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Students' options open with new SHSM programming Halton District School Board students can gain credits in Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs this year. The board is offering 45 SHSM programs in the 2012-13 school year at 15 high schools. The new programs include HELP -- Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services at Georgetown District High School and Health and Wellness at Aldershot High School. SHSM programs are open to students in both the public and Catholic board. Transportation is available. The program allows students to keep options open as they pursue a post-secondary program or career after high school graduation. Grade 11 and 12 students choose a major, such as Business, Construction, Arts and Culture or the Environment, and specialize their education around that field. Students have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning through field trips, guest speakers and by completing a cooperative education placement in the sector that interests them. They also complete a bundle of courses recommended by post-secondary and industry and earn sector-recognized certifications to give them more qualifications towards their post-secondary and career goals. The HELP program is for students interested in the justice, community safety and emergency services sector who want to make a difference as a positive role model in the community. The other new program, Health and Wellness, is for students interested in the health and fitness field and allows them to receive certification in Can Fit Pro. Students who work on SHSM credits are simultaneously working on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which is enhanced by a Red Seal once they graduate and complete the SHSM requirements. 23 · Friday, September 28, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Blue & Green During Thanksgiving More Oakville Thanksgiving Household Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes OCTOBER MONDAY 8 Thanksgiving 9 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10 THURSDAY 11 12 FRIDAY SATURDAY 13 Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 Collection moves Areas 5, 6, 7, 8 Collection moves Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, household waste collection services the week of October 8 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled holiday collection day. Please check your 2012 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Monday, October 8, 2012 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton For a full list of HWMS fees, visit www.halton.ca/waste or contact Halton Region. Blue Box Aluminum foil & trays Aluminum food & pop cans Boxed beverage containers Plastic bottles Plastic tubs & lids Items for GreenCart Turkey, including bones (wrap tightly in newspaper) Vegetables Cranberries Paper plates & cups Items for Garbage Black/clear plastic take-out containers Plastic cups, plates & cutlery Styrofoam Plastic wrap Items for Stay Connected! @HaltonRecycles HaltonRecycles HaltonRecycles.ca HaltonRecycles Access Halton for Excellent Customer Service It's Customer Service Week and I want to remind you that when you `access Halton' by dialing 311 you'll get a live answer every time from a knowledgeable customer service agent. Halton Region offers many services Gary Carr Regional Chair LCBO Bag It Back: Return items to The Beer Store for a refund of your deposit. You can also visit our website ­ www.halton.ca about waste collection, health information, transportation updates and so much more. Or check out our social media centre to connect directly with our staff. By calling 311 or visiting www.halton.ca Halton today. Oct 3 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Oct 8 Offices closed for Thanksgiving 280912 Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca