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