Students learned how to assess emergency scenes, administer CPR and defibrillators, stop someone from choking, and much more! At the end, they were certified in First Aid and CPR and equipped with lifesaving skills. Thanks so much to Debra from SAJE Vital Signs for an exciting and valuable workshop!
Dual Credit and SWAC
Registration for Dual Credit and SWAC is now open! This is an amazing opportunity to earn a college credit for free while earning a high school credit. Offerings include Video Game Industry, Film Studies, Welding, Machining, Animal Behaviour, Forensic Crime Scene Investigation, Fire Protection Fundamentals, and more!
Click here for the full list of available courses!
Click here for the TDSB’s College Experience website.
We will be having a lunch and learn info session on Wednesday, Nov. 29th with free pizza in the Tech Lab! You’re invited to attend whether you plan to do Dual Credit or SWAC this year or not.
If you’re interested in registering, talk to Rachel or email rachel.rosen@tdsb.on.ca.
Ripley’s Aquarium field trip
We went to Ripley’s Aquarium, where we chilled with some fish, took photos, and even got a backstage tour! Check out our Instagram for some spectacular photography!
Upcoming events
On Wednesday, November 8th, we will be starting First Aid/CPR training. All students must attend. This session is mandatory for you to do the live training on November 15.
We will be in the Tech Lab (room 316). Your teacher will give you a link to begin the training.
On Friday, November 10th, we will be following a special schedule for the Remembrance Day assembly.
P1: 9-10 am
P2: 10:05-11:05 am
Assembly: 11:10 am-12:10 pm
Lunch: 12:10-1:10 pm
P3: 1:10-2:10 pm
P4: 2:15-3:15
Semester 2 e-Learning Course Offerings
Semester 2 e-Learning Day School course offerings have been added to the e-Learning Day School website. Registration opens to students on December 5, 2023. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the e-Learning Central Office at elearning@tdsb.on.ca
November is Indigenous Education Month
Please see MyPath for virtual events for Treaties Week, Inuit Day, Indigenous Veterans Day, and Louis Riel Day. Click here to access resources.
Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews and adjusted schedules
Parent/Guardian-Teacher interviews are this Thursday, Oct. 26, from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm. Please sign up at the following link, or call the SOLE office at 416-393-0756 if you are unable to sign up electronically:
Parent-Guardian Interviews signup page.
Thursday’s class schedule is as follows:
P1: 9-9:35 am
P2: 9:40-10:15 am
P3: 10:20-10:55 am
P4: 11-11:40 am
Lunch/dismissal at 11:40
Friday’s late start schedule is as follows:
P1: 9:55-10:55 am
P2: 11-12 pm
Lunch: 12-1 pm
P3: 1:05-2:10 pm
P4: 2:15-3:15 pm
Congratulations Dante!
A big congratulations to Dante, who placed first in the One Book One Aurora Photography contest. His work wowed the judges with its beautiful depth and sense of place.
School Youth Leadership Grant
The School Health Grant for Youth provides Canadian youth, ages 13 to 19 and enrolled in grades 9 to 12 the opportunity to apply to 1 of 3 levels of grant funding ($1500, $2500, $3500). The goal of the grant is to develop youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living in their school. Project initiatives must align with 1 or more of the following PHAC priorities:
Reducing substance-related harms: Example – Conduct a research project on vaping in your school and how it affects students.Example: Organize a program on preventing and reducing substance-related harms, focused on ensuring the availability of life-saving tools like naloxone kits in your school environment.
Healthy eating and nutrition: Example – Use Canada’s Food Guide to help you design and implement a food program at your school, such as a school garden or healthy snack pantry.Example: Organize a cooking workshop to increase awareness of healthy eating. Use Canada’s Food Guide to help you decide on the types of meals to cook.
Physical activity: Example – Organize a “come out and play” intramural sports program.Example: Start an inclusive sports program that is accessible for youth with disabilities.
Positive mental health and well-being: Example – Start a gender and sexuality alliance to help promote an inclusive school environment.Example: Organize a learning event in your school to promote mindful social media use.
Who can apply
To apply you must:
-be a youth between the ages of 13-19
-be a student enrolled in grades 9-12
-be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada, and not be a federal government employee at the time of application
For more info, check out the School Youth Leadership Grant website.
SOLE Alternative Open House: October 12, 5:30-6:30
