The First Page student writing challenge for 2022

The First Page is coming back! The prize will be open for submissions from Feb. 1, 2022 at 9 a.m. ET to Feb. 28, 2022 at 9 p.m. ET.

The First Page is a national writing competition for Grades 7 to 12 students in Canada. Students are invited to write the first page of a novel, imagining how present-day issues and trends have played out 150 years in the future.

How will the world leaders of today impact the world of tomorrow? Who will be the biggest name in pop culture in the future? How will climate change impact the protagonist's life? The book could be from any literary genre, from mystery or thriller to literary fiction, from adventure or romance to satire or science fiction.

WHAT YOU CAN WRITE: Your entry can be 300-400 words in length. Your entry also needs a title, but the title is not included in the word limit. Your entry can be written in any genre.

WHO CAN ENTER: This contest is open to all Canadian residents who are full-time students enrolled in Grades 7 to 12. Entries will be judged in two age categories: Grades 7 to 9 and Grades 10 to 12. PRIZES: The winner of each category will receive a one-year subscription to OwlCrate, which delivers monthly boxes of books and literary-related goodies. The school library of each winner will also receive a donation of 50 books. WHEN YOU CAN SUBMIT: The prize is open to submissions from 9 a.m. ET on Feb. 1, 2022 to 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 28, 2022. HOW TO SUBMIT: During the submission period, a link to an online entry form will be available on this page.

INFORMATION

Speaker's Award for Youth Writers

 

Calling all young writers!  The Speaker’s Award for Youth Writers invites Ontario youth in grades 7-12 to submit their short stories and personal essays to this writing contest. 

Original fiction and non-fiction essay submissions are welcome, and a winner from each of the following three grade categories will be chosen: grades 7-8, grades 9-10, and grades 11-12. 

The winning submissions will be published on the Legislative Assembly of Ontario website.

Online applications will be accepted from March 1st to April 17th, 2022.

More info on their website HERE

Poetry Contests...

 1. The Ontario Poetry Society’s Spring Peepers Poetry Competition

Genre: Poetry
Entry Fee: $5 for one poem and additional poems $1 each
Deadline: February 28, 2022
Prize: First prize of $100; second prize of $75; third prize of $50; 17 honorable mention awards; all winning poems receive a certificate, publication in a chapbook and one free chapbook
Description: Open to everyone, and no limit to the number of submissions. Poems must include at least one of the following themes: spring, robins, other birds, frogs or any other hibernal animals waking up, poems about farmers and farming, spring planting, increase in human mobility and interactions, returns to fair weather employment (seasonal work), spring romance gained and/or lost or longed for, spring fever. Maximum length per poem is 36 lines and the stanza breaks count as lines. All poetic styles welcome.
Details: https://www.theontariopoetrysociety.ca/contest_Spring_Peepers_Poetry_Competition.htm

2. River of Words International Art and Poetry Contest

Genre: Poetry (Ages 5 – 19)
Entry Fee: None
Deadline: February 1, 2022
Prize: Publication in the River of Words anthology, published every other year, free copies of the physical anthology and a prize package that often comes with books, art supplies and a medal
Description: All poems must be original work. Poems should not exceed 32 lines in length (written) or 3 minutes (signed).
Details: https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/center-for-environmental-literacy/rules-and-guidelines

National Environmental Journalism Competition for writers, photographers and videographers

 

Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE)

YRE Canada is a national environmental journalism competition for writers, photographers and videographers aged 11-18.   

Deadline for all entries is April 15, 2022.

Competition rules: Find them here

The 2021-22 contest is now live! Deadline for all entries is April 15, 2022.

The Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair

 

Virtual BASEF 2022

BASEF will be a virtual fair in March 2022.

Includes the city of Hamilton, Halton Region, and a few other areas.

Registration opens on February 8, 2022.

Click for more details: https://www.basef.ca/

2022 Chernos Contest Details

Are you interested in Canadian law and legal studies?  What about the Charter of Rights & Freedoms? 

The 2022 Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust contest is now open for written or video submissions. You are to choose 1 of 3 questions and submit either a 750-1,000 word essay or a 3-4 minute video response. 

Deadline is May 22, 2022 and prizes are available to be won!

Click here for details: Chernos Contest 2022

DAN School Music Theatre Competition for Ontario High School Students

 

ANNOUNCING
THE DAN SCHOOL 2022 MUSIC THEATRE COMPETITION
FOR ONTARIO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The DAN School of Drama and Music 2022 Music Theatre Competition is co-presented with the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association. The Competition consists of two rounds with the finals taking place on Friday afternoon, July 22, 2022, as part of the ORMTA 2022 Provincial Convention, to be held at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON.

Three prizes will be awarded: 1st place-$1,500, 2nd place-$1,000 and 3rd place-$500 (CDN).

The preliminary round for this competition will be by video submission. The competitor’s video recording, along with other application material, will be uploaded to the DAN School of Drama and Music website.

Up to six performers will be invited to perform in the Finals. The deadline for submitting an application is April 1st, 2022, with submissions of applications beginning on March 1st, 2022.

Click here for more information: LINK

University of Toronto - Planetary Robotics!

 

We have the pleasure of hosting a seminar on Planetary Robotics that will be presented by a researcher that collaborates with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. His research seeks to enable future planetary rovers to drive safely and autonomously over long distances on the surface of the Moon and Mars. This seminar will be an introduction to Planetary Robotics.

We would like to invite your students to our online event on Thursday, December 2nd from 7-8 pm EDT!

This is the registration link to the event:

https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItceipqj4pG9bYzxuEaemgQDoVnzs9yhOl

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting on Dec 2nd!

STEM fellowship UTSG

Instagram: @stemfellowship_utsg

University of Toronto | Hi-Skule Design Competition

 

The free event will be held over the weekend of November 26-28th, starting on Friday the 26th at 6pm, and will continue until Sunday the 28th at 7pm. This event will be held virtually on Discord. Students will be working on a team of 3-5 people (which we encourage to be formed beforehand, or they will be assigned to a group at the start of the event) and have the whole weekend to develop a solution to the problem using the engineering design framework, and then record themselves presenting the solution. Presentations will be judged by alumni, and industry professionals. Groups with the best presentations will win prizes as well!  

The event will feature a keynote speaker from one of the professors at the University of Toronto. Additionally, throughout the weekend there will be workshop sessions to develop the student's understanding of the engineering design process, and multiple opportunities to interact with current University of Toronto Engineering students where high school students will have the chance to chat and ask them questions about what being an engineering student is like! Finally, the event will feature the chance to meet multiple design teams, see many of the cool things that they are doing, and get a sense of how current students apply engineering design into more technical projects. If any students are interested, please direct them to sign up using the eventbrite link below! Registration is open and will be available until Tuesday November 23. Sign up soon as event space is limited and spots fill up quickly! 

Registration: Hi-Skule UTHSDC Tickets, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Of course, further details will be sent out to students who have registered. If you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to ask me. We hope you see many of your students there! 

--

Jerry Bai (he/him)

Hi-Skule™ Vice Director, 2T1-2T2

Applications are now open for Catalyst Summer Program, Leader in Training Program, and Grade 11 Girls Conference!

University of Waterloo 

The Catalyst Summer Program (Grade 10-12): is a 2-week program that offers a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the “traditional leadership program." Drawing from the University of Waterloo’s strengths in engineering, science, and innovation, high school students develop leadership skills within a community and problem-based context - with real opportunities to put new skills to practice!

Leader In Training Program: The Engineering Science Quest Leader In Training (LIT) Program is a program designed to engage high school students applicants who have finished grade 9 or higher and are interested in becoming staff with Engineering Science Quest. The program builds leadership skills through group problem solving, hands-on program development and delivery, first-hand experience working with children and the opportunity to complete volunteer service hours.

Grade 11 Girls Conference: The conference is an exciting opportunity for grade 11 girls to participate in hands-on workshops, explore the University of Waterloo, meet engineering students, compete in a design competition, and experience life in residence! 

Have a Question? Email the University of Waterloo at esqinfo@uwaterloo.ca

TWO Art Competitions

 

Plant the Seed.

Inspire Through Eco-Art Competition 2022.

Calling All Artists ages 5-22. Use your creativity to help sustain our world!

Submissions Window Closes: Monday, January 24, 2022

CLICK HERE

OR

Science without Borders® Challenge

International Student Art Contest

The theme for this year’s 10th annual Science without Borders® Challenge is “Ridge to Reef.” Everything is interconnected from the land to the sea. For this year’s theme, create a piece of art that illustrates one or more actions that governments, non-profits, park managers, and indigenous communities can take to preserve coral reefs using a ridge to reef approach to conservation

CLICK HERE

Do You Have a Poem to Submit?

The Fiddlehead’s 2021 Ralph Gustafson Poetry Contest is now open!

One prize of $2000 CAD for best poem!

Contest closes December 1, 2021.

Click on link for more details:

The Fiddlehead's Annual Contests

2022 Michael Smith Challenge - February 2022

 

The 2022 Michael Smith Challenge has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  
 
Online registration will open around mid-January, 2022.
 
The Michael Smith Science Challenge is a bilingual national competition written by students in Grade 10 Science or lower. It emphasizes logical thinking, and covers material in the science curriculum common to all provinces. Past exams and answer keys are posted on our website http://bit.ly/MSchall

The challenge will consist of eight timed sections of randomized questions on the following topics: 

• Astronomy
• Earth Science
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

Registration closing! - U of T Engineering Outreach High School Programs November 2021

 

We are looking forward to kicking-off STEM Enrichment Courses, Cohort 2 next weekend. It is not too late to join us!

 

These programs are online and offered for participants who are currently in grades 9 to 12 (2021-2022 school year).

  

STEM Enrichment Courses  |  Grades 9 - 12  |  $250 | November 13^th – December 4^th

The STEM Enrichment Courses aim to challenge those students who want to dive deeper into various areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. All courses, led by upper-year/recently-graduated engineering students, are designed to showcase the range of projects engineers work on to build a better society. This program will be conducted online. Fall 2021 Courses:

• Biotechnology and Modern Medicine – Do Ethics Matter? (Grade 11/12)
• Forensic Engineering: Investigating Engineering Materials (Grade 9/10)
• 3D Designs: Making Engineering Come Alive (Grade 9/10) - waitlist in place

 

To register, and read full program details, click on the program title above. Bursary applications for these courses can be submitted now. Full bursary information and application details can be found here.

SHAD 2022 Applications is now open

 

Shad is a month-long (July) program for grade 10 & 11s. Pan-Canadian classrooms with university level STEAM and entrepreneurship content and access to mentors. Selection process in place. Limited spots available.

At Shad students participate in hands-on learning, collaborate in design teams, explore post-secondary institutions, engage with academic and entrepreneurial mentors, experience vulnerability training, and meet some of the most passionate dreamers in Gen Z.

Why Shad:

#LifeChanging #Transformative #IncreasedConfidence #AllTheThings #NewPassions #LikeMindedPeers #GrowthMindset #MoreCareerOptions #FilledWithDreamers

Shad2022 applications close on December 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

https://www.shad.ca/

House of Commons Page Program 2022-23 Academic Year Applications

 

We are pleased to announce the official launch of the recruitment campaign for the House of Commons Page Program.

Each year, we recruit 40 bilingual students graduating from high schools and CEGEPs from across Canada to participate in the House of Commons Page Program. Pages work directly on the floor of the House of Commons and are responsible for a wide range of tasks related to Chamber activities. This provides them with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Parliament by playing a role in the rich traditions of the Canadian parliamentary system. Our recruitment campaign for the 2022-2023 academic year is taking place from September 27 to November 7, 2021.

 

The Page Program has undergone an exciting transformation in the past year. To be considered, candidates must now submit a curriculum vitae (maximum of two pages), a cover letter that includes detailed examples clearly demonstrating how they meet the education, experience, and asset prerequisites listed on the notice of job opportunity, and a proof of enrolment confirming their student status (e.g. unofficial transcript, official transcript or report card from a high school or CEGEP).

 

To be selected, candidates must be starting full‑time or part-time post-secondary studies in September 2022 at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Saint Paul University, Université du Québec en Outaouais, or with our new institutional partners La Cité or Algonquin College. Successful candidates will be required to reside in the National Capital Region during their year of employment as a Page. We encourage you to visit our website (ourcommons.ca/page) to learn more.

 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/62ymu02hca6lqlx/AABoDnpsigR3Ct5Io7SieJv5a?dl=0

 

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Page Program | Programme des pages

House of Commons | Chambre des communes

students-etudiants@parl.gc.ca

613-992-7032

U of T Engineering Hi-Skule Mentorship Coffeehouse 2021

 

"Interested in engineering and want to learn more? On Saturday, October 23th, Hi-Skule is holding the Mentorship Coffeehouse. 

At this event, high school students in Grade 9 to Grade 12 will be able to talk to current engineering students across several disciplines during panels and smaller group events. Several engineering clubs will also make presentations throughout the day.

The event will be held on Zoom from 1PM to 4PM EDT on October 23th. Sign up and learn more on the Eventbrite page here: [Hi-Skule Mentorship Coffeehouse Tickets, Sat, 23 Oct 2021 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite]. Registration is currently open and closes on October 20th at 7PM EDT. This is a free event.

We hope to see you there!"

Sheridan EDGE Entrepreneurship Centre

 

1. The Youth Changemaker Summit (Thursday October 28^th from 5:30-7pm) is a free virtual event that showcases youth changemakers from Halton and Peel regions, and provides inspiration, skill development and networking opportunities for youth who are interested in changemaking and social entrepreneurship. 
   The registration link is here.
   
   
2. The Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch is a 4-month program supports youth (15-29) to develop social venture ideas and projects with the help of mentors, experts, funding and the EDGE community.  This year’s program focuses on ideas/projects that address climate change and environmental sustainability.  More info is here.  Applications for this program open October 12^th.  Cohorts will be held from Jan-April and May-August 2022.

 

For more information or questions about either of these opportunities, please feel free to reach out to Renee Devereaux directly renee.devereaux@sheridancollege.ca  

Code Squad

 

Join us virtually for this new coding-focused program available to Grade 9 - 12 girls! Learn how to create a variety of programs with Python, culminating in the creation of a customized “web scraper”, which automatically extracts information from websites! Students will learn the basics of programming, as well as how to design and plan a new coding project, and how programs run and interact with websites and data on the internet. Bursaries are available and currently open for application! Bursary forms can be found under 'Eng Outreach Awards and Bursaries 2021' in our Registration System linked below Regular registration will open Thursday, October 7th at 1:00pm EST and will be found under 'ESQ Fall 2021 (Sept - Dec)' in our Registration System linked below. If you do not already have an account, you can learn how to make one by visiting our Registration Guidelines page.

Register Here

Go ENG Girl!

 

Explore the exciting field of engineering! Go ENG Girl is an exciting opportunity for Grade 7 - 10 girls to learn about the wonderful world of engineering and what it takes to be an engineer. Meet women currently studying engineering, learn about some of the amazing things women engineers are doing, and participate in a cool hands-on activity. There will also be a parent/family information session presented by Admissions at the University of Waterloo!  **This event will take place virtually through Zoom. Registrants will be sent a link at a later date. Registration can be found under 'Women in Engineering 2021' in our Registration System linked below. If you do not already have an account, you can learn how to make one by visiting our Registration Guidelines page.

Register Here

STEM Programs for Grades 9 - 12 Students (IGNITE Program) McMaster University

Are you wanting to develop in-demand technical skills such as coding in Python, HTML/CSS and JavaScript? 

 Are you looking to explore Design Thinking through computer aided design? 

 Are you seeking experiential learning opportunities in engineering and technology? 

 Are you looking for mentorship through STEM role models? 

 If so, check out the IGNITE Program! 

Courses (students can choose): 

Tech Explore course is an introduction to engineering, where learners will 1) explore and apply concepts in 3D modeling using FreeCAD, 2) learn and apply graphic design principles in Canva and 3) code in the Python programming language to explore the exciting area of App Development! 

Web Dev course is an introduction to web development in which learners will explore and become fluent in three fundamental programming languages used in web development - HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - to create their own websites from scratch! 

Register online via the Registration Portal. Registration Deadline: October 12, 2021. Enrol early as spots are very limited.

Writing Contest - Grade 11s BIPOC

 

WRITING IN COLOUR
ENGLISH GRADE 11 ESSAY COLLOQUIUM AWARD

Who can apply: Open to grade 11 students in Ontario who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour.

Applicants must submit a research essay, academic essay, or personal essay discussing the topic of culture.

Deadline for essay submissions is March 1, 2022.

For more information visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/english/awards/writing-colour

U of T Fall Enrichment Opportunities - Registration Is Now Open

 

Hello from the Engineering Outreach Office,

 

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for all STEM Enrichment Courses and the Global Engineering Challenge! These programs are offered for participants who are currently in grades 9 to 12 (2021-2022 school year).

 

Full program details, the registration link, and information about bursaries can be found by clicking on the program title below.

STEM Enrichment Courses  |  Grades 9 - 12  |  $250

The STEM Enrichment Courses aim to challenge those students who want to dive deeper into various areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. All courses, led by upper-year/recently-graduated engineering students, are designed to showcase the range of projects engineers work on to build a better society.

Students can register for any of the three new courses being offered this fall:

• 3D Designs: Making Engineering Come Alive (Grade 9/10)
• Biotechnology and Modern Medicine – Do Ethics Matter? (Grade 11/12)
• Forensic Engineering: Investigating Engineering Materials (Grade 9/10)

Global Engineering Challenge  |  Grades 9 - 12  |  $350 

The Global Engineering Challenge mimics capstone-style undergraduate courses and is designed for those who have an interest in problem-solving. Guided by upper-year/recently-graduated engineering students, participants develop effective solutions to resolve global challenges.  

 

The challenges students can take on this fall are:

• Data Analysis: Predicting and Visualizing Disasters (Grades 9/10)
• Linear Programming: The Optimal Schedule (Grades 11/12)

Mathstronauts - STEM enrichment for high school students

 

Mathstronauts is offering two secondary school programs - the IGNITE Program, and the NEXUS Program. These are excellent experiential and hands on learning opportunities for your students.

Spots for registering into these courses are limited.  For any inquiries about the programs, please contact Sehrish Zehra @ s.zehra@mathstronauts.ca.

Deadline to Register: Oct 4, 2021

IGNITE Program (Grades 9 - 12)

The IGNITE Program is for enthusiastic high school students (Grades 9 to 12) who are interested in exploring the world of science and technology while developing essential digital skills of various types. The IGNITE Program contains generalized and specialized courses that either help students explore STEM topics to discover their interests, or focus on a specific subject matter to master a skill. There are two courses available in Fall 2021:

1. Tech Explore course is an introduction to engineering, where learners will 1) explore and apply concepts in 3D modeling using FreeCAD, 2) learn and apply graphic design principles in Canva and 3) code in the Python programming language to explore the exciting area of App Development!

2. Web Dev course is an introduction to web development in which learners will explore and become fluent in three fundamental programming languages used in web development -  HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - to create their own websites from scratch!

 

IGNITE Program Video:

https://youtu.be/FJy_TnaIWX4

 

Registration Portal Link:

https://forms.gle/CRGweWgrR65smjDW8

NEXUS Program (Grades 11 - 12)

The NEXUS Program is designed for passionate post-secondary bound high school students. Through NEXUS, we're bridging the gap between high school and post-secondary education! In this program, participants can take the Engineering Stream course, to learn fundamentals of computer programming and machine learning, or the Science Stream course, to apply concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the context of superheroes through an inquiry-based approach.

 

In addition to technical knowledge in Engineering or Science, the NEXUS Program provides participants with learning opportunities to develop essential soft skills that have been identified as the most important in ensuring success in post-secondary pathways: time management, problem solving, self-directed learning and note taking.

 

The NEXUS Program is an excellent experiential learning opportunity for students looking to apply to universities and colleges; awards are provided to exceptional students for their participation and work. 

 

 

NEXUS Program Video:

https://youtu.be/XCc2B8T3T-I

 

Registration Portal Link:

https://forms.gle/CRGweWgrR65smjDW8