Grouse Mountain Adventure

On March 09,  Dorset College arranged a student, teacher and staff day at Grouse Mountain.  Students, teachers and staff spent the day on Grouse Mountain Skiing & Snowboarding. The Ski or Snowboard package included a mountain lift ticket, equipment rental, a ½ hour lesson and lunch !  This year a total of 100 students and …

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Pink Shirt Day

It’s hard to know just how much of it will alter the behavior of those inclined to bully, but schools’ growing focus on the problem at the very least lets potential victims know there is support if they need it. Hundreds of students gathered last Monday at Grace F. Cole Elementary School in Norwell to kicked …

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Cape Breton University

On November 18th Mr. Shea McInnis, the Director of Marketing and Recruitment at Cape Breton University (CBU) gave a seminar at Dorset.  University Transfer and Academic Preparation students were able to learn more about CBU and its programs.

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Halloween Costume Contest

On Oct. 31st, Dorset College held its first Halloween Costume Contest on campus. The students, teachers and office staff dressed up in amazing costumes.  Everyone was able to vote for the best costume on our Dorset facebook page. The winner of the Best Halloween Costume was Robin Hood Girl and she received a $300 dollar …

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Camosun College visits Dorset

Administrators from Camosun College visit Dorset College to discuss a possible articulation agreement between Dorset and Camosun.

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CBU visits Dorset

On June 2nd, Mr. John MacKinnon, the Dean of the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University (CBU). gives a presentation at Dorset. The presentation provides Dorset students with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with CBU and its programs.

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Dalhousie visits Dorset

On June 8th, Ms. Christine Beauchamp, the Asst. Dean of the Faculty of Science at Dalhousie University gives a presentation at Dorset. The presentation allows Dorset students to learn much about Dalhousie and its programs.

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Acadia visits Dorset

On July 13th, Mr. Jim Darnbrough, the Acadia University Director for Enrolment Student Services, and Mr. Mike Holmes, the Acadia University International Admissions Officer, give a presentation at Dorset. The presentation provides Dorset students with the opprtunity to gain knowledge of Acadia’s programs.

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PCTIA Annual Visit

On September 20th PCTIA did an annual audit. The institution officer assigned for Dorset College was Mr. Harp Magon. He did interviews with both instructors and students

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Workshop – How to Write a Resume

On January 28th, Mr. Michael Weber held the first Workshop of the semester entitled How to Write a Resume. This is a free workshop given to students for free to gain more knowledge on things not usually taught in class

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