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Staffing - 2011-12 School Year

Department Heads:

O. Ocampo & S. Soares

Student Vote - Thursday, April 28th (Period 2)

 A central component of a healthy democracy is the participation of its citizens in the electoral process. Many argue that voting is the most basic responsibility of our citizenship.

Yet, the decline in electoral participation has been a phenomenon observed in many western democracies throughout the past two decades. Specifically in Canada, voter turnout reached an all-time low of 59 percent in the 2008 federal election.

It has become increasingly evident that this trend can be attributed to low levels of electoral participation among young Canadians.  This is illustrated by the fact that only 4 out of 10 citizens aged 18 to 24 cast a ballot in the 2008 Canadian federal election.

Student Vote believes that one of the best ways to approach this challenge is to reach young Canadians early in life and give them an opportunity to cultivate the habits of informed and engaged citizenship.

Young Canadians should graduate high school with the interest, knowledge and skills necessary for effective citizenship. They must know why to vote, how to vote, and most importantly have a strong enough faith and commitment in their democracy that no matter happens, they don't give up on it.

That's what the Student Vote program is about.

http://www.studentvote.ca/home.php

New TO CWS IN 2010-11:

 The CWS department is also excitedly preparing for the introduction of its newest course this coming spring:  IDC 3O1 – African Canadian History.  The course will be the first of its kind being offered in Dufferin Peel and will be a Grade 11 elective course open to ALL students that uses the expectations that are laid out in the Ontario Curriculum.  The course will examine the many contributions of Black Canadians within the context of Canadian society and history, and will trace the roots and heritage of one of Canada’s earliest communities.  The class will examine issues of racism and oppression, and will celebrate the diversity of Canadian society.  In the past, Campion has enjoyed great success during its Black History Month celebrations and is a school community that can be characterized by its participation and welcoming attitude.  ALL students, regardless of colour or ethnic background, are encouraged to take this very important course. 

In addition to the African-Canadian History Course, CWS is also in the process of offering its first Native Studies Course, again, another first of-its-kind course offered in Dufferin Peel.  The course will begin next school year 2010-2011.  Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (NDA3M).  This course focuses on existing and emerging issues of importance to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Students will investigate issues related to identity, relationships among Aboriginal peoples and between Aboriginal peoples and other Canadians, sovereignty principles as presented by Aboriginal peoples, and the contemporary challenges posed by these issues. Students will also examine such topics as language preservation, the responsibilities of Aboriginal women and men, and the need for dialogue between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Christmas in Kandahar

Christmas in Kandahar 2008

Canadian soldiers at Camp Nathan Smith display the Campion banner that accompanied the care packages sent at Christmas.  Two Canadian soldiers will be visiting Campion in May.