AYJ Newsletter

AYJ Newsletter
Posted on 04/04/2023
HAL News

AY's Orienteering Egg Hunt takes place Tuesday, April 4 at lunchtime! Students and Staff are welcome to join in the fun. Please meet behind the back portables right at 12pm, receive a map, and get hunting for chocolate eggs (peanut-free) throughout the back fields, paths and parks!!! Over 500 chocolate eggs will be hidden!!!! P.S. Thursday is our rain date.

AY's Sports Day will be happening on the afternoon of May 11 (12:10-3:20pm)!!! Students can make a team or join as an individual! Choose between traditional sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer and floor hockey OR choose non-traditional sports like Kinball, Pickleball, Nukemball and Kids' Games. Only $10 to join! The focus is on FUN, being active, trying some new activities, and socializing with peers. No skills or previous experience necessary! The funds raised are in support of healthy active living & mental health at AY. Information on when and how to register to come!


Guidance Message

Summer School 2023 -

Registration opens Monday April 3rd. A message was sent to all AYJ students yesterday via email. Note that there are several different programs and delivery models available. Information is available HERE.

Please open this link to request summer school: Summer School 2023 Expression of Interest

Schulich Builders Scholarships Schulich Builders will combat the shortage of skilled trades in Ontario and amplify their importance and value to our community by awarding 100 annual scholarships to the most promising candidates. Schulich Builders are scholarships for students enrolling in an eligible, full-time skilled trades program at a participating college in Ontario. Ten colleges award a total of 100 scholarships annually. Each college will award ten scholarships.

- 5 students enrolled in an eligible one year program will receive the Schulich Builders Scholarship valued at $20,000.00

- 5 students enrolled in an eligible two year program will receive the Schulich Builders Scholarship valued at $40,000.00

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 11:59pm. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 11:59pm.


Interested in Skilled Trades?
AYJ students are invited to attend a Career Fair being held Wednesday, May 31st at Bell High School from 9:00am-3:00pm in the main gymnasium. The purpose is to explore and begin thinking about potential career fields, education and job opportunities that may be of interest to you. The Cooperative Education Program at Bell HS and its students will be hosting the event featuring invited guests from various college and university departments, as well as other guests from trade associations and employers. There will be a number of interactive activities for the students to try. Some of the guests include Ottawa Police, Ottawa Fire, Ottawa Masonry, Algonquin College, Le Cordon Bleu and La Cite. Transportation will be provided.

Please contact Mrs. Collins in guidance if you are interested: [email protected]

O.C. Transpo Root Change

A.Y. Jackson Secondary School - Route 161

One of the morning school trips and one of the afternoon school trips will be adjusted to travel on Stonehaven and Grassy Plains, reducing walking distance for students in the Stonehaven / Old Richmond Road area. Additionally, the time of the morning trip will be shifted 3 minutes earlier, to start at 08:30, given the longer running time. The headsign for the trip in the morning will be “AY Jackson via Stonehaven” and in the afternoon, “Bridlewood via Stonehaven.” 


Pop up Pop Up Prom Shop - Fairy Godmother of
Ottawa.  April 17 2pm - 8pm and April 18 2pm -
7pm.  Confederation Education Centre, 1645
Woodroffe Avenue
If the dress fits, wear it!  Free gently used prom
dresses available.  First come first served.  By
appointment.  Book online
http://fairygodmotherottawa.com/



EducationUSA College Fair ---
Explore the possibilities! Meet 50+ admissions officers from 27 U.S. states and an NCAA representative. Learn about the diverse education offerings in the United States, such as community colleges, research universities, liberal arts colleges, technical institutions, performing and fine arts institutes, summer programs, culinary programs, and more! Free and open to the public.

OTTAWA: May 11, 5-8 pm ET
TORONTO: May 13, 10 am - 1 pm ET

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