For four decades, we’ve been making a difference in the lives of thousands of families
Here at SelfDesign Learning Foundation, our 40-year journey has been a testament to the transformative power of education and community.
In 2024, join us in celebrating the threads that have woven our philosophy into the very fabric of our organization. It’s a celebration of our dedicated contractors, volunteers, board members, educators, learners, and families, who have all embraced lifelong, personalized learning as a way of life. We also honour our invaluable partners and the passionate individuals we collaborate with daily, each contributing to our shared mission.
At the heart of our foundation is a deep respect for Indigenous ways of being, seeing, and knowing, which have enriched our educational programs and offerings. We stand firmly in our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility, ensuring that education knows no boundaries.
As we commemorate four inspiring decades, we invite you to immerse yourself in inspirational stories and participate in our celebratory activities.
Check out an exciting array of activities to honour this milestone!
Enter a new giveaway every month!
We’re thrilled to announce our 40th Anniversary giveaway series on our social media channels!
From January to July 2024, each month we are giving away valuable gift certificates to places where your kids can enjoy unique learning experiences, bookstores or to places they can get learning supplies that will help them pursue their passions.
We’ll also be giving away beautiful and inspiring 40th anniversary items like book bags, mugs, laptop covers, stickers, magnets, water bottles and more. PLUS, each giveaway will include $100 credit to our HomeLearners Network program to enrich your child’s educational journey with fun hands-on and engaging learning activities led by passionate educators.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to enter these monthly giveaways!
40 years in the making: celebrating our story through video
What I love about SelfDesign
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we asked our community what they love most about SelfDesign. Listen to the inspirational answers from contractors, volunteers, board members, educators, learners, families and the founder’s daughter, Ilana.
We invite you to embark on an extraordinary and inspirational voyage through the last 40 years with our new video series.
This series will…
- Give you a glimpse into why families, learners and educators love SelfDesign
- Show you why SelfDesign is a first-choice for educators and how passionate our educators are
- Illustrate the impact our educators have had on our learners and families
- Feature successful and inspirational SelfDesign learners and show you how SelfDesign has been instrumental in helping them achieve their dreams
Celebrate four decades of learning through inspirational stories
SelfDesign made learning fun and engaging in every aspect
Lia Meyer, Class of 2015, still feels that way Lia, a member of SelfDesign® Learning Community’s Class of 2015, came to Canada and Wondertree, SelfDesign’s predecessor in-person school, with her [...]
Sarah Graeme, Class of 2013: SelfDesign reignited a love for learning and inspired a career in the arts
Sarah Graeme recently moved to Denman Island to work with and learn from noted B.C. artist Gordon Hutchens, whose wood-fired ceramics pieces are featured in collections around the world. [...]
This learner was accepted into Canada’s top architecture school
When Daniel was looking into post-secondary opportunities to continue after grade 12, he was most intrigued by the Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism program at the University of British Columbia’s [...]
A commemorative book to honour our past, present and future
Get ready to dive into a captivating story of SelfDesign’s rich history with our upcoming commemorative book! Filled with heartfelt stories and contributions from SelfDesign contractors, learners, and families, this book is a testament to our 40-year journey of personalized and lifelong learning.
You’ll also find an infographic showcasing the SelfDesign spiral, highlighting our foundation’s remarkable milestones. Available in both hard copy and digital formats, this book will be a keepsake for all.
The commemorative book will launch in time for the 2024/25 school year. Stay tuned for updates!
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