Night School

Interested in taking a course in Night School? Current night school offerings include many international languages as well as a variety of courses for all grade levels. If you would like more information, please see your Guidance Counsellor. To register, go to:

FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2017

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • University of Western Ontario National Scholarship Program

UWO's National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.

Students who are interested in being nominated and who are applying to Western and have a minimum current overall average of 90% for ALL of their grade 12 U/M courses are invited to submit their resumes to Mr. Low in Guidance. All resumesare due by Friday, January 20 at noon. Each school can nominate 4 students.For more information, please visit the following link:

Please see Mr. Low in Guidance if you have any questions.

PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition)2016-2017

Interested in seeking OSSD credit for knowledge and skills acquired outside of your TDSB education? PLAR is a process through which you can attempt to gain a TDSB course credit. It assesses and evaluates prior or extra learning that you have completed to determine whether you meet provincial curriculum expectations of a specific course, for which you may be eligible to receive the credit towards your diploma.

All interested students and parents/guardians must attend a mandatory city-wide information/orientation session being held by the TDSB Main Office on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Earl Haig Secondary School.

The challenge process will be clarified and curriculum specialists will answer questions. There is a letter available in the Main Office as well as the Guidance Office with details outlining the process.

**Important: Registration is from 6:00pm to 6:30pm and the presentation is from 6:30pm to 8:30pm**

For further information or questions please contact Mr. Pascua in Guidance.

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE INFORMATION

  • Ontario Colleges

The Ontario College Application Service is now open for all interested applicants. Check out for more information about college programs and how to apply. If you have any questions please see Mr. Panagopoulos in Guidance.

Out of Province Universities

  • Paris College of Art -

Spring Open House March 18th 2017

More information on the EH Opportunities Board - Programs

EXTERNAL PROGRAMS

  • Lattitudes – Global Volunteering

Graduating students… why not take a GAP YEAR and volunteer internationally?

Seize the adventure and make a difference in the world.

Contact: Ms. Ronna Stulberg
Email:

Phone: 416-567-7266

  • Northwestern University's National High School Institute (Evanston, Illinois)

- three intensive summer programs focusing on theatre, film, and debate training

- contact

  • Summer Mentorship Program U of T

This opportunity gives high school students of Indigenous or African ancestry a chance to explore health sciences at U of T over 4 weeks in July.

For application please see Ms. Leo in the Guidance Office (Deadline: March 26th, 2017 - space is limited)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

  • Paid Part-time Office Assistant for an Eye Doctor office

Location: Yonge and Sheppard /20-25 hours per week including Saturdays

Senior Students with excellent communication skills - duties include; answering phone, using computer, filing, making appt, contact lens training (training provided)

Email resume to with available days and times

  • Better Living Health and Community Services

- outdoor home maintenance assisting seniors 55+ living with disability in North York area

- contact: call 416-447-5074

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY

  • YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program

Jordan May at 416-928-3362 ext. 22549 or

  • GB Catering in Huntsville - offers catering to fifteen other summer camps- positions available at all levels for July and August

Contact: or by phone 1-800-461-5813

  • Hey Students! Looking for a summer job?

Have you considered working for the Ontario Government? - Job postings are available now with closing dates between Jan. 17th - March 28th depending on position.

Learn more at:

Also visit:

VOLUNTEERING

  • Cummer Lodge Long Term Care Home - call Liz 416-392-9493 or
  • Peer Project-Youth Assisting Youth - call Marcos 416-932-1919 or
  • Forest Grove Church Nursery - call Kathy 416-576-5079 or
  • CARD - Community Association for Riding for the Disabled

Therapeutic Horse Riding - commitment expectation is 25 to 40 hours over the 9 or 11 week sessions due to the training involved.

Contact Information: See Ms. Leo in the Guidance Office

STUDENT RESOURCES

Looking to accumulate volunteer hours:

The Talk Shop

416-338-7000

5110 Yonge St (lower level, below the library)

Free and Confidential Services

KIDS HELP PHONE

1-800-668-6868

What's Out There In The Skilled Trades and Technologies