Giving YOU(th) a voice in their Education

The FYBY Summit will take an in-depth look at the education system and how it reflects
the needs of youth and their unique generation. Harnessing media (with a focus on
video), youth advocates (who have spent the last four months reflecting on this very
topic) will use the day to showcase their perspective on topics important to them and
stimulate thought-provoking dialogue.
Educators and students are invited to spend a day reflecting on topics of education such
as civics and careers, cultural diversity, stress, character development, image and
choices.
Adopting a mental health theme, this event will challenge all involved to think critically, in
ways they have never thought before. The day will be composed of interactive
presentations, social media outlets, mixed media creation, and various workshop
sessions all facilitated by youth.
Upon registration, educators will be given a DVD of all videos and guidelines from the
youth presenters about how they can be implemented in the classroom.
Our aim: To cultivate collaboration between educators and students, drawing from the
wealth of experience and knowledge that each respectively possess.
Our vision: To merge technology with education in an ongoing campaign to improve
how we learn and teach.

For more information go to www.fybynews.com, call 613-244-3803 or email

fybysummit@fybynews.com
Giving YOU(th) a voice in their Education
March 1st, 2011 (8:00am-2:30pm)
Confederation Conference Hall,
1645 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa ON

We would like to invite educators, community members and students to

join us for incredible dialogue. This is our second year running an
event with this model and we have based this year’s agenda on the
feedback we received from participants last year.

AGENDA:
8:00 - 8:20 Registration and Breakfast
8:20 - 8:30 Opening Ceremony
8:30 - 8:40 Key Note Address
8:40 - 8:50 Interactive Activity
9:00 - 10:00 Workshop #1
10:05 - 11:05 Workshop #2
11:05 - 11:20 Open Spaces, Reflection, and Refreshments
11:20 - 12:20 Workshop #3
12:20 - 1:05 Lunch and Open Spaces
1:05 - 2:05 Discussion: Where do we go from here?
2:05 - 2:30 Closing Ceremony

For more information go to www.fybynews.com, call 613-244-3803 or email

fybysummit@fybynews.com
 Workshop Descriptions
Every Participant Chooses Three Workshops to Attend
A. Sculpting Your Life
HOSTED BY... Notre Dame High School Students

This  workshop  will  discuss  the  importance  of  making  posi:ve  choices.    How  do  
we  make  choices?  What  is  the  thought  process  we  go  through  to  make  
important  choices?  How  can  we  learn  to  make  posi:ve  choices?  
B. Behind Every Image there is a Story
HOSTED BY... Rideau High School Students
To  be  happy  youth  need  a  healthy  image  of  who  they  are  but  how  do  we  get  
there  without  ge5ng  lost  in  stereotypes  and  peer  pressure?  This  workshop  
will  focus  on  percep:on,  being  who  you  are  and  how  to  create  a  healthy  
image  of  yourself.  
C. Before You Walk a Mile, Tie Up Your Own Shoes
HOSTED BY... Longfields Davidson Heights Students
This  workshop  will  focus  on  introspec:on  in  a  diverse  world.  How  can  we  
learn  to  cultural  sensi:vity?  How  should  this  dialogue  take  place?  
D. Career Chaos Round #2
HOSTED BY... Creativision
How  to  help  youth  discover  their  passion  and  turn  their  passion  into  a  career.  

E. The Smallest Rock Can Make the Biggest Ripple

HOSTED BY... Holy Trinity Grade 7&8 Students
This  workshop  is  all  about  R.E.S.P.E.C.T.  It  will  discuss  the  need  for  more  discussion  
and  learning  about  considera:on  and  the  effect  one’s  a5tude  has  on  others.  
F. Stressed About Stress
HOSTED BY... Holy Trinity Grade 9-12 Students
Stress  is  present  in  every  youth’s  life  whether  it  comes  from  managing  
responsibili:es,  decisions  about  the  future  or  just  being  too  busy.  This  
workshop  will  address  the  need  for  more  dialogue  about  stress  management  
in  high  school.  
G. Your City, Your Voice. Have an Impact on Municipal
Politics
HOSTED BY... the Ottawa Youth Commission
We  will  engage  workshop  par:cipants  in  about  what  civic  par:cipa:on  is  and  
how  having  a  say  in  municipal  poli:cs  goes  beyond  vo:ng  but  being  an  ac:ve  
member  of  the  community.  

For more information email fybysummit@fybynews.com or call 613-244-3803

 Our goal is to create:
A generation of empowered, critical thinkers that will use media to make
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About CAYFO
Mission Statement
CAYFO aims to build youth capacity and celebrate youth achievement.

Vision
Ottawa is a place where all youth have an outlet to apply their passion, be supported
and grow.

How we do it
Our programming is based on a ʻfor youth by youthʼ philosophy where programs
are created and grown by young people and supported by adults. The youth
involved are provided with mentorship, an opportunity to advance their skills and
equal partnership, which enhances their own abilities and the community at large.

Our Core Programming:

• Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards
• Ottawa Youth Commission
• FYBY News (For Youth By Youth News)
• Tools for School

For more information and to get involved please

e-mail info@cayfo.ca or visit www.cayfo.ca.

For media related inquires e-mail media@cayfo.ca

For more information email fybysummit@fybynews.com or call 613-244-3803

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 Registration Form
Name: ______________________________

Email Address: ______________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________

Dietary Restrictions: ______________________________

Number of Registrants: __________ Youth and __________ Adults

Registering as: Community Representative/ OCDSB / OCDSB

Payment Total ($10.00 x # of Youth + $50.00 x # of Adults Registering): ___________

Method of Payment: Cheque to be Mailed/ Day of Event Cash/Day of Event Cheque/Exempt from Payment

NOTE: All OCDSB students are exempt from payment as the board paid the “group” registration fee.
If you would like to help us receive the same sponsorship from your board email
fybysummit@fybynews.com

Workshop Selection in Order of Preference (1-7) - For Each Registrant:

A. _____Sculpting Your Life

B. _____Behind Every Image there is a Story
C. _____Before You Walk a Mile Tie Up Your Own Shoes
D. _____Career Chaos Round #2
E. _____The Smallest Rock Can Make the Biggest Ripple
F. _____Stressed About Stress
G. _____Your City, Your Voice. Have an Impact on Municipal Politics

TO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE

For more information email fybysummit@fybynews.com or call 613-244-3803