Year: 2012

Volunteer at the Artists for Kids Gallery

Neeru Parmar

 

 
Attend  a Volunteer Orientation at the Artists for Kids Gallery  Feb 22 2012   7:00-8:00
                 AFK   Artists For KidsThe Gordon Smith Gallery will be located at 21st and Lonsdale and you can be a part of this!
Volunteers are needed is many areas from office work  to event planning and everything in between!!

Share your passion for ART and attend the orientation to volunteer!!

 
If you decide to go for this amazing opportunity, please let Ms. Parmar know !!
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Cathay Pacific ‘I Can Fly’ Program’ for students interested in Aviation

Neeru Parmar

http://www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly/subdefault.asp

 

Cathay Pacific’s “I Can Fly” program offers Grade 11 high school students the opportunity to step behind the scenes of commercial aviation to learn if it is the right career path for their future. “I Can Fly” is an exciting program that aims to stimulate creativity while widening the horizons of our next generation.

This has got to be amazing!!!

http://www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly/application.asp     Applications are due Feb 17 so don’t think about this for too long.

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

TRIUMF for SCIENCE focused students Feb 16- 20

Neeru Parmar

 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Conference is being held in CANADA for the first time. It will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and is expected to attract between 8,000 to 10,000 scientists from around the world in addition to more than 200 media.

200 students will receive a membership in the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) along with free passes to attend the full conference February 16-20, 2012, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

You can find more information at this link: http://www.triumf.ca/node/13356

REGISTER ON LINE to attend You may want to check this link out for students or teachers:http://www.triumf.ca/home/upcoming-events/triumf-aaas/Information-for-students

http://www.triumf.ca/aaas

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

FIRE FIGHTER for a DAY

Neeru Parmar

 

 
Are you thinking fire fighting might be a cool career????? 
During Fire Fighter career day April 26 you get to try it out!!  Try on the fire fighter suites, wander around in a smoky building, play on the fire truck—-THIS IS AN AMAZING DAY !!!
 
So if you think it might be for you AND you have perfect eyesight  ( no glasses or contacts)- see Ms. Parmar ASAP!! This opportunity is only for grade 11 & 12 students, and we only have 5 spots.
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Clara Hughes, Olympic Skater and Cyclist to speak to YOUTH

Neeru Parmar
 
 Unique Lives & Experiences,     Women’s Lecture Series
 at the Vancouver for the Performing Arts Theatre on Homer St. 
 
 
Youth  are encouraged to attend March 6 to hear CLARA HUGHES the Canadian Olympic Cyclist and Speed Skater, and the Only person to ever win multiple medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
 
 
She was named to the Order of Manitoba and as an Office of the Order of Canada.  She is involved with Right to Play, an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sports to encourage the development of youth in disadvantaged areas.  She has received numerous awards, trophies and accolades in a short span of time, has a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame and was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.  She led the Canadian team as they entered the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
 
 
Hughes also publically discusses her battle with mental depression and continues speaking about this ‘to open up the dialogue’ for other Canadians struggling with mental illness. Clara has had much to deal with, but kept at it.
 
 
 
  Tickets are  $16 (plus facility/box office fee/hst)
 
Cindy Charkow
 
Producer
 
 
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca
 

Pedalheads needs you for Spring or Summer Break

Neeru Parmar

 Pedalheads is a a BIKE SAFETY Camp for kids 3-14 and they need you to volunteer/work during Spring Break and Summer.

http://www.atlantisprograms.com/about/index.php See VOLUNTEER JOBS

To apply send your resume to hr@atlantisprograms.com

OR ph 1-888-886-6464 OR go to http://www.pedalheads.ca/

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Posted by Ms.Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Bard on the Beach

Neeru Parmar

Volunteer Opportunities at Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival in 2012:June – September

If you are at least 16yrs of age, outgoing, comfortable dealing with the general public and you are fluent in English.. this is for you. You will get good retail, cash handling, interaction with general public, friendly on-on one interview, working with people of all ages expereinces.  You will also get good work reference and volunteer hour credits and opportunity for an inside look at a theatre company.

Positions include: Greeters, Ticket Takers, Ushers and Concession, Boutique and Event Assistants.

For more info, please contact – Valri Wright at

volunteer@bardonthebeach.org or call 604-737-0625 ext 235

Apply to volunteer http://www.bardonthebeach/org/be-a-volunteer

If you apply for this opportunity, please let Ms. Parmar know.

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BCIT Marine Campus

Neeru Parmar
 
Marine Engineering Diploma Prgram: 
The Marine Engineering Program gets you on the path to become a Chief  Engineer of the worlds largest ships. Students in the program train to operate and maintain the propulsion plant and auxiliary systems of sophisticated ocean-going ships. For more info visit www.bcit.ca/study/programs/2845dipts
 
Nautical Science Diploma Program:

The Nautical Sciences Diploma is the starting point  to become a captain of the worlds largest ships. Studies focus on Navigation, Seamanship, Cargo operations, and ship safety. For more info www.bcit.ca/study/programs/2535dipts
Info session :
Jan. 25 at 6:30 pm, Room # 110 (first floor) 265 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

News Day in BC (want to be a reporter?)

Neeru Parmar

News Day in BC is back for the fourth year!  CBC Vancouver is partnering with Vancouver Sun again to offer an exciting opportunity for students to learn and experience the world of journalism and broadcasting. An exciting new development this year is that all 30 finalists will receive a $1000 scholarship for post secondary studies, courtesy of Sylvan Learning.

To participate, you should first sign up for a journalism workshop held at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre in downtown Vancouver on January 21st and 22nd, 2012.

After the workshop, you can go back and audition for a spot on this year’s News Day team. This year, Register now at cbc.ca/bc/newsday to be part of News Day in BC.

 Last year two Seycove students got selected out of 150,  who went for auditioning from across Metro Vancouver.

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, please see Ms. Parmar ASAP

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Be Your Own Boss, Run Your Own Company!

Neeru Parmar

Junior Achievement’s Company Program is the ultimate training ground for young entrepreneurs in grades 10 to 12. Work with other students to learn about running a business – from forming a company to developing marketing campaigns to deciding how to distribute dividends – you will have the opportunity to try it all!

JA Company Program at Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre – Location: 123 East 23rd Street, North Vancouver Day & Time: Thursday Evenings 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Participation is free of charge. Please register with Harry Jerome Community Centre by phone 604-987-7529 or online at www.northvanrec.com Bar code 278319 or click on eReg. then General Program to register for Junior Achievement.

If you apply for this amazing opportunity, please let Ms. Parmar know

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca