We are pleased to let you know that secondary students (Years 7–11) no longer need to wear lanyards to school. Thank you for supporting this routine over the past year—it really helped during a time of change.

Please ensure that your child keeps their photo identification with them should the security team need to confirm their year group and identity when entering the College site.

Before heading off for the Eid break, we kindly ask:

•  All Years 7–10 students to return their lanyards to their form tutor.

• Year 11 and Year 13 students should return theirs to their Head of Year when they are next in for exams.

• Year 12 students must retain their lanyards for the coming academic year, unless they are not returning.

This small change coincides with an update to the Primary School uniform, and we’re excited to move forward with a simpler, tidier look across the College!

Please note: All Sixth Formers will continue to wear their lanyards.

Sarah Kiernan Webb

Secondary Deputy Head - Pastoral

I am pleased to share information about the Online Summer Problem-Solving Course offered by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC). This course provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop advanced problem-solving skills over the summer break.

Course Dates

• Start Date: Monday 30th June 2025
  
  

• End Date: Friday 15th August 2025
  
  

• Registration Deadline: Friday 6th June 2025

Who Should Participate

This course is recommended for students currently in Years 11 (Further Mathematics), 12, and 13. It is particularly beneficial for those considering studying mathematics, computer science, engineering, or the physical sciences at university.

Course Format

The course is delivered entirely online and includes:

• A series of self-guided video lessons
  
  

• Weekly quizzes and assignments with set submission dates
  
  

• Online discussion boards for peer collaboration and instructor support

Assessment

Participants will complete:

• One quiz and one assignment per week (six of each in total)
  
  

• All submissions will be graded with constructive feedback provided

Certificates:

• Certificate of Achievement for a final grade of 70% or above
  
  

• Certificate of Participation for a final grade between 50% and 69%
  
  

Please note: this course does not carry university credit.

Course Fee

• Fee: $250 CAD (payable upon registration)
  
  

• Please note that this fee is non-refundable.

Registration

Registration must be completed by the individual participant and not through the school.

To register and find further information, please visit:

https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/workshops/online-summer-courses 

Kimberley Nye

Mathematics Enrichment Coordinator