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SHSM Field Trip to CTV<br />
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Students enrolled in the Arts and Culture SHSM program at <strong>Thornlea</strong> had the amazing opportunity<br />
to visit the CTV building in Scarborough on <strong>Nov</strong>ember 13 th . For those who do not know,<br />
SHSM stands for Specialist High Skills Majors and it is a government funded program that allows<br />
grade 11 and 12 students to “major” in a certain subject area, such as Arts and Culture.<br />
The students' tour of CTV started promptly after their arrival. They had the chance to view<br />
almost everything in building including the famous sets of Sportscentre, Canada AM, and Off<br />
The Record, a news room, edit suites, and much more. The tour guide and all staff throughout<br />
CTV were very friendly and constantly encouraging any questions from the students making it<br />
a very unique and intimate learning experience.<br />
“It was so fun and interesting, [and] I now have a better idea of what jobs are out there for me<br />
in television.” said one grade 11 student after returning to <strong>Thornlea</strong>. The trip was definitely a<br />
success and the group is looking forward to many more similar opportunities that go along<br />
with the SHSM program.<br />
For more information on SHSM visit:<br />
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/SHSM.asp or speak to Mr McConnell.<br />
Tabitha Poeze
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