Part 1: Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities, Grade 10 Open (PAQ2O1)
Includes the Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Certifications, and Standard First-Aid with CPR-C, embedded in the Ontario Curriculum.
Ministry of Education - Ontario Secondary School Credit and Lifesaving Society Certifications:
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1 Secondary School Credit – Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities (PAQ2O)
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Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion
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Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross
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Lifesaving Society's Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Prerequisites
Students must:
- be 13 years of age or older
- currently attend a Secondary School
- be able to swim 400 metres
Location and Times
Start Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
End Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Dufferin Clark Community Centre - 1441 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill, ON L4J 7R4, 905-832-8554
Cost: $225.00 (Covers Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees; all types of payment accepted by City of Vaughan)
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the City of Vaughan recommend 100% attendance. Late admission cannot be granted. For this reason, cancellation requests must be submitted a minimum of five business days prior to the start of the first class in order to receive a refund. No refund will be granted for late requests.
Pool and Classroom Instruction
Dufferin Clark Community Centre - Tuesday and Thursday Classes.
September 24, 2024 – January 16, 2025
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September 24, 26
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October 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
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November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
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December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17
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January 9, 14
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
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October 3, 29, 31
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November 26
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December 19
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January 7, 16
The decision to run classes is based on student enrollment and teacher availability. Students must attend all classes. Assessments and Evaluations will occur throughout the program.
Course Expectations will be assessed and evaluated using Standard Lifesaving Society evaluation criteria and the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Expectations.
An examiner and Instructor Trainer from the Lifesaving Society will evaluate the aquatic skills required for National Lifeguard and Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certifications.
Contact Information
aquaticleadership@yrdsb.ca or (905) 884-3434 or 1-877-280-8180
How to Register
Registration involves two steps:
Step 1. Register at Aquatic Leadership Program (Vaughan) - Registration webpage.
Step 2. Register with the City of Vaughan.