High school not preparing young people for the work world: study

Submitted by chris.hartman on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 20:01

The following is an article from Global News: 

A Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) study found 56 per cent of Saskatchewan employers do not think high schools are properly preparing young people for today’s jobs.

The group says schools are focusing more on higher education than practical skills, leaving a gap when teens start the hunt for their first jobs.

“Basic skills of being professional with customers, having a good attitude or being on time consistently and, not constantly being on your phone,” CFIB vice-president of Prairie and agri-business Marilyn Braun-Pollon said.

CFIB would also like to see small businesses give schools input on curriculum.

The youth unemployment rate is almost double the national average.

CRP Needs Your Help! Show and Shine

Submitted by chris.hartman on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 09:06

As you may have heard, Darrell Maffenbeier's daughter has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is 14 years old and in Grade 8. Brooke's treatments can only be administered in Saskatoon and the family is expected to be there for 6-9 months. We are trying to raise money to help support the family during this difficult time, so our students have decided to host a car show!

The car show will be on June 15th, 2018 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Vehicle registration will be from 4:00-6:00. You can enter a vehicle for $10.00 or just come see the show for $5.00. Cash only. Limited to the first 100 vehicles registered. There will also be a hot dog sale, and 50/50 draw. 

Alternate date: June 16th, 2018 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Vehicle registration will be from 4:00-6:00. 

Spring Sale on Roses and Scrapers

Submitted by chris.hartman on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 09:54

It is BBQ season and you're going to need a new wireless brush. Advanced Construction and Technology has a few scrapers left over and will produce more when you pre-order them. 

The welding shop has a few garden roses left and are looking to get rid of them before the end of the semester. Our previous Valentines Day sale raised over $300 for the Regina Humane Society. 

Both can be picked up in our school office. 

To pre-order your scraper through the office by calling 523-3300.

 

 

More than one choice at Campus Regina Public

Submitted by chris.hartman on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 14:41

Regina Public Schools has offered students the opportunity to explore various career options when they attend Campus Regina Public. Many students try a variety of different courses and discover a skill set and passion for their new found interest area. This example is exemplified with Grade 12 student Savannah Behr. 

Savannah has first came to CRP in Grade 11, to try her hand at Cosmetology. She enjoyed her first semester, but wanted to try something new. In the second semester, she signed up for the welding program within the school. In that class, she was able to continue to show her creativity when she discovered metal art. 

It was a hard decision for her to make when she came back in Grade 12, she was torn between cosmetology and welding. Luckily, she did both!

May Spa Specials

Submitted by chris.hartman on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 14:34

Our Cosmetology 20 students are practicing up for their spa creations that we would like to offer to the public. For two weeks, our students will be offering spa services that they created in their English class. Our spa times are 1:00 & 2:00 and can be booked by calling 306-523-3322. 

Campus Regina Public Competes at Skills Canada Saskatchewan

Submitted by chris.hartman on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 08:12

On April 13th, thirty two students from Campus Regina Public participated in Skills Canada Saskatchewan, in Regina. 

CRP students competed in the following areas: 3D Game Art, Automotive Technology, Beauty Therapy, Brick Masonry, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Electrical Installations, Cooking Electronics, Graphic Design, Hairstyling, Mechanical CADD, and Welding. 

At the end of the day,the students competed hard, and we were able to have 9 students place in their respective fields. Our two gold medal winners will represent Saskatchewan at Skills Canada in Edmonton on June 4th. 

 

Galen Craig- Bronze Masonry

Tanner Oszist- Bronze Electrical

Abdur Khan- Bronze IT Network System

CRP and SEARCH Raise $9300

Submitted by chris.hartman on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 14:48

Campus Regina Public Advanced Construction and Technology and Electrical programs teamed up with SEARCH - Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health to raise money for their volunteer program

With the help from our very generous donors and partners, our students were able to build two backyard studios and a joining pergola. Our teachers manned the stations along side the volunteers at SEARCH and sold tickets at the Regina Spring Home Show. 

We are very proud to announce that our student project raised $9300 for SEARCH. 

We would like to thank the following businesses for their generous contributions to our projects:  

Robinson Residential

Fries Tallman Lumber

Paradise Spas

Luminesque Lighting 

Dulux Paint

Visit us at the Spring Home Show!

Submitted by chris.hartman on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 14:58

The Advanced Construction Technology Program at Campus Regina Public has teamed up with SEARCH: Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health for a fundraiser.

They have spent the semester building Backyard Studio's and the tickets are now available.

The tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.

The Backyard Studio's have a retail value of $20,000, and it includes a $1200 gas BBQ.