This is an important year for you! We are here to support you each step of the way and want to make this a great year. Please refer to this weekly email to make sure you don't miss important information and reach out to a member of our student services team if you have any questions along the way. Parents/guardians who would like to subscribe to this weekly update can subscribe here!
Update -Friday January 20th
Ontario College Application Deadline- FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Just a reminder that any students considering a degree, diploma or certificate at an Ontario College must submit their application for equal consideration by Wednesday, February 1. After this date, applications will only be accepted if space permits. The cost to apply to an Ontario college is $110 for up to five program choices (with no more than three at one college). To apply, students need to create an account at ontariocollege.on.ca. If you need any assistance (including financial assistance for your application fee), please reach out to the KSS Student Services team. We are here to help!
Semester Two Schedules
You can access your semester two schedule via your Aspen student portal. If you require a schedule change, please come to the student services office anytime during the exam period. We will see students on a drop in basis. No appointment is required!
Volunteer Hours
Just a reminder that students are required to complete 40 Community Volunteer Hours in order to graduate in June 2023. If you have days without exams during the exam break, you may want to consider volunteering in your community!
Soccer Club Volunteer Opportunity
Kingston United Soccer Club is launching a program for children in the Rideau Heights area. The program will run on Saturdays beginning January 24, 2023. For more information on how you can help out, please email Shawn Murphy at [email protected]
Metis Nation of Ontario Post-Secondary Support Programs
Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is hosting a series of Virtual Information Sessions to support students in their preparation for post-secondary school. Topics include: Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program, MNO Post-Secondary Education Program and Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) information. Register here by January 23, 2023. All registrants will be entered in a draw for amazing door prizes!
Upcoming Scholarships
University of New Brunswick Scholarships- March 1, 2023
Western U National Indigenous Scholarship- March 14, 2023
CIBC Future Heroes Bursary Program- May 12, 2023
School specific awards and bursaries can be found on individual University and College websites as well as at scholarshipscanada.com and yconic.com
Upcoming Post-Secondary Events & Deadlines
Thursday, January 26- OSAP and Financing your Education Webinar by Queens U
February 1, 2023- Deadline to apply to Ontario Colleges for equal consideration
February 1, 2023- Deadline to apply to McGill University for most undergraduate programs
February 1, 2023- Queen's U Promise Scholars Webinar
February 1, 2023- Queen's U Commitment Scholars Webinar
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Bonney Morris-Pocock (she/her)
Head of Student Services
Kingston Secondary School