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The ghost of loneliness is gone!
I came to Canada with my husband on a visitor visa. The first two months passed by very quickly, but in August I started wondering what I will do for the next three-four months.
After seeing a program on TV, I decided to visit the Newcomer Information Centre.
When I came to the centre, I was delighted with the warm welcome and found that the counsellors quickly understood my need. I felt as if I am not in a new place. I found many useful ways to spend my time and the ghost of loneliness went away! I am going to share all my good experiences when I go back to India and tell them that Canada is such a nice place.
Aziza Mahmud Khan, Principal
Anglde Urdu Girls High School and Abeda Inamdar Jr. College, Pune, India |
What would you like to read in our newsletter?
Please do not hesitate to let us know what topics you would like to read about in this newsletter. Comments and suggestions are welcome at nic@tcet.com. |
Indebted forever ...
I want to thank you for the opportunity you have given me. I just want to let you know that I went this evening to the interview and I think that it went well.
Although I am enthusiastic and very happy that at least I gave my best efforts
in the interview, I can not thank you enough for the opportunity that you have given me.
I will make sure that any newcomer to this country goes and sees you for assitance.
I know your time is very important and your help has really meant alot to me.
I am indebted forever...
Patricia
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HOMESCHOOL
Homeschooling - an option to teach children at home
Homeschooling is an interesting option in Ontario to teach children at home instead of sending them to a school.
You must be wondering if it is legal to do that. It is legal to educate your children at home, if you prefer to do that. You need to notify the School Board of your intent to do so
providing information such as names, ages and gender of your children.
Now you must be wondering which curriculum should you follow. You may use a more structured curriculum or follow a child-centered approach allowing the child to follow his/her natural interest. On the other hand, you may wish to follow the same grade sequence as the public schools. If yes, please see the general guidelines about Ministry of Education's curriculum policy. You also have the option to buy grade-appropriate curriculum from the Independent Learning Centre or from other sources.
It is a good idea to keep records of how you are teaching and what assignments the children are being made to do. At a later date, when you decide to send your children to the school, it is easier, if you kept records, to show the Principal that you provided satisfactory instruction to your children.
If you would like your children to participate in assessments for students in Grades 3, 6, 9 and Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, please contact your school board. The assessments are administered by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).
In Peel, you also have the option to send your children to school for half a day and homeschool for the other half of the day. Call Peel District School Board at 905-890-1099 ext. 3729 and talk to the homeschooling liaison.
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LAUNCH EVENT
Service for Newcomers in Caledon
Newcomer Information Centre service is coming to Caledon every Tuesday in partnership with Caledon Public Library.
The service is officially launched on September 26. Everybody is welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Click for more details |
NEW PROGRAMS
Hospitality, Hairstyling, Trades
Free co-op programs are being offered for hospitality professionals, hair-stylists, electricians and millwrights. The programs will help you develop sector-specific language and job search skills.
For more information, please visit the nearest Newcomer Information Centre or email: nic@tcet.com |
DID YOU KNOW
You can get $10,000 to purchase a Home in Peel!
An opportunity is available to you to qualify for a down-payment loan assistance from the government if you are currently renting and have an income of $75,800 or less. Please contact the Newcomer Information Centre for more information. |
INTERESTING EVENT
Storytime in Celebration of Ramadan Brampton library is holding free, drop-in storytime sessions to help children understand their own and other cultures throughout Ramadan.
Children of all ages are welcome to enjoy stories and songs. The program promises to be fun and promote diversity. |
NEW PROGRAM
Are you a newcomer youth?
Working with youth ages 13 to 18 and their parents,
Specialists at Youth Connections provide information about secondary schools, post secondary education, recreation options, financial aid, youth employment, the Canadian political system and much more!
Speak to these friendly Specialists at (905) 677 0007 ext. 41. They can also be reached at youthconnections@tcet.com. |
Job fair targeting technology, engineering, financial services, and insurance professionals:
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sheraton Center Toronto Hotel -
Osgoode Ballroom
The Fair will also include an "Alberta Pavilion" featuring opportunities in the Oil & Gas industry.
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Job fair hosting hundreds of multi-sector organizations from across Ontario and Canada offering 8,000 to 9,000 jobs and career opportunities:
Tuesday, September 30 &
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
(North Building, Exhibition Hall C)
Admission: $3.75
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New Program
Youth Conversation Club Continues in Fall
The Youth Conversation pilot program held at the Newcomer Information Centre was a great success. Held in the month of August, the conversation club gave an opportunity to the newcomer youth to practice speaking English language in a relaxed manner through playing word games, sharing experiences and talking about common interests.
In light of the success of the supervised the conversation club, the Newcomer Information Centre has decided to continue to host them at 263 Queen Street East, Brampton. The session will be held every Tuesday of October, November and December from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. To register your child for the upcoming sessions, please call 905-595-0722 ext 4000 or email at nic@tcet.com.
This is a great opportunity for newcomer youth to make new friends and learn about the school system in Canada. |
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Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, should have.
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About Us
The Newcomer Information Centre is an innovative program that provides free settlement information to newcomers from a number of accessible locations across Peel.
A smooth transition into Canadian life is critical to success and our program provides accurate referrals to make this happen. Clients work with friendly multi-lingual staff and get confidential counselling about employment, health, housing, education, language training and more. Counsellors speak 20 different languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic and Mandarin.
Visit our website for more information www.tcet.com/nic about our information sessions. You can register for these sessions by calling the number provided or by sending an email to nic@tcet.com.
Drop-by at any of our locations to speak with a counsellor. No appointment is required.
263 Queen Street E, Unit 14, Brampton
7700 Hurontario Street, Suite 300, Brampton
2 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 800, Mississauga
3233 Brandon Gate Drive, Unit 7, Malton
150 Queen Street South, Caledon (in Caledon Public Library - Albion/Bolton branch)
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