NEW OSAP INFORMATION!!!!

NEW OSAP REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

 

If your child is currently in Grade 12, you should know that applications are now open for college and university programs. The last date for university applications is January 11th. College applications for the fall term should be submitted before February 1st.

 

Your child may benefit from financial assistance for postsecondary education from the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). As part of the most significant reform of student assistance in North America, the government of Ontario is removing the financial barriers to attending college or university.

 

If your family income is under $50,000, your child’s tuition is covered. Even if you earn more, the new OSAP is still there to help with generous grants that will make sending your child to college or university more affordable.

 

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development has launched a new online calculator to help students and their families find out quickly and easily whether they qualify for free tuition or other grants and supports from the province. We encourage you to find out more at ontario.ca/osap.

Community Hours - Hour Republic Link

Students in grades 9 and 10 are encouraged to get onto Hour Republic to record their volunteer hours to date. 


https://hourrepublic.com/en/

Interested in an Exchange? MEETING THIS THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 2016

A City Wide Student Exchange meeting will be taking place on December 8, 2016 between 6:00PM-7:00PM at Tecumseh Vista Academy. 

 

This will be an information session for eligible students in Grade 7 to 10 who wish to apply for an exchange. Students must provide recommendations from staff, interested in experiencing a new culture and who are responsible students.  It is reciprical exchange so students will host their partners this August for 2 months for those in grade 7 (Grade 8 next fall) and for those in grades 9 and 10 (grades 10 and 11 next fall) for 3 months. Our students will then go to their partners homes and attend their schools starting in the middle of February for the 2 or 3 months. The meeting will outline the application process and the timelines for the whole year of the exchange for the students and parents.  There will be time for questions as well.

 

If you currently have exchange students, please inform them of this meeting.  Also, please extend an invite to those students who may have expressed an interest in becoming an exchange student.

 

"Unlimited" Program At Waterloo University Information!

Academic Awards RSVP!

Are you going to the academic awards on November 28th?

If so, RSVP using the link below!

Academic Awards 2016!

Report Card Distribution!

All students' report cards will be sent home near the end of November!

Card Club Volunteer Opportunity!

Are you in desperate need for volunteer hours or want to continue helping the local community just because?

Well, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., the Villages of St. Clair need someone to run the card club!

Students will need to attend an orientation on December 3rd from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. prior to starting their volunteering!

Both the orientation and the placement will count towards your volunteer hours!

Hope to see you there!

Night School Opportunity!!!

Are you interested in a Night School course?

To attend, register at the guidance office anywhere between January 9th and February 3rd, 2017!

Registration is $20 initially and another $50 deposit is required on the first day of class!

For more information, visit guidance and/or download the following PDF files!

Night School Information #1

Night School Information #2

SHAD Deadline Approaching!

If you are interested in the SHAD program, applications must be submitted soon with three weeks left before closing! There are over half a million dollars in bursaries offered! Apply now!

For more information, visit: SHAD Information

To apply, visit: SHAD Application

For alumni experiences, visit: SHAD Experiences

University Of Windsor Open House!

Are you considering the University of Windsor as a post-secondary choice?

If so, it would be more than beneficial to go to the open house to gain all sorts of information regarding your future endeavors!

The open house is approaching quickly being on March 4th, 2017.

Visit the link below for more information:

U of W Open House

If you want to visit with a faculty advisor to book a tour, visit this link:

U of W Book A Tour

Tuition Awards for Algonquin College!

Are you considering Algonquin College for post-secondary and need a little financial assistance?

You could win up to $4,000 dollars to go towards your tuition!

Algonquin is hosting a contest that requires kids to get creative! Make a video answering one question:

"What do you hope to change by coming to Algonquin College?"

Have fun and good luck!

For more information, click the link below:

Algonquin College Tuition Contest

TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

You need: 

a completed application (available in guidance)
an essay of up to 600 words (details on app)
official transcript
two letters of support from community groups

Must be received by Nov. 18

Details on application in guidance. 

November Homework Help!

Are you struggling with homework and are looking for some extra help? If so, the calendar for homework help is below!

SAT Reminder!

KENNEDY is now the new home of SAT writing.  

To sign up and write the SATs at Kennedy, visit: sat.collegeboard.org​ 

Dates of future SAT sessions at Kennedy for 2016-2017 school year:

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Saturday, May 6, 2017

​Good SAT prep:

 https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat​

You will find information about NCAA eligibility and SATs / ACTs

SAT Reminder!

KENNEDY is now the new home of SAT writing.  

To sign up and write the SATs at Kennedy, visit: sat.collegeboard.org​ 

Dates of future SAT sessions at Kennedy for 2015-2016 school year:

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Saturday, May 6, 2017

​Good SAT prep:

 https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat​

You will find information about NCAA eligibility and SATs / ACTs

University Of Windsor Open House!

Are you planning on the University of Windsor as a post-secondary option! If so, take the opportunity to attend their open house!

The open house is on Saturday November 5th, from 10 AM to 4 PM!

Students will be able to:

Attend program presentations
Learn about Student Awards and Financial Aid
Speak with current professors
Speak with current students
Learn about support services at the university
Visit the information fair
Tour the campus

Students that apply to the open house also have the chance to win free first-year tuition!

To apply, click the following link: University Of Windsor Open House

Interested in Genetics?

If you are in grade 11 or 12, the Gene Cure Foundation wants you to explore the exciting world of genetics by becoming a gene researcher for a week!

Students will have the opportunity to look at genes in many different ways, research about various genetic disorders, participate in scientific labs, connect with top gene researchers from around the world, and most importantly connect with other students who have similar passions and objectives!

Applications will be accepted between November 1st to December 31st! Spots are limited, so apply as soon as the forms are posted!

In order to apply, students must:

Be a Canadian Resident
Be in grade 11 or 12
Be 16 years of age by January 1st
Be steady at an overall GPA of 85% or higher
Be interested in pursuing a future career in genetics
Be well-rounded in academic, volunteer, and extra-curricular activities
Be willing to travel to another city to participate

Student placements will happen during their spring break! Have fun!

For more information go to:

Walkerville Guidance
The GRFAW Website: GRFAW Information!
Or Call: 514-398-3416

Take Our Kids To Work Day!

On November 2nd, utilize the opportunity to experience the working world through your parents and begin to gain the much needed social, economic, and co-operation skills to assist you when you get into the working world as well!

Students are encouraged to work along side with their parents/guardians as they explore potential career options and the skills in demand for jobs in today's workforce!


If you are interested in participating, please go to

Take Our Kids to Work Info

 

You find the registration form and link to
the mandatory health and safety training there.

Once you have completed the form and had your
parents sign it, please return it to GUIDANCE by Friday October 28th.



More information can be found at...
Take Our Kids To Work Day! 

MedPals Opportunity!

Are in interested in perusing a career in healthcare and medicine?

If so, an information session will be held at 5:30 PM on October 24th at Walkerville!

The MedPals program offers an experience like no other! Highschool students considering healthcare as a future will be paired with a first/second year student who can answer all of your questions along with attending monthly meetings with your mentor to truly give them the full med-school rundown!

Activities for students include:
Touring the Schulich Medical Building/Windsor Campus
An Intro to life as a medical student
Getting into medical school
Hands on clinical learning

The deadline to apply for MedPals is November 1st!

Email MedPals at: windsormedpals@gmail.com to apply!

Download the MedPals flyer here: MedPals Flyer!

Wayne State University Open House!

Are you going into post-secondary and are considering attending Wayne State University?

On Thursday November 17th, Wayne State will be holding an open house at the St. Clair Center for the Arts!

From 3 - 6 PM, meet with representatives from Wayne State to get a feel of the school and all that it has to offer!

To RSVP for the open house go to: RSVP Ontario-Wayne State Open House!

To download the open house flyer, click here: Download The Flyer! 

Or go to the WSU website for more information: Wayne State University

Interested In The Canadian Armed Forces?

Are you interested in the CAF and would like more information about a future in this direction?

If so, come on down during lunch to the CAF booth on November 1st!

The booth will be set up in the front foyer! See guidance for more details!


For more information about the Canadian Armed Forces as a career path, visit the link below!

The Canadian Armed Forces

Post-Secondary Opportunities In November!

Below are all of the post-secondary related dates for November! See guidance for more details!

Post-Secondary Opportunities In October!

Below are all of the post-secondary related dates for October! See guidance for more details!

Apply for SHAD 2017!

Are you interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or mathematics?

From July 2nd to the 28th you can be a part of an enriching experience! Make your Summer infinitely better by applying to the SHAD program!

The program is very competitive and you must apply by November 28th, 2016! See guidance for more details!

Apply now: Apply for SHAD 2017!

OSSLT Testing Soon!

The countdown to the OSSLT is underway! Be ready for October 20th by looking through previous tests, OSSLT sample stories, and old rubrics!

Find all of the information here:

OSSLT Testing Materials

Zombies!? Yes, Zombies!

Are you one of those people who spend their life paranoid that zombies might become a reality in the future? Do you have an underground cellar with endless imperishable food and weapons to fight off the impending hoard? Have you ever spent a weekend with eyes glued to the television binge-watching The Walking Dead? 

If so, this it the opportunity for you! 

On October 28th and 29th, the University of Windsor is holding an Indisciplinary Approaches to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse Conference which will inform students about how society will react to a catastrophe and prepare them for a variety of unseen circumstances. 

Topics will include:

In a zombie apocalypse, how does a civil society survive?

Why are we so fascinated with zombies as a culture?

How has the portrayal of zombies evolved in the media throughout the years?

How can we use the apocalypse to think more deeply and reflect on potential changes in education, terrorism, global warming, emergence preparedness, and the spread of infectious diseases?  

Practical Problems to Reflect on will include:

Regarding defense, is a wall or an army better?

Food security.

Environmental clean-up.

Disease prevention and medical care.

Students are also invited to create a poster to be presented at the conference. Posters will be judged and prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place. 

For more information, click the link below!

Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!

Engineering Opportunity! (Grade 9 - 10)

Are you a grade 9 or 10 girl that is considering going into engineering as a profession?

If so, the ENG-Girl program is quite the opportunity!

Being held by the University Of Windsor Engineering Department, the program includes hands-on activities and an informative parent session to help guide you down the most ideal pathway for your future!

Registration is currently open but spaces are limited! Apply now by going to the link below!

ENG Girl Opportunity

Experience Waterloo University with the "Waterloo Unlimited" Program!

Are you interested in going to the University of Waterloo?

From November 18 to November 20, experience the world of Arts & Science through reading academic papers, exploring cutting edge discovers with professors, and engaging with current student researchers!

See guidance or click the link below for more details!

Waterloo Unlimited University Program!

Volunteer Opportunity - Therapeutic Classes!

Interested in working with children with disabilities?  

They are looking for volunteers to work one-on-one with children in a supervised therapeutic class!

Locations are:  Windsor Regional Hospital (Met) or the John McGivney Centre. 

Hours are weekday evenings, in which you can commit to as much time as you want!

Students need a police clearance

Students are provided a uniform

Students will need their own transportation. 

Contact Anita at 519 791 8633

Considering A College-University Transfer?

Are you thinking about attending college first then transferring to the University of Windsor? Find out more details in the PDF below:

Transferring to The University of Windsor from a College?

Post-Secondary Payment Issues?

Are you struggling to find a way to pay for your post-secondary education?

If you've been on the internet lately, chances are you've come across Ontario's new "free-tuition" movement.

Think you qualify for a grant? Find out more details below:

Ontario "Free Tuition" Grant Information

Are You Considering University?

Mainly directed at the Grade 11s and 12s, below is a PDF file with information and tips on where to start when considering universities!

Considering University?

Dates To Remember!

Being Walkerville, we always have a ton of things going on! How can a person be expected to remember every important day this school year!?

Well, now you don't have to! Below is a PDF file of all of the important days coming up!

2016/2017 Dates To Remember

Get Into The Spirit!

Attention all Tartans! Spirit week is upon us! What better way is there to show your school spirit than dress up in a ton of insane outfits? The days are as follow:

Week of the 26th -  30th

Monday - Disney Day!

Dress up as your favourite Disney character! Come on! It's basically a bear necessity at this point! 

Tuesday - Game Day!

Calling all gamers! This is truly your time to shine! Dress up as anything from your favourite games! I expect to see some giant Uno cards walking around! 

Wednesday - Grade Wars!
Take one for the team! Every grade is assigned a colour and the grade that participates the most will have all the bragging rights in the world! The colours are:

Grade 9 - Yellow, Grade 10 - Blue, Grade 11 - Red, Grade 12 - Black

Thursday - TV Show/Movie Character Day!
Dressing up as your favourite character is truly the epitome of a good time! Whether it's Meredith from Grey's Anatomy, Dean from Supernatural, or Nancy from Stranger Things, there's always a character out there for everyone! 

Friday - Tartan Day!

As the cherry on top to a perfect week, Tartan Day beckons for you to rummage through your closet and grab all of the Blue and White you can find! One can only expect a sea of Blue and White rushing down the hallways on this day!

Post-Secondary SAT Dates! Register Now!

Need to write the SAT for a school in the United States? You can do this at Kennedy Secondary School on either:

November 5th, January 21st, or May 6th, this 2016/2017 school year.

Register for a date at: 

Register for SAT Dates!

Good luck!   

Subscribe To Remind!

If you're in grade 12 and want to be informed about crucial things like university/college presentation dates, volunteer opportunities, and other post-secondary related information, consider subscribing to Grade 12 Remind! 

To subscribe to Remind:

Text '@gr12t' to (206) 981-5980 for cellphone notifications.

Or, send an email to gr12t@mail.remind.com to receive information by email.

To unsubscribe from Remind at any time:

Text 'unsubscribe @gr12t' (for cellphones).

Or, reply to an email with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line (for email).

**Remind is a safe and easy to use notification system. All personal information remains confidential and neither you or your teacher can see each other's numbers.

GREAT FREE SUMMER OPPORTUNITY for students 14-17!

Changing the Odds is a FREE Summer program for teens 14 -17 who are interested in the arts and trying new things.  See more detailed information below. 



For application to this program click here:  View file



For an overview of the program click here:  View file



For an information flyer about the program:  View file

Victoria Strehlau Memorial Scholarship

Attending a university/college program in the field of visual arts? 
Have you demonstrated leadership in the school and/or the community?

Consider applying for Victoria's scholarship.  Deadline to guidance is June 6, 2016. 

Victoria Strehlau Memorial Scholarship 2016

Graduating in June? Please complete survey below.

If you wish to be eligible for awards at Graduation, please complete the brief survey below by Wednesday, May 18.  Thanks!

 

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1re65SevE1pG8Zmoqy6wJbjKMQUL_B4DOck_LBtQ_Kj0/viewform

LOTS OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

1)  "LaSalle Car Show" at Gil Maure Park, LaSalle Sunday May 29th (morning /afternoon).  We'll be running this event with Rotary Club of Cottam too. This event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Shifts run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (or 10 to 4 if you like!!).

2) "Art in the Park" at Willistead Manor (RC of Windsor 1918) Saturday, June 4 - Sunday, June 5.  

 Food service all day on Saturday and Sunday. Take down late Sunday afternoon.  Shifts run from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM each day.

***This event is great for high school and post-secondary students who need volunteer hours.

 

3) Essex Car Show BarBQ on Saturday, July 9th in downtown Essex. This event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Shifts run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Food is always included for volunteers! Please contact me if you can volunteer with us or have any questions.

Contact:  Ron Ricci                                

Mobile/Text  519-562-5000

Scholarship for Students going into ENGINEERING - DUE JUNE 15

PEO scholarship for students studying ENGINEERING

Scholarship - DUE FRI., MAY 8

Meridian Scholarship

Are you female and interested in the trades?

Over 16?
Or have a diploma already but looking for work?




WEST CNC Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Information Flyer

Going to U Windsor this fall? Important info here!

Students who were offered admission to the University of Windsor will have received the Guide to Registration 2016/17 in the mail.
A link to the online Guide to Registration is available for your reference.

We encourage incoming students to sign up for Head Start Orientation to prepare for the fall.  The dates include:

• May 27, 28, 30 - Business, Engineering, Nursing and Science;
• June 3, 4, 6 - Human Kinetics and Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

REACHING AHEAD for GRADE 8 STUDENTS

For Grade 8 students who are transitioning to high school, consider our REACHING AHEAD program. 

Earn a credit!
Meet new friends!
Have a great experience!


REACHING AHEAD

SUMMER SCHOOL 2016

For this year's course listings, please click here:  ALL SUMMER CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Please note that recovery courses are only available for students who have already taken the course during the regular school year, but have been unsuccessful. 


For summer school coop information, please click here:  SUMMER SCHOOL COOP

To register, please make an appointment or come by Guidance. 

Sherron Hogan Scholarship

Sherron Hogan Scholarship
Basic Criteria: 
-college/university
-experienced impact of cancer either personally or in immediate family
-financial need

Bill Lamb Memorial Bursary - for students entering Developmental Services Worker program

Bill Lamb Memorial Bursary

Beth Cooper Scholarship - for student with LD

Beth Cooper Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship - Students with Spina Bifida or Hydrocephalus

The Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario is now accepting applications for the Luciana Spring Mascarin Bursary & Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship.

 

 

http://www.sbhao.on.ca/programs-services/scholarships-bursaries

 

Scholarship for Student with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

If you happen to suffer from Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis....see link below....

http://www.ibdscholarship.ca/EN/index.php

Scholarship for Teachers Life Members

The J. F. Allen Scholarship and the Teachers Life Bursary awards are aimed at students who exemplify excellence, achievement and involvement in their school and community. These awards are open to the children and grandchildren Teachers Life Members. 

While meeting the academic standard for each award and submitting a complete application gets you in the door, the Teachers Life connection to community is at the core of each award. Focus is on the candidate’s involvement in their school and community -- where they have demonstrated that “give back” attitude and excellence in initiative and leadership, which is at the heart of Teachers Life. 

The J. F. Allen Scholarship is awarded to one female and one male student in their final year of high school and is valued at up to $12,000. Each recipient will receive a $3,000 scholarship each year, to a maximum of four years or upon completion of the recipient’s first degree. 

Teachers Life Bursary is a one-time award of $1,000 available annually to one female and one male student in their final year of high school. 

The deadline for applying for both awards isMarch 31, 2016.

            

           Eligibility criteria can be found on the inside page of each application form.

  

To help get the word out to all Teachers Life Members interested in these award opportunities, we would appreciate that you share this information and direct any related inquiries to memberbenefits@teacherslife.com or by phone to 1 800 668 4229.

Additional application info can be found at:

Www.publicboard.ca

"Students tab"

"Scholarships"

Experiencing EXAM STRESS????

Every student who aims to become a high-achiever will experience exam stress. It’s an unavoidable part of student life that can be a tough nut to crack. Remember, stress exists for a reason and you can choose to let it be your downfall or use it to drive you to improve your work. To combat exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this heightened anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressures you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common explanations for this:

• Low motivation levels
• Lack of preparation and planning
• High expectations from others
• Competition from peers

The difference between a student who allows stress to overwhelm them and someone who uses it to push them harder is what they do when they are facing that brick wall mid-study. Admirable students will pause, reflect and choose a path that will help them overcome the impasse, not just wait for the wave to engulf them.

Read more at: https://www.examtime.com/blog/beat-exam-stress-10-easy-ways/

Great Enrichment Opportunity for Grade 10 Students - Waterloo Unlimited

Waterloo Unlimited:  A Canada-wide enrichment program for students of exceptional potential. High school students will experience lectures, seminars, workshops, labs and social time with faculty and students on campus at the University of Waterloo.

Waterloo Unlimited Grade 10 program  |  Theme of "Change"  |  Sunday, May 15 - Thursday, May 19, 2016

 

Application deadline: MARCH 9, 2016

 

We live in the midst of change: technological change, social change, political change, environmental change. In modern times humankind has experienced an unprecedented rapidity of change. How do we adapt, or not adapt... and what are the consequences? Students will consider the perspectives of scientists, engineers, writers, and philosophers, as they examine the dynamics of "Change".

 

Program fee, includes meals: $500

Supervised overnight shared residence accommodation: $160   

 

Details and a printable brochure for students: https://uwaterloo.ca/unlimited/

 

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UW_Unlimited

 

Volunteer Opportunity - This weekend

Dream Climb is JANUARY 16-17 2016. 

 Looking for volunteers! 

http://www.wrh.on.ca/admin/Site_Published/Foundation/RichText.aspx?Body.QueryId.Id=61129&LeftNav.QueryId.Categories=796

  

We are looking for volunteers to help with Dream Climb 2016.  This is a fundraiser for the Neurosciences program at the Ouellette Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital.  This program provides care for the complex trauma brain injuries, spine injuries, cancer issues, stroke related issues, brain aneurysms and degenerative diseases.

 

The volunteers that we need are assisting different stations – Auction Station, Welcome Station, Pre-Registered Registration Desk, Onsite Registration Desk, 3^rd floor, 6^th floor, 10^th floor Assistance Desks and the Rooftop Assistance Desk.

Shifts are as follows for each day:

8:00am -11:00am

11:am – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 4:30pm

 

The event is for both Saturday and Sunday.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  If you could forward the names and contact information of any student who would be able to help out to Carolyn Brown at 519-254-5577, ext. 52563 or to her email at:  Carolyn.brown@wrh.on.ca

 

1995 LENS AVENUE|WINDSOR, ON, N8W 1L9

1030 OUELLETTE AVENUE|WINDSOR, ON, N9A 1E1

519.254.5577ext.52343 |(FAX)519.985.2616| anita.schawillie@wrh.on.ca

Be the Best Parent you can Be! Help with Parenting Teenagers

 Triple P
Positive Parenting Program

Group Course -  For Parents of Teens 12- 16 years of age

Wednesdays, March 30 - May 18
6 pm - 8pm
Walkerville Collegiate Institute

Visit

www.triplepwindsor-essex.ca  to register.