Experiential education at
Selwyn House School
Students learn best when their education is hands-on, relevant and when they can apply their learning in interdisciplinary, collaborative and creative ways as they contend with personal, local and global challenges. This dynamic model better prepares students for success beyond Selwyn House, while fostering personal meaning and an intrinsic motivation to learn.
Teaching and learning
The school’s bilingual, enriched academic program is enhanced through hands-on, action-oriented activities and connection to
real-world issues.
The school’s outdoor education program benefits all students from Kindergarten to Grade 11. Through the values of ROCK (Resilience, Optimism, Curiosity and Kindness), students learn and explore the natural world around campus,
as well as through extended wilderness trips. The Be Wild Program provides safe opportunities for students to
take risks while building their outdoor ed skills and an appreciation for the environment.
Outdoor Education
Through a committee of staff
and students, the school seeks ways to improve its environmental footprint. Everything from composting in the dining hall,
to planning Earth Week activities, to upcycling waste, are initiatives that drive students to take action towards meaningful change.
Sustainability initiatives
Learning about social issues from organizations in our city is a great way to build awareness about how students can create meaningful change. Selwyn House is committed to education and awareness before fundraising,
and as such has built long-term relationships with non-profits
like The Depot Community Food Centre and Contactivity Centre (day centre for senior citizens).
By building mutually beneficial
and supportive relationships with community partners, students learn to give back not just with their dollars but with their hearts, time and talent.
Community engagement
All students have the opportunity to lead at Selwyn House. Creating a school community where there are student-driven events and activities that support 21st-century skill development is critical. Whether it’s Grade 11 students hosting a Middle School leadership conference or a group of dedicated leaders running
a leadership camp, students
are encouraged to jump in
and take action!
Student leadership
In addition to its Middle and Senior School trip opportunities, Selwyn House School recently opened up its application process to promote student diversity at the school and is currently one year into its
multi-year indigenization process. Furthermore, the Our House group made up of staff and students, comes together to create dialogue around diversity and inclusion at the school.
Global education
