If you're a student-especially a student in Peel-then you're in the right place. The Student Stuff section is for you — for your needs. Think of it as your space on the Peel District School Board site. (But parents are welcome too.)
Surf and find learning links to cool places with homework help, discover how to be a political powerhouse for a day in the Model United Nations and make contact with your voice on the board-student trustees.
Want something changed? Something you'd like to add to the site? Speak up — send us your comments.
The Peel board recognizes that email is a valuable communication tool that is widely used across our society. As such, staff and students are encouraged to use e-mail to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communication both within the organization and with the broader community. See the board's email guidelines.
Learning beyond the classroom
Chart Your Course - Explore Your Future Direction, a 2012-13 course guide for Peel secondary schools, lists and describes all of the courses each secondary school offers. Included is information on regional and specialized programs, night school classes and board and ministry policies related to secondary education.
Register today for the 3rd annual Your Canada: Student leadership in our diverse country. This event is open to all middle and secondary school newcomer and English Language Learners (ELL) students who may benefit from attending the forum.
Co-operative Education is a planned learning experience in the community for secondary school students.
Find out about healthy changes coming to school cafeterias in September 2011 and download resources to spread the word at your school.
Youth in Action is a one-time grant opportunity focused on youth-led projects that offer creative youth-initiated ideas to address community issues in Peel Region. Youth and/or groups of youth between the ages of 14 and 24 are encouraged to submit an application. Requests can be made for up to $2,000 per project. A total of $20,000 funded by United Way of Peel Region and the Region of Peel is available for distribution through this granting opportunity.
Dual Credit Program at Sheridan and Humber
ALERT- Beginning August 29, 2011, all applications must be sent to Namita Sawh, Office Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services, at namita.sawh@peelsb.com,or by fax 905-890-3298.
Regional Co-op program - Caring for the future (Information) (Application)
Specialist High Skills Majors allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school.
Get on the skills fast-track. OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) helps you get a head start on a career in the skilled trades. You can become a registered apprentice while still in secondary school by enrolling in co-operative education and working in a trade placement.
Summer School Co-op – Co-operative education allows students to learn about career choices, gain valuable work experience and earn credits toward graduation. Registration begins in April. Students must register at their day school.
Peel Summer Academy – unique summer residential programs for identified Exceptional Intellectual-Gifted youth in grades 4 to 10 held at various locations across Canada, including Newfoundland and British Columbia!
The Far North Expedition takes secondary school students from the Peel area and beyond to the polar bear capital of the world, Churchill, Manitoba, to study global climate change.
The Peel District School Board’s Student Model United Nations is a hands-on learning experience that offers approximately 250 secondary students a chance to be a diplomat for a day. During this valuable learning experience, students represent different UN member nations and tackle tough international development and human rights issues in a simulated general assembly.
Youth Driver Education - You want to drive, but you want to learn to do it right? We offer in-class instruction year round at most Peel board schools. Upon successful completion of the Driver Education Program students qualify for insurance discounts as well as a reduction in the waiting time for their G1 Road Test. For more information or to register, see your Driver Education Liaison located in the guidance office of your high school or visit the web site at www.drivered.ca or call 905-949-0049, press 7.
See more information on scholarships and bursaries.
Find out about other youth award programs and scholarships.
The Triangle Conference is an online discussion group where LGBTQ students can interact anonymously with their peers and discuss common experiences and concerns. The Peel board has created this conference to help make the learning environment safe and respectful for all students. Information, guidelines and an electronic application form are available on the conference site.
Tips for becoming an effective youth leader
