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How We Promote Creativity at Our Private High School

Creativity involves more than possessing artistic talent or an eccentric streak. Rather, it’s a highly valuable and transferable skill that can bolster student success on an academic and career level. According to a McKinsey study, by 2030, it’s estimated that about 30% of jobs will be replaced by automation. Repetitive roles that can easily be […]

February 2023 Ski Trip – 2023-02-17

I really enjoyed this ski trip because it was what most students needed to escape from the workload of school and have fun. The scenery of the ski resort was just so mesmerising that i just wanted to explore every bit of it. Skiing and snowboarding are very hard sports to understand because I remember […]

Study Tips to Boost Efficiency in a Fast Track University Prep School

Independent study is crucial to every student’s success, particularly in post-secondary. Yet, very few students are taught practical studying skills. For those looking to take the quickest route to successful university admission, effective and efficient learning is imperative. Though students here at the Great Lakes College of Toronto receive plenty of one-on-one support, most university […]

3 Ways Private School Students Can Benefit From Hybrid Learning

In recent years, flexible learning formats have grown in popularity. In 2021, The Great Lakes College of Toronto introduced a hybrid synchronous learning model to ensure that students continued to receive a quality education throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This model combines in-class instruction with online, synchronous learning, providing students with the best of both worlds. […]

The Value of STEM Subjects in a Fast Track University Prep School

At the Great Lakes College of Toronto, our fast track university prep program is designed to help students earn admission to North American universities. We cover subjects that enable our students to pursue a well-rounded education in the Arts, International Business, English, and of course, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). For many reasons, STEM […]