When we meet
We will have two special “TRY ROWING” Events at the Cambridge Rowing Club at Riverbluffs Park on Saturday, September 21st (1-3 pm), and Tuesday, September 24th (5:30-7:30), 2024. Everyone is welcome! No experience required! Come give rowing a try and see if it’s for you! Prior to participating, students must complete a swim test, which takes place on Monday, September 16th.
Please see Ms. Currie or Ms. Vorsteveld for forms and more information.
Otherwise, look out for Indoor Rowing Club workouts in the mornings before school through the winter months. As well, we will run additional swim test programs in the spring, and a LEARN TO ROW program in the spring as well! For students interested in competing, there are also opportunities to race in regattas around Ontario! There is something for every level of interest in rowing.
Club facilitators
Useful links
Email Rosanna Currie to be added to the Rowing D2L page for more information.
Latest news…
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.
