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

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 [...]

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

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

“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 [...]

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

Say hello to Katie and Steve, our fun and creative new guides!

HomeLearners Network (HLN) offers a playground of fun, online learning activities for your home learner. Our guides excel in both crafting and leading diverse STEAM-focused activities that blend multiple subjects into topics that kids love. Our goal is to create [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

Exciting camps coming this March for your children!

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 [...]

2024-09-20T04:17:23-07:00February 14th, 2024|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

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

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 [...]

2024-05-06T15:15:21-07:00February 7th, 2024|Our Approach|

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

2024-09-20T04:17:23-07:00December 13th, 2023|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

​​The Design Post: For learners, by learners

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 [...]

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