OVS BLOG & NEWSLETTERS
OVS in China 2024
July 17, 2024This past spring, several members of our team travelled to China to both solidify our existing partnerships as well as expand and connect with future partner programs.
Ontario College Pathways: Journalism
June 7, 2024Journalism today looks very different than it has in the past. While newspapers and journals are still printed, they are also available online, easily within reach. However, with modern technology, it can also be difficult for people to sort out fact from fiction and find reliable and accurate information.
How OVS helps High-Perfomance Student Athletes
May 24, 2024Many young student athletes find that their academic life interferes with their ability to pursue their sporting careers. Here at Ontario Virtual School, we have heard this from many of our students who previously attended brick and mortar schools, and we are glad that they found us, a school that was able to accommodate them and allow them to pursue their dreams.
Podcast S3 Ep 4. Adapting to School
May 12, 2024In today’s podcast, Ms. Cuzner will be looking at ways to successfully adapt to education changes, mandatory online classes, and adapt to new technology and innovations. Different ways to be a successful student will be explored, and three new Tools for your Toolbelt will be discussed. This episode includes a Student Spotlight with International OVS …
The OVS Podcast – A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS
May 10, 2024Ontario Virtual School wanted a place for our teachers to share learning strategies and tools for students. All the OVS podcast episodes are still relevant today. These episodes are within 20 to 60 minutes in length and offer handy tips for improving your learning.
Ontario Virtual School on TikTok
May 9, 2024Students are using social media platforms, especially TikTok, as a source for homework help and education support. TikTok is unique in that it allows educators to share knowledge in new and creative ways.
The mental health of children is not an in person vs remote learning conversation
January 5, 2022Pretending that in class high school, circa 2019 was a panacea that we must return to if we are to restore “the perfect” mental health of students, is simply not true for millions of students globally. The “one size fits all” model benefits some students, but has historically been detrimental to others. Today we have …
OUAC Collection is Now Open for 2022-23 Applicants!
October 1, 2021OUAC’s first collection period for 2022 applicants is now open for first semester midterms and any finals achieved in Grade 11 or 12 courses.
Save the Date: University Fairs!
August 31, 2021Are you planning to apply to university in 2022? Then be sure to mark your calendar for the Ontario Universities’ Fairs happening this fall!
Introducing Guidance Appointments!
April 1, 2021Students can now schedule one-on-one appointments with our head of guidance to discuss pathway or graduation concerns over the phone!
Introducing Grade 7 & 8 Courses
March 15, 2021OVS now offers Grade 7 & 8 courses! Click to learn more about our middle school program!
July 2024 Newsletter
July 26, 2024As we are almost midway through the summer, many students are already starting to prepare for the post-secondary program, or for the start of a new school year. For these students, there is still time to fit in a summer school course either to get ahead for the next school year, or to ensure that they can attend their post-secondary programs this fall.
June 2024 Newsletter
June 28, 2024At the school year comes to a close, there are important dates and information senior students and graduates should know. Also, for current and future high school students, you should take advantage of the summer programs OVS has to offer.
May 2024 Newsletter
May 17, 2024Midterm season has passed and spring is in the air. Students can take a moment to catch their breath and enjoy the warmer weather. However, it is important that Grade 12 students applying to university keep in mind that while midterm may be over, final deadlines are just around the corner. In this newsletter, we’ll discuss important dates senior students should know
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