University of Waterloo

On Saturday, November 14th, 2009, The Computer Science Department at the University of Waterloo will be hosting the fourth edition of “Computer-Science for You@Waterloo Day“.  This event is designed  for grade 8 to 11 students and their families.

The planned activities require no computer science background – any young student with broad curiosity will enjoy the day.

Please contact Waterloo directly for further information or to register.

Volunteer Opportunity

Downsview Park Inc. is looking for STUDENT VOLUNTEERS interested in gaining volunteer hours at the Park’s Trail of Lights festival.  

You can be an Acting Trail Guide (Outdoors) for 5 hours per day 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM from November 27th, 2009 to January 3rd, 2010.  Volunteers may work as many or as few nights as they prefer. 

Volunteers must attend a 2-hour training session on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 from 12:00PM – 2:00 PM at Downsview Park.  Volunteer hours will be given for attending this session and for all shifts worked at the festival.

You can contact Rebecca Cotter @ rcotter@pdp.ca for more information.

Schulich School of Business @ York University

Students, if you are applying to the Schulich School of Business @ York University, please see your alpha Guidance Counsellor for information about the Supplementary Information Form.

McGill University Open House

McGill will be hosting its annual Open House for students and their families on Sunday, November 8, 2009.

To register, please visit McGill in Mind at https://mcgillinmind.mcgill.ca and select Events from the left hand menu.

 

 

College Registration

The OCAS College Registration site is now open. 
Use the direct link located in the Guidance web
page for easy access.  All applications received
and paid for on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2010 will be given equal cosideration by the colleges for programmes that are over-subscribed.   Make an appointment with your alpha Guidance Counsellor for  additional information.  There are also hard copies of College Calendars as well as the “Find a Programme Guide” and the “Ontario College Reference Guide”  in the Guidance Office.  Don’t leave your application to the last minute.  Be proactive and register now.

TPL – Volunteer Fair

Thursday November 5, 2009 

3:30 – 6:00 pm 

North York Central Library

Auditorium, Room 1 & 2

5120 Yonge Street @

North York Centre subway

 

Meet with representatives from agencies that work with seniors, children, wildlife, health issues, youth and more to learn how you can volunteer with their organizations and get your required volunteer hours.

 Free Snacks!                                                                                                 Door Prizes!

North York Central Library

 5120 Yonge St. Toronto ON  M2N 5N9 

 For more information call 416-395-5674

University & College Visits

SCHOOL	DATE	LOCATION
HURON COLLEGE (UWO)	MONDAY, SEPT.  21 11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
McMASTER	TUESDAY, SEPT 22  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
RYERSON ENGINEERING	WED,  SEPT. 23  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
QUEST UNIVERSITY	WED,  SEPT. 23  12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
LAURIER	MONDAY, OCT. 5  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
SCHULICH	TUES, OCT 6  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
WINDSOR	TUES, OCT 6  12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
GUELPH	WED, OCT 7  11:30-12:00	ROOM 145
YORK	WED, OCT 7  12:00-12:30	ROOM 145
CARLTON	THURS, OCT 8  11:30-12:00	ROOM 145
RYERSON	FRIDAY, OCT 9  12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE	THURS, OCT 15 11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
U of T ENGINEERING	THURS, OCT 15 12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
BRESCIA (UWO)	TUES, OCT 20  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
HUMBER COLLEGE	TUES, OCT 20  12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
KING’S COLLEGE HALIFAX	FRIDAY, OCT 23  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
CONCORDIA	FRIDAY, OCT 23  12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
GUELPH-HUMBER	TUES, OCT 27  11:00-11:30	TITAN HALL
TORONTO	TUES, OCT 27  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO	FRIDAY, OCT 30  12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
DALHOUSIE	WED, NOV 4  12:00-12:30	ROOM 145
LAURENTIAN	FRIDAY, NOV 6  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
WESTERN	MONDAY, NOV 9  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
McGILL	MONDAY, NOV 16   11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
RICHARD IVEY	TUESDAY, NOV 17 11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
QUEENS	WED, NOV 18  12:00-12:30	TITAN HALL
WATERLOO	WED, NOV 25  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL
LAKEHEAD	FRIDAY, NOV 27 11:15-11:45	TITAN HALL
OTTAWA	TUESDAY, DEC 1  11:30-12:00	TITAN HALL

Ontario Universities’ Fair! 2009

Representatives from most of  the Ontario universities will be at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd. (next to the CN Tower and Skydome).  This 3 day event takes place on: Friday, Sept. 25 from 9 am – 6 pm; Saturday Sept. 26, from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday Sept. 27, from 10 am – 5 pm.  Don’t miss this opportunity to explore post-secondary options.

Night School Registration

Guidance is currently registering students for night school.  Please sign up with the appropriate alpha counsellor to check eligibility and course offerings.  The cut off for registration is September 22nd.

YM becomes ECO-school

Read all about it – on YM ECO NEWS!