What does the graphic novel of an Iranian girl, a translation of a Spanish romantic poem and a submarine have in common? They all point to something profound about the constraints we face in the pursuit of knowledge. Whether it be the cultural barrier of lived experience that the reader faces; or the problems inherent in operating in a world of multiple languages; or the physical limitations we face discovering the depths of the ocean; each object points to the struggle we fa

What do I need to know to make the right decisions for my future? A question that creeps up when we start high school. People ask, "What do you want to do when you are done with school?" And the answer is complex and does not appear out of the blue. When planning for tertiary or post-secondary education, many factors play a role. Most importantly, we need to look at the young person entering adult life: what is their passion, what are their interests and strengths, and where

In our Design classrooms, learning goes far beyond textbooks and theoretical models, it comes to life through hands-on problem solving. A fundamental part of our curriculum challenges students to take on real-world environmental issues, such as finding creative, practical ways to re-purpose everyday cardboard waste into meaningful, high-use products. As seen in the photos, our young designers are diving headfirst into the design process. Using everyday materials alongside pre