Blog

Have a teen? Sign up for Pass it On!

August 28, 2025

Do you have a teen (or know one) at GISS this year? Pass it On is a free after-school program for high school students (Grades 9–12) that supports mental well-being, healthy relationships, and personal growth – whether you’re just starting or already returning.

  • For new students: It’s a great way to meet friends, build important life skills, and make a smooth transition into high school.
  • For returning students: It’s an opportunity to grow leadership and mentorship skills, strengthen connections, and keep building positive experiences through high school.

Facilitated by The Circle EducationPass it On uses cross-peer mentorship, group activities, and connection to help teens thrive in a supportive, brave space.

Pass it On starts in October. Meet us Tuesdays after school at GISS from 4:10 to 6:30. Snacks included!

Try it out. Bring a friend. Pass it on.

Email us to sign up (or for more information): [email protected]

Thirty Years in the Making: Sparkfest sparked connections

Thirty Years in the Making: Sparkfest sparked connections

The Circle Education is celebrating its 30th anniversary in August. Leading up to this milestone, we talk with people who played a significant role in our history. Kate Nash and James Cowan look back at Sparkfest, a grassroots music festival that raised funds for our...

Thirty Years in the Making: The Power of Real Connections

Thirty Years in the Making: The Power of Real Connections

Olivia Hayne started as a participant in Pass it On when she was 15 years old. It was so meaningful to her that, ten years later, she joined the board of The Circle Education. “This program is incredibly special, and I want to make sure it continues and expands so it...

30 Years in the Making: How a 17-year-old started Pass it On

30 Years in the Making: How a 17-year-old started Pass it On

As The Circle Education approaches its 30th anniversary in August 2026, we’re taking this year to reflect, honour, and celebrate the people and moments that brought us here. Over the next ten months, join us on a journey into our 30th year. Each story we share is a...

The Parent Project Podcast: Gratitude Fosters Connection

The Parent Project Podcast: Gratitude Fosters Connection

How can gratitude be used as a tool to connect our families? In the ninth, and last, episode of the Parent Project Podcast, parents and grandparents share why they use gratitude as a practice to foster connection, especially in the face of challenges. When life is...

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.