Weekend Homework

Hope you enjoyed Student Appreciation Day and today being the last day of Semester 1.

Humanities:

1. Short Story cut and paste vocabulary/definitions activity
2. Journal Response to Lamb to the Slaughter

Science:

Start reviewing for assessment on Wednesday.

• vocabulary
• concepts

Churchill High School Tour

The Grade 9's enjoyed their high school Open House tour today. Students had the opportunity to meet SWC staff and get a preview of all the option and extracurricular activities being offered. Parents and students are encouraged to attend the evening tour tonight. For more information check out http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b857/.

Spirit Day this Wednesday!

Churchill High School Presentation

Students heard a presentation from Churchill High School today. Students had the opportunity to meet some staff from Student Services share the process for transitioning to Grade 10; course selection; available options; and language programs. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and clarify their understanding of Grade 10 programming. Moreover, students had the opportunity to meet Principal Mr.Rajan. For information check out http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b857/.

Presentation

Students heard a presentation from Robert Thirsk High School today. Students had the opportunity to hear from former students and listen to their experiences. RTHS High School Tour January 21 9:30-11:00 am. Evening Open House: January 21 - 6:00-8:00pm. For more information please refer to Virtual Learning Commons RTHS: http://vlc.rths.ca/.

Field Trip Forms

Field Trip forms coming home today:

• SAIT field trip on Thursday for those students that are interested need to bring back their "Request for Informed Consent" form.
• High School Tour forms
• Bowness High School
• Churchill High School
• Robert Thirsk High School

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Presentation

Today students had a presentation to learn about the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is an Alberta Education program that allows high school students to begin their apprenticeship training while going to high school. The Registered Apprenticeship Program is a program for high school students in Grade 10, 11 or 12 throughout Alberta. RAP students begin with a 125-hour internship with an employer in one of over 50 registered trades. To learn more information about RAP and how you can participate check out the following website: http://www.youthcareer.ca/RAP.php.

High School Open House Invitations

Upcoming High School Open Houses:

• January 21: Robert Thirsk from 6:00-8:00pm
• January 26: Bowness High School from 6:30-8:30pm
• January 28: Churchill High School from 6:00-8:00pm

Happy New Year!

Welcome back Students! Hope you had a restful break!!!