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Prairie Land High School Newsletter

March/April 2024

Prairie Land HighSchool NewsletterMarch/April 2024

Prairie Land Post Secondary Event Prairie Land Post Secondary Event

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The annual Prairie Land Post Secondary Event is taking place at J.C. Charyk School in Hanna on March 19, 2024 for all Prairie Land students in grades 9-12. Approximately 16 post secondary institutions will be taking part in the event, with each giving two presentations and having a booth fair in the gym. Don't forget that students are required to keep their post secondary event passports for their grade 12 portfolios.

Institutions attending include: AU Arts, Lakeland College, Lethbridge College, MacEwan University, NAIT, Olds College, Red Deer Polytechnic, RCMP, SAIT, University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge, MC College, UofA Augustana, and Careers the Next Generation.

Post Secondary Event Prizes Post Secondary Event Prizes

Enter to win some great prizes by attending sessions at the post secondary event. Prizes include Airpods, a jump starter with powerbank, a Starbuck gift pack and more!

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Airpods

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Jump Starter

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Starbucks Gift Pack

Prairie Land Scholarships Prairie Land Scholarships

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It is never too early to start applying for scholarships and awards. There are several opportunities for students to potentially obtain free money.

Check out the Prairie Land Scholarships webpage.

Please be sure to talk with the Career Rep at your school for assistance.

Start on your Prairie Land fillable scholarship application today!

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RAP Scholarships

Students in the Registered Apprenticeship Programs should check out these scholarships.
Scholarships

Scholarships

Alberta's Apprenticeship and Industry Training System is an industry-driven partnership with government that ensures a highly skilled, internationally competitive workforce.

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Post Secondary Scholarships

Be sure to apply to your Post Secondary Institutions scholarships and awards. You do not want to

miss out on free money. Take a few minutes to apply!

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ScholarTree

ScholarTree is a great way to find scholarships in Canada!

Post Secondary Checklist Post Secondary Checklist

Grade 12 students be sure to check your post-secondary institution portal regularly so important information is not missed. Continue to search and apply for scholarships, grants, and bursaries and watch deadlines.

Alberta Student Aid

Familiarize yourself with the process of applying for loans and the Rutherford Scholarship.

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How to Apply

Use these step-by-step instructions to prepare and apply for Alberta Student Aid.

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ALIS

Check out the ALIS website for a month by month planning schedule.

Planning for Post-Secondary: High School Checklists - alis

Planning for Post-Secondary: High School Checklists - alis

Your time in high school will go by quickly. Before you know it, you will be making decisions about work or post-secondary school. It makes sense to plan now, for success later in life. Use these Grade 10, 11, and 12 checklists to plan for post-secondary school.

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Career Planning on ALIS Career Planning on ALIS

The ALIS website is a great tool for finding a career path and planning your post secondary education. Check out the links below.

Know Yourself - alis

Know Yourself - alis

The first step in planning your career is to know your values, your interests, and the things you're good at. It's time to get to know yourself. Take one or more of the quizzes to help plan your career path.

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Explore Post-Secondary Programs - alis

Explore Post-Secondary Programs - alis

Discover which institutions offer programs of interest to you, how long it takes to complete each program if you attend full time, and what type of credential you earn when you graduate from the program.

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Explore Occupations in Alberta - alis

Explore Occupations in Alberta - alis

Need help finding a job that fits who you are? You've come to the right place-you'll find more than 550 occupations to choose from. Learn what education and certification you'll need and whether you're a good fit for the job. Discover how much you can earn and what your duties will be.

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Junior Forest Ranger Program

If you love working outdoors this is a great opportunity for 16 - 18 year olds. The Junior Forest

Ranger Program can be checked out below. Be sure to apply before April 1, 2024.

Junior Forest Rangers - alis

Junior Forest Rangers - alis

A summer job for high school and post-secondary students to learn about the wide variety of career options in the fields of wildfire, forestry, ecology and more!

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WISEST Summer Research Program

The WISEST Summer Research Program encourages participants to explore a future in science, engineering, and technology fields. We encourage Gr. 11, female and/or non-binary students to check out the requirements. Apply before April 3, 2024.

Summer Research Program

Summer Research Program

Territorial Acknowledgement The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs, and research stations are primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis.

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HYRS

The Alberta Innovates High School Youth Research Summer (HYRS) Program invites Gr. 11

students to explore biomedical and health research. Take a look at the requirements below. Apply

before March 15, 2024.

Alberta Innovates HYRS

Alberta Innovates HYRS

Experience Research Outside the Classroom

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MyBlueprint MyBlueprint

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MyBlueprint is another great resource offered to Prairie Land students. You may already have an account set up through your school but if not click "sign up" at the link below. You'll need your student number to create your account, be sure to use your school email address and choose your school from the drop down menu when you sign up.

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myPass

Semester 1 marks can be viewed on your detailed academic report accessible through myPass.

myPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students to:

Order high school transcripts in English and French

View diploma exam marks

Register to write or rewrite diploma exams with online payment

View and print Detailed Academic Reports (DAR)

View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate)

Order additional copies of an awarded credential in English or French

Receive notifications for important messages

myPass

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Portfolio Portfolio

The Prairie Land website has helpful information for your grade 12 portfolio.

Grade 12 Portfolio Information - Prairie Land School Division

Grade 12 Portfolio Information - Prairie Land School Division

This page is designed to assist students in preparing their portfolios.

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Prairie Land Career Reps Prairie Land Career Reps

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Altario & Consort - Hilary Leuschen - (403) 577-3654

hilary.leuschen@plrd.ab.ca

Hope Christian - Margaret Dart - (403) 899-3786

margaret.dart@hopechristianschool.ca

Delia, Morrin, JCC & Youngstown - Dana Forsyth - (403) 854-3642 ext. 6191

dana.forsyth@plrd.ab.ca

Berry Creek - Bea Bosch - (844) 566-3743

beatrice.bosch@plrd.ab.ca

Prairie Land Public School Division Small Schools Planning for Big Futures. Prairie Land Public School Division Small Schools Planning for Big Futures.

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