Grade 9-12 Leadership Courses

Check out the enrichment bulletin board outside my office

or

visit Ontario Educational Leadership Centre for more details.

MATH@MAC DAY FOR STUDENTS GRADES 10, 11, AND 12

This event will include a series of interactive mathematics activities and presentations. Designed to be inclusive and fun, the day will feature individual and team prizes for a variety of problems that should appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities. Plan to bring an entire class or a group of interested students from various levels.

Wednesday, 4 March 2020

Schedule of the day:

9 - 9:25 Registration

9:30 - 10:20 Interactive presentation (speaker and topic TBA)

10:30 - 11:20 Problem-solving session in small groups (includes the usual competition and, as time permits, additional problem solving activities)

11:30 - 12:20 Lunch break

12:30 - 1:20 Interactive presentation, part 2 (speaker and topic TBA)

1:30 End of the formal program

It is FREE.

If interested, let me know ASAP so we can register you and your friends.

Enrichment Mini Course @ Queen's University

For more than 30 years, the Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen’s University has connected students in grades 9 to 12 with challenging and inspiring academics alongside the dynamic learning and living environment of university life.

When: May 5 – 8, 2020

Where: Queen's University in Kingston, Ont.

Cost: $715

9 different courses offered: Course Descriptions

LINK TO WEBSITE

$715

Annual McMaster Brain Bee

17th Annual Hamilton Brain Bee at McMaster University
Wednesday, April 8, 2020

High school students in the Hamilton-Halton and surrounding area from grades 9 through 12 are welcome to compete at the local brain bee.  Students demonstrate their knowledge about the brain and neuroscience, including fascinating topics involving intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movement, stress, aging, sleep, addiction, and more. Participating is a valuable experience that you can add to your resume — not to mention the possibility of winning prizes and fame!

All the questions will come from Neuroscience: Science of the Brain.

Registration forms are being prepared; a link will be posted on their website soon. 

Math contests coming up semester 2

Registration for the upcoming math contests is now open through School Cash Online. For info about the contests, please check Mrs. Barsan's website (semester 2 contests) or see her in room 123 or 307.

University of Toronto - Engineering Outreach

High School Program Offerings

Designed with student success in mind, the High School Saturday Program encourages participants to begin to explore science, engineering, math and technology in a community-oriented, confidence-building environment. Classes are divided by grade. There will be a class in both Session One and Session Two for students in grades 9/10, and 11/12 during the 2019/2020 school year. Registration for Session One and Two are separate and participants do not need to register for both sessions. Please read the course descriptions carefully to see which courses are offered to which grade group during each session. Each session takes place over the course of three Saturdays and participants will spend all three days in the same course.

Engineering Outreach High School Saturdays

Dates:Session 1 | Saturday, January 18^th, January 25^th, February 8^th

Session 2 | Saturday, February 22^nd, February 29^th, March 7^th

Cost:$180 CAD per session

Schedule: 12:30pm - 4pm

Location: University of Toronto St. George Campus*

*A pre-program package will be sent to all participants 1 week prior to the start of the program, with details on the exact building location.

Complete course descriptions will be posted in the coming days! You will be able to access them using the link below.

https://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/pre-university-programs/engineering-high-school-saturday-program/

Link to Registration*

https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EngineeringOutreachUniversityofToronto?orglink=camps-registration

*The link to register will be active on Tuesday, December 17^th at 7:00AM Eastern Time.

Waterloo - Summer outreach

Catalyst Summer Programs

Applications are now open for our Catalyst Summer Program and Grade 11 Girls Conference! Follow the links below to learn more about each program and how to apply. 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!

We hope to see you soon! Any questions? Send us an email and we'll be more than happy to help. esqinfo@uwaterloo.ca