Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Updated Ontario Curriculum

The goal of Ontario secondary schools is to support high-quality learning while giving individual students the opportunity to choose programs that suit their skills and interests. 

The updated Ontario curriculum, in combination with a broader range of learning options outside traditional classroom instruction, will enable students to better customize their high school education and improve their prospects for success in school and in life.

The revised curriculum recognizes that, today and in the future, students need to be critically literate in order to synthesize information, make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and thrive in an ever-changing global community. 

It is important that students be connected to the curriculum; that they see themselves in what is taught, how it is taught, and how it applies to the world at large. 

The curriculum recognizes that the needs of learners are diverse, and helps all learners develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives they need to be informed, productive, caring, responsible, healthy, and active citizens in their own communities and in the world.

See the full PDF
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/health9to12.pdf

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Sunday, January 17, 2016

Safe and Accepting Schools: Premier's Awards 2015 - 16

Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools

What are the Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools? A safe, inclusive and accepting environment makes a school a great place to learn! The Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools recognize those teams across the province that have done exceptional and innovative work in creating a safe, inclusive and accepting school environment.

Recipients of the award:
The award recognizes schools that have demonstrated initiative, creativity and leadership in promoting a safe, inclusive and accepting school climate.

Recipients of the 2014-2015 Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools
Aldergrove Public School
Conestoga Public School
École élémentaire catholique Lamoureux – Enseignement personalise
James Robinson Public School
L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
Notre Dame High School
St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School
Tilbury Area Public School
White Oakes Secondary School

more info at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/award.html

2015-16 Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools

Nominations are now open!
New nomination form is now easier to complete!
Download a form and start your submission today!
Deadline: February 19, 2016 – 5 pm EST


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Monday, April 22, 2013

Provincial Ministries of Education

In Canada, education is important for success and many people in Canada complete post-secondary education, which is after their graduation from high school.

Free public education begins at age four or five and must continue until age 15 or 16, depending on provicial laws.

You can visit the provincial Ministry of Education websites for the province or territory in which you live at the following links.

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