


NEWS & EVENTS
The End of School Year Celebration in 2021
Jun 22, 2021
On June 25, 2021, we will hold an online end-of-year celebration to recognize our class of 2021 graduates and to celebrate the accomplishment of students and staff in overcoming the hardships and challenges posed by the COVID19 epidemic. Please check the school media platform for further details.
University Application Consultation Meeting
May 27, 2021
In order to allow more students to prepare for the next round of university applications as soon as possible, the school will hold a university application consultation meeting on May 31st at 8:30 pm China time. The consultation will be lectured by Ms. Eva, a senior university application expert from Highland Academy of Canada. Ms. Eva will be introducing some popular majors, institutions, and admission requirements of different programs. We welcome students who are about to apply to universities, their parents, and all who want to know relevant information to participate in the consultation meeting. The consultation will be conducted remotely online on the Zoom platform. Please click the link below to register for the meeting.
https://zoom.us/j/7961165559?pwd=N2thS3A4NzRZWWhxZ2hFaUZySFlDdz09
Youth Vaccination Plan To Be Released
May 17, 2021
The recent approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for youth ages 12 to 17 provides an important opportunity to continue to keep schools healthy and safe. According to the Ministry of Health, starting May 31, 2021, individuals 12 years of age and older in Ontario will be eligible to register for a vaccination appointment. The school is now in partnership with local public health units (PHUs) and will be responsible for developing the vaccination plans for our students of this age group, including for their family members/caregivers who have not yet received a vaccine. Our Youth Vaccination Plan will be released shortly, students and parents will be notified of the next steps.
Important March Break Update
Feb 17, 2021
We wanted to provide our parents and students with an important update with regard to the timing of March Break. The Minister of Education has announced that March Break — originally scheduled for March 15 to 19, 2021 — has now been delayed by approximately a month in hopes of reducing community transmission of COVID-19. On the advice of public health officials, the break is now scheduled for April 12 – 16, 2021.
Feb 15, 2021
The final report card for Fall Semester 2020-2021 has been released to students via email. This reporting period reflects students' achievements in a remote learning environment as required by the provincial public health guidelines. Detailed gradings can be found on our Chalk platform. Please keep ongoing communication with teachers for additional information regarding students' performance and progress.
June 30, 2020
This year, all of our graduates of the Highland Academy of Canada have been accepted to the higher education programs of their choice. We know this school year has been challenging, but we are very proud of every effort you have made and everything you have accomplished. We wish you the best of luck in your future education and careers.
Online Learning at Highland Academy
March 24
As the government has issued to close down all publicly funded primary schools and high schools in response to COVID-19 prevention, Highland Academy of Canada has also started to engage students to participate in virtual learning via Google Meet.
Through Google Meet, students and the teacher are able to communicate face-to-face with web camera enabled. The app allows students to easily join pre-scheduled meetings from invitation email, and ask questions directly during the class if needed.
Students are able to look at the subtitles that are automatically generated from the teacher's speech as a reference. They can also choose to videotape the video conference for future use. The teacher is allowed to do screen-share with students and assign homework or classwork through Google Classroom to check students' understanding of the concepts.
March 18
The CEMC develops and administers many internationally recognized contests to help to inspire the next generation of students to develop an interest in and love for mathematics and computer science.
Higland Academy of Canada has been ranked 38th for Team Honour during the 2020 Cayley Contest. Kaitlyn Wang and Harlan Zhou have also made it to the top 0.4% and achieved a very outstanding score of 138. Congradulations, Harlan and Kaitlyn!
New Public Health Recommendations on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Mar 15, 2020
According to the update on the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) provided by the Public Health of Toronto, parents and students are adviced the following:
Risk to the Public is Still Low:
The risk of getting this virus in Toronto continues to be low because the virus is not spreading in the general community. At this time, there are only two confirmed cases of this virus in Toronto. The Toronto residents who contracted this virus had a history of travel in Wuhan, China. Most cases occurring around the world got the virus from travel in the affected area, were in close contact, or live in the same household as known cases.
What Can You Do?
Members of the public are advised to take the usual measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness, including:
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Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap is not available;
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze;
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If you don't have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm;
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Get an annual flu vaccine, available from clinics and pharmacies; and
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If you or your family members are sick, stay home.
Prevent the Spread of Misinformation:
As this is an evolving situation, we continue to remind people of the importance of using credible sources to stay informed, and encourage others to do the same. For more information, please visit toronto.ca/coronavirus.
Questions?
Call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Translation is available in many languages.
Black Creek Field Trip
November 12
An interesting trip to the Black Creek Pioneer Village where students made their very first vegetable soup from scratch.
Salmon Run Field Trip
October 18
Students visited the town of Port Hope to enjoy the time when salmon, which have migrated from the ocean, swim to the upper reaches of rivers where they spawn on gravel beds.
University of McMaster Field Trip
October 3
An informative trip to the campus of U of McMaster allowed students to learn more about this school that provides professional medical training.
Moon Museum
September 17
Students gathered for a journey to the moon at The Bentway to enjoy the extravagant view of the artificial moon made by British artist Luke Jerram.
Summer Camp
July 17-28
Students had an amazing getaway to the heart of Toronto. They visited the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, Niagara Falls, as well as the beautiful St.George campus of the University of Toronto.
Graduation Ceremony
June 12
Congratulations to our thirteen graduates! Eli (Yijun) Cai, Vincent (Wentao) Zhou, Zac (Ziyi) Zheng, Bradley (Xiqing) Yu, Allen (Hongtao) Liu, Steffny (Jiachen) Chen, Lochiel (Jingyi) Chen, Lynette (Yujie) Lin, Hypatia (Hongye) Pan, Annie (Siqi) Zheng, Beck (Tengda) Pan, Agnes (Yurou) Lin, and Jasmine (Yunqiao) Wang. They are now ready to take on their future in their chosen post-secondary institution! In addition, certificates were also presented to Waterloo math contest participants, speech competition speakers, and students whom excelled in their classes. A slide show of moments from the school year was shown, and inspiring speeches by teachers and staff were given. We wish all the best to everyone!
Victoria's Day Field Trip
May 22
Students visited Niagara Falls for a fun day by one of the largest waterfalls.
Maple Syrup Festival
May 1
Students attended the Maple Syrup Festival to have a try on the delicious pancakes covered by natural maple syrup and examined the process of syrup production.
University of Ontario institute of Technology Workshop
January 28
Students listened to a workshop delivered by a representative from UOIT and learned about the programs and residence that the school offers.
University of Waterloo Field Trip
October 22
An informative trip to the campus of U of Waterloo allowed students to learn more about this school that provides co-op enhanced learning experience.
Thanksgiving Cheltenham Badlands Field Trip
October 7
Students enjoyed the dramatic views of Cheltenham Badlands and discovered the mystery of red soil lands.
University Fair
September 29
Students met with the representatives from numerous universities and colleges in Ontario.
Rosh Hashanah Beach Day
September 10
Students spent a cozy day at the beach to celebrate the Jewish New Year's Day.
Summer Camp
July 18-31
Students had an amazing getaway to the heart of Toronto. They visited the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, Niagara Falls, as well as the beautiful St.George campus of the University of Toronto.
Graduation Ceremony
June 1
Congratulations to our six graduates! Eric (Libing) Chen, William (Shengxiong) He, Jason (Xuhao) Huang, Rotina (Ruotong) Huang, Black (Xinhai) Liu, Flora (Hejing) Wang. They are now ready to take on their future in their chosen post-secondary institution! In addition, certificates were also presented to Waterloo math contest participants, speech competition speakers, and students whom excelled in their classes. A slide show of moments from the school year was shown, and inspiring speeches by teachers and staff were given. We wish all the best to everyone!
Speech Competition
May 23
Ten students presented speeches in front of all teachers and students. They had a broad range of topics, such as globalization, the elderly, war, law, and music. The students practiced very hard to prepare their speech, and all of them delivered with exceptional oratory skills. The winners of the speech, decided by a ballot casted by every student and teacher, will be announced on the graduation ceremony.
Medieval Times Field Trip
February 22
On their trip of the new school semester, our students went to Medieval Times to watch an exciting show of medieval nobles and knights in costumes and armors. We stepped back in time to the age of chivalry, enjoying a feast composed of a jousting tournament, an equestrian competition, and, the most awesome of all, a live sword-fighting duel between the knights.

Combat Archery Game
Posted Dec 14, 2017
An experience of a fast-growing new game--combat archery, which combines the traditional games of dodgeball and archery.


Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland
Posted Oct 14, 2017
A night of scare and new experience! To most of the students, Halloween Haunt is their first-time experience.


Ontario Universities' Fair
Posted on September 22, 2017
Get the most updated information from school faculty and students directly.





Go Blue Jays!
Posted on August 28, 2017
Good game in Rogers Centre!
BBQ at Milliken Park
Posted on May 22, 2017
A delicious beginning for summer in Toronto!



Boxing Class
Posted on Feb 9, 2017
A new experience!



Winter Concert
Posted on Jan 29, 2017
Nice performance from Highland Academy student bands!



Ceramics Class
Posted on Jan 19, 2017
A new experience full of arts and creativities!



Toronto Reference Library Tour
Posted Oct 28, 2016
To know how to make use of one of the world largest public library systems.



Past Events
WED DEC 20
School Christmas Party
SUN DEC 10
Archery Game
NOV 24
Holocaust Museum Visit