At the Near North District School Board, we believe that providing students with access to opportunities to gain valuable skills through experience is important. We have collaborated with a variety of partners to provide these programs to our students.
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Upcoming Events and Programs
November 11th, 2024 to June 13th, 2025 |
Mining Matters |
November 11th,2024 to June 13th,2025 - Mining Matters
In partnership with CIM Northern Gateway, Near North District School Board, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, and Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario, Mining Matters will be delivering 30 virtual workshops reaching over 600 students across our vast family of schools in November and December to celebrate North Bay Mining Week. Workshops will be delivered for grade 4 students and available in French and English.
About Mining Matters
Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. Mining Matters off¬ers educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry.
MiningMatters.ca
Explore the Mining Industry Promo Video
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Past Events
November 13th, 2023 to June 21st, 2024 |
Mining Matters |
November 13th,2023 to June 21st,2023 - Mining Matters
In partnership with CIM Northern Gateway, Near North District School Board, Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, and Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario, Mining Matters will be delivering 30 virtual workshops reaching over 600 students across our vast family of schools in November and December to celebrate North Bay Mining Week. Workshops will be delivered for grade 4 students and available in French and English.
About Mining Matters
Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. Mining Matters off¬ers educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry.
MiningMatters.ca
Explore the Mining Industry Promo Video
Learn more » |
December 13th, 2023 |
OYAP Picnic Table Initiative |
In this project, participating students will have the opportunity to construct their very own miniature picnic table.
Each kit includes all the tools, materials, and safety equipment required to complete the job. In addition to the hands-on workshop, a special guest will be sharing information about the skilled trades and the apprenticeship pathway.
One of the great take-aways from this project is that the essential skills and knowledge obtained through this learning experience can be transferred to a variety of “real-life” applications. For example, constructing a life-size picnic table out of wood!
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April 24th-27th, 2023 |
Female Firefighters in Training (FFIT) Camp |
The Female Firefighters in Training (FFIT) camp offers a unique introduction to a career in the fire service to young women. The camp offers a glimpse into the physical, mental and emotional challenges of the career. The Camp curriculum is similar to what can be found in many professional fire departments, simplified and shortened to give the young women an opportunity to complete as many evolutions as possible.
The participants take part in physical fitness training, learn about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), and fire ground skills such as ventilation, search and rescue, hose control, proper carrying techniques and use of ladders, extrication, rappelling and tying knots.
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March 1st, 2023 |
Build a Model Robot Workshop |
Students will have a guided opportunity to construct their very own model robot and learn about the skilled trades and the apprenticeship pathway. More time may be required after this activity to complete the build.
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