P.A. Day
There will be a P.A. Day this Friday, November 18th. Students are not to attend school on this day.
Report Cards
Report cards will be coming home on Monday, November 21st.
FTC Coffee House
Students, parents and families are invited to Barrie North this Thursday, November 17th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm to support BNC’s Free the Children club at their annual Fall Coffee House. This is an amazing evening of entertainment and delicious snacks at which students and staff sing, play, recite and socialize to raise money for incredibly worthwhile causes. See you there!
Future Youth Forum
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Forum for Young Canadians
Students ages 15-19 are invited to apply to attend the Forum for Young Canadians. This event “brings over 100 students per week to Ottawa for an intensive academic adventure immersing them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs. Students will…
- gain a better understanding of the national decision-making process in Canada;
- share their ideas and acquire tools for community engagement
- enhance their leadership and second official language skills
- network with other youth from across the country
- travel to Ottawa and experience Parliament Hill during Canada’s 150th year;
- participate in creating a federal budget and lobby stakeholder interests
- attend an MP Dinner Reception and meet/network with MPs from across Canada…and sometimes even the Prime Minister” (from Forum Information Letter).
The deadline to apply is January 20, 2017, however the forum is saving at least one spot for Barrie North Collegiate for any students who apply before November 30th because we have had North students attend this program in the past. There is no maximum number of students who can apply from a high school, so all are welcome to do so. Bursaries are available.
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Outreach Programs
Consider applying for the following Engineering/Science/Computer programs at McMaster University:
i) LEAP (Learning Enrichment Advancement Program) provides high school students the opportunity to experience Science and Engineering in a university setting. Students perform innovative projects, network and meet students from across the globe, perform hands-on lab experiments that 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students would perform, participate in design challenges and industry tours. Sessions for students in Grades 9-12 run for 2 weeks; dates include July 4-14, July 17-28, July 31-August 11. LEAP courses include Engineering 101, Science 101, Business 101, Biotechnology 101, Codemakers ++, Bioengineering & Biomedical, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Civil and Environmental, Mechanical and Materials, Electrical and Mechatronics.
ii) Go CODE Girl – Saturday, February 11, 2017 (Grades 7-11)
iii) ENG Overnight – Friday, May 12, 2017 (Grade 11 Only)
iv) Outreach for Girls Conference – Thursday, June 1, 2017 (Grades 9-11)
v) L.E.A.P. Scholarship for Girls – Applications due March 20, 2017 (Grades 9, 10, 11)
vi) Leadership Conference – Saturday, June 24th, 2017 (Students entering Grades 9-12 in September 2017)
Visit the Outreach website (left-hand menu for all programs/details).
Queen’s University E=MC2 Enrichement Program
Every year in May, several Barrie North students attend the week-long Queen’s University E=MC2 Enrichment program.
“Students have the opportunity to learn beyond the high school classroom with engaging and challenging courses that motivate them to explore and apply new knowledge. They return to school with renewed energy, an excitement for learning, and ideas for post-secondary and career planning. Program Highights include:
- Choice of one academic course from a variety of disciplines
- 20 hours of classroom instruction over five days
- Intensive, hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities
- Courses taught by Queen’s students, faculty, and community professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their field
- Learn and connect with like-minded peers
- Mentorship by Queen’s undergraduate students
- Participation in Wednesday Morning Workshops: presentations highlighting university life, resources for planning your post-secondary future, and the unique Queen’s University experience
The residence option provides a complete university experience. Students live in residence, attend daytime classes, eat breakfast and dinner in a campus dining hall, and participate in extracurricular activities on the Queen’s campus and around the Kingston community. The residence option also qualifies for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Medal Residential Project” (from the E=MC2 Website)
Registration opens December 1st. Students who register before January 31, 2017 can pay the 2016 tuition rates. This week-long experience takes places May 7-12, 2017. There are several bursaries available, however it is important to note that the deadline for the main bursary fund is this Friday, November 18th.
To learn more visit these links:
IMPORTANT DATES
November
17 – School Council Meeting (7pm)
18 – P.A. Day
21 – Mid-Term Report Cards sent home
21-25 – Grad Photos
25 – Full Disclosure (you must drop courses before this date or they will appear on your transcript)
30 – Grade 8 Open House (6:30-8pm)
December
15 – Holiday Harmony Concert
24 to January 8th – Holiday Break
January
26 to February 1 – Exams
February
2 – P.A. Day
3 – P.A. Day
6 – Semester 2 Starts
16 – School Council Meeting (7pm)
17 – Semester 1 Report Cards sent home
20 – Family Day (no school)
March
9 – Progress Reports sent home
13 to 17 – March Break
23 – Parent/Guardian – Teacher Conferences
30 – Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
April
14 – Good Friday (no school)
17 – Easter Monday (no school)
20 – School Council Meeting (7pm)
27 – Mid-Term Report Cards sent home
28 – P.A Day
May
5 – Prom
22 – Victoria Day (no school)
26 – Grad BBQ
June
1 – School Council Meeting (7pm)
22 to 28 – Exams
29 – P.A. Day
29 – Commencement (7pm)
30 – P.A. Day
