Morning Announcements – February 3, 2015

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Feb 3 Good luck to our court sports teams travelling to Kenora today.  Teams are excused at 9:15 am.  Also good luck to our girl’s hockey team travelling to Sioux Lookout tonight and come out and watch the boys hockey play Sioux Lookout at 6:30 tonight. Wear your blue and gold tomorrow to show your support for our Nordic Ski Team hosting NorWOSSA tomorrow!
Feb 3 There will be a free family fun day at Camp Brigitte sliding hill on Monday, Feb. 16th and if you are in need of some volunteer hours they could use your help.  You can pick up a poster at the office with the contact information.  The Dryden Minor Hockey Association is still looking for volunteers to help set up for the hockey recognition dinner on Feb. 12th – you can sign up at the office.
Feb 3 Any female students interested in attending the Skills Competencies Canada Trades Fair in Waterloo, please come to the office for more information or see Mr. Bartlett.
Feb 3 Skating races are open to high school students this year.  Please sign up in the main office or see Mr. Bartlett for more information
Feb 3 The Dryden Rotary Club will be sponsoring a student to attend the Adventures in Technology in Saskatoon.  This is a comprehensive, carefully planned 4 ½ day event that will enhance your awareness and understanding of technology and the many ways that it affects our lives.  Interested students stop by the guidance office for more information.
Feb 3 Are you a Grade 11 student that is planning to attend Confederation College after graduation?  You may qualify to have your $95 Application Fee paid for and receive a $1,000 Entrance Award through the Confederation Bound – Early Acceptance program.  Stop by the guidance office for more information.
Feb 3 Students you can have your say about your education…Apply now for the 2015-16 Minister’s Student Advisory Council.  This is a group of about 60 students from publicly funded schools all across the province.  They share their ideas and advice with the Minister of Education.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. McConnachie, Mr. Bartlett or Ms. McMaster. The deadline to apply is February 28th.
Feb 3 Grade 12 students it is time to start applying to university and colleges and you can also check out the latest scholarship and bursary information on the DHS website.  Please stop by the Guidance office for more information.