St. John's High School

Ever wonder about being a paramedic?  Interested in city planning and development?  Could you see yourself working with animals?  Finally, want to live out these careers in Winnipeg?  Find out about these and MORE at The City of Winnipeg Career Symposium – October 16, 2012 from 12 – 7 p.m. at the Winnipeg Convention Centre 3rd floor, 375 York Avenue.  Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE event.

The goal of the Career Symposium is to create awareness of the many different careers at the City of Winnipeg. There will be interactive displays and employees to answer questions about careers.  There will also be information on how, where and when to apply for employment opportunities with the City of Winnipeg.

You may find yourself in one of the Winnipeg careers when you are done high school!  Explore now!

If you are interested in this there is FREE TRANSPORTATION to this event.  You must see Sam, the Career Intern in the library office!  A bus will transport interested students on Oct.16^th at (time) and return…

You can find more information about the event at: http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/careersymp.stm

Grad Breakfast – Friday, June 22^th, 2012 – A.M.

 There is a mandatory graduation breakfast that will be held in the cafeteria at 10:00 a.m.   Breakfast is $3.00 and tickets can be purchased from Mr. Stargardter or Ms McDonald.  After the breakfast we will have a graduation rehearsal.  We should be completed by 12:00 p.m.

DINNER & DANCE – Friday, June 22th, 2012

Victoria inn winnipeg – 1808 Wellington Ave.

• $75.00 per ticket

Before purchasing a ticket – a contract must be picked up from Ms Lamont (217) and return signed by June 6^th.

CONVOCATION CEREMONIES – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2012

PANTAGES PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

180 MARKET (AT MAIN STREET)  – 9:30 a.m. SHARP!

Procedure:  Caps & gowns will be distributed from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.  Plan to arrive early  and take pictures with family and friends. (Reminder that students attending convocation must wear a cap and gown. See Mr. Notorianni (Room 128) immediately if you have not made these arrangements). Graduates will be lined up in alphabetical order for the entry march at 9:00 a.m.  Once lined up you will receive a card* with your name on it; hand this card to the teacher as you go onto the stage to receive your diploma. 

Dress:  Please do not wear shorts under the grad gown. Try not to wear runners – this is a very special occasion – let’s treat it with the respect it deserves.

Photograph:  Once you have received your diploma a  5 x 7 photograph will be taken.  (Price of photograph is included in the purchase of your dinner and dance ticket .)  Photos will be mailed to your home address.

After the Ceremony:  Return the gowns—hang them on the hangers and hand them in before you leave the building.  Lost or damaged gowns will cost $75.00 – look after them.  A small reception with refreshments will be held immediately after the ceremony at Pantages.

• May 8^th meeting in the theatre for all potential graduates. We will discuss caps and gowns, dinner and dance tickets, convocation and grad breakfast/rehearsal. 10:15 a.m. all must attend. Remind your fellow graduates!!!!!
• Please get in your purple Graduating Student’s information sheet in to Mr. Stargardter if you wish to be considered for St. John’s Scholarships. 
• Manitoba Student Aid presentation May 7^th in room 324 at lunch.  This is money information that you need to hear. 
• Future University of Winnipeg students. Important information meeting May 23^rd 1:30 p.m. in the theatre 
• Future University of Manitoba students. Important meeting  May 25^th 1:30 p.m. in the Theatre. 
• Interested in a Cambrian Credit Union bank career. See Stargardter

February 21^st Red River Tour: All registered students meet at the guidance office promptly at 12:15pm. Check with Mr. Stargardter and leave for Notre Dame Campus. Bus instructions will be provided and you require your own bus fare or transportation. We will meet outside of the bookstore at Red River College for another check in.

February 22^nd University of Winnipeg Tour: All registered students meet at the guidance office at 9:15 am for check in. Form there we will leave for the University and meet for another check in at the Duckworth Centre (directions will be provided.)   Your bus fare or transportation is required.

February 23^rd University of Manitoba Tour: All registered students meet in the guidance office for check in at 9am sharp. Proceed to Church Street Doors and wait for the buses which should be there for 9:30am. We will return to the buses for 2pm pickup.

• February 21st – Red River College Open House. 12pm to 3pm. Sign up at the Guidance office.
• February 22nd – University of Winnipeg Open House. All day. Sign up at the Guidance office.
• February 23rd – University of Manitoba Open House. All day. Transportation provided. Sign up at the Guidance Office.
• St. John’s Career Fair is March 14th in the afternoon
• April 5th – Rotary Club Career Symposium – Cost $1 – Sign up at the Guidance office.
• If you still have not had your credit check completed, please make an appointment to see Mr. Stargardter

New Scholarships

• Rotary Club Adventure in Citizenship – Ottawa
• Women of Distinction Award
• Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
• Garfield Weston Awards – Red River College

See Mr. Stargardter if you are interested.

Interested in buying a grad ring? Josten’s will be at the school on Tuesday, November 8th at noon in Room 217 to take orders and answer any questions.

On October 20th there will be a University of Winnipeg  presentation at 1:30 in the theatre.

There will be a University Fair on November 4th from 9:30 to 11:30 in the Senior Gym.

On November 23rd there will be a TADD presentation in the theatre. Grade 11′s will attend at 1:30. Grade 12′s will attend at 2:30.

Scholarships!
Winnipeg North Rotary Club Scholarship Program: Criteria – Graduating, contributor to the school and community.
Violet Richardson Award: “Honouring Young Women for Volunteer Action”
See Mr. Stargardter for more scholarship information.

Dates to remember::

• October 11th University of Manitoba presentation 1:30pm Theatre. All grade 12 students
• October 20th University of Winnipeg presentation 1:30pm Theatre all grade 12 students
• November 4th Canadian University Fair senior gym, grade 11’s and 12’s 9:30am to 11:30am
• November 7th Red River College presentation place TBA sin up in guidance office 1:30pm
• Student Voice 1st meeting September 29th in 3rd floor meeting room
• October 4th 1st Youth in Philanthropy meeting noon room 312
• October 11th 6:30 pm theatre.. Scholarship meeting for parents and students

  **Scholarships. Loran scholarship is now available to apply for.. see Stargardter**

Grade 12’s, if you have any questions re: future plans and your course selections, see Stargardter ASAP