ENRICHMENT AT THE RIDGE
NEWSLETTER #1 SEPTEMBER 2012
For further information please see Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) room 214 or go to the enrichment blog: http://enrichridge.blogspot.com/
1. PEACE (Police Ethnic & Cultural Ed.) Youth Leadership Program
Tuesdays from Sept. 11– November 20th, 2012 at 1151 Bronte Road
Students get physically involved in multiple aspects of the Police Service.
http://www.hrps.on.ca/ under the Diversity area.
Applications due now! Sergeant Sue Biggs 905-825-4727
2. Student Achievement Awards
OSSTF Contest “The Right to Speak the Responsibility to Listen”
Check out the options for media and art!!!! www.osstf.on.ca/studentachievementawards
17 possible weeks in Ottawa with students from across Canada!
Students choose a specific area of interest and are also in 4 modules: Linguistic Duality(Official Languages Support Program), Diversity, Racism and Multiculturalism, Peace (Veterans Affairs) & Youth Engagement (Exchanges Canada)
Students visit the House of Commons, Senate and tour the National Capital Region.
Fall Sessions include: Sports and Fitness – Sept 9 – 15, Oct 21 – 27, Nov 11 - 17
(Register Now for Arts and Culture - Sept 16 – 22 (register now!), Oct 28 – Nov 3
September weeks) Medicine and Health – Sept 23 – 29, Oct 7 – 13, Nov 18 - 24
Science and Technology – September 30 – October 6
International Affairs – October 14 – 20
Canada Remembers - November 4 –10
Law – November 25 – December 1
4. Halton Regional Youth Advisory Committee (HRYAC)
and Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
IRHS has had members on HRYAC , connected to the community through this forum
Youth are needed to provide input to Halton Regional Council.
If you are interested, see Ms. Patterson and contact the Region at:
(905) 825-6000 For more information go to their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Volunteer-Halton-Youth-Advisory-Council/188550557904714
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Volunteer-Halton-Youth-Advisory-Council/188550557904714
Or join the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
5. Loran Awards (scholarships)!!!!!
Applications are online and deadline is in September/October.
Website should be updated soon http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/page/id/15.html
See Ms. Patterson or Mrs. Anstett for details
6. Waterloo Unlimited
Grade 10 program, May 2013
The theme of "Change" May 12th - 16th, 2013
Application deadline: March 2013
Cost: Program fee: $450
Supervised overnight shared residence accommodation: $120
Grade 11 program, March 2013
Design theme March 10th - 15th , 2013
5 day program: dates may coincide with some school boards' March Break.
(Out-of-town arrivals: Sunday evening)
Application deadline: TBD
Cost: Program fee: $450
Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $300
Grade 12 program, November 2012
Roadmap to research
November 14th - 16th, 2012
November 14th - 16th, 2012
3 day program (Wednesday through Friday)
Out-of-town arrivals: Tuesday evening
Application deadline: TBD
Cost: Program fee: $250**
Cost: Program fee: $250**
Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $180**
**includes HST
7. Go ENG Girl
A program at Thirteen sites in Ontario including
For girls grades 9-10 and a parent
Free admission! Sat. Oct. 13th
Free admission! Sat. Oct. 13th
Registration opens August 31, 2012 and fills early
Shad Valley
A meeting for Grade 11 Students will be arranged in late October about attending SHAD next summer. Listen for details!!!! (First Deadline - Dec. 2012)
70 Shad Alumni won Millenium Scholarships, 21 Shad Alumni have been named as Rhodes Scholars since 1989. Scholarships available, and more details at: www.shad.ca
8. Advanced Placement Exam Prep
Listen for announcements. www.ap.ca
Details to come in late October with a commitment required in late November.
Exams run first 2 full weeks of May. Cost = $87.00 U.S.
9. Exploravision
http://www.exploravision.org/
Toshiba Sponsored Technology and Science Competition
See Mr. Warner for details
