Secondary schools in Bluewater District School Board are kicking off 2018 by extending an early invitation to students who will soon be entering Grade 9 for the first time. Information nights are being held for current Grade 7 and 8 students and their parents to learn about the wide variety of available programs and career pathway options, course selection, graduation requirements, extracurricular activities, and other important resources to ensure a successful transition from elementary to secondary school. School staff will be available to welcome and guide families through the registration process, and to offer tours that showcase the broad spectrum of learning facilities and vibrant culture that are unique to Bluewater District School Board secondary schools. The schedule of upcoming secondary information nights is as follows:
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. - Saugeen District Secondary School (Port Elgin)
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Peninsula Shores District School (Wiarton)
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Georgian Bay Community School (Meaford)
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
*Young Women Try the Trades: 3:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (register by Jan. 10 at [email protected]) - Grey Highlands Secondary School (Flesherton)
Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
*Young Women Try the Trades: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (register ahead at [email protected])- Owen Sound District Secondary School
Monday, January 22, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. - Kincardine District Secondary School
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. - Walkerton District Community School
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - Bruce Peninsula District School (Lion's Head)
*This event was held in December. Contact the school for details - John Diefenbaker Senior School (Hanover)
Information nights are one of many outreach activities offered by secondary schools during the school year to assist incoming Grade 9 students. Further details are available by contacting schools directly.
source: media release, BWDSB
