2019 NACAC Fair - May 5th

A note from our Hamber counsellor Ms. Kartsonas regarding this NACAC Fair,

Parents and students can meet directly with university reps, get info on programs, tuition, scholarships, housing etc.  Also great seminars on essay writing, scholarships etc.  All free.  By registering, students will have direct access to the schools of their choice electronically.  Nancy

The Vancouver International Universities Fair is coming to Vancouver. Our beautiful city is once again host to 100s of universities from all over the world:

WHEN:  Sunday, May 5th

TIME:   1pm to 4pm

WHERE: Vancouver Convention Centre – West Building

COST: free

You and your students are invited! There will be opportunities to speak with university & college reps from all over the world and participate in workshops and panel discussions related to program admissions and career pathways.

Register at the following link:

https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/international-universities-fair/vancouver-international-universities-fair/

I highly recommend this event for all students and parents.  

Ms. Kartsonas

Raising Digitally Responsible Youth-A Parent's Guide

Please read an article forwarded to us from our Hamber counsellors regarding Raising Digitally Responsible Youth.

Eric Hamber Music Society - Hoodie Drive

Support the Eric Hamber Music Department by purchasing a hoodie. Order online at https://mymartket.com/collections/eric-hamber-secondary-music-department by this Sunday December 2nd for delivery before Christmas. Orders will also be taken during concert week, however delivery for those orders will be in January. There’s lots of colours and sizes to choose from, so check out the online store, and don’t miss out on your chance to get in on this early order!

SACY Winter 2019 Parent Workshops - Building Bridges With Your Teen

SACY is putting on 2 Building Bridges With Your Teen workshops in 2019. Register at www.sacy.eventbrite.com . More information can be found here.

2018 Faraday Show: Magic? or Physics?

The Faraday Show is UBC’s annual science show for children, presented by UBC Physics & Astronomy. This year join us to explore the scientific secrets behind magical wonders! Why would something roll uphill, not downhill? Can you make something moving away come back just by thinking? How can a plate float in mid-air, with no one touching it? How can we make things disappear, and reappear? And, how do make time go backwards, to un-mix colours that you already mixed together? We will explore these questions, and more, through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities. This show is for children of ALL AGES, and adults who are young at heart!

WHERE:LIFE 2201, 6138 Student Union Boulevard(UBC CAMPUS). The North Parkade is the closest parking lot to the LIFE Building.

WHEN:SUNDAY, December 9, 2018, 2:00-3:30 PM

COST : FREE!(But bring non-perishable food items to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank!)
No RSVP required, though we recommend arriving 15-20 minutes earlier for good seats.

For more information please contact the outreach program at:outreach@phas.ubc.ca/604-822-059

UBC Engineering and Architecture - Annual Open House

UBC Engineering and Architecture is hosting its annual Open House event on November 24, 2018. It is an exciting opportunity for students to talk to UBC’s world class professors and current undergraduate students about the many different engineering disciplines that UBC has to offer. There will be live demonstrations, lab tours, and lunch provided at the event. 

Further details and RSVP can be found here:https://engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse. Don’t miss out!

Child & Youth Mental Health Presents: Strengthening Relationships

Vancouver Coastal Health’s NE Child & Youth Mental Health team is presenting multiple workshops on “Strengthening Relationships: A Group for Parents, Grandparents, & Caregivers”. More information can be found HERE.

Eric Hamber PAC Poinsettia Fundraiser

It’s time to order your poinsettias for the upcoming holiday season! The PAC Poinsettia Fundraiser is a way you can help to raise the necessary funds that allow us, as parents, to purchase essential supplies, and support the many programs at Hamber. You can place your poinsettia order online before November 20st using Munchalunch.com. Payment is by credit card only. We encourage you to sell poinsettias to you family, friends, neighbours, and local businesses!

It’s easy to place your order:

Simply go to http://munchalunch.com/schools/erichamber and click “register here” to open a new account. Follow the prompts, add your student’s name and grade (twice), and place your order! Only online orders will be accepted.

Ordering Details:

• Online ordering will OPEN on November 6, 2018 and will remain open until Tuesday, November 20, 2018

• The price list is below. ALL prices are inclusive of taxes. Payment is by credit card (VISA or MasterCard) only.

• Once your order is placed, there are no cancellations or refunds.

• ALL poinsettia orders must be paid in full and picked up in person at the school on Thursday, December 6th between 2:00 and 7:00pm or Friday, December 7 between 7:30 and 9:00 am. The exact pick up location will be announced at a later date. After 9:00am on Dec 7, all unclaimed plants will be donated to charity.

• Please direct any questions or queries to hamberpacfundraising@gmail.com

We are always in need of volunteers! If you are interested in helping on December 6th or 7th, please email hamberpacfundraising@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting our first school fundraiser of the year!

Your Eric Hamber Secondary PAC

Education and the Brain Speaker Series

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1. After this talk your brain will not be the same: Adventures in Neuroplasticity

Speaker: Dr. Lara Boyd, PhD
Location: Vancouver Technical Secondary School Auditorium Date/Time: November 21, 2018 6:30pm – 7:30pm

2. Bilingualism and Brain Health in Children

Speaker: Dr. Rachel Weber, PhD
Location: Vancouver Technical Secondary School Auditorium Date/Time: December 4, 2018 6:30pm – 7:30pm

3. Social and Emotional Learning in Children

Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, PhD
Location: Vancouver Technical Secondary School Auditorium Date/Time: January 22, 2018 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Vancouver Technical Secondary School Auditorium 2600 E. Broadway, Vancouver BC, V5M 1Y5

Doors will open at 6:00 for all with presentations beginning at 6:30. These talks are geared to parents and teachers who are interested in learning how education changes the brain. They will provide information on what behaviours improve brain health and promote learning, how bilingualism affects cognitive function and how social and emotional learning impacts education and achievement.

Tickets will be sold at the door pending availability but seating is limited so registration is suggested. Registration and ticket purchases at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/education-and-the-brain-speaker-series-tickets-51077491151?aff=eac2

Cost: $10.00/session or $25 if registered in advance for all three*
* All proceeds will support students of Laura Secord Elementary and help fund a Quebec Exchange for those in French Immersion.
Thank you for your support!