Night School Info and registration now available.  Check under our Forms section for details.

Course Change Requests are Due Monday September 8th at 8:45am

Last day to pick up a Form is Friday September 5th, end of the school day.

5-Day Sheridan Summer Engineering Camp – TechTrek (Grades 8-10)

Sheridan College is sparking innovation this summer for students in Grades 8-10 by offering a 5-Day summer camp, filled with hands-on experiences for students to build, tinker and solve problems! TechTrek is an engaging camp where creativity meets collaboration!

Note: This is not a DPCDSB event.

Activities include:

·       Project-Based Learning: Students design, build, and test real engineering projects.

·       Smart & Safe Building: Students learn how to safely use tools and materials with guidance and supervision.

·       Money & Online Safety Tips: Students learn about smart money habits and how to stay safe online (hosted by RBC)

·       Teamwork in Action: Students learn how to innovate through collaboration.

Summer Camp details:

·       Who can attend:           Students in Grades 8-10

·       Dates:                  July 7-11 or July 14-18 (both weeks contain the same content)

·       Times:                  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day

·       Location:            Sheridan College, (Davis Campus), 7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5H9

·       Cost:                                   $240.96 (lunch not included).

·       Registration:     For further details and to register, click here: Sheridan Summer Engineering Camp Registration

2025-26 Course Change Requests due Friday June 6, 2025 by the end of 3C Lunch.

2025 Summer School Registration Information is now available. 

Check under 'FORMS' for details!!

Unlock Sheridan: Apply and Explore Events  

Brampton — Davis Campus
Thursday, June 12 | 5–8 p.m. 

Oakville — Trafalgar Campus
Saturday, June 14 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 

 Register Now! 

Many of our programs are still accepting applications for a September start - Discover what programs are still open.  

What you can expect  

·                Learners can apply for free or accept an offer on the spot for a prize!

·                Explore our campuses through guided tours.  

·                Connect with professors, students and alumni.  

·                Discover programs, student services and financial aid.    

·                New Student Kit contest with prize valued at $3,000.  

Please see attached flyer for the Peel Region Post-Secondary Pathways Nights hosted at Sheridan College.   The event is for Peel Region and students from PDSB and DPCDSB who are invited to attend.  Tickets are available for each board exclusively and are limited to 2 members per family.

Dates:          April 30, 2025 or May 1, 2025

                     Attendees are asked to choose one date

Location:     Sheridan College – Davis Campus

                     7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton

Times:         There will be 3 timeslots to choose from that include a 90 minute period.

3:00 – 4:30 PM

4:30 – 6:00 PM

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Registration:  Registration for this event is required and will be available on April 4th at 6pm. 

                        The QR code on the flyer will connect students to an Eventbrite page to register.  ‘Tickets’ are free of charge and  

                         required.

                     Parking is provided free of charge.

Parking lot details will be provided upon registration with Eventbrite.

The post-secondary institutions have collaborated on this event to support our students earlier than the usual fall fairs.  This provides more time for students and their parents/guardians to get informed of the programs, scholarships, applications and so much more. 

2025-26 COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

Current Grade 9's: 

Registration open from Tuesday Feb. 11 to Tuesday Feb. 18.

Course verification and Activity Fee receipt due Feb. 19 & 20 in Cardinal Ave. during lunch.

Current Grade 10's: 

Registration open from Tuesday Feb. 18 to Monday Feb. 24.

Course verification and Activity Fee receipt due Feb. 25 & 26 in Cardinal Ave. during lunch.

Current Grade 11's: 

Registration open from Monday Feb. 24 to Monday Mar. 3.

Course verification and Activity Fee receipt due Mar. 3 & 4 in Cardinal Ave. during lunch.

Grade 9-12 students can earn a $500 micro-grant for developing a tech-related project!

DMZ, an early-stage technology incubator in Toronto, is offering $10,000 in micro-grants for grade 9-12 students to develop tech-related projects.

Here is what you need to know:

• The $10,000 will be split up into 20 individual $500 micro grants 

• Of the 20 micro grants, 10 will be available specifically for students who identify as Black

• Applications are open now! Students have until March 18th to submit their Stage 1 applications. 

Students in grades 9-12 can see this opportunity within the Scholarship section of their myBlueprint account.

For full details, timeline, and FAQs, and application visit the DMZ x myBlueprint Micro Grant hub. 

Summer Mentorship Program (Temerty Faculty of Medicine)

The Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) gives high school students in grades 10-11 who self-identify as Indigenous or Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, multi-racial students who have and identify with their Black ancestry a chance to explore health sciences at the University of Toronto over four weeks in July. You will:

• Explore health science education and careers through hands-on activities, experiments, lectures, and special projects

• Learn from and connect to a variety of health science faculty, professionals, and students

• Enjoy valuable mentoring experiences from a variety of professionals

• Earn a credit you can use on your University and/or College applications

• Receive $1,600 upon completing the program

Program Dates: July 2-25, 2025

Location: U of T St. George campus

Age group: Students currently in Grades 10-11

Application deadline: March 23, 2025 (with preference to apply as soon as possible)

For more information and to apply:   Click here to APPLY

Interested in Engineering?

Join U of T Engineering Recruitment staff for this special online presentation. The first 30 minutes will be an overview of our Engineering programs, opportunities, academic requirements and community. Afterwards, there will be an interactive period lead by an Engineering Recruitment Officer where they will answer any questions you have about applying to and studying at U of T Engineering. 

Date: January 23, February 4, and February 11
Time: 8 PM - 9 PM EST

Register here (https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/portal/eng-webinar)

PEEL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

FOR CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

The holidays can bring joy, connection, and fun, but we understand they can also be a challenging time for many families. The Peel Family Engagement team recognizes the stressors that often come with this season, such as high expectations, disrupted routines, and financial pressures.

As caregivers supporting our children, youth and/or loved ones with mental health challenges, we know how these complexities can amplify the strain during the holidays. That’s why we’re sharing community resources that may be helpful for you, your family, or someone you know.

Wishing you resilience and peace,

Peel Family Engagement for Child and Youth

Mental Health

CRISIS SUPPORT

Experiencing Crisis? Call 905-278-9036

anytime, day or night 24/7

All ages.

In Peel.

 *In person visits available* between the hours of 9 am to 8 pm on weekdays. (note: not offered on weekends or statutory holidays).

SEMESTER 2 NIGHT SCHOOL Information posted under FORMS section

Attention Grade 12 Students!!!  If you think you are a good candidate for the Schulich Leader Scholarship and would like to be considered as Cardinal Ambrozic's nominee, please email your guidance counsellor by Friday December 20th to express your interest.  Guidance counsellors will make their decision in early January and reach out directly to the nominee to encourage them to apply for the scholarship.  

Please ensure you meet the requirements below before deciding to request the nomination.

• ELIGIBILITY:

• STUDENT MUST BE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL--See your guidance counsellor

• Graduate high school in the 2023/2024 academic year

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of our partner universities (view eligible programs at schulichleaders.com/universities)

• Meet the following criteria:

  • • Academic excellence, AND Leadership, charisma and creativity.

    • Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need. 

    • Be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas: (A) Technology; (B) Engineering; (C) Entrepreneurship and business enterprise; (D) Applied scientific research. 

• We are NOT considering students who:  

  • • Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)

    • Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.) 

    • Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research 

Workshop Highlights:

• Invaluable Tips: Students will learn the key elements that make an essay stand out in the application process.

• Writing Guidance: Our team will walk them through each step, from brainstorming to polishing their drafts.

• Interactive Q&A: Students can get their specific questions answered and receive feedback tailored to their writing.

• Effective Strategies: Learn how to showcase leadership, initiative, and personal strengths in their essays.

Workshop Details:

Session 1: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (EST) linked here.
Session 2: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) linked here.

Both sessions will cover the same content, so students can choose the time that works best for them. 

SEMESTER 1 Night School INFo is out!

Details and registration forms can be found on this webiste under Forms > Night School 

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DPCDSB is seeking current grade 10 and 11 students who are interested in supporting well-being at their schools.  Three students from each secondary school will be selected.  The successful applicants will attend a one-week training and working session over the summer that will be paid.  They must be able to commit to the full week.  Throughout the upcoming school year the Champions will lead and support wellness initiatives at their school, create resources when called upon, and support the Elementary Champions.  

Link to apply: 2024-2025 Champions Application

The Employment Supports Resource Fair will take place in the evening on May 23rd at St. Marcellinus CSS.

The event allows any secondary student supported by an Individual Education Plan to meet with community agencies who will provide resources to assist them in seeking and attaining employment or work-related opportunities.

Student registration details are included within the event flyer.

City of Brampton opportunities for students:

Summer Student Fitness Membership

Starting Monday, April 15, 2024, student fitness memberships will be available to purchase from the City’s community centres for $124.01 plus tax which will be valid until Tuesday, September 2, 2024. The last day to purchase the membership will be Sunday, August 4, 2024, which is one month before the membership expires.

City of Brampton | Recreation | Memberships

Free “We Play Too” Girls and Women in Sports Leadership Conference

Get ready to be inspired! This event is dedicated to empowering female participation and leadership in sports. The conference will feature three sessions, with keynote speakers touching on how sports can be used to develop oneself, build community, and drive positive change. Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Save Max Sports Centre from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is now open!

City of Brampton | Recreation | Girls and Women in Sports Leadership Conference

Explore Brampton Youth Pass

Youth ages 12 to 16 years old are invited to apply for the Explore Brampton Youth Pass for an opportunity to access free Transit services and Recreation drop-in programs during the summer.

Returning this year, 2,500 Explore Brampton Youth Passes will be made available to qualifying applicants. Pass holders will have free access to Brampton Transit services and Recreation drop-in programs including swimming, skating, and select sports from July 1 to September 2, 2024. Applications are now being accepted online until Sunday, May 19, 2024.

City of Brampton | Recreation | Explore Brampton Youth Pass

National Youth Week

The City of Brampton will be hosting National Youth Week from May 1 – 7, 2024. From designing your own tote at the Susan Fennell Youth Hub to attending our retro rolling skate night at Gore Meadows, join us for a week of FREE activities and events!

City of Brampton | Recreation | National Youth Week

Free After School Drop-In Basketball

Come out to show off your skills or sharpen your game! Free after-school drop-in basketball will be offered at select community centres across the City of Brampton from Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024.

City of Brampton | Recreation | Register for Programs

Summer Company Program – Student Grant Program

The Summer Company program can help Ontario students launch and operate a business this summer. The program provides business training and mentorship to help students get their businesses up and running and the opportunity for a grant of up to $3,000 to help students launch their summer business. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 30, 2024, or earlier if all available spaces are filled.

City of Brampton | Summer Company Program

Ontario Universities is hosting a Virtual Information Session for Grade 11 students on May 22, 5-7pm.

Visit the following website for details and registration:

https://www.ouevents.ca/virtual/

Sheridan College will be hosting a webinar focusing on the pathways and opportunities available for students interested in exploring what a 2-year Educational Support Diploma Program can look like for them and their future career prospects.

Audience: Grade 12 students who wish to explore careers in schools, spanning from kindergarten through high school, particularly those who aspire to support students with exceptionalities (disabilities).

Key highlights of our program include:

• A pressing demand for Educational Assistants across Ontario school boards, translating into abundant job opportunities for our graduates, with a notably high employment rate.

• Our close ties with local school boards often lead to employment opportunities for our students even while they are still enrolled in the program.

• Full-time Educational Assistants typically earn upwards of $24 per hour.

• Graduates with a B average or higher are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies degree at TMU, entering directly into Year 3 of the four-year program, enabling them to earn both a diploma (from Sheridan) and a degree (from TMU) within four years.

• Hands-on learning through three field placements in elementary and secondary classrooms, focusing on supporting students with disabilities. Efforts are made to secure placements in locations convenient for students.

• A flexible learning approach with a blend of on-campus and online courses.

Date: April 30, 2024

Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE!!

Register here: https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp&invite=054rz8v72a2fkh1xv4p77tru2mhxp0ukpmmarh9j0z4fh3wz06a3.

The 2024 US College Expo is coming to Toronto, April 20th…FREE for students, parents and educators!

We look forward to welcoming U.S. colleges including University of Michigan, Columbia University, D'Youville University, Bowling Green State University, Florida International University, Clarkson University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Saint Louis University AND More! And be inspired by incredible guests including DJ Irie and Gillian Apps! Come out to connect, engage and learn!

See attached flyers for more information and visit the US College Expo website.

Register Free, at www.uscollegeexpo.com/register

02/13/24 -  2024/25 Course Selection - MyBlueprint

Grade 9-11 students will be selecting their courses for next school year on MyBlueprint according to the following schedule:

Grade 9's: Presentation on February 15

  Course selection on MyBlueprint available February 15.  Deadline to submit is February 22.

Course verification and Activity Fee ($45) receipt due February 22 & 23.  Collection will take place during Lunch period in Cardinal Ave.

Grade 10's: Presentation on February 16 - Class visits February 20-23.

  Course selection on MyBlueprint available February 22.  Deadline to submit is February 29.

Course verification and Activity Fee ($45) receipt due February 29 & March 1.  Collection will take place during Lunch period in Cardinal Ave.

Grade 11's: Presentation on February 23 - Class visits February 26-28.

  Course selection on MyBlueprint available February 27.  Deadline to submit is March 5.

Course verification and Activity Fee ($45) receipt due March 5 & 6.  Collection will take place during Lunch period in Cardinal Ave.

01/08/24 - Semester 2 Night School Information has been posted under "Forms"

Post-secondary Pathways Presentation for Grade 12 Students

Thursday November 30th - Period 4 - Lecture Hall

You must register to come to this presentation.  Space is limited.

Are you a grade 12 student still trying to decide what you want to do after you graduate? Are you looking for more information on College, University and Apprenticeships? If so, then you should register to come to the Post-secondary Pathways Presentation.  This presentation will take place during Period 4 on Thursday November 30th in the Lecture Hall.  The registration link can be found below or through QR code posted in the guidance office. There are a limited number of seats available so be sure to register early.

09/29/23- George Brown College is hosting a number of virtual information sessions on the following topics: 

• Programs and Pathways

• Apprenticeships and Skilled Trades

• How to Apply to College

• How to Pay for College and University

If you are interested in any of these upcoming sessions please see the poster below for more info and registration links.

09/28/23- George Brown College and York University present: Post-secondary Pathways.  This virtual presentation will provide overviews of the three main pathways from high school: Apprenticeship, College & University.  

See the poster below for details and links to register.

 09/05/23- NIGHT SCHOOL applications now available!!

Please find all information and documents under the Forms tab.