2010 Grade 12 Essay Scholarship and |
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Grades 6-12 Technology Scholarship |
| The Technology Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in technology-based learning. The BCSSA and Apple Canada invite BC public school students in grades 6-12 to design a website for an opportunity to receive a scholarship prize of an Apple MacBook. There are four MacBook awards, one in each of the grade-level entry categories: Grade 6-7, Grade 8-9, Grade 10-11 and Grade 12. Download the flyer here. |
Grade 12 Essay Scholarship |
The Grade 12 Essay Scholarship provides financial assistance to students planning to pursue a teaching career. One scholarship winner will be chosen among finalists from each of the BCSSA's six regional chapters by a committee of educators. The winner will receive $1000, and the five finalists will receive $200 each. In addition to submitting an essay, applicants must provide a transcript of grades and two letters of reference attesting to school/community leadership. The topic for the 2010 Grade 12 Essay Scholarship is "In an age of distraction, how does technology help or hinder student engagement?" Entries must be received by April 20, 2010. Send to: |
2008-2009 Scholarship Winners |
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| Technology Scholarshps Winners | |
Grades 6 - 7 |
Divisions 1 & 2 - Instructor Ms. Wilson, Ridgeview Elementary School, SD 45 West Vancouver Project: Ridgeview Ancient Civilizations Virtual Museum |
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| Judges Comments: Wonderful collaborative work! | |
| Grade 8 | Jeanne Chan, Eric Hamber Secondary School, SD 39 Vancouver Project: Greenhouse Effect |
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| Judges Comments: Evidence that a lot of research and time went into this. | |
| Grade 9 | Tyler Horsfall, Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary, SD 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Project: Nine-High - A Guide to Help Grade 9's |
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| Judges Comments: Creative and skillful work - well done! | |
| Grade 10 | Richard Ye, Eric Hamber Secondary School, SD 39 Vancouver Project: An Intro of Mathematical Functions |
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| Grade 11 | Abbie Dol, Alpha Secondary School, SD 41 Burnaby Project: Cupcake Cure |
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| Judges Comments: This project is very creative and invites viewers into the theme even if they are not that interested in 'cupcakes' or baking. | |
| Grade 12 | Denis Malinowski, Point Grey Secondary School, SD 39 Vancouver Project: DMS Earthquakes |
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| Judges Comments: DMS Earthquake was able to integrate a professional look with relevant information including recent articles, video, a forum and even a game. Very attractive and functional. | |
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| Grade 12 Essay Scholarships | |
| E/W Kootenays | Marianna Boscariol, L.V. Rogers Secondary School, SD 8 Kootenay Lake Essay: Student Engagement |
| Fraser Valley | Alana Cook, Maple Ridge Secondary, SD 42 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Essay: Teaching Us Humanity: The Importance of Keeping Compassion in the Classroom |
| Metro | Lindsey Kenler, Seaquam Secondary School, SD 37 Delta Essay: Student Engagement: Creating and Maintaining Engagement in a Rapidly Changing World |
| Northern | Jennifer Zingre, North Peace Secondary School, SD 60 Peace River North Essay: An Engaging Way to Learn |
| Okanagan-Mainline | Teresa Johnston, Princess Margaret Secondary School, SD 67 Okanagan Skaha Essay: Student Engagement: Creating and Maintaining Engagement in a Rapidly Changing World |
| Vancouver Island | Jennifer Emery, Edward Milne Community School, SD 62 Sooke Essay: How Do You Spell "Boo-Yah"? |
| French Division | Alec Janssens, École Gabrielle-Roy, SD 36 Surrey Essay: Une Solution Simple...À une économie globale |
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