Finance Club will not be running this year.
If I had a million dollars…. how often have you thought about it? Is it possible to ever have a million dollars (other than by winning a lottery or robbing a bank, neither of which we recommend)?
The Finance Club is a chance for students who are interested in the world of investing and financial instruments to get together to share their passions, and look at what it takes to have a seven-digit figure in the bank. We will look at stocks, investing, and run a bit of a contest to see who can build a money making portfolio.
Another important component of the club is financial literacy—knowing what to do with your money, from earning it to spending it, saving, and investing. It’s the important money stuff that most people don’t know where to turn to get.
While we cannot guarantee that you will leave the club at the end of the year with a million dollars in your pocket, we do guarantee that you will have fun talking with other students about your financial passions, share some hints and tips, and gain some insight into the world of investing.
When we meet
Finance Club meets Tuesday at lunch in room 216. Students can drop into 216 other days during the lunch period to update their stock portfolios, make trades, and just chat with other club members. Bring your lunch and a friend!
Attendance at all meetings is not mandatory, but having fun and learning about your money is!
Please complete this questionnaire if you are interested in joining the club.
This semester the Finance Club meets in room 216 Mondays at lunch. Students can drop into 216 other days during the lunch period to update their stock portfolios, make trades, and just chat with other club members. If you get on our email list, we will send out an email to inform you of the coming week’s topic of discussion. Bring your lunch and a friend!
Attendance at all meetings is not mandatory, but having fun and learning about your money is!
Club facilitator
Useful links
The Stock Market Game
- For semester 2 we will use howthemarketworks.com for our stock market competition. When you create an account for yourself you will need to include in your username your first name and last initial so that we can identify who is who. Come to Finance Club on Tuesdays to meet with Mr. Milardovic and to get more direction. Other days you may come into 216 at lunch to do research and make trades.
Stock Markets
Stock Resources
BNN Bloomberg – the website for Mr. Milardovic’s favourite TV channel
The Motley Fool – a great site with many articles on publicly traded Canadian businesses, using language that is easy to understand for even the starting investor
Credit Cards
- How much do you know about Credit Cards? – a quiz on the Tangerine Bank website
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Financial Tips for Teens
- Money tips for 15-17 year olds infographic
More sites will be added to this list! If you come across any neat websites dealing with finances or stocks, please forward them to Mr. Milardovic.
Latest news…
DOCTOR WHO CLUB is on our END OF SEMESTER EXAM BREAK
Doctor Who Club returns on FEBRUARY 7th — the first Friday of semester 2.
Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) Scholarship
ERA’s 2025 Scholarship for $1 Million & $100K Dollars
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is excited to announce the return of two scholarship opportunities! The competition runs from January 1st, 2025 to September 30th, 2025 giving you plenty of time to see how many donated devices you can collect.
- $1 Million Dollar scholarship – Collect 1 million laptops and smartphones (suitable for donation) Canada-wide, and win.
- $100K Dollar scholarship for 100K approved devices
People can ship their items at no charge to ERA, using ERA’s shipping labels, get the items picked up for free from their homes by FedEx, UPS, Canada Post, or direct from an ERA truck if in the appropriate location. Non-approved items will be accepted, but only with a small fee. Items collected that pay the fees will also be counted towards the scholarship count totals.
Schulich Leader Scholarships: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
Due Date January 23rd, 2025 (1 Nominee chosen by school)
Value: $120,000, 100 awards given
Criteria: (must meet at least 2 of 3)
- Academic Excellence
- Community, Business or Entrepreneurial Leadership and Creativity
- Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
- Technology
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
- Applied scientific research
- Financial Need
- Submit email address, 2 name for references, 1 page summary of extracurricular activities, leadership/community involvement
Please speak to Mr. Betik if you wish to be considered as the school nominee before the due date!
Need to have 1 page summary of leadership and volunteerism (community, volunteerism, entrepreneurial activities) submitted by January 23, 2025
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming January 17th
It’s the big one — the earliest beginnings of the Doctor’s deadliest enemies, and the story of their evil genius creator, who unleashed them on an unsuspecting universe. Join us this week as we begin one of the great epics in Doctor Who history, with Parts 1 & 2 of GENESIS OF THE DALEKS. The genesis of terror begins this Friday January 17th after school in room 226.
Western national Scholarships
Western National Scholarships
National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate’s commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the Western National Scholarship Program includes the following scholarships:
Some of our National Scholarships include:
|
Value |
Scholarship |
# awarded |
|
$92,000 |
Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$80,000 |
Neen Hodgins National Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$80,000 |
Neen Hodgins President’s International Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$70,000 |
President’s Entrance Scholarship |
1 |
|
$65,000 |
President’s Entrance Scholarship |
4 |
|
$50,000 |
President’s Entrance Scholarship |
15 |
|
$50,000 |
James Jenkins President’s Entrance Scholarship for Black Students |
5 |
|
$50,000 |
National Indigenous Scholarship |
5 |
|
$100,000 |
International President’s Entrance Scholarship |
3 |
|
$30,000 |
Faculty Entrance Scholarship |
15 |
|
$5,000 |
National Scholarship Study Abroad Award |
46 |
|
$2,000 for one year |
National Merit Award |
50 |
The on-line application for the Western National Scholarship Program and additional information including number of students each school can nominate can be found at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/national_scholarship_program.html
Should you have any questions or require further details about the Western National Scholarship Program, please contact Norma Merino at 519-661-2111 extension 85958 or email nmerino@uwo.ca
Criteria: (applied to Western through OUAC)
– 90% overall average on all 4U/M level courses
– creative and innovative thought
-high achievement in extracurricular activities
-commitment to school and community service
must be nominated by school (SBCSS can nominate up to 4 students)
In order to be considered for nomination, students must submit a 1 page resume outlining their extra-curricular activities, leadership experiences, and community involvement. This must be submitted to Mr. Betik in Guidance by Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Please see Mr. Betik if you have questions.
DOCTOR WHO CLUB: Coming January 10th
A futuristic weapons manufacturer…a hotel where each room is a window into the past…and a girl named Joy, on her own at Christmas. What do all these things have in common? Join us as the Doctor investigates when Doctor Who Club returns with the 2024 Christmas special: JOY TO THE WORLD. The adventure resumes this Friday January 10th after school in room 226.
Current standings
| Player | Amount |
|---|---|
| amilardovic | $500,000.00 |
Last updated October 5, 2021
