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Academy partners with Digital Literacy + Coding pilot!

Apr 13, 2018

The YMCA Academy has always leveraged computer technology in the service of student learning. Laptop-based assistive technologies are at the heart of the supports we provide to a wide range of learning styles. Thus, when we had an opportunity to...

Academics

Megathon: Academy Rowing Crew’s 24-hour row!

Feb 28, 2018

The school is abuzz with this year’s MEGA Megathon challenge… It’s just 2 days until the Academy Rowing Crew’s 24-hour...

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Youth Exchange Canada: Haida Gwaii – Day Five

Jul 4, 2017

On Friday, our last day, we went surfing and swimming in the Pacific Ocean. The wetsuits were very hard to...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Haida Gwaii – Day Four

Jun 29, 2017

On the Thursday we were in Haida Gwaii we were preparing for an overnight trip in a cabin on North...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Haida Gwaii – Day Three

Jun 26, 2017

On Wednesday we got to help out and volunteer for different activities. Some of us got to help out at...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Haida Gwaii – Day Two

Jun 22, 2017

On day 2 of the trip, The YMCA Academy students went on a boat ride to the west coast of...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Haida Gwaii – Day One

Jun 21, 2017

On the first day, we all went to the Haida heritage centre. Before it started, two Haida students led me...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto – Day Six

May 17, 2017

On April 28th, 2017 it was the last day of the Youth Exchange before the twins had to leave. We...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto – Day Five

May 16, 2017

On Thursday, Academy students came to school and attended their first period classes or “study hall” to catch up a...