Grade 12 is a milestone year for all students. It is their final year of high school and is marked by several significant events: grad photos, prom, graduation, and applying for and getting into college, an apprenticeship, the workforce, or university.  Although college and the skilled trades are viable options

This Peace of Mind column is dedicated to boosting the morale of the lonesome guidance counsellor: anchored to their desk, buried in paperwork, seemingly cut off from the hustle and bustle of school living. It is a column that recognizes the gifts that counsellors bring to the lives of their

Helping our students find their post-secondary destinations As an educator, you become adept at saying goodbye. The minute a student walks through your door—whether it’s the classroom or the guidance office—you know that the relationship is temporal. You are working with those who happen to be in your charge for

It’s not all about academics. Listen to your spidey-sense when you feel they might need more time. Not everyone is ready for college or university right after graduation.  Statistics Canada’s Youth in Transitions Survey says that 24% of Canadians take time off and that rose to 33% in 2021 according

The Trevor H Shirtliff Difference-Maker Scholarship is awarded to high-school students that have been identified by their high school counsellors to be activists advocating to make a difference. Whether it be within their school, their community or in the life of others, we commend these youth. We thought you’d like