Transcript Information Night Magee Leaders Program Structure Social Studies
Information Night
Program Structure
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Social Studies Leaders English Leaders Drama Leaders Physical Education Leaders
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Enriched curriculum Leadership development Environmental stewardship Outdoor challenges Community service
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Cooperative learning Outdoor and experiential learning Creative, thematic projects Artistic and cultural awareness Critical thinking skills
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Peer mentorship Leadership projects Me to We initiatives Sea to Sky Leadership Camp
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
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Community outreach: waste reduction, ride reduction, energy conservation Green Fair Earth Day initiatives
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Sea kayaking Cross country skiing Snowshoeing Hiking Rock climbing UBC Ropes Course
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End Homelessness Challenge Volunteerism with local charities Community projects
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Year long student led group initiatives Students apply what they have learned in the program to personal development Opportunities to take initiative and make differences in both local and international communities Acquire leadership skills essential to effecting change
Leadership Projects
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Raised $10,000 to build social housing for women in the Downtown Eastside Raised $9000 to build a school in Kenya Worked with ESL students in the school Organized a student vote at Magee in the last federal election Organized a public all candidates meeting Led outdoor games for elementary students
Leadership Projects Cont’d
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Initiated Bike to School Week Provided Drama workshops for elementary students Mentored Life Skills / Learning Assistance students Produced a Leaders yearbook to commemorate the students’ accomplishments
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You
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are self-motivated and disciplined are creative are enthusiastic and passionate work well with others engage in your community are passionate about helping love challenges are a strong academic student love to learn
How to apply to become a Magee Leader
Tuesday Nov 27, 2012 7:00 PM Leaders Info Night at Magee Theatre Thursday Dec 20, 2012 – Application deadline – Submit to Magee Office Include report cards from Gr. 6 & 7 Wednesday Jan 23, 2013 1:00 – 3:00 Leaders Interview Session at Magee Friday Feb 15, 2013 First round acceptance notification by telephone Monday Feb 18, 2013 – Second round of offers begins It is not possible to contact all candidates who are not offered a position.
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Processed in May 2013, if spots become available Same application forms Interview by panel of teachers
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Magee Leaders Program form (available tonight and in Magee office) Attach grades 6 & 7 report cards 2.
Magee Secondary School application form 3.
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All forms due Dec 20, 2012 No interview without application
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Only after written application submitted Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Meet in Magee atrium
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Each candidate will
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participate in cooperative activities speak about a leader s/he admires
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be prepared to write on a given topic
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Based on staff assessment of
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application materials observation of interview session timed writing piece All candidates will be considered equally with an attempt at gender equity
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Feb 15 – First round acceptance notification
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Confirmation by telephone 24 hours to accept Feb 18 – Second round of offers begins
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It is not possible to contact all candidates who are not offered a position.