etobicoke - Oak Learners

The 3C’s for Classroom Happiness

by Kelly Farrell | Aug 16, 2021 | Education, Private Tutoring, Programming, School Life, Teaching

We’re excited to announce that Kelly Farrell, Oak Learners director, is featured on the front page of the August 2021 issue of the Etobicoke Lakeshore Press!

Oak Learners named “Best Service Business” in the 2021 GEMS of Etobicoke-Lakeshore Awards

by Kelly Farrell | May 28, 2021 | Announcements.

The GEMS are small business and service organization awards that are presented each year by James Maloney, Minister of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. These awards celebrate the businesses, business owners and volunteers that go above and beyond for our community. The 2021 Awards were presented in a broadcast on Zoom on May 26, 2021.

2nd Annual Lakeshore Moms Shoebox Project Supply Drive

by Kelly Farrell | Dec 14, 2019 | Events

Local Moms donate over $7500 in supplies and 149 showboxes in the 2nd Annual Lakeshore Moms Shoebox Project Supply Drive as well as over 1000 pieces of menstrual products for the Twelve Donations project.

Supporting Teacher Development is the Key to Student Success

by Kelly Farrell | Aug 6, 2018 | Education, School Life

We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt At Oak Learners, our mandate includes helping all learners reach their potential through creativity, confidence and community. This mandate goes...

Oak Learners is Bridging the Gap for Ontario Students through Arts and Mindfulness based Elementary Education

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 5, 2018 | Education, Music

Anxiety levels are up and test scores are down. Ontario students are experiencing record levels of stress, anxiety and suicidal rates are higher than ever before, but students are still under daily pressure to perform to meet provincial standards.

How hatching ducklings cultivated a rich learning opportunity

by Kelly Farrell | Jun 27, 2018 | Education, School Life

How do some eggs hatch when others don’t? Why are eggs different colours? Can I have a duck as a pet? Why do ducks have feathers? Where do ducks live in the winter? These are a few of the questions our students asked when we presented them with an incubator full of...

New Beginnings at Oak Learners

by Kelly Farrell | Jul 11, 2017 | Announcements., Programming

Recognizing the need for increased support for students experience difficulty in the school system, Oak Learners brings together professionals to provide an enriched and supportive learning environment for their students. On July 6th, 2017, Oak Learners launches...

Oak Learners is Moving! We’re expanding!

by Kelly Farrell | Jun 16, 2017 | Announcements., Events

It is with great pride that we share our exciting news with you! Oak Learners is now a fully registered not-for-profit organization, enabling us to provide increased support and expanding programming to the vibrant families in and around our neighbourhood. We...

Bridge the Gap at Oak Learners

by Kelly Farrell | Jan 17, 2017 | Education, Programming

At Oak Learners we understand that every child learns differently and we love that! Each of the founding partners at Oak Learners have experienced the trials of parenting a child who needs something “more” than what is traditionally offered by both public and private...

Holiday Concert & Social, December 11 2016

by Kelly Farrell | Dec 14, 2016 | Events

On Sunday, December 11, 2016, Oak Learners was thrilled to welcome our friends and families together to celebrate the musical accomplishments of our students. We gathered at Placebo Place, a local lounge and live-music venue to listen to selections prepared by our...