Students
"Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less travelled by." Robert Frost
Resources and global examples of Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary Student programs which showcase holistic learning around the world.
The hope with our program is to provide opportunities using technology and connecting with students globally to build an awareness of our elements of our well-being and to understand your place in the world and develop your skills not only with curriculum but also as you approach learning with your head, heart and hand.
Geometry in Construction: a secondary school class which has students learn math concepts and skills by building tiny homes near St. Louis, Missouri. Further information can be found here:
https://hechingerreport.org/students-apply-geometry-lessons-to-build-tiny-houses/
First Lego League, First Robotics International Program
A program which challenges students to problem solve real life problems, apply math, science and engineering skills to build an effective robot and core values which involve working with team members effectively.
The non-profit organization Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha introduced solar-powered floating schools in Bangladesh to ensure children's uninterrupted education even during the height of the monsoon season.
Davy College students from Cajamarca, Peru visited Quebec City and Toronto in 2012 during their yearly study trip. Their visit to Toronto was one I coordinated and organized. They spent mornings at Blessed Cardinal Newman Secondary School, TCDSB and afternoons visiting various tourist attractions in the city. Below are some pictures of their time spent in Toronto.
UTMUN (University of Toronto Model United Nation) is a four-day Conference which provides students with unique and exciting educational opportunities as they problem solve, engage in debates and master the art of diplomacy and negotiation. UTMUN committees integrate dynamic and real-world crises that carry far-reaching international implications. It models the GIMUN Geneva International Model United Nations which is run entirely by students and groups internationally.