A school-wide initiative designed to enrich student learning and achievement by connecting the academic curriculum with real-world knowledge through meaningful partnerships with individuals and organizations.

The St. Michael’s College School Community & Learning Partnerships Programme facilitates Deep Learning (inquiry-based) by combining:

Experiential Learning + Independent Study + Learning Partnerships

Experiential Learning
The acquisition of knowledge through real-life experience, reflection and application.

Independent Study
Student learning through motivation and curiosity.

Learning Partnerships
The relationship between individuals learning from one another.
 

Deep Learning / Inquiry-based Learning

An approach to teaching and learning that uses the six C’s of 21st century global competency: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Character, Community, and Citizenship.

Experiential learning opportunities facilitated by Community & Learning Partnerships include those in the following professions: legal, healthcare, business, engineering, information technology, architecture, design thinking, among others.

In the Media

National Post:
Going beyond the classroom for real-world experiences

Toronto Star:
Project comes full circle as grads give back