SHAD VALLEY

Shad Valley is a recognized, award-winning, university-based educational and leadership program for exceptional students in grades 10, 11 and 12.  For the full month of July, students live in residence at one of 10 participating university campuses across Canada and focus on science, engineering, technology and entrepreneurship.  The experience fosters the students' drive for excellence and innovation.
 
Help us get the word out to your top students about this remarkable program.  The students who participate are leaders in their schools and volunteers in their communities.  Many are gifted musicians, artists and athletes.  They become business leaders, patent holders, Top 20 Under 20 winners, Top 40 Under 40 honourees and Rhodes Scholars, to list a few of their accomplishments.
 
You and your Board can assist by letting the schools in your jurisdiction know that you support this initiative, and by encouraging them to bring it to the attention of their best and brightest students.  Brochures, applications and posters have been sent directly to many of your schools.
 
Importantly, Shad Valley offers significant financial aid based on merit or financial need, including: 
• bursaries to assist students financially and ensure accessibility to Shad Valley for all students (Travel bursaries are available as supplementary support.) 
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• scholarships that are granted based on the overall strength of the application
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• post-secondary scholarships, exclusively for Shad Valley alumni, from several leading Canadian universities (Visit our website at [ http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=4gbxs7dab&et=1103754326367&s=875&e=001X-ekiOHnIOM28gF-0o2CLRWMYCrMfUhEfy-_a8XjiXW306GhceEJ83rmYYKWeFath6phLwF1i0CicnRqYTRb1raQl2tZqNeS85yIC5NA5_kVl8TOiZGgK6QtwWIZU7gg ]www.shad.ca/scholarships for full details.)



There are two application intake dates: December 8, 2010 and January 19, 2011.  Please note that more placements are awarded to qualified applicants who submit their materials by the December date.

For further information, please visit our website at [ http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=4gbxs7dab&et=1103754326367&s=875&e=001X-ekiOHnIOPni83Rd6P2UZPUjnMxStNxrzBLP2KULzolctoirvoxVjdvy0nJVQW4mUDHPW34Q1yztp6LCvmTzRnRbF38k70nUgTdoGVXMZk= ]www.shad.ca or email us at [ mailto:info@shad.ca ]info@shad.ca.  Thank you for helping share the excitement of Shad Valley with your students.
 
Sincerely,
-Barry
Barry Bisson, P.Eng.(NB), MBA
President
Shad Valley
8 Young Street East
Waterloo ON N2J 2L3
Tel: 519 884-8844 x 227

Please see Mrs. Camilluci in Room 212 for further information.

Fwd(2): Enrichment Studies at Queens University: Dates for 2011 and Updates

The Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) - an initiative of the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queens University - is pleased to announce its 2011 enrichment programs. Attached please find the following two documents:

1. A PDF copy of our new brochure indicating dates and fees for 2011, as well as information about our programs

2. A PDF "Newsletter" providing you with some important updates from the Enrichment Studies Unit at Queen's.

For more information, please visit our website at http://esu.queensu.ca

Lives that make a Difference Essay Contest

[ http://www.biography.com/classroom/canadianclassroom.jsp ]Enter A&e Network's 2010
"LIVES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
Essay Contest
Deadline December 15, 2010

-----------------TEACHERS — HELP YOUR STUDENTS WIN CASH PRIZES
FOR THEMSELVES AND YOU COULD WIN A CASH
PRIZE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM!-----------------



Students in grades 5-12 are invited to enter A&E's 'LIVES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE' ESSAY CONTEST by writing and submitting an original essay in 300 words or less on who they think made the greatest impact on Canadian society in 2010. [Note: contest void in Quebec]

Each entry must include the student's name, complete address, postal code, telephone number, age, grade, name of teacher, school, school address, and local cable system (if known). Don't Delay! Send entries to: LIVES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE ESSAY CONTEST, c/o Temple Scott Associates, 250 The Esplanade, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1J2. Contest ends December 15, 2010.

Two winners from each grade level — 5th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade — will be selected.

Grades 5 to 8 Prizes
• GRAND PRIZE (1):
Student: $3,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn.) for use
in the classroom.

FIRST PRIZE (1):
Student: $2,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn.) for use
in the classroom.


Grades 9 to 12 Prizes
• GRAND PRIZE (1):
Student: $3,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn.) for use
in the classroom.

FIRST PRIZE (1):
Student: $2,000 (Cdn.) Cash Prize
Department/Classroom of Teacher: $1,000 Cash (Cdn) for use
in the classroom.



For complete A&E Essay Contest details and official contest rules,
[ http://www.biography.com/classroom/pdf/CanadaRules.pdf ]click here[ http://www.biography.com/classroom/ ]http://www.biography.com/classroom/.


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For more information about A&E Canadian Classroom resources, please visit [ http://www.biography.com/classroom/canadianclassroom.jsp ]http://www.biography.com/classroom/canadianclassroom.jsp.

Please see Mrs. Barker-Whyte in Room 212 if you wish to participate in this contest.

GoENG Girl

Please review this FREE Science/Engineering opportunity for girls in grades 7- 10 with a parent.


http://www.ospe.on.ca/goenggirl/

Please let me know if you intend to participate in the EngGirl program.

Mrs. Barker-Whyte
Room 212

ABC Activities - Grade 7-9

Please check the enrichment activities offered within the community!


Dear ABC Ottawa Community and Spring ABC Take-off Registrants,
 
The Association for Bright Children (ABC) Ottawa Chapter is excited to announce this fall’s session of its’ very popular, ABC Take-off program – in its eighth consecutive year!
 
Fall 2010 ABC Take-off – Imagine, Create, Experience, Learn!
Enrichment workshops on Saturday mornings for children and youth - ages 6-14
 
With 40 enrichment courses available on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks starting on October 30, there is something for every engaged student!  Designed especially for keen and eager students with lots of hands-on activities, the ABC Take-off program offers challenge, fun, and a great opportunity to meet like-minded students who share similar interests!
 
The Fall 2010 ABC Take-off brochure is available on-line at [ http://www.abcontario.ca/ottawa ]www.abcontario.ca/ottawa
 
Fall 2010 ABC Take-off will be offered: October 30 – December 4 at St. Paul's High School.
Registration will begin – October 7, 2010 at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave. - off Carling and Pinecrest, at 7:30pm.
 
Courses offered this Fall 2010 : 
Please see the course brochure for specific details on ages, materials fee, course descriptions, and how to register.
 
Ages 6-8, Ages 7-9
Chess I, Poetry Meets Art, Fabric Art, Entomology
 
Ages 8-12 & Up
Lego Engineering and Machines, Pastels and Color Theory, Science of Reptiles, Juggling, Discovery thru Dissection, Kids Cooking in the Kitchen, Kid’s Scrapbooking, Introduction to Bridge and More Bridge, Introduction to Model Rocketry, Art of Comics, Chess II, Papier Mache, Medieval Swordplay, and Kitchen Chemistry.
 
Youth Ages 10-14
Lego Engineering and Machines, Fabric Art III, Forensics, The Written Word, Advanced Robot Building, Heritage Fibre Arts, Woodcarving for the Beginner, The Money Course for Kids, Gamers Inside View, Vedic Mathematics, Let’s Write a Novel, Speak Up and Be Heard,
 
To learn more about ABC Take-off, please visit, "Frequently Asked Questions about ABC Take-off,” at the ABC Ottawa website: [ http://www.abcontario.ca/content/view/44/79/#FAQ ]http://www.abcontario.ca/content/view/44/79/#FAQ
 
Please share this email about the ABC Take-off program and the ABC Ottawa organization!
If you have any further questions please do contact us.
 
Yours truly,
Christina Comeau
ABC Take-off Project Coordinator
Website: [ http://www.abcontario.ca/ottawa ]www.abcontario.ca/ottawa
Email: [ mailto:abcottawa@abcontario.ca ]abcottawa@abcontario.ca
ABC Ottawa information line: 613-860-1398
 
 

EMCP - Feedback Please

Would all students who attended the Enrichment Mini-Course Program in May 2010 please see Mrs. Barker-Whyte in room 201 before the end of June. Thank you.

Shad Valley Program

Just a reminder to any student who is thinking of attending Shad Valley next summer (2011) to please see Mrs. Barker-Whyte in Room 201 before the end of the school year.
See www.shad.ca for additional information.