“At Sirius Stars, I meet new people, learn new things, and have fun . . . my teacher (takes) things that are hard and turns them into something fun.” Christina, “Sirius Stars” summer student York Catholic District School Board has put together a thorough (and thoroughly engaging) video … [Read more...] about YCDSB’s “Sirius Stars” summer program generates some seriously positive feedback
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Now available: Grade 7/8 Math Guide for SLP Numeracy Component
Grade 7 and 8 Mathematics Summer Learning Program: Guide for Numeracy Component, a resource developed for CODE (Council of Ontario Directors of Education) by OMCA (Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association) as a support for the 2021 CODE Summer Learning Program, is now available. The … [Read more...] about Now available: Grade 7/8 Math Guide for SLP Numeracy Component
Rapports – Programmes d’apprentissage pendant l’été 2020
Une année de défis sans précédent--- et de succès inspirants Pour la première fois depuis le lancement des programmes d'apprentissage pendant l'été (Programmes d’été) de CODE/ministère de l'Éducation il y a 10 ans, le programme 2020 n'était offert que par le biais de l'apprentissage en … [Read more...] about Rapports – Programmes d’apprentissage pendant l’été 2020
2020 Summer Learning Reports
A year of unprecedented challenges—and inspiring successes For the first time since the CODE/Ministry of Education Summer Learning Programs (SLPs) started 10 years ago, the 2020 program was offered only through online learning. With the COVID-19 pandemic posing such unusual and unprecedented … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Learning Reports
Windsor Star: SLP students “showing significant gains”
According to the Windsor Star, "Summer Learning programs are proving perhaps the best short-term investment area school boards make each year." The article, which highlights summer learning programs in the Greater Essex County and Windsor-Essex Catholic district school boards, notes that students … [Read more...] about Windsor Star: SLP students “showing significant gains”
Barrie Examiner: “Simcoe County students getting head start on learning”
"While most seven- and eight-year-olds are passing the time away this summer," reports Ian McInroy of the Barrie Examiner, "groups of students across Simcoe County are in learning mode, and they're loving it." "The Simcoe County District School Board's summer learning program for grades 2 and 3 … [Read more...] about Barrie Examiner: “Simcoe County students getting head start on learning”
