Firefighting Camp for Women - Camp GLOW
A free one week camp is being offered for young women 17 years or older who would like to experience what a career in firefighting would be like. It is sponsored by Women in Resource Development, Marine Institute and Memorial University, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and Conception Bay South Fire Department. Camp dates are July 19 - 23 (St. John's) and August 9 - 13 (Stephenville). For more information , visit http://www.girlsintrades.com and http://www.mi.mun.ca/campglow/ or contact Mary Clarke at 738-1138 or mclarke@wrdc.nf.ca.
Summer Bridging Program at Memorial University
The Summer Bridging Program is an interactive and intensive program for students who have missed the 70% admission criteria to Memorial University. It is open to students with an academic average of between 65 and 69.9 percent in the high school courses required for admission to Memorial. Students who successfully complete this program will be given the opportunity to attend Memorial University in the fall semester. The program runs from August 16 - 27 and is offered at Memorial University in St. John's and at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College in Corner Brook.
For more information see http://www.mun.ca/lifelonglearning/bridging_program/.
Get a jump start for Level II: Summer Program for 15 year olds having difficulty reading. The Barton Program utilizes the Orton Gillingham (Multi-Sensory Approach) in offering students a one on one tutoring program. This unique approach, designed for students who are struggling with reading, has proven successful in raising phonemic awareness and word decoding skills. All sessions are one on one and each student will have two sessions per week. Great for students with Learning Disabilities . . . read more (PDF)
Community Service and Leadership being Recognized: Congratulations to a BIG Scholarship Winner:
Dunne’s scholarship from TD Bank recognizes his community leadership. Through his involvement in the leadership group Allied Youth, he has made significant contributions to helping young people in Newfoundland and Labrador learn and develop new skills. Serving at both regional and provincial levels, Dunne has been the Provincial President and the International Co-President of the Allied Youth Executive. He has established four new Allied Youth groups and an annual training leadership conference. In addition to his significant contributions to Allied Youth, Dunne is Booth Memorial High School’s Student Council President, an active member of 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador, a lifeguard, a third-degree belt in Taekwon-do, and an experienced competitor in national and international arenas.
On May 7th, Booth Memorial honored Dunne in a celebration event which featured a presentation outlining his accomplishments, performances by the school’s jazz band, and acknowledgements from the School Board, MP Siobhan Coady and MHA Shawn Skinner. As well, Dunne’s K to 6 elementary school teachers attended to offer congratulations to their former student.
As a dedicated student and a community leader Cody is very deserving of this scholarship .... Congratulations Cody from the Staff and Students of Booth Memorial.
Booth Memorial is a senior high school located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. For the 2009-2010 school year, Booth has approximately 500 students, and offers a wide variety of courses and extracurricular activities.
Booth Memorial has established a Code of Conduct for all members of the school community to follow. This code of conduct was designed by students, teachers and parents. It outlines accepted behavior and practices to follow while within the school.There are many aspects of school life in which you may participate and we urge you to get involved. Here at Booth Memorial you will encounter a group of caring and dedicated teachers who will assist you to develop your academic and life skills. If you are prepared to commit yourself to preparing for a successful future then we offer you the people and programs to assist you along the way.
You live in a new age which calls for well educated, flexible, adaptable and technologically skilled young people. You are fortunate to be enrolled in a school which has already adapted the curriculum to help you achieve these goals. Our Future Pathways program is a program which will allow you to experience the reality of your future while still in school! You will sample a work place opportunity you may have interest in. The 2009 - 2010 school year marks the implementation of updated technology education curriculum with our offering of new Skills Trades courses. You will learn many relevant concepts which will assist you in your future work.
As you browse through the contents of our home page you will see that Booth Memorial High School is an ever evolving, vibrant school community. Our students make a smooth transition to post-secondary educational institutions or the world of work. Our professional and support staff members are well trained and committed to our students and their future. Our students are energetic, challenging, and rewarding. Feel free to drop by our on-line site or in person. Watch for exciting updates as Booth Memorial High School enhances our commitment to excellence in the days ahead.
Ms. G. Zwicker, Principal and Mr. P. Taylor, Assistant Principal
