Dec 13, 2019
Theresa from East Kootenay Addictions was able to come in and share her expertise on the different kinds of resources that are avaliable for individuals who are looking to find some help with addictions.
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Dec 2, 2019
Amber and Alexis came from ANKORS to provide a presentation on harm reduction. They provided many handouts and information on various kinds of substances. Below is contact information for them and the link to complete their survey.
Survey Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ANKORS-HR-Client-Survey They brought a variety of handouts to the class to provide some information about drug use and harm reduction. Please take some time to check out the pamphlets that they brought to class. They'll be back Friday. |
Nov 29, 2019
Mr. Pew and Mr. Gruggen came in today to expand on Brenda and Lauren's talk on mental health. Mr. Gruggen discussed three key strategies to 'happiness' and to help reduce stress. Mr. Pew expanded on those suggestions and provided an overview of counselling services as the school as well as the four quadrants of emotions.
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Nov 27, 2019
Today we had Laura and Brenda come from Child and Youth Mental Health to give a lecture on mental health and their services they can offer to students. This was a very informational session to gain a deeper understanding of some of the underlying stressors that teenagers face during high school and in their adolescent years. Please see attached notes and handout.
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Nov 22, 2019
Christy Dobi's final presentation was on self-branding. She provided us a format for considering what our 'image' future employers and peers want to see us as both in person and on social media platforms. We practiced and wrote a short elevator speech. Please ensure you've gathered notes from peers. Christy will be back November 28th during X-Block to give this presentation again if you missed it on Friday.
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Nov 18, 2019
Christy Dobi was back for another presentation on budgeting. She provided the framework for considering a budget for yourself in your first year post high school. Attached are some notes from the presentation and handout. Please see a class peer for notes if you missed the presentation.
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Nov 14, 2019
Today the first part of our double block was spent watching a MADD presentation. In Careers we had a guest presentation from Milo through the ANKORS organization from Nelson BC. Below is helpful websites and contact information, as well as, the kids help phone in case you need some support regarding today's presentation from MADD.
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Nov 6, 2019Today we had Christy Dobi from RBC come for her first of three presentations on 'Branding'. If you missed today's class please ensure that you gather guest speaker notes from a peer.
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Nov 4, 2019Today we had a presentation from the ITA. He shared his insights on trade opportunities and education.
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Oct 23, 2019Today we had guest speaker Rae Haddow Zoom in and discuss her role as a life coach and what life coaching can do for you. Attached are my notes, please see your classmates to gather some information on what the lesson could offer for you.
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Oct 11, 2019
Clara MacLeod - an Instagram Influencer - from The Vegan Bean came to share her entrepreneurial experience with us using social media. Please see my attached notes for more details and connect with your fellow classmates for further information and insight into what his lecture entailed.
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Oct 7, 2019Mr. Pew came in as a guest speaker. Please see my attached notes for a brief summary of the lecture. Connect with your fellow classmates for further information and insight into what his lecture entailed.
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