Global Young Leaders Conference

This is an opportunity for high school students to gain new perspectives on your world by immersing yourself in global issues discussions and study the art of cross-cultural communication. This is a 10-day venture to Washington, D.C. and New York City (optional) "Throughout the program of your choice, students will expand their perspectives and cultivate your inherent leadership skills by examining and discussing global issues with distinguished diplomats and by visiting historical and modern-day bastions of political, social, and economic influence." When: Summer 2016 Cost: See Mr Pearce Deadline: November 6, 2015

LIFE Matters

Our journey isn’t over;
live, hope & stand together
with Deadmau5 and Bryan BaulmerFriday Oct 9, 2015 8am – 3pm Registration begins at 8:00 am, Gary Allan High School Georgetown Participants must pre-register online @ http://bit.ly/1LNARxa Event is open to all aged youth; under 12’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Participants will begin with a "walk of hope" travelling from Maple Avenue to the Trafalgar Sports Park, where they will share in a day of friendship, support and hope, enjoyed through a variety of fun and educational activities Transportation will be provided from Acton and Georgetown South (sign up during pre-registration)

Encounters With Canada

Expand your horizons and explore the possibilities for exciting careers that you’ve never before imagined! Visit important Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, develop your leadership skills and enjoy an extraordinary, bilingual experience. There are 13 themed weeks happening this year from Science & Technology, Sports & Fitness, Medicine & Health, just to name a few. Go alone, bring along a friend or two, meet new people from across the country and maybe even some famous Canadians! Website: https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/pub/en/theme_week Come see Mr Pearce or Ms Patterson for more details.

Encounters With Canada

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WEEK!!! Week of October 4th to October 11. Expand your knowledge of the world and learn more about such topics as globalization, human rights and diplomacy. Hear from ambassadors, international dignitaries and senior public servants. Visits to international agencies, international embassies and Canada's Supreme Court could also be part of the experience. Complete your week with a moving citizenship ceremony and witness people from around the world become new Canadians. Cost is $600.00 Registration here: https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/pub/en/theme_week

Waterloo Unlimited - Grade 12 students

Waterloo Unlimited for Grade 12 Students!

Just a reminder that the application deadline is approaching for this enrichment experience at the University of Waterloo designed for high school students of exceptional potential.

Grade 12 Program | "Road Map to Research: Explore the frontiers of new knowledge" | Wednesday, November 18 - Friday, November 20, 2015 Application deadline: October 9th, 2015

Details, including an easily printable flyer to distribute to students, available here: https://uwaterloo.ca/unlimited

Expect an immersive, pre-university experience focused on exploring cutting-edge research discoveries with professors, and the chance to engage with current student researchers. Also included: an introduction to the art and science of reading academic papers.

Program fee, includes all meals: $300. Supervised overnight shared hotel accommodation: $180.

Applied Health Sciences!!

Attention all Grade 10 and 11 students ... participate in hands-on workshops and learn more about career opportunities in health sciences at the University of Waterloo. When: mid-April 2016 (8:30 am - 3:15 pm). Where: University of Waterloo. How much: free. More information: Website: uwaterloo.ca/applied-health-sciences/events/discovery-day. Contact: Trish Grover = tgrover@cdnmedhall.org

Student Leadership Mission to the North

Global Vision is now accepting applications for the Arctic Youth Ambassador Caucus (AYAC) being held in Iqaluit, NU from October 28th – November 1st , 2015.

Are your students curious about indigenous culture and history? Do they have a passion for development and advocacy? Are they interested in developing their leadership skills through a boots-on-the-ground experience in Canada’s final frontier? Then the AYAC is for them!

At the Caucus, students will join with their Northern peers to learn more about this region of Canada and work on finding innovative solutions to some of the pressing challenges the North faces. At the Caucus, students will:

•       Engage in Roundtables on Northern issues such as Food Security, Health Care, Environment and Education;
•       Meet with the Elders to learn about the rich history of Nunavut;
•       Learn about Northern culture from their peers;
•       Discover the rich culture and sights of Iqaluit as they work in teams to compete in the Amazing Race: Iqaluit;
•       Share unique experiences with new friends from Coast, to Coast, to Coast.


For more information and to apply for this Global Vision opportunity, please visit http://www.globalvision.ca/ayac .  If students have any questions, contact Mr Pearce or Ms Patterson and one of them will contact Global Vision on your behalf.