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Weekly News - Nov 13, 2023

Posted on 11/10/2023

Hey Spartans,

Here’s your news update for the week to come! 

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Coming Up This Week

 

 

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 21: Report Cards emailed out

Nov. 23 (NEW): Photo retakes (p.m. only)

Nov. 24: PA Day - no classes

Nov. 28: STOMP assembly (pm)

 

From the OCDSB

 

2SLGBTQ+ Voices: Pathways to Interdependence Program and Black Youth Program: 

 

Registration deadline extended to November 13th  

The registration deadline for the 2SLGBTQ+ Voices: Pathways to Interdependence Program and the Black Youth Program has been extended to November 13th.

 

Reach Ahead Credit Opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ Students

Registration closes on November 13, 2023

Program duration: Wednesday evenings from November 15, 2023, to May 29, 2024 (25 evenings - Additional evenings and some school days may be required as we draw closer to the Forum date.)

Class Times:  5:30 pm - 9:21 pm

Location: Woodroffe High School - 2410 Georgina Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 7M8

*Students will be required to attend regularly in order to benefit from learning with community partners and meet curriculum expectations outlined by the Ministry of Education. 

About this Program:
The OCDSB Continuing Education department, in partnership with the  Equity Program team, will be offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ students. Eligible students will have the opportunity to supplement and enrich their high school education by acquiring one credit while preparing and planning for the eighteenth annual Rainbow Youth Forum (RYF).  Students will have the opportunity to participate in field trips and hands-on activities while developing or enhancing their research, problem solving or critical analysis skills.

Reach Ahead Credit Opportunity for African, Black, and Caribbean Students

Registration closes on November 13, 2023

Program duration: Wednesday evenings from November 15, 2023, to May 29, 2024 (25 evenings - Additional evenings and some school days may be required as we draw closer to the Forum date.)

Class Times:  5:30 pm - 9:21 pm

Location: Woodroffe High School - 2410 Georgina Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 7M8

*Students will be required to attend regularly in order to benefit from learning with community partners and meet curriculum expectations outlined by the Ministry of Education. 

About this program:

The OCDSB Continuing Education department, in partnership with the Sankofa Centre of Excellence, will be offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for African, Black and Caribbean students. Eligible students will have the opportunity to supplement and enrich their high school education by acquiring one credit while preparing and planning for the seventh Annual Black Youth Forum.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in field trips and hands-on activities while developing or enhancing their research, problem solving or critical analysis skills.

Outside OCDSB

Ocean Action Grant

I am reaching out to share a microgrant opportunity that provides youths and young professionals (age 15 to 30) in your school with up to $3,000 to turn their ideas to protect and advocate for our environment, climate, and ocean into action! Read below for details about this opportunity and how youths can apply. 

 
From now until January 15, 2024, Ocean Wise is awarding microgrants to youths and young professionals ages 15 to 30 to lead volunteer activities that address climate change, pollution and biodiversity. While they are called Ocean Action Grants, we accept a wide range of project ideas. These grants are a great way for teachers and students/ student clubs to access funds to lead community or school-based service projects such as establishing and maintaining a garden, leading shoreline cleanups, hosting clothing swaps and the list goes on! 

 

Eligible projects must: 

·       Contribute to positive environmental change by addressing climate change, plastic & pollution, or biodiversity loss either directly (ex. reducing reliance on single-use plastics, restoring habitats, improving access to sustainable seafood, etc.) or indirectly (ex. encouraging nature connectedness, promoting accessibility & inclusivity in environmental spaces, raising awareness of environmental issues, combating climate anxiety & eco-grief, developing, and delivering education workshops and activities, etc.); and

·       Utilize the microgrant funds and submit a final or interim report by February 15, 2024 project activities may however continue beyond this date); 

·       Be led by a youth or young professional aged 15 to 30 at the time of applying for the microgrant; and the lead youth must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada. 

 

Deadlines 

·       Applications are due on the 15th and 30th of each month until January 15th 2024 

 

More details are available on our website here: Ocean Action Grant - Ocean Wise
youths & young professionals can apply here: Ocean Action Grant Application Form 

 

Have questions? Follow this link to Watch our info session recording or email [email protected]   

 

We invite you to help us spread the word with the resource attached and by resharing our Instagram post. If there are other resources that would be helpful, please let us know. 

 

Thank you,
Nahidha Jauhar 

[email protected]

 

Big Possibilities: Resume and Job Search 101 Support Workshop

 

https://bbbso.as.me/NOV2023 

 

Discover Year's Fall Open House

 

Are you a young adult who is feeling uncertain or indecisive about your next steps after high school? Are you interested in taking a purposeful gap year to develop new skills, gain work experience, travel, and learn more about yourself and your passions?

 

 Thursday, November 23, 2023

 7-9:30pm ET

 Confederation Education Centre (1645 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON)

 

Register: https://discoveryear.ca/events/ 

 

 

Have a great week, Spartans!