Forum for Young Canadians

Great program in Ottawa!  Check out the website and let Ms. Patterson know if you would like to attend!

Flash
April 26, 2012
FORUM FLASH This year’s spring sessions saw over 200 students from every province and territory come to Ottawa to share and learn. Special occasions like attending the delivery of the Budget or getting a tour of East Block from MPs made for a very exciting year. Participants from the third session, from March 25-30, had the honour of hearing from Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. He spoke to them about First Nations in Canada, the residential schools system and the healing process that is now underway. @forum4yc www.forum.ca	STUDENTS HONOURED TO HEAR FROM JUSTICE MURRAY SINCLAIR ON FIRST NATIONS IN CANADA The Hon. Justice Murray Sinclair poses for a picture with Katherine from Inuvik, Northwest Territories. "It was important to hear the real story of what happened in order to educate others." Katherine, NT "Justice Sinclair opened my eyes to something I had no knowledge of before. He made me want to make a difference." Pascale, BC "I really liked his ideas and his encouragement." Cassidy, MB

September 2012 Enrichment Newsletter

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

Grades 11 and 12 students     PEACEProgram@haltonpolice.ca                   

Tuesdays from Sept. 11– November 20^th, 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

3.                  Encounters with Canada    http://www.encounters-rencontres.ca/

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

Or join the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee

http://cms.burlington.ca/Page118.aspx

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  

http://www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca/

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

3 day program (Wednesday through Friday)

Out-of-town arrivals: Tuesday evening

Application deadline: TBD
Cost: Program fee: $250**

Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $180**

**includes HST

7.                  Go ENG Girl

http://www.ospe.on.ca/goenggirl/

A program at Thirteen sites in Ontario including

For girls grades 9-10 and a parent
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

OELC Secondary Arts - space is available

Attend the Ontario Educational Leadership Centre (OELC)
for the Secondary ARTS program this summer!




Secondary Arts 
Thursday, August 23 to Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Program fee $550, Uniform $39 (includes $67.76 HST)


Students develop leadership through a focus on the arts. The safe and encouraging learning environment will allow students opportunities to imagine and create other possibilities for themselves and their world in a place where diversity is welcomed. 


Please indicate which arts area will be your main focus (one only):
_____DRAMA_____DANCE _____VISUAL ARTS _____VOCAL MUSIC.


We welcome back students who attended Intermediate Arts when in Grades 7 or 8.


Also, there are bursary funds available to partially help a deserving student who may be in need of some financial assistance.  


Visit www.oelccaso.com for all the information

Enrichment - June newsletter

ENRICHMENT AT THE RIDGE

NEWSLETTER #8 JUNE 2012

For further information on all of the items listed below and other enrichment opportunities,  please see Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) (room 214)

1.      Rotary Club of Oakville Student Exchange

15 – 19 year old student opportunity to a one year or short term exchange

Applications being accepted NOW

www.rotary.org for details.

2.      OELC – Ontario Educational Leadership Centre

Leadership camps running from May to September with a focus on athletics, music, fine arts, and student council leadership.  Cost varies depending upon week chosen

www.oelccaso.com

3.      Projects Abroad   www.projects-abroad.org

Summer 2012 – Many Countries (internships and volunteer work)

Amazing overseas opportunities to study Law, Journalism, Medicine, photography,

4.      Blyth     www.blytheducation.com

Study abroad for the summer in places like Paris, Costa Rica, Rome, Egypt amongst many others!  Check out the website!

Programs also available during the school year.

5.   Youth Leadership Camps  www.ylcc.com

Different deadlines and opportunities for the summer camps!

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

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

Planning for next year!  Get a calendar from Ms. Patterson and you can apply NOW!

A truly worthwhile and highly recommended program!!!!!

7. NYLC  www.EnvisionEMI.ca

Summer 2012 – 4 day events $1450.00 all inclusive

You must be nominated ASAP by Ms. Patterson – Grades 9, 10 and 11 only.

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

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

Be a Star on the IRHS Walk of Fame

Purchase a STAR on the

IRHS Walk of FAME!

$40.00 for your name and a personal quote on YOUR STAR!

All proceeds go to an IRHS Scholarship

Applications are onMs. Patterson's Website -http://www.chatt.hdsb.ca/~pattersonka

April and May Enrichment Newsletter

ENRICHMENT AT THE RIDGE

NEWSLETTER #7      APRIL/MAY 2012

For further information on all of the items listed below

Please see Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) in room 214

1.      HDSB Public Speaking Contest

Tuesday April 17^th 6:30 – 9:30 pm at WOSS

Junior (9 – 10) and Senior (11-12) representatives can compete

We have 6 students participating this year!

2.      OSLC – Ontario Student Leadership Conference

November 2012 Niagara Falls Ontario

Applications outside rm 214 and 307.

The Longest running Youth Leadership Conference in CANADA!

Only 22 spots – don’t miss your chance to attend.

DEADLINE for Application to Ms. P or Mr. Merner = April 26^th!!!!!

3.      Essay Contests     www.aynrandinstitute.ca/contests

Grades 11 and 12 only            The Fountainhead       800 – 1600 words

Deadline April 26, 2012

4.      E=mc2 at Queens in May http://esu.queensu.ca

Event is May 6– 11, 2012 at Queens University.

5.      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

Special Prices – Sports and Fitness: April 22nd. thru  April 28th.

Ecology and Environment :               April 29th. thru  May5th.           

6.      DEEP (DaVinci Engineering Enrichment Program) – Summer 2012

July 2 – Jul 27 2012     http://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/Page10.aspx

DEADLINE – April 27^th!!!!   Don’t miss this!

The DEEP Summer Academy 2012 runs Monday through Friday for 4 weeks during the month of July at the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto, located in downtown Toronto, Canada. 

Junior and Senior programs in:

Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Robotics and Artificial Intelligence streams.

7.      AP Exams  www.ap.ca

Exam dates – May 7 – 18, 2012 (Cost $87.00US) and May 24/25

Exams are ordered J

Information available from Ms. Patterson for next year.

8.      CYAN Youth Challenge  www.facebook.com/cyan.org

Community Youth in Action Network

How would you make your Community better?   Get involved!

9.      NYLC and GYLC    www.EnvisionEMI.ca

Leadership programs in the U.S. and Canada for Grades 9 – 11

You MUST be nominated.  See Ms. P for details!

4 day events in the summer.

10.  What If?  Creative Teen Magazine  http://www.whatifmagazine.com/

Creative writing and art published! 

Go to the website and submit your work!

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

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

Apply for programs year long – and for summer programs NOW!

12.  Peel Summer Academy  www.peelsummeracademy.com

West Coast Marine Discovery, Victoria B.C. GRADE 9  July 21 – Aug. 3

Newfoundland Adventure, Corner Brook, GRADE 10  July 7 – 20

Cost – Approx. $3000.00 each

Deadline May 18, 2012

Also – Far North Expedition and Ocean Educations Ltd. – see website!

13.  Rotary Club of Oakville Student Exchange

15 – 19 year old student opportunity to a one year or short term exchange

Applications being accepted NOW

www.rotary.org for details.

14.  OELC – Ontario Educational Leadership Centre

Leadership camps running from May to September with a focus on athletics, music, fine arts, and student council leadership.  Cost varies depending upon week chosen

www.oelccaso.com

15.  Projects Abroad   www.projects-abroad.org

Summer 2011 – Many Countries (internships and volunteer work)

Amazing overseas opportunities to study Law, Journalism, Medicine, photography,

16.  Blyth     www.blytheducation.com

Study abroad for the summer in places like Paris, Costa Rica, Rome, Egypt amongst many others!  Check out the website!

Programs also available during the school year.

17.  Youth Leadership Camps  www.ylcc.com

Different deadlines and opportunities for the summer camps!

11th Annual Halton Youth Leadership Symposium

Theme: "Relationships and Leadership"

When: Wed. April 25, 2012

Time: 8:30 - 3:00

Where: Sheridan College, Oakville.

The Registration must occur online at:
 http://bit.ly/hyls2012

Halton Youth Leadership Symposium

FREE to sign up. FREE to attend. LUNCH provided

You must arrange your own transportation to and from Sheridan.

All Secondary students

Register prior to Tuesday April 24th at 3:00 pm!

Please let Ms. Patterson know that you have registered. (pattersonka@hdsb.ca)

interested in leadership are invited to apply.