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Principal's Message
The Principal's Message is intended to keep you up to date on what
has been happening in the classrooms, corridors and across the campus
of Central Tech. Here are just a few stories of such events …
Our opening
assemblies featured guest appearances from Trey Anthony, from
the infamous, da Kink in My Hair. Trey's message was simple and
powerful: each of us has a gift. Her questions were: Do we have
the spirit? And her challenge: Are we willing to do the work? Read
what our students thought.
Jordana Schaefer's piece is one Central Tech exemplar of such gift,
spirit and work ethic. If
I Can, You Can encourages other students, especially those beginning
at CTS to not lose their focus. This year Jordana is combining her
work in the Special Art Program with her interest in Fashion to
polish her portfolio for post secondary applications. Congratulations
Jordana on your work to date.
Our connection with Trey and with the TDSB Equity Department also
meant 100 students were able to attend Duane and Trey's new production,
Secrets of a Black Boy at the Danforth Music Hall. Next week CTS
students will have the chance to travel to Stratford to see A Midsummer
Night's Dream.
Leadership students have been hard at work organizing the Grade
Nine Welcome and our Be
True to Blue Day. Even the rain could not dampen our spirits
as the Senior Boys' Football Team met East York in an unheard of
final score of 1-0. Senior Boys' record to date two wins - one loss.
Our Juniors are in working on a building season - stay tuned as
they hone their skills! Senior Boys' Soccer two wins - one tie and
Junior Boys' Soccer two wins - one loss. Boys' Varsity Volleyball:
two wins - two losses. AND our women: Senior Girls' Basketball 1
win - two losses and Junior Girls Basketball one win-two losses.
Keep
up to date on our sports records!
Central Tech students have also raised money for Terry
Fox, attended the TDSB Me to We Day at the ACC and participated
in the Boys2Men Hoopdome Day. Last Friday, students from the Senior
Carpentry Class were featured on Breakfast Television as the custom
built podium constructed according to station specifications was
"revealed"! Another testimony to Central Tech craftsmanship.
Cosmetology Field Trip
On Thursday October 29th the gr. 12 Cosmetology class visited
George Brown College at their Yorkville campus. We were really excited
because we were going to participate in a Special Effects demonstration
and lesson. Two of our girls, Ester Kwon and Evita Manwearing volunteered
to undergo these changes. We couldn't believe the transformations
that took place within the hour. The special effects were created
by a variety of techniques and products specific for this genre
of make up. We were also treated to a tour of the school where we
came upon two of our ex-students Michelle Zheng and Abby Luong who
are enrolled in a profession Make- Up program. Photos
of the trip can be seen here.
Central Tech now offers 5 exciting
1 year Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs
Once again this year Central Technical
School is offering 5 one year OYAP programs in the following trade
areas: Carpentry, Plumbing, Cook, Electrical, and Auto Service/Truck
and Coach. The OYAP programs at Central Technical School are ideal
as school-to-work transition programs.
Sessions for the 2010-11 school year will be help in Room 208 on:
Welcome to Central
Technical School
September 2009 Admissions
To register at Central Technical School you are required to make
an appointment by calling 416-393-0070 extension 20004. Semester
I appointments are made in May; semester II appointments are made
in November. Please bring the completed “Application
to Attend” and the “Student Registration”
form to your appointment.
If you have any questions regarding course selection, please call
to speak with a Guidance Counsellor at 416-393-0070 extension 20041
or 20040.
Technological
Studies Department Introduces
Two New Course Catalogues
The Technological Studies Department has produced 2 new course catalogues
to assist students in making informed course selections. There is
a Grade 9/10 catalogue that lists the technical courses available
to students in those grades, as well as course descriptions.
Click on the image to view the pdf.
The
senior catalogue is divided into 3 sections: The first contains
information on multi-credit Technological Majors Packages, designed
for students who have a strong interest or career goal in a specific
technical field. The second section has course descriptions on the
wide variety of single credit technological courses offered at Central
Technical School. The third section provides details on other Technological
Studies programs such as Specialist High Skills Majors and 1 year
OYAP courses. The back of the catalogue contains an admission application,
if students are interested in attending our school. We invite you
to take a look.
Click on the image to view the pdf.
CTS students showed up in
style to celebrate Prom 2009.
The crowd danced the night away and a great time was had
by all with many saying it was the best CTS event in recent memory.
Relive
the prom. View the prom video!
Pipe and Tool Plumbing Contractors'
Fair
Central Tech students were invited to the Pipe and Tool BBQ
to see and learn about the latest developments in plumbing manufacturing.
It was a great opportunity for students to interact and and make
contacts with manufactures, suppliers, and potential employers.
Photos
of the event can be seen here.
INTRODUCING THE NEW FORGE
Central Technical School's
LITERARY AND ARTS MAGAZINE
This particular issue of The Forge marks two significant departure
points from previous issues. First, this is the first time that
The Forge has been published on the Central Technical School website,
which in itself is very exciting. Secondly, the publication’s
format and mission have been altered from a school newspaper to
a magazine, showcasing literature and the arts at CTS. The Forge
is dedicated to highlighting the abundance of talent within our
student population. So, browse
through these pages and enjoy a wealth of wonderful poetry,
experience the entertaining and often poignant short stories, absorb
the compelling and thoughtful opinion pieces, take a peak at some
fabulous photography and admire some highly stylistic and creative
artwork, each and every piece created and submitted by our own CTS
students.
C.T.S. RELAY FOR LIFE
The
biggest cancer event found a home at Central Tech. this year on
Friday, May 22nd. This 12 hour, non-competitive relay, invited students,
teachers, staff, family, Community Watch Officers and friends to
form 10-person teams and take turns walking around the track. Each
participant (84 of them this year) paid a $10 registration fee and
then raised funds. The goal for our first event was $7,000 which
we easily surpassed. A total of $7,891.00 was raised!
Held May 4th to 6th at Waterloo’s Rim Park the Ontario Skills
Competitions showcases the best technical skills in the province
at both the secondary and post secondary level. Central Tech has
always been a strong competitor in these contests and this year
was no exception. After capturing an incredible 33 medals, including
14 Gold at the Toronto District School Board competitions on April
7th , the school sent a strong contingent to Kitchener/Waterloo
and achieved some really positive results. Competing at this province
wide event were:
Jesse Mowles
Workplace Safety
Morgan Smith Small Powered Equipment
Philippe Swieki Graphic Design
Max Skidmore Industrial Wiring
Helen Diu and Nancy
Fauvet Canales GIS
Linda Nguyen Women’s Apparel
Design
Ira Geanta Desktop Publishing
Nick Harrison
Automotive Service
Ilyas Nawabi Plumbing
Ra Ma Photography
Jesse Mulligan Heating Technician
Raymond Bouchier Electrical Wiring
Chris Amaral Cabinetmaking
Central Tech carried away an impressive 7 medals, competing against
Ontario’s best technical students. Taking home medals on May
the 6th were:
Irina Geanta, Gold Medal
Ilyas Nawabi, Gold Medal
Philippe Swieki, Silver Medal
Raymond Bouchier, Silver Medal
Nick Harrison, Silver Medal
Linda Nguyen, Bronze Medal
Jesse Mulligan, Bronze Medal
On May 23 to 26 the Canada wide Skills contests took place in Charlottetown,
Prince Edward Island. This competition was to determine the best
in the entire country. Competing for Central Tech was Irina
Geanta who took a bronze medal in this prestigious competition.
This is proof, yet again, that the best technical students come
from CENTRAL TECH.
Good morning Toronto, Welcome to Toronto's #1
Morning Show,
City TV's Breakfast Television. Check IT OUT!
Those
words were broadcast live from the Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrical
Shops of Central Technical School in the early hours of March 10,
2009 by City TV's Breakfast Television. It was a spectacular event
that had the construction students of CTS arriving as early as 5:30
in the morning for a chance to showcase their incredible skills
on live television. In talking to the crew of Breakfast Television,
they were all astounded at how many shops and advanced projects
the CTS students undertake throughout the year. And why not? CTS
has some very special programs like OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program) and SHSM (Specialist High Skills Majors). Something to
be very proud of and something to promote. City TV's Jennifer Valentyne
interviewed some of our very own CTS students and got an insight
into the projects and skills learned in our shops. Jennifer even
got to participate hands on in the carpentry shop. It was a great
day and a great way to promote our AMAZING school to students, contractors
and future employers. The world got an insight of where to look
for outstanding future apprentices ready to enter the work force
with the skills at hand to do a great job.Way to go CTS!
Central Tech chosen as a “High
Skills Major” Pilot School!
Central Technical School is one of only two Toronto
schools to be chosen for a new specialized Provincial program in
Construction! This Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in grades
11 and 12 allows students to get their Diploma and A BIG HEADSTART
on a skilled trades career!
focus on real-life skilled trade knowledge and skills
learn from industry experts
get recognized certifications
prepare for the postsecondary destination of their choice: apprenticeship,
college, university or workplace
improve job prospects with relationships and networks
develop the teamwork, leadership and technological literacy
that GETS YOU HIRED
Central Technical School featured
on the award-winning TV series
Did you miss the “Structures” episode
on Rogers Television Channel 10 which featured the history and architecture
of Central Technical School? You are in luck! Click on the Rogers
logo to view it now.
LAWS Program Raises the Bar
The primary focus of the partnership with the University of
Toronto (U of T) Faculty of Law is to help Grade 10 applied and
academic students achieve success in their post-secondary pursuits
by incorporating law and justice themes into English, Science, History,
Math, Civics, and Careers programs. More...
The Principal's Message is intended to keep you up to date on what
has been happening in the classrooms, corridors and across the campus
of Central Tech. Here are just a few stories of such events … 
Those
words were broadcast live from the Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrical
Shops of Central Technical School in the early hours of March 10,
2009 by City TV's Breakfast Television. It was a spectacular event
that had the construction students of CTS arriving as early as 5:30
in the morning for a chance to showcase their incredible skills
on live television. In talking to the crew of Breakfast Television,
they were all astounded at how many shops and advanced projects
the CTS students undertake throughout the year. And why not? CTS
has some very special programs like OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program) and SHSM (Specialist High Skills Majors). Something to
be very proud of and something to promote. City TV's Jennifer Valentyne
interviewed some of our very own CTS students and got an insight
into the projects and skills learned in our shops. Jennifer even
got to participate hands on in the carpentry shop. It was a great
day and a great way to promote our AMAZING school to students, contractors
and future employers. The world got an insight of where to look
for outstanding future apprentices ready to enter the work force
with the skills at hand to do a great job.Way to go CTS!