Student Loans provide great assistance to students when it comes to paying for their post-secondary education. The online student loan application for the 2017-2018 school year will be available in June. There are many scholarships available through student loans as well.

Saskatchewan Student Loan Information

Government of Canada Financial Assistance Information

ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA  – One week in Ottawa, Memories for a Lifetime!

This program is a unique opportunity for Canadian teens to meet other young people from across the country. Spend an adventure-filled week in your nation’s capital! Check out future career options, discover your country, share your hopes and dreams. For 35 years, EWC has delivered a rich and varied, bilingual program. To date, more than 106,000 youth have lived the EWC experience… now it’s your turn!

Some of the unique themed weeks you can sign up for are:  Arts and Culture, Canada Remembers, Communication & Social Media, Demoncray & Youth, Experience Canada, First Responders, Global Affairs, Law & Our Justice System, Medicine & Health, Science and Ecology, Science & Technology, Sports and Fitness, Tech & Food, Vimy:  Canada’s Coming of Age

Are you interested in massage therapy?

If yes, then you want to attend Friday March 31 presentation at 10:45 in room the library.  Western College of Massage Therapy will be at Vanier to share information about the occupation, school, requirements and the benefits of this career choice. This event is open to all grade 9-12 students.  

Please sign up in the office if you would like to attend.

Ever notice how many stereotypes there are about young people?

At the Youth Action Summit, we take young people seriously.  We know how many of them care about what’s going on in the world and are willing to work hard to make it a better place for themselves and others.  Your opinions and ideas are important!

You are invited to attend the 4th annual Youth Action Summit on April 29 in Regina.

What to expect:

• YAS is an event for young people 15 – 35 years of age.
• Workshops designed specifically for them about identifying challenges, finding solutions, and building leadership skills.
• Keynote address about reconciliation in the context of Canada’s 150th anniversary as a country.
• 90 minute workshop by Canadian Roots Exchange

To register as an individual, visit: bit.ly/YAS2017, or contact Kent Peterson at k.peterson@sfl.sk.ca

Projects Abroad (www.projects-abroad.ca)

Since 1992, Projects Abroad has assisted over 60,000 people of all ages to volunteer and intern abroad throughout the developing world.  All coordination and support are provided directly by our staff in Canada and local staff in each volunteer destination.  Our job is to ensure our volunteers have a safe, enjoyable, and productive experience and encourage others to do so.  Our 2, 3, or 4 week long High School Special programs are specifically designed for volunteers between 15 and 19 and offer constant supervision and structure as well as a group oriented atmosphere.  Please check our website, we offer a variety of great programs for all!

Cost:  Explore participants are awarded a $2200 bursary (taxable income) that covers tuition fees for the course, instructional materials, meals, and accommodation.  Bursary does not cover travel expenses.

Explore is a five-week intensive French-Immersion bursary program that is offered during the spring or summer for people with any skill level in French.  participants will discover another region of Canada while learning French in classes adapted to their language level.  through classroom instructions, workshops, sociocultural activities, and field trips, participants will not only improve their language skills, but discover the culture of a new region as well, all while exploring,meeting new people from across the country and exchanging ideas in a stimulating environment perfect for learning the French language.

http://www.myexplore.ca/en

All expenses paid:  Competitive Application (application deadline is January)

The program is made up of carefully selected high school students from around the work (must be 16 or 17 years old and in Grade 11 with one year left to compete secondary school after the annual July trip to New York).  An educational experience for youth interested in a better understanding of the work and International Affairs.

www.unpilgrimage.org

Join like-minded youth for a summer camp like none other.  Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to have the experience of a lifetime.  Gain the confidence and life skills needed to be a great leader and to reach your dreams, all for a better tomorrow.

For more information and application information visit:  http://youth.sask.coop

Rick Hansen will be hosting an exclusive Youth Leadership Summit in Ottawa on May 20-22, 2017 for 50 young leaders who care about access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Selected students will be treated to an amazing lineup of activities such as:

• Exclusive leadership training opportunities with distinguished Canadians;
• Hands-on workshops on access and inclusion that empower young leaders to take learning back into their schools and communities; and,
• Special events and private tours of iconic Canadian monuments.

Qualified youth aged 12-19 must apply online with a short essay or video before February 10, 2017. There is no cost to attend the Summit, travel and accommodation will be covered for each delegate and a parent or caregiver.

Contact:
Brenda Gabriel, 306-873-7851, bgabriel@rickhansen.com

Attachment:

• Youth Leadership Summit Poster [EN]

Student Art and Poetry Request

The Ministry of Education would like to revive its physical environment to reflect what matters most― Saskatchewan students. School divisions and First Nations education authorities are encouraged to send one piece of student artwork and/or poetry by Wednesday, March 15, 2017 to the ministry for display on the walls in our buildings. Please note that the student work will not be returned, but the students will be recognized by receiving a thank you card from the Deputy Minister and a picture of their displayed work.

Please select one-dimensional works that would fit into an 11 x 17 frame. Arrangements for pickup can be made by emailing curriculum@gov.sk.ca. We thank you in advance for shaping the Ministry of Education’s physical environment to honour the work of Saskatchewan students.

Contact:
Susan Nedelcov-Anderson, 306-787-6098, susan.nedelcovanderson@gov.sk.ca