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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Attention all students taking either French or Italian next year.  Are you interested in traveling to France and Italy over the March break next year with The Modern Languages Department?  Please drop by room 210 today to speak to Madame and to receive more information.

Any students interested in part time work or a coop placement at Home Hardware, please see Mr. Petitti as soon as possible.  If I am not in the office, please leave your name and contact info on the sign-up sheet.  This is a paid position for either coop or after school or during the summer.

Any students who will be either 16 or 17 years of age this summer, are invited to participate in a French immersion opportunity, work experience and exchange in Quebec for 6 weeks.  The YMCA is offering this French language summer work experience to student interested in improving their language skills.  See Madame in room 210 for more information.

Attention girls interested in applying for a $250.00 award from Soroptimist International of Grand Erie Secondary School Girl Volunteer Award.  The application deadline is April 30, 2019.  Visit Student Services or the website at www.soroptimistgranderie.ca and follow the link for the secondary school bursary.

Students planning on attending a post-secondary school in the fall with intentions of pursuing scientific or technological careers may wish to apply to be nominated for the James Hillier Foundation Scholarship.  This scholarship is for general academic fees up to $5,000.00 per year for a maximum of 4 years.  Nomination applications can be picked up in Student Services.  Nomination applications are due to Student Services by Friday, April 26th, 2019.

Secondary school girls are invited to a free career event on Saturday, April 6th, 2019.  Don’t miss out on the Dream It, Be it Event from 9 to 3:30 on April 6th at 33 Diana Avenue, Brantford.  Lunch and transportation pick up is available from St. John’s College as well as other school locations.  There is a grand door prize of a refurbished IMAC desktop computer, swag bags, door prizes, speakers’ panel and keynote speaker, Alysha Brilla.  Seating is limited.  Pre-register at soroptimistgranderie.ca.  Be empowered to pursue your career goals and reach your full potential.