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

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, SWATT.

Regardless of what happened recently in the US election, I think this has brought to light the fact that there is much to be learned about the importance of reading critically and about the need to give serious consideration to your sources! Please give serious consideration to the following:

1. Being able to read critically is important.

2. Being able to discern dependable information sources is critical.

3. Reading for depth of content is imperative.

4. Taking the time to read regularly either for information or entertainment is key to your understanding and appreciation of the world around you.

So I urge you to read daily, but don’t believe everything you read, and

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November can sometimes be a dreary month, but what a lift this year’s musical theatre production of “Guys and Dolls” has given all of us! Two of our teachers, Director Chantal Yardley and Designer Melissa Baron, are to be commended for their leadership in bringing together all the creative elements to produce a highly professional and entertaining show. The cast and crew of Guys and Dolls began rehearsals in late August, and their energy, talent, enthusiasm and pride in the production were all on full display. It is always so impressive to witness the high quality of singing, dancing, acting, set design, and overall stage management and this year was no exception - this ranks up there as one of

Principal’s Message November 2016

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

Canada Learning

Bonds 2

Students’ Union 3

Vimy 2017 3

Grad 2017 3

Around ESBCHS 4

Bandit SportsDesk 5

Cosmetology 6

Guys & Dolls 6

Student Services 6-8

Diploma Exam

Schedule 9

our best productions ever, and we extend our appreciation and congratulations to all those involved in Guys and Dolls this year!

Volleyball season came to an end last week with the Grade 9 Girls winning the LDAA Championship banner, and the high school team finishing their respective seasons. I would like to thank all of our staff and volunteer coaches for the time, effort and leadership they have provided to our student athletes. Hot on the heels of volleyball, basketball and curling are getting underway and are just around the corner! We’d love to see lots of fans at the games, so keep an eye out for the schedules.

Many of our students' qualities will be celebrated during next week’s Bandit Recognition Assembly where staff and students can nominate worthy recipients for being good Bandits, students, athletes or citizens. This assembly, which is held four times throughout the year,

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Principal’s Message

remember that Social Studies is an important course in your formation as an involved and informed citizen of our society. Our world changes at an incredibly rapid rate these days and well-informed citizens can make better sense of it and involve themselves in ways that can impact society for the better, so I challenge you to be that person, be that generation!

I also challenge you to find 30 minutes a day to devote to reading if you don’t already do so. If you have no idea what to read, as a friend, ask your parents, or go to our Library which has a great selection of fiction and non-fiction...Mrs. Forest would be more than happy to help you out!

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PD Day

Friday, December 2, 2016

Take Two Minutes to Look at the Math Requirements for a Variety

of Post-Secondary Programs.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/music-bachelor-arts

http://www.macewan.ca/wcm/Registrar/Admissions/AdmissionRequirements/HighSchoolSubjects/index.htm

http://www.nait.ca/33889.htm (Architectural Studies)

http://www.nait.ca/program_home_76091.htm

With approximately four weeks of classes left before the Christmas break, I urge you to stay on top of your studies and assignments and review your notes frequently so you are not only prepared for your exams, but also to help you retain what you are learning over the long term. With classes not starting again until January 9th, final exams and the end of semester one arrive in an instant after the Christmas break!

“If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make

progress.” Barack Obama Chris Peacocke

Principal

Canada Learning Bonds The Canada Learning Bond is $500 offered by the Government of Canada to help you start saving

now for your child’s education after high school. Plus, your child could get $100 every year until they

turn 15 years old to a maximum of $2,000. The money can be used to pay for full-time or part-time

studies in; apprenticeship programs, CEGEPs, colleges, trade schools or universities. For more

information please visit http://www.esdc.gc.ca/assets/portfolio/docs/en/reports/cslp_cesp/clb/

english.pdf

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Students’ Union Update

After a lively month of October, SU is taking a step back before the hustle and bustle resumes during the holiday season. Don’t let that fool you though, the school is still full of events including the fantastic production of Guys and Dolls.

Students Union would like to thank you for your support and we encourage you to join us at the next meeting on Wednesday at lunch in room 108 where we promote leadership and school spirit. Hope to see you there!

Student Gathering on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 3:15 - 4:45

Vimy Ridge Canadian Heritage Tour 2017

Grad 2017

There will be a Parent Grad Banquet meeting on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00 pm in the ESBCHS Staff Room. Grad Portraits have been scheduled to take place at the school from Monday, January 23, 2017 through to Friday, January 27, 2017. All appointments must be booked online so please make sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Students can book portrait sessions to take place either at the school or at the Icon Studio in Sherwood Park. Be sure to book around your exams, diploma dates are available on page 9.

Instructions:

Go to www.iconexp.com and click the “Book Now” button

First Select an event – either Beaumont Composite Grad Portraits (TAKEN AT THE SCHOOL-Rm 125) or Icon Studio Portraits PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO IF YOU ARE BOOKING AT THE SCHOOL OR STUDIO SO THERE IS NO CONFUSION Select your Service Grad Portraits – A $30 Deposit is due at your portraits Select your appointment from the available times and dates and complete all required

information

At www.iconexp.com you can click the Grad Portraits button for information on our portrait program as well as the How to order Grad portraits for detailed instructions on how to order

You will receive a confirmation shortly after booking your appointment as well as a reminder the day prior to your appointment. Please contact Icon at 780-449-3558 if you have any questions. Check out the selection of Jostens Grad Rings available on Monday, November 28 in the ESBCHS atrium. Grad rings can be ordered during the lunch hour on December 6 & 8.

Bandit News

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Did you order a Yearbook yet?

2016-17 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. Yearbooks are $44 or you can get your name embossed on the cover for an extra $6. 2015/16 yearbooks have now arrived and are available for pickup .

Bandit SportsDesk Our Bandits football squad finished their season with a thrilling game vs Holy Trinity. A blocked field goal with no time left on the clock sealed the game for the Trojans.

Congrats to Mr. Lepps and Kurtis Schreiber, along with the rest of the coaching staff on their season.

Volleyball season is done, the Sr. Girls competed in the

Edmonton 3A Zone tournament Nov 18 and 19 in St. Albert. Our grade nine girls won the LDAA penant at Leduc Comp Nov 17. Thanks to Marty Bester, Irene Gerlinsky, Cherilyn Vreim, Vern Gerhardt, Christina Sulit, and Clarissa Maxfield for their efforts with the volleyball teams this fall.

Ms. Martini and her cheer

squad are ramping up for a busy second semester of competition. More info to follow!

Basketball tryouts are underway for Grades 10 -12 with Grade 9 teams starting the week of November 28. More to come!

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Lab is selling gift baskets for the holidays. We can custom design a basket to include hot tools, styling products, shampoo and conditioner, skin care products etc. We also offer hair and esthetic services including hair cuts. colours, facials and manicures during the afternoons from 12:15 - 3:05, after school and on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 11:00 - 2:00 with a 1 week advance notice so students can arrange time off with their employers to come in and provide the service.

Healthy Active

School

Symposium

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Congratulations to the cast and crew on an amazing run last week. The show was

one of the best yet with top notch sing, dancing, acting, costumes, choreography, set

designs and technical aspects. Thank you to all involved.

APEX Diploma Preparation:

780-940-0094

At Vanvliet Center (U of A campus)

www.apexdiplomaprep.com

Diploma Tutorials:

780-448-0631

At Maier Centre (U of A campus)

Next Step Diploma Exam Prep: 780-467-7292 Sherwood Park (Salisbury Comp HS)

www.eipscontinuinged.ca/pages/home

Brain Booster - Metro Continuing Education For info & registration, see

www.metrocontinuingeducation.ca

DIPLOMAX - www.diplomax.ca or by phone at:

780-863-7826.

École J.H. Picard is offering French Immersion

Diploma Prep (780)433-4251

Exam Root – online, Diploma Practice Exams:

examroot.ca or (587)773-3273

RTD Learning Edmonton—

www.rockthediploma.com/edmonton/

or (780) 328-0955 or Toll Free 1-888-665-8803—Grant MacEwan University

City Centre.

What is iPrep? iPrep Plus is an electronic home support that allows

you to review with resources of 50-150 pages and

support videos, each 5-10 minutes in length. Student Advantages: Allows for unlimited ‘review

of concepts’ - no more unfinished homework due to

lack of understanding. Help in completing daily assign-

ments, preparing for quizzes and tests, and even im-

proving the quality of the review required for writing

diploma examinations. This can provide the student

with quality, unlimited access to a comprehensive elec-

tronic Student Notes and Video support package. For

more information http://iprepplus.com/index.cfm or

sequelsolutionsinc@gmail.com or 780-863-7826.

November 2016

Student Services

News & Information

Helping you put

the pieces

together

Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events: Student

Services Workshops

Diploma Prep

Scholarships

Alberta Child Health Benefit

Blue Cross Scholarships

Grade 12 Email Information

Student Services Contact

Information

Upcoming Events

Test Anxiety Workshop Thursday, Nov 24 - Block 3, Day 1 - Sign up in Student Services

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

for Diploma exams :

In response to parental feedback from last year’s Alberta Health Services presentation on

anxiety, the following session was held on Thursday, November 17th. Thanks to all those who

attended.

“More than Just a bad Day: Understanding and Supporting

Youth with Depression and Self-Injury”

This session was designed to give caregivers increase awareness about adolescents who may

be experiencing sadness, depression and intentionally injuring themselves. It explored

factors that contribute to depression and motivation behind self-injurious behavior.

Caregivers learned about treatment option for depression as well as strategies to help

support youth who may be engaging in self-injury.

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 18, 2016 www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship

U of A Entrance Scholarship

Distinction Scholarship Competition

Up to $50,000 November 30, 2016 Scholastic Distinction Scholarships

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, 2016 http://www.studentscholarships.org/

scholarship/791/

the_dalton_camp_award_scholarship.

php

House of Commons Page Program

(Ottawa)

12 month salary of

$11,690.27 + $1200

upon completion

December 5, 2016 Must be able to communicate

in both official languages

www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage

CrossLites Essay Contest Up to $4000 December 31, 2016 CrossLites Essay Contest

Hal Rogers Endowment Fund Bursary $1000 any program February 1, 2017 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 15, 2017

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, stu-

dent 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: January 15, 2017

Historica Canada—Aboriginal Arts & Stories

Winners receive cash prices of up to $2000 and groups of 6 or more are eligible for an additional prize. Guidelines are available at www.our-story.ca or you may contact 1-866-701-1867 extension 247.

This year's deadline is March 31, 2017. The contest is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ances-try (self-identified, Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 9-29.

Create a writing or art piece that explores Aboriginal heritage or culture. Your entry into the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition must include a 200-400 word artist’s or author’s statement that includes a few words about you and explains how your piece explores Aboriginal heritage and culture.

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

780-929-1307

Mrs. Leaha Severson

Counselor (A-G)

780-929-1306

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 prov-

ince. 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 annu-

al scholarships for Aboriginal students are administered directly by Alberta Blue Cross. Deadlines and application processes vary from one

institution to another. I f 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

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.

(Please complete the application on line, print, sign, and send the form to the address provided on the form)

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.

COMPLETE FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED

IN EARLY DECEMBER.