Frequently Asked Questions

When is News Day?

Journalism workshops took place January 21 and 22 where students met CBC personalities, learned more about the project and decided if they wanted to move to the next step. Audition days were held January 28 and 29 where students actually tried for a spot in the program. The stories were broadcast throughout the day on March 28, 2012.

What is the commitment required for this project?

To participate, students needed to commit a significant amount of time as many things are needed to make News Day happen. Those selected for the project attended a full day training session and several other sessions at the CBC or Vancouver Sun buildings in downtown Vancouver. Then on March 28, students spent most of the day at the CBC preparing for the live broadcast that night.

Those chosen were trained by reporters, producers and technical staff from CBC and reporters from The Vancouver Sun and learned to use production tools needed to put together their stories. Student reporters conducted real interviews with the help of CBC and The Vancouver Sun staff.

Student reporters attended the exciting live broadcast gala on March 28 at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre.

All 30 finalists received a $1,000 scholarship for their post-secondary studies, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Centre.

Newsday 2012 Stories

Students in action!

30 Student Reporters

On March 28, 30 student reporters shared their exclusive stories and provided an amazing day of wall-to-wall coverage on CBC Radio, television, online, and in The Vancouver Sun.

All 30 finalists received a $1000 scholarship for post-secondary studies, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Centres.

Students tell their stories online

Student stories in Vancouver Sun

• Provincial exam policy change angers students by Mark Lintott
• Local women who wear the hijab draw a mixed reaction by Fay Al-Hakim
• School isn’t about education any more; it’s about getting good grades and that increases the pressure by Linette Ho