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GUIDANCE NEWS
Week of May 1st, 2017
University & College Applications
Grade 12 students! It has come to our attention that there have been some errors on the OUAC/OCAS application system. Please make sure that you go over all of your marks on your applications to ensure their accuracy. If there is a mistake, please see your Guidance Counsellor so that we can correct it.
Valedictorian
Are you interested in being Earl Haig's valedictorian for the 2016-2017 school year? If you are, pick up a valedictorian application from the SAC board. Applications are due May 9. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Koutroubis.
OSAP Presentation
There will be an important OSAP Presentation on Wed. May 10th, 2017 from 9-10am in Rm.238 (O’Grady Hall). There will be a representative present to offer information in regards to the OSAP application as well as answer any questions regarding financial aid and considerations that all students should be aware of going into university/college. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
The Jean Lumb Awards
Apply now for the Jean Lumb Awards. These $1,000 awards are available only for students of Chinese Heritage. You must apply before May 22nd. For more information go to
TDSB Summer School
TDSB Summer School (In-Class or Online)
If you were thinking of taking an in-class summer school course with the TDSB in July, then you can find information on courses offered and locations here:
For an online course, you can find more information here:
Online summer courses are available in both July and August.
Please note that you are not able to take an in-class course and online course in the SAME MONTH with the TDSB.
Please see your Guidance Counsellor if you have any questions
External Programs
- Northwestern University's National High School Institute (Evanston, Illinois
- three intensive summer programs focusing on theatre, film, and debate training
- contact
- Archaeology Summer Course
Earn a credit July 14-30th/17
At Claremont Field Centre, Pickering Ontario
Contact Aldo Missio at
or see bulletin board
Job Opportunity
- Better Living Health and Community Services
- outdoor home maintenance assisting seniors 55+ living with disability in North York area
- contact: call 416-447-5074
Summer Job Opportunity
PLEASE CHECKOPPORTUNITY BOARD IN HALL
- YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program
Jordan May at 416-928-3362 ext. 22549 or
- Interested in coaching baseball? No big experience needed. Goulding Park Minor Softball is looking for youth to assist and be paid through spring and summer months, depending on your availability. Please see notice on board and check them out online.
- Youth Job Link (YJL) Employment Program
Seeking employment experience contact:
Erika Armstrong, Community Services Supervisor at 647-462-9541
- Zodiac Day Camp - Summer Jobs
Contact; 416-789-1989 x152 or
Volunteering
PLEASE CHECK VOLUNTEER BOARD IN HALL
- Volunteer help needed for a Fun Fair at Secord Elementary School
Friday June 2, 2017
- Contact by May 15th:
Student Resources
Looking to accumulate volunteer hours:
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
Extra Help
Fairview Mall Public Library offers:
Free printing, free food and drinks, Homework help, electronic games music and more. Monday to Friday 3:30-7:00pm. See notice on Information board.