May 28, 2010

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Guidance Workshops for University Applicants

Next week the Guidance Office will be facilitating workshops for students applying to Ontario universities. All Grade 12 students will be completing the on-line application at that time. This is well in advance of the January deadline and parents should know that even though the application is submitted changes can still be made in the system. We encourage parents to go through the application with their daughter or son over the Christmas break.
 
Students applying to universities in the US should have those completed by the end of next week as well since their deadlines are January 1st. There applications require a great deal of time from the guidance counsellor and referees so it is essential that they be done soon.
 
Students applying to colleges in Ontario should make an appointment with their guidance counsellor if they require any assistance.
 
In recognition of this busy week for Grade 12s the Senior School teachers will be dressing up in their university colours and their will be fun competitions going on during the Morning Meeting between teachers. We do this to encourage all the staff to be aware of what the Grade 12s are working on, but also to give the Grade 12s an opportunity to speak to the teachers about the university that they attended. We did this last year and it was very successful.
 
Submitted to PC Connects by Gina Benvie, Senior School Guidance Counsellor

PC students participate in Spanish Competition


On Thursday, May 6, the Grade 10 Intro Spanish class traveled to Glendon College for a Spanish Competition. The morning was occupied with grammar and listening tests, followed by lunch in the school’s cafeteria. The lunch was accompanied by Spanish music, and the food was excellent. After lunch, the students participated in Spanish games, followed by a lesson in flamenco dancing. Finally, the students were called individually for an oral test. All of the students did their best, and fun was had by all!
Submitted to PC Connects by Philippa Powis, Senior School Student

Pina Viscomi, Senior School faculty, adds “Many thanks to Sophie Armstrong, Wendy Du, Maarika Farmer, Ana Garrido, Tessa Lane, and Philippa Powis for representing Pickering College at the Ontario Secondary School Spanish Contest.  These students were outstanding ambassadors for our school and I received numerous compliments from teachers and judges commenting on their skills, enthusiasm and helpfulness.  I would like to extend a special congratulatory note to Ana Garrido who was awarded “Honourable Mention” in the category of Native Speaker!  Well done, Ana!”