Sackville High Guidance


News and Events 2024-25 

December  2024


Saint Mary's University: Sobey School of Business


We want to share that the Bachelor of Commerce program will be hosting some additional virtual information sessions for the program over the next two months. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in the BComm program at the Sobey School of Business to learn more and ask questions. This is a similar presentation that was offered at our two Open Houses in the fall, so can help fill the gap for those students and supporters who missed those Open Houses.


Please feel free to share with any students and supporters you feel may be interested in attending. We've included a brief blurb about the events below to help advertise as needed.


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Looking for more than business as usual? The Sobey School of Business offers a contemporary curriculum and the flexibility to design your BComm program. Attend this session to learn more about the program, what to expect as a student, information on majors, support to help you succeed, and opportunities to get involved through hands on learning. Learn why a Commerce degree at SMU is the right fit for you!


Future Students: Bachelor of Commerce Information Session

Find more event information here: www.smu.ca/sobey/studentresources/bcommadvising/


Can't attend these sessions? Connect with us through one of the following ways:



Available Scholarships:


The following scholarships are accepting applications between January 10th and March 31st.  These scholarships will also be posted under the applicable month and can be accessed by following the scholarship link above.




$5,000 (80 Awards)

DECA Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 10, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 



$10,000 (40 Awards)

ExploraVision Awards

Deadline: January 31, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 


$500 (1 Award)

EnergyRates.Ca College Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 


$20,000 (60 Awards)

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 


$1,000 (30 Awards)

Kin Canada Bursaries

Deadline: February 1, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 

 

$500 (3 Awards)

Science Without Borders Scholarship Challenge

Deadline: March 3, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 


$1,200 (1 Award)

Kezian Science Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 


$1,000 (1 Award)

Kochhar & Co. Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

 


November 2024




Schulich Leader Scholarships

 

How it Works:




 


(due January 29, 2025)


(due February 19, 2025)


(March 7 - June 16, 2025)




 Student Eligibility Criteria


Get Started


1. Submit your Nominee



2. Nominee submits scholarship application


3. Scholarship recipients selected


Universities select Schulich Leader scholarship recipients using their own rubric. All winners are confirmed by June 16, 2025. 

 

 

Click here to view the 2025 Nominee Application Guide.



Dalhousie Women in Engineering:


On behalf of the Dalhousie Women in Engineering (WiE) Society and the Go Eng Girl 2024 Executive Planning Committee, we are delighted to invite your school to our upcoming Go Eng Girl event! This annual event is a unique opportunity for female students in grades 7–12 to spend a full day at Dalhousie University exploring engineering and STEM—at no cost. 

 

Students are invited to a dynamic day of engaging activities, including campus tours, interactive learning sessions, complimentary snacks, and exclusive t-shirts. The event will culminate in a design competition, offering each member of the winning four-person team the opportunity to receive a $1,500 scholarship to Dalhousie’s School of Engineering. 

 

Event Details   

·                     Date: November 23, 2024   

·                     Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm   

·                     Location: 1345 Norma Eddy Lane (Dalhousie Sexton Campus), Halifax   

 

 Registration is open now and closes on November 21 (or sooner if capacity is reached). 

 

Go Eng Girl is an excellent chance for students to engage with engineering and STEM fields, and we don’t want anyone to miss out! 

 

Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/hUZzFvmBES?origin=lprLink  



Calgary Police Recruiting Session


Join us in person to chat with one of our CPS Recruiting Officers and ask questions about a career with CPS.

Maybe you’ve already decided to apply and want to know more about the application steps, or perhaps you want to learn more about all the ways that a police officer works with their community – we’ll be ready to answer your questions. Review our website, so that you can have some questions ready.

This event will be taking place November 7th at the Halifax Marriott Harbour Front Hotel - 1919 Upper Water Street1919 Upper Water Street Halifax beginning promptly at 7:00pm to 9:00 pm. Reserve a seat by following the link below.

Please be sure to arrive on time for in-person Information Sessions, due to logistics and our facility security requirements, we are unable to admit any late attendees once a session has started. 

Reserve a Seat: Click Here 


Horatio Alger Association of Canada


The Horatio Alger Association of Canada is significantly increasing funding for its undergraduate scholarship programs. 

 

 

This increase marks a significant milestone in the Association’s ongoing commitment to provide financial support for Canadian students facing adversity and wanting to pursue higher education. 

 

Our Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships and National Entrepreneurial Scholarships for the  Class of 2026 will open December 1, 2024. Any additional information will be shared on our Scholarship page. 


Canadian Armed Forces

High School Job fair

November 28th & 29th


 The Army Reserves will be hosting their annual high school job fair at the Willow Park Armory,

located at 3225 Husky Drive, Halifax.

The event is taking place over two days to accommodate every group attending. Every school

will be allotted a time slot on one of the days.

Transportation will be provided for participating students and staff. The bus will pick you up

from your school at a set time and will drop you off, at the same location, once the activity has

concluded. Buses will be back in time for school dismissal.

Once at the Armory, the groups will be escorted through the different stations by a member of

the Canadian Army. Each station will have interactive displays highlighting trades in the

Canadian Army Reserves.

Recruiters will be on site to answer any questions and will give a brief presentation showcasing

what it’s really like to be a part of the Canadian Army Reserves.

More information with regards to the schedules, transportation, and waivers will be sent out in

the coming days.

In the meantime, please sign up in guidance so we know  the number of participants attending. This will help us in the planning of bus and event schedules. 


MyNSFuture

Thinking about university or college?  Explore your options at mynsfurture.ca  Nova Scotia's higher education gateway.  It includes information on Nova Scotia's 11 colleges and universities, a checklist for post secondary planning for grades 10, 11, & 12, resources for parents, and information about scholarships and bursaries, among other things.

2025 BigSun Schloarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in or what their capacity in that sport is.

Deadline                  - June 19, 2025
Amount of Award   - $500.00

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..

Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

Memorial University

Save the date! Nov. 19-21

Explore Memorial’s St. John’s campus from the comfort of your home! From Nov. 19-21, experience student life, connect with faculty, staff and students by joining us online each night.

More details will be available online at www.mun.ca/undergrad.


Fall 2025 application available

The fall 2025 application for admission is open! Students can follow the steps to apply at www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions.

Stay connected!

Our prospective student viewbook and lure brochure are available to download. Check them out!

Make sure to follow us on our socials Facebook, Instagram and X for up to date information and events.



WOMEN IN TECH DAY:


Below is a reminder. (if interested)  Original opportunity posted to your google classroom a number of days ago:


Join us in person on Wednesday, November 13th from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM at Dalhousie's Faculty of Computer Science for an exciting and empowering event designed to ignite passion for technology among young women in Grades 9-12. Students will be able to:

• Meet inspiring women in tech

• Connect with current students

• Engage in hands-on activities

Complete this FORM to receive more information! 

October 2024

Information session: Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music pilot admissions process

The School of Music and the School of Fine Arts have developed a pilot admissions process to welcome talented students from a variety of backgrounds who do not meet the current general admissions requirements.

On Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. NDT, join a half-hour virtual session to learn more about the new pilot admissions requirement process for School of Fine Arts and School of Music applicants!

reEarth International Art Prize


reEarth International Art Prize is open for submissions from schools in Canada

The reEarth International Art Prize is an extraordinary opportunity for children and young artists from around the world to showcase their talent and contribute to a global movement for a sustainable future.


Open for: Children and youth aged 4 to 25 years old
Art Forms: Painting & Drawing, Photography, Digital Art & Illustration

Submission Deadline: 31 October 2024 (It will be extended.)
Prizes: Valued at $50,000 in total 

Exhibitions: Auckland, New Zealand and Venice, Italy 

Submission Fee: $10 USD (Easy online submission process)

Discount for Schools: 20% - You can submit this short form and receive the discount code.
https://reearth.studio/artprize/discount-for-schools/

Submission Guidelines here;

https://reearth.studio/artprize/submission-guidelines/


Nova Scotia College of Art and Design


NSCAD (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design)


A reminder that on October 19th from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm NSCAD is welcoming students at their Port Campus in Halifax to their in-person Portfolio Day.  This is a fantastic opportunity for students passionate about art and design to explore the campus, connect with current students and alumni, learn how to prepare their NSCAD applications, and receive personalised feedback on their portfolios from NSCAD faculty.  There is a poster in Guidance advertising this event that contains a QR code linking you to a registration form.


NSCAD is also encouraging grade 12 students to consider their Pre-University Credit Study Program.  This allows incoming grade 12 students to take a summer studio course at NSCAD, working in a real studio and earning university credit!


NSCAD also wants grade 12 students to know that if application is made to NSCAD before March 1st, 2025 those applicants will be considered for scholarship.


Questions can be directed to admissions@nscad.ca  

Scholarships Available


The scholarships below are accepting applications between October 8th, 2024 and December 15th, 2024.  For more details about each scholarship and the eligibility requirements, read the details below carefully.  They have also been posted under the applicable month if you follow the scholarships tab of this website.

 

 

$60,000 (4200 Awards)

Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: December 16, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

 

 

$1,000 (6 Awards)

Maryknoll Scholarships

Deadline: November 18, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here



$500 (1 Award)

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

 

 

$1,000 (2 Awards)

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

 

 


$25,000 (12 Awards)

Chick-fil-A Community Scholars

Deadline: October 30, 2024

For Eligibility: Click Here

 

 

VIEW ALL SCHOLARSHIPS



IMHOTEP's Legacy Academy: Young, Gifted, and Black Science Fair


Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, and Community,

Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA), in collaboration with the Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN), will host its annual Young, Gifted & Black Science Fair (YGBSF) competition in the 2024/2025 academic year. The YGBSF is designed to get students of African descent excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

The YGBSF Local Competition (All Atlantic Provinces) will be held on later this year.

Register Now

 

Feel free to contact ILA via 902-494-2400 or email Jeffrey Lyn ILA Science Fair Coordinator, at ilapje@dal.ca for answers to questions about the YGBSF competition.



Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science is offering the Award for Aspirations in Computing to students in Atlantic Canada. 

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honours and recognizes grade 9 through 12 students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary, for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education.

For questions about the program or support with the application process, email neha.bhojwani@dal.ca or book an appointment.


Applications are now OPEN through October 29, 2024!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

Eligibility for Canadian High School Applicants:

Canadian students in grades 9-12 who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary can apply as long as they are currently enrolled in a Canadian secondary school program. Canadian home-schooled students (grades 9-12) are also welcome to apply.

Canadian applicants are eligible for award recognition at the Affiliate level within a Canadian specific program and are not eligible for any of the US specific National recognitions (including the US-specific National Winner and National Honorable Mention awards).

In addition to the aforementioned eligibility requirements, to be considered for a National Canadian Winner designations, the applicant must meet the additional criteria:

Prizes - vary by award designation:



New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

(Equivalent institution to NSCC but for NB)

NBCC is excited to let you know that SHS students are invited to join us for our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 26! 🎉

This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a day full of creativity and inspiration. They’ll have the chance to:

Plus, we’ll be waiving application fees for all attendees!

Please encourage your students to RSVP using the following this link:  nbccd.ca/event/fall-open-house-2024/  

If you have any questions or need more information about the Open House or our application process, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to see your students experience the NBCCD community firsthand! 


Dalhousie University: Women in Tech Day


Join Dalhousie on Wednesday November 13th from 10am - 3pm at Dal's Faculty of Computer Science for an exciting and empowering event designed to ignite passion for technology among young women in grades 9-12.


Women in Tech Day is more than just a glimpse into the world of computer science.  Its an interactive, stereotype shattering experience that invites students to discover the diverse career opportunities available in the tech industry.


Get ready to meet inspiring women in tech, connect with current students, and engage in hands-on activities.


Please see Mr. Trenholm for registration information. 

September 2024

Schulich Leader Scholarship


Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math scholarships in Canada.  Each year, 100 scholarships are awarded -50 for engineering students valued at $120000 per scholarship and 50 for science, , technology , or math students valued at $100000 per scholarship.  

Eligibility:

Meet the following criteria: 

Students will not be considered who:

Nomination of Student From Sackville High School:

Example: 


Academic Excellence


Not at all:                               Somewhat                                  Exceptionally                                              

1                2                 3               4              5              6              7 

NSCC 

Open House and New Program Offerings

Open House:

Thursday October 17th at any campus.  When students attend, they can register for a free online application.

New Programs:


University of King's College


Fall open House.


Prospective students and their supporters are invited to learn more about King's in-person at the fall open House happening October 26, 2024.  There will be another open house on February 22,2025.  If students are unable to attend one of these open houses, there will also be a virtual open house on December 7th,2024.  Students can also book a tour of the campus, or schedule an appointment with a recruiter. 

Open House Registration 

Campus Tour Registration 

Business is Jammin!!


If you identify as Black and/or racially visible and are potentially interested in entrepreneurship please read below and contact Mr. Trenholm or Mr. Tasco so we can take down your name in an effort to build enough interest to offer this opportunity on November 5th.  


Thanks,


Mr. Trenholm 


Good morning! 

My name is Jahsara, and I am the Youth Program Coordinator for Business is Jammin’ (BIJ). BIJ is a charitable youth initiative that focuses on motivating Black and racially visible youth in Nova Scotia through entrepreneurship.  

BIJ shapes youth into vibrant members of the business community. We work with young people through a range of educational, social, mentorship, and financial support programs to build business acumen and leadership skills. 

BIJ would love to bring its Role Models on the Road program to your school this year! This program invites young, Black entrepreneurs and career professionals to visit junior high and high schools across the province to engage with students. Our speakers inspire students by sharing their personal experiences in overcoming adversity, pursuing education, taking on leadership roles, and more. 

Our goal in running this program is to provide an interactive platform for students to learn about entrepreneurship as a career choice, and to discover other interesting new career options. Overall, our speakers encourage the younger generation to go out and be the best they can possibly be. 

We would like to set up a panel discussion that will include no more than four career professionals. We are asking your school to dedicate 60-90 minutes of time to this session, and to ensure approximately 50 students or less are in attendance. 

Please respond to this email by confirming if this date and time works for you: 

Sackville High School, Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM  



University of New Brunswick

Applying to UNB

Applications for the fall of 2025 are now open.  Grade 12 students can get their application fee waived if a student meets with a recruiter, takes a tour, or attends an event, the university will waive their application fee when applying to an undergraduate program with a fall 2025 entry.

To redeem their application fee waiver, students can follow the instructions on their Online Application  and when promted to pay , select 'pay later' and the fee will be waived automatically.


Future Student Events

A full suite of future student events has been announced, including open houses and virtual sessions.  Recruiters are on the road, visiting and hosting future student events across Canada.

Connect with a Recruiter

If students have questions about about programs, campus life, scholarships, the application process, or anything else, a recruiter can be contacted for help.  Students can be matched with a recruiter who is an expert in Nova Scotia admission requirements at UNB.  Students can easily book a meeting with a recruiter or reach out via email

Book a Tour

Students are encouraged to come and explore UNB's 2 campuses.  The university offers Campus Tours  Monday to friday and on the first Saturday of every month.  The one hour walking tour explores key areas of campus including residence and faculty buildings.  For out of province students coming for a tour, the university will pay for a one night stay at a hotel in the city of the tour or supply a gas card.  Note, this offer does not apply to open house events.


Mount Saint Vincent University

September 2024

Mount Saint Vincent University

Open Campus Day: 2024

November 8, 2024

RSVP: www.msvu.ca/future-students/recruitment-events/ 

Meet future classmates, Connect with faculty, Learn more about your program, Explore campus

Carleton University

Carleton University is offering four new degrees, one new major, and an on-line program, and two new concentratrations.

New degrees, majors, and concentrations:


August 2024:

Community Health Teams

AUGUST 2024 FREE Wellness Programs:

 Programs open to residents of the greater Halifax area 18 years of age or older. For more information and to register, visit www.CommunityHealthTeams.ca FREE AUGUST IN-PERSON WELLNESS PROGRAMS • Meal Planning & Recipe Inspiration • Explore the Mediterranean Diet • Building Better Sleep • Introduction to Cardio • Beginners Guide to Plant-Based Eating • Introduction to Take Charge of Your Stress • Be Good to Your Gut • Making the Most of Your Food Dollar • Understand Food Labels • Strengthening • Introduction to Self-Compassion FREE AUGUST ONLINE WELLNESS PROGRAMS • Meal Planning & Recipe Inspiration 

Program Registration Information 

School Counsellors


Brian Welcher (student surnames (A-Le)

BWelcher@hrce.ca         902-864-6700 (ext. 785-1008)


Chris Trenholm (student surnames (Li-Z)

TrenholmC@hrce.ca      902-864-6700 (ext. 785-1009)


Administrative Assistant

Sandra Avery    savery@hrce.ca    902-864-6700 (ext 785-1007)


*Please call Ms. Avery to report an absence*

Kids Help Phone

Call 1-800-668-6868 or 

Text 686868

KBYG-Final-Digital-2017 (1).pdf

Know Before You Go

A great resource for grade 12's students moving on to life after high school.  

Math Help at Homework Hub

CYBERSCAN

Explore Careers

Access Powerschool

University of King's College


Fall open House.


Prospective students and their supporters are invited to learn more about King's in-person at the fall open House happening October 26, 2024.  There will be another open house on February 22,2025.  If students are unable to attend one of these open houses, there will also be a virtual open house on December 7th,2024.  Students can also book a tour of the campus, or schedule an appointment with a recruiter.