EDUCATION WEEK 2015 ACTIVITIES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS:
DAVID SUZUKI SECONDARY SCHOOL
45 Daviselm Drive, Brampton
905- 457-7941
Contact: Susanna Collia
April 13-24
TBA
Displaying and Celebrating the Achievements of the
Projects/Assignments of our Students
GORDON GRAYDON MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
1490 Ogden Avenue, Mississauga
905-274-2391
Contact: Alice Kong
April 20
TBA
Presentation from Anti-bullying or MADD
April 21
TBA
Department Showcase Day
April 22
TBA
International Food & Ethnic Wear Day
April 23
TBA
Department Showcase Day
Awards Ceremony
April 24
TBA
Talent Show – with fundraiser for charity
Random Acts of Kindness and White Ribbon Campaign
HEART LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL
296 Conestoga Drive, Brampton
905-840-2328
Contact: Katherine Christian
April 13
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Co-op Career Fair- co-op students present information about their
placements to students and staff. Students from Conestoga PS also attend.
April 21
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Numeracy Fair- students and staff will engage in numeracy activities led by
students
April 23
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Chapters Night – fundraising evening with a portion of sales donated to the
school. Music ensembles and dance team will perform and student art will be
displayed
LORNE PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL
1324 Lorne Park Road, Mississauga
905-278-6177
Contact: Diane Lambrakos
April 13-24
9:40 a.m.
Daily Announcements – with a character education bent related to them of
Education Week. Inspire. Greatness. Together.
All day
Writing and Visual Contest – students will have the opportunity to either
write or create something that inspires greatness together
April 14
11 – 11:50 a.m.
Samosa Sales by Asian Heritage Club
April 15-17
7 – 9 p.m.
French Play by French Council – a mystery in French, grade 8 students will
have a chance to see the show during the day on the 15th, students and
parents invited for the evening performances.
April 17
All day
We are Silent by Free the Children – students donate money to receive a
piece of tape or not speak and will stay silent the whole day and stay loud on
social media for people who do not have a voice. All proceeds donated to
Free the Children
April 21
7 – 9 p.m.
Music Night – a wonderful evening filled with the musical talents of students
taking instrumental and vocal music as well as extracurricular pursuits in the
musical field
LOUISE ARBOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL
365 Father Tobin Road, Brampton
905-793-5451
Contact: Tajinder Bhotoia
April 13-17
TBA
Marketing Showcase
Dance via video wall and Flash Mob
Classic English Books on Film
Open-mic Literary Event
Science Fair Showcase and Display of Science Related Social
Justice Posters
Parent Pathways Information Night
Technology Showcase- FYRST Robotics for Inspiration, recognition of
science and technology, hospitality and graphic design
Fitness Week – ten minutes of ‘Sneak it in’
French as a Second Language Games
Numeracy Activities
Social Justice Activities
Making and Selling of Mother’s Day cards – DD students
MISSISSAUGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
550 Courtney Park Drive, Mississauga
905-564-1033
Contact: Ravinder Johal; Gabe Otoide
April 13
9:30 – 10:30
a.m.
Louis-Pierre Mainville, Guest Speaker – a former captain of the men’s
national volleyball team
April 16
8 – 10:45 a.m.
Skills Canada – to come in to present about potential job opportunities in the
technical trades
April 23
6 – 9 p.m.
Music Night – showcase of musical talents
PEEL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL NORTH
315 Bartley Bull Parkway, Brampton
905-455-1225
Contact: Caitlin Burgess
April 13
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Education Week Kick-off- our Food for Thought Multi-credit program will be
baking smile cookies to inspire the theme of Education Week with quotes
celebrating the power of learning
April 14
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Community Service – students will have the opportunity to earn community
service hours either on-site or as part of a planned trip to The Knight’s Table.
April 16
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tour of Humanity Workshop- the touring bus comes to schools to teach
about human rights issues – including those who seek to end inequality,
genocide, and strive for peace. Students lean through Canadian and
international history and use 21st century technology in order to learn
April 22
11 a.m. – 1
p.m.
Community Clean-up with Lunch- to honour Earth Day we will have
students do a community and school property clean-up – including weeding
our native species garden. Students will rece4ive a free lunch and community
hours.
4 – 7 p.m.
Open House – PAS North will host a parent’s open house night to meet with
teachers, learn about programs, and discuss their child’s learning and future
pathway opportunities.
April 23
PEEL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SOUTH
1239 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
905-278-3396
Contact: Joanne De Graaf
April 23
6 – 8 p.m.
Parent Teacher Interview Night – parents and students will have the
opportunity to review their progress with teachers in an after-school setting
PEEL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL WEST
6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Unit N2A, Mississauga
905-363-0154
Contact: Amanda Kelly
April 22
4 – 6 p.m.
Open House – school open to students, family, friends and the public.
Showcase of student success and meet the staff.
PORT CREDIT SECONDARY SCHOOL
70 Mineola Road East, Mississauga
905-278-3382
Contact: Art Tinson
April 15
1 – 2:45 p.m.
Inside Ride – an inside cycling challenge and fundraising eve4nt dedicated to
raising monies in support of families and children with cancer. Students, staff
and community members will form teams to compete and fundraise.
April 24
11:30 a.m. –
2:45 p.m.
Cultural Unity Festival – food from around the world will be available during
lunch hour for students and staff to sample. Students will attend a talent
show in the afternoon showcasing songs and dancing from different cultural
backgrounds.