The Circle Education News
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Inspirational Movies
The Circle Education and IWAV teamed up with the Salt Spring Film Festival this year to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8th), with the theme of Embracing Equity. For those who missed the festival, or who want to see more movies about inspiring women and/or...
Youth Leadership Training in May
Train to be a Recreation and Camp Leader. In a fun-filled, hands-on set of sessions, participants get a chance to lead a group, design and play games that work, as well as develop strong communication and facilitation techniques that can be used in any group...
Win Two Weekend Passes for Salt Spring Film Festival
The Circle Education & IWAV have teamed up with Salt Spring Film Festival for International Women’s Day 2023 (on March 8th). The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 is Every Woman Counts. It’s a reminder that all women, from all...
December 6th Memorial Returns to Centennial Park
The December 6th Vigil, in memorial and solidarity of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, returns to Centennial Park. Due to Covid restrictions the memorial, hosted by The Circle Salt Spring Education Society and Islanders...
Gender-Based Violence: “It’s Not Just”
The Circle Education has partnered with Women and Gender Equality Canada to promote the “It’s Not Just” youth awareness campaign. “It’s Not Just” is also The Government of Canada’s theme for the 2022 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign. This...
Support our Youth; Become a Member
The Circle Education is a not-for-profit educational organization based on Salt Spring Island. We have been offering school programs in collaboration with School District 64 for over more than 25 years, and we need your support to continue our important work....
Grade 8 Mentorship Program for New High School Students
Are you nervous about entering high school? Do you have questions about what to expect in Grade 8? Have you heard about Pass it On? Pass it On is a mentorship program that pairs curious Grade 8 buddies with friendly high school mentors to create a safe and trusted...
Workshop for Girls in Grade 7 & 8
Do you know someone who's new to high school? Soon to be in high school? High school mentors with The Circle Education Pass It On Girls programs are offering the last (free) workshop of this school year for girls in Grade 7...
Juvenoia Podcast Offers Youth Perspectives on Important Topics
The Circle Education is excited to launch a podcast series created by youth, for both youth and adults who are interested in hearing what young rural islanders have to say about the different realities and issues that are of interest to them. The name of the podcast...