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Monday, September 28, 2020
The first five minutes of Period 1 is set aside to read the headlines of the bulletin. We build a stronger community when students are aware of all the activities and events taking place at North. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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GENERAL
School Store is Open! Hey Vikings! The school store is open TODAY at lunch! Be sure to come to the North Cafeteria to buy some snacks!
North Athletics Merchandise Online Store is Now Open! Calling all Vikings! Visit the athletics website, www.bnsathletics.ca and click on Merchandise at the top to check out our online clothing store. It will be open until Monday October 12th for orders. You can also see our new North Custom Mask that has been added this year. Any questions contact Ms. Oatway.
CANADIAN OPEN MATH CHALLENGE (COMC): This contest is generally written by senior students with a strong Mathematical aptitude. It is 2.5 hours long; short-answer and full-solution problems. No calculators allowed. The contest will be written (in the morning) in the Gallery on Thursday, October 29th. Any students interested in writing the COMC must sign up with the link on the school website and you must pay $25 to Ms. Young (in room 305) by Oct. 9th, otherwise a contest will not be ordered for you. The link is also attached. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LV7swROUrEqeab99Ida2QjKUzSh3owVNuhVsx5xnOJNURUVZM1M1S0UwRUcxUTcySUhCMFZJWkkxWC4u
Calling all Singers!!! COVID is hard for everyone; music has become more important than ever. Even with COVID restrictions, Music at BNSS is alive! We are looking for more members for our 2 choirs. Fun in-school and online activities are planned. If you are interested, please email Ms. Lee at kyumin.lee@burnabyschools.ca. Be a part of keeping music going strong!!
GRADUATION
Grad Photos Reminder: October 13-16, 2020. Please make your appointments if you have not already done so. http://www.artona.com/
Post-Secondary Info Sessions: All post-secondary information sessions are happening virtually this year, so to make sure you don’t miss out, follow @bnsstudentservices on Instagram for all the latest updates and check the student bulletin frequently.
UBC: UBC is offering several online information sessions this fall. In order to attend these events you have to go to https://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/ubc-visits/canada/#british-columbia, and then create an account to register for the date and time you want to attend. Please note that once you create an account you will have to wait a couple of days before you will be able to see the session dates.
University of Toronto: U of T is also offering several webcasts for prospective students. Go to https://future.utoronto.ca/visit/webcasts/ for all the details and keep checking back for more.
Vancouver Film School Open House | Saturday, 26 September 2020
VFS offers programs in: Animation, Writing, Acting, Game Design, Programming, Motion, Interactive, & Graphic Design, Film Production, Make Up, Sound Design, and VR/AR development.
Event time: 10am – 2pm PDT (self-guided event – not required to stay online for the entire duration)
- Discover VFS’s new hybrid learning model (online & on-site)
- Watch exclusive videos about our campus facilities and the VFS student experience
- Sample the latest student projects
- Meet faculty, staff, and alumni
- Take part in online talks and demonstrations
More details and to register go to: https://vfs.edu/events/vfs-open-house-2020
VOLUNTEER/WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteers Needed! The local candidate for the Provincial NDP party is needing volunteers for the upcoming election. Come into the Career office and sign up ASAP. (Mr. Carey)
Work experience is ON! Many employers are still taking students as businesses open up. Grades 11 and 12 get into our office and talk to us about your options. (Mr. Carey)
Join the Committee: The RCMP is looking for students to be part of their BC Youth Advisory Committee. See Career Programs for details. (Mr. Carey)
SPORTS
ESports Club: League of Legends Team. We are looking for 5-15 students to join our League of Legends e sports teams. Cost is currently FREE! You do NOT have to be a pro player – teams play in North America’s largest ranked high school system. For more information, contact Mr. Janetka in 315 as soon possible – the season starts October 1st!
Cross-Country – If you missed Thursday’s Cross Country Team information session and you intend to participate, please sign-up via electronic sign-up form on the BNS website (Students/Athletics-Fall Sports/Cross Country Team). Cross Country may be the ONLY sports activity allowed for the Fall Session…so make up your mind whether to participate…this is your chance to get into shape for your other athletic activities, relieve stress, get a sports credit, try something new! Practices are starting today and will be every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with all running members meeting at 2:50 pm by the Oval Track for stretching, and warm-up (masks to be worn for that)… followed by a run (around oval track, the big grass field and the Terry Fox Route) – Social distance running bubbles enforced via sending out the Junior Girls first then Boys, followed by the Senior Girls then Boys. Upon finishing, there will be a cool-down (get into sweats, and warm clothing) and post run stretching (wearing of masks again). Practice is usually over by 4:00pm – 4:15pm at the latest. You will need to attend practice a minimum of TWICE a week to be on the Team (unless you can assure Mr. Seehagen you are running somewhere else – soccer, lacrosse, rugby, etc.). Proper running shoes and gear (wet-wick shirt, shorts/ running shorts/pants needed) – No Jeans! Any questions see Mr. Seehagen in room #19 or Ms. Oatway in the Sports Center.