STUDENT BULLETIN
THURSDAY, MARCH 12-Day 2/TUTORIAL
GENERAL
SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY- Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 27th. SCHOOL RE-OPENS-Monday, March 30 (Day 2)
LAST ROUND OF IMMUNIZATIONS TODAY THURSDAY, MARCH 12 at Burnaby North’s library. If you haven’t returned your consent form yet, please bring it with you to the Library, today Thursday, March 12th and hand it to the nurses. We will be calling remaining grades requiring immunizations as well as give a final call to anybody who was absent/needing follow-up from the first two days of immunizing. If you have any questions regarding the forms or immunization, please directly contact the Burnaby Public Health Department at 604-918-6920 . Admin
- The Library will be closed all day today due to the Immunization Clinic. Ms. Gladwin
TUTORIAL EXPECTATIONS: This is a reminder that:
- Grades 8, 9 & 10: Please go to one of your 8 classes. If the teacher is not available, please go to another one of your classes. If the class is full, please go to another one of your classrooms.
- Grades 11 and 12: Please go to either one of your classes, the library, the commons or the 4thfloor lounge. The pods are off-limit and the library, commons and 4th floor lounge are for QUIET Especially the Library and 4th floor lounge as they are near classrooms. Please note that students or staff can also set a time to meet in tutorial. If you need help, contact your teacher to make sure they are available. If your teacher asks you to go to their classroom, please go! Admin
CONGRATULATIONS! The 38th BC Japanese Speech Contest was held at UBC on Saturday, March 7th. Two students from our school advanced through the preliminary round in the Intermediate Division and delivered their speeches. The results are as follows. Both students challenged themselves bravely despite their nerves and did an excellent job. Great work! Ms. Van Der Velden
- Leo Nosov-3rd Place
- Mariana Pinzon-4th Place
SCHOLARSHIPS Gr.8-12 & Gr. 11
- HORATIO ALGERS GRADE 11 SCHOLARSHIP– Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in Grade 11 with financial need 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. Value: multiple @ $10,000. Ms. Mihic Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=1071 Due: March 31.
- LEANN SJODIN MEMORIAL BURSARY – This bursary is intended for a Burnaby student ingrade 8-12 who is involved in school and/or community activities (clubs, fundraisers, events, outreach, student government, etc) who works towards lessening the harms of poverty, homelessness, inequality, and/or
Value: $3000 Details://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=1177 Due: March 16
INTRO LEADERSHIP ART CONTEST: Hi North, the Intro Leadership Art Contest is a great opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents. Here is the details: we will have TWO winners, where each of them will get a $15 Starbucks gift card. We started the Art Contest on March 6th, and the submission deadline is March 26th. Winners will be announced after April 8th. Please use the QR code for submitting your art. Please know the art needs to be under100 GB. Intro Leadership /Mrs. Christofides
BNSS THEATRE PRESENTS MEAN GIRLS: tickets now on sale through https://bnss.booktix.ca/ .
- STUDENT RUSH SALE for today Thurs. March 12. Open to buy from 6:30pm on the day of the show. Cash Only & No Guarantees. Cost is $10.00
- Doors Open: at 6:30pm
- Show Starts: at 7:00pm
- PURDY’S FUNDRAISER! Order your Easter chocolates and presents early and get it out of your brain! All proceeds go to Burnaby Rotary’s Boots for Kids and help support children and youth in our Burnaby schools. Order by March 23rd and we will deliver to you at the school before Good Friday. Mrs. Byrne Link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000025502
- BNSS Rotary Boots for Kids Campaign ID: #000025502
CLUBS
PRE-MED CLUB Hey North! Pre-med Club will be hosting our #2 Suture event today Thursday afterschool from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Event will take place in Room 3056 (Mr. Mawani’s room). No sign-ups needed, just come in if you are available!
NORTH NET AI CLUB LOST AND FOUND WEBSITE: North Net AI, sponsored by Mr. Janetka, has built a Lost and Found website to help students find their belongings without having to dig through piles of items. Each item includes a photo, a written description, tags, and location. Claim your item by clicking the button, then go pick it up. Currently, small and/or precious items are still stored in the Office and are not included in the online inventory. Go there to check for items like cell phones, jewelry, wallets, etc. North Net AI Club/Mr. Janetka
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2026 VOTING The Photography Club’s annual Photo competition, featuring Burnaby South Secondary, has concluded. You can find the voting link and QR code in the bulletin, the posters around the school, the school TV’s, or our Instagram page at @bnssphoto to vote for your favorite photo! For more information about how to vote, contact bnssphotoclub@gmail.com Photography Club/Mr. Byrne
– Voting form: Photo Competition 2026 Voting Form
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CAREER PROGRAMS/WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
1. CLC 11 & 12 Please make sure you are checking the CLC Teams page for important updates on assignment deadlines for these courses. Remember, CLC is a grad requirement.
2. WORK EXPERIENCE Grade 10, 11, and 12 students are strongly encouraged to check the Career Programs Teams page where we advertise all our work experience opportunities. It is still possible to find a Spring Break work experience if you come in today Thursday, March 12th. Mr. Montgomery/Career Programs
SCHOLARSHIP EXTRAVAGANZA! There are a heck of a lot of scholarships up for grads for either Burnaby North or Burnaby District students. You can be the recipient of one of them and have it announced at the school leaving ceremonies (parents love that sort of thing). You can apply to multiple (just reuse packages but change application cover) Make sure to check it out here: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/. Due: April 2nd.
- (NEW) MICHAEL J FOX THEATRE AND VPA SCHOLARSHIP– each year, the Michael J. Fox Theatre Society selects graduating Burnaby School District (SD41) students who have demonstrated exemplary aptitude for the Arts as recipients of the Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship. Due: April 10. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=713
- BCPVPA SCHOLARSHIPS: Each year, the BCPVPA awards scholarships $1000 (x10) who are graduating from the BC public school system and proceeding to post-secondary education. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=1476 DUE: March 16, 2026.
- BCSSA GRADE 12 SCHOLARSHIP– The British Columbia School Superintendents Association will award six regional scholarships to students planning to pursue post-secondary studies. Value: $1500. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=876 DUE: April 3, 2026.
- BCIT PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS AWARDS– Students must have applied to a full time first year technology, technical studies, or trade program (excluding Apprentice) and have a BCIT student number before being considered for an award. Value: 2 x $3000. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=200 Due: April 3.
- SOUTH BURNABY METRO CLUB (SBMC) LES TARNOWSKI – awarding 3 x $1,000 Bursaries from each of our sports divisions: baseball, basketball and soccer. Youth needs to have played the sport for at least 3 years to qualify. The bursary is NOT based on financial need. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=1078. Due: April 15th
- BC TESOL SCHOLARSHIPS– 2 x $1000 for current and former ELL Students. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=1479 DUE: April 16th.
- SHASHI ASSANAND BURSARY– for female student whose parents are immigrants or refugees and plan to pursue a career in social work, education, psychology, nursing or social service. Value: 3 x $1000. Due Date: May 15. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=1482 Ms. Mihic
