Whether it’s big goals or small goals, once a goal is met, it’s something to celebrate.
Former Oxford Learning student Sara Albers had big goals—Olympic-sized goals in fact—and this month she reached them at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece!

As a student at Oxford Learning, Sara was always enthusiastic, positive, and motivated, qualities that carried over into her training for the long jump, 4 x100 relay, and the 200 m dash.  Her dedication paid off: Sara brought home a gold medal in the long jump, and a bronze medal in the 200 m dash!

15-year-old Sara is the youngest athlete chosen for team Canada, and everyone at Oxford Learning would like to congratulate her on her hard work, dedication, and success.

Helping students reach their goals—academic and otherwise—is the foundation of Oxford Learning.  Congratulations once again Sara on reaching your goals, and best wishes as you strive to meet your goals in the future.  Everyone at Oxford Learning is cheering for you!

Ryan Parker from Toronto radio station Q107 goes back to school with Oxford Learning!

Watch this fun video shot at the Rosedale location to discover how your child can build confidence while learning the ABCs and the 1-2-3s:

Oxford Learning is a very proud sponsor of the Forest City London soccer team. GO FC!

Photo Credit: Cam Vassallo

Every year we participate in several events to raise money for juvenile diabetes research. For Oxford Learning Barrhaven, this was their 3rd annual Celebrity Server Night at Boston Pizza!

For more information on juvenile diabetes, please visit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada website. Please see our charity page for more information on how Oxford Learning is working with our communities.

The kids at our Chesapeake Oxford Learning have raised $1,800 so far for the Relay For Life! We’ll be participating in the relay on May 7th, 2010.

Well done!

Our Barrie and Barrie South locations will participate in the Planning Transitions for Students with Special Education Needs event hosted by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).

What:   Planning Transitions for Students with Special Education Needs: an Event for Parents and Educators

When:  Monday, April 19, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: SCDSB Education Centre, Roy Edwards Room

1170 Highway 26, Midhurst

“This event will help people gain a better understanding of transitions for students with special education needs,” says Sue Ducau, SCDSB Special Education Consultant. “Transitions can be defined as ‘big T’s’ and ‘little t’s.’ ‘Big T’s’ involve larger transitions, such as from preschool to school, or from the elementary level to secondary. ‘Little t’s’ are smaller transitions; for example, between classes or grade levels.”

Link: Visit the SCDSB website

Oxford Learning in the Beach has been celebrating the hard work and dedication of the educators in our community for 7 years. This year’s party, held on March 6th, was a great success! We had over 90 entries from our students, and had our largest attendance to date! Students were given the opportunity to read out their entries to their teachers to show their appreciation, and each teacher was given a special package for their participation. A silent auction was also held, and we managed to raise over $700 for Room To Read!

Toronto, ON—Toronto’s newest Oxford Learning Centre will be opening in York Mills this week.

Oxford Learning provides quality after-school educational support for students of all ages and grades. Oxford Learning was founded in London, Ontario in 1984 by education experts who were developing an interactive program to help children learn how to learn.

Along with basic school skills such as reading and math, Oxford Learning helps students develop their confidence.

“Confidence is a big part of helping children get better grades,” says Sundip Makani Centre Director of Oxford Learning York Mills. “When children start to feel better about their learning abilities, they can accomplish anything. We’re really happy to be bringing these learning opportunities to the York Mills community.”

Each Oxford Learning program begins with an in depth assessment of a child’s learning strengths and weaknesses. This process allows students to be placed in a program where they will get academic support to best meet their learning needs. Students then work in small groups with teachers to develop their proficiency in math or reading, building their self-confidence as they work.

Grand Opening: Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Grand Opening: Saturday, April 10th, 2010. 11 am to 3 pm
Oxford Learning York Mills will be open in time for the spring rush

“It’s a perfect time to introduce Oxford Learning to the community,” says Sundip Makani.
“This is the last push of the school year, so if there’s a time when students need extra support to improve marks before final report cards, this is it.“

York Mills residents are invited to check out Oxford Learning April 10th during the Grand Opening Celebration. The Hon. Judy Sgro, MP from York West will be on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 pm.

Sundip Makani encourages area residents to come down during the grand opening for cake and drinks and to take advantage of the grand opening specials including 50% off academic assessments for the first 10 students, and free season passes to Canada’s Wonderland!

Enter to win our GRAND PRIZE: Free Dynamic assessment (worth $250) + 15% Off on Tuition Fees for 3 months.

For more information about Oxford Learning York Mills, the grand opening, or any of its’ programs please contact Sundip or Chani Makani at 647-341-READ (7323) or via email at yorkmills@oxfordlearning.com

Oxford Learning York Mills [main page with map] is located at 1865 Leslie Street, Suite 201 (Leslie/York Mills)

Face it…anything worth achieving takes work. A lot of work. It takes sweat, time, commitment, and mental muscles. Whether learning to read or whether completing a really challenging essay, when something that you’ve been working on finally comes together—when the light bulb goes on—it’s really exciting. It’s worth celebrating!

In fact, you might even feel like dancing!

For over twenty-five years, Oxford Learning has been helping students of all ages have get-up-and-dance moments. Our programs help students ditch bad learning habits, develop confidence in their abilities, and get excited about learning.

Want to see it in action?

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Thank you to all the supporters of the TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes 2009. Special thanks to all the people who volunteered their time to organize the events. We surpassed expectations.

• Huron Perth $38,000
• London $126,000

Thank you to all local sponsors and supporters:

TELUS, Lifescan, Bayer, Medtronic, Animas, Lerners LLP, Gary’s No frills, Medix School, SERT, Mike Carne Signs, Collins Creations, Best Paw Forward, Craig Douglas – Juggler, Dotsy’s, Porky’s, South London Infiniti Nissan, Nick Paparelli, Brandon Bowen, My property Guys.com, St Johns Ambulance, Walkom’s Value Mart-Mitchell, Oxford Learning, Perth Care for Kids, Sunrype, Steve Young, Chapman’s Ice cream, Sobeys, A&P, Scholars Choice, Robert Q travel, Four Points by Sheraton, Perth Communications, London Knights, CAMI automotive, A Channel, Daryl’s Hi-Energy Bars, Children’s Hospital, Aviv Insurance, Southside Construction, Country Depot-Mitchell, Giant Tiger, Maple Leaf foods – St Mary’s, 7’Eleven Stratford, great Lakes New Holland, Uniac Insurance – Mitchell, West Perth Fire Fighters Association, Foodland – Stratford, Monkton Lions Club, Mitchell Optimist Club

Team Oxford Learning: