For the past 18 months, I have collaborated with some really great people from around the district and support agencies in the creation of the Planning 10 Program, "What's Consent got to do with it?"
Learning about informed consent is so important because consent plays a big role in our life, from getting permission to go on a field trip, to posting pictures online. In BC, there are laws around consent, especially consent for sexual activity.
This program starts by looking at consent, and gets students to understand the definition. Then, after a presentation by the School Liaison Officer, students will better understand how the use of drugs and alcohol can hamper a person's ability to give consent. Finally, we looks at how consent impacts your daily life, online safety and ethics, and sexual assault prevention/awareness.
Please visit the link below for more information
http://www.vsb.bc.ca/district-news/police-vsb-partner-teach-students-about-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Happy New Year: Important Opportunities for Gr 11's!
Hello everyone
We've had an introductory planning session for Grade 12 where we discussed the main post-secondary pathways that you may embark on directly after graduation.
Training or Technical Institute
Community College
Apprenticeship/ Trades
University
Employment
We also talked about the differences among all five pathways, we learned about different types of diplomas, certificates and degrees. We talked about having gratitude for people who give us references and finally we discussed the importance of interpersonal skills. Good interpersonal skills assist us in our post-secondary life, career, schooling and some say they are key to success.
I will be coming around to English classes 2 more times to discuss course planning and am available to meet individually with students and families for advising. In addition, there will be a course planning assembly next Thursday during second period. I will also hold a session for students hoping to go directly to a BC university from high school on Tuesday, February 1st, at 3:10 in Mr Demers' room (rm 418). Finally, all students and parents are encouraged to come to Course Planning Night for Parents next monday, January 24th from 6:30 to 8.
Also want to mention three educational opportunitites open to Grade 11's
SFU Supertour. Visit http://students.sfu.ca/tour/ for more info.
Vancouver Fire and rescue Services Firefighter Academy. A great opportunity to spend a week on the job with the Fire department, see Ms H or visit
Leadership One at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Participation in leadership opens a wide variety of opportunities for the youth who participate. Youth receive job training and potential employment as a Children's Activity Leader, take part in a fun environment where they gain practical skills and acquire volunteer hours for graduation or post secondary applications, and obtain references for their resumes. The first session is January 25 (next Tuesday). See the posters outside my office for more info.
We've had an introductory planning session for Grade 12 where we discussed the main post-secondary pathways that you may embark on directly after graduation.
Training or Technical Institute
Community College
Apprenticeship/ Trades
University
Employment
We also talked about the differences among all five pathways, we learned about different types of diplomas, certificates and degrees. We talked about having gratitude for people who give us references and finally we discussed the importance of interpersonal skills. Good interpersonal skills assist us in our post-secondary life, career, schooling and some say they are key to success.
I will be coming around to English classes 2 more times to discuss course planning and am available to meet individually with students and families for advising. In addition, there will be a course planning assembly next Thursday during second period. I will also hold a session for students hoping to go directly to a BC university from high school on Tuesday, February 1st, at 3:10 in Mr Demers' room (rm 418). Finally, all students and parents are encouraged to come to Course Planning Night for Parents next monday, January 24th from 6:30 to 8.
Also want to mention three educational opportunitites open to Grade 11's
SFU Supertour. Visit http://students.sfu.ca/tour/ for more info.
Vancouver Fire and rescue Services Firefighter Academy. A great opportunity to spend a week on the job with the Fire department, see Ms H or visit
Leadership One at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Participation in leadership opens a wide variety of opportunities for the youth who participate. Youth receive job training and potential employment as a Children's Activity Leader, take part in a fun environment where they gain practical skills and acquire volunteer hours for graduation or post secondary applications, and obtain references for their resumes. The first session is January 25 (next Tuesday). See the posters outside my office for more info.
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