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on 05/12/2018

STUDENT BULLETIN

                                                        HAPPY FRIDAY, APRIL 16-Day 2                                                                              SIKH HERITAGE MONTH                             

GENERAL

COURSE VERIFICATIONS- APRIL 8th TO 17th, 2026 A reminder to all grades 8 – 11 students: today is the LAST DAY the student portal (MyEdBC) is open for students to verify their course selection for next year’s courses. IT IS THE STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO LOG ON TO THE SYSTEM to confirm that their course choices for next year are correct.  If the courses are exactly the ones you want, do nothing.  If there are errors in your course selection, complete the online change form by 3PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026. Thank you!  This is the LAST opportunity for you to amend your requested courses for next year. Please note that while we do our best to place students in their requested courses, it may not always be possible.  Use your camera to go to the course change form OR go to the below link: Course Verification Change Request 2026/27 – Fill out form

MANDATORY AP EXAM INFORMATION SESSION, NEXT THURSDAY , APRIL 23RD  @ 3:45PM ON TEAMS –  During this session, we will be discussing everything you need to know about writing AP exams or making digital submissions from May 4th-15th . Information on when to arrive, where to go and what to expect on exam day will be shared – there is a lot. The intent is to record the session but it is not guaranteed so arrange your schedule so you can attend! Link will be provided closer to the date.      Ms. Mihic

CHEM13 NEWS CONTEST – Any Chemistry 12 or AP Chemistry 12 students interested in writing the University of Waterloo’s Chem13 News Contest on Thurs. May 7 should register by paying $5 through School Cash Online by Mon. April 20.  If you have any questions, talk to your Chemistry teacher.

AVOGADRO CHEMISTRY CONTEST – Any Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 11H students interested in writing the University of Waterloo’s Avogadro Chemistry Contest on Thurs. May 14 should register by paying $5 through School Cash Online by Mon. April 20.  If you have any questions, talk to your Chemistry teacher.   Ms. Shim

CELEBRATE SPRING AND START YOUR GARDEN: The Seed Assortment is back in the Library!  Celebrate Environment Month and Earth Day by learning how to grow your own plants from seed.  We have over 50 varieties of plants this year, plus resources to help you grow them.  See the complete list of seeds in the Library post. **Limit 5 packets per person.  No duplicates.  Ms. Cowley

NORTH’S MIDNIGHT SUN SPRING DANCE!! Hey Burnaby North! Student Government is so excited to announce our second Spring Dance in the new building which will be happening on April 23rd, 6-9pm! The theme this year is Midnight Sun – Tickets are $15.00 and for sale at lunch in the Commons.  Tickets are limited, so bring your friends and get yours before they sell out!  Student Gov’t/Mr. Sokugawa

  • Monday, April 27th–Pro-D-Day

CAREER PROGRAMS/WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE: Get work experience hours and make a real impact in your community by volunteering with Food Link Society—help rescue surplus food, create hampers for families in need, and fight food waste at Coquitlam (summer) or Burnaby (Saturdays) locations! Apply in Career Programs.     Mr. Montgomery/Career Program

VALEDICTORIAN 2026 VOTE:  Grade 12s will have a chance to vote for their Valedictorian from Monday, April 20th at 8am until Thursday, April 23rd at 12pm.  The candidates will be told the results in the afternoon of Thursday, April 23rd and the results will be announced at 3:03pm on Thursday, April 23rd. Please check your school email for the link. The voting will take place through a form where videos of the candidates presenting a short snippet of their speech will be available for students to view and then to vote. Ms. Nicolidakis

PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENTS NEXT WEEK. If you are writing an assessment next week, you may be asked to write in Adult Ed Room 2105.  To get to the correct room at 12, please look at the following map.

Don’t know if you are writing?  Check the list posted outside the office and also your emails.  ONLY grade 12s who have missed assessments will be writing this time around.  Ms. Nicolidakis

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • PAC’S “WE BELIEVE IN YOU” SCHOLARSHIP– This award is given to students who can demonstrate a passion and a determination to succeed in their chosen career path, and who plan to pursue post-secondary education. A grade average of “C” is all that is required. It is easy to apply – simply write an essay of up 500 words telling us about yourself, your passions, and why you should get the award. 7 awards @ $750 each. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=425 Due: Next Friday,  April 24th, 2026.
  • TREVOR LINDEN COMMUNITY SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD– 4@2,500 awards to student leaders who are entering their first year of post-secondary education, in good academic standing, and have made exceptional contributions to their community. Due: by MAIL, April 30th, 2026. Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=262
  • WYNNE RICHMOND BURSARY– $3, 000 to a Burnaby North student. Please submit a 200-word essay describing your future goals, a resume, your transcript and submit to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or by email by the specified due date. If sending by email, please send a single pdf in the order above. Late submissions will not be accepted. Must intend to pursue an Education Degree. Due: Thursday, April 30th before 3PM Note: You can send a single application for both the BRTA and BRTA Wynn Bursary (if the criteria apply). Details: http://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=413
  • MPC AWARDS– The Music Parent Council will be awarding 3 scholarships of $500 each to current graduating students at Burnaby North. These scholarships are for students who have a true passion for music and have been a contributing member of the music program at North. DUE to Mihic (email or paper) by Thursday, April 30th.  Details: https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=430