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Colombia: Learning about Medellin

Mar 31, 2017

I am slowly learning about Medellin. There is much to know as it has a long history. Today I learned firsthand about the strata system. Medellin is divided into six strata: 1 and 2 are lower income, 3 and 4...

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Greetings from Colombia!

Mar 28, 2017

In support of the growing relationship between Toronto's YMCA Academy and the YMCA of Medellin in Colombia, Teacher and Special...

Academics

Special Ballet Creole performance at the YMCA Academy!

Mar 22, 2017

The Toronto  based dance company Ballet Creole brought their performance of Saraka to the YMCA Academy. The performance of drum...

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It’s Megathon time at the Academy again!

Mar 3, 2017

The Megathon is the kickoff event for our school’s annual initiative to promote the connection between mental wellness and physical...

Academics

A Look at Families of Elements

Mar 2, 2017

On the 28th of November 2016, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) approved the name and symbols...

Academics

2017 Valentine’s Dance!

Feb 22, 2017

The YMCA Academy Leadership and Peer Support class hosted a Valentine’s Day dance on February 14th, 2017. The tickets were...

Academics

Biochemical Compounds in Food Samples

Feb 17, 2017

There are four broad classes of macromolecules that can be found in living systems. Each type of macromolecule has a...

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Skating Trip at Nathan Phillips Square

Feb 14, 2017

On Friday February the 10th the YMCA Academy embarked on its yearly walk to Nathan Phillips Square in order to...

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Tokens 4 Change: Youth Helping Youth

Feb 9, 2017

Once again YMCA Academy students participated in Tokens 4 Change, an annual event which raises funds for Youth Without Shelter,...