Reminder to students who would like to participate in mini-enrichment that you should be selecting your choices by today!

Congratulations to all grade 10 Enrichment Students for completing very well prepared job interviews this week. Well Done!

Enrichment Student Reminder!
This is a reminder to all grade 10 students to stop in to Student Services and speak to Ms. Byrne or Ms. Taylor about your Careers Job Interview Project!

 Monday December 1st and Tuesday December 2nd during time slot one students are participating in a Christmas Activity with Ms. Walsh's class. Please report to the Seminar room in the Learning Commons on the morning you chose on your activity confirmation sheet! We are looking forward to some Christmas fun with everyone! 

An Interesting Opportunity!

uOttawa Engineering Workshops for Grades 9-12 Our Workshop program, for high school students of grade 9 to 12, offers hands-on workshops during which young minds can make discoveries and put theory into practice. The team of Adventures in engineering and science of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa, offer your students an opportunity to dive into the worlds of chemical engineering, robotics, machinery, programming, green engineering and 3D printing.  Our workshop instructors aim to inspire your students’ creativity! Workshops offered: Chemical Engineering Green Engineers - Solar Energy Programming / Natural Language Processing Mechanical Engineering 3D Printing Arduino Robotics Cost: $25 per workshop Duration: 3 hours Maximum: 25 students (no limit on teachers or adult accompaniment) Location: The University of Ottawa, Faculty of Engineering (800 King Edward Ave) Don’t miss out! Our calendar fills up quickly!  Read up on the workshops offered. Register now. For more information, contact us: adventures@uottawa.ca (613) 562-5491 Psst…  Engineers Without Borders are offering two workshops for free: Water for the World and Fair Trade, which they present in-school.  Contactadventures@uottawa.ca to register or for more information. Nathalie Vallières Agente de liaison et des communications |  Liaison and communication officer Faculté de génie | Faculty of Engineering 161 Louis Pasteur (CBYB103) Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 Canada Tél. | Tel.  :  (613) 562-6096 Téléc. | Fax :  (613) 562-5187 Défier les conventions | Defy the conventional Click here to Reply or Forward Using 1.19 GB Manage ©2014 Google - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy -Program Policies Powered by  Last account activity: 29 minutes ago Details

Grade 7/8 Enrichment Opportunity
This is a reminder that we have our catapult activity scheduled for this Wednesday from 9-11 am in the Seminar Room. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Grade 10 Enrichment Update
Our grade 10 Enrichment Students had a very informative field trip to the House of Commons for question period on Friday November 7th. Paul Dewar the Member of Parliament for the riding our school is in took time out of his busy schedule to meet with our students after question period. It was a great excursion for students and teachers!

Civics Package Submission Reminder:
This is a reminder to all of our grade 10 Gifted Learners that the Civics Enrichment package is due tomorrow Friday October 24th. 

Good Morning! Some interesting guest speakers are presenting in the month of October. Please see below! Inside Our Minds, Inside Our Lives Technology, cognitive science and memoir, this fall we are talking about the systems that shape our lives. When I started researching this book, I thought that the Internet was a metaphor for life; now I think that life is a metaphor for the internet. - Douglas Coupland

Douglas Coupland Kitten Clone Wednesday October 8th In 2013, Douglas Coupland set out on a journey to find out what "data, speed and optical wiring are doing to us as a species." This quest sent Coupland to Alcatel-Lucent, an international company responsible for running and operating the systems that support the Internet. In one year he visited its offices in four different countries in an attempt to figure out exactly what and where the Internet is. In the process, he completely changed his perspective on the world's largest and current colonising force. Click here for tickets and details. Jim Davies Riveted Saturday October 25th When you think of your favourite movies, books, or paintings what draws you in? Is it a character? The set-up? The story behind it all? In his new book Riveted, Jim Davies sets out to explain what it is about art that captivates us. From our need for hope and fear, to the psychological desire to believe and disbelieve, Davies explores the deepest parts of our human need for art and religion. Join us for a riveting conversation with Jim Davies about what makes art (and storytelling!) a compelling and important part of our lives. Click here for tickets and details. Facebook Twitter Website Are you a university student in Ottawa? Does someone you know attend Carleton or uOttawa? This year students at both of Ottawa's universities get free tickets to all our mainstage events. All you need to reserve tickets is your Student ID. Susan Pinker - The Village Effect Saturday, October 25th As technology changes and evolves it seems we are placing more and more screens in front of our faces and in place of real people. But what about the human connection? Tracing recent studies in neuroscience and biology Susan Pinker investigates how reaching out to other human beings and creating our own villages is integral to our survival. In The Village Effect, Pinker explores the physical and psychological benefits of our social networks and how they are key to our survival. Click here for tickets and details. Steven Pinker - The Sense of Style Sunday, October 26th How do we interpret the language that surrounds us? Whay is "I can't get no satisfaction" more attractive than the grammatically correct "I can't get any"? These are questions Steven Pinker tries to unwind in his latest book The Sense of Style. If you are the one always nit-picking your co-workers e-mails, advising your kids and friends about using proper grammar, or could use some tips on dressing up your conversations you will not want to miss this discussion with bestselling author and renowned psychologist Steven Pinker. Click here for tickets and details. Do you want the best in books Ottawa has to offer? Then become a festival member and get reserved seating, advance information, book discounts and invites to exclusive events! Memberships are on sale now for the the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 seasons. Check out our membership page. Daniel J. Levitin - Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload Friday October 24th With the ever changing digital landscape our minds are being trained to work faster, to accommodate more windows, screens and conversations. But what is that doing to our brains? How do some of us excel at this point while others flounder in a stream of information? In his latest book, Daniel J. Levitin, Ph.D., delves into new research in cognitive neuroscience to look at how attention and memory function in our daily lives. He will not only explore how our brains adapt and handle this age of information but what we can do to master our homes, workplaces and lives. Click here for tickets and details Chris Turner - Write On! Writing for Social Change Monday October 27th Join us for an afternoon with bestselling author, journalist and former Green Party candidate Chris Turner as we discuss the necessity and importance of writing from a socially conscious perspective. From the Simpsons in his first bestselling book, to his discussions about climate change and the Harper government's stance on scientific research, Turner has taken on many different cultural issues in his writing. But what can we do? In his latest book, How to Breathe Underwater, he suggests that we need to meet the challenges of ecological, economic, and cultural sustainability with innovation instead of lamentation. Click here for tickets and details. Donna Thomson - The Four Walls of My Freedom Tuesday October 28th There are always changes we cannot prepare for, experience we have to live through, learn from and make our own as best we can. This is only part of what Donna Thomson learned when her newborn son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. On top of all the book learning and social networking with parents, Donna learned the most from her son. Having worked as a director and teacher, Donna's path changed as she embarked on a second career as a caregiver, disability activist, author and consultant. Her memoir takes us through her learning process and life, as she opens our eyes and hearts to the experiences of people with disabilities and their families. She will be joined in conversation with Alison Pick and Catherine Gildiner to discuss the unexpected turns our lives take and how writing about them can bring value to both author and reader. Click here for tickets and details.

Good Morning! 
This is a reminder that the permission forms for the N.A.C. are due in Student Services this week. Please return your permission forms as soon as possible!

Good Morning! The Association for Bright Children of Ontario is offering Enrichment Workshops! Please check out the following website! 

 http://www.abcontario.ca/images/ottawa/abc_takeoff_fall_2014.pdf

Good Morning! Please take note of this interesting opportunity. If you have any questions stop in to Student Services and speak to Ms. Byrne or Ms. Taylor about this enrichment opportunity!

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Calling all Girls!

Go ENG Girl provides an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 7-10 across Ontario and a parent/guardian to visit their local university campus and learn from women professionals, academics and students about the wonderful world of engineering.
While the girls enjoy fun hands-on activities and student exhibits, their parents are treated to an informative session about the path to a career in engineering. Join us for the 10th annual Go ENG Girl location near you.

How to Register

Go ENG Girl is a popular free event and many of the locations will reach capacity prior to the big day. Reserve your spot by registering in advance! Both the girls and their parent/guardian are included in one single registration form, no need to submit a second form for the parent! Registration is now open!
While all Go ENG Girl registration is handled via one central service, each location's individual details, start times, and required forms are available on their websites, linked below.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 » Carleton University » Conestoga College » University of Guelph» Lakehead University» Laurentian University » McMaster University» Ryerson University » University of Toronto» University of Ontario Institute of Technology» University of Waterloo» Western University» York University

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 2014 » Queen's University » Royal Military College of Canada (event will be held jointly on Queen's University Campus) » University of Ottawa (English)» Université d’Ottawa (français)» University of Windsor

Additional programs for both genders are offered by the individual institutions. Please view their programs on their individual websites which can be found on the ONWiE members page

New addition!

Go ENG Girl has a wider reach now, with UBC joining us in conducting this event in Vancouver. Welcome UBC!

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Even today, females remain vastly underrepresented in the engineering profession. While the number of female undergraduates studying engineering in accredited programs has increased in recent years, the percentage is still far below that of males. ONWiE works to dispel stereotypes and encourage young girls to explore this exciting and diverse profession with real-life examples of females who are studying engineering and alumna who are excelling as professional engineers.
Additional programs for both genders are offered by the individual institutions. Please use the links below to access your location of choice and view their calendar of upcoming events.

I'm a teacher, can I bring my class?

As this program is specially designed for girls and their accompanying parent or guardian, we cannot accept class or organization bookings at this time. If you are interested in bringing a similar program to your class or organization, please contact the university of interest directly.

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Please contact the Coordinator, Rohini Wittke

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Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year!

Welcome Back!

The school year has started therefore it is time to start looking at what enrichment activities will be available in the coming weeks. Students in grade 10 will meet with Ms. Taylor and Ms. Byrne on Wednesday September 4th at the beginning of lunch to discuss the Civics/Careers enrichment activity available to them this fall!

The N.A.C performances have been chosen for our school! Stay tuned for the permission letter and details. This will be sent home with all gifted students at the end of the first week of school. Please return all forms promptly to Student Services. 

A planning meeting will be held in September to share and discuss other enrichment activities! Please see Ms. Byrne or Ms. Taylor in Student Services if you have any questions! We are looking forward to another great year with all our gifted learners! 

Interesting Summer Opportunity! 

“GOT LAW?” Summer Learning Camps for Youth Aged 12-17

FINALLY a fun and interactive 5 day mini-course in Canadian law for youth!  Course material based on Enriched Mini Course Program (EMCP) GOTLAW?

GOT LAW? is taught by fun and experienced instructors!

A week of learning about cyber bullying, on-line safety and privacy, the rights of youth, the court process and more!!! Who knew learning law could be fun! No tests!!! J

Camps to be held on campus at Carleton University throughout the summer from 9 am to 4 pm. Students can be picked up as early as 2pm. Field trips scheduled during 10am and noon and are relevant to course material!  Permission slips required.

Available dates: June 23-27, June 30-4*, July 14-18, July 21-25,

July 28 to 31*, August 5-8*, August 11-15, August 18-22 (Aboriginal Youth focus – Gladue principles, Sentencing Circles)

 

*these camps are 4 days only due to Canada Day and Civic holiday

For more information go to www.taughtonthespot.com

Grade 7/8 Scratch Activity
This is a reminder to all grade 7/8 gifted learners that we will be having our "Scratch"activity on Tuesday June 3,2014, in the library seminar room from 9am-11am. We will be joined once again by our Board Consultant for Gifted Learners. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Mini-Enrichment Orientation
This is a reminder to all of our gifted learners who are participating in Mini-enrichment courses next week that your orientation sessions are this weekend! Have a great week at Carleton and the University of Ottawa.

Gifted Students IPRC Letters
Good morning! Our gifted learners have been given their IPRC letters which should be returned to Student Services as soon as possible. This letter confirms that we will continue our enrichment opportunities for the students next year! Please contact Student Services if you have any questions.

Canadian Museum of Nature Field Trip
This is a reminder to all grade 7-8 gifted students to please return your permission form and $8.00 to Student Services by Friday April 11th. We will be heading to the museum on Thursday April 24th for a great day. Ms. Delory our board consultant for enrichment activities has a scavenger hunt at the museum planned for us. Please bring your lunch and remember we will be walking to and from the museum. 

National Arts Centre: Humour and and Music Show! 
This is a reminder that we will be leaving the school at 9 am sharp on Monday March 31, 2014. We will be walking so dress for the weather! Should be a great show!

Enrichment Opportunity for grade 7/8 students!
This is just a reminder that we have our Geo Dome activity tomorrow morning Thursday March 20th. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the Seminar room at 9 am!

Mini-Enrichment Placements Update!
Students who signed up to attend a week of mini-enrichment in Ottawa this May can now log on and see what course/field they have been allocated for the week. Congratulations! If you have any questions or concerns please come down to Student Services and speak to Ms. Byrne or Ms. Taylor! 

 

 Good Morning! Here is another very interesting Enrichment Opportunity:

 

The University of Ottawa’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with Carleton University’s Computer Science department, is proud to present:

Go Code Girl

Imagine. Design. Create.

Do you have a daughter, a niece or a cousin interested in the fascinating world of engineering? The University of Ottawa’s School of electrical Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with Carleton University’s Computer Science department would like to extend a special invitation to her to participate in the second annual Go Code Girl event.. ThisFREE event is an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 9 to 12 to learn about coding. Combining technology and craft, the girls will bring creation to life and meet awesome mentors!

Day 1: Saturday, March 22^nd atthe University of Ottawa from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

800 King Edward Avenue

SITE Building

Day 2: Saturday, March 29^th at Carleton University from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

5326 Herzberg Laboratories
University Rd. Ottawa

Motivating girls to be the best they can be, all while having fun!

Register today http://www.engineering.uottawa.ca/en/gocodegirl_2014

Enrichment Opportunity
Students are welcome to apply to attend mini-enrichment courses at Queen's University! Go to http://esu.queensu.ca to see what is available this spring!

Immaculata Enrichment Program Opportunity!

We are excited to announce that all of our grade 8 and 9 enrichment students have been invited to participate in this year's Mini-Enrichment Courses Program. Students will spend a week at one of Ottawa's post-secondary institutions. With the help of experts in various fields of study, this program offers authentic and enriching learning experiences. More information is available at www.emcp-pmce.ca. Students must have forms and cheques in to Student Services by Friday January 17th. The program takes place in May however registration closes next week! This is an amazing enrichment opportunity!