May June Enrichment Newsletter

ENRICHMENT AT THE RIDGE

NEWSLETTER # 7 MAY/JUNE 2013

For further information on all of the items listed below Please see Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) in room 214

1.AP Exams www.ap.ca

Exam dates – May 6 – 17, and 24^th 2013

                  Exams have arrived!
MANDATORY pre-admin.session in the Library on Friday May 3, 2013

 

2. E=mc2 at Queens in May http://esu.queensu.ca
Event is May 5– 10, 2013 at Queens University
Bus Field trip forms and money are due immediately to Mr. Yull!

3.Encounters with Canada www.encounters-rencontres.ca

A week in Ottawa with students from across Canada APPLY TODAY!

                 Study one of eleven sub-themes for Ages 14-17

Get a PIN number from Ms. Patterson for registration!

Some Grants available. Next year’s calendar on Ms. P’s website!

 

4. CLAY - Creating Leadership Amongst Youth

McMaster University - May 17 - 19, 2013.

 Registration is online and can be accessed at the following website:

https://www.msumcmaster.ca/services-directory/1-clay/prospective-delegates

 Cost - $180.00 (early registration - by April 12th!) INCLUDES:

Accommodation for 3 days and 2 nights in residence
All meals and snacks for the duration of the Conference. Session, Workshop and Activity materials, Keynote speakers
Conference T-shirt, Conference manual (a great resource), Special Conference Events

 Transportation must be provided by each attendee.

 Let Ms. Patterson know that you are attending and registering.

5.  University of Toronto Youth Summer Programs www.ysp.utoronto.ca

Faculty of Law and Medicine run summer mentorship programs $1300 inclusive – 4 week program. Fees and application due May 20^th.

 

6.  M.E.I International Academy www.meiacademy.com

“the World is our classroom” Travel the world, study abroad or next door

 

7.  Rotary Club of Oakville Student Exchange www.rotary.org

15 – 19 year old student opportunity for a one year (August to August) or short term exchange.

Applications being accepted NOW

 

8.  OELC – Ontario Educational Leadership Centre www.oelccaso.com

Leadership camps running from May to September

Focus on athletics, music, fine arts, and student council leadership.
Cost varies depending upon week chosen
$325.00 – $650.00

9.  Harvard Summer School www.summer.harvard.edu/ssp

Secondary School Program June 22 – August 10, 2013

 

10.  Live Different – Hero Holidays www.livedifferent.com

You can make a difference!

 

11.  Projects Abroad www.projectsabroad.ca

Unique learning opportunities around the Globe!

 

12  Duke of Edinburgh Awards www.dukeofed.org

13    Write for the Oakville Beaver!

Students can write articles for Tom Dykes column in the Beaver