LAKE WILCOX PUBLIC SCHOOL
80 WILDWOOD AVENUE
RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, L4E 3B5
Telephone: 905-773-5381
Fax: 905-773-6238
December 10, 2013
Lake Wilcox PS “Career Day” 2014
Thursday April 3, 2014
As our students begin thinking about secondary school and beyond, they start to realize there are many
opportunities and options available to them. We believe that it is essential for students at an early age
to begin learning about different types of career path opportunities so they may begin thinking about
how they will plan for a successful future. As well, it is important students start deepening their
understanding of themselves, their knowledge and skills, and what steps they need to take in order to
become successful. We would love to have your assistance in helping our students have a rewarding
Career Day. You are cordially invited to come and share your experiences with our students as a
Career Day presenter.
On Thursday, April 3, 2014, Lake Wilcox Public School will be hosting our first Career Day for Grade 6,
7, and 8 students. This will be an exciting day as our students will have the opportunity to listen and
interact with several presenters from various occupations. To enhance their experience, these students
will be involved in lessons and activities in the weeks leading up to our Career Day and on Wednesday,
April 2, 2014, we will be kicking off our Career Day with a Keynote Speaker from 8:30 to 9:30 am.
WE COULD USE YOUR HELP!
We are looking for presenters who represent the various “pathways” available for students to follow
after secondary school (ex. those who have chosen to go to college, apprenticeships, directly out to the
world of work or to university.) We would like the students to learn about the personal experiences that
have led you to your career as well as the various requirements, aspects, and opportunities associated
with that career.
Format:
Students will be placed in groups of approximately 24 students each and rotate through 6 various
presentations which will be 45 minutes long. Therefore, you will be responsible for a minimum 45
minute presentation and question period. Due to the population and age group of our students, we are
looking for speakers who are fluent in English and are comfortable presenting to adolescents. Based on
feedback from previous events, our students have really enjoyed those workshops that included visuals,
hands-on activities or demonstrations, and information that helped them gain a better understanding of
the presenter, their career journey, and the aspects of their particular career.
If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in our Career Day, please fill out the
back of this form and return into the office by Thursday, December 19, 2013.
On behalf of our staff and students, thank you for considering being a part of our special day.
Sincerely,
The Career Day Planning Committee
Lake Wilcox PS “Career Day” 2014 Presenter Form
Career Day – Thursday, April 3. 2014
First and Last Name: _________________________________________________________
Current Child and Teacher at Lake Wilcox (if applicable)
child_____________ teacher_____________ child______________ teacher____________
Contact Number (s): _________________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________________
Job Title:__________________________________________________________________
Occupation:_______________________________________________________________
Field: _______________________________________________________
Briefly describe your role:
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Describe your personal experiences and educational pathway that led you to your
career:
___________________________________________________________________________
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Describe your presentation (what would you talk about): (List any equipment you may
need. Eg. data/overhead projector, television, CD player, etc.)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Presentation Time: Please check off which time best suits your availability. You may check
more than one.
 8:10-9:45 am
 9:45-11:55 am
 1:00 am-2:30 pm
 I can present all day 8:10-2:30
pm
If you are unable to participate but know someone else who may be interested, please let us
know or pass this form on to them.
Name: _________________________Contact Number: _______________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________
Please return this form to the office by Thursday, December 19, 2013.