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Volunteer Hours update

Students are required to complete 40 hours of community service prior to graduation. Community involvement is an important educational opportunity that allows students to develop skills and gain experiences to become successful and contributing members of society now and in the future. Ineligible activities include:
Activities that take place during the time allotted for the instructional program on a school day. However, an activity that takes place during the student's lunch breaks or “spare” periods is permissible;
Some examples of eligible activities are, but not limited to:
coaching minor sports team; reading buddy or tutoring outside of school time; assisting at a charity event (e.g. walk-a-thon); participating in environmental projects (e.g. community clean up, tree planting); helping to organize a community event (e.g. summer fair or winter carnival); volunteering at a food bank; assisting at a seniors’ residence…

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Commencement

Tuesday, June 17th at 7PM at Flight Exec Centre
No tickets required
Gap, Gown and Tassel- that you keep- final day!

Pick up will be the week before Graduation
Arrive dressed in the cap and gown

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Commencement

Valedictorian Nomination- coming up
This is your chance to nominate the person who will represent your class at Graduation as the Valedictorian.
A separate form will come out to vote based on the nominees.
This student should have an acceptable academic record, have been involved in the life of the school, and be able to speak publicly to celebrate the experiences and accomplishments of the class of 2025.
Please note, only students that accept the nomination will appear on the final ballot.

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Save your work!

Your myBlueprint and goTVDSB accounts will expire as of the end of June
Back-up any material you would like to save to another drive or device
I will NOT be able to get this back for you!

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Scholarships and Awards

Google Classroom- scholarships
Scholar Tree
Seeking Scholarships
SHSM Scholarships
College and University Scholarships~ check deadlines
Parent/Guardian work
Community Groups
Legion
Scholarships Canada

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Student information Google Form

Please complete this form by April 15th:

Student Information Form

Share information for your grad slide/yearbook quote
Share your PERSONAL email
Share information for Commencement Awards

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Award Examples

Paula Fuller Memorial Award- A student who has made contributions in the Academic atmosphere of the school and outstanding service in the extra-curricular program of the school and/or service oriented work outside the school
Thames Centre 3D Award- Students (3 awards) who have brought honour to themselves and to their school by their continuous achievements in at least 2 of the following areas: Academics, Athletics and Activities
Darrell Kington Award- A student who is proceeding to post-secondary in the field of either police services; criminology; emergency services or police foundations; has community involvement; is respectful of others, honest and truthful, as well as conducts themselves with manners in and out of school
North Dorchester Agricultural Award- recognizes a student who has demonstrated an interest and respect for agriculture. Consideration will be given to students who have participated on their family farm, worked in an agriculture setting, participated in 4H, who have demonstrated exemplary community engagement, or who are continuing their studies in agricultural, environmental, event management, agribusiness, or mechanical post-secondary programs.
Thames Centre Co-op Award- a student who demonstrates reliability and initiative at the co-op workplace.

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Thames Valley Education Foundation (System) Awards

Awards Directory

To apply for the these, you will need to create an account to complete the online application
Application Questions
You can start an application, save your work and go back to it
Based on your responses, it will automatically consider you for any award that you meet the criteria for
Based on your answers, there may be additional questions, essays or financial information to provide
These are due April 1st
Application Simulation
Student Application Link

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Scholarship Tips

Each scholarship has different criteria for both the award and for the documentation they need for the award. All TVDSB awards require a 200 word ‘blurb’ indicating why you are an appropriate candidate for the award. Others will require something similar and/or answers to additional questions or short essay responses.

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Pro-Tips~Things to think about/include

Discuss motivations for taking a course, joining a club/team, volunteering, take a job, etc
Did you challenge yourself to try something new/out of comfort zone?
Did you persevere when something did not come easily?
What did you learn about yourself? How did you grow/change?
Did you have to overcome an obstacle?
What sets you apart from others?
What impact will winning this award have on your life/education?

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Essay Writing

Read the question or criteria closely
The criteria will give you tips on what the evaluators will be looking for/value in recipient

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Basic Structure of a Short Essay (150-500 words)

Opening/Introduction: identify the main theme of the essay. Use this to set the tone. The objective is to get them to remember you, so start with a bang! Can be as short as one sentence. Can include an appropriate quote or question. Write this LAST.

Body: Highlight an experience that allows you to meet the criteria of the award. Stories win scholarships. Include a short anecdote that puts the reader in your shoes.Write this FIRST.

Conclusion: Summarize body,do not introduce new information here. End on a positive note and be forward thinking. Can be one sentence. Write this SECOND.

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Reference Requests

School Reference Request

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College & University Offers

College offers will be continuing now and into April
You must accept your offer by May 1st
University offers are continuing and many won’t come out until after midterm marks
You must accept your offer by June 1st
If after those deadlines you don’t have an offer, both colleges and universities will post which programs they have space in
Most deposits are due mid-june
Deferrals- depend on the school

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Worried about Entrance Marks?!

Stay up to date on your current courses
Work with teachers to get a list of outstanding assignments
DON’T wait until midterm or the end of the semester
Extenuating circumstances?! Complete the additional information or extenuating circumstances form for your school
Final marks- can take awhile to process
Worried you aren’t going to make the grade- as your teachers for your final grade- complete summer school as necessary
Post-Secondary institutions DO NOT round up! e.g. if you have 78.8, they DO NOT round up to 79%. Watch your own grades to ensure you meet the post secondary requirements for your offer
80%=480; 78.8%=472.8= difference of 7.2% overall

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OSAP~opens in May

Start application online at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program
Need parent’s Notice of Assessment from 2024
Can link to OCAS or OUAC to pre-fill information
More to follow in May

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Spring Open Houses

Check out the spring open houses for colleges and universities will be posted to the senior google classroom soon.
You SHOULD visit campus before accepting your offer!

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