2026 - 2027 Programs for students heading to grade 10 or 11

H3-ELP program

Grade 9 students are invited to apply for next year’s Grade 10, four credit, Head, Heart and Hands Environmental Leadership Program (H3-ELP).

This program is offered through the London Environmental Education Centre. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside local community experts while earning credits in English, Science, Civics, Careers and Physical Education. They will gain transferable skills while making a difference in the local community. For the past three years this program has been in very high demand and has run in both semester 1 and 2.

Upcoming Information Sessions:

In Person

Date: Thursday, January 7, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Westminster Ponds Environmental Education Centre (930 Western Counties Rd., London)

Please indicate your interest in attending on this form: Information Night Expression of Interest

WILD Summer program - July 2026

The Experiential Learning Credit is earned through a blended-learning course of virtual learning combined with in-person community building and training sessions and concludes with a seven-day canoe trip in a Wilderness region of Ontario.

Applications are due feb. 20, 2026. The process can be found here

Interested students and their families can also find out more by visiting our Information Website.

Student Experience

• Seven Day canoe trip in the Ontario wilderness (July 2026)

• Students help to collaboratively plan through participation in:

      Evening Commitments for several evenings throughout April-June

      Virtual (online) meetings and discussions

      In Person training and community building opportunities

      Students prepare lessons to share important learning with their peers

• All programming occurs outside of normal school hours

• Upon completion of the wilderness experience and accompanying course work, students earn a

credit in interdisciplinary studies (IDP 3O)

Eligibility Information

• Thames Valley student

• Priority to those who have completed at least their Grade 10 Year as of June 2026 

• Interest in outdoor and experiential learning opportunities

• Interest in exploring connections to the environment

• All participants must successfully complete a Swim Test 

Any questions for H3-ELP or WILD can be directed to John Musvosvi - j.musvosvi@tvdsb.ca, Learning Coordinator for Science, Environmental Education 

TVDSB Aviation program

The Aviation School is a unique program open to all students throughout Thames Valley!   

Aviation School is a collaborative and experiential program designed to prepare students for aviation workplace, apprenticeships, college-level training or university-level programs and meets Ontario curriculum expectations. Please visit our site for an updated pathway plan. 

In addition, it fosters technical skills and develops the skills of critical thinking, innovation, creativity, self-directed learning, collaboration and citizenship. The intent of this aviation school is to start in Grade 10, progress to Grade 11 & Grade 12.  In Grade 11 students join the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Aviation Program.  They will earn a specialized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a red seal in Aviation.  Experiences are fully funded in SHSM by the ministry of Ontario.  Senior students also have an opportunity to learn in collaboration with Fanshawe College and earn Dual Credit courses. 

Students will have the opportunity to develop aviation-based knowledge and skills through a variety of programs. These programs include aircraft restoration, maintenance, repair, flight simulation, and an additional section introducing students to the new world of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). All training is consistent with Transport Canada’s current standards. 

Upon successful completion students will also have the opportunity to pursue post-secondary training at the college or university level.  

Who?  All TVDSB students can apply - Applications are open

Where? Airport Hanger & Montcalm Secondary School

When? Applications are Open for next school year

What? Hands-on learning with aviation experts connected to Ontario curriculum

Why? Build real world skills and your resume in this unique program in aviation with dedicated educators and experts in the field.

Note: Aviation School is available to students from TVDSB. 

Out of area transportation is not provided for this program at this time.

To learn more about the Aviation School please visit our website and follow us on social media @TVDSBaviation.

For more information contact:

John McNorgan at j.mcnorgan@tvdsb.ca 

or phone 519-452-2370, Ext. 61347