Latest Events

Latest Events
Academics

Tissue Paper Stained Glass

Dec 8, 2014

The Grade 9 Native Studies class created stunning tissue paper "stained glass" compositions inspired by the artworks of the Ojibway, Algonquin and Mi'kmaq First Nations. Using thick black lines, a broad colour pallet and abstract designs, students applied elements often...

Academics

Art Gallery of Ontario 2014

Dec 1, 2014

The Grade 9 Expressing Aboriginal Cultures class visited the Art Gallery of Ontario on a snowy morning this week.  We...

Academics

Elephant Toothpaste Lab

Oct 22, 2014

Learning about the 6 types of chemical reactions is not always exciting for everyone, especially if it is done solely...

Academics

Feast of Thanks Potluck Lunch 2014

Oct 21, 2014

This past Thanksgiving, staff and students celebrated Canada's Indigenous peoples and cultures at our third annual Feast of Thanks potluck...

Environmental Stewardship

Evergreen Downsview Park

Oct 21, 2014

On October 10, the Academy set out for its first of two annual tree planting outings at Downsview Park for...

Community

YMCA/TD Bank Greening Event

Oct 3, 2014

Academy students dig in at YMCA/TD Bank greening event! On Tuesday, YMCA Academy staff and students joined with volunteers from...

Environmental Stewardship

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 2014

Oct 3, 2014

As part of The YMCA Academy’s commitment to environmental stewardship, the entire school participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup...

Beyond the Classroom

First Spirit Day of the year!

Sep 29, 2014

Academy staff and students celebrated the school's first spirit day of the year in style. Thursday was "Hat Day," and...

Head of School

September Blues?

Sep 23, 2014

I remember having the September blues as a student. For me, as for many of you I’m sure, making the...