 2012 deadline. The complete application form is attached to this email. You can also visit the link below for complete details about the scholarship and to access to the application form:

www.canucks.com/scholarship

 

Toyota Earth Day Canada Scholarship Program

Twenty awards of $5000 each

Criteria:

• Excellence in Academics and Extracurricular Activities
• Exceptional commitment to the environment

Go to www.earthday.ca/scholarship  for more info!

 

 

Black Press Business Scholarship

Are you heading to U Vic in the Bachelor of Commerce program next fall?  A $5,000 Black Press Business Scholarship is available to high school, transferring and continuing students from 37 BC communities entering UVic’s Bachelor of Commerce program in September 2012. Awards will be based on academic merit, leadership and a demonstrated desire to make a positive difference in the world. To be eligible, students must have applied to the BCom program and have submitted all scholarship documents by mail or in person to UVic. The scholarship deadline is February 28, 2012. Please visit www.gustavson.uvic.ca/blackpress for more information.

 

Burger King  $50,000, $25,000, $5000 or $1000 Scholarships Available

Application period opens Nov. 15, 2010 and closes Jan. 10, 2011

Applicants must:

1. Be residents of the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
2. Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
3. Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent

Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2011-12 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico

 Go to:  http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html

 

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 5^th year.  We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

 Scholarship Deadline   - June 15, 2012

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Full details are available on our site.

 

CORSA Foundation

The CORSA Foundation is offering up to five $1500.00 scholarships to South Asian youth who demonstrate leadership in their school and community. For more information go to www.corsafoundation.com.  

 

AES Engineers  -  2012

 The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.

To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Amount of award:   $500.00

Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012

Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 

KWANTLEN Scholarship Information Sessions

Come learn about Kwantlen Entrance Awards and Scholarships to help you finance your education.  Entrance scholarships are available to students attending Kwantlen for the first time, and include the $20,000 President's Award or the $5,000 Merit Award.  Prospective students and parents are all welcome to attend.

Langley Campus

20901 Langley By-pass

Wednesday February 22, 2012

Time:  6-7pm

Room L1030

 

Go to [ http://www.kwantlen.ca/futurestudents ]www.kwantlen.ca/futurestudents for registration and more information.

 

 

W. GARFIELD WESTON AWARDS

The online application for the Entrance W. Garfield Weston Awards is now available at www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/EntranceAwards.

 

Up to 25 awards are available to students who begin their college studies at one of our participating colleges. University programs and university-transfer programs are not eligible. The deadline for applications to be received is 28 March 2012.

 

We are looking for students who are passionate about their field of study; curious, courageous, and willing to try new things; and community-minded and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society. Students must be bound for full-time community college or CEGEP studies starting in September 2012.

 

 

 

Recently there have been some changes to some post secondary admission criteria. To ensure that you are planning appropriately for your future, we suggest that you visit your post secondary’s website ensure that you have considered how the new admission criteria applies to you.  In most cases, there have been admissible courses added which benefits the students greatly! 

Feel free to make an appointment with your counsellor after you have checked the website to ensure you have correctly planned your courses for next year.

University of British Columbia (UBC) ~https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/bcyt.ezc\

UBC Okanagan (UBC-Ok) ~https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/okanagan/cdnhs.ezc

Simon Fraser University (SFU ~http://students.sfu.ca/admission/requirements/index.html

University of Victoria (UVic) ~http://register.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/bc.html

 University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)  ~http://www.ufv.ca/ar/admissions.htm

Kwantlen Polytechnical University http://kwantlen.bc.ca/calendar/generalinfo/admission/admission_requirements.html

University of Northern British Columbia http://www.unbc.ca/calendar/undergraduate/admissions/high_school.html

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) ~http://www.tru.ca/admreg/admissions.html