H-hey! R-ready for Halloween? A-afraid about what's going on in S-Sulli...?
WELL THERE'S NO NEED TO FEAR! Our school event writer, Shabnum, has got you covered on what to expect from Sulli's spooky halls!
http://sullischoolevents.blogspot.ca/2013/10/halloween-at-sullivan-heights-secondary.html
Sunday, October 27, 2013
The Gairdner Symposium - Celebrating Health Science and Technology
On October 21st, students from grades 10 to 12 who signed up in Ms. Mulji or Ms. Gill's class were chosen to go to the Gairdner Symposium in the Child & Family Research Institute located in the University of British Columbia. This symposium, now running for more than 50 years, was created to celebrate the advances of health technology and the obstacles doctors, researchers and patients had overcome together. Furthermore, students were treated with two, high-up-on-the-ladder guest lecturers as well as some of the facilities used in medical and health research in UBC. Unfortunately, we were not allowed any pictures in the Symposium, however, I will tell you my experience about this grand, internationally acclaimed event.
The first lecturer was Mr. Kim Nasmyth, a 2007 Gairdner International Award Recipient who is currently a Whitley Professor of Biochemistry in Oxford University, England. He lectured students about two main things: What him and his team of researchers are working on right now, and the principles he thinks are important when you're doing science. So firstly, what him and his team are researching about right now. Mr. Nasmyth and his researching team are trying to find out how our cells know how to go through mitosis. Mitosis, if you haven't learned it yet (or have forgotten) is the process in which cells' DNA splits apart in order to make new cells in order to create a new living organism. Mr. Nasmyth's team was trying to answer these questions in their research: Why do they split apart? How do they know to split apart? How do they know to do certain steps? And many more.
The other idea that Mr. Nasmyth talked to us about were his principles to science. By that, I don't mean "make sure to wear gloves" or "don't run in the lab". (However, those ARE still important!) By "principles", I mean morals, values and virtues. In this part of the lecture, Mr. Nasmyth basically said this: If you believe something is worth researching, stay with it. If you believe it's not, don't be afraid to stop and do something you think is worth your time. Many students listening to his lecture agreed that his message of sticking to what you believe in was very uplifting and motivating.
The second lecturer was Sir Gregory Winter. He won a Gairdner International Award this year, and is currently the Master of Trinity College; the same college Sir ISAAC NEWTON attended, located in England. Specializing in therapeutic antibodies, Sir Winter lectured about this and told the group of students one of his favourite success stories. The antibodies that he creates with the many companies under his wing are made in order to combat the deadly and sensitive issue of cancer. In fact, these antibodies were the reason that he was knighted for his life-changing and ever accepted results by the Queen of England. A quick summary of these antibodies, they are 95% humanoid antibodies and 5% mouse antibodies. By a very difficult process; so difficult that he himself said that if he told us "how (they) changed these antibodies, (we'd) be both confused and stuck (in UBC) for days", they were able to genetically engineer these antibodies together, and create a concoction of DNA that ate away and eradicated cancer.
One of the success stories he told us was of an elderly woman who had a large, cancerous tumor in her pancreas. After 1 day, it dramatically decreased in size. Being one of the test patients, Sir Winter recalled asking her why she wanted to try this treatment. He told us that her reply was to see if it would help her live just 2 months more. When he questioned, he explained to us that she told him her husband was dying of dementia, and that he had only 2 months. She then said; and Sir Winter quoted this, that "I'd like to die right when he does so I don't have to feel lonely". Needless to say, some tears were shed in that lecture. Sir Winter explained that that was why he did his research. He told us, and we agreed, that those are the people that make the hard work feel so worthwhile.
After the lectures, students were then put into groups and were given tours around the research facilities available at UBC. The facilities ranged from specializing in microbiology, the study of pregnancy, nutrition, technology in artificial limbs, and more. All the while, students were treated with kindness as they questioned about many things such as college life, courses and is it scary to have college homework?
For a bit more on the Gairdner symposium and the award itself, check out their website!
http://www.gairdner.org/
The first lecturer was Mr. Kim Nasmyth, a 2007 Gairdner International Award Recipient who is currently a Whitley Professor of Biochemistry in Oxford University, England. He lectured students about two main things: What him and his team of researchers are working on right now, and the principles he thinks are important when you're doing science. So firstly, what him and his team are researching about right now. Mr. Nasmyth and his researching team are trying to find out how our cells know how to go through mitosis. Mitosis, if you haven't learned it yet (or have forgotten) is the process in which cells' DNA splits apart in order to make new cells in order to create a new living organism. Mr. Nasmyth's team was trying to answer these questions in their research: Why do they split apart? How do they know to split apart? How do they know to do certain steps? And many more.
The other idea that Mr. Nasmyth talked to us about were his principles to science. By that, I don't mean "make sure to wear gloves" or "don't run in the lab". (However, those ARE still important!) By "principles", I mean morals, values and virtues. In this part of the lecture, Mr. Nasmyth basically said this: If you believe something is worth researching, stay with it. If you believe it's not, don't be afraid to stop and do something you think is worth your time. Many students listening to his lecture agreed that his message of sticking to what you believe in was very uplifting and motivating.
The second lecturer was Sir Gregory Winter. He won a Gairdner International Award this year, and is currently the Master of Trinity College; the same college Sir ISAAC NEWTON attended, located in England. Specializing in therapeutic antibodies, Sir Winter lectured about this and told the group of students one of his favourite success stories. The antibodies that he creates with the many companies under his wing are made in order to combat the deadly and sensitive issue of cancer. In fact, these antibodies were the reason that he was knighted for his life-changing and ever accepted results by the Queen of England. A quick summary of these antibodies, they are 95% humanoid antibodies and 5% mouse antibodies. By a very difficult process; so difficult that he himself said that if he told us "how (they) changed these antibodies, (we'd) be both confused and stuck (in UBC) for days", they were able to genetically engineer these antibodies together, and create a concoction of DNA that ate away and eradicated cancer.
One of the success stories he told us was of an elderly woman who had a large, cancerous tumor in her pancreas. After 1 day, it dramatically decreased in size. Being one of the test patients, Sir Winter recalled asking her why she wanted to try this treatment. He told us that her reply was to see if it would help her live just 2 months more. When he questioned, he explained to us that she told him her husband was dying of dementia, and that he had only 2 months. She then said; and Sir Winter quoted this, that "I'd like to die right when he does so I don't have to feel lonely". Needless to say, some tears were shed in that lecture. Sir Winter explained that that was why he did his research. He told us, and we agreed, that those are the people that make the hard work feel so worthwhile.
After the lectures, students were then put into groups and were given tours around the research facilities available at UBC. The facilities ranged from specializing in microbiology, the study of pregnancy, nutrition, technology in artificial limbs, and more. All the while, students were treated with kindness as they questioned about many things such as college life, courses and is it scary to have college homework?
For a bit more on the Gairdner symposium and the award itself, check out their website!
http://www.gairdner.org/
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Sulli Highlights: Niigata Visitors!
Every year we meet
At ten days, you will then leave
But memories stay
Every year, Sullivan Heights' students are given the opportunity to host and entertain Japanese students for 10 days. Students who signed up in the office had the opportunity to then bring them to their third and fourth blocks, and show them what Canadian schools look and function like.
This year we got students from Niigata Meikun, a high school located in the Niigata prefecture in Japan. They arrived on the morning of October 12th and stayed until the 23rd. During that time, they did many activities such as a tour of our school neighbourhood, hockey, and the Haunted House! As per tradition here at Sulli, they then held a cultural fair for Sullivan's students to participate in Japanese games and win prizes from Japan.
Here are some students with their Japanese buddies!
The Niigata prefecture is famous for its high quality rice and watermelon crops, firework displays in summer, as well as the many all-year events that take place for locals and tourists alike!
Did you participate in the cultural fair? What did you do? If you didn't, would you have liked to? Comment below and tell us what you think!
At ten days, you will then leave
But memories stay
Every year, Sullivan Heights' students are given the opportunity to host and entertain Japanese students for 10 days. Students who signed up in the office had the opportunity to then bring them to their third and fourth blocks, and show them what Canadian schools look and function like.
This year we got students from Niigata Meikun, a high school located in the Niigata prefecture in Japan. They arrived on the morning of October 12th and stayed until the 23rd. During that time, they did many activities such as a tour of our school neighbourhood, hockey, and the Haunted House! As per tradition here at Sulli, they then held a cultural fair for Sullivan's students to participate in Japanese games and win prizes from Japan.
Here are some students with their Japanese buddies!
The Niigata prefecture is famous for its high quality rice and watermelon crops, firework displays in summer, as well as the many all-year events that take place for locals and tourists alike!
Did you participate in the cultural fair? What did you do? If you didn't, would you have liked to? Comment below and tell us what you think!
Monday, October 21, 2013
Blog Link! We Day 2013
Want to make a difference in our world? Interested in helping children from the dangers of human trafficking, war and hunger? Then We Day is for you! This article, written by Pallvi S., recalls all the events that took place at We Day and insight on the exclusive, event!
http://thestarboxx.blogspot.ca/2013/10/we-day-2013.html
http://thestarboxx.blogspot.ca/2013/10/we-day-2013.html
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Blog Link! Sulli's Annual Haunted Mansion!
Interested in the Haunted House coming up? Want some more info so that you're not as scared when you and your class goes? Well then, look below!
http://sullischoolevents.blogspot.ca/2013/10/sullis-annual-haunted-mansion.html
Article by: Shabnum
http://sullischoolevents.blogspot.ca/2013/10/sullis-annual-haunted-mansion.html
Article by: Shabnum
Sulli Highlights: La Bohême
On October 15, Sulli students in language classes were greeted with the warm smell, of hot, melted
butter, sugar, lemon and chocolate with their classmates and teachers and were able to enjoy fresh, hand made crêpes in order to practice their communication and casual dialogue skills. There was a wide range of flavours, each satisfying every persons' tastes. Along with the food, the owners were very open and were happy to talk with customers. I, myself, was able to talk with one of the owners as he cooked, and he told me how to make crêpes! (It's all in the flour!)
People walking in on the cold, October morning and afternoon with a bit of extra money were even able to enjoy the sweet, welcoming food and atmosphere of La Bohême.
The menu was as follows:
Popular flavours were "Nutella" and "Nutella and Banana". The famous chocolate spread, born and raised from Italy, has become a hit sensation all across Europe and North America. It has become so popular, in fact, that in Europe, famous celebraties and athletes are displayed on the jars, making them collectable, memorable, and delicious, all at the same time!
Now, if you look closely at the menu... You'll see that there are three different languages on it! That is because both of the owners of La Bohême can speak and understand French, Spanish and English. This, again, is to help language students parctice their on-the-spot communication skills.
Upset that you missed out on the yummy goodness?
Well... Rumour has it that the Language Department is trying to make this an annual event!
Just something that I heard to make you forward to next year...
Nothing's final, of course!
But when it is, you'll be the first to hear it Sulli!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Blog Link! A Dedication to Summer Beats
Miss summer? Want to daydream about the warm summer days, fun nights and awesome, danceable music? Well then, check out Melissa's post! Properly titled "A Dedication to Summer Beats" this post will have you searching for some shade in no time!
http://sullimusic.blogspot.ca/2013/09/a-dedication-to-summer-beats.html
http://sullimusic.blogspot.ca/2013/09/a-dedication-to-summer-beats.html
Blog Link! Artist Spotlight: Lorde
Hey! Do you know who Lorde is? You don't? Well then check this out and learn about the newest artist to hit our charts! Already know who she is? Look anyways, and enjoy some sweet, sweet music. ♪♫
http://sullimusic.blogspot.ca/2013/10/artist-spotlight-lorde.html
Article by: Melissa
http://sullimusic.blogspot.ca/2013/10/artist-spotlight-lorde.html
Article by: Melissa
Blog Link! Glee Season 5 Premier "Love, Love, Love"
Missed last time's episode of Glee? Chris L., one of our media correspondants, has got you covered!
http://starcolumn.blogspot.ca/2013/09/glee-season-5-premier-love-love-love.html
http://starcolumn.blogspot.ca/2013/09/glee-season-5-premier-love-love-love.html
Blog Link! Glee Season 5 Episode 2 "Tina In The Sky With Diamonds"
Love Glee? Are you a total, hard core Gleek? Check out what our media correspondant, Chris L. had to say about the episode purely themed on the Beatles and their awesome classics.
http://starcolumn.blogspot.ca/2013/10/glee-season-5-episode-2-tina-in-sky.html
http://starcolumn.blogspot.ca/2013/10/glee-season-5-episode-2-tina-in-sky.html
Blog Link! Jazzing up the New Year
Wondering what Sulli's jazz band is up to? Check it out!
Article by Maureen C.
http://sullimusic.blogspot.ca/2013/10/jazzing-up-new-year.html
Article by Maureen C.
http://sullimusic.blogspot.ca/2013/10/jazzing-up-new-year.html
Blog Link! Sulli's Global Issues' Mental Awareness Week
Want to know what the Global Issues Club is talking about? Check it out in Shabnum's post here!
http://sullischoolevents.blogspot.ca/2013/10/sullis-global-issues-mental-awareness.html
http://sullischoolevents.blogspot.ca/2013/10/sullis-global-issues-mental-awareness.html
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