Iain, who runs his own summer business, had a feeling he “placed top ten” and decided he would make the drive into Toronto just to see where he placed. As the announcer moved into the top 3 and Iain had not heard his name yet, he was a bit dejected but thought maybe he hadn’t […]
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Halton Catholic DSB Young Women’s Summit
Female students in Grades 7 & 8 from the Halton Catholic District School Board are invited to gather for HCDSB’s Young Women’s Summit. The summit features a career carousel and interactive panel of female professionals that will expose students to a variety of pathways. Monday, March 4th, 2019 Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre, Oakville #REACHYOURPEAK […]
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2018 Summer Dual Credits at Sheridan & Mohawk College
2018 Summer Dual Credits at Sheridan & Mohawk College Click the link below to see what courses are offered for July 2018. Summer School 2018 Dual Credits Course Listing Information
A Tech-filled Day of Learning Digital Skills for the Workplace!
On March 2, 2018, students from across HCDSB were invited to Microsoft Canada’s head office for a fun, tech-filled day of creativity, curosity, and excitement! Students received hands-on experience with some of the latest gadgets in technology, while listening to famous technology influencers and learning about the wide-range of careers in technology. According to […]
A Cardboard Race to the Finish Line!
Grade 7 and 8 students from Ascension, St. Andrew, St. Mary, Our Lady of Victory, St. Francis of Assisi and Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary Schools recently participated in the Skills Ontario Cardboard Boat Race and Video Challenge. For over 20 years, Skills Ontario has promoted the skilled trades and technologies, and has hosted Cardboard Boat […]
School Within a College
HCDSB grade 12 students experienced School Within a College (SWAC) in their 2nd semester during the 2016-2017 school year. From February to June, 2017, students in the program experienced college life at the Mohawk-Stoney Creek campus, taking courses in the trades, and obtaining credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The program is an excellent fit for students […]
Working With Community Partners to Explore Pathways
On Thursday, May 25th, 62 grade 5 students from St. Joan of Arc School participated in an experiential learning opportunity at Ikea’s Burlington store. The event was created to help our students fulfill the requirements of the Ministry’s Creating Pathways to Success document. The focal point of the day being the inquiry questions in […]
Summer School Dual Credit Applications are NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Summer school applications for the Dual Credits at Sheridan College are now available to download to register. Course descriptions are below. Dual Credit Halton Summer School Registration Form Course descriptions Introduction to Industrial Trades 9-1:00 July 4- 28th Students are introduced to a variety of machining techniques applicable to the machining and tooling manufacturing sectors […]
7th Annual Student Success Conference
This past spring, the Halton Catholic DSB hosted its 7th Annual Student Success Conference at the Oakville Conference Centre. More than 1000 students, staff and parents walked in and explored a variety of career fields, volunteer opportunities, post-secondary and trade booths to help with their pathways planning. All participating schools were treated to a keynote […]