Summer 2023
When: Monday, July 3 to Friday, July 14, from 9 am to 2 pm each day
Where: St Thomas More Collegiate
Who We Are:
The Jump Start program has been around for over 30 years now. It represents a wonderful opportunity for your son or daughter to be introduced to life as a Knight.
Our Jump Start 2022 instructors are: Hank Bouwman (coordinator), Dave Dawson (coordinator), Erica Cameron (Math Instructor), Yvonne DeWith (Technology and Digital Citizenship), and Cassie Lauang (Knights Cross – What Does It Mean To Be a Knight?)
What We Do:
STMC Jump Start program is a 2 week long summer day camp for incoming STMC Grade 8 students. Jump Start is only open to students who are registered at STMC for Grade 8, Fall 2023.
The goals of the program are:
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- Jump Start primarily serves as an introduction to life as a STMC Knight.
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- Jump Start introduces students to the Grade 8 curriculum which includes, but is not limited to, English, Mathematics, Science, Design Thinking, Social Emotional Learning, and Physical and Health Education.
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- Jump Start is a way to get familiar with the physical campus.
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- Jump Start helps students build relationships with teachers and student counsellors.
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- Jump Start introduces students to academic expectations in Grade 8 and to the increased level of autonomy they will experience in high school.
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- Jump Start provides students with opportunities to meet new classmates from different elementary schools.
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- Jump Start familiarizes students with the concept of Servant-Leadership and introduces students to the Knights’ Cross.
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- Jump Start helps students make a smooth transition from elementary school to STMC.
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- Jump Start will review digital citizen expectations and technology use (how to use Chromebooks and Google Classroom effectively).
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How to Register: Jump Start Registration Guide for 2023
Cost: $480 (includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee)
Prior to the actual start of the camp, registrants will receive more details regarding the camp.
Thank you,
The Jump Start Team
Any questions, please contact:
Mr. Hank Bouwman
Coordinator
604-521-1801 ext. 2119
Mr. Dave Dawson
Coordinator
604-521-1801 ext. 2119
