SETUP (Science Engineering Technology Ultimate Pathways) has been created to help address the growing need to educate students about science and technology professions and skilled trades as viable career pathways. SETUP gives students the opportunity to speak with and question community members from technology fields about the pathway they took to their career, through high school and beyond.

Students will participate in one-day SETUP events. They will pair off in teams of two and work through various challenges. Speed Trap involves using a technical drawing, materials and tools provided to construct a mousetrap-powered vehicle that will travel as far and as fast as possible. Rock Your World involves designing and building a wood structure that will support as much weight as possible during a simulated earthquake. Two other challenges, Shine Like a Star and Recipes for Success will stimulate the students’ imaginations!

Three dates and locations are scheduled, with each running from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.:
• St. Theresa Secondary School on Friday, February 9
• Centre Hastings Secondary School on Friday, February 23
• Loyalist College on Friday, March 2

Media representatives are invited to attend any of the above sessions.

SETUP is a joint project between the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. As well, many community partnerships have been developed to support the success of this rewarding event.

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board serves approximately 11,600 elementary and 7,200 secondary students each day at 46 elementary and 8 secondary schools. Supporting student achievement is the goal of 1,800 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning. The district covers a wide geographical area of 7,221 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board serves approximately 8,500 elementary and 4,700 secondary students each day at 36 elementary and 6 secondary schools. As a Catholic educational system built around the pillars of discipleship, scholarship and stewardship, the ALCDSB strives to form and inform students – mind, body, heart and soul. The district covers a wide geographical area of 16,134 square kilometres from Seeley’s Bay in the east to Trenton in the west to Whitney in the north to Picton in the south.

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For information, contact:
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
• Suzanne Cholasta, Educational Services Coordinator (613) 966-1170, ext. 2536

Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
• Michael Lattner, Special Assignment Teacher (613) 354-6257, ext. 483