The largest and arguably one of the most trusted news broadcasters in Canada, CBC News (including its online website) is a popular destination for information about books and reading in general. CBC News produces television, radio and podcast shows that feature book debates, battle of the books and other contests in “Canada Reads.” The CBC
In a short few weeks, the school year will come to a close and you might be thinking about getting a summer job or a part-time job to continue through the year. As a high school student or recent graduate, you are in a competitive job market. You need a resume and a cover letter
We are often asked by parents what are the advantages of our online elementary school. Here are some of the highlights of our program. The Ontario Elementry Curriculum All of our courses (Grade 6 to 8) are designed to meet the expectations of the Ontario Elementry Curriculum as well as the expectations of Growing Success.
The Ontario government recently announced a ban on cellphone use in the classroom for non-educational purposes. The new regulation goes into effect at the start of the new school year. According to the provincial government, students will no longer be able to bring their cellphone to class, unless they receive special permission from their teacher(s)
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions? If you do, you are certainly not alone, and help is available. Although it isn’t discussed as openly and as frequently as often as it should be, mental health touches everyone directly or indirectly at some point in their lifetime. And teens are not
With March Break and new beginnings in the air, now is a great time to take a break from the sedentary side of academics, get physically active and have fun. Indoors or out, high impact or low, it’s always a good time to try new fitness activities. With temperatures rising and more sunny days on
The first year of college or university is full of unknowns. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that it will be one of the most exciting and worthwhile experiences of your life. If you are inching closer to the first year, you might be wondering about those unknowns. You’ve heard the rumors, and you’re wondering what
Math was always a weak subject for me as a student. It seemed no matter how hard I tried, I could not grasp the concepts and I certainly could not relate to them. I wondered, why did I need to solve the problem that “X” was facing? How could that possibly apply to me? I
