Making the most of the grade 10 to 12 experience at SelfDesign: Learners’ advice to peers
Learners who completed SelfDesign’s grade 10 to 12 program in 2021 share advice and tips with learners beginning grade 10.
The role of the learner: Placing the child at the centre of their own learning journey
Learners influence their own learning experiences in many ways at SelfDesign by collaborating with their families and educators to shape their own personalized learning plans.
Indigenous Education webpage confirm our commitment to reconciliation
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day, SelfDesign Learning Foundation is proud to launch a new section on our website that is devoted to Indigenous education.
Seven SelfDesign learners receive provincial scholarships in 2021
Join us in congratulating the learners from our Class of 2021 who received school district/school authority scholarships this year.
Learners help their peers transition to SelfDesign’s grade 10 to 12 program
At SelfDesign’s Learner Council Welcome to Grade 10 Campfire, learners answered questions, addressed key concerns, and shared information and learners’ insights about what to expect in grade 10.
Three core beliefs underpin all that we do at SelfDesign
Our model, philosophy and approach to learning are based on a suite of key beliefs about learning, how it happens, and what best fosters it.
Scrapbook of memories: A small group of learners shape SelfDesign’s first yearbook for the Class of 2021
Four learners came together to spearhead development of SelfDesign’s first-ever official Commencement Scrapbook. Drawing on the tradition of the highschool yearbook, the scrapbook provides each commencing learner with a collection of memories created by and for their peers.
101 reasons to celebrate the Class of 2021
SelfDesign wishes all the learners of the Class of 2021 many joyous adventures and discoveries as their learning journeys continue through the coming years.
Learner-designed Orange Shirt Day t-shirts commemorate the need for reconciliation
Meet Jessica and Lacey, the two learners whose designs appear on SelfDesign’s own Orange Shirt Day t-shirts. Learners were invited to submit designs for an Orange Shirt Day t-shirt, and all SelfDesign learners were then invited to vote on the designs.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
On May 17th, we recognized and celebrated International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) to uplift our LGBTQ2S+ community members. For this Pride month, we are sharing quotes from Gender Sexual Orientation Alliance (GSA) learners about how to support LGBTQ2S+ communities and individuals.