VHSS Guidance

Conestoga College is holding an Open House at their Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener on Saturday, November 28^th, 2009 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Meet with their Faculty and Students and discover the opportunities. For more information go to: www.conestogac.on.ca

Nipissing University is pleased to announce their new Schulich Scholarship to support future math and science educators.

Schulicih Scholarships in Science and Education are presented to select students admitted to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at Nipissing University with a focus in education (BSc with Concurrent Education or Orientation to Teaching). 100 scholarships are available with a value of $5000 each. Recipients must have a minimum 75 per cent average in their best six 4U/4M final grades and demonstrate strong academic achievement, community volunteerism and financial need. An application is required.

For more information about the scholarships and how to apply, please visit www.nipissingu.ca/Schulich

College Prospects of America will be holding its 6^th annual US Scholarship Information Seminar, Tuesday, November 10^th from 7:30 pm t o 8:30 pm at Assumption College, Room 1035, 257 Shellard Lane, Brantford. This Seminar is FREE and will deal with the do’s and don’ts of US and CDN Scholarship recruiting. Any questions or concerns, please call their London Office Toll Free number: 1-888-268-CPOA (2762), www.cpoaswontario.cpoa.us Or email at CPOASWOntario@aol.com.

Everyone feels different about their 40 hours. Maybe you want to change the world. Maybe you just want to get them out of the way. But the bottom line is, you need 40 hours to graduate. No matter how you feel, we’ve (Canadian Cancer Society) got opportunities for you. To figure out where you stand, check out www.my40hours.ca

Each year 40 students from High Schools across Canada are selected to come to Ottawa and work as Pages in the House of Commons. Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region. For more information, please see the Guidance Department of visit www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage .

Closing date: December 7, 2009

The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is challenging students to use their creativity and writing skills to submit a flash fiction story that addresses the risks associated with teen gambling. Two scholarships will be awarded for the best flash fiction story – $1,00 for 1^st place and $500 for 2^nd place. The scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2010. Full eligibility criteria are posted on www.responsiblegambling.org

On November 12^th, 2009, Maclean’s OnCampus Virtual Fair will be taking place. Canadian colleges and universities will be represented in their virtual convention hall, each with its own booth. Information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid will be available – virtually, from home or school, using a computer. Students will be able to talk directly with school representatives and have their questions answered , in real time.

The fair is live on November 12, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (ET). Registration is free. Students, parents, teachers and administrators can register at www.macleans.ca/oncampusfair . Students will also have the opportunity to win $5,000 just for registering.

If you miss the event on November 12, it will still be available on-demand, 24 hours a day, until mid-February 2010.

Shad Valley is looking for students in Grade 10, 11 or 12 with:

- high overall academic achievement, with a passion for math & the sciences

- creative and entrepreneurial minds

- excellent communications and interpersonal skills

- leadership skills as well as the ability to work as a team leader

For details on Shad Valley campuses, post-secondary scholarships and alumni accomplishments, explore their website at www.shad.ca

Featuring Canada-specific study tips, teen-driven news coverage, and PeerNet, their exclusive peer tutoring network, myfishbowl.ca allows teens to connect, share and learn in a safe online environment. Created by PhD-educated media experts, myfishbowl.ca encourages Canadian students to play an active part in their education by helping them help each other through user-created study groups and tutorials for every subject from Geometry to Shakespeare.

Give your students a FREE week-long College experience at Lambton College!

Students who attend Bridging the Gap Camps spend a week at Lambton College. They live in residence, attend classes and participate in program-related events and activities. This is all done at no cost to the student. Lambton College even covers transportation!

Students are eligible to apply if they are:

- in Grade 12 and preferably a fifth-year student in his/her last year or semester of high school

- planning on attending post-secondary education or training

-graduating no later than June 2010

-enthusiastic, energetic and interested in exploring College life

For more information or to receive a brochure, please contact Lambton College at 519-541-2403 or at info@lambton.on.ca . To download a brochure and register online, please visit www.lambton.on.ca/scwi