Guidance Announcements…

1. Guidance Announcements… January…

2. Semester 2 Guidance Staff… • The alphabet is separated by your last name. The semester 1 counsellors in guidance are: -A – Ku: Mr. E. Cooper -Ku –Z:Mrs. B. Cranston

3. Examinations • Examinations take place between Wednesday January 25th to Tuesday January 31st. • Students taking on-line courses are to see Mr. Cooper to book their examination date

4. Semester 2 Timetable Changes • Semester 2 course change forms will be available in guidance as of February 1st. • Students can only be seen once the course change form is signed by a parent or guardian and returned to guidance. • Course change requests can only take place pending space availability in courses • Thank you for your cooperation…

5. College Applications MUST be completed by Feb 1st. • Students who intend to apply to college can start their applications as of November 1st. • Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca in order to complete your registration • Applications must be completed at the very latest by Feb 1st.

6. Out of Province University Applications • Students who have applied to Universities outside of the province are reminded to see Mr. Cooper in guidance. • Transcript requests are required…

7. Volunteer Opportunity: Winchester District Memorial Hospital The WDMH is looking for student volunteers. Interested students are asked to see the volunteer board for more details or visit Mr. Cooper

8. Universities and College Open Houses… • Students who have applied to an Ontario College or University are asked to visit the perspective websites for March Break open house information. • All schools are running a March break program • See Mr. Cooper for further Information..

9. 2011 Guide to Canadian Universities • The Maclean’s Magazine University profile guide is in. • Please stop into guidance to see how your prospective school ranked.

10. Canadian Campus Companion • School rankings for 2011 are in. • Students are welcome to read “The Campus Companion” to see where school rankings currently are.

11. Interested in researching College / University Programs??? Students who are interested in researching college / university programs are encouraged to visit the following websites: www.electronicinfo.ca (Ontario Universities) www.ontariocolleges.ca (Colleges)

12. Attention Potential grads • Are you interested in studying at a University Abroad? • The World University Fair is taking place in Toronto and Montreal. • Visit www.studyabroad.com for more details

13. Attention Potential Grads… • Needs to check pre-req courses for university programs? • Visit www.electronicinfo.ca • You can: • Compare / Contrast Programs • Check tuition rates • Residence • And much more… • SEE MR.COOPER for further details…

14. Scholarships and Bursaries… • Scholarship and bursary information is now available. • Potential grads are asked to visit: www.studentawards.com for further details.

15. FAST TRACK YOUR CAREER as a technician in the Canadian Navy • Interested in joining the Canadian armed forces? • The program is Navy subsidized through a community college education plan. • Visit www.forces.ca for more details.

16. Interested in joining the RCMP? • Various positions are available in the RCMP and openings will be increasing over the next five years. • Visit www.rcmp.ca for more details • Information pamphlets are available in guidance.

17. Volunteer Opportunities • All volunteer requests have been placed on the othspanthers.ca website. Check it out • Some new postings are available on the volunteer board outside guidance.

18. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS • Community service hour forms are available in the guidance office • Students are reminded to keep a copy for their own records.

19. Exchange Programs • Information on student exchanges for next year has arrived. Companies include: STS, Global Journeys, ISE Ontario and many more. • See Mr. Cooper for further details or visit www.othspanthers.ca.

20. Celtic Learning Summer Programs 2010 Ireland SCOTLAND – ENGLAND – OXFORD - ITALY Celtic Summer Courses Grade 11&12 Program Director – Mark Burke CALL (416)922-2358(CELT) www.CelticLearning.com

21. Celtic English Summer -LONDON, OXFORD- London: 6 nights and study @ University of London Oxford: 19 nights and study @ St. Edward’s School www.CelticLearning.com

22. Celtic Summer Fun Celtic Summer Courses Grade 11&12 Tosign up see guidance or visit www.CelticLearning.com

23. Student Tutors are available… • Students interested in getting a tutor to aid with their studies are to see their guidance counsellor. • Thus far, 20 students are on our student tutor list. • Subjects available are: math, science, french, english & social sciences.

24. TUTOR Amanda Casselman • Subjects: English, History, Gr. 9 Science, Geography, Law, Politics, Homework Help, Exam Prep • Available after school Mondays-Fridays • Phone: 613-821-4397 • Email: amandacasselman@hotmail.com

25. Osgoode Youth Health Clinic • 8253B Victoria St. (Metcalfe) • Wednesdays 11:15a.m. to 3:15p.m. • Confidential Services -Sexual Health information -Free condoms -Pregnancy tests -Low cost contraception -STI testing -Counselling • For more info: 234-4641

26. What the heck is Katimavik!? • Katimavik is looking for students 17-21 who are interested in working at a volunteer program • Develop leadership, protect the environment, increase language proficiency skills • More info www.katimavik.org

27. Kids Help Phone • 1-800-668-6868 • Confidential Counselling • Ask questions, express yourself, get informed! • Wed counselling: www.kidshelpphone.ca • For young people of all ages • Trained professional counsellors • Free!