Student Services Spotlight
Student Services Spotlight
BETHLEHEM INFORMATION
FALL AWARDS - November 17, 2026
The purpose of the Fall Awards Ceremony is to recognize students who achieved Honour Roll status based on their final grades from last year. In addition, we will celebrate student accomplishments in athletics, leadership and academics. This year’s ceremony will follow a new format taking place during SLT. Students, parents/caregivers are invited to join us at 10:45 to celebrate the achievements of our current Gr. 11 & 12 students and at 12:00 (noon) to celebrate our current Gr. 10 students.
Those receiving special awards, besides Honour Roll, have received their invitations and are asked to let Student Services know if you will be attending or not. Honour Roll recipients will receive their certificates prior to the awards ceremony but are welcome and encouraged to attend the ceremony on Nov. 17th for photo opportunities and to be part of the celebration.
GRADE 11 STUDENTS
Please check your Edsby Messages from October 21st/22nd for the Broadcast sent from Ms. Okotinsky requesting your personal email address, so far only about half of you have replied! The Ministry of Education requires your personal email address to be entered into MSS in preparation of you setting up your MyCreds Profile which will allow you to access your Ministry of Education Transcripts. Please take a moment to fill out the Microsoft Form found in the message to provide me with this information. Thank you!
More information regarding setting up your MyCreds Profile is available in Student Services.
EDSBY PHOTOS
If you missed getting your picture taken at the very beginning of the school year and did not get it taken on retake day please come to Student Services to have a picture taken. We are required to have an up-to-date photo of students in our system and this picture will be used for that purpose only, it will not appear in the yearbook and we are unable to make you a Student ID from this photo. Stop in any time you don’t have a class between 8:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m to see Ms. Okotinsky for a quick photo!
REMINDERS FROM STUDENT SERVICES
Please be sure to let us know if you move, change your email address, phone number, etc. Also it is your responsibility to keep your IRCC Documents current and to provide the school with a copy of any updated documents and/or status.
Any changes or questions can be sent directly to tokotinsky@gscs.ca or through an Edsby Message to Therese Okotinsky, or call Student Services at (306)659-7909).
POST SECONDARY
U of S
While many students have solid plans for next year, others are still exploring their options and considering what their future could look like.
For students who know university is a part of their plan, or are still deciding, applying early has its advantages. Here are two important reasons to apply to USask by December 1:
1. Early admission
Several USask programs with competitive ranking-based admission offer early admission based on a minimum average. These programs include:
Applying early can provide students with greater certainty about their post-secondary plans and allow them to focus on preparing for a successful transition to university.
2. Scholarships
Applying by December 1 also ensures students are considered for valuable scholarship opportunities. To be eligible, students must apply for admission and submit all required documents by December 1 for:
- USask Entrance Scholarships (600 awards valued at $5,000 each)
USask's prestigious, renewable Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships and Circle of Honour awards (valued from $24,000–$40,000; scholarship applications due December 15)
University of Alberta
Virtually explore the U of A and talk directly with their advisors! The event is taking place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Register or learn more at: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/events/open-house/virtual-open-house.html
CAREER EXPLORATION
BOWLT Forward
Be sure to mark your calendar to check out the Bowlt Forward Post-Secondary and Career Fair that is taking place at Shaw Centre on November 24, 2026. More info to come next week! In the meantime, you could spend some time during your break this week exploring your possibilities for the future with these great links!
Find Your Fit Quiz: https://alis.alberta.ca/careerinsite/know-yourself/find-your-fit/
Saskpoly Program Explorer: https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/resources/program-explorer.aspx
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Remax Quest for Excellence
2027 REMAX Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program. Open the link for more information and application.
At REMAX, the opportunity to support families and give back to local communities is at the heart of the brand. Forty eligible students will be selected and each awarded a $1,000 scholarship based on their essay submissions. Applications are open now through March 15, 2027.
McKenna Scholars Information
If you are considering attending St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia you need to check out this link for information on Canada’s biggest scholarships for students already doing the work that matters.
Open to high-achieving students across all faculties and areas of study, the McKenna Scholars program recognizes academic achievement, leadership, character, service, initiative, and community impact. If you're already making things happen in your school, community, team, workplace, or family, this opportunity belongs on your radar.
https://www.stfx.ca/mckennascholars
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
Possibilities Youth Connection is a free, barrier-free drop-in program dedicated to providing mental health education, prevention, and support to youth in Martensville, Warman, Waldheim, and Saskatoon (Hampton Village and Rosewood).
Our Free Drop-In Program is available to youth ages 10–17, with programs running in various locations throughout Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville, and Waldheim.
Our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where youth can come to hang out, meet new friends, and build meaningful connections.
Throughout our evenings, youth have opportunities to:
- Learn about mental health topics and challenges they may experience during their school years.
- Develop important life skills.
- Enjoy a meal provided at every program.
- Build friendships and connect with others in a positive environment.
- Participate in fun activities to wrap up the evening!
We want every young person who walks through our doors to feel welcomed, supported, and valued. For more information on the programs and services offered or a calendar of the upcoming events please go to https://possibilitiesrecovery.ca/
SIEC
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
