TechStretch – An Electrifying Experience

Trades and technology will once again be front and centre this year at Delview Secondary. Our very own Sebastian Klinkenburg was part of an initial group of Delta students who attended the first ever Technology Stretch (TechStretch) session earlier in the fall term. In this program students participate in five practical, interactive sessions at Delta Manor under the guidance of Al Miles, BCIT Electrical instructor.

TechStretch gives students an introduction to the electrical trade as a viable career option and helps them see how elective choices during senior secondary school can facilitate the transition to post-secondary education. The TechStretch program is offered through an apprenticeship grant received from the Industry Training Authority and is open to grade 9 and 10 students upon recommendation of their shop teachers.

As part of our ongoing commitment to trades exploration, the Career Department will be organizing tours and information sessions during the year to inform students interested in the trades as a possible career. We are planning site visits to construction projects and industry shops during the year as well as a trip to the annual Skills Competition in Abbotsford in the Spring.

Delview has a history of strong participation in trades-related programs. We have a number of students attending ACE-IT programs outside of Delview in Carpentry, Construction Electrical, Warehousing, Auto Refinishing and Baking and Pastry. We also have students taking work-based training as Secondary School Apprentices. If your son or daughter is has an interest in trades, have them speak to Mr. Prideaux or Ms. Derksen in the Career Centre.

Delview Youth Philanthropy Initiative 2010

There has been a long standing tradition here at Delview that all Planning 10 classes take part in the a project called YPI (Youth and Philanthropy Initiative). The goal of this project is to spead awareness to youth, of charities in their local communities that are in need. This Project provides students with the chance to change the lives of the less fortunate in their communities. The project includes researching a charity, going to visit the charity, holding an interview with someone at the charity and finally, creating a presentation on the charity and why they feel their chosen charity deserves $5000. In the end there was a competition between 4 groups, all competing for the $5000. This years recipient was "Positive Haven" which is located in the Whalley area of Surrey. Congratulations to Kelsey Reid, Ashley O'Donnell, Alley Sheck and Nolan Wallinger, for putting together a wonderful presentation and for winning $5000 for this local charity. Way to go!