Elwick Newsletter - Seven Oaks School Division

JUNE 2012 ELWICK SCHOOLS O S DNEWSLETTERELWICK COMMUNITYSCHOOLVERLAND FORCE, PRINCIPALBOBBI-LYNN HAEGEMAN, VICE-PRINCIPALD a t e s t o R e m e m b e r !Monday June 11 PD/Admin Day, No ClassesJune 2012 Elwick Newsletter

A t E l w i c k w e a r e l e a r n i n g t o l i v e t h e S e v e n T e a c h i n g se v e r y d a y ! R e s p e c t , W i s d o m , C o u r a g e , L o v e ,H o n e s t y ,H u m i l i t y & T r u t h .From the Office...As we near the end of the school year we have many exciting events and news to share. We would like to wish three wonderfuland amazing ladies a wonderful retirement from Elwick Community School: Ms Valery Czarnecki our Guidance Counsellor,Mrs. Linda Swack our MY Educational Assistant, and Mrs. Connie Phinney our school secretary. All three of these ladieshave touched the hearts of many students, teachers, and parents and we wish you the very best in the future.Spring time brings many opportunities for students to practice being active outside while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.Congratulation to our grade 3-5 cross country runners who showed great Elwick spirit at the May divisional meet at LittleMountain Park. Our middle years students had a chance to participate in a track and field meet at West Kildonan Collegiate.Unfortunately rainy weather kept the MY divisional track and field meet from happening this year. However, participation in abaseball clinic here at Elwick school lifted the students’ spirits. Our grades 4/5 students will be enjoying a school track andfield meet and our early years students will have a day of outdoor fun at our June 15 th Tabloid Day. Thank you to both Mr.Lister and Ms Schettler as well as staff members who have put countless hours into organizing all these special events.As many families already know Elwick school is offering a BEEP summer school opportunity for all students in grades 1-8.This program runs from July 4 th -August 10 th from 9:00-3:00 and is free of charge for students attending Elwick school. Pleasesubmit your registration form to the office as soon as possible. We welcome the following BEEP teachers who are alreadybusy working alongside teachers in classrooms and are busy preparing and planning for some summer fun: Colby Grypiuk,Jennilee Beaupre, Gilli Brauntstein, Darcie Mitchell and Toni Rae Brown.We look forward to all the opportunities in June for families to get involved and enjoy some musical entertainment. Our SistemaWinnipeg students will be performing at MTYP June 18 th at 7:00pm. Transportation will be provided for families whowould like a ride to the venue. Please see Ms Oleson for further information. June 21 st is National Aboriginal Day and weinvite all of our families to enjoy an outdoor music concert featuring an Aboriginal dance troupe, as well as local talent fromour school and the community. The concert is from 1:30-3:15 and we encourage you to bring a blanket to sit on. On June 22 ndwe will also be having an afternoon assembly called Colours at 1:00pm. Mrs Dow, Ms Warner and Ms Risbey have beenworking very hard with the dance, fiddle, and music students to share a colourful musical performance! We hope to see youthere!Our Grade 8 Farewell will be held at Harbourview this year on June 28 th . We wish our grade 8 students all the best as theycontinue their learning journey in high school. We always look forward to visits from our past Elwick students. We love tohear about all their high school experiences!Our last assembly of the school year will happen on June 29 th at 9:30am. At this time our grade 8s will be honoured as well asour staff members who are retiring or leaving Elwick school. Families once again are welcome to attend this event.Our last day of school is Friday June 29 th . Students will be dismissed at 12:00 for the day and Kindergarten students will bedismissed at 11:00. Report cards will be sent home on the last day of school. Just a reminder children born in 2007 will beattending kindergarten in the fall. Please register your child in the school office. Any families who are moving over the summermonths please inform the office immediately as preparations for next year are already underway. At this time we wishyou safe and fun filled summer holiday! Let’s hope for plenty of sunshine!2 June 2012 Elwick Newsletter

On Thursday June 21, 2012, Elwick will be having an outdoorconcert in celebration of National AboriginalDay. You are invited to join us to watch performancesby an Aboriginal dance troop displayingeight different traditional dances. We will also behaving performances by our very own Fiddlewicks led by Mrs.Warner, a dance group led by Mrs. Dow, our grade six band students led byMr. Wallace, and our p.m. kindergarten and grade one students led by Mrs.Scott. We plan on having the concert outside (weather permitting) and if itrains, our location will change to the gym in the school. The event starts at1:30 p.m. and will last until 3:15 p.m.. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or ablanket to sit on. The students will be provided with a snack. Hope to seeyou there!Elwick's Aboriginal Education Group(A.E.G.) CommitteeWould you like to go to camp this summer?The Sunshine Fund can help!The Sunshine Fund enables Manitoba children who do not have the financial means throughparents, guardians or agencies, an opportunity to attend an accredited Manitoba summercamp.To date the Sunshine Fund has raised over $5 million dollars and has provided nearly 20,000summer camp experiences.If you would like to apply for assistance from the Sunshine Fund for sending your child tocamp, please call Mrs. McMillan - the School Counsellor for more information at 633-5641.Carole McMillanSchool Counsellor Elwick School3 June 2012 Elwick Newsletter

From Ms Prout….On Monday May 28 th and Wednesday May 30 th , middle years students signed up toparticipate in either a morning of afternoon softball clinic session covered by SoftballManitoba. We were very lucky to have three clinicians come in and show our studentsdifferent skills and strategies for softball. They also brought tons of equipment withthem and donated items such as balls, bats, gloves, stands and bases.Students learned how to throw, catch, run andhit by doing drills with their partner or as a whole group. After all of the exciting practicethey were able to use their skills during a fun game with each other.Thank you again to everyone who helped including the volunteers who ran the sessions,Mrs. Collette who loves softball and was able to arrange this fantastic day as well as allof the teachers and Beep staff.Batter Up!9 June 2012 Elwick Newsletter

SOCCER SKILLS SUMMER CAMPFOR PLAYERS AGE 4 TO 9 YR. OLDSFC Northwest will be introducing the “Coerver Coaching Technique” which is one of the largest and well respected soccereducational programs in the world. The technique is developed from the basics of Ball Mastery; to Receiving and Passing; 1 on 1moves; along with Speed & Finishing.FCNW would like to offer this program to players’ ages 4 to 9 years old who are interested in increasing their knowledge andskill level in a fun, noncompetitive environment. Players will be grouped according to skill level.The Coerver Coaching program believes that the game is made up of a series of movements and plays that involve differentfield positions. The program will allow players to work with others to gain confidence and skill which then can be introduced in theirown individual game situations.THREE ½ DAY CAMPSOption of choosing morning or afternoon sessions, dates and locationsDATES: July 3, 4, and 5 th /12 OR July 17, 18, and 19 th /12July 3-5: 9 – 12 am East St. Paul CC July 3-5: 1 – 4 pm West St. Paul CCJuly 17- 19: 9 – 12 am Tyndal Park CC July 17-19: 1 – 4 pm Garden City CCCOST: $75.00 per player Team rate minimum of 8 players $65.00_________________________________________________________________REGISTRATION FORMPlease submit payment and the below registration form prior to June 28 th 2012. Cheques payable to FC Northwest. Infoposted @ www.fcnorthwest.com or contact coordinator@fcnorthwest.comMailing Address: FC Northwest725 Kingsbury Ave Winnipeg, MB. R2V 3H9OR Drop off to FCNW Office 2 nd floor at 7 Oaks Soccer ComplexName:Address:Age: ___ Year of Birth _____ Gender: M FPostal Code: ________Fee: ____ Community Club______Contact Numbers: _________________________ Email: ________________________________Any limiting Health Factors: No ____ Yes ____ If yes please specify: _______________________PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE SESSION:July 3-5: 9 – 12 am___ East St. Paul CC July 3-5: 1 – 4 pm____West St. Paul CCJuly 17- 19: 9 – 12 am___Tyndal Park CC July 17-19: 1 – 4 pm_____ Garden City CCRelease: The undersigned being the parent or legal guardian or the child listed above, do hereby remise, release, and forever discharge the FCNorthwest Soccer Club and its agents and employees of and from all manner of action, causes of action, claims or demands in law or in equitywhich we may hereafter have for and cause, matter of thing and particular by reason of injuries suffered by the said applicant, by reason of anaccident or illness occurring during soccer clinics or other events and programs sponsored or conducted by the FC Northwest Soccer Club.I understand that by completing this form the FC Northwest Soccer Club is collecting certain personal information about my child, me and othermembers of my family including if necessary my Manitoba Health Personal Health Identification Number (PHIN) and any medical conditionsexperienced by my child. I also understand this information will be used only for the purposes of administrating the FC Northwest Soccer Clubplayer development and in instructional programs. I herby consent to such collection, use and disclosure of this personal information.Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian ______________________________________________10 June 2012 Elwick Newsletter

FC NORTHWEST SOCCER CAMPFC Northwest will be offering Summer Camps to enhance the development of youth soccer players from ages 6 to 14years old.The camp is for both the beginner and experienced players who want to enhance and develop their own individualskill level under the guidance of Club Head Coach Larry Ladobruk and Staff Coach Laurie McIvor. Players will beplaced in groups according to their skill level. Emphasis will be placed on skill development, technical training, tacticaltraining, fun competitions and small sided scrimmages.The camps are three days – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday rain or shine. Location: GardenCity C.C. fields adjacent to Canadian TireThe following weeks are options to choose from, sessions will be under the direction of StaffCoach Laurie McIvor:Week #1: Aug. 7 th , 8 th , 9 th /12Skills or Goalie Academy: In week 1 option to participate in a Goalkeeping Clinic in a.m. for thebeginner to the experienced player with the main focus on diving with the option to participate inthe regular skills camp in the afternoon.Week #2: Aug. 14 th , 15 th , 16 th /12Week #3: Aug. 28 th , 29 th , 30 th /12COST per Week:Full Days $130.00 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Supervised lunch hour 12–1)Half Days $ 85.00 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Early registration bonus prior to July 19/12: Full Days: $120.00; Half Days: $75.00Participants will need to bring bag lunch, soccer shoes/cleats, shin pads, socks,bottles, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat.2-3 waterCome out have fun, meet new soccer friends while refining your technique learning new skills andconcepts, all while building and developing confidence to play a more skilled level game of soccer.Please pass this information on to any other players who may be interested in attending. Informationposted at www.fcnorthwest.com or for any inquires contact coordinator@fcnorthwest.com11 June 2012 Elwick Newsletter

FC NORTHWEST SUMMER CAMPCheques payable to FC Northwest. Mailing Address OR can be dropped off to:FC Northwest2 nd Floor 7 Oaks Soccer Plex725 Kingsbury AveWinnipeg, MB. R2V 3H9For any inquiries contact: coordinator@fcnorthwest.comName:Address:__ Yr. of Birth ____ Age: ___ Female ___Male____Postal Code: __________________Phone:____________________________________(Home)(Cell)Parents Names: __________________________________ Email: _________________________Shirt Size: Youth M __ Youth L __ Youth XL__ Adult S ___Club Name: _______________________ Circle One: Recreational; D-League; Regional/PremierWeek 1: Aug. 7 th - 9 th ______ Week 2: Aug. 14 th – 16 th ______ Week 3: Aug. 28 th – 30 th _____Full Day: ____½ day a.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ____ OR 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. _____Goalie Camp: _____ ½ day a.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. only; OR full day with player skills in p.m. _____Payment amount submitted: _________ Cheque #_______________ Cash: _______Any limiting Health Factors: No YesIf yes please specify: _______________________________How did you become aware of the Soccer Camp: _______________________________________Release: The undersigned being the parent or legal guardian or the child listed above, do hereby remise, release, and forever dischargethe FC Northwest Club and its agents and employees of and from all manner of action, causes of action, claims or demandsin law or in equity which we may hereafter have for and cause, matter of thing and particular by reason of injuries sufferedby the said applicant, by reason of an accident or illness occurring during soccer clinics or other events and programs sponsoredor conducted by the FC Northwest Club.I understand that by completing this form the FC Northwest Club is collecting certain personal information about my child, meand other members of my family including if necessary my Manitoba Health Personal Health Identification Number (PHIN)and any medical conditions experienced by my child. I also understand this information will be used only for the purposes ofadministrating the FC Northwest Club player development and in instructional programs. I authorize FC Northwest to release andto publish any photographs, videos or recordings taken of my child or team along with his/her name. I understand these imageswill be used in promotional materials for FC Northwest and its affiliated organizations and members. I herby consent to suchcollection, use and disclosure of this personal information.Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian________________________________12 June 2012 Elwick Newsletter

830 Power StreetWinnipeg, Manitoba R2V 4E7Phone: 586-8061C o m m u n i t yb e g i n s h e r e .B E E P R O G R A MElwick Community School30 Maberly Rd. Wpg., MB R2P 0E2Telephone: 204 633-5641Fax: 204 632-6034WWW.7OAKS.ORGA reminder to all those wanting to be involved in BEEPprogram this summer, please get your registration formsin as soon as possible. If anyone needs more forms, extracopies are available in the office or see the other Mr. G.Scheduled Events are:Oak Hammock MarshTie-dyingTrip to the WhiteshellCraftsGoldeyes games - July 26GamesPlanetariumBeausejour Centennial 2012 Summer Fun For KidsSat. Aug 4 th Kids’ FestSun. Aug 5 th Heritage GamesClowns, Pony RidesHave fun the Pioneer Way,Face painting, Games,Games For All Ages!Entertainment, Bouncers The Marvelous Magic of -Magician GeorgePetting Zoo and much more!Energetic Jake ChenierSponsored by Network4change and Beausejour Centennial CommitteeVolunteers are needed for both days.Please call Irene at 268-9440 or Kelly at 268-2506 to volunteerFor more info go to www.ourhomeyourhome.caV. Force PrincipalB. Haegeman Vice-PrincipalC. Phinney SecretaryM. Pirrie SecretaryS. Howell LibraryB. Grubber Head CustodianB. Roccola Night CustodianT EA C HI NG ST AFFC. Shields C. WeekesM. Mann D. GebhardtN. Reay D. VaarmeyerC. Crawford A. HuberK. Lyons N. JemielityR. Brar G. ProutA. Deprez K. WhiteC. Parenteau P. HardingC. Spiers S. EvansS. Clarke E. RisbeyK. Schettler E. ListerB. Wallace K. OlesonR. Dow K. WarnerEA’S• E. Lobchuk • J. Eisbrenner• K. Jemielity • B. Melnyk• C. Sault • L.. Swack• D. Fisher • J. Weston• J. Ellison• V. Czarnecki Guidance• C. McMillan Early Yrs .Guidance• V. SandersLearning• R. ScottSupport• Jenny BilodeauW. Persowich PsychologistM. Hawula Social WorkerC. Singbeil Speech LanguageD. Mathers Comm. CoordinatorA. Zabalotnuk Comm. Connector13 June 2012 Elwick Newsletter

Elwick Village & Resource Centre Inc.1417 Fife St.Winnipeg, MB R2P 0A2Community ph 414-9436Centre ph 632-5992Fax 414-9010 June 2012Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat3Sweatlodge:Permissionform mustbe filled17HappyFather’sDay24June 25 th -29 th closed410-4 Drop in1-3 Make & take1-4 Ken is hereTabla 4-64-6 FOCUS+10 1110-4 Drop in1-3 Make & take1-4 Ken is hereTabla 4-64-6 FOCUS+1810-4 Drop in1-3 Make & Take1-4 Ken is hereTabla 4-64-6 FOCUS+25CLOSED510-4 Drop in10-12 CAHRD4-6 FOCUS+1210-4 Drop in10-12 CAHRD4-6 FOCUS+1910-4 Drop in10-12 CAHRDBoard Meeting4pm at school4-6 FOCUS+26CLOSED61-4 Drop in1-4 Ken is here4-6 FOCUS+131-4 Drop in1-4 Ken is here4-6 FOCUS+201-4 Drop in1-4 Ken is here6-7 Tenant Advisory4-6 FOCUS+27CLOSED710-4 Drop inWinnipeg HarvestTabla 4-64-6 FOCUS+1410-4 Drop inTabla 4-64-6 FOCUS+2110-4Winnipeg HarvestTabla 4-64-6 FOCUS+28CLOSED112-4 drop in1-4 Ken is here4-6 FOCUS+81-4 Drop in1-4 Ken is here*BINGO* 1-34-6 FOCUS+151-4 Drop in1-4 Ken is here1-4 Father Daycelebration4-6 FOCUS+221-4 Drop in1-4 Ken is here4-6 FOCUS+29CLOSED2CommunityClean up&BBQ*RSVP9162330June 25 th -29 th closed

Elwick Village & Resource Centre Inc.1417 Fife StWinnipeg, MB R2P 0A2Centre Ph. 632-5992Office Ph. 633-7128Fax 414-9010Community Ph. 414-9436SPECIAL EVENTS and NEWSPicture taken at FOCUSprogram. Helping youth findtheir artistic voice, develop andenhance their skills in writing, art,dance and performanceHours of operation;Mondays, Tuesdays,Thursdays: 10:00-4:00Wednesdays & Fridays: 1:00-4:00pm. We are closed in themornings, however, will be atour office unit 14-1411 Fifestreet if anyone needsassistance)Important dates:June 2 nd Community Clean Up &BBQ 11:00 – 3:00 Drop by the ElwickVillage Centre, pick up your bags,gloves and choose your route. Come asa family, group of friends, or join anothergroup for a walk.Return to the Centre around 1:00pm toenjoy a BBQ and prizes. Please RVSP ifyou plan to attend the clean-up and orthe BBQ. Call 633-7128 or 632-5992.Community GardensThere have been many concerns aboutthe raised garden beds that were placedwithin the community last summer.Therefore, they will be removed thissummer. As part of our clean-up day onJune 2 nd , residents who would like agarden bed for their yards can take whatthey can use. We will provide the toolsnecessary for removal. Any remandingbeds will be offered to other localcommunity gardens in the Elwick/Maplesarea.Advisory meetingsIf you live in the MB housing complex youare welcome to come attend the monthlytenant advisory meetings and speak onbehalf your community.July 1 st Canada Day in ElwickVillage Elwick Village Centre isplanning a Canada Day event withentertainers, music, and fireworks. Youwill not want to miss out! Watch out for afurther flyer with more information. Savethe date – July 1 st 4:00 – 10:00pm.We will be looking for many volunteers,let us know if you are interested!Personal use of centreLooking for a space to host your child’sbirthday party? Or maybe a baby shower?Upon availability Elwick village shares ourspace with community members. We requireat least 2 weeks’ notice and a $20.00damage deposit that will be returned oncean inspection of the centre is completedafter the party holder’s event. There will beno exceptions in the conditions. For moreinformation please contact Chelsea or KirstieBoard meetings and CommitteesIf you live in the Elwick neighbourhood youare welcome to come attend the monthlyboard meetings, or better yet join asubcommittee and get involved with ElwickVillage. Help plan community events andprogrammingFood bankJune 7 th & 22 nd 2:30-3:30Walk-ins welcome after 3:30Don’t forget your extra bags!Community Cleanup & BBQJune 2 ndBoard MeetingJune 19thTenant’s Advisory meetingJune 25 th 4:00pmBINGOJune 8 th 1:00-3:00pmFather Day CelebrationJune 15 th 1-4pmDuring the week June 25 th – 29 ththe centre will be closed forsummer program planning andplanning for our big Canadaday event – volunteers arealways welcome!

FoundationN E W SOh, The Places They GoWinning a Scholarship is Just the First Step of a Longer JourneySpring 2012Every year, the Seven Oaks EducationFoundation awards more than 80scholarships to students throughout theSeven Oaks School Division.But awarding the scholarship is only thebeginning because a scholarship is asmuch about the work that comes afterthe awards ceremony as it is about thework that came before.With that thought in mind, we catch upwith a few previous scholarship winnersfrom the Seven Oaks School Division tosee what they are doing now, and howtheir scholarship win impacted their lives –wherever their career path has taken them.Name: Keeley EdwardsGraduated: From WestKildonan Collegiate in2009Scholarships Received: The Nellie& Ben Zaidman Memorial Scholarshipfrom the Seven Oaks EducationFoundation, and Advanced EarlyAdmissions and an entrance scholarshipwith the University of ManitobaPost-Graduation Path: ComeSeptember 2012, Keeley will beginher fourth year at the University ofManitoba, in her third year of theBiochemistry Honours program. Inthe meantime, she’ll be spending hersummer working in a biochemistryresearch lab at the University.On Receiving Her Scholarships:“Receiving the Nellie and Ben ZaidmanMemorial Scholarship from the SevenOaks Education Foundation wascertainly an honor. Being a scholarshiprecipient has helped to reinforce thevalue of working hard and putting effortinto my education, and that ethic hasnot been lost in my years at university.I believe that having academic awards(monetary or otherwise) have been, andwill continue to be, a valuable part of myresume.”On the Importance of Scholarships:“I feel that scholarships are important,as they recognize and reward the effortsof students that act above and beyondexpectation. Although these students areoften those that do not require additionalmotivation, for many students, receivingscholarships becomes a goal; a goalwhich those students will strive to reach.In addition, with the cost of a postsecondaryeducation, scholarships are aninvaluable aid in paying for the educationthat their recipients desire to obtain.”Name: Alaina EdwardsGraduated: From WestKildonan Collegiate in2008Scholarships Received: WestKildonan Collegiate Institute 50thAnniversary Scholarship #2 as well as theHogg Centennial University of Manitobaentrance scholarship and the ManitobaYouth Leadership Scholarship.Post-Graduation Path: Alaina is finishingher final year of the Commerce HonoursProgram at the University of Manitoba,with a double major in Finance andLogistics and Supply Chain Management.In the meantime, she’s working as asummer student at Manitoba Hydro in thecorporate budgeting department.On Receiving Her Scholarships:“On a personal level, the scholarshipimpacted me by aiding in paying offsome of the costs of university. Incombination with other scholarships,it helped in covering almost my fullfirst year of course tuition. As tuitionand textbooks are so costly, it wasextremely helpful financially. I am verythankful for the scholarship and thesupport and opportunities it gave me.”On the Importance of Scholarships:“Scholarships help create opportunitiesfor people that may not otherwiseexperience those opportunities due tolack of funding.They also provide something for studentsto strive for in high school, encouragingthem to work harder. I feel this is goodmotivation as it helps encourage asense of work ethic which is extremelyimportant in University.”Name: Cameron PatrickGraduated: From WestKildonan Collegiate in2003Scholarships Received: The SevenOaks School Division/Seven OaksEducation Foundation Faculty ofEducation Scholarship, the Rotary Clubof North Winnipeg Scholarship and anEntrance Scholarship to the University ofWinnipeg.Post-Graduation Path: Cameronis currently working for the City ofWinnipeg as an operator at the watertreatment plant.CONTACT WAYNE SHIMIZU at Wayne.Shimizu@7oaks.org • VISIT SOEF at www.7oaks.org

On Receiving His Scholarships:“The scholarships I received help me goto university even though I did not comefrom an affluent background and had towork my way through university. Everylittle bit of extra money meant a littlemore time I could spend concentratingon school work.”On the Importance of Scholarships:“Personally, I feel scholarships are animportant part of the education systembecause they help students like myselfwho may not be able to afford to go touniversity to do so.”Name: Ian MartinWeedmarkGraduated: From WestKildonan Collegiate in 2006Scholarships Received: The SevenOaks Scholarship Board/ Seven OaksEducation Foundation Scholarship, theCreative Arts Scholarship, and a Universityof Winnipeg Entrance ScholarshipPost-Graduation Path: Ian graduatedwith his Bachelor of BusinessAdministration Degree from theUniversity of Winnipeg in 2010. Duringhis time at U of W, he became thevice-president of the U of W’s BusinessAdministration Students Association(BASA), a non-profit organization thatassists in the education, growth, anddevelopment of one’s peers.Today, Ian works at Manitoba LotteriesCorporation as a Buyer in the FinanceDepartment.On Winning His Scholarships:“The scholarship was initially a shock!And then I realized it was a great honorto be considered deserving enoughfor the chance to prove myself. It wasa confidence boost, and meant thatpeople saw potential in myself thatmaybe I did not completely see. I hadalways known I was going to University,but receiving the scholarships gave asense that I deserved to be there, andproduced a drive that made a significantdifference not only in my educationalpath but also my personal life.I am always astounded when I realizeas a 23 year old I have landed a greatcareer start in an amazing company,purchased my first home in 2011, andhave a limitless future ahead of me.And I know this future could not havebeen possible without the supportand confidence I received with thescholarships from the Seven OaksSchool Division.”On the Importance of Scholarships:“The scholarships were important forme personally, because they allowedme to complete university debt-free.This eliminated any hindrance of studentloans, but it also removed the financialstress away from my daily life, whichallowed me to emphasize my focus onmy studies.Without the scholarships I guaranteeI would not be the man and businessleader I am today!”Name: Bryce AlexanderWeedmarkGraduated: From WestKildonan Collegiate in 2006Scholarships Received: The SevenOaks Scholarship Board/Seven OaksEducation Foundation scholarship, theCreative Arts scholarship, the JackRaber Community Service scholarshipand a University of Winnipeg EntrancescholarshipPost-Graduation Path: Havingcompleted a Bachelor of Science inBiology at the University of Winnipeg,Bryce is currently finishing his seconddegree at the University of Manitoba(his Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation –Respiratory Therapy).Come summer, Bryce plans on workingat one of the hospitals here in Winnipegas a respiratory therapist.On Receiving His Scholarships:“For me, scholarships were morethan just the monetary alleviation thatthey provide. What impacted me wasthe knowledge that my high schooleducators foresaw a future for me.After years of scholastic andextracurricular work, they chose torecognize me in a truly humblingway. That act alone instilled in me aconfidence that carried me throughoutmy University career and continues evennow as I graduate again.”On the Importance of Scholarships:“Scholarships are important to youth forso many reasons. They are a means foreducation, they instill a sense of pridein schooling, and they represent anachievement for what the students haveaccomplished.”Name: David RosnerGraduated: From MaplesCollegiate in 1998Scholarships Received:A G. & R. Enterprises Scholarship anda University of Winnipeg entrancescholarship, as well as a citizenshipplaque.Post-Graduation Path: After highschool, David attended University ofWinnipeg where he won the Gold Medalfor history in 2002. He then went on tograduate from Osgoode Hall Law Schoolin Toronto in 2005 and was called to theBar of Ontario in 2006.David’s career has taken him fromLondon, England (where he was ascholarship barrister’s pupil at theMiddle Temple), to Brussels, Belgium(where he practiced competition lawfor Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonLLP, a New York-based internationallaw firm). Today, David has returnedto Canada, working at Blake, Cassels& Graydon LLP in Toronto, practicingin the Competition, Antitrust & ForeignInvestment Group.On Receiving His Scholarships:“University is a critical time fordeveloping the type of analyticalskills that today’s economy demands.Acquiring these skills takes time andeffort from students. By reducingthe financial burden of university,my scholarships permitted me todevote more time to my studies than Iotherwise might have.”On the Importance of Scholarships:“Scholarships provide students withtime to think patiently and carefullyabout the world around them. Thereinlies their value, both to the student andto our society.”Visit 7oaksedfoundation.org formore information on how to donate orto make an online contribution.The Foundation provides tax receiptsfor donations of $10 or more.CONTACT WAYNE SHIMIZU at Wayne.Shimizu@7oaks.org • VISIT SOEF at www.7oaks.org