The afternoon was no less exciting. Students got to explore and experience all manner of trades and apprenticeships first hand at the Trading Up fair at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. They were given an assignment to research areas of interest and find out about District partnerships with Kwantlen and VCC that enable them to complete level 1 trades & apprenticeship training while completing high school graduation requirements.
They spoke to Grade 11 & 12 students from North Delta and South Delta participating in the many ACE-IT programs offered by the Delta School District (such as Auto Service, Welding, Masonry, Electrician Training, Cooking, and Carpentry). Trading Up 2008 offered students the occasion to speak to industry representatives about employment opportunities, to plant a seedling in horticulture, to get their hair done by other students, to sample chicken teriyaki, to do some spot welding and participate in a "Spot the Hazard" game at the BC WorkSafe station. Upon their return to school, students had a chance to de-brief, ask questions and talk about the information learned. Students were given brochures on post-secondary partnership options, the entrance requirements i.e. Math, Science, English and were encouraged to talk about these options with their family. Feedback from students was extremely positive and so all in all it was a good day for industry and the trades.
April 25, 2008
All Hands on Deck [Y. Livingstone and C. Prideaux]
On one of the first sunny warm days in early April, Delview students had the opportunity to attend a day of events organized around industry and the trades. The morning started with a guided tour of the works yard for BC Ferries - the basin near the Massey Tunnel where all the maintenance is done on the BC Ferries fleet.
Students donned hard hats and safety glasses and descended into the belly of "The Queen of Oak Bay" to find out about the machinery and engines that power this ferry. Groups toured the shops where many of the trades people who maintain the fleet (carpenters, painters, machine fabricators, welders etc.) demonstrated the work they do.
From the top deck of "The Queen" students watched the testing and deployment of the emergency chutes and pontoon life boats (some students wanted to try out the chute which resembles a giant trampoline but this was discouraged). They also visited the brains of the ship - the bridge deck and control room. Our management guides gave talks to our students about the opportunities, options and career paths in the trades emphasizing the importance of math, science and other subjects. BC Ferries staff were not only impressed by the questions and curiosity shown by our students, but complimented our group on their respectful and mature behaviour while on a worksite that requires safety awareness.
Students donned hard hats and safety glasses and descended into the belly of "The Queen of Oak Bay" to find out about the machinery and engines that power this ferry. Groups toured the shops where many of the trades people who maintain the fleet (carpenters, painters, machine fabricators, welders etc.) demonstrated the work they do.
From the top deck of "The Queen" students watched the testing and deployment of the emergency chutes and pontoon life boats (some students wanted to try out the chute which resembles a giant trampoline but this was discouraged). They also visited the brains of the ship - the bridge deck and control room. Our management guides gave talks to our students about the opportunities, options and career paths in the trades emphasizing the importance of math, science and other subjects. BC Ferries staff were not only impressed by the questions and curiosity shown by our students, but complimented our group on their respectful and mature behaviour while on a worksite that requires safety awareness.
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