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Our students tell about their SHSM and Experiential Learning experiences - Watch this Video

​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The Joy of Painting in "Petrikivka Style" Many students from Ukraine continue to choose Thornlea SS for high-quality education in a safe and welcoming environment. All our Ukrainian students have joined the SHSM program to gain knowledge and experiences that can effectively inform their choices and help them plan for the future. They participate in many SHSM Arts and Culture workshops to learn new artistic techniques and skills. They especially enjoy this Petrikivka Painting project that relates to their cultural heritage and identity. These types of appreciations and community recognitions can go a long way toward building bonds with Canadian friends and adjusting to the new culture. ​   ​ ​ ​ Experiential Learning through our Drama Productions: "Anne of Green Gables" and "An Absolute True Story as Told by a Bunch of Liars" Purchases (fabric, sewing machines, paint) for our Thornlea Drama productions have been funded the SHSM program.  Let's see what happened behind the Scenes:                                             Costume Designs, Set Designs, Lights and Sounds and more...   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ You Are Invited: Immerse Yourselves in this SHSM Sponsored Event! ​ Dear Students and Parents and Guardians, On Tuesday, May 9th, from 5:30-9:00 pm our Arts, Music and Drama Department will be proudly presenting our Immersive Arts Coffee House/ Talent Show showcasing amazing talents of our Thornlea's students. The Talent Show will be featuring Vocal, Band and Poetry performances, Repertoire Ensemble performance, and the Immersive Arts and Animation displays of students' artworks with LIVE instrumental music and vocals. We will be also selling students' artworks and commissioned portrait paintings. Special Thanks to Mr. R.Wineberg and the SHSM team for making this Community Event possible. We were able to purchase Tech Equipment, Projectors, Lights and Sound equipment, Cameras Camera,Tripods and more, and provide SHSM certifications for our students! ​   ​ ​

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We organize field trips to religious institutions and temples, to educate our students about different cultures, spiritual and 

religious values and symbols. Their learning experiences are infused with diversity, equity & inclusion education, and this has been translated into beautiful cultural heritage giant murals that are great examples of visual storytelling combined with DEI education.  Our trip to Shri Swaminarayan provided SHSM students with experiential learning opportunites outside the classroom in a culturally immersive environment.

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​	​	Curriculum Units, Relevant to Cultural Contexts These resources develop students’ understanding of the Aga Khan Curricular Strands  – Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures (with an emphasis on Muslim civilizations), Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development. Islamic Heritage Resource Guidebook for Educators Aga Khan Foundation Resources Aga Khan Museum

Portrait Paintings "Blessed Be the Woman, Blessed Be the Child" - SHSM Arts and Culture Sector

Connecting SHSM students with Discovering Thousands of Artworks, Artifacts, and Stories

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 Learning about Indigineous Cultural Values.  Thornlea SHSM Students immerse themselves in learning about the diversity of Canada through ART and Technology.

 Our ACAM students blend their curriculum learning with social values and community member participation. Thornlea's SHSM & ACAM program hosts guest speakers who present real-world knowledge so that our students are ready for a changing world community.

Indigenous Literacy Resources for Professional Learning:

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The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a Ministry-approved program that lets students develop the skills and professional knowledge required in various industries while earning their high school diploma.

Students take a bundle of 7-9 courses, including 2 CO-OP credits in a related job field, during their grade 11 and grade 12 years.  Students can gain experience through course work and special reach-ahead opportunities and are able to customize their high school experience to focus on an academic and career path that interests them.

The courses associated with these programs cover the skills and knowledge that are required to succeed in the workplace and in post-secondary environments which lead to careers in these three sectors.

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• builds both a student's theoretical and practical experience to give him or her an advantage heading into some of the most competitive and lucrative job sectors and post-secondary destinations
• shows the student which careers are available in a specific sector, and teachers the student what he or she needs to do to be successful in that sector
• allows the student to become aware of and/or experience post-secondary and apprenticeship opportunities
• helps the student see concrete connections between school and work
• helps the student get a head-start on summer job opportunities and future employment
• helps the student make useful real-world contacts
• allows the student to earn a specialized degree--a Red Seal Diploma--in recognition of his or her participation in specialized career-focused programming

Who can enter the SHSM Program?

The program is for all high school students who want to focus their studies in the Media, Art, Health & Wellness, Business, or Transportation sectors.  Whether your pathway leads to university, college, or directly to the workplace, the program is arranged so that you will get the educational and practical experience required to set you on your way.  You will get to try out many of the careers associated with these job sectors while in class and during special field trips. The overall experience will help you to make the right choices for your post-secondary pathway.

​       Our Co-Op and SHSM students received training in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and learned how easy it can be to save a life by using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). They were taught by certified instructors. All students are now certified at the Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR.		​	​
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