New York City and beyond: Passion, drive and a pandemic shaped this SelfDesign learner’s grade 10 to 12 years

2026-08-31T11:18:50-07:00August 27th, 2021|Learner Stories|

From training with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York to pursuing a degree in science, this learner made the most of her high school years with SelfDesign.

Learners help their peers transition to SelfDesign’s grade 10 to 12 program

2026-08-31T11:18:50-07:00August 18th, 2021|Our Approach|

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.

​​Call of the Big Top: This learner juggled school and full-time training to prepare for the world’s premiere circus school

2026-08-31T11:19:06-07:00August 5th, 2021|Learner Stories|

With SelfDesign Learning Community, aspiring young circus acrobats – and dancers, athletes, singers and musicians – can train full time while working towards their high school graduation certificates.

Scrapbook of memories: A small group of learners shape SelfDesign’s first yearbook for the Class of 2021

2026-08-31T11:19:06-07:00July 15th, 2021|Our Approach|

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.

Learner-designed Orange Shirt Day t-shirts commemorate the need for reconciliation

2026-08-31T11:19:06-07:00June 30th, 2021|Our Approach|

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.

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