TCDSB Sector Partner Experiences FAQ and More Information

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FAQ

SHSM Sector Partner Experiences (SPE) 2024-2025

What is included with the registration?

The day includes:

  • Face-to-Face SPE with sector partner (with Pre & Post work available)
  • Online SPE for students who were registered but missed
  • A career talk
  • Lunch
  • BONUS Online Certification with Teacher Resources

Are there any additional costs?

Sector Partner Experiences with additional costs are listed below and also listed on the registration for your review before registering.

Toronto Zoo Admission $23 +gst

TFC Game Ticket for April $31 +gst

Will registering guarantee me a spot?

Seating is limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Once your registration is received you will receive confirmation of attendance approval.

How will you ensure that my students are engaged in the experiences?

Group sizes are limited for some experiences and small group work is no more than 8 students. With 2 facilitators, and feedback from our previous experiences, we are confident your students will be engaged and participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques. They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day. We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

What is the schedule for the day?

8:30 AM Arrival, Welcome and Icebreakers
9:00 AM Prompt Start Sector Partner Talk and Introduction to ICE Gears
11:30 AM Lunch
2:30 PM End of Day

What if my bus is late or has to leave early?

Sessions start promptly at 9am, however we do our best to accommodate late arrivals and quietly enter the room mid session, or slip out and leave early before the end of the session. In that case, your students may miss some elements of the day.

What is your capacity for each event?

Toronto Zoo 65

TFC BMO 120

Ornge 26/event date

What logistics should I be prepared for?

  • Transportation is coordinated by the Teacher. The Toronto Zoo is located at 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto. BMO Field for TFC is located at 170 Princess Blvd., Toronto. Ornge location TBD.
  • Dates for events may be subject to change based on sector partner requirements. Final details will be provided one month prior to your field trip.
  • We accommodate students with the following dietary restrictions:
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Students with other restrictions may bring their own lunch
    • Students are asked to bring a personal water bottle
  • SPEs will be rescheduled if schools are closed for the day based on weather and other unforeseeable issues

Event Partners

Greater Toronto Area

Toronto Zoo is part of an ecosystem consisting of animals, people, science and expertise, all connected in their passion and commitment to protecting animals and the wild spaces they call home. Their mission is to save our natural world and inspire people to make changes to sustain our environment and all living things. Students experience this amazing venue as well as a tour and career talk. 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto.

A vital part of Ontario’s health care system, Ornge provides high quality air ambulance service and medical transport to people who are ill or injured. In the air and on the ground, their job is to be there for patients, so they can get where they need to be.

Ornge has the largest air ambulance and critical care land ambulance fleet in Canada, and performs approximately 20,000 patient-related transports per year. The day will focus on the sector attending. Location TBD.

Toronto FC is one of the most successful teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). The team was founded in 2006 and has been a part of MLS ever since. Students will receive a behind the scenes look and career panel discussion along with their certifications/SPE. BMO Field 170 Princess Blvd., Toronto

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