5 benefits of STEAM learning for kids

STEAM learning is so much more than learning the subjects of science, technology, engineering art and math. It prepares kids with important skills that set them up for success and promotes teamwork by encouraging kids to test hypotheses together and [...]

Change and community: SelfDesign’s Learner Council offers opportunities to connect and make a difference

Every fall, learners from grades 8 to 12 with SelfDesign Learning Community elect 10 of their peers to represent them on SelfDesign’s Learner Council. The main role of this group of elected learners is to be a voice for the [...]

2023-06-30T10:41:20-07:00June 28th, 2023|Our Approach|

Continuous learning; continuous improvement: An ongoing process at SelfDesign

SelfDesign’s Indigenous Education offerings continually evolve to further reconciliation and deepen our approach to First Peoples Principles of Learning Part 2 in our series on how we seek out and apply continuous learning and continuous improvement to all aspects of [...]

Continuous learning; continuous improvement: An ongoing process at SelfDesign

At SelfDesign Learning Foundation, we believe learning is a continuous and cumulative process. We apply this core belief and guiding value to every aspect of our organizational and educational approach. As an organization and a community, we are committed to [...]

2023-08-10T17:54:44-07:00May 31st, 2023|Our Approach|

BC Ministry-approved in 2022–2023: SelfDesign’s annual external evaluation by BC Ministry of Education and Child Care a success

BC Ministry of Education inspectors praised SelfDesign Learning Community for how we approach education and support our learners, educators and community. They also really like our grade 10 introductory Math offering.

2023-08-14T09:38:36-07:00May 24th, 2023|Our Approach|

Giving learners tools to succeed by making math approachable

Careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are becoming ever more important, and at SelfDesign, learners who finish grade 12 with a Dogwood Diploma have the same opportunities to pursue post-secondary studies and careers in STEM as any other [...]

2023-08-10T17:55:10-07:00May 3rd, 2023|Our Approach|

5 Ways to help your kids connect with nature

By spending time in nature, your kids can experience better mental and physical health, gain a sense of environmental stewardship and learn essential skills. Being outside and learning about the seasons and cycles of their surroundings and the plants, animals [...]

For this learner, SelfDesign meant opportunities to gain real-world industry experience before he finished grade 12

When John finished grade 12 with SelfDesign journey last June, the 18-year-old had already achieved considerable skill in computer programming. That he was able to do so, he says, is largely due to the encouragement he experienced as a SelfDesign [...]

2023-04-12T09:08:45-07:00April 12th, 2023|Our Approach, Learner Stories|

In-person camps come alive: Spring Camp coming up; Winter Camp a resounding success

We’re excited to announce our in-person Spring Camp for learners is happening May 8–11 at Cultus Lake, in the Lower Mainland. “It’s a great opportunity for our grade 9 to 12 learners  to gather and learn together in a community [...]

2023-04-05T09:00:44-07:00April 5th, 2023|Our Approach|
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