Guest Speaker Series
Education about the ADD brain and Strategies for Supporting ADD Teenagers
Presented by: ADD Coach Ann Clarkson
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Apr. 25th, 2012 – Evergreen Brickworks Session
Students braved the inclement late April weather to lend a hand with the development of a children’s play area at Evergreen at the Brickworks. Students also took a tour of the garden centre to peruse possible plants for a garden. We were treated to a surprise visit by the Academy’s own Jessie, who is enjoying a successful stint as a co-op student in the centre.
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Apr. 3rd, 2012 – Eco-Ambassador Program Update
Statefarm’s Eco-Ambassador Program begins Segment Three: “Urban Ecology”
Our Statefarm funded Eco-Ambassador program is in full-swing. This week we began Segment Three: Urban Ecology. Evergreen staff, Stuart and Liz, visited the Academy and provided an introduction to the concept of Urban Ecology. We spent much of our time setting up a values system for our end of program project: Greening the FDC childcare space.
Last year the Academy began greening the childcare space. We had little idea what would be suitable – but we worked hard. As the snow melted and the ground became visible, at the FDC, we were eager to see last year’s survivors. With Evergreen’s expertise and our hard work – we look forward to an amazing space!
Mar. 6th, 2012 – Ontario Court of Justice Trip
Thanks to the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) Courtrooms & Classrooms program, the YMCA Academy grade 11 English class had the chance to visit the Ontario Court of Justice at 311 Jarvis Street. On Wednesday, February 29th, the students were given a tour of the facility, observed court in session, and had the opportunity to meet with a Justice of the Peace. The excursion made many of the events of the novel Monster come to life, and served as an excellent introduction to the upcoming debate unit, during which students will explore issues related to youth criminal justice.
Feb. 16th, 2012 – Evergreen Kitchen Session Pics
Evergreen Brickworks, students and teachers alike put on there aprons and chefs hats to once again cook up a storm in Evergreens kitchen. The theme this time was black box cooking. Students were given a bunch of different ingredients and given the opportunity to cook with those ingredients as they pleased. This allowed for the use of not only organic ingredients, but also an organic experience. Students learned how to use a variety of ingredients (a la Chef at Home) that they can find in their refrigerator to make a meal.
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