Grade 9 to 12 learners can turn to SelfDesign resource room for extra support in their learning

2024-04-03T08:51:03-07:00April 3rd, 2024|Our Approach|

Grades 10 to 12 at SelfDesign are flexible and customizable, in keeping with our learner-centered approach to learning. We provide a comprehensive, theme- and relationship-based approach to high school that aligns fully with the BC Ministry of Education and Child [...]

​​Learners have many ways to connect with peers and share interests at SelfDesign

2024-04-02T12:30:54-07:00March 27th, 2024|Our Approach|

“SelfDesign is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests in a different way,” says former SelfDesign learner Erik, a member of our Class of 2019. “It’s also a great opportunity to find like-minded people – which could be hard to [...]

Sign up for the 2024/25 learning year at SelfDesign! Here are key dates to keep in mind

2024-03-06T15:35:06-08:00March 6th, 2024|Our Approach|

SelfDesign® Learning Community Re-enrolment NOW OPEN If you are a family with learners currently enrolled in our kindergarten to grade 12 program or with learners currently registered in SelfDesign® Home Learning who wish to transfer into SelfDesign Learning Community, we’re [...]

SelfDesign’s 2023 Community Report celebrates a year of community and achievements

2024-02-28T10:51:07-08:00February 28th, 2024|Our Approach|

We are delighted, proud and grateful to share with you SelfDesign® Learning Foundation’s 2023 Community Report. ✅ Download the 2023 Community Report The report reflects on our work and celebrates the many accomplishments the foundation, its learners, families, educators and [...]

Exciting camps coming this March for your children!

2024-03-03T17:59:05-08:00February 14th, 2024|HomeLearners Network, Our Approach|

Get ready for March camps from our HomeLearners Network program that will excite and inspire! Help your children get creative with Sticker Book Camp, Claymation Camp and Elements Art Camp, and learn some exciting new video game design skills in [...]

​​Learning together to help the planet and make the future a better place

2024-02-15T16:21:56-08:00February 7th, 2024|Featured-Blog, Our Approach|

This year, every Friday from October to May, several passionate and engaged learners gather online to learn and talk about how they can learn from the Earth and nurture it. The Earth-Wise Collective is a club for SelfDesign learners in [...]

SelfDesign celebrates winter and the end of the learning year’s first semester by building community

2024-01-04T13:46:24-08:00January 3rd, 2024|Our Approach|

Quebec City has its Winter Carnival. Winnipeg has the Festival du Voyageur. Edmonton has the Deep Freeze Festival. Many communities in Canada and beyond hold winter festivals. They celebrate light and community in the coldest, darkest time of year. They [...]

Get excited for the new year with awesome January learning activities!

2024-01-04T09:36:57-08:00December 13th, 2023|HomeLearners Network, Our Approach|

We couldn’t think of a better way to bring in 2024 than by introducing tons of new activities for your kids to explore! Celebrate the winter season with activities like Hibernation Hullabaloo and Winter Animal Finger Puppets. Combine art and [...]

​​The Design Post: For learners, by learners

2023-11-23T11:12:36-08:00November 22nd, 2023|Our Approach|

More than two years ago, in September 2021, a learner in grade 9 approached SelfDesign® Learning Community’s Principals Team with an idea. She wanted to know if the school would be interested in supporting a learners’ newspaper, written for and [...]

Building trust; building professional and interpersonal skills

2024-02-15T16:19:35-08:00November 15th, 2023|Our Approach|

By River Meyer, SelfDesign® Director of Organizational Learning & Culture Within SelfDesignLearning Foundation, we believe in the importance of professional and personal development through continuous learning. One of the offerings we provide to our contractors is called Community Conversation. These [...]

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