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Need a Prom Dress?

Need a prom dress? Free, gently used dresses available through FairyGodmother Pop Up Shops. 

Pop up Prom Shops happening on March 31st and April 1st (more information on the poster).

Prom Dress poster

Prom Tickets Are Now For Sale!

PROM TICKETS ON SALE (10 February - 27 March 2025)

The Prom will be held on Friday June 13, 2025 at Orchard View Wedding and Conference Centre from 5:00
p.m. – 11:00 p.m. There will be a reception for grads, their families and school staff from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The dinner (3 course meal), grad awards and dance will start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. As always,
a halal meal will be served at the dinner. 

The cost of a ticket is $110.00 on School Cash Online.  Tickets sales are for current LDH Grads Only (guest tickets will become available in April)

See the grad document for more information

Grad Checklist

All grads should review the Grad Checklist to make sure you are doing everything you need to do, to have a successful and fun end of year and graduation.

See the checklist for details

Order your Grad Regalia now!

All Gr 12 students wishing to walk the stage at Commencement, must wear the LDH Grad Regalia. This includes the gown, cap, vstole, and 2025 tassle.

We have different packages to chose from.  All packages include 4 tickets to the Commencement Ceremony.

Please go to schoolcashonline to order your package!  All orders are due by April 1.

 

Schulich Leader Scholarships

Just a reminder that the application to be considered for the Schulich Leader Scholarship is fast approaching (Jan 13th). LDHSS can nominate one student who 

is enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at University. If this is you, please check out the website for Schulich Leader Scholarships and then fill out the Google Form by Jan 13th.

Schulich Leader Scholarships

There are many scholarship opportunities available to Grade 12 students. Be sure to regularly check the LDHSS Student Services Scholarship page, as we update it frequently with new opportunities.

Winter break is an excellent time to explore these scholarships. Use this time to research upcoming awards, write your essays, complete applications, and request reference letters. While some scholarships may require only a simple application, others may involve more effort—don’t let that discourage you!

Remember: the more you apply, the better your chances of success. Good luck!

Hey grads, 

Yearbook is gathering quotes for next year's book. Could you take a moment, and some creative thought, to add your part in this year's publication? The link to the google form below. 

Yearbook Quote

Thank you!

-Yearbook Team

The video recording of The Applying to Post-Secondary Information Session is now available online:

Grade Photo Retakes will take place on Feb 5 & 6. These days are for students who missed the first Grad Photo days as well as any student who is unhappy with their first photo. Appointments will be needed. More information to follow.

All scholarships that we receive information about can be found on our LDHSS student services page - please ensure you are checking there regularly as we update it frequently. We will post due dates of scholarships on the grad classroom but it is important that you look ahead and are prepared to apply. Other good sources for scholarships can be found at Scholarships Canada, Scholar Tree and OUINFO.

Here are some upcoming December scholarships and their due dates:

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is hosting a virtual information session on "Applying to Post-Secondary" on November 21st, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.   

This virtual session will provide Grade 12 students and their parents/caregivers with information about applying to post-secondary education in Canada.  
During the session, presenters will review how to apply to colleges (with a focus on Ontario colleges), how to apply to universities (with a focus on Ontario universities), and how to move onto an apprenticeship after graduation. There will also be a Q&A section where participants can get their queries answered. Participants can find the participation link on the OCDSB website

Scholarships - we are often asked about where to find Scholarships.  We post scholarships to the classroom as they are due but it is important to look ahead at scholarships and ensure you are prepared to apply on or before the deadline. Scholarships can be found in different ways. Here are our top suggestions:Upcoming this week -

UPDATED information for Grad Photos

Photos will be taken in the CoOp Office located at the back of the library. Sessions are booked using this link - please book a session early to avoid disappointment:

Green Apple

You are welcome to bring items that can personalize your session (sport equipment, musical instrument or sheet , etc. No weapons or live animals).How Should I Dress?

  • Students are encouraged to wear a white or off white shirt with a collar and with or without a tie for best results
  • Robes, caps, flowers and other props will be provided to you during the session

Exclusive Sitting Fee - A sitting fee of $20 is to be paid online using the link above.Your Session Fee includes: 

  • 6-8 traditional poses
  • grad composite in a vinyl folder of the Class of 2025 distributed at Commencement

Basic Sitting Fee - there is no charge. These sessions will allow you to be included in the Grad Composite and Grad Slide during Commencement. Basic Sitting sessions will be held during retakes (date to be confirmed)

To see upcoming scholarships and begint to prepare for them, students should keep checking our LDHSS Student Services Scholarship page

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is hosting a virtual information session on "Applying to Post-Secondary" on November 21st, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.   

This virtual session will provide Grade 12 students and their parents/caregivers with information about applying to post-secondary education in Canada.  During the session, presenters will review how to apply to colleges (with a focus on Ontario colleges), how to apply to universities (with a focus on Ontario universities), and how to move onto an apprenticeship after graduation. There will also be a Q&A section where participants can get their queries answered. 

The attached document contains links to promotional materials about applying to university and other important information, such as deadlines, university recruitment events and online resources like OUInfo.

Info

This Week:

We look forward to welcoming Green Apple for Grad Photos from November 18 - 27. We would like EVERY student to ensure that they come so they can be included on the Grad Composite that is posted within the school.Photos will be taken in the CoOp Office located at the back of the library. Sessions are booked using this link - please book a session early to avoid disappointment: Green Apple Grad Photos. You are welcome to bring items that can personalize your session (sport equipment, musical instrument or sheet , etc. No weapons or live animals).How Should I Dress?

  • Students are encouraged to wear a white or off white shirt with a collar and with or without a tie for best results
  • Robes, caps, flowers and other props will be provided to you during the session

Exclusive Sitting Fee - A sitting fee of $20 (cash only) is paid to the photographer at the time of the photo session. If you forget your fee, the session will need to be rescheduled.Your Session Fee includes: 

  • 6-8 traditional poses
  • grad composite in a vinyl folder of the Class of 2025 distributed at Commencement

Basic Sitting Fee - there is no charge. Book this session if you DO NOT plan to place an order for grad photos, and to ensure that you are included in the Grad Composite (for the wall)

The Platform for Leisure and Achievement of Youth (PLAY), a non-profit organization dedicated to the academic and real-life development of youth is hosting a University Prep seminar on November 2, 2024, at 335 Michael Cowpland Drive. This event will feature university students, professionals, and professors from various fields and from various programs across universities in Ottawa to explain their departments/fields. Registration can be found on the link below:

PLAY

  • Applications for various scholarships can be found on ScholarTree and deadlines will vary - not all scholarships are posted in this update!
  • Most of the scholarships listed in the monthly/weekly updates can be found on the ridgemont scholarship page. 

October

November

Ongoing

  • Applications for various scholarships can be found on ScholarTree and deadlines will vary - not all scholarships are posted in this update!
  • Most of the scholarships listed in the monthly/weekly updates can be found on the ridgemont scholarship page

October

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Algonquin College is hosting a College Information Program on Monday Oct 21st, from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Algonquin College Student Commons. More than 20 different colleges from all across Ontario will be in attendance  giving students a great opportunity to meet with colleges who typically do not visit the Ottawa area.

From Scholar Tree:

Scholarship season is fully underway. Over 10 Million Dollars worth of scholarships are currently open for applications on ScholarTree! This week alone, we have added 20 scholarships worth over $120,000.

Once students complete their profiles, they will be matched to all the awards they qualify for. However, many students miss that at the top left-hand corner of their scholarship list, they can filter scholarships by various categories: Program of Study, Ethnicity, Financial Need, etc. 

A list of scholarships available this month can be found in this link

Here are two unique scholarships:

Scholar Tree recognizes that in these uncertain economic times, more people are worried about finances than usual, so they created a short presentation about where students can find scholarships and provide tips to improve their scholarship applications - link here

Please check out the LDHSS student services scholarship page for scholarships that you are eligible to apply to - some scholarships have early deadlines. RHS has an excellent scholarship page where you can find scholarships listed by month - check out the October scholarships soon! 

As a reminder, there will be a postsecondary presentation for parents/guardians on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 in the auditorium. At this time representatives from Algonquin, Ottawa U and Carleton U will be available in the foyer to answer any questions. Below is the presentation that we shared with students last week and will be sharing with parents on Thursday. We hope to see many of you (with your caring adults) on Thursday

Grade 12 Post Secondary Education

A few Canadian Universities are visiting Longfields next week. 

Monday, September 30
11:30am Bishops University 

Wednesday, October 2
11:30am Carleton University

3:00pm Toronto Metropolitan University 

Friday, October 4
2:55pm University of Victoria 

All visiting Universities will set up a table in the atrium, outside of the guidance office for their visit. Please come down to say hello and get more information from a University representative.

The Post-Secondary Information Assembly is happening for all graduating students tomorrow (September 26th) at 10:40 in the auditorium. Grade 12 classes will be called down at 10:35. If you have an eLearning or spare at that time, please come to the auditorium at 10:35 to hear the information. As a reminder, parents of our grads are invited to attend our post-secondary information session on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30.

  • https://www.ontario.ca/page/job-trends-and-outlook– This Ontario government site provides labor market information including employment outlook, salaries and other details for different occupations. Search Job Profiles to read a report on each job you want to explore. Or take a Career Quiz.
  • www.AlgonquinCollege.com - Follow links for Future Students Career Tools.  Create an account to receive Information on jobs in the Ottawa area and training at Algonquin.
  • www.ontariocolleges.ca Ontario Colleges is the information and log in portal for all Ontario colleges.  Start exploring. 
  • Ontario Universities Info   Find a program, choose a University. You can connect with any of the 21 universities, explore their programs, prerequisites, and find out about virtual visits/tours.