If you're a student-especially a student in Peel-then you're in the right place. The Student Stuff section is for you - for your needs. Think of it as your space on the Peel District School Board site. (But parents are welcome too.)
Surf and find learning links to cool places with homework help, discover how to be a political powerhouse for a day in the Model United Nations and make contact with your voice on the board-student trustees.
Want something changed? Something you'd like to add to the site? Speak up - send us your comments.
The Peel District School Board recognizes that e-mail is a valuable communication tool that is widely used across our society. As such, staff and students are encouraged to use e-mail to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communication both within the organization and with the broader community. See the board's e-mail guidelines.
Learning beyond the classroom
RUAWARE?-spread the word, not HIV was held on November 4, 2009 at the HJA Brown Education Centre. This annual half-day workshop is specifically designed for youth to promote leadership and create awareness about HIV and AIDS. R U AWARE? workshop activities.
Far North Expedition - an experience of a lifetime for grades 10 – 12 students to travel to Churchill, Manitoba while working towards obtaining an IDC4U course themed around global climate change. An information session will be held on Tuesday December 2, 2009 at the Peel Board office. Visit www.peelsummeracademy.com/farnorth for more information.
Trek to far north, Mississauga News article
Chart Your Course - Explore Your Future Direction, a 2010-11 course guide for Peel secondary schools, lists and describes all of the courses each secondary school offers. Included is information on regional and specialized programs, night school classes and board and ministry policies related to secondary education.
Co-operative Education is a planned learning experience in the community for secondary school students.
Dual Credit Program at Sheridan
Peel offers dual credit programs at Sheridan College. Students can learn two programs in the trades and earn one or more secondary school credits while they earn college credits. See the course descriptions for the COTT/TTOP programs and application package for more information or talk to your school guidance counsellor.
Get on the skills fast-track. OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) helps you get a head start on a career in the skilled trades. You can become a registered apprentice while still in secondary school by enrolling in co-operative education and working in a trade placement.
Co-operative education allows students to learn about career choices, gain valuable work experience and earn credits toward graduation. Registration begins in April. Students must register at their day school.
The Peel District School Board’s Student Model United Nations is a hands-on learning experience that offers approximately 250 secondary students a chance to be a diplomat for a day. During this valuable learning experience, students represent different UN member nations and tackle tough international development and human rights issues in a simulated general assembly.
Model UN 2009 Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change took place on April 30
Youth Driver Education:
You want to drive but you want to learn to do it right. We offer in-class instruction year round at most Peel board schools. Upon successful completion of the Driver Education Program students qualify for insurance discounts as
well as a reduction in the waiting time for their G1 Road Test.
For more information or to register, see your Driver Education Liaison located in the guidance office of your high school or visit the web site at www.drivered.ca or call 905-949-0049, press 7.
See more information on scholarships and bursaries.
Find out about other youth award programs and scholarships.
The Triangle Conference is an online discussion group where LGBTQ students can interact anonymously with their peers and discuss common experiences and concerns. The Peel board has created this conference to help make the learning environment safe and respectful for all students. Information, guidelines and an electronic application form are available on the conference site.
UNICEF Canada's web site, give it up 4 Kids - Challenge yourself, Change the world, has been developed for senior elementary and secondary students (ages 13 to 18) in Canada as a tool to enhance awareness and increase fundraising support for the world's most under-served children. The site also provides various interactive tools.
Learn about nutrition, fitness and much more at the board’s award-winning web site on healthy living - www.takeonestep.org.
Going above and beyond. Tips for becoming an effective youth leader
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