OSSTF D17 Annual Mini-Conference
May  3, 2018

Registration begins at 8:30 am with Continental Breakfast options. Sessions run from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
Lunch, 11:00am - 12:10pm, is provided.

To register for the Mini-Conference click here

Registration fee: $80*
*Registration fee and mileage or one-night hotel stay may be reimbursed following the conference

Payment must be made by cash or cheque upon arrival at the conference.
All registrants must use CODE #33 in SCARRI to report their absence.

Registration closes: April 25, 2018
 
The Mini-Conference is being held at Cranberry Resort in Collingwood, ON       Click here for directions ...

Schedule for the day
8:30am     Registration with continental breakfast options
9:00am - 9:55am                                                Dr. Worts
10:00am - 11:00 am                         Yoga/Outdoor Activity

9:00am - 11:00am     Lunch Prep with Olivia's Freezer

11:00am - 12:10pm                            Lunch – Buffet style

12:10pm - 1:10pm                                                    Dr. Worts
1:15pm - 2:10pm                            Yoga/Outdoor Activity

12:10pm - 2:10pm          Lunch Prep with Olivia's Freezer

2:15pm - 3:30pm                         Photography Workshop

 *Participants will be evenly split between session 1 and session 2 in each time slot*

Session Descriptions

Dr. Shelby Worts
Dr. Worts is a licensed and registered doctor of naturopathic medicine who has been practising in Collingwood since 2004. As a naturopathic doctor, Shelby's medical training includes a focus on preventive medicine as well as using safe and effective techniques to restore health to your body.  Shelby's philosophy is to treat the whole person… physically, mentally and emotionally, using a variety of treatment modalities including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, psychological & lifestyle counseling, and acupuncture.
Her presentation will include an Interactive discussion addressing how to: Boost Energy, Support Immune Function, and Reduce / Manage Stress

Yoga with Leslie Cunsolo from Wasaga Beach Yoga
Leslie has been involved in Yoga for over 15 years, teaching for the last 9. She has embraced yoga as a way of life and feels so fortunate to be able to share her love and passion with the people around her. Her desire mixed with the sheer joy that yoga has brought her has lead her on a path of personal growth and wellness. Yoga has made Leslie better in mind, body and heart. The nature and unity of yoga ultimately is what inspires Leslie to share and teach it.
When people talk about yoga, they often reference the physiological benefits of the practice, such as increased flexibility and decreased muscle stiffness. Yoga is a great way to maintain, gain, renew and restore one’s physical health in order to continue to have an active life. There are also plenty of mental, psychological, and cognitive benefits of yoga.  There have been several studies done to assess the effectiveness of yoga for brain and mental health—-and the research has come back promising. In this light hearted class learn a few tools to keep your body feeling great and your mind clear, calm and at ease.
 
Olivia’s Freezer – Lunches
Olivia is a busy mom of two who owns and operates Olivia’s Freezer – Freezer Meal Workshops in Barrie, ON.
This session will focus on LUNCH MEAL PREP!!  Looking for tips and tricks for making the most out of your lunch?! We’ve got you covered! We will be going through multiple lunch prep tips and tricks to keep your lunch box full of flavour and excitement! Best part? You will get to taste our creations!

Photography Workshop
Richard is a retired math teacher.  He has been a resident of the Collingwood area for the past ten years.  In addition to his teaching career he has worked as a wedding and portrait photographer.  His photographs have appeared in books, magazines and in the traveling museum of The Professional Photographers of America.  He has also received many awards from photographic competitions at both the local and international level.  He is a Past President of the Georgian Bay Photography Club.
The focus of his presentation will be on how you can make your photographs more like those which appear in magazines and travel brochures. His presentation will include:
  • A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of cell phone and tablet photography as well as various types of digital cameras.
  • What you should be looking for when composing your photograph.
  • Samples of his and other photographer’s work to demonstrate good composition.
  • A sampling of short slide shows demonstrating photo techniques for making better images in your travel photography, child photography and the up and coming field of photographic art.
  • The session will also include time for questions and answers.
  • Participants are encouraged to bring their cell phone and/or camera to the session.
 
 Contact your Educational Services Rep for more information:

Banting Memorial High School                   Kimberly George
Barrie North Collegiate                                 Christine Penrose
Bradford District High School     (Chair)                          Shawna McPherson                   
Collingwood Collegiate Institute          Aimee Breton
Eastview Secondary School                         Lisa Peverill        
Innisdale Secondary School                          Minka Chambers  
 Nantyr Shores Secondary School         Mike Harrison
Orillia Secondary School                         Katie Prentice
Simcoe Alternative Secondary School                   Monika Milek-Hopkins
SCDSB Board Office                            David Fitt
Twin Lakes Secondary School                  Lisa Sammon 

Members at Bear Creek Secondary School, Elmvale District High School, Stayner Collegiate Institute, SCDSB Learning Centers, and Georgian Bay District Secondary School, with questions can contact the Educational Services Committee, using a personal email, at EdServices@d17.osstf.ca.