The guidance office is a comfortable and welcoming environment for students and families—a place where you can obtain information and support. The secondary school guidance department serves the school community in a variety of ways:

  • Supports students in academic planning and course selection
  • Helps students seek out special pathways programs in secondary school that support their learning styles, interests and needs
  • Helps individual students to envision a plan for post-secondary and target some short- and long-term goals
  • Provides information about all post-secondary and career pathways
  • Supports students in establishing effective study habits and exam preparation
  • Coaches in career/life planning, including college and university scholarship application process
  • Supports students with life skills like decision-making, problem-solving, conflict resolution, stress and time management and relationship awareness
  • Provides personal support and referrals to community resources

Guidance Department Team

Ms. Pellarin - Dept. Chair
N-Z Counsellor
International/Exchange Counsellor
[email protected]
(705)325-1318 ext 43161

Ms. McCullough
A-I Counsellor
[email protected]
(705)325-1318 ext 43162

Ms.Racco
J-M Counsellor
[email protected]
(705)325-1318 ext 43134

Linda Buckland
Guidance Secretary
[email protected]
(705)325-1318 ext 43163

RESOURCE LIST FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (1).pdf

USEFUL ONTARIO UNIVERSITY LINKS:

https://www.ouac.on.ca/ - Ontario University Application
www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca - master guide for researching Ontario universities
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/how-to-use-ouinfo - Video, how to use the Ontario universities guide
https://www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/ - register to receive electronic information from your selected Ontario universities
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships - scholarships
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/applications -- Ontario application information
https://myblueprint.ca - myBlueprint
https://guidance.ouac.on.ca/student-resources/how-to-videos/- OUAC How to Videos

University 101 - an Introduction to Ontario Universities.pptx - Presentation by Ms. Pellarin

University 101 - handout.doc
A Degree in a Different Way -

College options.pdf

Thinking About Becoming a Teacher.doc - A career in teaching

USEFUL ONTARIO COLLEGE LINKS:

https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en - master guide for researching Ontario colleges
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/paying-for-college - financial support information
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply-now - Ontario application information
https://myblueprint.ca - myBlueprint
College 101 - an Introduction to Ontario Colleges.pptx- Presentation by Ms. Pellarin

A Degree in a Different Way - College options.pdf

USEFUL SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:

www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
http://seekingscholarships.com
www.schoolfinder.com
https://www.universitystudy.ca
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/scholarships
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/paying-for-college

USEFUL FINANCIAL AID LINKS:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program - OSAP program
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/faq/tuition-and-financial-aid - tuition and financial aid at colleges
https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/financial-support-information - financial support at universities
Paying for Post Secondary - Paying for postsecondary powerpoint 2020.pptx - Presentation by Ms. Pellarin

USEFUL ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP LINKS:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario - master government website for Ontario apprentices
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/skilled-trades - trades training at colleges+
https://myblueprint.ca

USEFUL JOB SEARCH LINKS:

https://ca.indeed.com/
https://www.on.jobbank.gc.ca/home
https://www.workopolis.com/en/
https://myblueprint.ca

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES ORILLIA

Mental Health Resources.pdf