File #: TMP-26198    Version: Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 9/29/2020 In control: International Relations Committee
On agenda: 10/6/2020 Final action: 10/6/2020
Title: YOUTH AMBASSADORS UPDATE The Committee discussed the status of the Youth Ambassadors visits as follows: Zweibrucken, Germany J. Babcock provided an update regarding the Global Perspectives Program. He advised that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the Global Perspectives Program at Innisdale Secondary School resulting in the cancellation of the youth delegation visiting Zweibr?cken, Germany in September, 2020. Mr. Babcock noted the potential of the youth delegation visiting Zweibr?cken, Germany in September, 2021 depending on the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Babcock advised that Innisdale Secondary School is looking at alternative arrangements for students enrolled in the Global Perspectives Program and are awaiting approval from the Simcoe District School Board. Murayama, Japan S. Scully-Pratt provided an update regarding Murayama, Japan. She advised that there are plans to send a youth delegation to Murayama, Japan in 2021 depending on the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Scully-Pratt inqui...

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YOUTH AMBASSADORS UPDATE

 

The Committee discussed the status of the Youth Ambassadors visits as follows:

 

Zweibrucken, Germany

 

J. Babcock provided an update regarding the Global Perspectives Program. He advised that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the Global Perspectives Program at Innisdale Secondary School resulting in the cancellation of the youth delegation visiting Zweibrücken, Germany in September, 2020.  Mr. Babcock noted the potential of the youth delegation visiting Zweibrücken, Germany in September, 2021 depending on the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Mr. Babcock advised that Innisdale Secondary School is looking at alternative arrangements for students enrolled in the Global Perspectives Program and are awaiting approval from the Simcoe District School Board.

 

Murayama, Japan

 

S. Scully-Pratt provided an update regarding Murayama, Japan. She advised that there are plans to send a youth delegation to Murayama, Japan in 2021 depending on the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Ms. Scully-Pratt inquired whether any virtual options are available for the youth ambassador programs. D. Morrison, Chair suggested that Ms. Scully-Pratt investigate potential virtual options and report back to the Committee at a future meeting.