The Schulich Leader Scholarships program asks every high school, secondary school and CEGEP (in Quebec) across Canada to select one student to represent their school as a Schulich Leader Nominee. From this pool of nominees, 20 pre-selected universities across Canada will each choose one outstanding student to be their Schulich Leader, each of whom will receive a four-year scholarship valued at $60,000 to support their studies at that university in a STEM faculty.

The granting of scholarships will start at the beginning of the 2012 academic year at which time each selected university will be entitled to grant one scholarship. The number of scholarships awarded by each university will increase to two in 2013, and three in 2014. In 2015 and onwards, participating universities will be able to select 3 Schulich Leaders for that year.

As the administrators of this exciting new program, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto invites your school to participate and play a role in the future development of our great nation. Your participation in this vital initiative will not only benefit the country and those participating students, it will set your school apart from the pack as an educational facility that has educated and nurtured a future leader.

Friday, January 13, 2012.

For more information please visit www.schulichleaders.com.

Through the Canadian Council for Geographic Education (CCGE), the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) is pleased to present you with this outline of the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge. This national bilingual challenge, developed as a result of a sponsorship from Shell Canada, will run from February 6 to March 30, 2012. The CCGE is the educational branch of the RCGS and comprised of volunteer teachers. It is committed to strengthening geographic education across Canada and increasing the presence of geography in classrooms. The Classroom Energy Diet Challenge has been developed by qualified CCGE teacher members and is comprised of two distinct elements; the Classroom Challenge and a Video Contest. Prizes will be awarded to the most successful classrooms at both elementary and secondary levels. The grand prize is a complete SMART Board 885ix interactive whiteboard system. Secondary prizes consist of money for school supplies and charitable donations. You will find a three-page guide outlining the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge in more detail and a poster to display in your school. Please find the complete rules and regulations at the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge website:

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ellen Curtis at curtis@rcgs.org.

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En collaboration avec le Conseil canadien de l’enseignement de la géographie (CCEG), la Société géographique royale du Canada (SGRC) vous présente avec plaisir son Défi scolaire Régime énergétique. Ce défi national bilingue, élaboré grâce à une commandite de Shell Canada, se déroulera du 6 février au 30 mars 2012. Le CCEG, division éducative de la SGRC, regroupe des enseignants qui se sont engagés bénévolement à étoffer l’enseignement de la géographie dans tout le pays et à renforcer la présence de la géographie en classe. Le Défi scolaire Régime énergétique a été élaboré par des enseignants qualifiés du CCEG; il comprend deux volets distincts : des Défis posés aux classes et un Concours vidéo. Des prix seront décernés aux classes du primaire et aux classes du secondaire qui auront le mieux réussi. Le premier prix est un systÃ̈me de tableau blanc interactif SMART 885ix; les autres prix comprennent de l’argent pour des fournitures scolaires et des dons à des organismes de charité. Vous trouverez un guide de trois pages décrivant les détails du Défi scolaire Régime énergétique et une affiche à exposer dans votre école. Vous trouverez tous les rÃ̈gelements à www.geographi.ca/dsre. Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec

Ellen Curtis à curtis@rcgs.org.

Part of serving in the military is the possibility of being away from home for long periods of time - and Christmas is no exception. Check out our ‘Christmas at the Front’ Web feature and learn more about the experiences of Canadians in uniform during the holidays over the years. www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/feature/christmas

Women have long played important roles in the Canadian military, from their early years helping the wounded as Nursing Sisters to serving in active combat in Afghanistan. They have also made great contributions on the home front. Explore our new ‘Women and War’ Web feature and find out more about the sacrifices and achievements of these brave women. www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/feature/women

We offer a broad array of learning materials and it is growing each year. We have four new historical sheets on the efforts of Canadian women on the home front and in the military, as well as the Canadian Forces in the Congo and in Afghanistan. Order your own copies today. https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/order.php?m=categories&lang=en

Why not help young people share their appreciation directly with those who have done so much in the cause of peace and freedom? Our 'Valentines for Vets' program offers the opportunity to send personalized valentines of thanks to Veterans living in long-term care facilities. Learn how to take part now. www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/feature/valentine

The personal information you have provided to Veterans Affairs Canada is protected from unauthorized disclosure by the Privacy Act. Veterans Affairs Canada will use this information solely for communicating news about learning resources. Your e-mail address may be shared under a contractual arrangement with a third party service provider for the sole purpose of communicating these updates on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada.

If you would like to be removed from our mailing list, please reply to this message and type ‘Unsubscribe’ in the subject heading.

Thank you and happy holidays!

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Un des aspects difficiles du service militaire est le fait d’être loin du foyer pour de longues périodes, et c’est particulièrement vrai à Noël. Visitez la section ‘Noël au front’ pour en apprendre plus sur les expériences des Canadiens et Canadiennes qui ont déjà servi

durant les Fêtes. www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/archives/noel-au-front Les femmes ont depuis longtemps joué un rôle important dans l’histoire militaire canadienne, que ce soit à titre

d’infirmières militaires ou dans un rôle de combat en Afghanistan. Les femmes ont grandement contribué sur le front intérieur. Visitez notre nouvelle section Web ‘Les femmes et la guerre’ pour en apprendre davantage sur les sacrifices et réalisations de ces braves femmes.

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/archives/femmes

Nous sommes fiers de vous offrir un large éventail de ressources d’apprentissage et nous ajoutons des nouvelles ressources à chaque année. Vous pouvez commander vos exemplaires gratuits des nouveaux feuillets historiques qui traitent des efforts des femmes canadiennes sur le front intérieur ou dans les forces armées, des Forces canadiennes au Congo et en Afghanistan.

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/order.php?m=categories&lang=fr

Vous voulez aider vos élèves à partager leur appréciation des efforts de ces hommes et de ces femmes en uniforme? Notre programme ‘Des Valentins pour les anciens combattants’ offre l’occasion d’envoyer des messages de St-Valentin personnalisés pour remercier les Vétérans qui habitent dans des centres de soins de longue durée. Voici comment vous pouvez participer à cette initiative :

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/archives/valentins

For information on the book go to:
http://findingbluebeachglass.wordpress.com/book-synopsis/

For information on how to purchase the book go to:
http://findingbluebeachglass.wordpress.com/buy-book/

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Living as an Ally: Intersectionality of the "isms"
•  An opportunity for teacher organizations to shape their role in improving the lives of women as they face
    their "isms."
•  The role of teacher organizations as advocates for Aboriginal women.
•  Creating an ethical space where cultures/worldviews/knowledge systems can engage in an ethical/moral
    manner.
http://www.ctf-fce.ca/Events/?id=625949

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Réservez ces dates
Symposium FCE-MTS-FES sur les questions féminines
Le jeudi 8 mars 2012 (en soirée)
Le vendredi 9 mars 2012
Le samedi 10 mars 2012 (jusqu’à 13 h)
Lieu : Winnipeg (Manitoba)

Deadline extended to December 11, 2011

The Canadian Teachers’ Federation in partnership with the Media Awareness Network is pleased to announce funding for projects to support a special initiative focusing on Digital Citizenship and Social Action.

Technology and social media:
How to use it to engage youth
How to use it to mobilize for a cause
Put your research into action at the community level

Applications for subsidies of $500 or $750 per project must be received by December 11, 2011. Projects must be completed by the end of the 2012 school year. Application is through www.imagine-action.ca. Once teachers have created a profile, they will be able to apply for funding. All projects registered with Imagineaction will receive recognition and access to material, human and cash resources. Thousands of students and their teachers are already making a difference through Imagineaction-supported projects that provide curriculum-based, student-centered, authentic learning in real life situations. Imagine the possibilities – join the movement now! www.imagine-action.ca

For additional information, please contact info@imagine-action.ca

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Date limite reportée au 11 décembre 2011

Des subventions de 500 $ et de 750 $ sont offertes pour des projets d’action sociale école-communauté!

La Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants, de concert avec le Réseau Éducation-Médias, est heureuse d’annoncer qu’elle financera des projets liés à l’initiative Citoyenneté numérique et action sociale.

Technologies et médias sociaux :

Comment s’en servir pour faire participer les jeunes
Comment s’en servir pour susciter une mobilisation
Transformez la recherche en action à l’échelle de la communauté
Les demandes de subventions à hauteur de 500 $ ou de 750 $ par projet devront nous parvenir d’ici le 11 décembre 2011, et les projets devront être terminés avant la fin de l’année scolaire 2012. Toute demande devra être soumise au www.imagine-action.ca.

Après avoir créé un profil, les enseignantes et enseignants pourront demander une subvention. Tous les projets inscrits auprès du programme Imagineaction obtiendront une reconnaissance et profiteront de ressources matérielles, humaines et financières.

Des milliers d’élèves et de membres du personnel enseignant exercent déjà une influence positive grâce à leurs projets Imagineaction qui favorisent un apprentissage authentique, fondé sur le curriculum et centré sur l’élève dans des situations de la vraie vie. Imaginez les possibilités — joignez-vous au mouvement maintenant!

www.imagine-action.ca

Pour plus de renseignements :

http://www.democracy-democratie.ca/content.asp?section=get&dir=chlg&document=index&lang=e

Dans le cadre du défi national jeunesse « L'art de la démocratie », les jeunes Canadiens âgés de 14 à 30 ans sont invités à répondre à la question « Qu'est-ce que la démocratie signifie pour toi? » Le défi est administré par Élections Canada, en collaboration avec L'apathie c'est plate. Il s'inscrit dans la Semaine canadienne de la démocratie, et encourage les jeunes à célébrer la démocratie canadienne et à en apprendre davantage à ce sujet grâce à l'art et aux médias sociaux. Pour en connaître davantage :

http://www.democracy-democratie.ca/content.asp?section=get&dir=chlg&document=index&lang=f

Another school year has begun and Veterans Affairs Canada is back with new learning tools. Veterans’ Week is observed each year from November 5-11. We are again offering our free educational newspapers Tales of Animals in War (ages 5-11) and the Canada Remembers Times (ages 12-18) to help engage young people in Remembrance. But that’s not all... Postcards for Peace, colourful bookmarks and eye-catching posters are also available. And to help you turn these resources in teaching tools, we have created an on-line teacher’s guide. Order your hard copies of our resources or consult our electronic versions at:

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/sub.cfm?source=remembrance/veterans-week/educational-resources

Exploring our Veterans’ Week resources is just one way to remember. Check out our Veterans' Week Web feature for lots more information like details about commemorative events being held across the country. We even offer social media tools to allow young people to share their thoughts and reflections about those who have given so much in the cause of peace and freedom. Check it out today at:

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/sub.cfm?source=remembrance/veterans-week

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Pour bien amorcer cette nouvelle année scolaire, Anciens Combattants

Canada vous propose de nouveaux outils d’apprentissage!

La Semaine des anciens combattants se déroule chaque année du 5 au 11 novembre. Cette année encore, nous vous offrons nos journaux éducatifs gratuits Histoires d’animaux à la guerre (pour les élèves de 5 à 11 ans) et Le Canada se souvient (pour les élèves de 12 à 18 ans). Mais ce n'est pas tout! Les Cartes postales de la paix, les affiches et les signets vous sont également offerts. Pour vous aider à faire de ces ressources des outils d'enseignement, nous avons créé pour vous un guide de l’enseignant en ligne. Vous pouvez commander nos ressources format papier ou consulter les versions électroniques à :

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/sub.cfm?source=remembrance/veterans-week/educational-resources

Il est possible de se souvenir de différentes façons. La section Web spéciale sur la Semaine des anciens combattants 2011 vous propose entre autres une liste d'événements commémoratifs qui se tiennent partout au pays. Nous vous offrons même un accès aux médias sociaux pour vous permettre de partager pensées et réflexions à propos de ceux et celles qui ont servi le Canada. Faites-en l'essai aujourd'hui en visitant:

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/sub.cfm?source=remembrance/veterans-week

DE-ESCALATING POTENTIALLY VIOLENT SITUATIONS

Charlottetown: November 16 (early rate deadline October 26)

Trainer: Randy Grieser, MSW, RSW

For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations: This workshop is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication. The training will explore how anger and violence interplay, including opportunities for self-assessment of personal styles. Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies designed to defuse potentially violent situations. Some of the topics covered: High Risk Factors for Violence:

• Anger Escalation and its Relationship to Violence

• Different Styles of Anger '

• The Aggression Defusing Process

• When and How to Disengage

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS

Charlottetown: November 17 (early rate deadline October 27)

Trainer: Randy Grieser, MSW, RSW

This workshop is designed for managers, human resource professionals, social service providers and anyone seeking a better understanding of the complexities that surround mental illness. While it is not your responsibility to diagnose mental illness, it can be both important and helpful for you to be aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate someone is experiencing a mental illness. This workshop will give participants a general overview of common adult mental illnesses and their symptoms, causes and treatment. The final portion of the workshop explores ways of accessing professional help for people struggling with mental illness. Some of the topics covered:

• Schizophrenia and Psychosis

• Mood Disorders - Depression, Bi-polar

• Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders

• Related Concerns: Suicide, Substance Use

• Accessing Support and Professional Help

For more information please go to http://www.ctrinstitute.com/fall11pei.html

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University offers online programs designed to help your students succeed while advancing your career.

Many countries have their own accrediting bodies, and degree recognition differs from country to country. Prospective students who reside outside of the United States are advised to review accreditation requirements for their own country to confirm recognition of their Walden program of choice. Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition. As a member of a Walden education partner school, you may be eligible for a 20% tuition reduction. Enroll in one of our doctoral programs in 2011 and you can receive a 25% tuition savings. For more information go to: http://global.waldenu.edu/

Do you know an outstanding educator? Nominate them today for the Prime Minister’s Awards! Guidelines and nomination forms for the 2011-2012 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education are now available, with nominations accepted until November 30th. Awards are worth up to $5000 and national winners participate in an all expenses paid trip to Ottawa.

New for 2011-2012

- One certificate will be awarded to a full-time Early Childhood Education Director.
- Special recognition for a space educator offered by the Canadian Space Agency

Please spread the word, and help ensure that more outstanding Canadian educators receive the recognition they deserve! Visit www.pma.gc.ca to download the nomination package today!

Need inspiration? Check out our 2010-2011 recipients whose names were also announced in honour of World Teacher’s Day! Information and photos from the national awards ceremony available on our website. Did you know? – You can sign up for email updates on our website to be the first to receive important news about the Prime Minister’s Awards.

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Préparez-vous pour les Prix du Premier ministre 2011-2012

– Appel de mise en candidature

Connaissez-vous un enseignant exceptionnel?

Présentez sa candidature dès aujourd’hui pour les Prix du Premier ministre!

Les lignes directrices et les formulaires de mise en candidature pour les Prix du Premier ministre 2011-2012 pour l’excellence dans l’enseignement et l’excellence en éducation de la petite enfance sont maintenant disponibles. Les mises en candidature sont acceptées jusqu’au 30 novembre. Des prix pouvant atteindre jusqu’à 5 000 $ sont décernés et les lauréats nationaux sont invités à Ottawa, toutes dépenses payées.

Nouveauté pour 2011-2012

- Un certificat sera remis à un directeur en éducation de la petite enfance à plein temps. - Un hommage spécial sera présenté à un enseignant du domaine des sciences spatiales par l’Agence spatiale canadienne. N’hésitez pas à passer le mot afin que des enseignants canadiens exceptionnels puissent être reconnus à leur juste valeur! Visitez le site www.ppm.gc.ca pour télécharger la trousse de mise en candidature dès aujourd’hui! Vous avez besoin d’inspiration? Jetez un coup d’œil sur nos lauréats de 2010-2011 dont les noms ont également été divulgués dans le cadre de la Journée mondiale des enseignants! Des renseignements et des photos de la cérémonie nationale des prix sont présentés sur notre site Web. Le saviez-vous? – Vous pouvez vous inscrire sur notre site d’être parmi les premiers à recevoir d’importantes nouvelles par courriel au sujet des Prix du Premier ministre.

Want to play an online game and help donate free rice for the world’s hungry at the same time? The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is challenging all Canadian students to get involved with the Canadian Freerice School Challenge to see which school can raise the most rice while learning vocabulary, language, math, geography or science skills. http://www.freerice.com/canadian_school_challenge?utm_source=freerice.com&utm_medium=press_
release&utm_campaign=fr_canadian_challenge

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Cela vous dit de jouer en ligne tout faisant don de grains de riz aux victimes de la faim dans le monde? Le Programme alimentaire mondial des Nations Unies (PAM) invite l’ensemble des écoles canadiennes à participer au Grand Défi Canadien de Freerice. Objectif de ce défi: désigner l’école qui récoltera le plus de riz, tout en permettant aux élèves d’améliorer leur vocabulaire, leurs compétences linguistiques et leurs connaissances en mathématiques, géographie et sciences.

http://fr.freerice.com/#/vocabulaire-fran%C3%A7ais/913396

This year’s theme will be: 1812: The Fight for Canada. Encourage your students to express their ideas about the places, the events, the people and their lifestyles in this period in history. For more information,visit

http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/special/canada/affiche-poster/index_e.cfm

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Le thème de cette année sera: 1812: La lutte pour le Canada. Encouragez vos élèves à exprimer leurs idées sur les lieux, les événements, les gens et leurs habitudes de vie à cette époque historique. pour de plus amples renseignements, visitz http://www.pch.gc.ca/fra/1292268977681/1292268977684

The detailed Annual Convention 2011 brochure is now available on-line in English and French on the PEITF website at www.peitf.com

Go to - English: http://www.peitf.com/English_brochure.pdf
French: http://www.peitf.com/English_brochure.pdf

Nomination deadline is October 28^th, 2011.

Every year, dozens of nominations are received and reviewed by a jury of teachers and museum professionals, who evaluate the projects based on their degree of collaboration, relevance, synergy, vision, partnership and contribution to Canadian heritage. For information, contact CTF (613) 232-1505, toll free: 1-866-283-1505.

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L’Association des musées canadiens (AMC), en collaboration avec la Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants, décerne annuellement le Prix du partenariat musées-écoles qui récompense et encourage les projets ou les initiatives de collaboration entre des musées canadiens et des écoles ou des commissions scolaires. En s’associant pour développer des programmes éducatifs, les musées et les écoles visent à enrichir l’expérience des étudiants et à amener ces derniers à mieux comprendre et à mieux apprécier le patrimoine culturel et naturel du Canada.

Chaque année, l’AMC reçoit des douzaines de candidatures qui sont examinées par un jury d’enseignants et de professionnels muséaux chargé d’évaluer les projets selon des critères de collaboration, de pertinence, de synergie, de vision, de partenariat et de contribution au patrimoine canadien. contactez le FCE (613)232-1505, sans frais 1-866-283-1505.

NB, NS 7 PE
Fall 2011 Public Workshops

Halifax, NS; October 18; Fredericton, NB: October 21

Halifax, NS: October 19-20

Halifax, NS: November 15 Charlottetown, PE: November 16

Working with Co-occurring Disorders

Halifax, NS: December 12; Fredericton, NB: December 14

Creating Opportunities for Change

Halifax, NS: December 13; Fredericton NB: December 15

For details, please visit www.ctrinstitute.com

In partnership with the SEEDS Foundation, ECO Canada has launched a new GREEN High Schools program--a national initiative that encourages secondary students to create environmental projects while exploring the wealth of environmental career opportunities available.

According to ECO Canada, a skilled labour shortage in the environmental sector coupled with a growing demand for environmental employees provides a vast array of career opportunities for the next generation of graduates. A recent study produced by Harris/Decima, on behalf of Canon Canada, also reports a growing 56% of secondary students are more than ready to join the ranks of Canada’s environmental professionals. However, 51% of those surveyed are unsure of the types of environmental careers available. The GREEN High Schools program attempts to fill this gap by connecting environmental education with career exploration.

Students will be expected to research post-secondary programs and related career opportunities as they engage in activities that:

• Enhance the environment,

• Communicate about the environment, and/or

• Demonstrate the sustainable use of resources.

This year’s pilot program is limited to 50 schools. Participating students, educators, and schools will receive national recognition for their efforts, including a chance to receive a school profile on the ECO Canada website, be featured in national and local media press releases, and receive student certificates of recognition. Interested teachers are encouraged to register early by sending an email to Rebecca Dickson at career.awareness@eco.ca.

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Le Programme des écoles secondaires écologiques Lancement à travers le Canada

En partenariat avec la SEEDS Foundation, ECO Canada a lancé un nouveau Programme des écoles secondaires écologiques--une initiative nationale qui encourage les étudiants du secondaire à créer des projets environnementaux tout en explorant la richesse des possibilités de carrières en environnement.

Selon ECO Canada, un manque de main-d’oeuvre qualifiée dans le secteur de l’environnement couplé avec une demande croissante d’employés en environnement fournit une large gamme de possibilités de carrières pour la prochaine génération de diplômés. Une étude récente produite par Harris/Decima, pour Canon Canada, rapporte aussi que 56 % des étudiants du secondaire sont plus que prêts à joindre les rangs des spécialistes en environnement du Canada. Cependant, 51 % des personnes sondées sont incertaines du genre de carrières environnementales qui existent.Le Programme des écoles secondaires écologiques essaie de remplir cet écart en combinant la formation en environnement avecl’exploration de carrières.

Les étudiants devrontfaire des recherches sur les programmes postsecondaires et les possibilités de carrières alors qu’ils s’engagent dans des activités qui :

Cette année, le programme pilote est limité à 50 écoles. Les étudiants participants, les éducateurs, et les écoles recevront une reconnaissance nationale pour leurs efforts, y compris la chance d’avoir un profil d’école sur le site Internet d’ECO Canada, d’être présentés dans les communiqués de presse des médias locaux et nationaux, et de recevoir des certificats de reconnaissance étudiante. Les professeurs intéressés sont encouragés à s’inscrire tôt en envoyant un courriel à Rebecca Dickson à career.awareness@eco.ca.

Meet CUSO-VSO and learn about teaching opportunities overseas

• Tuesday, October 25th, 7:30 p.m.

• Room 105 Murphy Community Centre, 200 Richmond Street, Charlottetown

• With Mary Hickey & Kate Martin former teacher volunteers in Africa
• Contracts range from 6 months to 1 year or 2 years.
• Costs covered and living wage provided.
• Apply at www.cuso-vso.org or inquire at 1 800 676-8411

• The National Parks Project is a hit!

• Check it out on Facebook and Itunes http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/nationalparksproject
   
• Watch for details on Parks Canada’s War of 1812 Bicentennial

• Teacher Resource Centre www.pc.gc.ca/education

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• Centre de Ressources Éducatives www.pc.gc.ca/education Vous trouverez cet endroit des ressources éducatives pr tes tre utilisées en classe. Elles rehausseront les expériences d’apprentissage de vos él ves en les renseignant sur les lieux historiques, parcs nationaux et aires marines de conservations du Canada.
• Parcs Canada a une nouvelle mascotte : Parka! Visitez sa page Web : http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/celebrations/parka.aspx
   
• Visitez le site Web pour lire les derni res mises jour et des histoires amusantes propos de Parcs Canada!

www.pc.gc.ca

Teachers should be aware that the first pay cheque for the 2011-2012 school year will not be deposited in their account until September 15, 2011.

Teachers like to think that they get paid bi-weekly. However, the reality is that teachers receive a yearly salary. Section 10:01 (a) of the Memorandum of Agreement states, "each teacher shall receive an annual salary in 26 payments; each of which shall be 1/26 of his/her annual salary." Section 10:01 (b) further states, "notwithstanding 10:01 (a), a teacher shall receive his/her deferred salary payments for the months of July and August on the last school day of the school year. Such deferred salary payments shall be deposited no later than June 30." Section 10:03 states "Each teacher employed on or before September 1 shall receive his/her initial payment prior to September 16 in any school year."

You might ask the question, "what is the difference between getting paid bi-weekly and receiving an annual salary in 26 payments, each of which shall be 1/26 of his/her annual salary?" The answer to that question is that most years, there is no difference. However, once every 11 years or so, if you get paid bi-weekly, there would be 27 pay periods in the year which means that you would get an extra pay cheque.

The year 2011-2012 is one of those years. If teachers were paid bi-weekly and the first cheque was received September 1, 2011, there would be 27 pay periods during the year which would result in an over payment.

You must keep in mind that there is no loss of income for anyone. On June 30, 2011 every teacher will receive all the money due to them from the 2010-2011 school year. In the school year 2011-2012, teachers will receive their yearly salary in 26 payments, the same as any other year, however, the first payment will not be received until September 15.

You must also remember that the payroll system for teachers in PEI is unique. Teachers are the only employees where a deferred salary method of payment is used. It means that some years, teachers get a full pay after having worked only a few days; other years more days are worked before being paid. In all cases all money earned during any particular year is paid in full by June 30.

The course will cover:
- Linear Functions - Power Functions
- Quadratic Functions
- Exponential Functions
- Logarithmic and Inverse Functions
- Laws of Logarithms
- Periodic and Sinusoidal Behaviour
- Special Angles, Identities, and Trigonometric Equations
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Identities
- Polynomial Functions
- Rational Functions
- Limits

St. Francis Xavier University will recognize this course as satisfying the prerequisite of a pre-calculus course if a minimum of 70% is achieved on the final exam.

Tuition: $373.75 (includes HST)
Registration deadline: July 22, 2011 (Registration is limited)
Instructor: A. Grover

For more information on this excellent opportunity contact:(902)867-2372 or Toll Free: 877-867-3906
www.stfx.ca/academic/continuinged

• What are the appropriate roles of a school board versus the role of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development?

• How can the current legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks under which the Boards operate be improved from an accountability perspective?

• How can the role of key stakeholders be enhanced, such as home and school associations, parents, educators, and others in the governance of our education system and keep them engaged?

"The last several years have seen a great deal of change in the education system," Mr. Currie said. "For example, the inclusion of kindergarten as a full-day program in the public system has been both challenging and rewarding. The governance review will help the system to better adapt to positive change."

BACKGROUNDER Commission Biographies:

Dr. Bill Whelan, Commission Co-Chair

Dr. Bill Whelan is a Professor of Physics and Canada Research Chair at the University of Prince Edward Island. He is currently Past-President of the PEI Home and School Federation, President of the Charlottetown Rural Home and School Association and Chair of the PEI Science Fair.

Carrie St. Jean, Commission Co-Chair

Carrie St. Jean is completing a two-year term as President of the PEI Teachers' Federation on June 30 of this year. Prior to assuming her position with the PEI Teachers' Federation, she most recently served as a teacher-librarian at Glen Stewart School. Ms. St. Jean holds a Master of Education from Saint Mary's University.

Carolyn Francis, Commission Member

Carolyn Francis currently serves as Practicum Coordinator with the UPEI Faculty of Education. Prior to that, her most recent position was as Principal of Kensington Intermediate High. She has also served as volunteer with Canadian Teacher's Federation in Uganda developing education system, promoting education of girls, and in Kenya for Farmers Helping Farmers. Ms, Francis holds a Master of Education from L'Universite de Moncton.

Antoinette Perry, Commission Member

Antoinette Perry taught at Tignish Elementary for thirty-two years before retiring in September of 2009. While at Tignish Elementary, Ms Perry taught french immersion, core french, special education and music. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from L'Universite de Moncton.

Lynn Ellsworth, Commission Member

Lynn Ellsworth currently works on a part-time basis as a project assistant with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Prior to that, Ms. Ellsworth had a thirty-four year career with the Government of Prince Edward Island. Her most recent positions with the Province included Clerk of Executive Council and Assistant Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services.

This article prepared by the National Capital Commission might interest teachers who are thinking about organizing a school trip to Ottawa.

Ask your students what comes to mind when they think of Canada’s Capital, and they will probably mention Parliament, government and politics. If you were to ask them how Canada’s Capital represents the country and Canadians, students might be challenged to consider their own connection to the Capital. The Capital is the political centre of our country — and it is much more. Canada’s Capital tells our nation’s story. It showcases our country’s past and present, and invites Canadians and the world to learn about the people, places and events that continue to shape this country. It is where our history is remembered, our national achievements honoured and our symbolic artifacts treasured. Parliament Hill is not just a meeting place for our elected representatives. It is also a place where Canadians gather to celebrate and to make their voices heard. The stories that these voices tell are shared and commemorated at national museums and cultural institutions which highlight our collective symbols, values and achievements. Today, in the Capital, students will find the collective wealth of their country’s story. Challenge them to find an example of an important Canadian person, event or object, and let them discover where and how Canada’s Capital reflects the country.

Witness history in the making, during an appeal hearing at our country’s highest court, the Supreme Court of Canada. See Lester B. Pearson’s Nobel Peace Prize, on display at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada headquarters. Marvel at a full-size replica of the Canadarm, on display at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Discover common and rare breeds of animals found on farms across Canada. All are housed at the Canada Agriculture Museum and Central Experimental Farm. Walk down the blast tunnel, and stand in the War Cabinet Room at the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum and national historic site. Listen to creation recordings narrated by Elders in the First Peoples Hall at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. On a field trip or in the classroom, your students will be motivated to find their story and gain a better sense of the dynamic character of Canada through the Capital’s national attractions, collections and sites. For more information about unique Capital opportunities that feature Canadian governance (justice, democracy and security); Canada’s heritage (museums in the Capital); and the outdoor classroom (history, nature and physical activity), visit www.canadascapital.gc.ca/education/ .

Cet article rédigé par la Commission de la capitale nationale saurait peut-être intéresser les enseignantes et les enseignants qui envisage une excursion scolaire à Ottawa.

Demandez à vos élèves ce qui leur vient à l’esprit lorsqu’ils pensent à la capitale du Canada et vous obtiendrez des réponses comme le Parlement, le gouvernement et la politique. Toutefois, si vous leur demandiez comment la capitale du Canada représente le pays et les Canadiens, ils auraient probablement de la difficulté à voir leur sentiment d’appartenance à la capitale. La capitale n’est pas que le centre politique de notre pays. Elle raconte l’histoire du Canada. En effet, elle met en valeur le passé et le présent et elle invite les Canadiens et le monde àdécouvrir les personnages, les lieux et les événements qui continuent de façonner ce pays. La capitale, c’est là où l’on se commémore l’histoire du Canada, souligne nos réalisations nationales et préserve nos artéfacts symboliques. La colline du Parlement n’est pas que l’endroit où se rencontrent les représentants élus. C’est également un lieu de rassemblement lors de célébrations et un endroit où les Canadiens peuvent se faire entendre. Les histoires que racontent ces personnes sont écoutées et commémorées dans les musées nationaux et les institutions culturelles qui mettent en valeur nos symboles collectifs, nos valeurs et nos réalisations. Aujourd’hui, dans la capitale, les élèves découvriront la richesse collective de l’histoire de leur pays. Demandez à vos élèves de nommer un Canadien ou une Canadienne, un évènement ou un objet importants et laissez-les découvrir où et comment la capitale du Canada est le reflet au pays.

À la Cour suprême du Canada, le plus haut tribunal du pays, les élèves seront témoins de l’histoire en assistant à l’audition d’un appel. Le prix Nobel de la paix de Lester B. Pearson est exposé à l’administration centrale d’Affaires étrangères et Commerce international Canada. Une réplique grandeur nature du bras spatial Canadarm est exposée au Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada. Le Musée de l’agriculture du Canada et la Ferme expérimentale centrale abritent des animaux courants et des races patrimoniales provenant de fermes canadiennes. Au Diefenbunker, Musée canadien de la Guerre froide et site national historique, les élèves peuvent marcher dans le tunnel anti-souffle et dans la salle de conférence du Cabinet du ministre. Au Musée canadien des civilisations, les élèves peuvent écouter, dans la salle des Premiers Peuples, des enregistrements d’aînés racontant les origines anciennes du Canada autochtone. En salle de classe ou en visite dans la capitale, c’est avec enthousiasme que vos élèves découvriront leur histoire et acquerront une meilleure connaissance du caractère dynamique du Canada en visitant les attractions, les collections et les sites. Veuillez visiter le www.capitaleducanada.gc.ca/education/ pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur des expériences uniques dans la capitale portant sur la gouvernance au Canada (la justice, la démocratie et la sécurité); le patrimoine canadien (les musées de la capitale); ou qui ont lieu en plein air (histoire, nature et activité physique).