THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2022 Family owned & operated since 1955 #1 VOTED APPLIANCE STORE IN DURHAM! 2212 TaunTon Road, HampTon 905-263-8369 • 1-800-798-5502 • www.PaddysMarket.ca Pa ddy 's MarketThe Appliance Specialist SEPTEMBER 29 - NOVEMBER 2, 2022 *See Sales Associate for details and list of qualifying models. Thank You Whitby Grateful to be your public servant for the next 4 years. Call anytime (905) 922-5079 or chris@chrisleahy.caRegional Councillor Chris LeahyYour Trusted Voice on Council HOSTING AN EVENT? POST IT. PROMOTE IT. DURHAMREGION.COM /EVENTS When students head to college or university, they expect to choose an area to major in. But many teens and their parents are surprised to learn students can also have a major in high school. The Durham District School Board is working to raise awareness of Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs among Grade 7 and 8 students and their families. "The goal is to excite and inspire students to get involved in their high school and explore the different pathway opportunities and job skills programs that are available," a new DDSB report says. Videos, workshops and promotional kits are being used to get Grade 7 and 8 students more familiar with SHSM, ahead of making decisions about high school courses. "It's very like choosing a major IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT SHSM STANDS FOR, READ ON See 'YOU'RE', page 6 JILLIAN FOLLERT jfoller t@durhamregion.com Ana Balsdon ran pasta dough through the press as students in the hospitality and tourism Specialist High Skills Major program at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School in Oshawa took part in a cooking class. Jason Liebregts/Metroland