A special thank you goes out to Mr. VanderLee for organizing such a memorable Remembrance Day Ceremony at CCHS on Thursday. As always the meaning he brings to this special assembly provokes a great deal of empathy in our students. In addition, a big thank you goes out to our Student Grad Committee and their teacher supporters Ms. Bittner and Ms. Anderson for organizing our first “Thrift Store” fundraiser. We look forward to seeing our students in their purchases next week! There are more and more post secondary opportunities being made available at this time of year. Students can continue to speak with Mr. O in student services for post secondary advising. We encourage you to check out the daily announcements (linked on our website under ‘quick links’) and the information at the bottom of this newsletter for more info.
Dates for your Calendar
Fri, Nov. 8 - NO SCHOOL for students
Mon, Nov. 11 - NO SCHOOL (Remembrance Day)
Tues, Nov. 12- Awards Night at 7 p.m.
Nov 13th - Grad Photo Info Session 11:30am
Nov 14th - Indigenous Post Secondary Information Night at 5:30pm
Grad Photo Information Session Nov 13th 11:30 @ CCHS
All grade 12 students who are graduating this year are encouraged to attend the grad photo information session on Wednesday at 11:30 in the theater. In addition, visit our website to find out how to book Grad Photos at CCHS. Bookings are open now. You can contact Lifetouch directly for support at 780-437-2431. We ask all grade 12 students to have a portrait taken so we have an official photo for our Grad Class Composite Photo.
New Trail Running Club
Mr. Purcell has started a new Trail Running Club. All students are welcome to join. The club meets weekly on Tuesdays at 3:33pm and runs until 4:44pm! Contact david.purcell@crps.ca for more information.
Awards Night @ CCHS November 12th 7pm CCHS Theatre
We invite families and students to join us for our ‘Parade of Honors’ as we celebrate students who earned honors last academic year. We will also hand out awards and scholarships across the 4 A’s on this night. Please contact sarah.mackay@crps.ca if you have questions about this evening. Students receiving an honors award need to meet in the gym hallway to line up in alphabetical order at 6:45pm. Families should be seated in the Theatre ready for a 7pm start.
Indigenous Students Post Secondary Dinner November 14th 5:30pm CCHS Cafeteria
We invite all our Indigenous students (grade 9-12) to bring their families to this Post Secondary event which will provide information specific to Indigenous students applying to post secondary institutions. There are many pathways available and this session will explain them all.
5:30-6:30 Knowledge Keeper prayer, blessing and welcome, Dinner and Booth time
6:30 Panel with questions for each school
7:30 Meet and Greet with families, students and Reps
ELAA - In Province Post Secondary Fair November 25th 2024
On November 25th from 1-3pm CCHS will host our “in province” post secondary fair (known as ELAA) in the gym. Parents are welcome to attend again. We suggest that you prepare with your child using the same materials provided to prepare for OOP. Mr. O is always available to support students beginning applications or reaching out to post secondary schools for more information. He can be contacted at matt.onyschuk@crps.ca
Grade 9 Career Exploration Program January 20-24th 2025
This program is a key part of how Canadian Rockies Public Schools helps our youngest high school students to begin to think about their future career in a hands-on, real world way. Students are offered a wide range of opportunities in workplaces across the Bow Valley in Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Exshaw, Mini Thni and Kananaskis. We encourage parents of grade 9 students to talk to their student about the Grade 9 Career Exploration Program. Mr. Holthuis came to visit all grade 9 classes this week to share key information. In the letter below, you will find important details about the program as well as steps you can do to help your student become involved.
Campus Saint-Jean, University of Alberta - For bilingual students or students who want to do a degree in which the language of instruction is French
Campus Saint-Jean offers $3000 of scholarships for every student coming from an Immersion school and applying to Campus Saint Jean. Students don't need to apply for it, they will get it automatically. Students will also have access to more than $500 000 of scholarships for all Campus Saint-Jean students, and they can apply now already. Find out more HERE
*Grade 9 French Immersion families - keep in mind that continuing your studies @ CCHS in FLA 10-1 in grade 10 will keep opportunities like this open to you. There are many universities in Canada in which the language of instruction is French. Continuing in our FLA 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 program can open up a wide range of studies in different faculties in your future.
Horatio Alger Association
The Horatio Alger Association provides $1.8 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Scholarships of up to $25,000 are awarded to full-time grade 11 high school students with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record. The Horatio Alger Association also awards individuals pursuing a certificate or diploma program through its Vocational and Technical scholarships of up to $3,400. Find out how to apply HERE.
York University Virtual Undergraduate Information Session Nov 11th online
You can attend York University’s virtual Undergraduate Information Session for Out of Province Students on Monday Nov 11th.
