GUIDANCE NEWS

For The Week of November 13th, 2017

NON GTA

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE

FAIR –

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15TH

TIME: 9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. WHERE:THE CAFETERIA

REMINDER FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS

Please remember to fill in the Survey located in my Blueprint.

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McGill University Visit

Toronto,ON- Monday, November 27, 2017

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Toronto French School - Cafeteria

Space is limited, registration is required:

  • Sign-in to McGill in Mindmcgillinmind.mcgill.ca
  • Click on 'Events'
  • Choosean information session
  • Click on ‘Register Me’

AWARDS

  • TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

Are you in Grade 12 and active in the community? Then you should consider applying for a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership! Applications are DUE on November 17, 2017. For more info, or to apply, go to the following address:

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

  • Duke of Edinbugh's International Award

Contact: r Cathlin Sullivan 416-203-2282 ext. 2300

This award allows for Canadian youth to receive recognition for the amazing work they do to better themselves and their community outside the classroom.

  • Queens Major Admission Awards

Are you thinking of attending Queens University? If you are, then you should consider applying for their Chancellor's Scholarship. Earl Haig can nominate up to 3 students for this very prestigious award.

Chancellor's nominees have:

- Superior academic ability (90%+)

- Creative and original thinking

- Proven leadership qualities

- High school nomination required*

For more information, please visit the Guidance Facebook page (

Shad Valley

Shad is Canada’s premier summer residential enrichment program for Grd.10, 11 and 12 students focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. If you’re creative and have an entrepreneurial mind look no further. Shad Valley is an amazing four-week summer residential program hosted at sixteen different university campuses across Canada. Those interested in applying or receiving further information for Shad Valley 2018 visit or see Mr. Panagopoulos in Guidance. Online applications are due by November 20th, 2017.

Volunteer Opportunity

  • Reena - non-profit organization which promotes community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.

Contact:

  • Salvation Army

- looking for student volunteers

-Contact: Dylan @ 416-225-7968

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY

  • Peer Tutoring 2017/18 has begun

Sign up:

For more information go to:

  • York University Essay Writing Contest

"Your Vision of Canada for the Next 150 Years"

Contact: 416-736-5384or

  • Ontario Science Centre

Spend a semester earning Gr. 12 science and math credits in support of STEM.

Contact: 416-696-4620 or

Supported by the Toronto District School Board.

Employment Opportunity

Youth Hiring Event - From TDSB Next Steps Employment Centres

Friday November 17th, 2017 between 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Riverdale - Gerrard Square Mall, 2nd Floor

Please see Ms. Leo in Guidance for more important details.

STUDENT RESOURCES

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

Please visit the Opportunity Board at the end of the main hallway for information on volunteer and employment opportunities