Pink with Pride: SelfDesign works to further acceptance, inclusion and support of all nuances of gender identity within our community

2022-04-12T21:20:18-07:00April 12th, 2022|Our Approach|

On International Day for Pink, we’re proud to ally with our LGBTAQ2S+ community members and stand up against discrimination and bullying

BC Ministry of Education-approved: SelfDesign’s 2021/22 inspection garners three commendations from inspectors

2023-08-14T09:39:15-07:00April 6th, 2022|Our Approach|

BC Ministry of Education inspectors found SelfDesign Learning Community complies with all relevant provincial requirements and standards, allowing us to continue operating as a recognized, provincially funded Group 1 Independent School in B.C.

Sign up for the 2022/23 learning year at SelfDesign: Key dates for our community

2022-03-09T10:39:52-08:00March 9th, 2022|Our Approach|

We are pleased to announce re-enrolment for SelfDesign Learning Community opens March 10 for learners currently enrolled in our kindergarten to grade 12 program. Read on for important information and key dates regarding enrolment and SelfDesign Home Learning registration.

Open Spaces: Informal, learner-led meeting areas for learners to interact with their peers

2022-03-29T15:14:03-07:00March 2nd, 2022|Our Approach|

Open Spaces are online spaces co-designed every week by SelfDesign learners to meet, get to know one another, and share their interests.

Faces of SelfDesign: Michael Bender, SelfDesign educator and MineCraft teacher lead, on listening, seeing, noticing and kindness

2022-05-04T12:03:52-07:00February 23rd, 2022|Who We Are|

This SelfDesign educator’s own experiences and interests in technology and board and video games, and his training as a social worker, help him to connect with and support diverse learners interested in exploring technology.

The learner–educator relationship in grades 10 to 12: More insights from the Class of 2021

2022-03-02T13:57:14-08:00February 16th, 2022|Our Approach|

Learners from our Class of 2021 generously share their insights and perspectives on how getting to know their learning consultants and communicating with them regularly led to valued mentor–mentee relationships that supported their personalized learning goals.

SelfDesign turns learning from obstacle to engine of transformation

2022-03-30T09:29:47-07:00February 2nd, 2022|Learner Stories|

Thanks to SelfDesign’s approach to learning and support for families, this family is out of crisis for the first time in a decade and seeing their teenage son develop newfound flexibility, take on responsibility and believe in his own potential.

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