The Academy Literacy class is hard at work on a series of children’s books for the Central YMCA childcare centre. With a snowy backdrop and some festive tunes as the inspiration, students are writing and illustrating original stories for when the children visit next week. Academy ‘artist-in-residence’ Henry and our wonderful volunteer Peggy have also been lending their amazing art skills to the project.
On Friday October 28th, the Academy Careers, Health Care, Media Arts and Science classes will be attending Career Mash, a hybrid career information fair and technology showcase at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall. The event will feature a panel discussion with three of Toronto’s freshest young tech leaders, and an expo with 50+ booths from different employers and post-secondary programs (including colleges, universities, and apprenticeships) in the technology realm.
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The Grade 10 Gym class decided to recognize the qualities each member of the YMCA Academy community bring to our collective. Here’s what we value! Be Proud. We have an amazing community!
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The Native Studies class attended the Welcome Gathering to officially open the 2011 ImagineNATIVE Film and New Media Festival – a festival that showcases films, videos, installations and web art from Indigenous groups worldwide. We were treated to delicious food, vendors selling art and jewellery as well as a number of amazing performances from musicians and dancers from South Africa, Russia and Canada.
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On Friday, September 30th, the YMCA Academy grade 10 Civics class attended ‘The Next Edition: Operation Vote’ youth symposium at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. Students enjoyed musical performances and guest speakers, and attended afternoon workshops. The aim of the symposium was to engage youth in voting and politics.
