The ELAWS students have a rich school life, with a balance of learning, homework, socializing and work. Each student works in a co-op position for part of the week. At school, they combine classroom efforts with breaks between classes, enjoy time with friends, play volleyball in the gym at noon, and participate in our special integration days. During these days, the students gather in larger groups to engage in community service and learn employability skills that will benefit them in their future jobs."
Tuesday afternoons through the winter season is hockey time in ELAWS. We rent ice time in the arena across the street, and for anyone who wishes to join us, we have both a boys’ and a girls’ game of pick up hockey.
At lunch time on Monday and Tuesday, the small gym is available for a game of volleyball. We encourage the students to join us for some exercise and fun. The grade 12 leadership class at times throughout the school year will organize tournaments held during this time.
We enjoy visiting various businesses and organizations throughout the year. As the year concludes, we typically take a trip to either Niagara Falls or Toronto.
As the year winds down, we gather at Lions Hall to offer congratulations to the Grade 12 students for four years of learning and growing. The hall is decked out, the students are justifiably pleased to have made it this far, and their families can't help but be a little relieved and just a touch proud. The constant theme of the students' reflections is a paradox: That was a long haul, but it sure went fast! The staff invariably identifies this evening as the highlight of the school year.