Sprott-Shaw Blog

This was the Careers in Care in Duncan.  Great Turn out they had the students lining up outside the door at 230pm and some outsiderers, about 5 or more came in to utilize this opportunity as well.

March 31 3-5pm Nanaimo will be hosting another Careers in Healthcare.

Courtenay April 15th a Careers in Healthcare there too!!!!

Wow what a great opportunity!! Everyone in those area go check out the Careers in Healthcare Fair!!

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Did you see that Hockey Game??? No…not the one where Crosby makes the ultimate goal of his life, giving the entire nation something to scream about, but the one where students had to play against each other under less than desirable conditions? Or how about the breathtaking performance of our figure skaters, the nail biting curling match or the inspirational Torch Relay??

That’s right, the Olympic Games just didn’t happen in Vancouver, it happened in Kelowna! Yes, even WE felt the magic from the Olympics and we wanted to participate in our own version of this world wide event.

Lots of chaotic fun was had by students and staff over a two day period hosting there very own Olympic Games.  I would even go as far as saying that eyebrows were raised, smirks were made and uncontrollable laughter was had by all. But nothing beat the feeling of pride when our Olympians stepped up to the podium to accept their medals.

Thanks everyone that participated and contributed to the fun! It was an event to remember!

Awesome event!!! Pictures will be posted soon!!

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Most of us will not be able to take advantage of the Olympic Games, and most of us will never know what its like to pass on the Olympic Torch. Canadian history has been and will be made over the next couple of weeks. SSCC has proudly participated and shared in this journey leading up to this world wide sporting event.

The Kelowna Community did experience some of this magic by way of the Torch traveling through on its way to Vancouver. Niomi Mattioda is a current Practical Nursing student who was given the honour of carrying this torch through Kelowna. The flame was passed to her by Gerry Zimmerman, a local hero. Gerry Zimmerman was the acting Fire Chief during the 2003 Kelowna fires which devastated our community. Through Gerry’s leadership and grace, he injected hope and pride into the hearts many during this tragic time. This just added to Niomi’s excitement.

Niomi was proud to have carried the torch and was encouraged to keep going through continous applause from the masses of people lined the streets to cheer her on. Niomi expressed how exciting and thrilled she was to be one of few to have this honour. The Kelowna Campus is very proud of Niomi and they all feel that she represented B.C. with pride.

Congratulations Niomi! May your experience be something that you can look back on with pride for years to come. We are all so proud of you!!

Kelowna students runs with 2010 Torch

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It’s not everyday that a student walks into class and is handed keys to a BRAND NEW CHEVY AVEO! Tears and excitement were had by all when Laura Davis received the news that she was the WINNER of the Chevy Aveo promotion. We can confirm that Laura’s prior vehicle was on its last legs, and that the Aveo is now in a good home. Laura loves it!

Laura feels like she has a ‘fresh start’ not only with her new career, but having a reliable car to enable her to succeed. Laura’s worries of car repairs, and finding money to maintain her ‘old beater’ are now a thing of the past, providing absolute focus on her studies as a Legal Secretary. Not only is she currently holding an honour roll status, but her attendance is sitting at 97%. We can all rest in knowing that Laura absolutely deserved to win!

Laura and her new ride!!

Congratulations!!!

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Mark Drysdale and Amanda from Tourism Nanaimo were guest speakers at Sprott Shaw Community College’s Nanaimo campus. Great information and resources were shared. Nanaimo Tourism have 400 plus members which is a great way to begin your networking because you never know when that next job will be from.

February 18 Ron Holmes from Canada department of National Defense (work renewal officer) Civilian and on March 10 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm the Nanaimo guest speaker will be Marg Fraser from VIHA Mental Health.

The guest speakers coming up sound exciting and I am sure will be have tons on information!!

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On December 17, 2009 the East Vancouver Campus held one of their biggest and most successful potlucks ever. The potluck was held in the East Vancouver campuses new nursing/rca building. Over 100 staff and students attended the potluck. Entertainment was provided by 4 talented students who sang their hearts out. Prizes were given out for people who gave food bank donations. Prizes included Canucks tickets, Sprott Shaw paraphernalia, and an autographed Kevin Bieksa hat. Students who donated food put their names into a draw for prizes. East Vancouver total food donations reached a record high, over 500 items (about 14 boxes). There was plenty of food for everyone! I spoke to the lovely advisor from the East Vancouver campus and she was saying how she is grateful to have such amazing students and coworkers.

What a great way to wrap up the year and a very generous donation!!

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The Prince George campus this year decided to adopt a family through their local Salvation Army Christmas campaign. The family they adopted was a 32 year old single mom with 6 children; the ages ranged from 2 to 13 (5 boys and 1 girl).

The Prince George campus managed to collect a lot of food and clothing for everyone in the family. In the end they brought the family over 6 boxes of stuff! The families wish list were for warm clothing, hockey sticks, balls, board games for the boys and for the girl she wanted dollies and puppies. Everything on the list was achieved plus a little extra. The Prince George campus managed to get a $50.00 certificate for a turkey as well.

Sharon our lovely advisor from Prince George is also a billet coordinator for the Prince George local BCHL Hockey team and she managed to get 2 family passes for 8 which included popcorn, pop, mini hockey tickets and #1 FAN sponge hockey finger! How exciting!!

I am sure the family will enjoy everything which was given as there were so many generous donations… The Prince George campus hopes to do this again next year!

This is such a great thing to do! This time of year can be hard for a lot of people, it is the time to give and be grateful for what you have!

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On Monday December 14, 2009 the Vernon campus held their student appreciation day and open house! They served hot chocolate, apple cider, hot chocolate chip cookies and snacks for all. Students enjoyed the goodies on their break and open house guests included Community Futures, Access to Employment, Nurse Next Door, CBD, Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society and Vernon chapter of learning Disability Association.

Sounds great! I’ll be posting pictures on Flickr!!

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The Maple Ridge campus is well into the Holiday spirit, all the students and staff deserve a pat on the back for getting into the spirit of giving this holiday season, so far this year we have accomplished the following:

Christmas Food Drive Competition–> Congrats to the CSWSS class for accumulating the most donations for the Maple Ridge food bank. Overall, we managed to raise over 400 items so far in less than a month.

Adopt a Family –> Maple Ridge would like to thank the Cythera Transition House Society for recommending a family in need. This year the Maple Ridge campus adopted a single mom who is just recovering from surgery and needed some assistance providing a good Christmas for her kids, a 14 year old son and a 19 year daughter who is expecting her first child in April.

The Maple Ridge Campus raised enough money to buy everything on their Christmas Wish List!!!

Salvation Army Blankets and Clothing Drive –> This has been an overwhelming success, raising over 70 items so far, again Maple Ridge would like to commend the students and staff at the campus for being in the spirit giving.

Both the Food Bank and Salvation Army drives are continuing throughout the holiday season.

More exciting news for the Maple Ridge campus include:

Congratulations to Director Rick to being elected to the board of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to the staff and students of the Maple Ridge campus PN program for achieving a 100% pass rate on the National exam!!

Season’s Greetings!!

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In early October the New Westminster campus had been nominated for the annual business excellence award in New Westminster. Annually, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Celebration of Business Excellence competition process, in which companies are nominated, submissions are made and adjudication is done by five judges from the business community. This process culminates in a gala dinner at which the winners are announced.

The New West campus felt good and quite gratifying about being nominated. But winning is better!! The New West Campus won the award for Business excellence in New Westminster for 2009, and they received their plaque at the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored dinner. There were five other nominees including the Boat House Restaurant at the Inn on the Quay!

Doug the Director of the New West campus is very proud! Doug thanks his outstanding New Westminster team! From the superlative and absolutely exemplary job of Ursula, she always does from the time of admission and throughout the year, with the help of Ed and other PN advisers, and with the caring and upbeat assistance of Swashna and Doreen, through to the professional competent, and supportive teachers like Barb, Mitch, Terry and her ECE staff, Gail and her PN staff, Judith and her clinical instructors – and others who have taught for us – and finally to the job preparation stage and beyond with New Westminsters GSR Lindy, the satisfaction and success of the New West students and clients have been at the heart of everything the New West campus does. And this is true throughout Sprott Shaw College.

“Proudly serving the New Westminster Community for Over 15 years”

Congratulations to the New West campus, we are very proud of you!

Winner of the 2009 New Westminster Business Excellence Award

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