Summer School Programming at Thames Valley was a huge success as more than 7,000 Thames Valley elementary and secondary students enrolled in both in-person and online learning programs.
Along with gaining or improving credits, students who registered for summer programs experienced opportunities for new academic learning, a reduction of learning loss through the summer and continued social skill development, which is beneficial to their mental health and well-being.
These programs included camps geared towards Special Education students. Tech Tool Titan Camp focused on technological skill development and encouraged students to share their thinking in new, creative ways using assistive technology. Speech and Language camp gave some of Thames Valley’s youngest Special Education learners an extra boost in pronunciation and articulation skills.
Programs for students who are new to Canada were also offered over the summer, such as English as a Second Language courses and English and Math assessments. Additionally, programs were developed in partnership with First Nation communities for Indigenous Elementary students. These programs were led by Indigenous educators and focused on literacy, numeracy, cultural teachings and overall wellness.
Once again, the annual High School, Here I Come! program was an enormous success. This year, Thames Valley welcomed over 3,000 incoming grade 9 students to the program, where they got a sneak peek at life at their local high school and sharpened their skills in secondary Math and English.
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