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Back to all postsStudent Spotlight: Cassenya Detmar
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- on February 10, 2023.
College admissions season is well underway at Virtual High School as our students eagerly await their acceptance letters from their chosen programs. We’re always amazed by the fascinating programs that our students select each year, with fields ranging from sports marketing to fish and wildlife conservation to creative writing. We got the chance to check … Read More
Student Spotlight: Lilly Sato
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- on November 4, 2022.
Many Virtual High School students in Grade 12 are currently in the process of applying to colleges and universities for fall 2023 admission. If you’re looking for a place to start your research on post-secondary institutions and the programs they offer, check out VHS alum Lilly Sato’s story about her journey to the University of … Read More
Student Academic Support at VHS
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- on October 31, 2022.
At VHS, we want to see you maximize your success in the courses you take with us, which is why we created our customized Student Academic Support service! In addition to the feedback provided by your teacher, the Student Academic Support (SAS) service is designed to offer personalized, prompt answers to questions you may have … Read More
Student Spotlight: Laura Kohlsmith
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- on September 29, 2022.
Ever wondered what it’s like to earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma online? Meet Laura Kohlsmith. She’s a recent graduate who completed almost all of her 30 OSSD credits at VHS, earned the Ontario Scholar Certificate, and is now deep into her studies at York University. Let’s learn more about her tips and tricks for … Read More
Back to School: Building Connections
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- on August 15, 2022.
If you had to take a guess at the key to great online education, what would you choose? Maybe the course content itself? It should be engaging, informative, and relevant. Perhaps the flexibility of the schedule? You want to be able to fit your lessons in around your busy lifestyle. Possibly the accessibility features, the … Read More
Student Spotlight: Jacob Beck
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- on August 10, 2022.
As the summer draws to a close, we’re eagerly anticipating the new students that we’ll get to meet in the fall. We know that our graduates heading to university and college are feeling the same way about the new connections they’ll make and adventures they’ll have on campuses across the globe. We’d love to introduce … Read More
Scholarship Spotlight: Amelia Flynn
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- on July 13, 2022.
Calling all artists! Do you have a passion for photography? A thirst for theatre? An appetite for animation? Apply for the Julie O’Rourke Memorial Scholarship today! Created in honour of a beloved former VHS staff member, the Julie O’Rourke Memorial Scholarship is designed to offset expenses for a student pursuing post-secondary studies in a fine … Read More
Scholarship Spotlight — Elie Cantin-Nantel
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- on June 15, 2022.
At Virtual High School, we know just how quickly costs can add up when you venture off to college or university! Launched in 2021, the Sommerville Scholarship was created to help alleviate some of those financial concerns for students choosing to pursue programs in the areas of history, geography, politics, or economics. Named for one … Read More
Student Spotlight: Lev Rudovskiy
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- on May 30, 2022.
It’s an exciting time of year for Virtual High School students as they accept their offers of admission from post-secondary institutions all over Canada and around the world. Let’s take a look at Lev Rudovskiy’s journey from high school to Toronto Metropolitan University! Four years ago, Lev took a giant leap in moving to Canada … Read More
Student Spotlight: Ally Makher
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- on March 25, 2022.
Named after a beloved teacher and course developer at Virtual High School, the John Smallwood Bursary is awarded to a deserving Canadian student of any age based on financial need and academic goals. Given twelves times per calendar year, the bursary covers the full tuition cost of a standard VHS course. This month we’re checking … Read More