Wiesenthal Scholarship

Posted on February 22, 2012 by StudentServices

This scholarship is for graduating students who best exemplify the ideals which guided Simon Wiesenthal: tolerance, justice and human rights. Applications are available online at www.friendsofsimonwiesenthalcenter.com/student_workshops.aspx . Alternatively, come to Student Services and speak to Mr. Hilborn. Deadline for applications is March 23, 2012.

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Archaeology Program — Earn a credit this summer

Posted on February 22, 2012 by StudentServices

Learn archaeology this summer at Boyd Archaeological Field School. Check out www.boydfieldschool.org for more info or see Mr. Hilborn in Student Services. There is a Carr/Reid Archaeology Bursary available for $1000 towards the cost of the program.

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Ski Trip March 5th — Forms and $ due Fri. Feb.24th

Posted on February 22, 2012 by StudentServices

The annual ESA ski and snowboard trip is on Monday, March 5th at Mt. St. Louis. Permission forms and money must be in by Friday February 24th.

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Encounters with Canada -VIMY WEEK SPECIAL

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Warnock

Encounters with Canada is offering discounts to their upcoming Vimy Weeks (April 1-7 and 8-14).  The total discount is $125 – $75 from the Vimy Foundation and $50 from an anonymous donor.  All pertinent information can be found on the attached poster. vimyweekposter3

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New DANCE Course Offering!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Dance1

Advanced Jazz Dance (ATJ 3O1)

 Advanced Jazz Dance (ATJ 3O1) is a new dance course for senior students. This course builds the fundamentals of jazz dance covered in ATJ 2O1. It is open to students who have taken ANY grade 10 dance course or those with departmental permission to take this course. If you have any questions or require more information please speak to Ms. Wolfson.

 

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The Soldier’s Dream – Sears Festival Entry on stage Tuesday Feb. 21st!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Drama

Come out and see an ESA production of the Soldier Dreams as part of the SEARS Drama Festival! This is your chance to see three one act shows in one night. The performance will be at 7:00 pm, February 21st at Lakeshore Collegiate. Tickets are $8 at the door. The Soldier Dreams, written by Daniel McIvor, explores the changing dynamic in a family brought together by death. The best and worst are brought out in everyone as they struggle through memories and moments past and present.
Directed by Heather Holdsworth and starring David Warner as David, Spencer Rapson as Student, Alex Stover as Richard, Georgia Findlay as Tish, Odessa Kelebay as Judy, Mark Correia as Sam, Nicole Lane as Nurse, and Adam Higgins as David(1) and with Stage Managers Emma Weyman and Gen Madill, The Soldier Dreams is both student run and performed. Please come out and support ESA, Sears Drama, and these fantastic students!

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ESA is going to the Ballet!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dance1

The Bolshoi Ballet performing Swan Lake

The Bolshoi Ballet returns to Toronto with the most revered of classical ballets, SWAN LAKE, a perennial dance favourite about sorcery and royalty. Based on Russian folk tales, SWAN LAKE, which the Bolshoi premiered in 1877, is the haunting story of Odette, a beautiful maiden turned swan by an evil sorcerer. A tragic love story, Odette’s romance with Prince Siegfried is doomed by a curse which leaves him to wander endlessly on the empty banks of the lake of his dreams. Today, the Bolshoi Ballet remains one of the world’s most famous ballet companies, even Lady Gaga is a fan, and has performed with them!

When: Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Prices:

Orchestra A-H– $134.00

Orch Sides A-PPP, Centre J-PPP, Mezz AA-DD– $110.0

Balcony A-F– $91.00

Balcony G-N– $73.00 (no discount available.  This is the regular price, but you will save $6.50 on the service charge)

These prices include a $2.00 service charge.

Cheques should be made payable to ESA.

Deadline to order:  Thursday, March 1

 

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Full Disclosure Date – February 24

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Warnock

All Grade 12 students are reminded of Full Disclosure Date – Friday, February 24. All courses that are removed from transcripts before this date will not appear on April university uploads or final transcripts. Please see your guidance counsellor with any questions.

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Brock University “Scientifically Yours” Conference

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Warnock

“Scientifically Yours” is a two-day residential science experience to encourage young women in grade 11 to continue their studies in the sciences and to pursue careers in science-related fields. This year, the conference is on May 10-11. Students will perform hands-on science projects, make connections with upper year science students, and attend a plenary lecture by a distinguished female professor. Please visit www.brocku.ca/scientificallyyours for more information.

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Parent Workshop about Teenagers and Pre-Teens

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Warnock

HOPE Organization is offering the workshop “Adolescence: The Stormy Decade” on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9 am to 4 pm at Armour Heights Presbyterian Church, 105 Wilson Ave. Please call 1-866-492-1299 or visit http://www.helpingotherparentseverywhere.com/ for more information.

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Ryerson University School of Fashion – Fashion Show

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Warnock

The School of Fashion at Ryerson University invites students to Mass Exodus 2012: LUCID – This runway show features final collections of 4th year Fashion Design Students, and is a good look at the work done within this faculty. The shows are on April 11 and 12 – please visit www.ryerson.ca/fashion for more information.

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New Course Offering – Music Theatre!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Warnock

Music Theatre is offering a new course for senior students: Repertoire – Vocal Music Elective (AMR 3MV and AMR 4MV)

Students will focus on choral singing technique and explore repertoire from all genres of music, including Musical Theatre – small and large ensembles.

Speak to your guidance counsellor or Mr. Aikins for more information.

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New Course Offering: Acting For The Camera!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Drama

ADG 3M1, ADG 4M1: Learn the skills necessary to conduct a successful film audition. Demystify the film industry by learning about the various positions of responsibility in film making. Study the biographies of famous film actors and learn the skills that give them an edge. Gain practical experience in script analysis, rehearsal and acting. Create your own demo reel of scenes and projects in order to create a portfolio of your experiences. Find confidence in auditioning and acting for television and film. This exciting new elective is open to all current grade 10 and 11 students regardless of their major.

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Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted on February 14, 2012 by ESAoffice

http://www.esainfo.ca/about/parent-teacher-interviews

 

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Report Cards

Posted on February 14, 2012 by ESAoffice

Report Cards go home with Students Wednesday, February 15.

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Course Selection

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Warnock

Course Selection is online now! Please visit myblueprint.ca/tdsb to complete your selections for 2012-2013.

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West Side Story Start Time 7:00 PM

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

Please note the start time is 7:00PM.

Thank you.

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Upcoming Events

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ESAoffice

FIELD TRIPS/SPORTING EVENTS         

Feb 13             F.T. Gr. 9/12 Music @ Le Parc Conference Centre   9:30-1:30 (PER)

                        Swim Team-City Meet @ Etobicoke Olympiam All Day (BER)

                        Hockey Game @ Chris Tonks Dismissal 1:15

                        Hockey Practice @ Mimico Dismissal 3:00

                        Ski & Snowboard Team City Finals All Day @ Mount St. Louis          

Feb 14             F.T. Gr. 9/10 Music @ Le Parc Conference Centre 7:30-12:00 (PER)

Feb 16             Hockey Tournament @ Centennial All Day (HIL/JOH)

Feb 21             Hockey Practice @ Mimico Dismissal 3:00

                        F.T. AMH3/4M Next Generation Jazz Festival @ Humber College All Day (BEN)

Feb 24             F.T. Kiwanis @ Lawrence Park Collegiate 10:00-1:55 (BEN)

Feb 27             Hockey Semi-Finals @ Chris Tonks/Mimico Dismissal 1:15

Feb 28             Hockey Practice @ Mimico Dismissal 3:00

Mar 1               F.T. Gr. 9 Strings Rehearsal for Massey Hall 11:30-3:30 (BET)

Mar 4               F.T. JAMME @ Lula Lounge 5:00-9:00 Pm (BEN)

Mar 5               F.T. Ski Trip Mt. St. Louis Moonstone (HIL/HOG/JOH)

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Tokens 4 Change Awareness and Fundraiser Fri. Feb. 10th 2012

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Drama

All grade 10 Drama Majors took to the streets to raise awareness and funds for Youth Without Shelter, a North Etobicoke agency during Tokens 4 Change Day in Toronto on Fri. Feb. 10th, 2012. Click on videos for a peek!Tokens 4 Change Canvassing 1Tokens 4 Change Canvassing 2Tokens 4 Change Canvassing 3

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Dalhousie Entrance Scholarships

Posted on February 10, 2012 by StudentServices

Visit www.dal.ca/scholarshipsunderprospectivestudents for a host of scholarship and bursary opportunities for first year students. Alternatively, come to the Guidance office and speak to Mr. Hilborn. Deadline for applications is March 15/12.

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