Announcements – Highland Secondary

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Oct 15, 2026

Day 4 – HGFE

FRIDAY is Day 1 ABCD Flex

**NEW Announcements!

*Hair Dressing Exploration Day, Nov 9^th, any students thinking of becoming a hairdresser that would like to take part in a mini hands-on day at a local salon, please see Tracey in the Careers office.

*Could all Cadets please come to the office Thursday for a quick meeting.

*Interested in MCing Highland Assemblies? If you’re interested in MCing assemblies this year, please meet with Mr. Miller and Ms. Meredith on Thursday, October 15, at lunch in the library. If you can’t make the meeting, please connect with one of us.

*Thinking of attending VIU and would like to check it out, they are hosting VIU Fest on Saturday Oct. 24^th 12-4pm. Fun activities are planned for every corner of the Nanaimo campus. Student can experience university life through hands-on activities, interactive science displays, pop up classes led by VIU faculty and campus tours with current student ambassadors. They can also connect with student recruiters in the Future Students lounge to learn more about VIU programs and admissions. This is not an event that the school will be taking students to it is an open event for anyone interested in attending on their own time.

**PAST Announcements!

* Highland Secondary Spirit Wear Store is now open! It will run until Oct. 25^th – https://store.passionsports.ca/highland_secondary_spirit_wear_/shop/home

*Another First Aid class being offered on Nov. 18^th for those students who missed out on the first session, cost is $60. Please see Tracey in the career’s office.

*Thinking of getting a degree in Child and Youth Care, interested in the new Hyflex Format that allows you to remain in the community while connecting with the instructors from VIU, they are hosting an info session on October 28, 2026, 5 – 6 pm. For sign up instruction contact CYC@VIU.c or come to the careers office to scan the QR code and get some more information.

*Work BC is hosting a career fair on Wed. Oct 21^st, 1-4 pm at the Florence Filberg Center in Courtenay. Some business that will be there include Costco, BC Hydro, BC Ferries, McDonalds, Mt. Washington, Hot Chocolates, NIC RCMP, 19 Wing Reserves and many more, if you are interested in attending please sign up in the careers office we will go 1-2pm.

*The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) at Mt Washington Alpine Resort is looking for: NEW Volunteer Instructors You Commit your Time and Energy. We Provide Rewarding Experiences and Great Mountain Benefits.

Information Meeting: 27 October 2026 @The Filberg Centre (Upstairs). Please see poster in careers office for more information

*Students 14 and older wishing to take Food Safe, we are offering our first course of the year on Nov 19, 2026. Registration is on a first come basis, please come pick up a form in the careers office. Cost is $52 dollars

*Any students wishing to volunteer through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring program, please come and see Tracey in the careers office. This is a once-a-week time that you would go up to Brooklyn School and be matched with a little. This is a fantastic volunteering opportunity for your 30 hours and looks amazing on your resume. It’s a fun time to make a big impact on a younger student. Playing, reading, playing games to name a few activities.

*The 2027 Loran Award is now accepting applications! We are thrilled to announce that once again this year, we are offering up to 36 Loran Awards to students entering university in the fall of 2027 who distinguish themselves through their strength of character, commitment to service, and intrinsic sense of values-driven leadership. Applications accepted until Thurs, Oct. 15, 2026, at noon ET. apply.loranscholar.ca.