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= About the Ontario Science Centre Science School: =

The Ontario Science Centre Science School (OSCSS) welcomed its first students in 1982 and since then has graduated over 1700 students. The Science School, housed in the heart of the Ontario Science Centre, provides Grade 12 students with an opportunity to gain University preparation science and mathematics credits during an enriched, full time semester at the Ontario Science Centre.

The ScienceSchool gives students the opportunity to be involved in many activities. Some of these include:


 * **Communicating with Ontario Science Centre visitors.** Students have the opportunity to engage visitors with puzzles and activities that communicate science concepts. They are trained by our experienced floor staff for this ‘practicum’ experience. All students must complete 15 hours of practicum while at the ScienceSchool, which can be counted towards the 40 hours of Community Service that all Ontario students require before graduating from secondary school.
 * **Working with young students.** At the ScienceSchool we emphasize science communication – to all ages. The Ontario Science Centre has a long-standing partnership with a local elementary school. ScienceSchool students will choose whether to produce a curriculum correlated science storybook or science lesson for the young students at this school. This activity counts as 5 hours of Community Service.
 * **Special Events.** From time to time there are special events in which ScienceSchool students participate. In the past students have: tested Science Centre exhibit prototypes; participated in a video conference with NASA; attended a David Suzuki event; and facilitated the Toronto District School Board Space Day event for Grade 6 students.

==** //“The opportunities here are second to none. Being able to learn something and then go to an exhibit about that furthers your understanding. There is a hands-on approach to learning which is such an advantage.”// **- Jessica Masella, Semester 45 student ==