2007/2008 Tech Timeline
Calendar By Event Name
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TECH TUESDAYS SKILLS TRAINING SESSIONS
DSBN TECH TUESDAYS have officially started!
DSBN Tech Tuesdays provide students with opportunities to participate in after-school enhanced skills training sessions in the various Technology sectors. Sessions will provide students with opportunities for hands-on experiential learning and mentorship from people working in related industry careers.
Students will also benefit from extra training to develop and hone their skills in anticipation for this year's Skills Challenges.
To Register for a Tech Tuesday session, please see your Technology Teacher!
TV & Video Production
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
3:30pm
Host: Jill Russell
Electrical Wiring
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
E.L. Crossley Secondary School
3:30pm
Host: Marc Demers
Culinary Arts
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Eastdale Secondary School
3:30pm
Host: Roland Pouliot
Construction and Home Building
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Niagara College, Welland
3:30pm
Host: Luke Collison and Joe Caruso
Hairstyling
*Monday, February 4, 2008
Valvano Salon Spa
3:30pm
Contact: Carrie Thwaites
Job Skill Demonstration and Job Interview
January 15, 2008
Don Reilly Resource Centre (DRRC)
3:30pm
Host: Ann Gilmore, DSBN English Consultant
Electrical Wiring
December 11, 2007
E.L. Crossley Secondary
3:30pm
Host Teacher: Marc Demers
*Space is Limited!
Welding - CNC Plasma Cutting
December 11, 2007
Thorold Secondary
4:00pm
Host Teacher: Mike LaChance
*Space is Limited!
Photography:
December 4, 2007
Stamford Collegiate, James Cameron Theatre
3:30pm sharp
Host Teacher: Greg McInerney
Welding - Vertical Welding using S.M.A.W. and G.M.A.W. Processes:
November 27, 2007
Port Colborne High School
4:30pm
Host Teacher: Vic Barker
*Space is Limited!
Welding - Testing in the Flat Position:
October 30, 2007
Beamsville District Secondary School
3:00pm
Host Teacher: Dave Franklin
*Space is Limited!
3D Studio Max:
October 2, 2007
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary
3:00 - 4:30pm
Hosted By: Torcomp Systems Ltd.
Host Teacher: Jill Russell
MasterCAM:
October 2, 2007
Eden High School
3:30 - 5:00pm
Host Teacher: Dave Hunter
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SKILLS CANADA-ONTARIO PIN AND MEDAL DESIGN CONTESTS
Submissions are Due: November 23, 2007
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SKILLED TRADES DAY IN CANADA
November 5, 2007
Elementary Resources: CLICK HERE
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2007/2008 CARDBOARD BOAT RACES
(Secondary Level)
October 29: Toronto
October 30: Espanola, London, York, Nepean
February 26: Provincial Championship, Waterloo
More Information: CLICK HERE
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SKILLS WORK! FOR WOMEN NETWORKING DINNER
November 29, 2007
Quality Hotel/ Parkway Convention Centre
St. Catherines
5:30pm - 9:00pm
More Information: CLICK HERE
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DSBN TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS CHALLENGES
Registration closes January 31, 2008
Challenges run throughout February 2008
More Information: CLICK HERE
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PROVINCIAL QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS
Saturday April 12, 2008
Niagara College
More Information: CLICK HERE
ONTARIO TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS COMPETITION
May 5-7, 2008
Waterloo, Ontario
www.skillsontario.com
CANADIAN SKILLS COMPETITION
May 25-28, 2008
Calgary, Alberta
www.skillscanada.com
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Calendar By Month
OCTOBER 2007
October 2
- MasterCAM Tech Tuesday:
Eden High School
3:30 - 5:00pm
- 3D Studio Max Tech Tuesday:
Sir Winston Churchill
3:00 - 4:30pm
October 30
- Welding in Flat Position Tech Tuesday
Beamsville District
3:00 - 4:30pm
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NOVEMBER 2007
November 5: Skilled Trades Day in Canada
November 10: Grimsby Robotics leaves to compete at the 2007 WorldSkills Competition in Shizuoka, Japan!
November 23: Pin and Medal design submissions are due to Skills Canada-Ontario
November 27:
- Welding Tech Tuesday
Vertical welding using S.M.A.W. and G.M.A.W. processes
Port Colborne High School
4:30pm
Contact: Vic Barker
November 29: "Skills Work! For Women" Networking Dinner, Niagara Region
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DECEMBER 2007
Registration for the 2008 DSBN Technological Skills Challenges is open.
December 4:
- Photography Tech Tuesday
Stamford Collegiate
James Cameron Theatre (room 64)
3:30pm
Contact: Greg McInerney
December 11:
- Electrical Wiring Tech Tuesday
E.L.Crossley Secondary
3:30pm
Contact: Marc Demers
- Welding Tech Tuesday
Thorold Secondary
4:00pm
Contact: Mike LaChance
December 21: Last day of classes before holidays
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JANUARY 2008
January 7: Classes resume
January 15:
- Job Skill Demonstration and Job Interview Tech Tuesday session
DRRC
3:30pm
Contact: Ann Gilmore or Carrie Thwaites
January 29: Elementary Cardboard Boat Races
January 31: Last day to register for the 2008 DSBN Technological Skills Challenges!
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FEBRUARY 2008
February is DSBN Skills Challenges Month!
February 1: P.A. Day (no classes)
February 12: Tech Tuesday in Culinary Arts
February 13: Early Release Day
February 26: Provincial Cardboard Boat Races
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MARCH 2008
March 12-16: Canada Blooms
March 10-14: March Break (no classes)
March 21-24: Easter Weekend
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APRIL 2008
April 2: DSBN Technological Award Celebration Banquet
April 12: Provincial Qualifying Competitions
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MAY 2008
May 5-7: Ontario Technological Skills Competition
May 16: P.A. Day (no classes)
May 19: Victoria Day (no classes)
May 25-28: Canada Skills Competition
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JUNE 2008
June 18 - 24: Final Exams, Semester 2
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