WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18th, 2008

IN SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS –

There will be an information meeting regarding the in school awards and the application process on Wednesday,February 27 at 3:45 p.m. in Room 296. Students should mark their calendars now to attend this important information session.

SUMMER CO-OP PROGRAM

The TDSB is offering a 1 CREDIT Summer Co-Op Program in the month of July, 2008. If you want to:

EXPLORE A CAREER

EARN A CREDIT

DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS or

GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE

this program is for you. For further information and/or application forms, please see Mrs. Eisen in the Guidance Department ASAP.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION

Check the University and College Bulletin Boards for these and other February and March Break Programs!

University of Western Ontario

Sat., March 8, 2008. - To register visit welcome.uwo.ca or phone Admissions at 1-519-661-2100.

YORK UNIVERSITY – HIGH SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Are you interested in spending a day at York University with a student? Students will attend classes and tour the campus with a York University student.See Mrs. Robertson-Craig in Guidance for more information.

VOLUNTEER AND PAID POSITIONS – Please speak to Mrs. Storms

Volunteer and Paid Positions shovelling snow for Senior Neighbours

The Don Mills Foundation for Seniors requires student volunteers from ages 12-17. For more information check out the Volunteer Bulletin Board or or call Katerina at 416-447-5074

Kids Help Phone Student Ambassador Volunteer Training Conference

A great opportunity to make a difference, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun.

Two one-day conferences that weekend – you choose which one to attend,Sat., Feb.23 or Sun., Feb. 24, 2008.10a.m. – 5 p.m.Metro Hall (Not the Metro Convention Centre or City Hall)55 John St., 3rd Floor, Toronto South East corner of John St. and King St.For more information, click on or email or call 416-586-5437.

Volunteer Opportunity for Dancers

2-3 students are needed to help with choreography and dance instruction for the Owen Public School Musical this spring.

Rehearsals would be from 4 - 5 p.m. on Wednesdays with students from grades 3-6.

If you are interested please call Nicole Inch (parent coordinator) at Work (416)489-3267 or at Home (416)225-6445.

CLUB INFORMATION

Homework Clubs

  • The Cantonese and Mandarin Home Work Club-Tuesdays from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 128.
  • The Farsi Home Work Club - Wednesdays from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 128.
  • The Korean Home Work Club -Thursdays from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 128.

All students are invited to join the club to help others or to be helped by others with their homework assignments.

This club is NOT just for ESL students.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

University of British Columbia Scholarships

Deadline: Feb 28tth – See Ms. Pape

Carleton University – Prestige Scholarships

Students need to be applying to Carleton

Deadline: March 1st, 2008 – See Ms. Pape

The Primrose Scholarship

The University of New Brunswick – St John

Deadline: March 15th, 2008 – See Ms. Pape

Scholarships offered by the Retail Council of Canada

Details: -

Mark S. Bonham Scholarship for Queer Studies in Film & Video

Criteria: for lesbian,gay.bi-sexual and transgendered students majoring in film after high school

Scholarship: $5000

Deadline: April 1st, 2008

Have you applied to college for 2008? Are you passionate about your future field of study? Are you caring about your community? Do you have a minimum of 75% and extensive community and school involvements? If your answer is YES to these questions, see Mrs. Eisen in Guidance about the GARFIELD WESTON MERIT SCHOLARSHIP for colleges, ASAP.

Huron University College at Western

Those considering Huron University should consider applying for the Huron National Scholarships which are separate from entrance scholarships awarded by the University of Western. Refer to Huron’s website at for more information and application process.

Criteria: Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

Avg. of 90% or better

Outstanding volunteer/community service, athletics, arts and/or student life

Deadline: Feb. 22, 2008

See Mr. Panagopoulos for further information

Simon Fraser University Applicants!

Students may apply at and click on “Apply to SFU” until April 30, 2008 for Sept. 2008 entry. HOWEVER, their early admissions and major scholarships application deadlines to apply are Feb. 28, 2008.