by Marcia | Apr 11, 2024 | News
The Circle Education is running a ‘Working with Youth’ course on April 27th and 28th. This training will ensure that you are able to connect with youth in a meaningful and supportive way. You’ll build trust and relationships, and develop strong practices to... 
by Marcia | Apr 11, 2024 | Well-being
Most teenagers are well aware of the dangers of vaping, but do it anyway. Our student, Sophia Coopman, tried to find out why young people start to, and continue to, vape despite the many health concerns, and how we can encourage youth to make healthier choices for... 
by Marcia | Dec 5, 2023 | Events, Pass It On, Pass it On: Girls
On December 6th, 1989, the day that fourteen young women at l’École Polytechnique in Montreal were killed by a gunman as a deliberate act of violence against women, Quinn Mulherin (21, she/they*) wasn’t born yet. She learned about the tragedy years later when she... 
by Marcia | Nov 16, 2023 | Well-being
Salt Spring Island does not have a lot of facilities to accommodate young people, but we do have The Core (Inn) on McPhilipps Avenue. It is a safe place where island youth can come together to hang out, play music and games, and where snacks and healthy food are... 
by Marcia | Sep 18, 2023 | News
Gulf Islands Secondary School has partnered with The Circle Education, IWAV and Salt Spring Community Services for its first-ever Consent Awareness Week. Consent is vital to many aspects of life, and is essential for young people to form healthy, respectful...
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