Requirements

Participants must be enrolled in a full timetable of grade nine credits at a semestered TVDSB school when they are applying in January of their grade 9 year.

We will be accepting students from the Thames Valley District School Board.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide transporatation for students outside the City of London.  Transportation on London Transit is available within the City of London.

How to let us know you'd like to be part of this program: (APPlications ARE OPen now at the links found below!)

Requirements:

• One reference letter from a current teacher.

• One reference letter from another adult (grade 7 or 8 teacher, neighbour, family friend, supervisor from a part time/summer job etc.)

• Student expression of interest

• Caregiver Support for expression of Interest

The student application will ask you the following questions. You should carefully craft your answers before clicking the link: 

What do you hope to gain from this opportunity?

What do you hope to learn about yourself from this opportunity?

What two characteristics or qualities do you think others would use to describe you?

What characteristics or qualities do you think are important, or would enhance, this experience for all participants?

Have you worked or helped with younger children? Explain.

What sorts of activities do you really enjoy? What is your passion?

Describe a situation where you worked really well  either alone OR in a group.

Do you have any previous experience, certification or skills that would be an asset to this course (ie Lifesaving, First Aid, previous teaching or coaching experience, Photography etc) We are looking for a diversity of skills and experiences, so please list anything you think could be relevant.

What else is important for us to know about you? Upload a 1 minute video to introduce yourself and help us understand why you would be a good fit for the program!

Timeline:

Expressions of Interest are accepted by February 7 2025 (student application - please contact r.dunne@tvdsb.ca if you any aspects will be completed after this date!). All applicants and their school guidance department will be notified by Mid-March in order to adjust course selection at their home school. For most students this means you will need to select History, Mathematics and two electives for the semester you are not enrolled in H3-ELP. All students applying to H3-ELP will need to register for their home school through My Blueprint during the registration period. Students accepted to H3-ELP will have to adjust their courses with the assisstance of their Guidance Counsellor.

Reference Letter Request:

Dear Thames Valley District School Board educator or Community member,

A student at your school, or in your community, is interested in taking part in our new program where they will earn four of their credits at our London Environmental Education Centre.

The project integrates Civics, Careers, English, Phys Ed and Science to build leadership qualities and provide students with opportunities to contribute to their community.  Please have a look around this website to learn more about the course. 

We are very interested in selecting a limited number of students who represent the diversity that makes the Thames Valley District School Board such a wonderful place to learn from one another. As part of the application process, students must obtain a reference letter from a current teacher (Guidance Counselor, Vice Principal or Principal are also acceptable) as well as another caring adult that is not a parent (former teacher, music teacher, coach, family friend, etc).

 Please use this link to upload your reference letter.

If you could, please provide the student with a reference letter before this date. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Dunne (r.dunne@tvdsb.ca), Learning Coordinator for Science (and Technology), Environmental Education & Experiential Learning.