Maritime Pulse Page 5 June 2015 Education News From Paul Llewellyn, Superintendent Pray 100

Chris Dupuis, an alumnus of Sandy Lake Academy, During our Chapel and Prayer Warrior time, we have returned 7 years ago to take the helm at guiding started Pray 100, where our students are praying for the our school to new growth. His vision has brought enrollment to reach 100 next school year. We have seen our school to a place of high educational standard answers to prayer many times at Sandy Lake Academy and in our Conference. Under his leadership, our dorm we know God will answer again! We are asking everyone to Pray 100. Let’s teach the kids how powerful prayer can be! is full and our children are Sandy Lake Academy Offering—April 25 receiving a top- Sandy Lake Academy was the recipient of our Maritime churches’ offering on Sabbath, April 25. A total of $3,015.92 notch education was received! Thank you to each one who generously at Sandy Lake. contributed to this vital ministry for our youth and their One of the families! May God richly bless as we work together to initiatives that prepare our youth for God’s kingdom. Chris has brought Spirit Week—April 20-24 to our school has A different been our new theme was program of hands chosen for each on learning. We day of spirit now offer shop, week. Students home economics, strutted around outdoor living, and in their finest computer design, fashions on Formal Day. that is training our children in the practical arts Tuesday’s of daily living. Our students who graduate from theme was SLA are accepted in all schools that they apply Twins (or and are beginning to receive large scholarships, Multiples) Day. especially at , along with other Students chose local universities. partners and We are saddened to hear that Chris has taken a did their best position to serve the Lord in another conference. to dress in matching cloth- We would like to thank him for his dedication to David Tingley, Kyleigh Harrington, and Benjamin Graves Christian Education in our conference and we will ing. Wednesday was Senior Citizen’s Day. Some students were extremely keep him in our prayers as he leaves to serve the creative in transforming themselves into much older versions Lord. I would also like to thank his wife, Dawn, for of themselves. For International Day, students dressed in an the countless ways she has recruited campers for array of costumes representing many countries around the Camp Pugwash. Dawn has (along with her friends) world. On Friday, the entire student body wore plaid shirts tirelessly raised funds to send kids from the in honor of Mr. Scott. This was a big surprise to Mr. Scott Halifax community to camp each summer. If we who has long maintained that plaid is his favourite “colour.” had all our churches do what Dawn did for the Students certainly enjoyed wearing something other than Halifax church—we would not have room enough their school uniform for a whole week! at camp to house everyone. Fundraising For Nepal We will miss you, Chris and Dawn, and we thank In accordance with SLA’s motto, Service Above Self, you for both of your leadership and your desire to students were challenged to raise funds for ADRA’s relief serve Christ here in the Maritime Conference. Our efforts in Nepal. The grade 11 and 12 students challenged prayers and best wishes are with you both as you the school to make personal sacrifices to support ADRA. transition to your new posting and as you raise Some grade 7 to 10 students went door-to-door collecting your precious daughter, Addison. funds for Nepal, while others contributed their own money. Elementary students sold handmade crafts to raise Sandy Lake has been very busy this spring. I will funds for ADRA. SLA students raised $2,275.00. With the Canadian government matching donations dollar-for- let them fill you in on all the details. Thank you to Heather D. Harrington for putting together the dollar, a total of $4,550.00 was contributed to ADRA! news.  Bell Choir Performances Page 6 Our Senior Bell Choir was privileged Maritime Pulse June 2015 to visit Digby church on Sabbath, May 9. Following the church service, they were served a bountiful potluck lunch. Digby church collected offerings to benefit SLA’s program each Sabbath for a month prior to the bell choir’s visit! The bell choir is deeply touched and grateful for the generosity of the Digby church members! The Senior Bell Choir was invited to perform at Bayside Baptist Church on Sunday, May 31. The students received a warm welcome! On Sabbath, May 30, the Junior MasterPeace Bell Choir in Digby Bell Choir enjoyed visiting Tantallon church, where they played two musical numbers. SA Banquet Thursday evening, May 28, was a magical evening for the students who attended the SA Disney Banquet. A delicious pasta meal was served, followed by Disney trivia games. A couple Disney songs were sung by Kyleigh Harrington, Oratille Mogae and David Tingley, who were accompanied by Isaac Tingley on his guitar. Students also enjoyed posing in the SA Banquet Disney-themed photo booth. Farewells Some big changes are taking Graduation Weekend—He Holds The Future place at Sandy Lake Academy. Our Graduation weekend, June 5-7, was a great success! Friday evening vespers principal, Chris Dupuis, has accepted featured a slide show created by Antonia Dorey. Melody Kambewa and Akane a position at . We Nakashima sang a lovely duet before Pastor Paul Llewellyn shared a thought- wish Chris all the best in the new provoking worship thought. In closing, Bill Gay shared a musical number. The challenges he will be facing! We pray students presented an inspiring musical program for the Spring Concert on that God will bless him with success Sabbath morning. On Sunday afternoon, 11 proud and nervous graduates in this new endeavor. marched up the aisle to receive their diplomas during the Commencement Donna and Charles Hodgins, SLA Service. Sandy Lake Academy is proud of the graduates of 2015! dorm parents, are retiring and The graduates are: Xavier Belhomme, Jacob Cherry, Kaicee Clark, Toni Dorey, moving to . We wish Melody Kambewa, Jessica Llewellyn, Riley Morash, Akane Nakashima, Ashley them God’s richest blessings as they Richard, Jeff Sleigh and David Tingley.  begin this new chapter in their lives.

Sandy Lake Academy invites you to attend:  SLA Awards Night/Closing Ceremonies—to celebrate the achievements of our students on Thursday evening, June 18, at 7:00 pm.

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Maritime Conference Sandy Lake Academy Scholarship

The Board of Directors and Administration of the Maritime Conference is pleased to present a new education initiative. The Conference has budgeted an annual amount of $30,000.00 for scholarships to support Christian education in .

The scholarship will be administered by the Maritime Conference Administrative Committee in consultation with the Maritime Conference Education Superintendent.

Purpose of Scholarship: To financially support non-Sandy Lake Academy constituent students from Seventh-day Adventist families living in the Maritimes to attend Sandy Lake Academy.

Amount Available: $3,000.00 per student per school year for dormitory students. $1,500.00 per student per school year for non-dormitory students. (Total available for the combined categories: $30,000.00)

Qualification: 1. Parents or student must be a member of a Maritime Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church living in the Maritimes. 2. Student must be in grades 9 – 12. 3. Student must maintain an acceptable grade in all subjects.

Disbursement: The scholarship will be paid on behalf of the student directly to Sandy Lake Academy. The scholarship will be disbursed in two payments: Dormitory students: $1,500.00 end of January. Non-dormitory students: $750.00 end of January. Dormitory students: $1,500.00 end of June. Non-dormitory students: $750.00 end of June. Any student who does not attend for the entire term will receive a pro-rated scholarship commensurate with the time period in attendance.

Application: All applications for the scholarship must be submitted to the Conference by August 15. (Scholarships will be awarded while funds are available up to $30,000.00)

Maritime Conference Sandy Lake Academy Scholarship Application Form School Year Applied For: Name of Parents: Address: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Church of Membership: Name of Student: Age: Grade:

Signature of Local Pastor Recommending Student:

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Maritime Conference eSchool (PACeS/WCASC) Scholarship

The Board of Directors and Administration of the Maritime Conference is pleased to present a new education initiative. The Conference has budgeted an annual amount of $2,000 for scholarships to support students in the Maritimes who wish to enroll in ’s online PACeS program or British Columbia’s online WCASC program.

The scholarship will be administered by the Maritime Conference Administrative Committee in consultation with the Maritime Conference Education Superintendent.

Purpose of Scholarship: To financially support Maritime students who do not have access to a local Seventh-day Adventist Constituent School and who enroll in the PACeS or WCASC program.

Amount Available: $35.00 per student per month for ten months for K-6. $50.00 per student per month for ten months for 7-9. (Total available for the combined categories: $2,000.00)

Qualification: 1. Parents or student must be a member of a Maritime Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church living in the Maritimes. 2. Student must be in grades K – 9. 3. Student must maintain an acceptable grade in all subjects.

Disbursement: The scholarship will be paid on behalf of the student directly to PACeS or WCASC.

The scholarship will be disbursed in two payments: January and June

Any student who does not attend for the entire term will receive a pro-rated scholarship commensurate with the time period in attendance.

Application: All applications for the scholarship must be submitted to the Conference by August 15 of the upcoming school year.

(Scholarships will be awarded while funds are available up to $2,000.00)

Maritime Conference eSchool (PACeS/WCASC) Scholarship Application Form School Year Applied For: eSchool Program: Name of Parents: Address: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Church of Membership: Name of Student: Age: Grade:

Signature of Local Pastor Recommending Student: