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Information Night
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (7:00–8:30 PM) – Grade 9 students and families
Thursday, January 7, 2027 (7:00–8:30 PM) – Grade 8 & 9 students and families In Person at 930 Western Counties Rd, London, ON N6C 4R3
What is the H3-ELP Program?
The Thames Valley District School Board is very excited to be offering students an opportunity to join our grade 10 multi-credit environmental program through our London Environmental Education Centre.
H3-ELP stands for Head, Heart, Hands Environmental Learning Program. It’s a transformative learning experience that encourages students to:
§ Understand environmental issues (Head)
§ Care deeply about their impact (Heart)
§ Take meaningful action in their community (Hands)
Learning outdoors provides meaningful opportunities for experiential, active learning, discovery, and problem-solving while fostering authentic connections with nature. Through projects such as wetland restoration at Hodges Pond, Tree Blitz sessions, and UTRCA Environmental Education Conferences, students contribute to the stewardship of environmentally significant local spaces while developing transferable skills, environmental awareness, and a strong sense of active citizenship. **(Embed): https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=-NeQEctRJ4o https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=ct34Gz3b9XA https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZHOckhVUhHCMqydMe7kLwRj_pNE20GME/view?usp=sharing
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible:
§ Students must be enrolled in a full timetable of Grade 9 credits at a TVDSB secondary school
§ Students must register for their home school via My Blueprint during the regular registration period
§ If accepted, students will work with their Guidance Counsellor to adjust their courses
Students will earn the following Grade 10 Credits:
§ PAD 20 Outdoor Activities (Health and Physical Education)
§ ENG 2D or 2P English (Compulsory Credit) - Academic English is strongly encouraged
§ GLC 20 Career Studies (Half Credit – Compulsory)*
§ CHV 20 Civics (Half Credit – Compulsory)*
§ SNC 2D or 2P Science (Compulsory Credit) - Academic Science is strongly encouraged
*If students will already have their Civics and Careers credits prior to joining the program this credit will be substituted with a SVN 3E (Environmental Science)
H3-ELP Students not enrolled in H3-ELP for one semester should plan to take:
§ History
§ Mathematics
§ Two electives
How do I Apply?
Students and caregivers or parents will need to submit the relevant application and consent forms by clicking the buttons located below. Students will need to sign into the application portal with their @gotvdsb.ca login credentials.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY, 15th, 2027
Click here for the Student Application Click here for the Caregiver / Parent Consent
Frequently Asked Questions
Covered by the Outdoor Education Funding grant from the Ministry of Education.
Only personal outdoor clothing (e.g., sturdy shoes, rain gear, cold weather wear). All other equipment is provided.
London students: Can opt-in for fully funded LTC bus tickets.
Outside London: Must arrange transportation to London; LTC tickets available for travel within the city.
No additional fees. All trips are part of the course and fully covered.
Only Civics/Careers can be substituted, typically with SVN3E (Environmental Science).
Ongoing assessment with final projects instead of exams.
Includes peer, teacher, and community feedback.
Students write the OSSLT at Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS.
IEPs are supported. Daily contact with the same teacher allows for personalized learning.
Requests considered only for academic accommodations via school guidance.
Designed for Grade 10 students.
May run in one or both semesters depending on applications.
Supports Ministry goals for applied, flexible learning.
Empowers students as critical thinkers and community contributors through experiential learning.
No bells—just full-day integrated learning from 8:35 to 2:15. Activities vary from snowshoeing with grade 4s to citizen science and trail work.