Final Report Card June 27

Just a reminder that report cards will be distributed to students on Wednesday, June 27th at 10am.  Students are to report to their Period 1 teacher.

Our Latest Work of Art: "WestCoast Watching"

Sullivan Heights is now the proud owner of a new piece of art!  The Aboriginal Scratchboard entitled "WestCoast Watching" was created by two students in our school, led by our Aboriginal Support Worker.

Below are their stories:

From Dallas Yellowfly, Aboriginal Youth Care Worker:

When I came to Sullivan Heights as the new Aboriginal Youth Care Worker I was eager to see something inspiring on the wall: something artistic, something eye catching, and of course something that showed Aboriginal culture in a positive light.

I met two students in Mr. Pelech’s art class that were willing to use their artistic ability and talent and help me with this idea. Instantly the project grew beyond my expectation.
I am proud to say that we will all be able to see the final result on the school walls soon!

From Alysha Collie, Grade 10:

When I look at this piece, I feel a great sense of accomplishment. Sometimes I look at it and think “Wow, I was capable to actually fabricate a part of this?” Without Dallas Yellowfly, this piece would not have been a reality. At first, he asked me my idea of doing a scratchboard art project with him. This idea would truly force me out of the boundaries I have with my art creations.

After partnering with fellow student, Willow Lietz, we needed to figure out was what this piece was actually going to contain. It was a mutual decision that we should do something nature related. Being a huge fan of animals, particularly the strong emotions I get from looking at a raccoon’s face, it could not be a better opportunity for me to use this animal in a project for the first time. Immediately at the idea of nature, I knew exactly what I wanted, and Willow had liked the idea of the symbolism behind the bear in Aboriginal culture.

We got to work and collected several images for inspiration. Finally we were able to find one that suited all of our expectations.

From Willow Lietz, Grade 10:

A great deal of effort went into the making of “WestCoast Watching”. The raccoon symbolizes the mischievous trickster within each of us and the curious nature we all carry. It represents a different part of each of our personalities that many of us don’t choose to make a focal point of. A raccoon applies a grave amount of importance to the cleanliness of its surroundings so naturally it does not accept something at face value. Instead, it takes one’s appearance and cleanses it in order to see it in its pure immaculate state. Much different from the raccoon’s personality, the bear chooses to focus on slightly different aspects of life.

The bear is viewed as a motherly figure and that which watches over and protects the well being of others. We chose to include the bear’s figure within the moon in a position where she was able to watch over the raccoon in order to portray her protective nature. The bear, in fact, was the symbol I was given according to the date of my birth. Both the sly and intelligent raccoon and the strong and motherly bear represent a common sense of balance each of us have within.

Congratulations Thomas Nelles!

Congratulations to Thomas Nelles a grade 12 student here at Sullivan Heights for beating out professional artists in his bid for a digitally designed mural project, located on a wall in Newton. 
The theme of the Newton mural is a representation of social, cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity in Surrey. 
Way to go Thomas!

Installation of new marked crosswalk on 144th.

In the near future, Sullivan Heights will receive the installation of a marked pedestrian crosswalk on 144th street opposite the main pedestrian access at the school.  This will help to provide an attractive, practical and safe alternate crossing point for students.

This crosswalk will also provide access to the southbound bus stops on 144th Street that
are well used by students travelling to and from the school.

2012-2013 AP Students!

Mr. Pacheco and Ms. Garr enjoyed seeing many of our 2012-13 AP students at the meeting on June 7th. We look forward to a challenging and highly rewarding year ahead which will include a field trip to see Taming of the Shrew on September 12th at Bard on the Beach, and several planned excursions to SFU Surrey and Burnaby. A reminder to students to please return their signed letters to indicate their intention to take the AP exams next May. Also, if AP English Literature and Composition students or parents have any questions about the summer reading assignment, please do not hesitate to email or tweet Ms. Garr.
(email: garr_s@sd36.bc.ca twitter @garrs website: http://garrs.webnode.com)

Have a wonderful summer and we will see you all in September!

Awards Ceremonies Cancelled

Please note that the Awards Ceremonies are cancelled for this year. This includes Awards Ceremonies that would have been held during the day on June 12th and 13th and on the evening of June 25th. 

Students will still receive awards but they will be dsitributed with their report cards on June 27th.

School Exams are fast approaching!

Our school exams are coming up! We will be running a shortened schedule on June 19th and 20th. Students will begin at 8:25 and be dismissed at 2:05. Teachers will be available for help until at least 2:45 on these days.

All students in all grades are in session up to and including June 20th. 

Forum for Young Canadians

Forum for Young Canadians  are currently taking applications for next school year.
The Forum is about one week that may very well change the rest of your life.
It’s about giving smart, engaged and opinionated 15 – 19 year olds a chance to recreate parliament for a week. In Ottawa. On the Hill. With other equally ambitious youth.
It’s about getting inside—deep inside—Canadian politics and public affairs and seeing what running the country looks like up close. It’s about learning how to collaborate and share ideas, then turn them into real community action.

Beyond the history books, beyond the news channel and beyond classroom debates, there’s a lot to discuss. Your voice can make an impact now.
If you have ideas. If you think and read and talk about what’s going on in the world. If you have something to say—say it at Forum. Be a Voice. 

Clink the link below to find out further information about how to apply.

http://www.forum.ca/forum2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128&Itemid=172&lang=en

Mr. J's Social Studies Student of the Month

Every month Mr. J selects a “Student of the Month” for each class.  The students must exhibit excellence in learning.  But more than just that…these students are just plain nice people to be around that make classes fun, interesting, and enjoyable.  The students were all treated to a pizza/pop lunch on Tuesday June 12.  Individual pictures were taken….which are now proudly displayed in Mr. J’s Hall of Fame…for all to see. 

Congratulations to the following fantastic students!

Social Studies 8

February - Harinder K.
March - Devon R.
April - Ray S.
May - Gurneet S.
June - Jaspreet N.
Student of the Year - Harinder K.

Social Studies 11

February - Jasmeen B.
March - Matthew A.
April - Teresa L.
May - Steven N.
June - Priya G.
Student of the Year - Matthew A.

Social Justice 12

February - Harleen R.
March - Elaine E.
April - Alvin N.
May - Pawan S.
June - Zaafar J.
Student of the Year - Alvin N.

Course Selection Changes

Counsellors are in the process of scheduling students into the courses they requested for the 2012-2013 school year. If your teen would like to make changes to their selections we advise them to come and see their counsellor before they leave for summer vacation.

We are anticipating more students than ever next year at Sullivan Heights; to give yourself the best chance of getting the schedule you would like, please see your counsellor before the end of June.

Grad Commencement Start Time and Parking

6:00pm – Students are to report to the school

6-6:30pm – Time for photos with Cap and Gown   
7:00pm sharp – Commencement ceremony begins

Parking for Grad Commencement:
            - school parking lot
            - parking lot above top field and portables
            - parking lot behind school (146 street)

Grad Commencement Rehearsal: June 6

Time:  1:30 pm – Students are to report to the Theatre for the rehearsal.
After the rehearsal students can pick up their commencement gowns, which must be returned immediately after the commencement ceremonies. 


Sorry….But there is no opportunity for photos once the ceremony is completed.  All students must pick up their gowns after the 1:30pm assembly and should take their pictures before arriving at commencement.

Grade 12 Transcripts for Post Secondary Applications

 If you are graduating this school year and are applying to a post secondary institution (PSI) for September admission, please use the online PSI Selections Form to indicate where you want the Ministry of Education to send your transcript information. For more information, click on the Post Secondary Institution Selections link after logging in.

https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/

BASES Aquarium Field Trip

One of this year's HIGHLIGHTS was planning and awaiting our class trip to the aquarium.  Students began 2 Science workbooks and most have completed both.  One was an informational workbook on Endangered Species.  The other was a booklet on Exploring the Seashore.  There became a collective energy in the classroom, as the anticipated field trip was on the Horizon! 
Students found several news stories that were discussed during Current Affairs.  One story was about a porpoise which had been abandoned and found around Horseshoe Bay.  Fortunately, he was rescued, but was in very bad shape.  The Vancouver Aquarium nursed him back to health, named him Jack and it was decided that he would live at the aquarium.  Jack has made his home with another porpoise named Daisy. 

Students became excited about a news story regarding the new penguin exhibit!  Everybody was looking forward to seeing these birds in person. 

After an almost year of Recycling and a Generous donation from Sullivan PAC, we booked our trip to the Aquarium for May 24!

Our Vancouver Aquarium Field Trip was a HUGE SUCCESS!  Students and BASES teachers would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to our PAC for providing such an Excellent Learning Opportunity with our Vancouver Aquarium Field Trip! 

Please visit our class BLOG at buzzinbases.blogspot.com to view our photos!

Ms. Fuller - B.A.S.E.S. Teacher

Support your school as it hosts BC Summer Games participants this summer!

The BC Summer Games is being held in the City of Surrey July 19 to 22 and excitement is building for this youth athletics showcase.

Surrey Board of Education chair Laurae McNally says “The BC Summer Games is an investment in our youth, our city and our province,” says McNally.  “It is a great venue for young people to participate in and experience the rewards of sport and competition, and with the event here in Surrey, it offers an opportunity to see some of the best emerging athletes in B.C. right here in our own backyard.”

Numerous Surrey School students are volunteering and several current or retired school district employees are also involved. In addition, participants will be lodged at the 14 schools in the Surrey School District: Sullivan Heights Secondary being one of them.

We are in need volunteers for our school specifically.  The title we need volunteers for is called Accommodation-Volunteers.  These volunteers will act as Hosts and will check athletes and/or officials in and out of accommodation (our school), monitor accommodation rules and regulations, and provide assistance as needed for those residing in the school. It is important to us that we have volunteers associated with our school – as they have a vested interest in our site and community.  We want to welcome athletes and officials from around the entire province to Sullivan Heights Secondary.  As a Host we want to make Surrey’s version of the B.C. Summer Games and their experience in Surrey the best it can be. 

Our School will have a special task in that we are hosting athletes/coaches travelling the furthest distance.  They will be with us for one night on the 18th of July.  They will then move on to their assigned accommodation site for the remainder of the games.  We will then be accepting officials that will remain with us from the 19th – 22nd.  Please contact me, Mr. Hayes directly for more information at hayes_r@sd36.bc.ca or call 604-543-8749.  I will ensure that your questions are answered and if interested you are scheduled for our school at Sullivan Heights  Secondary.  New this year for the B.C. Games; if you have a child currently in Grade 12 and both of you would like to volunteer together this can be accommodated.  Registration can be completed at http://www.2012bcsummergames.ca/.  Please let me know if you have already registered and I will then make sure you are at Sullivan Heights.

According to BC Summer Games statistics, there will be as many as 2,818 athletes—with an average age of 14 years old—573 coaches and 399 officials attending this year’s event.

Thank you for the consideration,

Rex Hayes
Principal