WEEK OF DECEMBER 5, 2016

University PINs

Attention Grade 12 Students! The OUAC PINS have arrived. Stop by the Guidance Office at anytime to pick yours up so that you can begin your university application. If you have any questions about your PIN or your application, please see your Guidance Counsellor.

AWARDS

Enrichment Studies Opportunities at Queen's University

Contact: esu.queensu.ca or 613-533-3181

Registration Opens Dec. 1st, 2016

Schulich Leader ScholarshipsSchulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high school graduates enrolling in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) programs at their Canadian partner universities. Fifty scholarships are awarded each year, with half of those being worth $100,000 and the other half worth $80,000.

Each school can nominate one student for this scholarship. If you are interested in applying to be our school nominee, submit a document to Mr. Low that lists your top 3 achievements (academic or other) and a letter of reference. Applications are due Friday, December 18, 2016 at 12:00 pm. Please see Mr. Low if you have any questions. For more info, please visit:http://www.schulichleaders.com/

Ontario Colleges

The Ontario College Application Service is now open for all interested applicants. Check out www.ontariocolleges.ca 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

Acadia University

There is an upcoming Parent and student Info Night on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2017 @ 7pm. It will be held at Delta Toronto 75 Lower Simcoe Street Toronto, ON. Academic programs, scholarships, residence and all important university details will be discussed. There will also be free on-the-spot applications (students bring transcript to event) as well as prize draws to be won.

Paris College of Art -

Spring Open House March 18th 2017

More information on the EH Opportunities Board - Programs

Waterloo Unlimited Grd.11 Design Program (March 13-17, 2017)

From engineering to the environment to science fiction and virtual reality, students will spend a week exploring the theme of “Design” with a community of like-minded peers.

Program Fee: $550(includes meals and HST)

Supervised hotel accommodation: $330

Application Deadline: Wednesday December 14th, 2016

For more information please visit www.uwaterloo.ca/unlimited

Gr. 12 Guidance Survey

Attention all Gr. 12 students: The survey https://goo.gl/forms/N5yO7ryIGkPowvzl1 has been emailed to you at the address currently attached to your MyBlueprint account or your TDSB student email address. All students are required to complete the survey as soon as possible

Important:

·  Guidance counsellors will check to make each student completes it in order to provide to you appropriate instructions for next year.

·  Make sure to enter current email contact info. Update your MyBlueprint account with this same email info, if necessary.

·  Complete your work on MyBlueprint before you complete your post-secondary applications. You should aim to complete all MyBlueprint activities!

Make an appointment to see your Guidance counsellor for any questions or concerns!

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

·  Design Program at Waterloo University

- for Gr. 11 students during March Break 13-17, 2017

- Application Deadline: Wed. Dec. 14th, 2016

- see Ms. Leo in Guidance office for more information

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Gift Wrapper Needed

Dec 1st - Dec 24th (flexible hours)

Go To: www.TorontoWraps.com

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

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY

YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program

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

VOLUNTEERING

·  Homework Club Program

Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto Seeking student volunteers to help run Gr.4-Gr.9 homework clubs for children of families in need, by providing tutoring support and organizing materials and snacks.

TTC tokens provided.

Contact: Ms. Dylan Myra Santos

Phone: 416-395-1845

Email:

·  Elkhorn PS School & Community Events

Looking for high school student volunteers to assist with various school and community events throughout the year.

Website: www.elkhornschoolcouncil.ca

Email:

·  Condo Committee – 5 Kenneth Avenue

Assist the condominium board with materials distribution, setting up meetings, educating residents about green living and the 3Rs

Email:

Write a brief paragraph outlining why you would like to help with these initiatives.

·  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

·  Reena - looking for "Rec Buddy" volunteers for "Special Olympics Adult Bowling" beginning Nov. 2nd please contact Aviva Windman at 905-763-8254 or

·  Drive for Dreidels - Community Chanukah Gift Drive

Sunday December 11th 2016 from 10:00 - 12:00

Tuesday December 13th, 2016 from 6:30 - 8:30

Andrea Pines at 416-638-7800 ext. 6266 or

STUDENT RESOURCES

Looking to accumulate volunteer hours:

getyourhours.org

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

www.kidshelpphone.ca

What's Out There In The Skilled Trades and Technologies

www.skillsontario.com