Senior School
Global Leadership Program
Essential Skills for Today’s World:
The Global Leadership Program (GLP) empowers students with the critical skills and knowledge to navigate and thrive in today’s interconnected world.
Learning Through STEM:
By applying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), students address real-world challenges, collaborating to develop innovative solutions to global issues.
Global Leadership Core Competencies:
Think Globally – Embrace complexity and connect learning to global contexts
Lead and Collaborate – Foster teamwork, manage projects and build support for causes
Design and Build – Innovate, problemsolve, and develop prototypes using STEM
Discover and Connect – Engage in authentic experiences and commit to healthy, purposeful lives
Create and Perform – Communicate through arts, public speaking, writing, and performance to engage and inspire Enact Change – Advocate for causes, practice stewardship, and improve communities
West Lake House
Our Newest Academic Building
West Lake House includes an assembly hall, library, science labs, music and art studios, black box drama studio, and classrooms—all designed to foster meaningful, real-world learning for our students. It is also the new home of Newmarket’s community radio station, 102.7 CHOP FM, creating a centre where our students can share their voices and connect with the broader Newmarket-Aurora community.
At approximately 50,000 sq. ft., this exciting new facility almost doubles the amount of classroom space we have at Pickering College and will include:
• A Science Wing with classrooms for physics, chemistry, biology, STEM initiatives, and Makerspace
• A Learning Commons (Library) that supports collaborative creative learning, research and presentations as well as providing social gathering spaces for students
• An Arts Wing with specially designed classrooms for music, art and drama
• An Assembly Hall that allows for a full range of music and drama performances as well as all-school Morning Meetings
Life at Pickering College
Academics and Curriculum
Pickering College offers:
• Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum
• Enriched STEM (Math, Science, Technology) classes and activities: Apply classroom learning in Pascal, Cayley, Fermat and Euclid math contests, Coding and Robotics Challenges, Technological Design, MakerSpace.
• Advanced Placement (AP): Take university-level courses in subjects like Calculus, Chemistry and Computer Science, or self-study an AP course and take the exam on-campus.
• Experiential Learning: Apply interdisciplinary learning and skills in business case competitions, hackathons, design challenges, radio broadcasting, creating art installations, hosting conferences, sustainable agricultural or coding an app.
Grade 9
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Athletics, Arts and Clubs
Students immerse themselves in co-curricular activities 3-4 days per week, discovering new passions and honing skills that extend beyond the classroom, ensuring a well-rounded and dynamic educational experience.
Facilities:
• 3 Gymnasiums
3 Athletic Fields
Track
Fitness Centre • Arena (Hockey/Ice Skating)
Many sports are available competitively and recreationally.
65+ Activities:
Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis, Softball, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock Climbing, Skating, Flag Football
Leadership: Student Committee, Co-curricular Council, Youth Action (Social Justice), JEDI (Justice & Diversity) Club, Arts Council
Arts: Musical Theatre/Drama, Vocal Music, Photography, Fine Arts, Jazz Band
Clubs: Debate, Robotics, Yearbook, Green Team, Business Case Club, Yoga, Cooking
Advisor Program at Pickering College
Focus on Wellness:
Our learning community emphasizes personalized support, with each student benefiting from the guidance of a dedicated Faculty Advisor.
Small, close-knit groups of nine students per Advisor gather three times a week for family-style lunches in our welcoming Dining Hall and meet bi-weekly for advisor sessions, cultivating a strong sense of connection and support.
Advisors not only assist students in navigating and planning for their future education pathways but also serve as the main link between the school and parents or custodians, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience throughout their Senior School journey.
Laptops:
Students in Grades 9-12 require a school specified laptop. The school annually develops technical specifications, and negotiates a purchase arrangement with a preferred supplier. This will ensure the greatest consistency and reliability of the hardware. The cost of this laptop, including accidental damage protection and a 3 Year Parts and Labour warranty is estimated at approximately $2,400 plus taxes.
For all students, tuition fees include:
• A daily hot lunch, including deli and salad bar options with two soup choices
• A yearbook
• Individual school photographs
• A full school panoramic picture (order required)
• Local traveling expenses for school athletic teams
• Student committee fees
• Use of the school Health Centre, which is staffed with Registered Nurses.
Family Discount:
A reduction of $1,500 from the fees is offered to the second sibling attending Pickering College in the same academic year; a reduction of $5,000 from the fees is offered to the third and subsequent sibling attending Pickering College in the same academic year.
Alumni Discount:
A reduction of $1,000 from the fees is offered to a child or grandchild of Pickering College alumni.
Re-enrolment Discount:
Once you have joined the Pickering College community, each year upon re-enrolment a
is provided (currently $375).
HOW TO APPLY TO PICKERING COLLEGE
Apply online at www.pickeringcollege.on.ca/apply
Upload the following documents to your online applicant checklist:
Report cards for current school year and previous three years
Essay
Teacher Recommendation
For those that have not been in an English language school for the previous three years, results from recent English Language Proficiency Test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
Pickering College will contact you for an interview.
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