5 Benefits of Working with Clay for Kids

2024-09-20T04:17:57-07:00May 10th, 2023|HomeLearners Network, Parents|

“Incorporating sensory art is so important for kids, and I don’t think there’s enough emphasis on that,” says HomeLearners Network (HLN) Guide, Alecyn. “You can learn just about anything through art, and making stuff with your hands is so fun [...]

Giving learners tools to succeed by making math approachable

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

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 [...]

5 Ways to help your kids connect with nature

2024-09-20T04:17:57-07:00April 26th, 2023|HomeLearners Network, Parents, Our Approach|

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 [...]

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 3 – Setting the stage for relational learning

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00April 19th, 2023|Our Philosophy, Who We Are|

By River Meyer, SelfDesign® Director of Organizational Learning and Culture This is the third article in a series exploring the SelfDesign philosophy.  Learning happens in relationship, whether that relationship is with a family member, a mentor, friends, books or videos, [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

Thanks to SelfDesign’s support and flexibility, this learner is setting world records in his sport

2023-03-29T09:05:06-07:00March 29th, 2023|Our Approach, Learner Stories|

On October 30, 2022, 18-year-old Nicholas set a world record in the men's 200-metre freestyle S14 swimming event at the FINA [International Swimming Federation] World Cup preliminaries in Toronto. Three months earlier, he had set a Commonwealth Games record in [...]

It’s official! Ministry of Education and Child Care announces that SelfDesign® Learning Community will be an independent provincial online school in August

2023-08-10T17:58:12-07:00March 25th, 2023|Our Approach|

After months of discussions, planning and contract reviews, we’re delighted to announce that SelfDesign® Learning Community will be beginning the 2023–2024 learning year as a B.C. independent provincial online learning school (POLS). The BC Ministry of Education and Child Care [...]

SelfDesign Support Services’ intake process: How to ensure your child has the specialized learning supports they need once they enrol

2023-03-15T09:45:45-07:00March 15th, 2023|Our Approach|

SelfDesign® Learning Community is all about supporting learners so that they can be successful in their learning and in meeting their learning goals. It’s what we do. It’s what we’re known for. It’s what sets us apart from many other [...]

Sign up for the 2023–2024 learning year at SelfDesign: Key dates for our community

2023-03-14T13:48:09-07:00March 8th, 2023|Our Approach|

SelfDesign Learning Community Returning learners and their siblings: Re-enrolment NOW OPEN Re-enrolment for SelfDesign® Learning Community opens today, March 8, for learners who are currently part of our kindergarten to grade 12 program. Please re-enrol as soon as possible to [...]

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