Intensive Essay Writing Course – Learn to Become an Expert at Academic Writing

09 May

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From August 6 – August 24, The Study will be offering an Intensive Summer Essay Writing Course for senior high school students, and first and second year University students. The Essay Writing Course provides an opportunity for aspiring students to develop and hone the craft of effective academic writing. The course will teach and train everything from pre-writing to thesis development to personal editing and revision, and will culminate with work on transforming “B” papers into “A” papers through a behind the scenes look at how essays are read and evaluated at the University level. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn to write more effectively and efficiently, and to earn better grades in English and the Humanities.

The course runs each weekday from August 6 – 24 from 9am – 12pm. The registration fee is $700. For more information, contact info@thestudyschool.ca or call us at 416.929.1630.

Essay Writing Fundamentals Course

Essay Writing Fundamentals Course Informational Flyer

Registration Form

2012 Essay Writing Enrolment Form

2012 Essay Writing Enrolment Form


Completed registration can be returned with payment to 20 Glebe Road East, Toronto, ON, M4S 1N6 or by fax to 416.929.1631 until July 1, 2012.

Camp Wahanowin and The Study Team Up

13 Apr

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July 25 – August 5, 2012 – Join your friends and meet some great new ones at Camp Wahanowin for an overnight camp experience with a decidedly Study-like twist. Teachers from school will be attending and providing some morning programming for students as supplement to all the fantastic Wahanowin activities:

  • Sailing
  • Water Skiing
  • Tennis
  • Swimming
  • Camp Fires
Camp Wahanowin

Camp Wahanowin

 

The Study has partnered with Camp Wahanowin for this unique opportunity to spend 11 nights at the beautiful Waterfront facility in Orillia.

Interested families can contact info@thestudyschool.ca to RSVP for an evening meet and greet with Camp Director Bruce Nashman.

Brain Camp 2012

13 Apr

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From June 18 – June 29, The Study will be offering its Second Annual Summer Brain Camp. Brain Camp is an opportunity for middle school students to invigorate their minds, engage in exciting and challenging academic exercise, and have fun with outdoor activities during the early summer before heading off to camp or family vacation.

Brain Camp Informational Flyer

Brain Camp Informational Flyer

For more information please inquire to info@thestudyschool.ca or 416.929.1630.

Registration Form

Completed registration can be returned with payment to 20 Glebe Road East, Toronto, ON, M4S 1N6 or by fax to 416.929.1631 until June 6, 2011.

Registration Open

07 Feb

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February marks open season for applicants for the 2012-2013 school year. Registration formally runs until our equal consideration date, March 30, 2012. As a small school offering individualized education, we offer meetings and school visits for each prospective candidate. Contact the school at 416.929.1630 or info@thestudyschool.ca to inquire.

High-school (grade 9) application form
Middle-school application form

Independence Month

06 Feb

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“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”     
- Denis Waitley, American Author

Independent Learning

Independent Learning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This month is focussed on Independence and students are completing a series of learning activities to support development of this attribute. Fridays throughout the month will have students completing self-directed presentations, and assessment and feedback will be implemented across curriculum for independent work skills.  If you are interested in pursuing this topic further please feel free to explore “Michael Grahame Moore’s biography“.

Independence month will run until February 29, 2012.

Lecture 2: Understanding Neuroplasticity

01 Feb

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On March 7, join us for an evening of learning

The Study has initiated an ongoing evening program; a lecture series for parents and teachers to learn about and discuss current issues in raising and educating students.  This lecture, presented by our multi-award winning guest Dr. John Vervaeke will focus on neuroplasticity and review the emergent methods and strategies that can be used to harness the power of the plastic brain.

Lecture 2: Understanding Neuroplasticity

Lecture 2: Understanding Neuroplasticity

Dr. Vervaeke holds a BA from McMaster University, BSc., MA, and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He teaches in the Department of Psychology – cognitive science and the Buddhism, psychology, and mental health program – at the University of Toronto. He also teaches classes in insight meditation and tai chi at the university’s Multifaith Centre.

His research interests are: the cognitive science of relevance realization, the nature of general intelligence, the nature of consciousness, the nature of wisdom, rationality, insight problem solving, conceptual metaphor, the methodology of theoretical psychology, and the growing confluence between cognitive science, neuroscience, and Buddhism.

He has won several teaching awards including the APUS undergraduate teaching award for “outstanding teaching in the category of the humanities.” You can view some of his teachings here.

If you are interested in attending, or learning more about the event, please contact us directly at rsvp@thestudyschool.ca.

Making Connections Month

13 Jan

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“Making mental connections is our most crucial learning tool, the essence of human intelligence; to forge links; to go beyond the given; to see patterns, relationships, context.”     
- Marilyn Ferguson, American Author

Making Connections

Making Connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This month is focussed on Making Connections and students are encouraged to and will be rewarded for connecting academic learning to their experiences and to a greater extent the social/political world in which they live.  If you are interested in pursuing this topic further please feel free to explore “Think Tank 2011: Making Connections“.

Making connections month will run until January 31, 2012.

Risk Taking Month

02 Dec

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“It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s because we dare not venture that they are difficult.”     - Seneca, Roman philosopher

 

In an effort to provide a tangible and measurable platform for developing learning skills and executive functions, Middle School teachers have implemented themed months throughout the school year.  Each month will focus on a particular aspect of studentship. Throughout the course of the month students will be evaluated on each of their deliverables and on their day to day work based both on the quality of their work and on demonstration of the particular learning skill.

Risk Taking

Risk Taking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This month is focussed on Risk Taking and students are encouraged to and will be rewarded for taking academic risks.  This feedback rich environment has initially shown strong results and we expect to observe derivative results in growing self-efficacy by months end. Risk taking is building a significant gravitas in teaching and academic circles as one of the few effective ways of addressing how children feel about themselves as students and learners. If you would like to read more on the topic, please feel free to explore “What if the Secret to Success Is Failure?“.

Risk taking month will run until December 31, 2011.

Lecture Series Commencing – November 30, 2011

21 Nov

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You are Invited to Join Us for an Evening of Learning

The Study has initiated a new ongoing evening program; a lecture series for parents and teachers to learn of and discuss current issues in raising and educating students.  The first lecture, presented by our esteemed guest Dr. Gerard Klein will focus on managing the complex emotions of children and adolescents.

Night Series - Lecture 1: Managing Adolescent Emotions

Night Series - Lecture 1: Managing Adolescent Emotions

Dr. Gerard Klein is a clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with learning exceptionalities, developmental disabilities and/or emotional challenges. He is a consultant for several children’s mental health centres and schools, both private and public, where he has consulted on a broad spectrum of cases and situations.

He teaches parents how to deal with children with complex emotional issues, and has run numerous social skills and anger control groups. He is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the Ontario Psychological Association and ONTABA.

Open House Approaching – Save the Date

11 Oct

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Join us for an interactive evening for prospective families to experience The Study.  Meet the school faculty and administrators, view student work (including a multimedia dance presentation, and learn about extra-curricular activities and our new Neurofeedback initiative. Share your questions and comments about the school, or education in the broader context with faculty and current parents.

Join us in celebrating education.

Open House Invitation

Open House Invitation

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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