We are excited to invite you to our Strings of Love Mother's Day Concert at Laureate College! The concert will take place on May 10 from 6:30-8:00 PM. We will be featuring performances by New Vintage Winds, Dr. Lina Li, Carolann & Miguel, Redleaf Choir, Burlington Children's Choir, Nichole Zhang, and our own students Emilio Wu Gan, Cet Colin, Ollie Hartmann Harris, and Alexis Weisshaar. Tickets are on sale now, so secure your spot today!
Preceding the concert, we will be hosting an Open House from 5:30-6:30 PM.
We are working alongside the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Flamborough Chamber of Commerce, and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce to host the Joint Business After 5 event on our campus! This will be an opportunity for chamber members to network, as well as an opportunity for us to showcase our campus. We hope that members of our community will support us by attending the event!
Waterdown Farmer's Market
Laureate College is this year’s sponsor for the Waterdown Farmer’s Market!
On May 24, 2025, we will be at the Opening Day, featuring a speech by our Junior School Principal, Mr. Hamilton, a sponsor table, the kid’s corner, and live musical performances. We would greatly appreciate support from our school community, so please join us!
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. Click the link below to RSVP to any of the Drop-In Days. We encourage our community to refer more families to join us!
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.
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.
Each house team submitted their Term 3 glider projects and they competed to see which traveled the furthest. One glider stood out, created by Matthew, which he created using a 3D printer. Learn more about Matthew's design process by following the link below.
For Term 4, there will be 2 STEAM projects to be completed. The first project will be a catapult project, where teams will compete to see which catapult will launch a ball the furthest. For the second project, each team will grow a sunflower to see which team can nurture their flower to grow the tallest.
Students researched and did presentations about careers in chemistry. We also discussed the atomic theory and history of the discovery of the atom. We did a cahoots activity about pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures (homogeneous and heterogenous).
We began working on the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley alongside the grade 12 English class. We worked on some of the same areas: background of the author and its relationship to both romanticism and gothic literature. Our focus in grade 10 English will more on comprehension of plot and its use of literary elements, whereas grade 12 students will be analyzing the text more in relation to in-depth themes and argumentative lenses.
Students did a periodic table scavenger hunt and labeling activity. They are now working as a team to make a matching card game of the first 20 elements (including Bohr Rutherford diagrams, ion diagrams, and physical/chemical properties).
We covered general information relating to the nature and scope of accounting, what it involves, and its relationship to different sectors and industries. We also worked on foundational key terms associated with the accounting field. The class is currently completing a project that involves creating a fictional, but realistic business, a general vision of product(s) and/or service(s), a logo, and a poster.
We focused on the nature of business, as well as its different types, expressions and associated operations. We also looked at businesses on an international level. The class is currently working on 3-part primary project on oil pipelines in Canada.
Students were introduced to contour line drawings of objects/portraits to improve observation skills, fine motor control, and expressive lines through a series of drawings.
Focused on the fundamentals of design, colour theory, typography, and the design process. One of the exercises asked the students to find photos of objects, clip them and arrange them into a colour wheel. It yielded some fun results!
We have been learning about the computing environment and systems with a focus on hardware and software. We dismantled two computer monitors and a tower to investigate the hardware and identify the different aspects required to make a computer work.
Students went through the measurement review and have completed the unit on waves. The waves unit had two labs to complete that students worked in class on. They will have their waves test on Monday of next week.
We have been reviewing programming concepts and skills, including a review of basic Python coding. This student also participated in our computer activity.
We began working on the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. We reviewed past book covers over the last century, read about the background of the author, and discussed elements of romanticism and gothic literature evident in the text.
Moving forward, parents are asked to report any absences or late arrivals to attendance@laureatecollege.ca or call the school and leave a message.
Lost and Found
All lost items should please be returned to the front desk in the lobby. If you are missing any belongings please speak to Kathryn at the front desk to see if they have been returned.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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 theregistration 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.
What's Happening in April
Recap
Hamilton Music Festival
Alexis competed in the Hamilton Music Festival, winning first place in one of their categories. Congratulations Alexis!
Upcoming Dates
May 3: Drop in Day: Meet the Elementary Principal
May 10: Strings of Love Mother's Day Concert
May 12: LC Gifted Arts Webinar
May 15: The Living Classroom Experiential Learning Field Trip for Grades 6-8
May 19: Victoria Day
May 21: Joint Business After 5 Event
May 22: Mid-terms
May 24: Waterdown Farmer's Market Opening Day
May 29/30: Parent/Teacher Interviews and Mid-term Report Cards Distributed
May 30: Student Debate
Jun. 20: Tutorial Day
Jun. 23-25: Exam Days/Exam Review Day
Laureate Boarding Life
Cherry Blossoms
Boarding students had the chance to take a day trip to visit cherry blossoms as they bloomed, which only occurs once per year.
Volunteering
Students had the opportunity to volunteer to explore Waterdown by visiting local businesses. The goal of this trip was to ask if any businesses in the community were willing to display our posters for the May 10 Mother's Day Concert. Students brought 150 posters with them, and were able to hand out almost all of them!
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
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