Federation Day - Wednesday September 30th, 2015 - REQUIRED for all Legacy 1 Year B.Ed Students

Good Afternoon 1 Year B.Ed Professional Program Students,

As you know, all 1 Year Professional Year B.Ed classes will be cancelled on Wednesday September 30, 2015.  We are hosting a mandatory event for all students on this day at the Orillia Opera House, in the Studio Theatre.

Students will be expected to arrive at 8:30 for registration, with presentations starting promptly at 9:00am.

We have invited different important organizations who will assist each of you, as you prepare to make the transition from B.Ed student to new teacher, seeking employment. In addition there will be an Educator's Panel discussion around "Teaching in the 21st Century".

Please be prepared to stay until 4:00pm.

NOTE:

The make up day for classes that would have been held on September 30th, 2015 will occur on November 11th, 2015.

ADDITION to H&S Training Requirements for Placements in SCDSB

Good Afternoon,

We have just been notified of an additional H&S training requirement for any student completing a placement in Simcoe County District School Board.

Please refer to the below chart, for information on all Health & Safety training requirements of this board.

Training Required	Link to Training
NEW! Asthma: Ryan’s Law	http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools/anaphylaxis.html
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)	http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/learning/working-together-code-and-aoda
WHIMIS	https://mycourselink.lakeheadu.ca/  (LU username and password)
Anaphylaxis: Sabrina’s Law	Ministry of Education:  http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools/anaphylaxis.html
Epi-Pen	https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=w3BFtvGUPfQ
Allerject NEW! Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps	https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=uyOSHpWzdW0 http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/elearn/worker/index.php

As stated previously, it is the responsibility of each student to have any training completion certificates available for the first day of placement.

Video Message from the Chair - Start of Week 3

Hello everyone.
I'll be in Thunder Bay by Sunday evening. 
I'm attending a series of meetings about academic accommodation. 
Later in the week I'll be in Toronto for a recruiting fair, so you won't be seeing me around very much this week.
I am, however, still available by email.

Because I'll be away later today, here's the link for this week's video now: https://youtu.be/5Byvm-GudXs

Randstad Education - Teaching Opportunities Around The World for Students Graduating in June 2016

Randstad Education will be on-site on Tuesday October 27th, 2015.

They will have an information booth in the Student Commons for all Concurrent B.Ed Professional Program students, who will graduate in June 2016.

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Ever considered teaching in the UK or around the world? 

Let them help start your international teaching journey today teach anywhere 

Helping teaching and support staff to find temporary and permanent education jobs for over 20 years 

• Network of 23 offices across the UK 

• Specializing in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools 

• Work with over 2,500 schools each week 

• Professional development 

• Specialist contracts with Middle and Far East schools

Working with over 2,500 schools each week we can find the ideal match for your skills. 

They offer: 

• A competitive pay rate 
• Opportunities for professional development 
• Holidays every 6 weeks 
• Social events for teachers who are new to the country 
• Assistance with settling in the UK 

Randstad Education will be conducting interviews following our campus visit on October 27th, 2015 for positions commencing in September 2016, January 2016 and September 2017. 

If you are interested in being booked in for an interview, visit us at our information booth between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

They are excited to meet with you and discuss your: 

• Contact details (email and phone number) 
• Subject areas qualified to Teach 
• Resume 

Or if you are interested in learning more about opportunities to teach in the UK feel free to email them at Canada@randstadeducation.com or give them a call at 1800 684 4801

Wellness Centre Hours

This schedule is also available as a hyperlink in the left-hand navigation panel, on our blog!

Athletics and Recreation @ Heritage Place Campus

The Athletics and Recreation Facilitator will be visiting the Heritage Place campus on Thursday, September 14, 17, 21 & 22 2015.

Neil Quinn will be distributing YMCA stickers, taking in person intramural registrations and promoting Varsity and Extramural programs.

Visit the Athletics and Recreation table and have your questions answered.

• Monday, September 14 - 2-4:30 pm
• Thursday, September 17 - 8:30-11:30 am
• Monday, September 21 - 8:30-11:30 am
• Tuesday, September 22 - 2-4 pm

Weekly Message from the Chair: Start of Week 2

Hello everyone! 

This week's video provides follow-up information about the Math Competency Exam, a reminder about a compulsory workshop for students in the 2 year program, and about professional development workshops for all students, and some advice for you as you settle down into the rhythms of preparing for your teaching career. 

Here's the link: https://youtu.be/k2kE-zaS5_E

I also invite you to join my Facebook page, "My Teaching Journey." Here's where you can find it, if you're interested: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myteachingjourney/

Have a good week everyone, and take care of yourselves.