Learning to Lead Program

Are you a female grade 11 student who wants to learn more about leadership skills? Do you inspire to become a leader in BC using your energy and vision? The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is hosting its 12th annual Learning to Lead program from May 24 - 26 at St. John's College on the UBC campus.

This all-expense paid opportunity is for grade 11 female students to meet and interact with graduate students, young professional women, and accomplished community leaders for a weekend of inspiring speakers and workshops.

In order to attend, you have to submit an application. The organization is looking for students who have demonstrated leadership skills in the past and present over different areas, and show some of the following characteristics of leadership:

• self-directed and responsible
• strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• action oriented and able to motivate others 
• self-reflective 
• risk taker 
• good listener
• ability to manage conflict
• integrity, flexibility, intelligence, creativity, focus and emotional intelligence

To learn more, you can go to Minerva Foundation's website (click here) to see for yourself. If you are interested in applying, please come to see me ASAP. Thanks!

Term 1 Honour Roll

The list of students who have achieved principal's list or honour roll status has been published, and is now posted outside of the main office as well as my door. Congratulations to all the grade 11 scholars who have worked hard to achieve this outstanding results!

Please check the principal's list and the honour list carefully - if you feel you should be on the list but is not, please come by to see me ASAP.

As per explained in the student agenda book, the grade 11 principal's list and honour roll are calculated based on your seven best courses (except peer tutoring, community service, ESL, and SDC courses). Students must also achieve a minimum of "satisfactory" work habits in all courses to be eligible.

Students who achieve a 90% or higher average, with no mark below 60%, will be on the Principal's List. Students who achieve an 80% to 89% average, with no mark below 60%, will be on the Honour Roll.

Once again, congratulations to all the scholars of grade 11 who achieved this outstanding feat! Great job!

Youth Mental Health Summit

Are you interested in learning more about mental health issues? Are you interested in making connections with those who work in the area of mental health and are passionate about breaking down barriers and creating connections? If you are, here's a one-day workshop that you may be interested in!

The Building a Mindful Community Youth Summit 2013 is a one-day workshop that includes multi-media presentations, idea sharing, and other fun activities that will center on mental health and strengthening community connections. You can also build your own leadership and capacity skills through group discussions and creative activities.

The Youth Summit is inclusive and open to students of all backgrounds. It will take place Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 at the Chan Centre for Family Health Education, which is located at B.C.'s Children's Hospital at 938 West 28th Avenue in Vancouver. The summit will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Templeton can send up to 5 students and 1 staff member to this youth summit. Snacks and lunch will be provided, and attendees will receive a certificate of participation.

For further details, you can visit this website for information (click here).

If you want to register, please come to see me. I will pass your names to Mr. Davis, who will register the group on your behalf.