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.
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What's New
The Peel board's 13th Model United Nations took place on March 7, 2008 at the HJA Brown Education Centre, located at 5650 Hurontario Street in Mississauga.
Leadership Now!, a one-day conference on leadership, heritage, peace-building and global citizenship, was held at the Pearson Convention Center on Nov. 28, 2007.
Peel Environment Youth Alliance (PEYA) held the fifth annual EcoBuzz Conference for Peel students on October 26, 2007 at Stephen Lewis Secondary School in Mississauga. This conference provided a fun venue to explore environmental issues concerning youth by using alternative forms of media and inspires student-action projects with peer support.
RUAWARE?-spread the word, not HIV was held on Oct.17, 2007 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.
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.
Chart Your Course - Explore Your Future Direction, a 2008-09 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.
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.
Learn about nutrition, fitness and much more at the board’s
award-winning web site on healthy living - www.takeonestep.org.
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.
See more information on Take Science Brainium Home!
Co-operative education is a planned learning experience in the community for secondary school students.
Co-operative Education Regional Programs
See more information on scholarships and bursaries.
Find out about other Youth Award Programs and scholarships.
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.
Going above and beyond Tips for becoming an effective youth leader
