Registration:

Registration Forms are distributed to students each January.  Students registered at Father Redmond will receive these forms in their homeroom classes.  Incoming students from grade 8 to grade 9 who have been accepted will receive a registration package at their home school. There is a grade 9 Registration Night scheduled each year in March.

Option Forms:

Option forms allow students to select their courses for the upcoming year.  Please review the Programs and Admissions section of this website for a full listing of courses by grade, offered at Father Redmond. Both a student signature and parent signature are required on these forms.  Option forms will be given to current students in February of each year and to incoming students with their Registration package.

Information details on how to complete the Option Forms by grade are as follows:

Grade 10 Instructions -     download pdf file

Grade 11 Instructions -     download pdf file

Grade 12 Instructions -     download pdf file

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Graduation:

The following is a chronological list of events, as well as information that would be helpful to have at this time:

 

Senior Prom

Date:       Thursday, May 30, 2013

Time:       Reception @6:00 pm - Midnight, dinner @7:00 pm

Location:  Atlantis Pavillion (Ontario Place)

 

The dress code for this event is formal and please be advised that there will be no “in and out” privileges for any students.

 

Commencement Rehearsal Day

Date:       Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Time:       10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location:  Father John Redmond C.S.S. & R.A.C

 

It is mandatory that all students attend this rehearsal if they plan to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.               

 

 

 

Commencement Ceremony (Graduation) Day

Date:       Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Time:       Ceremony @7:00 pm, doors will open @6:30 pm

Location:  Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Exhibition Place)

 

It is mandatory that all students who are attending the Commencement Ceremony participate fully on both June 25th and June 26th.

 

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Career Exploration 2013

April , 2013 - Skills Canada will speak to our grade 10 students

May, 2013 - FJR Arts Symposium - All RAP (Regional Arts Program) students will have an opportunity to listen to a panel of 7 representatives who will discuss the fine arts programs at their school.  The following schools will be participating:

  • George Brown College
  • Humber College
  • Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD)
  • Ryerson University
  • Sheridan College
  • University of Toronto
  • York University

 

May, 2013- A variety of guest speakers from various career paths will speak to classes with related curriculum. 

May, 2013 - Career Fair Day - during the lunch hours booths will be set up in the Atrium for students to speak to representatives from various organizations, such as:

  • Max the Mutt Animation School  
  • Liaison College (Culinary Arts School)
  • Job Start
  • Public Health Nurse
  • And more

Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com

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My Blueprint - www.myblueprint.com

  • Username:         fjredmond

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Scholarships and Bursaries

  • The Angel Foundation for Learning

    http://www.angelfoundationforlearning.org/bursaries.html

    The Angel Foundation for Learning’s mandate is to assist vulnerable students within the TCDSB school system. In the same way that guardian angels watch over and protect children, The Angel Foundation for Learning assists students’ body, mind and soul.  The Angel Foundation for Learning administers 18 Bursaries, Awards and Funds every year.  Check website for applications and deadlines.

    Barry Diemert Music Bursary

    Carmela Murdocca Literacy Bursary

    Frank Meagher Bursary

    Spirit of Inclusion Bursary

    Mario Gasparotto Visual Arts Bursary

    Mary Jane McKeen Skilled Trades Bursary

    Norm Forma Bursary

    Sandra Montgomery Student Bursary

    TCSB Employees' Credit Union Bursary

    Tom Leon Student Bursary

    Barbara and Marek Brodzki Literacy Award

    George Ermellini Literacy Award

    TCSB Employees Credit Union Limited School Community Award

  • THE ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO ARGONAUTS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP  

    http://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/PartnershipDevelopment/Pages/argonauts.aspx

    The Rotary Club of Toronto/Toronto Argonauts Community Scholarship recipient exemplifies the traits of perseverance and determination in their daily life; amongst their school and community.  The scholarship will recognize a student who shows a commitment to academics as well as improving their community through volunteering and dedication.

    The winning student of the Rotary Club of Toronto/Toronto Argonauts Community Scholarship will have his/her Canadian post-secondary institution tuition paid for through the Rotary Club of Toronto/Toronto Argonauts Community Scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

    Applications for The Rotary Club of Toronto/Toronto Argonauts Community Scholarship will be accepted at the beginning of January 2013, and the deadline for applications is April 22, 2013 . 

    Federation of Portuguese-Canadian Business & Professionals

    http://www.fpcbp.com/

    The Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals is once again recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of our Luso Canadian youth. Please read all of the guidelines and requirements set out in the application in order to be considered. Upon completion, please forward the application and all supporting documentation to the FPCBP office before 5:00 p.m. on January 11, 2013, which is the final deadline.

  • Royal Commonwealth Society Essay Competition

    http://www.thercs.org/youth/429

    The Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest and largest schools’ international writing competition, run by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) since 1883.

    The closing date is 1st May 2013 and results will be announced in the autumn of next year, when a Junior and Senior Prize Winner and Runner Up will be announced and our judges will make a number of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.

  • Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

    http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/youngvolunteers.shtml

    The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers acknowledges outstanding contributions made by youth volunteers across the province.

    Nominees for this medal must be between the ages of 15 and 24 and live in Ontario.

    These young people must have donated a large amount of time to a charity, a not-for-profit organization or a person and be a role model and inspire other young people to volunteer

  • Louise Russo Youth Awards

    www.louiserussowave.ca

    Students from the ages 9 to 19 who are registered in an educational program are invited to share their initiatives for an opportunity to be honored with a Youth Award of $1500

    Awards recognize students, schools or youth led community groups, who through concrete actions demonstrate Respect, Responsibility and Leadership in creating safer, healthier communities.

    Deadline is March 8, 2013

  • Girl Guides of Canada

    https://www.girlguides.ca/GGC/Programs/Scholarships/GGC/Programs/Opportunities/Scholarships.aspx?hkey=2006fffd-4b2e-46dc-ab71-8105a6d17cef

    Whether enrolling in college, university or a trades program for the first time or heading back to school part-time as a mature student, the Girl Guides of Canada national scholarship program supports girl and adult Members in their post-secondary education. With more than 25 awards ranging from $1,000 for our Scholarship for Part-time Studies to $2,000 for our other scholarships, this Membership benefit supports our Members as they take the next step in challenging themselves.

  • Alexander Lincoln Award
     
    If you are a student who has made an important contribution to eliminating racial discrimination in Ontario, the Alexander Lincoln award recognizes students who have worked towards fighting racism and building tolerance in their communities. See Guidance Bulletin Board and website for details.
     
     
    Brendon Ford Scholarship
    Do you have a social conscience and work hard for social justice in your community? Have you been a volunteer who has devoted many hours to helping others? For the past 5 years,  a Father Redmond Student has been  a recipient of the prestigious Brendan Ford Scholarship which recognizes students who have been active in their communities. See Guidance Bulletin Board and website for details.

  • LINKS TO SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES & APPLICATION DEADLINES

     

    Create a profile on the following websites and let the search engines find potential scholarships.

    www.scholarshipscanada.ca

    www.studentawards.com

     

    Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
    http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship
    The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program encourages and rewards graduating Canadian high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence.
    Applications must be received by February 15, 2013.

  • OHF Bursary Program

    http://www.ohf.on.ca/

    The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) is the largest Branch of Hockey Canada with over 250,000 registered participants participating under one of our seven Member Partners: Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (ALLIANCE), Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA), Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), and Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA). The OHF Bursary Program provides financial assistance to registered participants to help offset the cost of post-secondary education. The Program has awarded over $270,000 in 16 years.

    Submit all requirement documentation (all documents must be one-sided, unstapled, unbound and placed in order listed above) no later than 4:30pm on April 26th, 2013 .

  • Portuguese Association at York University

     

    Submit all requirement documentation (all documents must be one-sided, unstapled, unbound and placed in order listed above) no later than 4:30pm on April 26th, 2013.

    High school, college, and mature students (those out of school for 2 years or more) entering into their first year at York University are eligible if they are/have:

    1.  A Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Portuguese descent/descendent of a Lusophon nation and/or an international student of Lusophone origin

    3. Attending York University in fall 2013, provided they are accepted to the University

    4. A minimum average in their graduating year of 75%

    5. Participated in at least 3 extracurricular activities while in high school (each year counts as a separate volunteer example, list it accordingly).

     

    The MERIT AWARD BURSARY PROGRAM

    The MERIT AWARD BURSARY PROGRAM provides bursaries to high school students who demonstrate a high commitment to their studies and extracurricular. Each year Father Redmond has a t least two winners. Get your application in Guidance now. Deadline is March 29th.

     

    Are you a gr 12 student of Portuguese descent headed for York University in the Fall? See Guidance for details of scholarship opportunity.

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Post-Secondary Planning

During September/Early October, a member of the Guidance Team will visit grade 11 and 12 homerooms with information that will assist students with their post-secondary research and planning. 

 

Fall Information Fairs:

 

UNIVERSITY FAIR

www.ouf.ca

Metro Convention Centre

South Building

September 28-30, 2012

 

 

 

COLLEGE FAIR

www.collegefair.ca

Direct Energy Centre

Exhibition Place

October 23, 2012

 

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FAIR

www.studyandgoabroad.com

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

September 28-29, 2012

 

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE FAIR

http://fatherredmond.com/

Father John Redmond C.S.S. & R.A.C

November 15, 2012

6 pm - 9 pm

 

ONTARIO YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

 

www.oyaptcdsb.com

 

Father John Redmond C.S.S. & R.A.C

 

November 7, 2012

 Career Exploration

Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com

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  • Password:         43520

My Blueprint - www.myblueprint.com

  • Username:         fjredmond

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University and College Destinations:

SchoolFinder – Helping students find schools and schools find students

WHAT IS YOUR PLAN B?

If you're a high school student looking for information on college or university this is your section. You'll find comprehensive information on college and university tuition, facilities, programs, admission requirements and deadlines. You will also find information on scholarships and financial aid, events and careers.

http://www.schoolfinder.com

 

The following websites are helpful when researching post-secondary options as well as the websites required when submitting an on-line application to Ontario Colleges and Ontario Universities.

Students can apply for financial assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP) website.  Students can submit their application once they have applied to a post-secondary school and have been accepted.

 www.osap.on.ca (attachment)

 

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Apprenticeship and Work Place Destinations:

The following websites allow student/parents to research apprenticeship programs.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program -    www.oyaptcdsb.com

                                                                     http://skilledtrades.ca

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Out-of-Province and International Destinations: 

Students planning to attend school out-of-province or in the United States and/or abroad should attend the International University Fair in September.  As well, students should sign up to write the Practice SAT Test (PSAT) with the Gifted Program in October. (See Ms. Romano or Ms. Borsk for more information)

Ontario students can receive OSAP assistance if they attend a school out-of-province that qualifies.  In order to determine which school qualifies, go to the OSAP website.  Follow the instructions on the attachment above.

 

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Specialty Program - Fast Forward in Health and Wellness with the focus on Child Care

Student/Parent Information Letter (attached)

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