Drop-In Days

We are hosting a series of Drop-In Days to meet the Junior School Principal, Mr. Robert Hamilton. The Drop-In Days have gone well so far, but we could always use the help of the Laureate College community in referring families to us. We have upcoming days from March 10-14 from 9am-5pm, and more to follow. Click the link below to RSVP to any of the Drop-In Days. Repost, refer, recommend!

Exchange Program Opportunity

Laureate College is a proud partner of Canada International Student Placement Inc., an organization that offers our students the opportunity to study abroad.

"CISPI is proud to work with Ontario school districts and Laureate College, and is your gateway to unforgettable student exchange experiences. While we specialize in connecting students with language acquisition through immersion, we also pride ourselves in making this as seamless as possible for all of our partners involved. With our carefully curated programs, tailored to each student's interests and goals, we ensure a safe, supportive, and transformative journey abroad. We are committed to providing personalized guidance every step of the way, ensuring a smooth experience for students, parents and all schools involved. CISPI appreciates the support and looks forward to welcoming new students abroad."

Follow the link below to learn more about the opportunity to study abroad through CISPSI.

New Students

Students who have joined the LC Community starting Term 3

Fuseina

Fuseina is a grade 10 student who loves kids, cooking, and creating art. She is Ghanian, and some of her main hobbies are fashion and design. As a day student, Fuseina is not required to join any after school clubs, but has still gotten involved in the boxing and fitness club 2 days a week. Her favourite subject this term is Cooperative Education, where she has found a placement at the Montessori School beside Laureate College. She spends half her day there assisting in supervising 16 students, and is also looking into volunteering at Camp Laureate.

Rachel

Rachel is a grade 12 student from Shanghai, China. She enjoys badminton, music, and art. One of Rachel's interests is sharing her art creation journey on social media, where she has even earned some money doing so. This term, Rachel is involved in the baking, anime, and short film clubs. 

Photography Contest 2025

Thank you to all of our students who participated in the 2025 Photography Contest! The contest has concluded, and all submissions are being reviewed by the judging panel. Winners will be announced on March 17, so stay tuned!

Webinars

We are hosting a series of webinars from February-May on various topics relating to Laureate College! Learn more about the Gifted Arts, Boarding Program, and Music program at our school. If you are interested in attending, follow the link below.

Updates

Term 3 STEAM Project

Project Overview: Students will design and build a glider that will be thrown from a 4-story building, the top of Laureate College. The goal is to create a glider that stays in the air for the longest distance. The gliders will be tested by throwing them off the building, and the one that travels the furthest will win. Students are encouraged to apply principles of physics, engineering, and aerodynamics to optimize their designs. To learn more about this term's STEAM Project, email Mr. Hayashi, who is in charge of running the project.

Testimonials

We are calling on all Laureate parents and students to share their experiences with us! As a young school, we rely heavily on our community to spread the word about us. Testimonials will be an essential part of promoting what we do here, so please do not hesitate to share what Laureate College means to you and your family!

Weekly Spotlight

DCS3O: Cooperative Education

What's Happening in February/March

Recap

Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award 

University Tours

Student Awards

Birthday Celebration

Upcoming Dates

• Mar. 3-14: March Break 
• Mar. 10-14: Drop In Days 9am - 5pm / March Break Camp
• Mar. 11: Gifted Arts in Music Webinar RSVP
• Mar. 17: Student Leadership Assembly
• Mar. 19: School excursion to attend "Come From Away" in Toronto
• Mar. 20: Parent Teacher Interviews
• Mar. 21: Mid-term report cards distributed
• Mar. 27: Character and Leadership Development Webinar RSVP
• Mar. 28: Birthday Celebration

Laureate Boarding Life

Shopping Trips

Students in the boarding program have regular opportunities to go on shopping trips. This usually involved visiting malls or other shopping centers, and a favourite among students is visiting Nations in Hamilton, a grocery store that sells various international foods.

Co-curriculars

Term 3 Clubs

The after school clubs running in Term 3 from 3:30-4:30 PM are:

• Monday: Anime, Ping Pong, Volunteer, Boxing/Fitness
• Tuesday: IELTS Prep, Film, Yearbook Design, Boxing/Fitness 
• Wednesday: Baking, Pool/Billiards, Boxing/Fitness
• Thursday: Gaming, Short Film & Analysis, Chess, Boxing/Fitness

2024 - 2025 Gifted Arts Student Council

Gifted Arts Enrichment Program

• Monday - Wednesdays 7:30 - 10:30 pm
  Creative Studio with Ixchel Suarez
• Tuesdays 9:50-10:50 am
  Student Arts Council Meeting
• Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm
  Music/Vocal Studio with Dr. Lina Li
• Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm
  Life drawing/Fine Arts Studio with Tritan Braho 
• Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  Illustration and Character Design with Genevieve Monk & Prof. Ixchel Suarez.
• Fridays 3:30 - 5:00 pm
  Portfolio Preparation and workshops with Ixchel Suarez
  

LC class of 2025

Scholarships

Ashlyn: $2,000 (University of Ottawa), $1,000 (McMaster University)

Emilio: $15,000 (York University), $5,500 (Western University)

Sally: $3,000 (University of Toronto Mississauga)

Violet: $41,000 (Huron University)

Guidance & University Placement Plan 

1. University Applications

• University individual portal account registration
• One-on-one supplementary application guidance (ongoing essay writing and interview training)
• Students' OUAC marks have been uploaded

2. University information Activities

• Students are strongly encouraged to attend the March break university campus tour

3. Mental Health Counselling

• Bi-weekly formal and informal communications to build confidence and address concerns or stressful issues. Students are encouraged to maintain a healthy balance between study and relaxation.​

Please feel free to contact Guidance Counsellor: solo.yang@laureatecollege.ca

For requests regarding Ontario Student Transcript or OUAC marks submission please contact: cherubina.debartolo@laureatecollege.ca

ArtStudios@Laureate

Registrations are open for the following programs: 

Arts 

• Adult Art Studio                                          Thursdays, 10 am -12:30 pm 

• Art Studio 7+                                                Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

• Illustration & Character Design           Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• Youth Art Studio                                         Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

• Fine Art Studio                                             Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Register

Burlington Children's Choir

• Little Voices (JK-G2)                                  $300/Semester
• Growing Voices (G3-7).                             $400/Semester
• Senior Choir (G8 and up)                          $600/Semester 

Register 

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Parents Corner

Next Newsletter

Parents can expect the next newsletter to be released on Tuesday, March 18 rather than the regular scheduled time of Thursday March 20.

2025/2026 Early Bird Re-registration Deadline

Reminder! The early bird re-registration deadline is quickly approaching. Re-register before March 20 to receive the early bird discount of 2% off of the tuition fee. The re-registration deadline will be April 20 for those who do not take advantage of the discount. There will be a late fee of $300 for registration after the April deadline. We are looking forward to welcoming back students for the 2025/2026 school year!

New Attendance Reporting Procedure

Moving forward, parents are asked to report any absences or late arrivals to attendance@laureatecollege.ca or call the school and leave a message.

Snow Day Procedures

For any snow days or school closures, the school principal will inform staff and faculty members at 6:45 am. The house advisors will then inform their students accordingly.

Cell Phone Policy

As of September 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Education introduced the No Cell Phone Policy during school hours. There was discretion at the secondary level to use cell phones as a learning tool under the direction of the teachers that we followed in term 1 and 2. However, the observations from staff is that cell phones are being used for personal reasons.

Therefore, starting term 3 (Wednesday January 29, 2025), no cell phone is permitted from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. If students are involved in an after-school club, no cell phones are permitted from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. For boarding students, cell phones are permitted after 4:30 pm and during study hall. 

If the new policy is not adhered to, the students will be reported to the office and required to leave their cell phone in the main office until the end of the school day. Repeated violation of no cell phone will lead to further consequences. If there is an emergency where you must contact your child, please call the main office at 416-800-8434 where arrangements will be made to connect you with your child.

Washer/Dryer for Sale

We are looking to re-home two commercial grade washer/dryer sets on the first floor to make way for a new science lab! We are currently hearing offers for a 40LB and 55LB capacity OPL Washer, and two dryers. If you have any leads or connections that may be interested in taking them off our hands please reach out to gavin.barr@laureatecollege.ca

Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunities

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable volunteering and leadership experience by participating in our 2025 summer camp. Find out more on our website.

Students can also apply for a counsellor position on our website.

Stay Connected with Us on Social Media!

Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube (check out our new school video)

Our community is blossoming every week, and we’d be thrilled to have you join us and help it grow even bigger! Our goal is to reach 100 followers on Facebook, and we appreciate every person who brings us closer to that goal. 

Repost, Refer, and Recommend!

March Break Camp (5-12 years of age) 

Camp Laureate offers engaging STEAM activities with a low camper-to-staff ratio for personalized experiences. Themed days and hands-on projects keep campers excited to learn and explore every day.

Spread the news! Registration opened on December 16, 2024.

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Summer Day Camp (6-14 years of age)

Congratulations to our Camp Laureate team for reaching 46% capacity for our 2025 summer camp, with 544 registrations already in the month of January! Each week of camp is packed with Science, Technology, Sports, and Arts sessions, led by our highly qualified specialists and supported by a low camper-to-counselor ratio. Campers enjoy a mix of specialty programs, traditional camp activities, and nutritious lunches prepared by our kitchen staff. Register now for Summer 2025 for an unforgettable summer of learning, friendship, and fun!

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Students who are interested in volunteering or employment as a counsellor for March Break Camp or Summer Day Camp programs, please contact camp director Ms. Westoby at katie.westoby@laureatecollege.ca 

Pool Table

PowerSchool

PowerSchool serves as Laureate's online platform, providing you with access to your child's academic progress, grades, and attendance records. New timetables are now available to view. We highly encourage parents to regularly check PowerSchool to remain informed and up-to-date on school announcements and their child's performance, please contact Ms. Debartolo at cherubina.debartolo@laureatecollege.ca for assistance if needed.  Portal

myBlueprint

myBlueprint is used to track students grades and past/present courses, and will be used next year for course selection. Using myBlueprint, students can look up college and university requirements as well as what's included in the programs they're interested in. Students can also use myBlueprint to research careers and internships, as well as build resumes, cover letters and budgets.

Student Handbook

If you have not already, please be sure to read both the student and parental handbooks in Moodle. 

Transportation

Parents who are interested in joining the transportation services, please contact admissions at admissions@laureatecollege.ca or complete the registration form.

Lunch Meal Plan

Please be sure to purchase a meal package for on-campus food services for your child, or a lunch ticket at the receptionists for $15 (cash only).

Parents Volunteer Opportunity 

We welcome parents to sign up for volunteer opportunities during after-school activities. Please contact Mr. Brendan Johansson at brendan.johansson@laureatecollege.ca if interested.

Stay Connected

Be sure to follow Laureate College on all of our social media platforms, as well as sign up for our newsletter, and regularly check our website for more updates, and information and to stay in touch 😄