We have upcoming Drop-In Days and Robotics Workshops scheduled for May 31 and June 7! We will be at the Waterdown Farmer's Market from 8:00am-1:00 pm on May 31, with school tours and a Grade 1-8 Robotics Workshop held afterwards from 2:00-4:00 pm. The following weekend, we will be holding a Drop-In Day 9:00am-3:00pm, with another Robotics Workshop from 1:00-3:00pm. Stop by on either weekend to meet Mr. Hamilton or take part in the Robotics Workshop!
It was an honour to host the Business After 5 joint chamber event with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Flamborough Chamber of Commerce, and Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. With over 200 people in attendance, this was an excellent chance to contribute to fostering meaningful relationships across the chambers. We are extremely thankful for the opportunity, as well as thankful for all of the members of our community who attended.
Waterdown Farmer's Market
As this year's Presenting Sponsor for the Waterdown Farmer's Market, we were proud to attend their Opening Day this past weekend. If you were unable to make it to the Opening Day, don't worry! We will be attending a series of weekends at the market where we will be featuring student performances, a kid's corner, and more. Check out our school calendar to see which days we will be attending.
Our Elementary Outreach Field Trip: "The Living Classroom," was a huge success! Thank you to all of our students who worked diligently towards providing the grade 6 and 7 attendees with the best possible experience. Our students collaborated to create 4 unique activities for the field trip: orienteering, art, a scavenger hunt, and nature photography. This was an excellent opportunity for Laureate students to take on leadership roles and gain experience in planning and executing a project. Well done to everyone who was involved!
Thank you again to everyone who attended our Mother's Day Concert and Open House on May 10! We now have pictures and video of the concert available online. Follow the links below to check out our students' excellent performances on our YouTube Channel and Flickr Page.
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.
Students have been hard at work on growing their sunflowers for one of their 2 STEAM Projects this term. The goal is to grow the tallest sunflower, with some teams' flowers well underway in their growing process.
Students completed and presented about the chemistry and life cycle of one consumer product of their choice (for example, Bana chose bleach).
We started the Biology Unit (Sustainable ecosystems) talking about the spheres of life. They did an investigation exploring their own carbon footprint. Finally, they are now making posters about a specific canadian biome including a food web.
Worked on speaking tasks, including a role-play activity set in a farmers’ market. They practiced using everyday vocabulary, asking and answering questions, and expressing preferences, all within real-life conversation scenarios to build confidence and fluency.
Last week, we finished the final chapters of Frankenstein and discussed students' thoughts on the novel’s ending. This week, students completed Parts 2 and 3 of their final Frankenstein project, including a journal outline and entry. We’ve now begun our short story unit. All work follows Grade 10 English curriculum standards.
Last week, students completed the first part of Unit 3, learning how to analyze accounting transactions and applying this through a written assignment involving the completion of a transaction chart. This week, we focused on source documents and completed an assignment that involved reading and interpreting realistic source documents.
Worked on the "Foundations in Drawing & Watercolor" unit. During this unit, students engaged in peer teaching and collaborative learning through presentations, the creation of worksheets, and hands-on art activities. They developed the ability to:
Identify and apply basic 3D shapes in drawing
Use foundational watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and lifting
Analyze and reflect on an artist’s use of form and technique.
Grade 11 students worked on blending realism and imagination in their art by researching real animals and exploring historical art styles. Using this knowledge, they designed and painted original creature artworks that combined accurate animal features with creative, imaginative elements.
The Grade 11 and 12 Communications Technology students have continued their study of vector-based design in Inkscape. They also took a field trip to the Art Gallery of Burlington where they learned about ceramics and proportionality in the human figure, which they explored while creating their own figures using wire sculptures.
Completed a research project about Human Implantable GPS Chips, part of the project required them to design a chip that would be implanted and create an interface for it using an app. We just started Python and students are working on Variables, Strings, and Numbers to build their foundational knowledge.
Students performed a presentation on a piece of technology. This was meant to focus on their advertising skills and how well they could present a product to an audience. After this they broke into learning about difference design principles such as proximity, alignment, contrast, and repetition. The students would have to use these design principles to design their next PowerPoint presentation which they gave in class at the end of the week.
Students finished off the Kinematics unit with a unit test and then jumped into the graphing portion of kinematics. The learned about various graphs such as position-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs. They wrapped the week up with a Unit test on Friday before moving onto the Dynamics unit for the following week.
Last week, students completed a project on establishing a domestic and international business in Canada, including a short report and presentation. This week, we began a unit on global corporate expansion and started a documentary-based assignment focusing on how major companies grow globally.
Students finished the Dynamics Unit with a test and then began their next unit being Energy. They started their week off by learning about Momentum and Collisions. They then got further into depth with collisions learning about elastic and inelastic collisions.
Completed a research project about Human Implantable GPS Chips, part of the project required them to design a chip that would be implanted and create an interface for it using an app. We just started Python and students are working on Variables, Strings, and Numbers to build their foundational knowledge.
Last week, we concluded Frankenstein with a discussion about the novel’s deeper themes and its dramatic ending. This week, students completed Parts 2 and 3 of their final Frankenstein project, which entailed creating a thoughtful journal outline and a fully developed journal entry from the creature's perspective. We have now shifted to a short story unit that focuses on literary analysis: plot graphs, literary elements, and literary devices. All work is aligned with Grade 12 English curriculum expectations.
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 May
Recap
SHAD Canada Presentation
Students were given a presentation by SHAD Canada, a STEAM summer program where high school students engage with real-world challenges in areas like artificial intelligence, energy, and food security. The presentation concluded with a Design Challenge, where students broke off into teams and created a design of their own.
Upcoming Dates
May 29/30: Parent/Teacher Interviews and Mid-term Report Cards Distributed
May 30: Student Debate
May 31: Waterdown Farmer's Market 8am-1pm / Open House & Robotics Workshop 2-4pm
Jun. 7: Waterdown Farmer's Market 8am-1pm / Open House & Robotics Workshop 2-4pm
Jun. 14: Waterdown Farmer's Market 8am-1pm / Open House & Robotics Workshop 2-4pm
Jun. 20: Tutorial Day
Jun. 21:Waterdown Farmer's Market 8am-1pm / Open House & Robotics Workshop 2-4pm
Jun. 23-25: Exam Days/Exam Review Day
Laureate Boarding Life
Victoria Day Fireworks
Boarding students had the chance to go see a fireworks show during the Victoria Day long weekend!
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
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 😄
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