Summer camps and activities for Home Learners!

2024-06-12T08:00:36-07:00June 12th, 2024|HomeLearners Network, Our Approach|

The buzz of summer vacation is here! A favourite time of year for many kiddos, summer is revered as the perfect time to explore, create, be social and spontaneous. It’s also full of opportunities to keep learning! HomeLearners Network (HLN) [...]

Our in-house therapists support learners and families on their SelfDesign journeys

2024-06-05T08:00:14-07:00June 5th, 2024|Our Approach|

​​When our learners find that they’re having difficulties keeping up with or managing their learning, SelfDesign is there to help. Every learner enrolled with SelfDesign® Learning Community can be referred by their learning consultant for support, if needed, from our [...]

SelfDesign scores high with prestigious re-accreditation

2024-05-22T11:43:47-07:00May 22nd, 2024|Our Approach|

SelfDesign® Learning Community recently received a glowing performance re-accreditation from the pre-eminent Cognia network. The re-accreditation — SelfDesign’s second since it was first accredited by Cognia in 2011 — demonstrates the school’s continuing success at meeting the needs of its [...]

Why mindfulness and meditation are important skills to add to your kid’s toolbox

2024-05-08T09:04:50-07:00May 8th, 2024|HomeLearners Network, Our Approach|

Mindfulness and meditation are often thought of as practices for adults. With hectic lives full of busy schedules and stressful challenges, it's no wonder so many people use these tools to keep them grounded. But did you know that mindfulness [...]

SelfDesign uses learner feedback to improve offerings and optimize the learning experience

2024-05-06T15:16:45-07:00May 1st, 2024|Featured-Blog, Our Approach|

Part 4 in our series on how we seek out and apply continuous learning and continuous improvement to all aspects of SelfDesign   When SelfDesign designed a new math offering for learners in grades 8 and 9 in 2022, our [...]

5 benefits of music and movement for kids

2024-05-06T13:24:26-07:00April 17th, 2024|HomeLearners Network, Our Approach|

Music and movement are powerful catalysts for your kids' growth and development! When incorporated into learning, they foster personal expression, confidence, creativity, collaboration, memory building and so much more. They can also spark an appreciation for the arts that transcends [...]

Grade 9 to 12 learners can turn to SelfDesign resource room for extra support in their learning

2024-04-03T08:51:03-07:00April 3rd, 2024|Our Approach|

Grades 10 to 12 at SelfDesign are flexible and customizable, in keeping with our learner-centered approach to learning. We provide a comprehensive, theme- and relationship-based approach to high school that aligns fully with the BC Ministry of Education and Child [...]

​​Learners have many ways to connect with peers and share interests at SelfDesign

2024-04-02T12:30:54-07:00March 27th, 2024|Our Approach|

“SelfDesign is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests in a different way,” says former SelfDesign learner Erik, a member of our Class of 2019. “It’s also a great opportunity to find like-minded people – which could be hard to [...]

Sign up for the 2024/25 learning year at SelfDesign! Here are key dates to keep in mind

2024-03-06T15:35:06-08:00March 6th, 2024|Our Approach|

SelfDesign® Learning Community Re-enrolment NOW OPEN If you are a family with learners currently enrolled in our kindergarten to grade 12 program or with learners currently registered in SelfDesign® Home Learning who wish to transfer into SelfDesign Learning Community, we’re [...]

SelfDesign’s 2023 Community Report celebrates a year of community and achievements

2024-02-28T10:51:07-08:00February 28th, 2024|Our Approach|

We are delighted, proud and grateful to share with you SelfDesign® Learning Foundation’s 2023 Community Report. ✅ Download the 2023 Community Report The report reflects on our work and celebrates the many accomplishments the foundation, its learners, families, educators and [...]

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