Walter Murray Collegiate ‐ December 2018
DATES TO REMEMBER December 2018 Newsle er
Dec 3 PD Day—No classes In this Issue:
Dec 11 Band & Choir Concert 7 p.m. Principal’s Message 2 Open Houses: Dec 14‐15 Gil Wist Wrestling Tournament Precollegiate Night/Grade 8 School Wide 2 Dec 21 Last day of classes before winter break Course Selec on Informa on Session 2 Marauder Academic Tea 3 Jan 07 Classes resume Link Crew 3 End of Semester One Schedule 4 Jan 08 Canadian Math League Contest #4 Parent Teacher Conferences *date change* 4 Jan 14 Pre‐Collegiate Night 7:00 p.m French Studies and Travel Opportuni es 4 Remembrance Day 5 Jan 15 SCC Mee ng (course selec on) 7 p.m. Yearbook Order 5 Dance Recital 5 Jan 22 Period 1 Exam Wrestling 5 Jan 23 Period 2 Exam Parent Portal 5 A en on No fica on/Drop Deadline 5 Jan 24 Period 3 Exam “Bring It On, the Musical” 6 Thank You! 6 Jan 25 Period 4 Exam German Exchange Program 6 SAGE Open House at 1:00 p.m. Math Club 6 Music Department Informa on 7 Jan 28 Period 5 Exam Fundraiser Auc on 7 Jan 29‐30 PD Day—No Classes 2019 Timeline of Gradua on Ac vi es 8 A er Grad Commi ee Informa on 9 Jan 31 Semester 2 Begins Cross Country Team 10 Take Our Kids to Work Day 11 Jan 31‐Feb 2 MIT Tournament Student Services Informa on 12‐13 SGI Account—Customer Number 13 Feb 7 Report Cards Grade 8 School Wide‐Open House 7 p.m.
Feb 18 Family Day Holiday—No classes
Feb 19‐22 February Break—no classes Feb 26 School Community Council mee ng 7 p.m. Walter Murray Collegiate Mar 11 PD Day—No classes 1905 Preston Avenue Mar 19 School Community Council mee ng 7 p.m. Saskatoon, SK S7J 2E7
Mar 22 Regular Day of Classes *see note page 4* Main Office: 306‐683‐7850 Attendance: 306‐683‐7855 Mar 27 & 29 One Act Plays 7 p.m. Facsimile: 306‐657‐3953
Mar 28 Parent Teacher Conferences 6:30 to 9 p.m. Email: [email protected] Web Site: Mar 29 Parent Teacher Conferences 1:30 to 3:30 https://www.spsd.sk.ca/school/waltermurray/ p.m. No School for students Principal: Mr. Tom Sargeant Assistant Principal: Mr. Dave Sloboda Vice Principal: Mr. Dave Earl School Superintendent: Mr. Dean Newton School Trustee: Ms. Charmaine Bellamy Email: [email protected] Phone: (306) 683‐8469
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
As we fly into the winter season, I am very apprecia ve of the hard work and energy of the teachers in all the extra‐curricular ac vi es that were offered in the fall. To see so many students get involved and enjoy their ac vi es was great. As well, thanks for the parental support in helping with rides, being cheer leaders, and bringing posi ve energy to the environment.
With report cards being handed out to your child on November 15th, it is very important to read the descrip ve comments teachers have made. We want all of our students to have success, so please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any ques ons.
This year the musical “Bring it On” led by Mr. Soucy, has a flare for cheerleading. You will see over 100 talented students sharing energy and passion performing. The performances began Sunday, November 25 at 7 p.m. They will con nue on November 26 through to December 1st. There will be a ma nee on Saturday, December 1st at 1:30. As well, bring your loonies and toonies as there will be many raffle items to help support our Christmas hamper program for the Walter Murray Community.
The last day of school before the holiday season will be Friday, December 21st. School resumes on Monday, January 7th where there will be ten days of learning before final assessments begin on Tuesday, January 22.
All the best during the holiday season!
Tom Sargeant
OPEN HOUSES
Walter Murray Collegiate will be hosting a Pre‐Collegiate Night for all feeder schools on Monday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. in our gymnasium and auditorium.
SAGE Open House on January 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Grade 8 School Wide‐Open House will be held on Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. French Immersion information will also be provided at this time.
COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION SESSION
Do you realize that in February students in grades nine through eleven will be selecting courses for the 2019‐2020 school year? Are you hoping to be kept in the loop regarding your child’s options? Parents are invited to a course selection information session on Tuesday, January 15 at 7 p.m. in the Walter Murray Collegiate cafeteria. At this meeting we will outline the course selection process, highlight new courses, and answer questions you may have about required and elective courses.
If you will be 15 years of age and want to take driver’s education, make sure you choose it when selecting your classes.
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MARAUDER ACADEMIC TEA
Walter Murray’s 2017‐2018 top 10 students from grades 9 to 11 were recognized at an a ernoon Marauder Academic Tea held on October 24. Mr. Tom Sargeant welcomed over 60 invited guests ‐ parents, guardians, vice/assistant principals, our school trustee, Charmaine Bellamy, and our superintendent, Mr. Dean Newton.
Mr. Weisman spoke on behalf of the teachers.
Big M Academic Cer ficates were presented by the designated grade assistant/vice principals, Mr. Sloboda and Mr. Earl.
Congratula ons to all our top 10 Marauders alphabe cally listed below!
GENERAL PROFICIENCY AWARDS Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Lindsay G. Tyler B. Quan D. Daniel H. Liam D. Elena G. Hannah K.‐C. Shannon D. Sharon J. Yibing L. Jacob D. Jolena K. Warsha M. Shafin H. Hao Tian L. Allison N. Madelene K. Hadia M. Oren R. Shane M. Fiza N. Kassie T. Basu R. Kaitlin S. Victor W. Anjali S. Meagan W. Zihan Y. Mathias Y. Yiran Z. Daniel Y.
LINK CREW
Link Crew has had a strong presence this fall at Walter Murray. There was a lot of buzz at Orienta on Day to kick off the school year, followed up by the Homecoming Football Game and BBQ in September. Link Crew Leaders have been going in to Grade 9 Advisory Classes to do team building ac vi es, always with a meaningful lesson to be learned. Most recently, Link Crew helped deliver report cards to the Grade 9s and set academic goals for the rest of the year. Whether it’s Grade 9 Parent Night, or Marauder Morning, our Link Crew are involved in building rela onships and a strong sense of community. Stay tuned for many more events to come!
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END OF SEMESTER ONE SCHEDULE
As the first semester wraps up in January, there will be five consecu ve school days dedicated to end‐of‐term assessments and ac vi es. A single 90 minute block will be allocated to each of the five classes for culmina ng ac vi es or assessments. Students are required to a end from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, January 21 January 22 January 23 January 24 January 25 January 28 January 29 January 30 January 31
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 PD Day ‐ No PD Day ‐ No Semester 2 Last Day of Assessments/ Assessments/ Assessments/ Assessments/ Assessments/ Classes Classes begins Classes Ac vi es Ac vi es Ac vi es Ac vi es Ac vi es 9 ‐ 10:30 AM 9 ‐ 10:30 AM 9 ‐ 10:30 AM 9 ‐ 10:30 AM 9 ‐ 10:30 AM
Teachers will be available to help students throughout the day of the exams. Students should check with teachers to confirm the hours teachers are available for help.
MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Your next newsle er will arrive during the first week in March. Important informa on regarding parent teacher conferences will be in this newsle er. *Please note Parent Teacher Conferences has changed from ATTENTION March 21 and 22 to March 28 and 29. Regular day of classes on Friday, PLEASE March 22. There will be no school for students on Friday, March 29. CALENDAR Paper copies of the WMCI newsle er are available from the main office CHANGE or can be printed from the website. Please keep in mind, because of the March 2019 sizeable amount of newsle ers that we send out via e‐mail all at once, it is important to check your “junk mail” as well. You can also find our newsle er posted on the Walter Murray Portal and on the Saskatoon Public Schools website. Website: h ps://www.spsd.sk.ca/school/ waltermurray/About/newsle er/Pages/default.aspx
Semester 2 Calendar for March, April, May, and June has changed. The day 1 and 2 have all been affected. It is important that you look on the Calendar of Events link in the parent portal or WMCI school website to see the updates. These changes will really affect you if you have day 1 and 2 classes (physed and band students).
FRENCH STUDIES AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Explore is a five‐week intensive language‐learning course (with possible university credit). Par cipants receive a $2,200 bursary covering tui on, instruc onal materials, ac vi es, meals, and accommoda ons. Deadline to apply is the end of February, 2019.
Odyssey is a full‐ me language assistant program. Students travel to Quebec or New Brunswick and lead English‐ language ac vi es in an elementary, secondary, or post‐secondary classroom. Salary: $20 an hour for 25 hours per week over nine months. One year of post‐secondary studies is required to apply. Deadline to apply is the end of February, 2019.
The Saskatchewan‐Quebec Student Exchange Program is a six‐month reciprocal exchange for students in grade ten and eleven. Saskatchewan families host in first semester and Quebec families host in second semester. Par cipants pay a $300 fee to cover par al cost of airfare. Deadline to apply is early February, 2019.
Please speak to Mr. Soucy, our Second Languages Coordinator, in Room 212 regarding these great opportuni es.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
Thank you to all the students, staff, and guests who a ended the Walter Murray Remembrance Day ceremony. Many students and staff par cipated in the organiza on, the readings, the musical selec ons, and the technical produc on of the program. The silent respect that radiated in our gymnasium among our Walter Murray students confirms our young peoples’ hear elt gra tude for our veterans’ past and present ul mate sacrifices.
YEARBOOK ORDER In order to be on the yearbook list, all fees including yearbook, must be paid by March 1, 2019. An alphabe cal list will be posted on the main office window mid January of students whose yearbook order is confirmed. If you have not ordered a yearbook, the cost is $30.
DANCE RECITAL
The Dance 10/20 class will be hos ng a Winter Dance recital on January 16th at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. All are welcome. Tickets are $5/adult and $2/student or child.
WRESTLING
Wrestling begins on December 4. We won the junior boys’ most improved team and the girls were city champions last season. Everyone is welcome to come out. You will only be wrestling people your own ability and weight. See Coach Barry in Room 223.
PARENT PORTAL
Save in your Favourites the link to the Parent Portal: h ps://portal.spsd.sk.ca/school/wmc/Pages/default.aspx Memorize your username and password or call the school to have it reset. Having this informa on can get you access to important informa on regarding your child’s a endance, past marks, achievement, school newsle er, course selec on informa on, daily student announcements, and much more! Your student Progress Conferences Scheduler is accessible in March and October each year.
ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATIONS
We have the capability to add contact phone numbers and emails to our telephone Message Manager absence no fica ons. The message will be received around 6:30 p.m. each day for absences that have occurred during the day. Individual requests can be made directly to the A endance Secretary between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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“BRING IT ON, THE MUSICAL!”
The cast, crew, and supervising teachers would like to extend a BIG thank you to the community for the wonderful support of Walter Murray’s 2018 produc on of the musical “BRING IT ON”. The show involved a large number of students who volunteered their me and talents to make the show a success.
The annual fall musical at Walter Murray is a me‐honoured tradi on that allows many WMCI students to pursue their crea ve passions, while building self‐confidence and forming las ng friendships. We played to very suppor ve crowds from November 25 to December 1.
We would also like to thank the community for the generous support of our fundraising efforts during our performances where we raised money for the charity, Stepping Stones Inc. who sponsors school building projects in the Philippines, the Walter Music Department, the Light & Sound Club and Food Hampers for families in need in our community. Thank you and see you next year!
THANK YOU!!
The Holiday Hamper Commi ee would like to thank all of the generous dona ons made by various people in our community that helped this year’s drive become a resounding success. From businesses, to ar sts and ar sans, to individuals who donated their me, we would like to thank you all. Your dona ons will help many families right here at Walter Murray this season and throughout the year.
Sincerely, Janet Christ, Laura Jorgenson, and Kris e Palmer
GERMAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Students interested in par cipa ng in the three month Student Exchange next year (2019‐2020) should see Mrs. Prefontaine for an applica on form. Email [email protected] for an applica on form. Best regards.
Opportunities to meet new friends while stretching your learning via tangrams, number puzzles, logic, problem solving, group activities, prep for up‐ coming math contests, paradoxes, Sask. Monthly Math For further
Challenges, unique lessons and informa on, contact more. Mrs. Christ at:
[email protected] Everyone welcome!
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT
BAND Walter Murray Music Department students put on a very successful concert on November 1! We are looking forward to our next concert on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Girls’ Gym at WMCI. The cost is $5 per person (grade 8 and under are free).
On December 11 our neighbourhood Grade 8 students will be having sec onals and a concert with our grade 11 and 12 band students at 1:45 p.m. in the WMCI girls gym. Free admission. All are welcome.
CHOIR Congratula ons to all students who were part of the musical, “Bring It On!” – the many singers, actors, and dancers worked hard to put together an authen c musical with excellent props, ligh ng, and sound! Bravo!
Choir Students will be performing and caroling at Preston Park II at 8:45 a.m. on December 19 for the seniors’ breakfast. Parents are welcome to meet us over there for some holiday singing and cheer.
CAROLING IN FOYER Grade 9 through 12 band and choir students will have the opportunity to busk in the hallways of WMCI during the last week of school before the holidays. They have been working together on music in small ensembles so they can spread good cheer at morning break and lunch, as well as, help raise money for our school charity. On December 21 the choir will be caroling in the front foyer from 8:00 to 8:35 a.m. All proceeds will go to the dignity fund for our less fortunate families at Walter Murray.
CONGRATULATIONS Nate L. performed in the Saskatchewan Honour Band in Saskatoon and played a fantas c concert for hundreds of music educators and families.
DATES TO REMEMBER December 5: Pick up holiday wreaths and poinse as at 3:30 in the guitar room. December 11: Band and Choir Holiday Concert
TBA: Senior Band trip for retreats and workshops
FUNDRAISER ART AUCTION
Buy your raffle ckets by December 8 for the pain ng displayed in the office by local ar st, Muveddet Al‐Ka b. You can buy your ckets from one of these teachers (Ms. Palmer, Mrs. Jorgenson or Mrs. Christ.
Tickets: 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00 Proceeds go to hampers for our less fortunate families at Walter Murray.
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2019 Timeline of Gradua on Ac vi es!
January 22 to 25 Grad Photos: Lifetouch Canada has been contracted to take this year’s (Semester 1 Final Exam Week) grad photos on Tuesday, January 22 to Friday, January 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Please note this is the week during Semester 1 Final Please note that to have your name Exams). appear on the list for a grad photo An appointment me for your portrait si ng will be automa cally booked si ng me, you must meet the for students, and will be posted on the main office window and in the following criteria: LRC on Monday, December 10. Please keep record of the photo date and Be eligible to graduate in 2019 (a me. If the student is unable to make the assigned me, the school will minimum of 24 credits and try to reschedule the me slot. If the student is s ll unable to make any compulsory courses met) scheduled or rescheduled date and me, it is the student’s responsibility Have paid in full all student fees. to pick up a coupon release form from the WMCI main office. The student We encouraged students/families can then go directly to Lifetouch for a gradua on photo. Si ng fee is $30 to speak with a counsellor or cash or cheques payable to Lifetouch at the me of the photo session. If administrator if fee payment is a the student can’t make the assigned me, the school will try to resched‐ barrier. ule the me slot. In order to be on the gradua ng composite, pictures Have no outstanding library must be taken by February 28, 2019. See the main office if there is a prob‐ materials or textbooks. Please lem. *More informa on regarding grad photos will be distributed to speak to Mr. Dewar, Teacher grads in early December via Advisory.* Librarian, to discuss any textbook/library issues.
Thursday, February 14 Gradua on Mee ng during Advisory in the cafeteria. Intent to Graduate forms will be handed out at this mee ng.
Wednesday, March 21 A detailed informa on package mailed to all Grade 12 students via Canada Post.
May 13 to 16 Nomination process for valedictorian.
Thursday, May 23 Voting for Valedictorian during Advisory in the Cafeteria.
Thursday, June 13 Grad exercises session during Advisory
June 18 to 24 Final exams
Tuesday, June 25 Deadline for Final Graduation List. Students will be contacted if they have become ineligible to graduate.
Wednesday, June 26 Graduation exercises at TCU Place at 10 a.m.
Please note that students choosing not to have a formal grad photo taken will have their school photo on a separate yearbook page. If you cannot afford the si ng fee, please see an administrator.
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A Special Season for the Cross Country Team The 13th City Title in 14 Years and Provincial Gold
The Walter Murray Cross Country team con nued the tradi on of excellence by capturing its 13th city tle in 14 years and winning the first league championships! Special congratula ons to Moktar A., Alexander W., and Allison N. who won gold in Senior Boys, Junior Boys, and Junior Girls respec vely. Ma F. and Farren S., won silver in Midget Boys and Midget Girls. Fergus E., Lauren M., and Quincy F. won bronze in Midget Boys, Junior Girls, and Senior Boys. Congratula ons to the following four teams who captured the team division pennants: Midget Boys, Junior Girls, Junior Boys, and Senior Boys. Midget girls placed second and Senior
Girls placed third. Therefore, every team contributed to the total team score. Way to go team!
The 27 athletes who competed on the Saskatoon team at the Provincial High School Cross Country Championships at Delisle turned in a number of personal best performances and a first place team (GOLD!) finish in the 4A category, with a record performance that be ered every team in every category. Congratula ons to all of our team members who contributed to our team gold tle!
Special men on goes to: Allison N. ‐‐ BRONZE MEDAL Mathias Y. ‐‐ 7th in Senior Boys Lauren M. ‐‐ 8th in Junior Girls Ma F. ‐‐ GOLD MEDAL Moktar A. ‐‐ SILVER MEDAL Alexander W. ‐‐ SILVER MEDAL Quincy F. ‐‐ 5th in Senior Boys Fergus E. ‐‐ 9th in Midget boys
Come join us next year to help us con nue the tradi on of excellence!
Moktar A., a member of our Cross Country team, placed fourth at na onal championships over a distance of 6 km in the Under 18 Boys Category. The race took place in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, November 24. His me was 15 seconds behind the leader. Great job Moktar!
Blake T., another team member, has been invited to Team Saskatchewan to swim in a na onal meet called Toronto Grand Prix this coming January 18 to 20, 2019. Way to go Blake!
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TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY—A HUGE SUCCESS!
On Wednesday, November 14, over 200 grade nine students from Walter Murray spent the day at work with their parent or another adult. The success of this program is largely due to the generosity of our business community in accep ng these students into their work places. Some of the students were given special tours designed to introduce them to the many facets of the workplace. Students were safely given workplace tasks that introduced them to new employability skills.
Many nearby businesses generously welcomed our young adults and gave accolades on the students’ posi ve demeanor and work ethic. Way to go Marauders!
21st Street Medical Group DSI Underground Canada Motion Fitness Select Realty Saskatoon 42 North Latitude Co. Ltd. Mount Royal Collegiate Ltd. Affinity Credit Union Dumont Technical Institute New Island Sushi Sherbrooke Community Athabasca Basin Security École Victoria School Nexgen Mechanical Center Alvin Buckwold School Enviroway Detergent Norozymes BioAq Limited Shoppers Drug Mart Ambassador Coffee Fabutan/Hush Lash Studios Nutrien Ltd. Skip the Dishes Bema Auto Sport BMW Federated Co-operatives Pelican Market Smart Sand Best Buy Ltd. Planet Auto Sales Colette Bourgonje School Better Truck Repair/Bar T5 Four Points Hotel Prairieland Park Stantec Consulting Ltd. Trailers Fresh Energy Concepts Ltd. Prairie Muslim Association Star Produce Ltd. BHP Billiton – Jansen Silk Global Institute for Water Prairie Pacific Enterprise Sysco Culinary Centre Bike Doctor Security Prairie Panels Ltd. Taco Time Bioriginal Food and Science Gloss Nails And Spa Zone Preston Early Learning Tourism Saskatoon Corp Inc. Centre-Stonebridge Tykes And Tots Early Boston Pizza Gord’s No Frills Pricewaterhousecoopers Learning Centre Brandi Tractor Hertz Northern Bus LLP U of S Johnson Shoyama Brewers Distribution Ltd. Home Maker/ Admin B/R R and R Dry Wall Ltd. U of S Graduate School of Bright City Auto Sales Ltd. Plumbing Ready Set Grow Preschool Public Policy Cameco Marketing Inc. Hundseth Power Line RESPEC Consulting Inc. U of S Language Center Canadian Light Source Construction Ringers Pizza U of S Operations and Central Animal Hospital Imperial Parking Rosewood Family Daycare Maintenance Chatter‘s Den International Road Rustie Unicorne Creations Uncle Bryne Kitchen Buffet Cheese Toast Restaurant Dynamics Inc. S.T.A.R.S. Ambulance Uni-Select Inc. Circle Drive Alliance Islamic Association of Saigon Li Untamed Hair Studio Church Saskatchewan Sask Energy Vecima Networks Inc. Claret Café Jay’s Moving & Storage Sask. Indian Gaming VIDO Inter Vac CNH Industrial Canada Ltd. Jim Pattison Children’s Authority VP Mechanical Commissioners Hospital Sask Water Walter Murray Collegiate Crocus Co-operative Jordan Slobodzian Saskatchewan Health W.P. Bate Community Superannuation Society JT Lottery Authority School (CSS) Pension Plan Ju Rekta Care Centre Saskatchewan Ministry of Westcan Bulk Transport CUMFI Just For You Day Spa Environment Meewasinota Santy’s Day Care KM Parkson Goldsmith Saskatchewan Polytech- Wheatland Dental Delta Bessborough Hotel La Troupe du Jour Kelsey Campus Willowgreen Dental Dennis Your Independent Lakeridge School Saskatchewan Research Windsey Zentner Daycare Grocer Lakewood Dental Council Winter Spring Consults Dept. of Anesthesiology/ Learnings Disabilities Saskatoon Hearing and Wolfecraft Signs RUH Association Of Sask. Audiology Clinic YWCA Crisis Shelter Des Nedhe Development Link’s Backhoe and Saskatoon Interval House YWCA Saskatoon Deshi Supermarket Skidsteer Services Saskatoon Light And Power Dr. Mateen Raze Lovers Interior Saskatoon Misbah School Dr. Houseman and Mano’s Boutique Saskatoon Public Library Associates McDonald’s SED Systems Dragon’s Den Games Ministry of Justice
Thank you to all participating employers. We apologize if we have missed anyone.
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University of Saskatchewan
2019 ‐ 2020 Applica on for Admission is open The applica on for admission for the 2019‐2020 academic year is open. Applicants can fill out the online applica on form at explore.usask.ca/admissions and should follow the other steps required, including: paying the applica on fee Electronically submi ng documents necessary to support an applica on for admission checking the status of the applica on
Ques ons about the applica on? Email [email protected] or call 306‐966‐5788.
Students will now be required to apply for admission prior to applying for awards. Two to three business days a er applying for admission, students will receive their PAWS log‐in ID and password in order to gain access to the awards applica on forms.
Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships Applica on for admission, transcripts, and other admission documents – December 1, 2018 Applica on for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships – December 15, 2018
Compe ve Entrance Awards Applica on for admission – February 15, 2019 Applica on for Compe ve Entrance Awards – March 1, 2019 Suppor ng documents for awards and admissions – March 1, 2019
Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships Students who apply for admission during their grade 12 year will automa cally be considered for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships based on either their average at the me of admission or following gradua on, whichever is higher.
Visit explore.usask.ca/awards to learn about other scholarship opportuni es available to our students.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Formerly SIAST
High demand programs are open for applica on un l February 15, 2019. Go on line to see which programs are high demand. *Apply early to avoid disappointment!
Visit saskpolytech.ca to learn about other scholarship opportuni es available.
*Be sure your mark doesn’t show on your final transcript! Drop deadline is January 11, 2019.
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University of Regina Updated informa on regarding specific programs and requirements can be viewed at www.uregina.ca.
AT OUR SCHOOL:
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN TUTORING SESSIONS: Thank you to all of the dedicated U of S students who have been volunteering their tutoring services free of charge to assist Walter Murray students who may need some help with their classes. Tutoring sessions are held every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 P.M. in the cafeteria. This is on a drop‐in basis.
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS THROUGH STUDENT SERVICES: Students reques ng transcripts for scholarships or post‐secondary admission are asked to sign up in Student Services. These transcripts are unofficial.
Please Note: Students are responsible for reques ng official transcripts from the Ministry of Educa on.
Students requiring official transcripts are asked to visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Educa on website at www.educa on.gov.sk.ca for instruc ons. Official transcripts are required by post‐secondary ins tu ons. Please note: the Ministry charges $20 to send your request to the various Saskatchewan ins tu ons.
STUDENT SERVICES FACEBOOK PAGE AND COUNSELLOR CORNER (on the WMCI portal): Looking for informa on on upcoming events and scholarship opportuni es? The Guidance Office puts all of this informa on on their Facebook Page, which is a program dedicated to help keep students “in the know” on the various opportuni es available to them. (This informa on is also put on the Student Services Facebook page, called Student Services at Walter Murray Collegiate Ins tute, or on the WMCI portal under Counsellor Corner).
UPDATE contact information with the main office. Stay in the loop of student absence notifications, newsletter emails, emergency contacts, and for many other reasons.
SGI ACCOUNT ‐ CUSTOMER NUMBER
All students that are going to be taking driver educa on this school year, please go get your customer number at SGI (or any license issuer) and then create your MySGI account as soon as possible.
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