October
and November were very busy months for the Guidance Department at Western Tech.
Our
College Fair was held on Thursday
October 20th. Representatives from George Brown College, Humber
College, Seneca College, Sheridan College and Centennial College were here to present
information about their many programs. Over 50 students attended this fair and
were able to have many of their questions answered. Students may begin to apply
on-line beginning on October 31st. Guidance will be providing
on-line application seminars in December.
Our
University Fair was also very
successful. On November 3rd, 200 students attended the University
Fair. Over 10 Universities were present. Students were able to visit with each
representative and learn about the many programs offered at each school. Students have now begun the process of applying to universities, with the deadline for Ontario applications approaching on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
Our
annual Grade 8 Open House took place
on Tuesday, November 15th. Approximately 800 students from our
Feeder Schools spent the afternoon at Western touring the facilities and
learning about our many excellent programs. Students were led by our amazing
Peer Leaders and teachers through Western and into the many classrooms where
hands-on activities and/or displays were available for students to participate
in.
During
the evening, parents were invited to attend our Grade 8 Information Night. Parents along with their son/daughter
were given a tour of the school and provided with information about our
programs. We were very pleased with the turnout and are gearing up for our Specialized Programs Information Night on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 pm.
As always, there is a plethora of information on the bulletins boards in the hallway outside the Guidance Office, Room 152.
