Parliamentary Page Program

Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada to come to Ottawa to work as Pages in the House of Commons. Pages have the opportunity to learn about the House of Commons while witnessing the legislative process first hand.

Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region.

Apply on-line by December 8, 2014

For more information, visit:  http://www.parl.gc.ca/employment/house/pageprogram/PP_Welcome-e.htm

OSSTF Student Achievement Awards

The Student Achievement Awards is a writing and creative arts competition which is open to all public secondary school students in Ontario. The competition is meant to encourage the intellectual development of our students and an interest in society. The 1984 Provincial Assembly established the awards in honour of Marion Drysdale, a secretary at OSSTF/FEESO Provincial Office for twenty-two years, for her dedicated work over so many years. Each year a new theme is determined by the Member Education Sub-Committee of the Communications/Political Action Committee. OSSTF/FEESO invites student writers and artists to submit creative work exploring this year’s theme: Transforming Character(s). Judging will be held at the school, District, Regional and Provincial levels. Eight provincial winners will be awarded $1000 each in prizes and will be invited to our Annual General Meeting in March where a video showcasing their work will be screened.

Visit http://www.osstf.on.ca/studentachievementawards for more information.

TEDxYouth@Toronto Conference

• A must for any high school student interested in innovative ideas.
• The largest TEDxYouth event in Toronto, with over 300 attendees from the GTA.
• The place where Toronto’s curious high school students come together once a year at the Ontario Science Centre.
• The conference that will spark discussions and “ideas worth spreading”.

• Where: Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
• When: Saturday, November 15th, 2014 – Full Day Event!
• Who can attend: High school students across the GTA who are passionate about discovery and ready for a once in a lifetime experience are invited to apply to the conference. Only those who are accepted can attend (invitations are non-transferable). If your friends want to attend, make sure they fill out an application as well. For those who cannot join us in-person at the event, a live steam will be available on event day as well!
• More information: http://tedxyouthtoronto.ca/apply/
• Applications close Saturday October 11th at Midnight.

Amazing Opportunity with SHAD!

Hey WOSS,

Check out this exceptional opportunity! See Mr. Lebourveau or Ms. Rumig for more information.

http://shad.ca/educators.htm

Go ENG Girl

Go ENG Girl provides an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 7-10 across Ontario and a parent/guardian to visit their local university campus and learn from women professionals, academics and students about the wonderful world of engineering.

While the girls enjoy fun hands-on activities and student exhibits, their parents are treated to an informative session about the path to a career in engineering. Join us for the 10th annual Go ENG Girl location near you.

Go ENG Girl is a popular free event and many of the locations will reach capacity prior to the big day. Reserve your spot by registering in advance! Both the girls and their parent/guardian are included in one single registration form, no need to submit a second form for the parent! Registration is now open!

Oct. 18th or 25th at various University/College locations.

Registration opens August 31, 2014 and fills early.

Waterloo Unlimited

Waterloo Unlimited is pleased to offer this year's on-campus high school enrichment programs for students from across Canada. Please consider passing on this information to students of exceptional potential.

Grade 12 Program | “Road Map to Research” | Wednesday, November 12 - Friday, November 14, 2014
Application deadline: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Expect an immersive, pre-university experience including an introduction to the art and science of reading academic papers, an opportunity to explore cutting-edge research discoveries with professors, and the chance to engage with current student researchers.
Program fee: $300 includes meals
Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $180

Grade 11 Program | “Design” Theme | Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20, 2015. Dates may coincide with some school boards' March Break
Application deadline: Monday, December 15th , 2014

From engineering and 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: $450 includes meals
Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $300

Grade 10 Program | “Change” Theme | Sunday, May 10 - Thursday, May 14, 2015
Application deadline: Tuesday, March 10th , 2015

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: $450 includes meals
Supervised overnight shared residence accommodation: $160

Details on all programs, including an easily printable flyer to distribute to students, available here: https://uwaterloo.ca/unlimited

Waterloo Unlimited offers an enriched, transdisciplinary learning experience for exceptional high school students from across Canada. https://uwaterloo.ca/unlimited

Encounters with Canada

17 possible weeks in Ottawa with students from across Canada!

Students choose a specific area of interest

Students visit the House of Commons, Senate and tour the National Capital Region.

Programs fill up fast!!!

Sports and Fitness– Sept 14-20 Oct 12 - 18, Jan 25- 31, Apr 12-18

            Arts and Culture- Sept 7–13 Oct 26-Nov 1, Feb 1-7, Mar 8 – 14, Mar 29 – Apr 4.

            Medicine and Health–Oct 19-25, Feb 8-14, Mar 15-21

Experience Canada – June 28 – July 4

            Science and Technology – Sept 28 – Oct 4, Feb 22-28

            International Affairs – Oct 5-11, Mar 22-28

            Canada Remembers  - Nov 9 –15

Mental Health and Wellness – Nov 16 - 22

            Law – Nov 23-29

            RCMP – Feb 15-21

            Journalism and Communication –Nov 2 - 8, Mar 1-7

Politics in Canada – Apr 19 – 25

Ecology and the Environment – Sept 21-27, Apr 26-May2

VIMY: Canada’s Coming of Age – Apr 5 - 11