Media Advisory
5/23/2018
Students will develop innovative ideas to address issues surrounding preventable youth injury and death, including alcohol abuse and impaired and distracted driving. To inform their ideas, students will learn from and work with representatives from the Markham P.A.R.T.Y. program, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Ontario Provincial Police, and York Region Emergency Medical Services.
The event gives students an opportunity to collaborate, problem solve and apply their learning to authentic challenges. It is also part of the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship training for Specialist High Skills Major students.
Where:
Markham D.H.S.
89 Church St., Markham
When:
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*Note to Editors: Best time for photos:
9:45 -11:00 a.m. - Students will be learning from community partners.
1:45-2:45 p.m. - Students will be presenting their ideas and solutions to community teams.
Who:
Secondary students enrolled in Specialist High Skills Majors from Markham D.H.S., Milliken Mills H.S. and Pierre Elliott Trudeau H.S; representatives from Markham-Stouffville Hospital, and more.
For more information contact:
Marc Weinstein
Guidance Counselor, Markham District High School
Telephone: 905-294-1886
Email: marc.weinstein@yrdsb.ca
Carla Peacock
Senior Communications Specialist, Markham Stouffville Hospital
Telephone: 905 472-7373 ext. 6826
Email: cpeacock@msh.on.ca