SLC Background
FINAL EXAMS RULES AND REGULATIONS
ALL students are expected to be available until the end of the semester as final exams will be written during the last two weeks of the semester.
In exceptional circumstances (ie: two exams scheduled at the same time, illness, etc.) students may be permitted to write a special exam. Should you have an emergency, contact Josée Guilbault at (418) 656-6921, ext. 295 or Betty Ableson at ext. 210 immediately. Should you plan a trip during the exam period, you run the risk of failing the course.
In case of bad weather, consult the website for instructions. Please note that reserve dates for exams are indicated in the Academic Calendar. Please note that Monday, January 4 and Tuesday, January 5, 2016 may be used in case exams are postponed due to a storm. 
Follow this link for the complete information on final exam rules and regulations.

English Exit Exam Information Session
Would you like to know more about the English Exit Exam coming up on December 16th?

Rooms 347  - 349
Tuesday, December 8
at 12:10 pm
 
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES 

SLC Movie Night
Tuesday December 8th at 19:00 room 346. 
*Akira*, 124 min  |  Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psionic psychopath that only two kids and a group of psionics can stop.
Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo (as Katsuhiro Otomo)

Annual Fair Trade Christmas Market
Where: Main hall, near the front desk
When: lunch period Monday to Thursday
from November 30th to December 10th.

Get some Fair Trade products such as coffee, hot chocolate, panela (raw sugar), tea, chocolate bars, jewels, scarves, tuques, mitts, etc.
All these products are top quality and most come from the small community of El Palto in northern Peru.
By purchasing Fair Trade, we are encouraging better working conditions and better prices for producers, development of health and school facilities in local communities and less polluting farming as well. All products are certified organic and carbon-neutral.
Our students, participating in Eco St. Lo and in the local Amnesty group, want to make people at our College aware of the great added-value of Fair Trade, therefore, we keep our prices to a minimum. The little profit made is reinvested in microcredit (Kiva).



Theatre faces Theatre class lunch time public performances on Thursday December 10th in room 344 .
 
Five short one act play performances:  (comedy, parody, lyric comedy, and a morality play )
Bring your lunch and come support the theatre students.
 Everyone is welcome! 
Intra-regional youth leadership forum
VEQ
Looking for student participants 
This day-and-a-half-long forum will take place on January 21st & 22nd, 2016, at the Grand Village, in Saint-Nicholas, and will welcome English-speaking youth, ranging from Secondary III to Cegep, from the Greater Québec city and Chaudière-Appalaches regions. Participation is ENTIRELY FREE FOR PARTICIPANTS. VEQ & MCDC will pay for and coordinate lodging, food, and transportation for all the students.
The forum will focus on three main themes: Cultural roots (David Hodges), Healthy living (Kalyna Roberge), and employability/entrepreneurship (YES Montreal). These speakers will be present to inspire the youth and demonstrate to them the potential for a great future in our regions. Some speakers and facilitators will also be present to lead, animate and record group discussions.
For more info is http://veq.ca/join-forces-for-the-future-intra-regional-forum-for-quebec-and-chaudiere-appalaches-youth/ 
Library tip of the week
Library news
Feeling stressed? Try our mandalas!
 
Free mandala and color pencils available in the library
 
You need help for your research, citations?
Please come and see us or just ask the library team online

ADDICTION SERVICES
Drugs, Alcohol, Sex, Internet, Gaming and Others
 
New this semester, Holly Neville will be at St. Lawrence every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00-15:00 to provide addiction services to students.
Have questions? Want to book an appointment? Text or call Holly at 418-455-2787
 

Need help figuring out what lies ahead?
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CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICES
Room 254 in the library
Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor,
offers educational and career counselling 4 days a week (Tuesday to Friday). 
 
Book appointments with the guidance counsellor online: https://slcguidance.youcanbook.me/ 
Only currently registered St. Lawrence students may book appointments online.

Appointments with Intern:
You may also book appointments with Jean-Guillaume Boutet who is completing his Master's degree in sciences de l'orientation at l'Université Laval.
 
He will be here Thursdays and Fridays until late April. His office is located next to the reception desk (room 291). Message Jean-Guillaume Boutet on MIO to book an appointment. 
The nurse will be on campus, Tuesday January 19th, in room 274 (inside 272 Student Activities room).
Do you need to speak to a professional for confidential advice and info about your health, sexuality or contraception?

Kathleen Mulligan, the school nurse will be on campus on the following dates:
Tuesday January 19th
Tuesday February 2nd
Thursday February 18
Tuesday March 8th
Tuesday March 22nd
Tuesday April 5th
Tuesday April 21st
Tuesday May 3rd
 
 
I am available for drop-ins or appointments a few days a month. My office is 274, in the student activities room 272.
To reach me and/or make an appointment: schoolnurse@slc.qc.ca or 418-656-6921 ext. 217
Services offered: - Information on health - Information on sexuality and sexually transmitted infections - Contraception and condoms - Emergency contraception (day-after pill) - Pregnancy test Services are free and confidential.
Looking for a job? Need extra cash?
Job wanted
There is a part-time job webpage and bulletin board for you.    
Follow the link below to the Job offer webpage under Student Activities
Or go to the board next to room 272 for the paper version of the job offers.
FOUND! The lost and found at the reception desk.

PARKING AT THE PYRAMID?
NO! You will be towed!
This is very, very expensive and your car is towed very very far away. You have been warned.
Access to the fitness centre.
Fitness
All registered SLC students are members of the fitness centre. You must show proof of attending SLC with your OPUS card. You will be asked to show appropriate identification to the security guard, supervisor or any staff member or teacher. If you do not have your OPUS Card with you, you will be asked to leave the fitness centre. For more info on how to obtain an OPUS card, please see Joanne in room 272.
School Calendar
ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016

WHEN THE SEMESTER ENDS

The Fall 2015 semester ends on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. All students are expected to be available until the end of the semester. 
In exceptional circumstances (ie: two exams scheduled at the same time, illness, etc.) students may be permitted to write a special exam.

*Should you have an emergency, contact Academic Services immediately. 

*IF YOU PLAN A TRIP DURING THE EXAM PERIOD, YOU RUN THE RISK OF FAILING THE COURSE.
Looking to buy a hoodie, tshirt, sweats etc...

May be found next to the reception desk.
Important
Please take note that the building will be closed on certain days for the holidays. No access to the fitness centre will be possible.

Closed: 
Friday, December 25, 2015 Christmas 
Monday, December 28        
Tuesday, December 29   
Wednesday, December 30           
Thursday, December 31
Friday, January 1, 2016  New Year's

Regular Building Hours
Clock
Monday to Friday 7:00  - 22:30
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 17:45
Summer hours may vary
 
The building will be closed (including the fitness centre)
on the following:
 Friday, March 25, 2016    Good Friday
 Monday, March 28, 2016    Easter Monday
 Monday, May 23, 2016    Victoria Day/Patriots' Day
 Friday, June 24, 2016    National Holiday
Wednesday, July 1, 2016  Canada Day
LEAVING US?
Sad face Graduating, moving or just taking a break in January?
If you are not planning to return to SLC in January, please remember to empty your locker for Thursday December 24th at the very Lockers
latest. Locks will be cut and lockers emptied to make room for the new arriving students in January. It would be greatly appreciated if you could send me a MIO or came by my desk to tell me when your locker becomes available. If you have any questions or looking for the contents of your locker, please come to room 272 and speak with Joanne Gosselin.

Used book market
Want to make money by easily selling your used books?

Come drop them off at the Book Market in the cafeteria on December 21, 22 and 23. The St. Lawrence Entrepreneurship Club will re-open its secondhand book store in January to sell your used textbooks on your behalf. You get to keep 85% of sales revenues! 

Like St. Lawrence Entrepreneurship Club on Facebook to keep up with the latest information.
 
ORAL PRESENTATION COMING UP?
A peer tutor can help you.


See Joanne in room 272 for more info


 
Help
NEED EXTRA HELP?

English Peer Tutoring Drop-in Centre is available on
Tuesday and Thursday 12:15 to 13:55  room 346  15 minute meetings only. Make sure you have precorrected your essay before you arrive. 

Workshops are available for : Math, Science English, Business Courses and IT. 
Follow this link for more information.

Give to the campaign. Help deliver some goodness. Your help will help us meet the huge annual challenge of filling hundreds of hampers for over 200 families in need in our community.
Please give FOOD, MONEY or volunteer TIME between November 8 and December 14.
You may go to www.qchampers.ca for more info or visit our facebook page.
Money will be collected on behalf of the Community Christmas Hamper at the reception desk.
Volunteer opportunity dates and info may be found here: http://qchampers.ca/#volunteer 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 
You will find a donation basket in front of the reception desk and next to the student council office.  
Here are the non-perishable items needed:
  • Canned goods: soups, tuna, salmon, tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, fruits & vegetables
  • Dried pasta / macaroni
  • Cereal
  • Jello / puddings
  • Coffee / tea / juice (unrefrigerated)
  • Mixes: muffins, cookies, cakes, etc.
  • Mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.
  • Hygiene products (soap, shampoo, etc.)
  • NOTE: No homemade items or foods with expired best-before dates please.
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Follow us on twitter for the latest news and results of your SLC Lions Teams: SLC Lions Athletics @SLCLionspride
 
WEEKEND RESULTS:
Hockey :
Friday December 4th, Lions 2 - 1 Laflèche
Sunday December 6th, Thetford 2 - 4 Lions

AA Basketball :
Lady Lions 77 - 44 Chicoutimi
Lions 44 - 56 Chicoutimi  

Women Volleyball
SLC 1-1 Shawinigan
SLC 2-0 Limoilou
SLC 1-1 Trois-Rivières
SLC 0-2 Laflèche 


 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR SLC LIONS FANS. SEE YOU IN JANUARY!


UPCOMING HOME GAMES

HOCKEY:
Saturday January 16th, 14:00 Ch.-Lennoxville  vs SLC Lions @Complexe Ancienne-Lorette
Sunday January 17th, 17:30 Laflèche  vs SLC Lions @Complexe Ancienne-Lorette
 
AA BASKETBALL:
Sunday January 31st, Double Header at Cégep Garneau
12 :00 Lady Lions vs cégep Garneau
14:00 Lions vs cégep Garneau




February 19th to the 28th 2016
Pentathlon des Neiges update
So far, we already have 3 complete teams for the 2K16 Pentathlon des Neiges!
The Dandy Lions, an all-female teachers' team composed of Krista Wojciechowski, France Séguin, Annie Bélanger, Nicole-Anne Daigle and Anne Lagagnière is returning this year. A new, all-men teachers' team will join the ladies. The team is composed of Micheal dos Santos, Martin Dufour, Frederic Martin, Dominic Fournier and Martin Beaumont.
Finally, our first all students mixed team has committed! The team is composed of Olivier Ribordy, Marie-Philippe Paquet, Josianne Mercier, Malinka Vezina and Daphnée Bernier-Marceau.
 
Congrats to all 3 teams! There is still time to form your own team with your friends or colleagues. We also have individual students and staff members who are looking for teammates, so you can also sign up as an individual.  Sign up by emailing Martin Beaumont at mbeaumont@slc.qc.ca.
Explore a career through a job-shadowing activity!
Jeunes Explorateurs
Yes, you can register for a job-shadowing activity in CEGEP: http://www.jeunes-explorateurs.org/ .
Explore careers online: many videos available!
Explore careers online: many videos available!
 
Students have until January 29, 2015 to register; however,
internships in the health and social services' field take place in February and you must register before December 11, 2015. Code for St. Lawrence students on your portal (headline news)

If you have any questions about the program, contact Jean-Guillaume Boutet by MIO or drop in on Thursdays or Fridays (schedule on his office door, room 291 by the reception desk). 

The day of the activity will take place on February 18, 2016 for the health sector and on April 21, 2016 for the other sectors. 

First Nation and Inuit Faculties of Medicine Program

First Nations and Inuit students currently studying at CEGEP or university level and wishing to become doctors may apply to one of the four faculties of medicine in the Province of Quebec. The First Nations and Inuit faculties of medicine have been implemented to assist First Nations students in gaining admission to this area of study.

More information is available at the following website address: www.jedeviensmedecin.com

Last study hall of the semester Tuesday December 1st.
Tutoring students need help Do you need a little bit of help with your classes? Looking for a room to study? A tutor is available.
Every Tuesday a Study Hall is held from 12:30 to 13:30 in room 344.

Tutor A+
Need help with your English? We can help you go over your work before you give it in.
ENGLISH PEER TUTOR DROP-IN CENTRE
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
12:05 TO 14:00     ROOM 346

Help
Workshops are available for:
Math, Science English, Business Courses and IT. 
Hermes business case competition
Over $9,000 in bursaries.  
You would like to test your business skills in front of professionals? You are looking for a new challenge?  Hermes business case competition at Laval University, February 13, 2016 is for you.  Over $9,000 in bursaries.  You  must form a team of 3 students and register on the website www.competitionhermes.com.  Registration starts November 17, 2015. For more information check out their Facebook page.  Local contact information: Karina Brassard

Career Counselling News

SAT and SAT SUBJECT Tests 
Planning to take the SAT or SAT SUBJECT Test on January 23, 2016?
The deadline to register is  December 28. Click here for international test dates. Our test center code is 97261 (for January test date). St. Lawrence is a testing center in December and in January. Students planning to apply to US universities should look into SAT testing.
Starting in March 2016, the new SAT will replace the current SAT. Get information about the new SAT online:  https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat


Deadlines for university admissions
In Québec, the deadline to apply for the fall semester in a limited admissions program is March 1st (Bishop's deadline is April 1st). 

Deadlines for programs and universities outside QC vary. Be sure to check the deadlines. If you missed the November 1st deadline for winter admissions, check online (university website) to see if your program is still open and if the university is still accepting applications. 

Are you the next Schulich Leader Nominee?














50 scholarships every year between $60,000 and $80,000
  • Nominees must possess at least two of three criteria:
    • Academic Excellence
    • Leadership (community, business or entrepreneurial)
    • Financial Need
  • To qualify, Nominees must:
    • Graduate high school or Cégep in the 2015/2016 academic year
    • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
    • Enroll in one of the Schulich partner universities

2016 Nominee applications will be accepted from Cégeps until February 2, 2016