Sprott-Shaw Blog

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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