Check out the YWM float on August 30th at 6:00 at the CNE.
We are gearing up for the 2011-2012 school year. Watch out for emails and invitations to you events and PD opportunities.
Also, make sure you check out our website: www.tdsb.on.ca/YWM for new resources and our mentor handbook.
Leave us comments if you think we are missing anything!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Great things happening for girls
We just heard aboutt this and wanted to pass it on.
Sister 2 Sister: International Women's Day celebrated with the women of tomorrow
Education, diversity, and celebration were in the air at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) on International Women’s Day. The TDSB, in partnership with OISE and several community-based service providers, organized a one-of-a-kind event for grade 8 girls from Regent Park neighborhoods. Sister 2 Sister 2011 focused on self-empowerment and community building amongst a group of highly diverse young women. The event provided an opportunity for the future women of Toronto to share ideas and to support each other on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.
Joelle Therriault, Sister 2 Sister co-chair, highlights the importance of bringing the young women together."Their connection to the world around them, the things they do can automatically affect other young women, other communities, and other parts of the world."
The event included two prominent keynote speakers. Zanana Akande is the first black woman in Canada elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and to serve as a cabinet minister. Jessica Yee is a community activist and YWCA Young Woman of Distinction. In addition, there were workshops and a lunchtime women-in-the-workforce mentoring session.
Students shared their aspirations and views on some of the challenges facing young women today. One young woman--a grade 9 student who attended the event last year and was a volunteer this year--shared her views on the impact of Sister 2 Sister with a poem:
I am…
I am greatness beyond measure;
I am exactly who I want to be.
And if I say I wanna be better…
It’s because I think I need to improve.
I will not allow myself to be defined by others.
Only I am allowed to decide who I essentially am.
I will not be influenced, forced into or negotiated into being something I am not.
I am greatness beyond measure.
Why?
Because I already know it.
Sister 2 Sister: International Women's Day celebrated with the women of tomorrow
Education, diversity, and celebration were in the air at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) on International Women’s Day. The TDSB, in partnership with OISE and several community-based service providers, organized a one-of-a-kind event for grade 8 girls from Regent Park neighborhoods. Sister 2 Sister 2011 focused on self-empowerment and community building amongst a group of highly diverse young women. The event provided an opportunity for the future women of Toronto to share ideas and to support each other on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.
Joelle Therriault, Sister 2 Sister co-chair, highlights the importance of bringing the young women together."Their connection to the world around them, the things they do can automatically affect other young women, other communities, and other parts of the world."
The event included two prominent keynote speakers. Zanana Akande is the first black woman in Canada elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and to serve as a cabinet minister. Jessica Yee is a community activist and YWCA Young Woman of Distinction. In addition, there were workshops and a lunchtime women-in-the-workforce mentoring session.
Students shared their aspirations and views on some of the challenges facing young women today. One young woman--a grade 9 student who attended the event last year and was a volunteer this year--shared her views on the impact of Sister 2 Sister with a poem:
I am…
I am greatness beyond measure;
I am exactly who I want to be.
And if I say I wanna be better…
It’s because I think I need to improve.
I will not allow myself to be defined by others.
Only I am allowed to decide who I essentially am.
I will not be influenced, forced into or negotiated into being something I am not.
I am greatness beyond measure.
Why?
Because I already know it.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Year End Celebration - SUCCESS!!!!!
Tuesday's YWM Year End Celebration was a great day, filled with team building and leadership activities. A few students have already send comments about how they loved the day - - see below.
Thank you to the YWM committee for the events, it was fabulous and our girls long to come back again next year. The activities were amazing, more important educational, because after each activity, girls were reminded on the lesson they can take from the activity. I found that amazing. I look forward to continue helping our young women make their way in life.
Again thank you for all the hard work and preparation you have put into this. - Smithfield MS
The YWM group at Nelson A. Boylen would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU! The YWM committee did a FABULOUS JOB! The entire event was well-organized, fun, and active! The girls had an amazing time!!!! Thanks for allowing me to bring extra students...we truly appreciate your kindness! Thank for providing our young ladies with an opportunity to experience new activities which they may not otherwise have access to!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Summit Heights P.S
Great News from Summit Heights PS....
Born this Way
This week is childrens mental health week. Every day this week as a school community we are focusing on different strategies. Tomorrow is self esteem! And our Young Women on the Move Group and their Mentor, staff member Christine Kajola, are leading the day. They came up with a great idea. They are busy painting a "Photo booth" where all students will have their picture taken holding a sign "Born this way" On the sign each student will write something they like about themselves. The pictures will be placed all around their photo booth. They are all so asking for a loose change donation to be donated to Childrens Help Phone. Needless to say the hallways are buzzing with the tune "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga. Here at Summit, we are celebrating and accepting our differences because "we are all born SUPERSTARS"!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Get Ready!
May 10th is our YWM, end of year celebration. Registration is now closed. See you at Camp Robinhood for some fun in the sun, leadership activities, and inspirational chats.
Thanks for a great year - the YWM team looks forward to planning next year!!!
Thanks for a great year - the YWM team looks forward to planning next year!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
International World Water Day
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.
Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater. On this page, we present a brief overview of the different themes that have been the focus of World Water Day celebrations.
Check it out - http://www.worldwaterday2011.org/
An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.
Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater. On this page, we present a brief overview of the different themes that have been the focus of World Water Day celebrations.
Check it out - http://www.worldwaterday2011.org/
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