Shad Valley

Shad Valley is a month long summer program for over 700 students from across Canada and the world.  This opportunity is open to all students in grades 10, 11 and 12.  

Students stay in residence at various universities across Canada.  During the month students participate in a wide variety of STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, art and math) based lectures, workshops, projects and activities that will challenge them to think outside the box and make interdisciplinary connections.  Speakers include university professors, business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.  This is a highly competitive program that is an excellent opportunity for any student interested in science and engineering.

*Shad Valley offers a number of university scholarships.  Any student who has attended one of their programs is eligible to apply.

Date:  July 1^st – 27^th, 2018

Location:  Various Universities across Canada

Online Application Deadline:  November 20^th

*Please note:  the application is quite involved and requires, among other things, official documents from the school, a letter of reference, and an essay to be written by the student.  Please ensure you allow yourself and the school enough time to get the required documents together if this program is of interest to you.  Acceptance into the program is highly competitive, so it is important that time is spent on the application.  There is no fee to apply.

Cost:    $5,500

            This includes accommodation, meals, academic activities and field trips

            Bursaries and scholarships are available

More information is available on their website:  https://www.shad.ca/About.htm

The full brochure can be found here:  https://www.shad.ca/userContent/documents/SHAD_BROCHURE_EN.pdf

If you are interested in applying, please stop by and see Mrs. Tummon in Learning Resources (room 184).

Imagine Architecture

A wonderful opportunity for all grade 10 and 11 students interested in architecture.  Check out http://carleton.ca/architecture/programs/imagine-architecture/  for more information.

University of Toronto Info Night

University of Toronto - Mississauga is hosting a Grade 10/11 Information Night on Thursday, April 27, 2017. We strongly encourage all to attend especially families of grade 11 students. It is never too early to begin the post secondary research phase.

This event will provide students with the opportunity to engage with current UTM students to learn about university life and their experiences in a fun and interactive way. Parents/guardians will learn how to support their student throughout the university process, understand the costs associated with a university education, and learn about the resources available to help ensure that all needs are being met.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/grade-1011-information-night-students-and-families

18 Books Every Teen Should Read Before They Turn 18



This is a great list of books covering a wide variety of topics.

http://joshshipp.com/18-books-every-teen-read-turn-18/?utm=topyouthspeakers&inf_contact_key=7c222378498ff3255ed574b9760df0a06ced0c2089e91438d738baec6ee4337b

Math @ Mac Field Trip

McMaster University is running a day of Math enrichment for grades 10 - 12, on Monday March 6th.  I will be taking my grade 10 math class, and would like to fill the rest of the bus to give more students an opportunity to participate.

The schedule for the day is outlined below:

9:00am - 9:20am	Registration outside MUSC, CIBC Hall, Room 319.
9:30am - 10:20am	Presentation: Topic: TBA Speaker: TBA
10:30am - 11:20am	Interactive problem solving session facilitated by Mathematics and Statistics undergraduate and/or graduate students.
11:30am - 12:20pm	Free period for lunch at McMaster cafeterias and/or self-guided tours.
12:30pm -1:20pm	Presentation: Topic: TBA Speaker: TBA
1:30pm	Return to school or self-guided campus tour

More details can be found at: 

https://www.science.mcmaster.ca/outreach/outreach/math-stats/mathmac-day.html

There is no registration fee, so we are simply charging $5 to help pay for the bus.  We have 18 spots available.  To reserve a spot, please make a payment on cashless (search for Math @ Mac), and pick up a permission form from me in room 184.  Students will be accepted on a first come basis. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Brain Bee

With so many amazing enrichment opportunities out there, it’s often hard to chose which ones to attend.  If you are interested in psychology, health sciences, or just interested in learning about how the brain functions, this day of fun and competition is for you.

One of our own students placed 2nd overall in this event at McMaster University last year!  I’m hoping this year brings more representation from OT.  

Who:   Any student from grade 9 - 12

What:   A day of competition against other local high school students, to see who has learned the most about the brain. All questions will be taken from ‘Neuroscience:  Science of the Brain’

Where:  McMaster University

When:  Friday April 7th, 2017

For more information visit their website or see Mrs. Tummon in room 184.  Please let me know if you would like to attend.  If we have enough interest I will look into ordering a bus to get everyone there and back.

 
Are you considering applying to American Universities?

Come learn about the application process at our information night on Thursday, March 2^nd at 7pm in the OT Theatre! Our expert guests will teach you everything you need to know about US college admissions.  

Got questions about NCAA eligibility?  Not sure when to write the SAT?  Join us on March 2^nd to get all the answers!  All grades are encouraged to attend; it’s never too early to start preparing!

Free Registration at:  http://prepskills.net/app/SeminarForm.aspx