Rundle Studio

Students engage in focused goal-oriented tasks in the learning process in order to deepen their understanding of the curricular content.

During the school day, students are given opportunities to connect in a variety of interpersonal ways as we recognize the value of social connections for teens. While being supervised in a safe environment, students can make choices and engage with each other through fun experiences, allowing for creative and social skill development.

It is important for students to connect with others. Rundle Studio provides opportunities for students to reach out and connect with their communities in a variety of ways. By reaching out to help those in need in the community, volunteering for a local organization, or spending time with family and friends, connecting with others is an important piece of a student’s character development.

Through co-curricular activities, such as esports, students engage in opportunities to collaborate, strategize, communicate, and interact with peers from a variety of places all over Canada and around the world.

During TA time, students in small class sizes interact with each other to learn, solve problems, and engage in collaborative projects. Throughout the year, students are given challenges to complete as a group. Students compete in House Teams to earn points, which are collected throughout the school year and provide students with a friendly environment to compete in a fun way with other students.

Physical activity is vital to keeping students energized and healthy. Every student is expected to engage in daily physical activity and are provided instruction. By allowing for personalization and choice, students increase the likelihood of creating positive lifelong habits. Students keep track of their progress over time and make regular reflections to guide their goals.

Being mindful provides students a chance to reflect on internal feelings and make connections to the world around them. Rundle Studio provides time for students to centre themselves and focus on metacognition.

Throughout the day, students are provided with small breaks to allow their minds to relax. This allows their brains to recharge for the moments when deep learning occurs. Students, like all people, require a chance to let their minds wander without a specific goal in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

In order to consolidate the learning that takes place during the day, students require a good night’s sleep. By teaching students the importance of creating a balanced schedule, they will learn to develop better sleep habits, which enable them to function at their best during the day.

Students are encouraged to develop healthy eating habits. Typically, students with complex learning needs exert a lot of mental energy throughout the day as they concentrate and focus on applying personalized strategies while learning. As such, Rundle Studio teaches students the importance of nutrition and its effects on their minds and bodies. In collaboration with their families, students work to plan healthy meals and snacks to optimize their learning experience and potential.

Student Services provides academic guidance and social and emotional counselling to ensure each student is well-supported in all areas of their life. This work aligns with Rundle’s mission to help students discover their potential and prepare them for an ever-changing world.

Qualified, knowledgeable, and skilled counsellors are available virtually to support Studio students.

Student Services works closely with teachers to track student progress, and monitor academic and personal development.

The department also provides comprehensive career and post-secondary support for students from junior high through high school.