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“What will schools look like around the world in September to you?” The pandemic hits every sector hard, including Education. Many countries have closed their schools while some are now slowly re-opening schools with cautions. Ontario plans to re-open schools in September. Tell us what you think school life for students around the world will look like in September? Our Department encourages all international students to create a submission in form of a document, a presentation, drawing or video to express your views with reasons to support. The best 3 submissions will be selected and granted with a prize each. Please log in with your board account to SUBMIT your story/ work here.​

Please name your file as “Your legal name_Day School_June” Deadline: June 30, 2020.

Reference: CBC’s article on “What might K-12 schools look like in the fall?”

Invitation to the Archdiocese Graduation Mass

Cardinal Collins will be celebrating a special Mass for all of the graduating students in the Archdiocese of Toronto which will be streamed live from St. Michael’s Cathedral on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 10:00 am.​

Computing Careers  

Why should you consider computing when choosing a career?  What kind of computing jobs are out there?  What kind of education pathways will guide you to the computing career you desire? Developed by Mount Royal University, the second edition of Computing Careers  & Disciplines : A quick guide for prospective students and career advisors provides the latest information on types of computing careers and the academic pathways to get there. 

Learn about earning College Credits while still in High School  

Will you be in grade 12 next year?  Students successfully completing a dual credit course will receive two credits: one elective credit towards your OSSD, as well as a college credit course.  This is a unique program if you plan to study in Ontario colleges.  There will be an Information session on Tuesday June 16 at 2pm to current grade 11 students.  A repeat session will be on Thursday June 18 at 2pm. 

Apps to enrich your Biology learning:  “The Human Body” 

The Human Body is an App by Tinybop.  You can view a beating heart, gurgling guts and breathing lungs as some of the lifelike features of this biology-bolstering app, designed to help students get to know the skeletal , muscular, digestive and other main systems of the human body.  It offers detailed models of the heart, brain and other important parts and everything is interactive.  It is a great learning apps for grade 5 and up. 

Device:  Apple, Android 

Source:  Apple App Store ($5.49), Google Play (free trail) 

Rating:  4+, Everyone

​Do you love to dance? 

Just Dance Now is an app with more than 500 songs and countless accompanying dance moves.  It transforms your smartphone into a hand-held controller.  The download is free but it costs extra to access the songs for vaiours periods of time from one hour ($1.49) to one year ($24.99).   Recommended to all ages, especially elementary students to work on their movement skills such as stability and spatial awareness. 

Device:  Apple, Android 

Source:  Apple App Store (free), Google Play (free) 

Rating:  4+, Everyone 

Idea for Community Service  

Virtual volunteering – Our partners at Volunteer Canada have developed an extensive list of ways you can volunteer virtually!   

June Mental Health & Well Being Newsletter 

Our summer activities may be different this year but spending time together without the pressure of school work may be a great recipe for the whole family!   

Student Mental Health and Coping with Stress

Kids Help Phone: Students can call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

What’s Up Clinics by phone: at 1-866-585-6486 Monday to Friday 9am – 7pm.

PROTECH Live Chat: Live Chat or phone call is available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.