In the Communication Technology class Animation Unit, students recently undertook a project centered around the 12 Principles of Animation. The objective was to create animation that effectively showcased their understanding of these principles. The students demonstrated their creative skills and knowledge in basic 2D Animation. The project was an opportunity for students to put what they had learned into practice…
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The YMCA Academy is a Ministry of Education–inspected, alternative school in downtown Toronto offering wrap-around special education support.
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The Academy admits young people in grades 6-12 who have learning style differences and/or who seek a smaller, more supportive learning environment.
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The Academy is ideal for students with learning disabilities, mild diagnoses on the autism spectrum, attention issues, and anxiety.
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Latest Academy News
Jack Chapter and World Mental Health Day Assembly
One of the newer extracurricular opportunities at the YMCA Academy is our school’s very own Jack Chapter. This high school leadership club was formed in March 2023, and is part of the national network of youth-led groups supported by the Jack.org Chapter program. Jack chapters work “to identify and break down barriers to positive mental health and make concrete change…
Spirit Week
With last week being the first full week back at school, we wanted to continue the momentum and have some more fun! We had many participants throughout the week with students dressing up, attending staff-led events, and representing their teams! Tuesday was the start of spirit week with “Sports Day”! Our community represented their favourite sports teams including the Blue…