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Feb. 17th, 2011 - Academy Adjective Graffiti Day!

Feb 17, 2011

In an attempt to make our school environment more descriptive, the grades 9 and 10 English classes brainstormed a plethora of adjectives for a variety of nouns.  People, places and things were transformed to helpful, sleep-deprived people, bustling, peaceful places...

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Jan. 18th, 2011 - Elder visits Native Studies class

Jan 18, 2011

The Grade 11 Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada class was fortunate to be able to host elder Jacquie Lavelley from...

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Jan. 7th, 2011 - Geo students all over the map

Jan 7, 2011

The Grade 9 Geography students are looking at our relationship with the world this week.  By exploring issues such as...

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Dec. 10th, 2010 - ‘Write for Rights’ Campaign Pics

Dec 10, 2010

On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, the grade 11 English class participated in Amnesty International’s ‘Write for Rights’ campaign....

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Nov. 18th, 2010 - Swing Dancing at the Academy!

Nov 18, 2010

On Monday November 15th, the History class turned into a dance class!  As part of our Unit on the 1920’s...

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Nov. 12th, 2010 - Exploring our local Geography

Nov 12, 2010

On November 10th, Grade 9 Geography students went on a walk to get to know our neighborhood.  We noticed many...

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Oct. 9th, 2010 - Reference Library Field Trip

Oct 9, 2010

Dear Parents / Guardians, Just a reminder that the Toronto Reference Library - On-line periodical and journal research workshop field...

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Oct. 8th, 2010 - Grade 11 English Goes Hollywood

Oct 8, 2010

Lights, camera, action! This week in grade 11 English, students have been working on PSA’s for Peace- short peace-related public...

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Sept. 21st, 2010 - Meeting the Governor General

Sep 21, 2010

Yesterday, 2 YMCA Academy students had the opportunity to attend the "Toronto Youth Dialogue" and meet Governor General Michaëlle Jean,...