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 District School Board recognizes that e-mail 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 e-mail guidelines.
What's New
- The 11th Student Model United Nations was held on March 3, 2006 at the HJA Brown Education Centre.
- Chart Your Course - Explore Your Future Direction, a 2006-07 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.
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Information about the 2005 Learning about AIDS workshop held October 26.
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.The Student Leadership for Global Development Program helps Peel secondary students learn more about global issues and develop leadership skills.
Are you a member of the environment group at school? Do you want to connect with students from other schools in Peel? Check out the Peel Environment Youth Alliance (PEYA) to access a directory of Peel environment clubs and contacts, contacts to environmental organizations that offer student programs, how-to guides, ideas and funding opportunities, and an online student discussion forum. The PEYA site is a great way to share ideas and work together towards a common goal.
2006 Ecobuzz Conference - March 3 & 4, 2006
Learn about nutrition, fitness and much more at the board’s
award-winning web site on healthy living - www.takeonestep.org.
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.
See more information on Take Science Brainium Home!
Co-operative education is a planned learning experience in the community for secondary school students.
Co-operative Education Regional Programs
See more information on scholarships and bursaries.
Find out about other Youth Award Programs and scholarships.
UNICEF Canada's web site, give it up 4 Kids - Challenge yourself, Change the world, has been developed for senior elementary and secondary students (ages 13 to 18) in Canada as a tool to enhance awareness and increase fundraising support for the world's most under-served children. The site also provides various interactive tools.
Going above and beyond Tips for becoming an effective youth leader
