Faced with a pandemic, this learner found another way to follow his passions
His speaking engagements were cancelled, so this learner decided to reach out to people by writing a cookbook to share his favourite recipes.
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.
Nearly 20 years with SelfDesign: This family explored interests, pursued passions, and grew up together
Being part of SelfDesign transformed this family, says this mother of five former SelfDesign learners. “It completely changed the way that we raised our children and made our family 100 times better than it had been before.”
Mask Use Guidelines
On March 29, 2021 the Provincial Health Officer issued extensive public health measures, to be in effect until April 19, or until further notice. We announced those guidelines in an update here. Part of that guidance included recommendations for temporary [...]
From neighbourhood cleanup to petitioning Parliament: How this learner’s interests drove his learning
A neighbourhood cleanup project led this learner on a new learning adventure to learn about pollution, petitions and Canada’s political system.
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.
Family resistance to a home learning path, and the beautiful outcome
Lisa, a SelfDesign parent, shares her story of how her family, her husband and her husband’s family all opposed her daughters embarking with SelfDesign. With time, as the kids flourished on their new learning journeys, the resistance faded.
Staying true to your core values and your child’s needs in the face of family resistance
Long-time SelfDesign educator Jennifer Engracio shares tips to help parents deal with family resistance to their and their child’s chosen learning path.